Desert Foothills Podcast

What does it really mean to belong? In this message from 1 Corinthians 3:16–23, we’re reminded that we’re not defined by people, platforms, or the world’s approval. We belong to God. As His temple, called to live set apart, this sermon challenges us to reject worldly wisdom, stop boasting in people, and live fully in the identity Christ has already secured for us.

1. Consider how you are building on Jesus Christ2. Do you do quality work that will stand the test of the Day and be rewarded?

In this message from 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, “Grow Up!”, we’re challenged to examine whether we’re truly maturing in our faith or remaining spiritual infants. Paul confronts the Corinthian church (and us) about living in the flesh through pride, division, and self-centeredness, instead of walking in the Spirit. This sermon calls us to humility, to stop exalting people, and to recognize that God alone gives the growth. The question is clear - will you stay where you are, or take intentional steps toward spiritual maturity?

Chris continues our 1 Corinthians Series after a break for Easter. Spiritual maturity comes through the Spirit because the Spirit knows the depths of God.

The Humble KingMark 11:1–11Jesus entered Jerusalem not in power, but in humility, revealing a kingdom unlike what the crowd expected. He came to bring true peace, but only to those willing to receive Him on His terms.In this message, we’ll be challenged to humble ourselves as Christ humbled Himself to give us peace, to cry out to Him for the right reasons, and to stand courageously in the truth.Will we receive the King for who He truly is, or for who we want Him to be?

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Dave Anderson speaks from Luke 10:25-42 about the Good Samaritan and Mary and Martha. He speaks about how to love our neighbors and how to love God first always.

Chris dives into Jesus' parable of the talents, reflecting on the Master's judgement, His return, and the accountability we can expect from Him. Chris encourages us to be faithful in all God has given us - with the goal of being pleasing to Him.

Pastor Chris unpacks Matthew 6:19-21, showcasing the differences between treasures on earth and treasures in heaven, concluding with the heart and the role it plays in our day-to-day lives. He challenges us to seek the Lord in all things, having a kingdom mindset.

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Chris Koehn unpacks Colossians 2:6-7 revealing the truths in the passage as we jump into the new year. In this sermon he explores what it means to be rooted in Christ - our foundation - and growing in grace.

To be called as a follower of Christ is to be a witness for Him. We find the Apostle Paul engaging with the people at the Areopagus in Athens, Greece. Paul's heart posture, care for people, and proclamation of drawing near to the God of Creation is a powerful challenge to us all to be witnesses to the God who can transform lives.

We gain confidence in the God of Tomorrow when we properly place our dependence on the God of Yesterday - Who He is and What He has Done!

In todays message you will learn about how to revere God From a Humble Spirit, Recognize God's Great Reversal, and Remember that God Remembers.

Pastor Koehn discusses how God's plans may seem confusing at first, but are ultimately perfect.

This week pastor Koehn discusses the essential ingredient for peaceful Christian living.

Before we fully immerse ourselves in the Christmas season, Chris delves into the thankfulness that a leper showed towards the healing he received from Christ. Pastor Koehn uses this interaction to relate how we should cry out to, obey, and give thanks to Jesus ourselves as we endure the difficulties of life.

Pastor Koehn discusses John's third epistle and the support that believers are to provide to each other.

Pastor Koehn finishes his study in the books of 1st and 2nd John and covers truth, love, and being watchful in this world.

Pastor Chris discusses 1 John 5: 13-17 and being intentional and deliberate about praying in God's will.

In his sermon titled “God Calls Christians to Get to Work” from Hebrews 10:19-25, Pastor Jeremy Fopma powerfully reminded believers that the Christian life is built on the solid foundation of Christ’s finished work, His once-for-all sacrifice that gives us full access to God with confidence and hope. But this finished work is also a call to action, as Pastor Jeremy urged the church to live out their faith with intentionality: drawing near to God, holding fast to their confession, and actively stirring one another up to love and good works. The message challenged believers not to remain passive but to joyfully and faithfully engage in the work God has set before His people.

1) Believe the Testimony of Truth2) Receive the Greater Testimony3) Perceive the Realities of the the Testimony

Pastor Chris looks at a passage in 1 John and expands upon how Christians are to love one another, while allowing God to shape that love so that others will see it, and thus see a reflection of God.

1) Discern Your Influences2) Believe in Your Victory Through Christ3) Proclaim the Truth

Pastor Koehn discusses the confidence a Christian can have in God as well as how the Christian should orient themselves because of this.

Final instructions for church leaders and members from Paul, the apostle.

Jeremy shares the three pillars for church growth:1. A spiritually mature church has a clear process.2. A spiritually mature church has an end-product.3. A spiritually mature church has a clear purpose.

Pastor Koehn continues his study in 1 John as he explores the topic of God's Love. His message centers on what Christians can know about their identity, future, and calling as it relates to service to the Lord in a world that seeks to distract believers from this knowledge.

Pastor Koehn dives into a discussion on where the believer should be focused as the world provides a strong, but unhelpful distraction that does not contribute towards the growth of the believer in Christ.

Pastor Chris Koehn begins a new series on 1 John. Today's lesson is from 1 John 1:1-10. 1) Walk in the Light; 2) Confess Your Sins.

Pastor Chris uses a passage from chapter 6 of Deuteronomy to provide instruction on the foundation and responsibility of Biblical Fatherhood and how important this is for the Christian.

On this Memorial Day weekend, Pastor Chris uses a passage in the book of Hebrews to look at the legacy, sacrifice and future that faith is associated with and what this means for the Christian.