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In this message from the series The Upper Room, Pastor Matt preaches through John 15:1–17, addressing one of life's most fundamental questions: How do we get from where we are to where we want to be in our walk with Christ? Jesus reveals that spiritual growth and Christlike transformation do not come through self-striving or human effort, but through abiding in Him. Through the allegory of the vineyard, Jesus outlines the roles of the Father, Himself, and His followers, while revealing the warning, the promise, and the fruit of a life connected to the True Vine. (00:00) - Start (01:00) - How Do We Get From Where We Are to Where We Want to Be? (05:33) - Scripture Reading: John 15:1–17 (07:43) - The Allegory: Vine, Branches, and Vinedresser (11:23) - A Warning: Dead Branches & The Proof of Discipleship (16:51) - The Promise: Pruning for Greater Fruitfulness (20:41) - Our Role: Abiding in Jesus (23:20) - Abiding Through His Words (25:03) - Fruit #1: Having His Desires (29:20) - Fruit #2: Love & Friendship with Christ (34:08) - Fruit #3: Complete Joy (39:13) - Reflection & Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

In this message from the Upper Room series on John 15:1–17, missionary Greg explores Jesus' description of Himself as the True Vine, the Father as the Vinedresser, and believers as the branches. Drawing from personal experiences running through the vineyards of Moravia in the Czech Republic, Greg walks through the three central themes of Jesus' discourse: Abiding, Pruning, and Fruit. (00:00) - Start (02:05) - Context: The Upper Room & Moravian Vineyards (09:20) - Scripture Reading: John 15:1–17 (11:48) - Abide in the True Vine (12:25) - Abiding in Christ's Love (14:47) - Abiding in Friendship and Obedience (17:59) - Abiding: Asking in Jesus' Name (19:35) - Psalm 37: Delight and Trust in the Lord (21:30) - Pruning: The Father as the Vinedresser (22:40) - Fruit Grows on New Growth (25:35) - Pruning: Job's Example of Trust (30:11) - Fruit: Evidence of Discipleship (33:05) - Abide and Submit: Reflection & Communion Prep On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Guest Speaker and Friendship supported missionary Rev. Greg Strock preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message on John 14:15–31 from the Upper Room series, Pastor Jason examines Jesus' words to His disciples on the eve of His crucifixion. Looking at how obedience and love are interconnected, the sermon highlights that true obedience is not a burdensome duty or a list of rules, but the natural outpouring of receiving God's love and loving Him back. God expresses His love toward us through His self-disclosure and abiding presence—sending the Holy Spirit to remain with us, teach us, and grant us a lasting peace that the world cannot offer. (00:00) - Start (02:47) - Illustration: Disney Cast Members (04:55) - Scripture Reading: John 14:15-31 (07:53) - Proper Obedience & Receiving God's Love (09:09) - Human Love Expressed in Obedience (18:47) - Heart Check: Duty vs. Love (19:45) - God's Love Expressed in Self-Disclosure and Presence (21:42) - Giving of His Spirit to Be With Us Always (25:17) - Giving of His Spirit to Teach and Remind Us (30:14) - Giving of His Spirit to Bring Joy and Peace (34:05) - Empowered by God's Self-Disclosing Presence (36:28) - Our Response & Communion Preparation On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

In this message from the Upper Room series, Pastor Matt explores Jesus' final words to His disciples on the night before His crucifixion. Focusing on John 14:15–31, the sermon breaks down how love functions within our relationship with God. Because our roles in a relationship shape how love is expressed—just as a father expresses love to a young child differently than the child expresses love to the father—our expression of love toward an infinite God looks fundamentally different from His expression of love toward us. (00:00) - Start (01:06) - Scripture Reading: John 14:15–31 (03:26) - How We Express Love in Relationships (06:43) - How Do We Express Love for God? Obedience (07:57) - Obedience Is the Evidence That We Love God (10:54) - Obedience Is to All Jesus Commands (14:46) - Jesus Modeled Complete Obedience (17:25) - Obedience Is Motivated by Love for God (19:53) - Obedience Grows as Love for God Grows (21:59) - How Does God Express Love for His Children? Presence (27:26) - God's Loving Presence Produces Teaching and Remembrance (31:32) - God's Loving Presence Produces Peace (34:13) - Conclusion & Preparation for Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this continuation of The Upper Room series, Pastor Matt explores Jesus' parting words to His disciples. Faced with troubling circumstances like Jesus' imminent betrayal, denial, and crucifixion, the disciples are told, "Let not your hearts be troubled" (John 14:1a). In a world currently battling an epidemic of anxiety over finances, relationships, health, and death, Jesus provides four powerful steps to replace a troubled heart with a heart of peace: Believe in God:Believe in Jesus:Believe in Heaven!: Believe God will Grow His Kingdom (07:01) - #1 - Believe in God (11:55) - #2 - Believe in Jesus (14:12) - Jesus is the Only Way to God (20:22) - #3 - Believe in Heaven (24:08) - Finding Satisfaction in Another World (30:25) - #4 - Believe God will Grow His Kingdom (36:28) - Greater Kingdom Works (41:26) - Praying in Jesus' Name (44:37) - Conclusion & Communion On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message from the series "The Upper Room," Pastor Jason explores John 14:1-14 (ESV) to address how we can cope with the hard realities of our world. The central theme of this message is that the antidote for a troubled heart is faith in Jesus. Walking through the text, the sermon outlines four main ways we can see this faith worked out in our lives: We have a sure hope of being in God's physical presence for eternity. We have a relationship with the Way, not just knowledge of a way. We have the comfort of knowing God intimately even here on earth. We have the joy of participating in kingdom work.  (03:16) - Scripture Reading: John 14:1-14 (05:58) - The Antidote for a Troubled Heart (07:24) - Verses 2-3: A Sure Hope of Eternity (12:47) - Verses 4-7: A Relationship with the Way (18:43) - Verses 8-11: Knowing God Intimately on Earth (24:50) - Verses 12-13: The Joy of Kingdom Work (31:12) - Our Final Response to a Troubled World On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

In this continuation of "The Upper Room" series, we examine Jesus’s final hours with His disciples in John 13:18-38. The message contrasts the glorious, self-sacrificing love of Jesus with the failures of two disciples who struggled to love. A New Commandment?: Jesus gives a "new commandment" to love one another (John 13:34 ESV). While the command to love your neighbor was already established in Leviticus 19:18 (ESV), the command is "new" because Jesus provides an entirely new and perfect model for how we are to love one another.What is the Love of Jesus?: Christ's love means sacrificially giving Himself for our best. This glorious love is seen most clearly on the cross (John 13:31-32 ESV).The Evidence of Belonging: Loving one another sacrificially is the primary evidence to the world that we belong to Jesus and are His true disciples (John 13:35 ESV).Two Men Who Don't Love: The passage highlights two followers who failed to embody this love: Judas and Peter.Judas: Judas's betrayal was a gradual process (John 13:18 ESV), rooted in ongoing selfishness such as stealing from the disciples' moneybag (John 12:6 ESV). Even though Judas looked good to the Christian community on the outside, his heart was hardened. Yet, Jesus still washed his feet and offered him chances to repent, demonstrating that Jesus loves His enemies.Peter: Filled with bravado, Peter claimed he would lay down his life for his Savior, but Jesus knew Peter would soon deny Him. Despite Peter's devastating failure in the moment of truth, Jesus loves and restores His fallen followers, proving His love is based on His own boundless grace. (00:00) - Start: The Upper Room (02:30) - Scripture Reading (John 13:18-38) (05:25) - A New Commandment? (11:18) - What is the Glorious Love of Jesus? (16:02) - The Evidence We Belong to Jesus (19:04) - Two Men Who Don't Love: Judas (22:00) - Abandoning Love Didn't Come All at Once (24:00) - Judas Looked Good to the Christian Community (30:36) - Jesus Loves His Enemy! (33:22) - Two Men Who Don't Love: Peter (38:54) - Jesus Loves and Restores His Fallen Followers On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.  In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

Pastor Jason shares this message that centers on the Upper Room discourse found in John 13:18-38 (ESV). The foundational theme of the sermon is a powerful reminder of grace: Christ loves those who fail Him. The message breaks down this profound truth by looking at the lives of two disciples: Judas: The narrative of Judas demonstrates that Christ will not withhold even the best from even the worst. This challenges listeners with a reflective question: "Are you receiving the morsel and not the love today?".Peter: Peter’s interaction with Jesus proves that Christ loves those who deny Him. The sermon explores how, like Peter, we are often tempted to deny Christ functionally in our daily lives. We are tempted to deny that Christ has called us to a life of truth, to a life of holiness, and to use our words for good. Furthermore, we are tempted to deny that He has entrusted us with kingdom resources and to deny that we are all saved by the same grace.Ultimately, the sermon draws listeners to a concluding application: because Christ loves those who fail Him, our new command is to love this exact same way (00:00) - Start (01:37) - The Upper Room: John 13:18-38 (05:35) - Christ Loves Those Who Fail Him (06:54) - Judas: Christ will not withhold even the best from even the worst (15:55) - Are you receiving the morsel and not the love today? (17:00) - Peter: Christ loves those who deny Him (23:55) - We are tempted to deny... (33:45) - Our new command is to love this exact same way The Upper Room Series:On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Jason Foreman preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this sermon on John 13:1–17, Pastor Matt introduces the new series set in "The Upper Room" during Jesus' final hours before the cross. He explores Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet—a task reserved for the lowest status of servants—and explains how this gesture provides a profound picture of Christ's character and ministry. Looking at A Display of God's Love: Jesus' action reflects a love that is humble, A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing: Jesus highlights that outward moral effort cannot make us clean and A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers: Jesus sets an example of humble service for His disciples, calling them to extend self-sacrificing love to messiest fellow believers and even to their enemies. (00:00) - Starting and Intro (00:34) - The Upper Room (03:32) - A Display of God's Love (06:15) - Humble Love (11:16) - Undeserved Love (12:55) - Unending Love (20:29) - A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing (24:47) - A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers (30:35) - How Can I Grow in a Life of Humble, Loving Service? On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message on Acts 20, Pastor Kenny explores how the Holy Spirit moves within the Church to empower believers and advance God's mission. Anchoring his message in Acts 1:8, he emphasizes that every believer—not just a select group—is indwelt by the Spirit to serve as a witness, both by proclaiming the gospel and by daily dying to self. Pastor Kenny reflects on the concept of being "interim", reminding the congregation that all earthly roles—including pastorship—are seasonal stewardships entrusted to God's care. Walking through Paul’s farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:27–38, he highlights three core leadership standards modeled by Paul: non-covetousness, dedicated labor, and open-handed generosity.  As Pastor Kenny prepares to step into a new chapter, he charges the church to remain vigilant over their own hearts, maintain unity, and hold fast to the gospel. (00:00) - Introduction & Transitioning into a New Chapter (03:59) - The Mission and Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) (10:22) - Embracing Our Role as Interim Stewards (13:35) - Paul’s Farewell Charge to the Ephesian Elders (Acts 20) (17:58) - Guarding Against False Teachers and Internal Division (19:29) - Commending the Church to God and His Word (22:30) - Living Out Non-Covetousness, Labor, and Generosity (31:38) - Personal Spiritual Vigilance and Church Unity (34:11) - Preparation for Communion and Final Benediction

This episode kicks off the fall sermon series, "The Upper Room," with a focus on John 13:1-17. Pastor Matt explores the profound moment in the upper room when Jesus washes the feet of His disciples just hours before His crucifixion. Throughout the message, we learn that this act serves three main purposes: It is a display of God's love: Jesus demonstrates a love that is humble, undeserved, and unending.It is a symbol of salvation's cleansing: We are reminded that we must be washed by Jesus if we are to have true fellowship with Him.It is a model of conduct for Jesus' followers: Jesus sets the ultimate example of how we should serve one another.To truly grow in this kind of humble, loving service, we must have our identity completely tied to our relationship with the Father and our future in heaven. The Upper Room Series:On the night before His crucifixion, Jesus spent His final hours not thinking of Himself, but of those He loved. He washed weary feet, comforted troubled hearts, promised the Holy Spirit, prepared His followers for suffering, prayed for their faith, and prayed even for us.   In this 12-week journey through John 13–17, we'll see the love of Christ displayed in remarkable ways, and discover how His love continues to shape and sustain His people today. (00:00) - Introduction (06:45) - A Display of God's Love (08:33) - Humble Love (13:39) - Undeserved Love (15:27) - Unending Love (22:46) - A Symbol of Salvation's Cleansing (26:55) - A Model of Conduct for Jesus' Followers (34:07) - How can I grow in a life of humble, loving service? Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

In this message, Pastor Kenny addresses his upcoming departure after six years of ministry by reminding the congregation that the church is not built on any human leader, but solely on Jesus Christ, who is the true founder and perfecter of our faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3 and 13:8, he encourages believers to look to the "cloud of witnesses" who have run the race before them, to actively lay aside both the weights and sins that hinder their spiritual walk, and to keep their eyes fixed on Christ through seasons of transition and trial. By contemplating Jesus’ endurance on the cross and remembering that He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever, the church is called to overcome weariness and stay firmly committed to following Him. (00:00) - Opening and Running with Endurance (07:44) - Surrounded (10:24) - Set It Down First (18:38) - One Who Never Hands It Off (25:27) - Consider Him (33:29) - The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Pastor Kenny preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message, Pastor Kenny addresses his upcoming departure after six years of ministry by reminding the congregation that the church is not built on any human leader, but solely on Jesus Christ, who is the true founder and perfecter of our faith. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–3 and 13:8, he encourages believers to look to the "cloud of witnesses" who have run the race before them, to actively lay aside both the weights and sins that hinder their spiritual walk, and to keep their eyes fixed on Christ through seasons of transition and trial. By contemplating Jesus’ endurance on the cross and remembering that He remains the same yesterday, today, and forever, the church is called to overcome weariness and stay firmly committed to following Him. (00:00) - Introduction & Proclaiming Jesus (01:11) - Church Leadership Update (03:12) - Reading Hebrews 12:1–3 & 13:8 (05:50) - Surrounded by a Cloud of Witnesses (Hebrews 12:1a) (09:49) - Setting Down Weights and Sin (Hebrews 12:1b) (17:12) - Looking to Jesus, the Founder & Perfecter (Hebrews 12:2) (22:05) - Considering Him (Hebrews 12:3) (24:35) - The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever (Hebrews 13:8) (26:07) - Call to Respond, Prayer & Communion Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

Pastor Matt addresses how believers should respond when facing unexpected challenges and trials. Rather than placing primary reliance on human wisdom, strength, or resources, Scripture calls us to place complete trust in the Lord. Through several biblical accounts, the sermon contrasts the outcomes of trusting in human ability versus trusting in God's power and provision. (00:00) - Introduction & Facing Challenges (01:27) - Church Leadership Update (06:19) - Jeremiah 17:5–8 (Trusting in Man vs. God) (08:31) - Joshua 6 & 9 (Trust in God vs. Trust in People) (11:32) - 2 Chronicles 14 & 16 (King Asa's Choices) (15:19) - Luke 5:5a vs. Luke 5:5b (Peter's Obedience) (20:07) - Jeremiah 17:5–8 (Enduring Seasons of Drought) (24:35) - Ezra 8:21–23 (Fasting & Total Dependence) (29:42) - Closing Prayer & Communion Pastor Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this concluding sermon on the life of David, we examine 2 Samuel 24 to answer a fundamental question: Where does security actually lie? When David takes a census of his military, he falls into the trap of seeking ultimate security in numbers and human strength rather than in the Lord. Confronted with his sin, David acknowledges his failure, repents, and insists on making a sacrifice that costs him something. Through David's story, we are challenged to examine where we place our trust—whether in human tallies or in God—and reminded that true security and salvation are found only in Jesus Christ, who paid the ultimate cost on our behalf. (00:00) - - Introduction & Series Conclusion (00:55) - - Central Question: Where Does Security Actually Lie? (02:17) - - Point I: Security Does Not Lie in Armies (2 Samuel 24:1-9) (03:33) - - Joab's Response: "Why does my lord the king delight in this thing?" (08:45) - - Point II: Security Does Not Lie in Ourselves (2 Samuel 24:10-17) (10:02) - - "I Have Sinned": David's Confession & Intercession (17:48) - - Point III: Security Does Not Lie in What Costs Us Nothing (2 Samuel 24:18-25) (20:15) - - Araunah's Offer & David's Refusal to Offer What Costs Nothing (23:50) - - The Altar Built & The Plague Stopped (25:12) - - Point IV: A Price Paid, An Example Set, A Sacrifice Made Acceptable (28:40) - - Point V: What Is My Cost? Costly vs. Cheap Grace (30:15) - - The Tallies We Trust & A Question Worth Sitting In (32:05) - - A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1) (34:00) - - Point VI: The Table & Communion Reflection David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of God David is one of the most well-known figures in Scripture—a shepherd, a warrior, a king, and a man after God’s own heart. But his story is not just one of victory; it is also marked by failure, brokenness, and repentance.   In this series, we’ll walk through the life of David to discover what it means to pursue God in every season—when we are chosen, when we are tested, when we fail, and when we are restored.   Series Memory Verse – Psalm 63:1"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water." Pastor Kenny White preaches from the Shakopee Campus.