Pastor Patrick helps us to see in this message how we can weave into everday conversations the truth that at the cross Christ displayed the righteousness of God, satisfied the wrath of God, and, in the resurrection, demonstrated the power of God over sin, death, and Satan.By Patrick Cochran.

In this message, Pastor Rick reminds us of the gravity of our condition--that we have rebelled against God, are separated from God, and are dead without God--and shows us how to weave this second thread of the gospel into everyday conversations.By Rick Mitchell.

Pastor Donnie helps us in this message to see how we can begin to weave into everday conversations the truths that God is our creator, our judge, and our Savior.By Donnie Payne.

In the first message of our Threads series, Pastor Patrick reminds us of the importance of being clear about the message of the gospel as we attempt to weave gospel threads into everyday conversations.By Patrick Cochran.

In this Easter message, Pastor Rick reminds us that, because Jesus is risen from the grave, we can move from death to life, despair to hope, futility to fullfilment, and doubt to confidence that Christ is who he said he was, and that God will do what he has promised to do.By Rick Mitchell.

In this message, Pastor Donnie walks us through each of the trials Jesus experienced on his way to the cross, where his death marked the darkest day on earth but also foreshadowed the most triumphant victory in all of history.By Donnie Payne.

Pastor Donnie reminds us here that because God not only created time but also controls time, each of us must decide in the time God grants us on earth whether to reject Him or submit to Him.By Donnie Payne.

Pastor Patrick challenges us to play the role in the grand, cosmic, redemptive story God has invited us, his church, to play as those he has primarily designed and called to be agents of reconciliation in a broken world.By Patrick Cochran.

In this message, Pastor Rick helps us to see that salvation is by God's grace alone through the gift faith alone in Christ alone.By Rick Mitchell.

Pastor Donnie reminds us in this message that the Holy Spirit is God and that, as a result, the Holy Spirit is with us, is passionate about our salvation, gives us good gifts, and empowers us to share the gospel of Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth.By Donnie Payne.

In this message, Pastor Patrick reminds us that Jesus is not only God, but also our Savior.By Patrick Cochran.

In this message, Pastor Patrick reminds us that because is wholly distinct from all other Gods, He is wholly deserving of total surrender and devotion in every aspect of our lives.By Patrick Cochran.

In the first week of our Eight Smooth Stones series, Pastor Rick reminds us of the importance both of understanding the core convictions of our faith and of living out those convictions each day.By Rick Mitchell.

Pastor Donnie challenges each member of the local church to use their gifts, skills, passions, and personalities to edify the body and exalt Christ.By Donnie Payne.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick encourages us to extend gracious and loving hospitality to those who join us in worship as friends, classmates, and coworkers, and to invite them not only to become members and servants of our local body, but also to become disciple-making disciples.By Rick Mitchell.

Pastor Patrick helps us to see the value of engaging culture by being committed to growing into truly transformed, disciple-making disciples.By Patrick Cochran.

Pastor Donnie kicks off our Clarity series by reminding us of the value of making worship a priority in our lives, in our families, in our church, and in all nations.By Donnie Payne.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick helps us to navigate the time in which we live--the time between Christ's first and second comings--and reminds us of the urgency of making the most of the time the Lord gives us here on earth.By Rick Mitchell.

In this sermon, Pastor Donnie reorients our hearts and minds around the fact that although presents, food, and fellowship at Christmas are good gifts from God, the Christmas season is ultimately about God's most precious gift: his Son, Jesus Christ.By Donnie Payne.

In this message, Pastor Rick shows us how Joseph's sensitivity and obedience to God in the events leading up to Christ's birth serve as a model for how we ought to listen and obey God, regardless of the circumstances.By Rick Mitchell.

Pastor Donnie explores with us here the implications and ramifications of the promise of Christ's coming.By Donnie Payne.

In this sermon, Pastor Donnie helps us to see the importance of the angel's visit to Mary before Christ's birth, and how that message is important for us now.By Donnie Payne.

In this sermon, Pastor Donnie reminds us that the birth of Christ is a defining moment in history and in our lives as individuals.By Donnie Payne.

In this message, Pastor Donnie challenges us to live missionally, for the sake of the billions around the world who don't know Christ, as we pray, give, and go to all nations.By Donnie Payne.

In this message, Neal Hughes challenges us to be faithful, missional followers of Christ in the places we live, work, and play.By Neal Hughes.

This is the first sermon in Rick's series regarding the Master Life Curriculum. This sermon focuses on helping individuals identify where in their spiritual journey they are.By Rick Mitchell.

In this sermon, Pastor Donnie explains what Paul took to be the marks of a healthy church, and how we might encourage and challenge one another today to become that kind of church.By Donnie Payne.

This is the Fourth sermon in the Encouraging Words series. This series has been a look through Thessalonians and Paul's words to his bretheren there. This sermon focuses specifically on what Paul has to say about the return of Christ.By Donnie Payne.

This is the third sermon in the Encouraging Words series. This sermon focuses on staying connected. This sermon revovles around 1 Thessalonians 2 and about examining one's relationships.By Donnie Payne.

This is the first sermon in the new series Encouraging Words for Hard Times. This sermon is given by Brother Donnie Payne, and he explains seven attributes that are present in someone who is a good, godly example.By Donnie Payne.

This is the last sermon before the new sermon series "Encouraging Words for Hard Times." This sermon focuses on the Holy Spirit and His role in establishing the church in the book of Acts. Only through the power of the Holy Spirit was the church established then, and only through the power of the Holy Spirit can churches grow today.…

This is a sermon looking forward to the new series that begins on September 16. This sermon focuses on the power of the Holy Spirit and how instrumental He is in the ministry of the Church.By Donnie Payne.

This is a sermon by Brother Donnie focusing on Ephesians 2 and the body of Christ.By Donnie Payne.

This is the final sermon in the God's Will and Your Life Series. Rick spent 7 weeks total going through what it means to follow God's will and this is the culmination of those seven weeks. He explains that following God's will ultimately comes down to obedience. When believers are obedient in that aspect of life they are trying to keep seperate ...…

This was the sixth sermon in the God's Will and Your Life series. It focuses on the importance of one's home and workplace to his or her mission. Brother Rick reminds believers that they are all called to live a life on mission and where better to start than at home.By Rick Mitchell.

This is the fifth sermon in the God's Will and Your Life series. This sermon focuses on the fact that all believers are called to do ministry, not just paid profesionals. Rick highlights the verses in Ephesians 2 that states that Christians are saved by grace, but that God has still prepared works for them. Rick also states that if man's life i ...…

This is the fourth sermon in the God's Will and Your Life series. In this sermon Rick focuses on the stories of Stephen, Ananias, and Paul in the book of Acts. Each of them were willing to center their lives around the spreading of the Gospel. God has called each of us today to likewise live and sometimes even die for the spreading of the Gospel.…

This is the third sermon in Brother Rick's series regarding God's will. This sermon seeks to answer the following two questions: 1. What Kind of Person do I aspire to Become and 2. How do I get from where I am to where I aspire to be? This sermon looks at the original disciples and the role the Holy Spirit had in shaping their lives to God's Will.…

This is the second message in the God's Will and Your Life series. This sermon focuses on the fact that people can only know God's will when they know God himself. Rick focuses on the fact that a relationship with God is found only through Jesus Christ.By Rick Mitchell.

This is the first sermon in the New Series God's Will and Your Life. The sermon focuses on two opposite view points of God's will. The first viewpoint Rick calls the Traditional View. This viewpoint has allows for less choice and instead focuses on a rigid plan of God. The second viewpoint is the Wisdom view. This viewpoint allows for choices i ...…

This is a sermon given by Brother Donnie Payne between series. It focuses on the mission of Jesus and how believers are called to be a part of that mission. Specifically, Dr. Payne calls the congregation to pray for opportunities to share the gospel. However, he warns that with that prayer comes an obligation to be bold when the Lord answers an ...…

This is the final sermon of the First Things First series. This series marked the beginning of the official partnership between the historic Holt and Forest Lake fellowships. This sermon focused on supporting the testimony of the church. Members are called to show their support by attending faithfully, living a Godly life, and by giving regularly.…

This is the third week in the First Things First Series. It stresses the importance of serving in the local church. It highlights the sentiment of Ephesians 2:10 that believers are saved by Christ in order to serve the local church and the Kingdom of God. Members are called to first discoer their gifts and talents. Secondly members are called t ...…

This is the second week of the First Things First series. It focuses on sharing the responsibility of the church. Members are called to share this responsibility by doing the following: Praying for its growth, inviting the unchurched, and welcoming those who attend.By Rick Mitchell.

This sermon was the first sermon in the First Things First series. It took place on the official launch sunday of the Forest Lake and Holt missional partnership. This sermon focuses on the unity of the church as these two faith families become missionally partnered together as one. The main scripture passage referenced is Ephesians 4.…

This is the final week in the Choosing a Life of Faith series. This series has been a look at Hebrews 11 and the warriors of faith highlighted in the chapter. This final week focuses on Forgiveness and the Story of Rahab.By Donnie Payne.

This is the seventh sermon in the Choosing a Life of Faith series. This sermon focuses on the faith of Moses and the choices he made.By Donnie Payne.

This is the sixth sermon in the Choosing a Life of Faith series. This sermon focuses on showing your faith to your children and teaching them how to have faith in the Lord. The sermon focuses on the faith of the parents of Moses. Through their faith Moses was able to grow up and lead the people of Israel.…

This is the fifth sermon in the Choosing a Life of Faith series. This sermon focuses on Joseph in the Old Testament planning for the future in faith. Brother Donnie calls listeners today to likewise plan for the future in faith.By Donnie Payne.

This recording begins with a testimony by Pastoral Intern Luke Brimhall regarding how faith in the lord has changed his life. His testimony is followed by the next sermon by Brother Donnie in this series. In this sermon Dr. Payne focuses on the life and faith of Abraham highlighted in the book of Hebrews.…