Sermons

We all love a good story with a good ending! But how will our story end? the Bible says that for all those who are in Christ, the ending...

Revelation ends with a picture of reality once the battle against evil has been fully and finally won. The picture on the last page of the...

How will the world end? What events will happen in what order? Pastor Bill explains the three most common views. No matter what we believe,...

In Revelation 19-20, John shows the final battle from the sixth bowl again, highlighting Jesus in even greater detail. He is riding into...

How can God be a God of love and a God of wrath? In this video, Pastor Bill, explores what the Bible says and tells a modern story to help...

John sees another picture of final judgment in Revelation 15-16, as seven angels pour out seven bowls of divine wrath. Many struggle with...

What is the “mark of the beast”? Old Testament context might be key in understanding this mysterious concept from the book of...

Revelation 12-14 gives us a peak behind the scenes at what was happening in the spiritual realm when Jesus came. Satan, in the form of a...

In Revelation 8-11, angels sound seven trumpets, and it looks like the plagues against Egypt are being repeated on a worldwide scale. Where...

In chapters 8-11, the scroll is finally opened, and angels begin sounding seven trumpets. In the Old Testament, trumpets called people to...

In Revelation 6-7, the Lamb who is worthy to open the scroll begins breaking its seals, ushering in God’s plan for the end of the...

The Lamb who is worthy to take the scroll begins opening its even seals, setting into motion the plan of God that will bring the end of the...

Do you ever wonder what heaven is like? John gets a behind-the-scenes tour of God’s throne room, and he witnesses heavenly worship....

In Revelation 4-5, we see a powerful picture of Jesus in the center of the throne of heaven being worshiped by all creation. The question...

What can make Christians lukewarm? Anything that stands in the way of them seeing their need for Jesus. In the first century, Jesus had a...

Jesus’ messages to the churches show how much he loves them. He commends what they do right and challenges them when they do wrong....

If Jesus sent a letter to you, what would it say? In Revelation 2, Jesus begins dictating messages to various first century churches. Last...

This week, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeff Weima, Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, to preach. He...

What do we need to be able to endure suffering? A clear picture of who Jesus is! In Revelation 1, John sees and shares a vision of the...

As we continue reading Revelation 1, we discover that the book is not just apocalyptic literature, but also a prophetic message, and a...

Pastor Bill shares the key takeaway from part 1 of our series through the book of Revelation and helps us look ahead to part 2. Now that we...

Pastor Bill opened our new series on the book of Revelation by focusing on its very first words, “the revelation.” This tells...

In the final part of our series on mission and vision, Pastor Bill sits down with Connections Director Julie Beezhold to talk about...

As we refreshed our church’s mission and vision, it was critical that we learned about the intersection of our church’s gifts...

This season, we are talking about the health of our church. In this episode, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric take a deep dive into data about...

As part of our Vision Refresh process, our consultant surveyed the congregation, called together various focus groups, and conducted a...

In part two of our series about the mission and vision of our church, we examine our priorities for the future and the next steps we are...

In the new season of Real Faith for Real Life, Pastor Bill will walk us through the newly refreshed mission and vision of Cascade...

If you’ve taken the step of starting a spiritual conversation with someone this holiday season, what comes next? If possible, it is...

Sharing your faith can be scary, but what if it all starts with listening well and developing a genuine friendship? In this episode, we...

This season, we’re demystifying the process of sharing Jesus during the holidays with friends and family. If you want to have good...

This season, we’re giving you practical advice on how to share Jesus over the holidays. An important step is thinking about how you...

We all love giving and receiving meaningful gifts. This season, many of us want to give someone the gift of the gospel message, but...

In our season finale, we take on the most common questions you submitted — How were people saved in the Old Testament? Pastor Bill...

As we continue with our series that seeks to answer your hardest questions, Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric address a very difficult issue on...

In this special episode, RaeAnne Porte shares her journey in finding freedom from eating disorders. She says she found freedom by trusting...

In this very special edition of the podcast, Pastor Bill interviews our missionary to Israel. He shares a bit about his calling and his...

Why is it that Christians often strongly emphasize some verses while skimming over or skipping over others? Bill, Eric and JP have some...

How can God judge us if we all sin? How do we know if our relationship with him is good enough to go to heaven? How do we keep going after...

When we feel God’s presence, how do we hang on to that and carry it with us through our everyday lives? Why does God let sinful...

In this episode, we take on your toughest questions about God, the Bible, and the Christian faith. What does the Bible say about swear...

We kick off the fall season of our podcast by introducing you to one of our new hosts, JP Gaylord!

The Lord’s Supper is the sacrament God uses to assure of that we share in Christ’s benefits. It is a visible reminder that...

The Lord’s Supper is the sacrament God uses to assure of that we share in Christ’s benefits. It is a visible reminder that...

Baptism is the sacrament God uses to incorporate us into his covenant family. Just as water washes dirt away from our body, so Jesus blood...

God calls each of us to a life of gratitude, and a very important way we express our thanks to him is through prayer. For this reason,...

Baptism is the sacrament God uses to incorporate us into his covenant family. Just as water washes dirt away from our body, so Jesus blood...

God calls each of us to a life of gratitude, and a very important way we express our thanks to him is through prayer. For this reason,...

The Ten Commandments show us God’s character and his will for all who follow him. God is not a cosmic killjoy. He created life and knows...

The Ten Commandments show us God’s character and his will for all who follow him. God is not a cosmic killjoy. He created life and knows...

Good works have a role in the life of Christians. While we are not saved by good works, we are saved to do good works. Everyone who has...

Good works have a role in the life of Christians. While we are not saved by good works, we are saved to do good works. Everyone who has...

Who is God? The Bible affirms that there is only one God but also calls the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit God. We will explore the...

Who is God? The Bible affirms that there is only one God but also calls the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit God. We will explore the...

Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these...

Jesus won a great victory over sin and death. How can we benefit from his victory? The Bible is clear that the only way to receive these...

At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...

Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...

At the heart of the Gospel is a great exchange. By sacrificing himself in our place and paying sin’s penalty on our behalf, Jesus...

Many people today would say that sin is no big deal. They presume that a loving God will just look the other way. However, the Bible is...

As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...

As humans, we face many problems in life. The Bible is clear that our greatest problem is that sin has separated us from God. In fact, we...

Where do you find comfort in life? A cozy blanket? A Netflix series? A relationship? Maybe even a drink? The Bible says our ultimate...

Most people say they believe in God. But how would they answer these questions: What is the problem humanity faces? Who is Jesus? What did...

We all need strength to get through the ups and downs up life. The Heidelberg Catechism says that strength can only come from knowing that...

Why do some churches use creeds and confessions? Isn’t the Bible enough? In this series, Pastor Bill will teach us how to use the...

As we wrap up our study of the book of Hebrews, we get practical by talking about how to put your faith in action. Plus, Pastor Bill and...

What is faith? What difference does it make in life? We turn to the book of Hebrews for answers as we continue our study. Plus, Pastor Bill...

What is the deal with the Old Testament? What still applies? How does it relate to the New Testament? How were people saved back then? The...

How can you get access to God? That’s the question that Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric address in this week’s Bible study, as we...

People today are looking for peace, safety, and security. The Bible calls this “rest.” In the Old Testament, we read that God...

What role do angels play in God’s plan? How do they relate to Jesus? Pastor Bill and Pastor Eric tackle these questions and more as...

People are walking away from the church and from faith. Many are wondering if it’s worth it to follow Jesus today. In this podcast...

In this special summer bonus episode, Pastor Eric sits down with Kids Ministry Lead Paige Rohen to talk about how we pass on our faith to...

In this special summer bonus episode, Pastor Bill sits down with Family Ministries Pastor Eric VanderWall and Student Ministry Lead Eric...

Is it best to rigidly hang on to traditions from the past? Or is it best to look ahead to the future with flexibility and adaptability?...

They say not to talk about politics or religion at the dinner table. Well, it’s not dinner time, so we’re going to talk about...

The Bible tells us to be humble, but it also calls us to be confident. These two character traits seem to be opposites, so how are we to...

The Bible calls us to be content. And the Bible calls us to be ambitious. How can those two things both possibly be true at the same time?...

In a world that seems more divided than ever, we all want to know how to come together. The Bible offers us a balance that may help. In...

If you ask six people who God is like, you’ll probably get six different answers. Every religion also has an answer, including...

In John 6, Jesus talks compares himself to bread, which can be difficult to understand. But it gets even trickier when he says that unless...

In Matthew 5, Jesus says if you eye causes you to sin, gouge it out, and if your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. This can be hard to...

In Luke 14, Jesus says you cannot be his disciple unless you hate your relatives, hate your own life, and give away everything you own....

Jesus says in John 14:6 that he is “the life.” In a world characterized by languishing, everyone is looking for meaning in...

One of the bold claims Jesus makes in John 14:6 is that he is “the truth.” In today’s world, this message sounds...

Jesus makes some bold claims in John 14:6—starting with stating he is the only way to heaven. But there are often many objections to this...

What is “evangelism” anyway? In this episode, Pastor Bill and Bryan dig into the Scriptures to see what our mission—making...

Disagreements and division are everywhere. Our culture is filled with polarization and it’s nearly impossible to have reasonable...

We wrap up our series in Romans as we take a look at the final chapters. In his letter to the church in Rome, the Apostle Paul discusses...

What is predestination? What does the Bible say about election? In this section of Romans, the apostle Paul talks about some heavy concepts...

Bryan and Pastor Bill continue the discussion of Romans this week by looking at chapter 8 and the role the Holy Spirit plays in our...

We’re saved by faith alone, so what place does the Law have in a Christian’s life? In this episode, we take a look at Romans 6...

Protestant Reformer Martin Luther once called Romans 3 the center of the book of Romans, and center to the entire Bible. But before jumping...

This probably isn’t the most fun topic to discuss: judgement. But, in Paul’s letter to the church in Rome, he talks about...

I’ve got idols, you’ve got idols, we’ve all got idols. We all have things we put before God, and it doesn’t take...

Our identity is central to who we are: it’s how we see ourselves, and how others see us. Outside forces that affect our identity are...