Who doesn't love a good treasure hunt! Jesus, in one of his parables, described the kingdom of heaven as a great hidden treasure. A treasure worth giving up everything for. When we discover the power of the kingdom of heaven: God's love, forgiveness, grace, the Holy Spirit. We would give up anything to have more of the kingdom of Heaven in our lives!

It's easy to put on a mask and pretend to be someone we are not. We are always trying to impress but God isn't looking for the photoshopped version of ourselves, He wants the real thing, imperfections and all. This week we look at what happened when Jacob finally got real with God.

We all have a past. Jacob had a past. But in order for Jacob to live out his purpose he had to face his past. The good news for us is that Jesus died and rose again to forgive us of our past mistakes and to give us a hope and a future!

Ever worked for a bad boss, played for a bad coach, disagreed with a politician, or disobeyed your parents? We are all under authority in one form or another and no leader is perfect. This week we look at how Jacob struggled with authority and how Jesus teaches us to overcome this struggle in our life.

Life is good about throwing us curveballs. You do everything right, and yet everything goes wrong. Why do bad things happen to good people? This week we look at how Jacob handled it when life threw him a curveball.

Life can be a struggle sometimes. Jacob was a guy who understand struggle. From the moment he was born he struggled for purpose. As we learn from his story we discover the keys to unlock the purpose God created us for.

In an ever changing world it is hard to know right from wrong and up from down. We need a constant in our life so we don't spiral out of control.

Special Guests: Pastor Stephen and Rachel Schaible our South Dakota District Superintendent!

Everyone wants to be chosen for the team, the special assignment, or for the promotion. But what can transform your life is when we realize the Creator of the universe has chosen you!

We all have needs and wants. But one thing we all need is love. Find out what love is and where it comes from as we take a closer look in 1 John.

Join us for a time of prayer, reflection, and worship. As followers of Christ we have a hope that goes beyond this life.

Pastor Ryan shares in his last message at AFA from Philippians 4. In this passage we learn that we determine today how we will respond later.

The devil is out to steal, kill, and destroy. But the good news is that Jesus has come to give life and life abundantly! Discover how you can overcome the devil and have eternal life in Jesus.

The devil is out to steal, kill, and destroy. But the good news is that Jesus has come to give life and life abundantly! Discover how you can overcome the devil and have life in Jesus in today's message.

For thousands of years the devil has been using the same old tricks. But God has given us the power to recognize them and overcome them!

Can you trust God in desperate situations? Can you trust that He will come through for you? We look in 2 Kings 6 to see what happened when God's people found themselves in a place beyond despair.

Ever wonder if it’s worth it to follow Jesus? We look at Luke 18 to find the answer. Join us this Sunday as we dig into God's life changing Word together!

Even when everything seems to be falling apart God has a plan. We look at several stories in the Bible where God turns a breakdown into a breakthrough!

In Matthew 12 we see Jesus heal a demon possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus still opens eyes and mouths today!

Missionaries to Costa Rica Jon & Jennifer Dahlager share about their missions journey and share from God's Word.

Ever find it hard to share your faith? It doesn't have to be that way. We look in the book of John to see how we can share our faith in a genuine way with the people we see everyday.

It's easy to look at our past and see all the regrets, memories, traumas, and missed opportunities. It's easy to live in the what could have or should have been. But as followers of Christ we can't live in the past, we need to press on for the future God has for us!

Our words are powerful. Proverbs tells us they have the power to bring life or death. Find out more how we can use our words for life in part 4 of our series.

There is a connection between our mouth and our heart. The words we say flow from the heart. So if we don't like what we hear, it's time for a heart check.

Our words are powerful. Proverbs tells us they have the power to bring life or death. Find out this week how we can use our words to bring life!

Our words are powerful. Proverbs tells us they have the power to bring life or death. Find out this week how we can use our words to bring life!

Pastor Brad shares in his last message at AFA about the seasons we go through in life. One of the most important lessons we can learn no matter which season you are in is forgiveness.

Are you calling all the shots in your life or is God? Wh his the king of your life? We take a look at King Saul and his struggle to decide who would be king of his life.

It's Water Baptism Sunday! Today we celebrate what God has done in people's lives! Pastor Ryan shares the what and the why of water baptism.

Surrendering your life to Jesus also includes surrendering our minds. Do you have thoughts preventing you from becoming what God wants you to be? What does it take to give it all to Jesus?

Surrendering your life to Jesus also includes surrendering our minds. Do you have thoughts preventing you from becoming what God wants you to be? What does it take to give it all to Jesus?

There are a lot of misconceptions about heaven. But one thing is for sure, it is better than we can imagine! Join us as we take a look throughout the Bible to catch a glimpse of what heaven will be like!

Jesus preformed signs and wonders wherever He went. Through the Holy Spirit, Jesus has empowered the church to do the same!

As followers of Christ do people see the wonders of God in us or are they left wondering what it even means to be a Christian.

Discover the wonder of Easter. The empty tomb left people wondering what happened. But when they realized that Jesus was alive they were in awe and wonder!

Ever since Jesus walked this earth people have been attempting to reshape Jesus and turn him into a Jesus that fits their lifestyle and culture. But to be a follower of Jesus we need to allow Jesus to reshape our lives instead of the other way around.

We continue this week with the story of Gideon in Judges 7. Even though Gideon was severely outnumbered he would need to lose the majority of his army and instead trust in God to win the battle.

You may not have all the answers, but asking the right questions to the right people can take you places. Gideon discovered this is Judges 6.

What do you fear? Do you have fears that are holding you back? This week we look to the book of 1 John to see how we can overcome our fears.

Throughout the history of God's people there is a cycle that starts with us messing up and ends with God rescuing us, only for us to mess it all up again. But what if there was a way for us to break this cycle!

This week we look at Paul's traveling companion, Timothy. Timothy was a hard worker and trustworthy. Essential traits for being a great traveling companion!

We continue in the book of Acts as we discover the people who helped Paul on his missionary journeys. This week we look at the tentmakers, Priscilla and Aquila.

This week we look at Paul's traveling companion, Silas. Living for Jesus landed both Paul and Silas in prison, but how they responded to their difficult circumstances shocked everyone around them!

2020 was a year full of unexpected obstacles, yet even in all the chaos God still had a plan. Join the conversation as we discover the many blessings God gave in 2020.

The Bible is made up of 66 books, with over 40 authors, and written over 1,600 years; yet when you put it all together it makes one big story. How is this collection of stories across history so unified? This week discover the thread that holds the Bible all together!

This week we look at Paul's traveling companion, Barnabas. Barnabas was someone who stood up for Paul and encouraged him when no one else would. Everyone could use a friend and should strive to be a friend like Barnabas.

Paul is well known for his missionary journeys, but he couldn't have made the journeys on his own. In this series we'll explore the people who helped Paul on the journey!

Not often do we get a second chance at life. But find out what King Hezekiah does with his when his terminal diagnosis is reversed!

Over and over again throughout the Bible God gives His people this charge: Do not be afraid! It's time to overcome fear with faith and trust that God is there for us!

We give praise to many things but there is only One who is truly worthy of it. Do you know Him?

Special Guest, Dr. Barry Saylor, author and college professor joins us to share from God's Word.

What's your purpose? Is it tied up in things or in Jesus? Getting serious about your purpose can see you through even the darkest of times.

No matter the difficulty of our circumstances the Bible instructs us to be thankful. We look in Colossians to see why we need to get serious about gratitude.

We look in Genesis to see how Joseph was able to influence the next three generations. What spiritual legacy are you leaving for the next generation?

This week we look throughout the book of Luke as Jesus teaches his disciples why you need to get serious about prayer.

Every week is a journey, you never know what storms may lie ahead. But when Jesus is in your boat, He sees you through to the other side!

Today is Speed the Light Sunday! We look in 1 Chronicles to see how King David passed his God-sized dream down to the next generation.

Before Jesus went to heaven He left a gift for believers - the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit empowered believers to boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus unlike ever before. To live for Jesus we need to get serious about the Holy Spirit in our lives!

God didn't design us to do life alone. He created us to be his church and to walk out our faith together!

This week we look in Mark at the transformation that happened in the lives of those who walked with Jesus. If you want your life transformed then you need to get serious about your walk with Christ!

New series starting this week - Get Serious! There are essentials in our walk with Jesus that we cannot take for granted, that we need to get serious about. This week we take a look at the defining moment of our salvation - The Cross.

It's Water Baptism Sunday! We get to celebrate with several people who are declaring that God has given them a new life in Christ! Pastor Gary will also be sharing what baptism is and why we do it.

This week we look at four different people in the Bible who instead of running away from pain and hurt chose to run toward the battle!

This week Dr. Paul Alexander, president of Trinity Bible College, shares out of Ephesians about making the most out of the time we have been given.

This week Pastor Brad look at the face-to-face encounter between Jesus and YOU! Have you had a face-to-face encounter with Jesus? Is He your Lord?

This week we look in Luke 22 where Jesus is betrayed by two of his disciples, yet He chooses to restore rather than reject.

This week we look in Luke 21 where Jesus observes two different gifts, one large and one small, yet He sees something no one else does.

This week we look in Luke 19 where a man who just wants to catch a glimpse of Jesus gets more than he bargained for. Not only did he have a face-to-face encounter but Jesus came to his house and his life was forever changed.

This week we look in Luke 17 to see the face-to-face encounter Jesus had with 10 outcasts from society. Jesus' encounter changed all 10 men that day, but only 1 touched the heart of God.

Last week Jesus' face-to-face encounter led to a miraculous healing, this week we continue in Luke 13 with someone who wasn't so pleased with Jesus' methods.

This week we look in Luke 7 at a woman who has experienced a lot of death in her life. However when she comes face-to-face with Jesus she discovers that he is a life giver!

Jesus the Messiah

March 29, 2020

Jesus the Healer