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Pastor Luke Ahrens continues his exploration of Ephesians 3:14-19, diving deeper into how God's grace empowers us to live out unity in community. He challenges listeners to embody the oneness of the body of Christ, demonstrating how our shared identity in Christ calls us to bear with one another in love and peace. The message highlights the practical aspects of living in grace-filled relationships that reflect the unity and strength of the Spirit within the church.

Pastor Luke Ahrens describes the deep, unifying grace found in Ephesians 3:14-19, calling believers to walk in humility, patience, and love. He challenges the church to reflect on how God’s grace forms the foundation of faithful community, urging believers to maintain the unity of the Spirit and cultivate peaceful relationships. The message highlights the powerful bond created through one Lord, one faith, and one baptism, emphasizing that true unity is rooted in God's transformative grace.

In this message, Pastor Luke Ahrens explores Ephesians 3:14-19, emphasizing the foundation of uncommon community in Christ. He highlights how the strength of our relationships as believers is rooted in God's love and empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we grow in understanding the depth of Christ's love, we are called to build faithful, Christ-centered connections that reflect His fullness in our lives. This message challenges us to embrace the transformative power of community through the Word of God.

Kicking off this new series called Uncommon Grace, Pastor Luke Ahrens dives into Ephesians 3:14-19, unpacking the profound prayer of Paul for the church. What does it mean to be rooted and grounded in love? How can we comprehend the vastness of Christ’s love that surpasses knowledge? Pastor Luke reveals how a community defined by God’s love is the foundation for an uncommon, transformative fellowship. Tune in to discover how the fullness of God’s power and love can reshape the way we connect with one another, and set the stage for a life-giving, Spirit-filled community.

In this episode, Pastor Luke Ahrens dives into Matthew 6:9—"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name"—and challenges us to embrace a praxis of prayer that grows in fervency, consistency, vitality, and doxology. Jesus calls us to a life of prayer that is not just routine, but a living, breathing practice that honors God’s name with passion and devotion. Tune in and discover how your prayer life can be transformed into a dynamic, worship-filled rhythm that brings heaven to earth.

Pastor Luke Ahrens dives into Matthew 6:9, unpacking the profound meaning behind Jesus’ invitation to pray, "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." Discover how Jesus calls us to a praxis of prayer that deepens in fervency, consistency, vitality, and doxology, transforming the way we approach God and engage with the world. Prepare to be challenged and inspired to rethink your daily practice of prayer.

In this powerful second half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' sermon on Matthew 6:13 which says, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," we explore how God offers us divine protection in the midst of trials and temptation. Learn how to ask for strength and grace during life's tests, seek protection from the snares of temptation, and request deliverance from the evil forces that work against us. Tune in for a timely message of hope and spiritual security.

In this first half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' two-part sermon on "Divine Protection," we explore the deep meaning behind Matthew 6:13—“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” Pastor Luke reveals how, through prayer, we can seek God's strength and grace during times of trial, ask for protection from temptation, and request deliverance from the forces of evil that seek to disrupt our lives. Tune in for a message of hope, spiritual resilience, and the divine covering that is always available to those who ask. Key Points:- You can ask for strength and grace during trials and testing. - You can ask for protection from temptation. - You can ask for deliverance from the schemes of the evil one.

Continuing the second part of this message on reconciliation, we dive deep into Matthew 6:12: "And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Pastor Luke unpacks how true, gospel-centered reconciliation is not just about seeking forgiveness, but living it out in every area of our lives.Discover how the Lord’s Prayer teaches us three essential aspects of reconciliation: Gospel Humility, where we acknowledge our need for God's grace beyond our own efforts; Gospel Participation, where we actively pursue and extend forgiveness to others; and Gospel Celebration, where we joyfully embrace the freedom that comes from being released from the chains of sin and bitterness.Join us as we explore how the gospel calls us into a transformative, comprehensive reconciliation with God and with each other.

In this first half of Pastor Luke Ahrens' two-part sermon on Comprehensive Reconciliation, we dive into the powerful truth of Matthew 6:12—"and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors." Discover why true reconciliation requires more than surface-level forgiveness; it calls us into a gospel-centered process of humility, participation, and celebration.Pastor Luke explores how the Lord's Prayer invites us into:Gospel Humility: Recognizing that our brokenness is beyond our ability to fix.Gospel Participation: Actively seeking and extending forgiveness in every relationship.Gospel Celebration: Rejoicing in the freedom we have from sin's power and bitterness' grip.Join us for a deep dive into what it means to live out comprehensive reconciliation, starting with the forgiveness we receive and extend in the gospel.

Pastor Luke Ahrens unpacks the powerful truth of Matthew 6:11—"Give us this day our daily bread." Does God see your needs? Does He care about meeting them? Pastor Luke explores how a heart attitude of trust, a consistent prayer rhythm, and a deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father are key to experiencing the joy of His faithful provision. Tune in to discover how asking frequently doesn’t just meet your needs—it draws you closer to the Giver Himself.

This is the first half of the sermon "Frequent Asking" where we dive into Matthew 6:11: "Give us this day our daily bread." Explore profound questions about God's awareness and care for our needs, and discover how your heart attitude shapes your experience of His faithful provision. Learn why establishing a personal prayer rhythm can amplify your joy in receiving from the Father, and uncover the truth that true provision is about deepening our relationship with the Giver. Tune in for an enlightening journey that encourages you to ask, seek, and grow in faith!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to "Focused Hope," where we dive deep into Matthew 6:10—"Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, discover how our prayers can embody our desire for God's presence and purpose.We'll explore the dual nature of our longing: the Already, where we experience Christ's nearness and model His Kingdom as ambassadors, and the Not Yet, where we eagerly await the full revelation of our Blessed Hope and the ultimate establishment of love, truth, and justice. Tune in for a compelling journey of faith that will inspire you to pray with renewed passion and purpose!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this first half of a two-part sermon, "Focused Hope," as he dives into Matthew 6:10: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." In this episode, Pastor Luke explores how our prayers should reflect a deep longing for both the nearness of God and the ways of God. Discover how to live in the power of the Spirit while eagerly anticipating the full revelation of our Blessed Hope, and learn to model the culture of the Kingdom as an ambassador of love, truth, and justice, all while awaiting the day when these ideals are fully realized. Tune in and ignite your prayer life with focused hope!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in the powerful conclusion of "Transcendent Adoration" as we dive deeper into Matthew 6:9: "Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name." In this episode, we explore how the Lord’s Prayer reminds us of our profound need for transcendent adoration, celebrating our connection to our heavenly Father as His cherished possession. Discover how our prayers elevate and separate us in reverence, inviting God to reveal and exalt His Name on earth. Tune in for a transformative message that calls us to honor the holiness of our Creator!

In this inspiring first part of "Transcendent Adoration," Pastor Luke Ahrens explores Matthew 6:9, inviting you to embrace the depth of the Lord's Prayer. Discover how this prayer is not just a routine, but a profound reminder of our need to adore our transcendent Father. As we pray, we celebrate our unique connection to Him, join in the adoration of His greatness, and petition for His Name to be revealed and exalted on earth. Dive into this transformative episode and deepen your understanding of what it means to truly honor God in prayer!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful conclusion to the message "Prerequisites for High Impact Prayer," as he dives deep into Matthew 6:5-8 and 6:14-15. Discover how to shed superficial and empty prayers, focusing instead on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your innermost needs, and cultivating peace in your relationship with Him. This episode challenges you to elevate your prayer life from mere routine to a profound, impactful dialogue with God. Tune in and transform your prayer experience!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful sermon as he unpacks the essentials for transformative prayer based on Matthew 6:5-8 and 14-15. Discover why it’s time to eliminate superficial and empty prayers and focus on what truly matters: being seen by your Father, being heard in your deepest needs, and cultivating peace through genuine forgiveness. Prepare to deepen your relationship with God and elevate your prayer life to new heights!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this powerful continuation as he unpacks the profound truths from Luke 16:19-31. Discover what awaits just moments after death, including the stark contrast between torment and blessedness, the jarring culture shock of life’s great reversal, the clarity that comes from confronting our responses to Scripture and Jesus, and the sobering reality that our destinies are sealed forever. This is a thought-provoking episode that challenges you to reflect on what truly matters in this life. Tune in to grasp the urgency of these eternal realities!

Join Pastor Luke Ahrens in this thought-provoking sermon as we dive into Luke 16:19-31, exploring the stark realities that await us just moments after death. Discover the immediate experiences of eternal torment or blessedness, the shocking cultural reversal that redefines our earthly perceptions, the clarity on repentance that reveals our responses to Scripture and Christ, and the chilling finality that seals our destinies forever. Tune in for a compelling reminder that our choices echo into eternity!

In this powerful follow-up, we explore how to deepen our relationship with Jesus as the ultimate authority in healing after divorce. Join us as we discuss the importance of softening our hearts, surrendering regrets, and experiencing the transformative forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you’re navigating your own journey or supporting someone else, this episode invites you to embrace hope and grace in every difficult relational situation.

On today's program, we explore how to make Jesus the ultimate authority in our relationships, soften our hearts toward Him and our spouses, and allow His healing to mend our brokenness, especially in light of divorce. We’ll discuss the importance of surrendering our regrets and finding the forgiveness that leads to true freedom. Whether you're navigating your own hindered marriage journey or seeking to support others, this episode is a call to embrace truth wrapped in grace.

Pastor Luke AhrensIn this follow-up sermon, we continue our exploration of Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus confronts the Pharisees about their obsession with wealth and self-justification. Join us as we uncover the deeper meanings behind His challenging words and reflect on our own spiritual journeys.In this episode, we’ll cover:1. Self-View vs. God's Perspective: How do we assess our lives? Unpack the uncomfortable reality that God’s judgment of us is far more accurate than our own or that of others.2. Selective Engagement with Scripture: Are we choosing only the parts of the Bible that resonate with us? Discover why God’s unwavering commitment to His Word calls for a deeper, more holistic approach to our faith.3. God's Pursuit of the Unlikely: We often envision God seeking the "righteous." But what about those deemed "lost"? This discussion challenges the belief that only the seemingly good are within His reach, revealing God’s relentless love for every soul.Tune in for a compelling message that encourages you to examine your priorities and align your heart with God’s truth. Let’s invite transformation into our lives!

Pastor Luke AhrensIn this sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:14-17, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees' love for money and their misguided self-justifications. Join us as we explore the profound implications of Jesus' words and uncover the true nature of our hearts before God.In this episode, we’ll discuss:1. Self-Perception vs. Divine Insight: How do we measure ourselves? Discover the unsettling truth that God evaluates us far more accurately than our self-assessments or how others view us.2. Selective Scripture Engagement: Are we picking and choosing the parts of the Bible that suit us? Learn why God’s commitment to His Word goes beyond our casual approach to Scripture, and how that affects our spiritual growth.3. Who Does God Pursue? We often think of God seeking out "good" people. But what about the “rotten” ones—or ourselves? This segment challenges the notion that God is only after the seemingly righteous, revealing His relentless pursuit of every heart.Tune in for a powerful message that will inspire you to reflect on your affections and realign them with God’s truth. It’s time to transform our hearts and invite God to reshape our priorities!

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Luke 16:1-131. Jesus wants you to remove the disconnect between your present lifestyle choices and your eternal priorities with urgency. (vv 1-8)2. Jesus urges you to steward your temporary resources decisively, generously, faithfully, and single-mindedly based on God’s priorities. (vv 8-13)

In this thought-provoking sermon, we dive deep into Luke 16:1-13, where Jesus shares the parable of the shrewd manager. Join us as we unpack the layers of this fascinating story and explore what it truly means to manage our resources in a way that aligns with our eternal priorities.How can we be savvy stewards of the temporary wealth entrusted to us? What lessons can we draw from the manager’s questionable tactics that apply to our lives today? We'll discuss the urgency of aligning our lifestyle choices with our spiritual goals and the call to use our resources generously and wisely.Discover why Jesus challenges us to be more shrewd than the world in our dealings and how faithfulness in the small things can lead to greater spiritual rewards. Whether you're grappling with financial decisions or seeking a deeper understanding of stewardship, this episode will inspire you to reflect on your priorities and embrace a life of intentional generosity.Tune in as Pastor Luke Ahrens shares insights that will reshape your perspective on money, relationships, and your ultimate purpose!

In this episode titled "Transform Our Affections, God!", we dive into Jonah 4:4-11, exploring God's profound question to Jonah: “Do you do well to be angry?” We examine how God shapes our affections through the Holy Spirit, challenges our misguided emotions, and ultimately seeks to transform our hearts both vertically toward Him and missionally toward others. Through Jonah’s struggle, we reflect on our own priorities and consider how God's grace invites us to embrace a mission of love and compassion for the world around us. Join Pastor Luke Ahrens as he encourage us to align our affections with God's heart!

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 4:4-4:11God, in His grace, is shaping our affections by the Holy Spirit. God, in His grace, is challenging our misguided, sinful affections. God, in His grace, wants to transform our affections, both vertically and missionally. 

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:10-4:4Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:10-4:4Do you understand the heart of God? Do you reflect and imitate the heart of God?

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:4-3:10Believe God fully.Humble yourself before God with urgency. Turn from sin and yield to the Spirit internally and externally. Hope and rest in the mercy of God in Christ.

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 3:4-3:10Believe God fully.Humble yourself before God with urgency.Turn from sin and yield to the Spirit internally and externally.Hope and rest in the mercy of God in Christ.

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Jonah 2:10-3:5A Second Chance is God drawing you into…a) the identity of an Unconfused Foil.b) the blessing of Unending Felicity.c) the fruitfulness of Uncomfortable Following.  

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part AText: Jonah 1:17-2:10

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part BText: Jonah 1:17-2:10

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Experiencing Grace at the End of Yourself, Part AText: Jonah 1:17-2:10

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Grace When You Are Running From God, Part BText: Jonah 1:1-16

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Perfect Storm: Experiencing God’s Tenacious GraceTitle: Grace When You Are Running From God, Part AText: Jonah 1:1-16

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Hebrews 10:19-25

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Hebrews 10:19-25

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3Biblical Perspective on Men and Women: Equal in Value before God Unique in (some) God-given Roles Thrive Together in Mutual Honor under ChristThe Model for Complementarianism is the Trinity and also Christ with the Church.God calls Men to serve with Loving Leadership, and Women to serve with Respectful Influence.

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, 1 Peter 3Biblical Perspective on Men and Women:Equal in Value before God Unique in (some) God-given Roles Thrive Together in Mutual Honor under ChristThe Model for Complementarianism is the Trinity and also Christ with the Church.God calls Men to serve with Loving Leadership, and Women to serve with Respectful Influence.

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsText: Matthew 16; Acts 11, 13, 14One Promise and Five Commitments of a Missional, Church Planting Church: Jesus promised to build His church and overcome the gates of hell. Multiplication of missional leadersFollowing the voice and lead of the Holy Spirit Overcoming challenges and spiritual opposition Prayer cover until the work is done…and beyond Celebrating the work and power of God!

Pastor Luke AhrensText: Matthew 16; Acts 11, 13, 14One Promise and Five Commitments of a Missional, Church Planting Church: Jesus promised to build His church and overcome the gates of hell.Multiplication of missional leaders Following the voice and lead of the Holy Spirit Overcoming challenges and spiritual opposition Prayer cover until the work is done…and beyond Celebrating the work and power of God!

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsThe Biblical model for leadership is shepherding–like the Good Shepherd. Scripture describes a variety of roles within the local church that are engaged in leading, administering, and serving the church family under the authority of Christ. We need more aspirational, mature, faithful, humble, and available servants of Christ in order for His church to thrive. Text: 1 Peter 5, 1 Timothy 3

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsThe Biblical model for leadership is shepherding–like the Good Shepherd. Scripture describes a variety of roles within the local church that are engaged in leading, administering, and serving the church family under the authority of Christ. We need more aspirational, mature, faithful, humble, and available servants of Christ in order for His church to thrive.Text: 1 Peter 5, 1 Timothy 3

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsSummary: Your discipleship pathway begins and ends with a passion to be like Jesus and be with Jesus.

Pastor Luke AhrensSeries: Important ConversationsSummary: Your discipleship pathway begins and ends with a passion to be like Jesus and be with Jesus.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Genesis 26 What triggers the Blessing: Obedience to the Word of God and clinging to His promises. What hinders the Blessing: Unconquered family strongholds. What enables the Blessing: God’s grace and presence; and our faithfulness. Truth, time, even conflict, will reveal and confirm the Blessing of the Lord.

Pastor Luke Ahrens Text: Galatians 4:4-7 • The Gospel: God wants you to be part of His family: The Father initiated bringing you into the family; (v. 4) The Son gave his life to enable you to join the family; (v. 5) The Spirit is the internal evidence that you are indeed family. (v. 6) • What it means to be in The Family: You are now adopted, chosen by God; (v. 5b) You are no longer an outsider; (v. 7a) You are now a privileged heir. (v. 7b)