Doxology Church

Steve Reed (5.3.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Revelation 21:1-8

Steve Reed (4.26.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | John 1:1-14; Hebrews 1:1-3

Steve Reed (4.19.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Matthew 12:46-50; Matthew 16:18

Chad Trageser (4.12.26) | Doxology Church | Acts 24:10-21

Steve Reed (4.5.26) | Easter 2026 | John 20:1-18

Everybody cares about salvation: the difference is where we look for it. In this sermon of the CREDO series, Pastor Steve preaches on Ephesians 1:1-14 in which Paul declares that true salvation - true reunion with God - is found only in Jesus. His salvation means union with Jesus and enjoyment of that union’s blessed benefits. We can therefore conclude that Christianity is not a quest for what we lack but enjoying what we already have in Him, and that salvation is getting caught up in the life that God is now living on earth.Steve Reed (3.29.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Ephesians 1:1-14

John Campbell (3.22.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | John 14:15-17, 26; Acts 10:36-38, 44-48

Kristo Voda (3.15.26) | Doxology Church | Psalm 73

Vince Hinders (3.9.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Philippians 2:5-11

Steve Reed (3.1.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Luke 15:1-2, 11-32

Genesis 1:24–28 and 2:18–23 address what it means to be human and how we view ourselves and others. Humanity is marked by four key features:1. The Image of God: We are made in God's image—not God himself, but reflecting his essence in a way that makes humanity distinct.2. Male and Female: We are created as male and female, showing both radical equality and real distinction.3. Victims and Agents: While we fell victim to Satan’s manipulation in Genesis 3, we remain responsible for our actions.4. Wholeness through Jesus: Jesus took on humanity to be with us, becoming like us in every respect yet remaining without sin. Through him, we receive sympathy, a new status as children of God, and the guidance of his Spirit.Because everyone is made in the image of God, we must be mindful of how we treat others. Likewise, because you reflect his image, you are called to treat yourself with that same care and dignity.Steve Reed (2.22.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Genesis 1:24-28, Genesis 2:18-23

What we believe about God is the most important thing about us, because it comprehensively shapes our lives and practices. In this sermon, Pastor Steve teaches out of Genesis 1:1-3 and 1 John 4:7-12 to reveal ancient truth about who God is and what difference that makes to our reality. The most fundamental divide of reality is between Creator and created, and the hope that the created have is that the Creator is also our Redeemer and our Lover.Steve Reed (2.15.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Genesis 1:1-3, 1 John 4:7-12

This sermon begins a new series called Credo, meaning “to believe.” We reflect on what belief truly is and gently challenge some common misunderstandings about it:That belief is something only certain people possess.That belief requires complete certainty.That belief depends on being sinless.That belief is mainly about us as individuals.Steve Reed (2.8.26) | Credo: Ancient Truth, Present Love | Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Steve Reed (2.1.26) | Doxology Church | 1 Corinthians 7:25-35

Steve Reed (1.25.26) | Doxology Church | Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Blessed are those who dwell in Your house!” - and so faithful hearts yearn to dwell there with the Lord. But before we can get there, we have a journey ahead. Guest pastor Nate Wagner preaches on this Psalm and on the journey home, a journey often taken through valleys of dryness and weeping. But the Lord who takes care of the sparrows can turn even these valleys into springs of water, and He will be faithful to us on the difficult roads back home.Nate Wagner (1.18.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 84

There is both beauty and terror in Psalm 32’s depiction of the thriving faithful life: beauty in the picture, but terror that so often our sinful lives do not resemble it. Guest pastor Nate Wagner preaches on Psalm 32, which meditates upon the condition of our sinful lives. This condition leaves us with two choices: to pretend and hide away our sin, or to confess and repent. And if we repent, God grants us the gift of freedom from sin’s enslaving power. Thereby alone can God’s people become truly forgiven and free.Nate Wagner (1.11.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 32

Psalm 131:1–3 speaks powerfully to a world filled with constant noise and distraction, where silence often feels uncomfortable and even something to avoid. David shows us how inner peace is possible in the midst of chaos by embracing humility and recognizing our limits. He teaches us to place our hope outside ourselves in God, acknowledging both our dependence on Him and our lack of control over things that are too great for us. Pride pulls our hearts into striving and worry, but peace grows as we accept that we are not God through practices such as rest, Sabbath, silence, and releasing the need for control or recognition. In verse 2, David compares this peace to a weaned child resting contentedly with its mother, a picture of trust that develops over time. This process of peace is intentional and often uncomfortable, requiring trust in a God who is wise, generous, and deeply caring. David concludes by calling God’s people to place their hope in the Lord, the true source of lasting peace.Adam Wilson (1.4.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 131

In the Magnificat (Luke 1:46–55), Mary responds to God’s gracious gifts with a song that declares who He is and what He has done. After visiting Elizabeth, the full weight of God’s work settles on her, and she rejoices in a blessing she did nothing to earn—being chosen by God to bear Jesus—acknowledging that all generations will call her blessed. Her song also proclaims God’s justice, confidently declaring that His answer to oppression is found in Jesus, who meets our deepest needs now and will ultimately set all things right. Finally, Mary celebrates God’s mercy, praising Him for remembering His covenant with Abraham and providing redemption through Christ, who bears the cost of human sin. Mary’s song reminds us that, like her, we are recipients of blessing, justice, and mercy through Christ, and it challenges us to respond with the same humble joy and trust.Andrew Workman (12.21.25) | A Thrill of Hope | Luke 1:46-55

In a tiny town called Nazareth, an angel appeared to a virgin betrothed to an heir of the House of David: the Messiah is about to arrive! Guest Pastor Danny Wegerbaur preaches on Luke 1:26-38, which tells the beginning of the Christmas Story. Mary is a main subject of this passage, and centerstage is her graceful, faithful obedience to God’s calling upon her life: “Behold, I am the Servant of the Lord.” Amidst our present darkness, we must continue to wait - like Mary waited - upon the thrill of hope from Advent.Danny Wegerbaur (12.7.25) | A Thrill of Hope | Luke 1:26-38

In this first sermon of Doxology’s Advent 2025 sermon series, Elder Kyle preaches about our common human longing for hope as expressed by Isaiah 9:1-7. This passage promises hope amidst suffering and darkness: “Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress.” Israel’s and the nations’ salvation comes by God’s fulfillment of our hope in the form of a child who is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. By Him alone can we catch a thrill of hope as our weary world rejoices upon the coming of the Savior.Kyle Green (12.30.25) | A Thrill of Hope | Isaiah 9:1-7

Trapped under water, desperate, drowned by iniquity - this is how the Psalmist felt when he wrote Psalm 130. Guest Pastor Danny Wegerbauer preaches through Psalm 130, which is a cry from the depths but also a way back up out of the depths: pleas for mercy to God rather than self-help, forgiveness rather than forgetfulness, and fearful hope in God rather than despair. We wait on God’s assurance and mercy and trust His promise to pull us up from the depths of sin.Danny Wegerbaur (11.16.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 130

In Ephesians 6:10–24, Paul concludes his letter by reminding believers of the reality of spiritual warfare. He explains that our battle is not against flesh and blood but against unseen spiritual forces, a truth we often overlook to our own harm when we fail to prepare or rely too much on ourselves. Because we are active participants in this battle, Paul urges us to put on the full armor of God—spiritual protection that equips and sanctifies us as we draw closer to Him. Ultimately, this passage points to Jesus, the true and perfect soldier who wore every piece of armor flawlessly. Through His righteousness and sacrifice, He becomes our armor, assuring us of God’s love and goodness.Andrew Workman (11.9.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together in Christ | Ephesians 6:10-24

In the first five chapters of Ephesians, Paul has argued that union with Christ is the foundation of loving one another. Visiting Pastor Vince Hinders preaches on the next step of Paul’s argument in Ephesians 5:22-33 and 6:1-9: that Christ is LORD of every relationship. These verses take the theory of Christian love and apply it practically to the contemporary household codes that governed Greco-Roman social authority - for wives and husbands, children and parents, servants and masters. Paul gives instructions of respect and obedience for wives, children, and servants. But then he revolutionizes the authoritarian script that dominated the age and articulates responsibilities of love and care and sacrifice for husbands, fathers, and masters after the model set for them by Christ. Taken together, this Christological code for the household shows how in practical terms God’s people are brought together in Christ.Vince Hinders (11.2.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ | Ephesians 5:22-6:9

In Ephesians 5:1–21, Paul describes what a life transformed by Christ looks like. He calls believers to imitate God by modeling their love after Christ, whose selfless sacrifice on the cross gave us new life. Our obedience to God should flow not from fear or shame, but from gratitude for His love that reached us even while we were sinners. Paul shows that we love well by first being content with God’s love, recognizing that lust and greed stem from discontentment. We also love by living as children of light, reflecting God’s character through goodness and righteousness, and by being filled with the Spirit, allowing His influence rather than worldly ones to guide us. One of the greatest barriers to living a life of love is our own relational pain, which we must surrender to God to fully walk in His love.Andrew Workman (10.26.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ | Ephesians 5:1-21

Nate Wagner (10.19.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together in Christ | Ephesians 4:17-32

Kyle Green (10.12.25) | Ephesians 4:1-16 | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ

In this sermon, we see how the Apostle Paul’s central message of his letter to the Ephesians is for them to know and participate in The Mystery of Christ, which is, gentiles now being brought into The Family of God through The Gospel. We also see how the church must response in both the purpose and the practice of living out this mystery through a pursuit of humility, believing in Jesus’ Church, and welcoming “the other.” John Campbell (10.5.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together in Christ | Ephesians 3:1-21

Minor differences can turn into irrational - and horrifying - conflict, even within the same family. But brought together in Christ, the church offers the world a different example of unity across difference. Elder Kyle Green preaches through Ephesians 2:11-22 to demonstrate that example: that Jesus has brought down the dividing wall of hostility and built us into a holy household. In response, we must choose to be with Jesus, join His church, and make friends with Christians who differ from us.Kyle Green (9.28.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ | Ephesians 2:11-22

In this sermon, we see how the amazing grace of Jesus brings us from being spiritually to dead to alive for the purpose of new life with Jesus and good works to all in this world.Vince Hinders | Ephesians 2:1-10 | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ

In this commencement sermon of a new Doxology series on Ephesians, “Brought Together in Christ,” John Campbell teaches through the structure and purpose of the letter through Ephesians 1:1-14. Ephesians is written in two parts: the story of the Gospel in Chapters 1-3 and the story of God’s people in Chapters 4-6, and this first chapter sets the focus on the meaning of blessing. Paul’s ultimate message through this first chapter, and the chapters to come, of Ephesians is this: our God who is blessed has blessed us in Christ to glorify Him and join in His work of reconciliation. John Campbell (9.14.25) | Ephesians: Brought Together In Christ | Ephesians 1

Psalm 122, one of the Songs of Ascent, was written by David to celebrate the joy of God’s people arriving in Jerusalem, God’s holy city. Just as Israel sang on their journey to worship, this psalm reminds us that when life wears us down and worship feels routine, God calls us to rejoice in gathering with His people. It points us to the blessing of unity in the family of God and urges us to pray for the peace of His city, keeping our hearts anchored in His presence and promises.Mike Ruamthong (9.7.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 122

Have you ever asked the question: how much longer can I go on? God’s people will experience helplessness, and we cannot find its resolution by human means. That is where the Psalmist finds himself in Psalm 121. Visiting Pastor Kristo Voda of Redeeming Grace preaches on Psalm 121, which gives an emphatic answer to our individual and corporate helplessness: the Lord will help and keep us now and forever. No matter the mighty and overwhelming hills that rise in front of us, our help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.Kristo Voda (9.1.25) | Doxology Church | Psalm 121

In John 15:1-5, 12-13, Jesus calls us to abide—remain deeply attached—to Him, warning against false attachments that give the appearance of closeness to Him without true attachment. A secure attachment to Christ is not about mere religious activity or cultural identity but about an intimate, life-giving relationship with Him. False attachments, such as cultural Christianity, social causes, or influential voices cannot replace the organic bond Jesus desires. When we truly attach to Him, we experience real transformation and the assurance that we belong, finding both the power for growth and the comfort of being at home in His love.Steve Reed (8.24.25) | Jesus Is The Point | John 15:1-5; 12-13

At the heart of the church’s priorities is this core tenet: Jesus is the point. But we can host Jesus and make Him the point of our worship without understanding that a part of the whole point is beholding Jesus in relationship. To demonstrate the power of both hosting and beholding Jesus, Steve preaches through the verses of Luke 10:38-42 wherein Jesus encourages Martha to sit at his feet – like her sister Mary – in contented serenity beholding her Savior. For these two sisters in the First Century and for every believer today, Jesus invites His followers out of a cramped life of tasks into the far better life of hosting and beholding Him at the same time. Steve Reed (8.17.25) | Jesus Is The Point | Luke 10:38-42

In John 11:17–44, we see that God cares deeply about our emotions and meets us in them, as shown through Martha, Mary, and Jesus at Lazarus’ death. Martha, frustrated that Jesus had not been there, openly expressed her disappointment, reminding us that our proximity to God is not determined by constant positivity, but by honest faith. Even in frustration over life’s injustices, God invites us to bring our raw prayers to Him, responding with hope and the assurance that nothing surprises Him. Mary, overwhelmed with sorrow, fell at Jesus’ feet weeping, and in response, Jesus—knowing He would soon raise Lazarus—was deeply moved and wept with her. This shows that God is not afraid of our deepest emotions; He enters into them with us, offering both compassion and hope. While suffering may be beyond our control, so too is the hope that God freely gives.John Campbell (8.10.25) | Doxology Church | John 11:17-44

Our tendency is to judge a church by how much we like its aesthetics, its worship style, or its community vibe. But by focusing on the self-referential elements of a church we miss the point: the point is Jesus, and the church community is the only place where your inclusion is not built on human eference but entirely built on reference to Christ. In this third sermon of Doxology’s mini-series Jesus is the Point, Steve brings our focus onto relational beauty and the church’s community by teaching through Ephesians 2:13-22, 4:1-3, and 4:11-16. Taken together, these passages demonstrate that the church is where the Christians are, the church is where Jesus is, and the church is where the Christians make Jesus the ultimate point of their community.Steve Reed (8.3.25) | Jesus Is The Point | Ephesians 2:13-22, 4:1-3, 11-16

When we go to church, we often mistake the preacher, songs, or community as the main focus, missing the true point: Jesus. Corporate worship corrects our tendency to diminish Him, bringing us face to face with His full power and love. This understanding should change how we approach worship: arrive on time to honor its significance, focus on Jesus rather than the “vibe”, come ready both to receive and give, and trust that He will meet you regardless of how you feel.Steve Reed (7.27.25) | Jesus Is The Point | Revelation 1:12-18; 4:2-4, 10-11; 5:1-6

What is the primary point of the church? Hopefully, we make it Jesus. In this first sermon of Doxology’s new series “Jesus is the Point,” Steve teaches through John 12:20-26 where a group of Greeks request to see Jesus. These Greeks have caught a glimpse of the truth that Jesus alone is worthy of our highest love, that He alone gives grace, and that He alone sees us fully. May we, like the Greeks in John’s Gospel, make the main request of our lives, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.”Steve Reed (7.20.25) | Jesus Is The Point | John 12:20-26

In Revelation 19, John writes to encourage the church during a time of hardship, painting a vivid picture of Jesus’ victorious return. The chapter begins with the image of a marriage supper, but in verses 11–16, the scene shifts as the groom—Jesus—arrives not in wedding garments, but as a warrior king riding a white horse. He is called Faithful and True, the embodiment of God’s unwavering faithfulness, and He comes to judge and make war in righteousness. This powerful image reminds us that Jesus will return and finish what He started—evil and sin will not win; Jesus will. This truth should both warn us and offer us refuge. As Psalm 2 urges, let us take shelter in the Son, for in the end, Jesus wins.Justin Pearson (7.13.25) | Doxology Church | Revelation 19:11-21

“Guest Pastor Vince Hinders 2 preaches about hope in the passage of Corinthians 3:12-18, which instructs that the hope of the Gospel ought to make the believer bold. It also makes the believer able to see, curing us of our spiritual blindness. We must therefore constantly behold that hope because beholding is becoming, and we must become like Christ.”Vince Hinders (7.6.25) | Doxology Church | 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Daniel chapter 12 brings the book to a hopeful conclusion, reminding us that we are hope-based creatures. It encourages us to remain faithful, even when life is hard or when our beliefs seem strange to others. Our hope is in the promise of a new heaven and new earth—where we will experience renewed relationships, restored bodies, and the presence of God himself. The final question it leaves us with is deeply personal: Will you be there?Steve Reed (6.29.25) |Daniel: Faithfulness And Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 12:1-13

In Daniel 11, an angel delivers a stirring vision to Daniel, warning him that trials and turmoil lie ahead but assuring him that God is ever-present. Though hardship is inevitable, much as we see in today’s political and personal struggles, God restrains evil throughout history and will ultimately eradicate wickedness. Believers are therefore called to stand firm: to engage in politics without despair and to remain close to Jesus, supporting others in faith so no one faces discouragement alone.Steve Reed (6.22.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 11

Steve Reed (6.15.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness And Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 10:1-6, 10-14, 18-19

There's a question we've so far avoided: why was Israel in exile? The answer is that Israel broke the covenant. Every covenant overhauls your life; covenant with God infinitely more so. Through this passage, Steve illustrates three principles of covenant: the inclusion of ethics, the righteousness of our covenant God, and God's promise to keep covenant on our behalf. It is the security of this covenant that gives us faithfulness and hope in a hostile world, no matter the length or hardship of our exile. Steve Reed (6.8.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness And Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 9:1-5, 14-16, 20-24

Things get weird in Daniel 7:1-15 as the genre shifts to “Apocalypse” - an uncovering of Heaven’s perspective that gives us both realism and hope. Daniel’s visions present realistic depictions of the evil chaos of human empire and the hopeful majesty - and just fury - of God’s government, ruled by the Son of Man. Meditation on these apocalyptic scenes helps us develop enduring faithfulness and hope for life in a hostile, imperial world.Steve Reed (5.25.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness And Hope In A Hostile World | Daniel 7:1-15

In Daniel 6:1–10 and 6:16–26, Daniel models what faith looks like on the ground. We explore five marks of faith he displays and how we, too, can live the life of faith. Steve Reed (5.18.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope in a Hostile World | Daniel 6:1-10; 16-26

Daniel 5:1–8 and 17–31 highlights the choices we make in times of crisis and the habits we rely on for comfort. Many turn to romantic relationships or harmful distractions for refuge. Belshazzar exemplifies misplaced confidence in human reason, which ultimately fails to answer life’s deepest questions. His pride and indifference prevent him from repenting. In contrast, Daniel shows the wisdom of prioritizing God’s revelation over human understanding helping us see that turning to Scripture provides discernment and true hope amid uncertainty.Steve Reed (5.11.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope in a Hostile World | Daniel 5:1-8; 17-31

In this sermon, we delve into Daniel 4:19-37 which tells the powerful story of King Nebuchadnezzar’s downfall due to his pride and how God humbled him. Pride, in essence, is placing ourselves where only God should be, making us the central figures in a greater divine story. This arrogance strips away our humanity, reducing us to base instincts, as seen in Nebuchadnezzar's transformation. However, when he repented, his dignity and humanness were restored. The passage also highlights how we recognize pride not just in ourselves but in others, as Daniel did, reinforcing the lesson that humility before God leads to true restoration.Kyle Green (5.4.25) | Daniel: Faithfulness and Hope in a Hostile World | Daniel 4:19-37

In this sermon on Matthew 5:10-12, we examine Jesus’ Beatitudes on joy amidst persecution. These verses describe the causes, expectations, and rewards of persecution, and are grounded by the knowledge that if you follow Jesus you will suffer for it. Yet even so, Jesus commands us to rejoice and be glad beneath the shadows of persecution. Shin Lee (4.27.25) | Doxology Church | Matthew 5:10-12