Messages by Ben Soffel
Our God Will Fight for Us
Opposition is inevitable, but God’s people are never left to face it alone. In Nehemiah 4, we see that prayer is our dependence on God, our defense against the enemy, and our faithful duty in every battle. Today Pastor Ben will help us explore how God works powerfully through our weakness, reminding us that victory doesn’t come from our own strength but from trusting God who fights for his people.
As For Me and My House
We’re glad you’ve joined us as we continue our Learning to Love Well series. Today Pastor Mark will be preaching Part 4, “Forgiveness: Oxygen for a Family.” Every family and every relationship eventually experiences hurt, conflict, and disappointment—but God does not leave us without hope. Through His grace, forgiveness can bring healing, freedom, and restoration where bitterness and pain once lived.
The Love of God
How can we explain the love of God? The Cross. In today’s message Pastor Ben will help us consider the depth of God’s love through Jesus and how He meets us even while we are helpless, sinners, and His enemies. In Christ not only are we justified, but we are reconciled back to God—all because of love that went to a cross.
Suffering Faithfully
In His letter to the Church in Smyrna, Jesus speaks to believers who are hurting yet deeply loved. Today Pastor Ben will help us explore how we can find real hope in Jesus, the One who has suffered faithfully, who sees our pain, and who walks with us through it. Even in hardship Christ promises life beyond suffering and calls us to remain faithful, reminding us that our trials are never the end of the story.
Hope that Lasts
In a world where so much fades and fails, true hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. Today Pastor Ben helps us explore the unshakable hope that comes through life change in Him—hope anchored in who Jesus is, in His resurrection power, and in the promise of eternity. When our lives are grounded in Christ, our hope doesn’t drift with circumstances—it endures forever.
Freedom of Simplicity
In a world driven by busyness and excess Jesus invites us into a life of freedom through simplicity. This morning Pastor Ben helps us explore and clarify what truly matters—especially within our families in his message “The Freedom of Simplicity,” Part 4 in The Family Table series. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, we realign our priorities and discover the God whose yoke is easy and whose burden is light. We will observe communion during today’s service. Please…
Rise to Worship
We continue our RISE series with a challenging message from Mark 12. How does the call to love God and neighbor relate to a poor widow’s small yet sacrificial offering? Pastor Ben will lead us to explore Jesus teachings on wholehearted love and true devotion in his message “Rise to Worship,” Part 10 in our series.
A Little Town & A Great Promise
This morning we conclude our Advent series looking back through the prophet Micah’s eyes. God promises the birth of a ruler in Israel who would come from Bethlehem, a seemingly insignificant town. Pastor Ben takes us to Micah 5 to explore how this prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Messiah, who would shepherd His people and bring peace.
Citizens of the Jesus Way
The current political moment in America is one of division, outrage, and hate. As citizens of the Jesus Way, who are living sacrifices and transformed by Him, how are we to live in this world? Today Pastor Ben’s message “Citizens of the Jesus Way” leads us through a study of Romans 13 in part 5 in our fall series, “The Glory of Grace.” Visit our website or YouTube to watch prior messages in the series.
In the Wilderness…When Troubles Come
How do you respond to unmet expectations? Or how do you react when troubles come? Today in Part 7 of our sermon series on the life of Moses Pastor Ben will help us consider what we can learn from the Israelites’ journey in the “wilderness.” Have your Bibles open to Number 11-14.
Bring Them Up in the Way of the Lord
Today Ben Soffel, Pastor of Student & Young Adults, continues our “Family Moments” series in Part 5, “Bring Them Up in the Way of the Lord,” delving into the topic of Christian parenting. We’ll examine Ephesians 5-6 together consider some of the cultural challenges in raising kids today, and learn what it means to bring our children up “in the training and instruction of the Lord.” (Eph. 6:4)
Hosanna: The One Who Saves
Today in week 12 of our Jesus is… series, we’ll delve into the concluding events leading to Jesus’ death. Our message “Hosanna: The One Who Saves” will be guided by Pastor Ben as we examine John 18-19. Join us in reflecting on how Jesus illuminates God’s character through the culmination of His earthly ministry.
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