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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.

In this final installment of the series on King David, we examine 2 Samuel 24 to see how even a "man after God's own heart" struggles with sin and relies on God's grace. When David improperly numbers the army, trusting in military size and human power rather than the Lord, he is confronted with the weight of his transgression. Through David's journey of confession, judgment, and eventual worship, we see that God's mercy frees us to both own our sin and fully worship Him. Ultimately, David's imperfect sacrifice points us directly to Jesus Christ, whose ultimate sacrifice on the cross provides the true and lasting cure for the plague of sin. 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 Jason Foreman preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message, Pastor Matt explores the profound reality of consequences in the life of King David and his family, drawing heavily from the warning in Galatians 6:7-8 that we reap what we sow. By examining the tragic events across 2 Samuel, the message traces how David's past sins in the flesh produced a harvest of corruption within his own household. This is seen through the devastating abuse of Tamar by Amnon, and the subsequent violent retaliation by Absalom. The destructive ripple effects continue as Absalom systematically steals the hearts of Israel to usurp his father, ultimately leading to his own tragic demise and David's bitter weeping. We conclude with a powerful pivot to hope: just as sowing in the flesh brings corruption, sowing in the Spirit brings beautiful consequences and eternal life, echoing the promise of a flourishing life found in Psalm 1. (00:00) - - Sermon Introduction (03:54) - - Consequences (Galatians 6:7-8) (13:06) - - David and Consequences: Amnon and Tamar (15:19) - - David and Consequences: Amnon and Absalom (18:17) - - David and Consequences: David and Absalom (22:43) - - David and Consequences: Absalom (27:33) - - Consequences Recap (29:35) - - Beautiful Consequences (Psalm 1:1-3) David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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 Matt Clausen preaches from the Shakopee Campus.

In this message, Pastor Kenny teaches through the difficult events of 2 Samuel 13-18, exploring the lingering consequences of David's unrepentant sin as it fractured his household. The sermon navigates through a "house undone," examining the silence and inaction that allowed rebellion to brew. The narrative brings us to three distinct ways of weeping: Bathsheba's innocent mourning over another's abuse, David's grief over the destruction his own sin helped produce, and Jesus weeping over Jerusalem. Ultimately, this tragic history points us toward Christ—not through perfect typology, but through resonance. Unlike David, who wished he could have died in his son's place, Jesus is the King who actively stepped in to be broken for us, weeping for peace while the door to salvation remains open (00:00) - Sermon Introduction (04:20) - The Word That Won't Let Go (05:32) - Overview: A House Undone (14:22) - The Chapter Where It Lands: 18 (21:06) - Three Ways to Weep (26:19) - A King Who Weeps Toward Peace David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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 Prior Lake Campus.

Pastor Kenny takes us into 2 Samuel 12 to confront the devastating fallout of King David’s darkest moral failure. Believing he had successfully hidden his sins of adultery and murder, David moved forward with his life. But God sees everything, and "the thing David had done displeased the LORD". Through the relatable metaphor of being completely "blindsided" by our own tunnel vision, this message explores how easy it is to spot the sins of others while remaining totally oblivious to our own. To break through David's hardened heart, God sends the prophet Nathan with a parable—a story designed to make the truth land harder than a direct statement ever could. David's furious reaction to the parable reveals a sobering human reality: he had never been more right about someone else, yet he had never been more blind about himself. When Nathan delivers the ultimate reversal, "You are the man!", David is forced to face the music. His pure, unexcused confession, "I have sinned against the LORD," triggers an immediate outpouring of God's grace. (00:00) - Elder Send-off & Honoring Ministry (09:35) - Sermon Introduction & Context (17:53) - Move 1: The Parable (23:11) - Move 2: The Verdict & An Observation (26:35) - Move 3: The Reversal & The Indictment Turns (31:53) - Move 4: The Confession & Grace Given Immediately (33:40) - The Remaining Cost (36:04) - Christ Connection (38:27) - Three Truths to Apply (43:53) - For Reflection & Communion David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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.

In this episode, we dive deep into 2 Samuel 12 to explore the stunning, multifaceted nature of God’s grace in the aftermath of profound moral failure. Picking up where chapter 11 left off, King David appears to have successfully covered up his adultery and the murder of Uriah. But God, in His relentless love, refuses to leave David in the dark. Often, we misunderstand grace as simple "niceness" or reduce it to a Sunday school definition. But just as light hitting a diamond ring reveals different brilliant facets, the story of David and Nathan allows us to view God's grace from six distinct and powerful angles. (00:00) - Introduction: Examining the Facets of Grace (09:36) - 1. The Pursuit of Grace (v. 1a) (12:11) - 2. The Savvy of Grace (vv. 1b-7a) (18:43) - 3. The Fury of Grace (vv. 7b-12) (22:20) - 4. The Miracle of Grace (vv. 13-14) (28:24) - 5. The Opportunity of Grace (vv. 15b-23) (32:49) - 6. The Hope of Grace (vv. 24-31) David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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 Nathan Miller preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this sermon, we contrast David’s remarkable covenant kindness (hesed) shown to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9 with the dark turn of events in 2 Samuel 11. Looking honestly at David's drift, betrayal, cover-up, and murder, we explore how power dynamics and unconfessed sin can corrupt even those after God's own heart. More importantly, we see how Jesus Christ perfectly fulfills what David failed to do, offering us healing, freedom, and true restoration. (00:00) - Welcome and Opening Remarks (06:10) - Context: 2 Samuel 9 vs. 2 Samuel 11 (08:30) - Overview of Sermon Movements and Framework (09:44) - Move 1: The King Who Stayed Home (14:13) - Move 2: The Cover-Up (15:49) - Word Study: Yashab (17:47) - Move 3: The Murder (19:57) - Move 4: The Verdict (24:39) - Principle 1: Where You Stand Determines What Finds You (27:31) - Principle 2: The Measure of Your Character (30:22) - Principle 3: What You Hide Grows What You Confess Stops (32:54) - Principle 4: Power Cannot Erase a Person from God's Sight (35:04) - Principle 5: Silence Is Not the Same as Permission (38:10) - Invitation to Reflection and Closing Prayer David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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.

In this sermon from 2 Samuel 11, Pastor Matt explores King David's monumental failure involving Bathsheba and Uriah. Unlike previous stories where David acted with deep faith, this passage shows him giving into a destructive cycle of temptation, sin, and cover-up. The message provides practical lessons for having victory where David experienced failure: recognizing dangerous environments, battling temptation with God's truth, and choosing the path of confession instead of covering up sin. Ultimately, the sermon concludes with a powerful reminder that God's covenant promises are fulfilled through His faithfulness, not ours, offering hope to all who stumble (00:00) - Sermon introduction (01:46) - 2 Samuel 11: A story of temptation, sin, and cover-up (04:21) - Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-27 (08:59) - Learning From David's Defeat: Recognize dangerous environments (09:24) - Recognize the danger of comfort and plenty (13:40) - Recognize the danger of idleness (16:05) - Recognize the danger of certain situations (19:55) - Learning From David's Defeat: Battle Temptation with Truth (20:12) - The truth of God's Word (22:57) - The truth of wise counsel (25:40) - The truth about sin's damage (28:39) - The truth about sin's multiplication (32:45) - Learning From David's Defeat: Choose the path of confession (34:50) - We cover sin because we are concerned about what people think (36:46) - There is always damage for those who cover their sins (37:25) - We confess sin because we are focused on God not our reputation (37:44) - There is always blessing for those who confess their sins (38:44) - Summary of Learning From David's Defeat (41:26) - Hope From David's Defeat David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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 Matt Clausen preaches from the Prior Lake Campus.

In this message from Friendship Church's Shakopee Campus, Pastor Kenny explores 2 Samuel 9 and the story of King David and Mephibosheth. Framing the sermon around the fundamental question, "Whose table do you eat at?", Pastor Kenny contrasts the world's fast fixes and exclusive demands with the table of covenant grace set by the King. Mephibosheth—living in the obscurity of Lo Debar, crippled in both feet, and carrying the shame of Saul’s house—could do nothing to earn a place at David's table. Yet David sought him out, extended divine kindness (hesed), and adopted him as one of his own sons. This passage serves as a vivid picture of God's supernatural grace: Jesus seeks us out before we even know to ask, offering us a permanent place at His table regardless of our weakness or brokenness. (00:00) - - Opening Prayer & Transition to Pastor Kenny (00:19) - - Reading of Scripture (2 Samuel 9:1–13) (03:20) - - Prayer before the Message (04:32) - - Sermon Introduction & Outline Overview (05:05) - - Illustration: "Whose table do you eat at?" (McDonald's, Manny's, or Shabbat) (07:27) - - The Shabbat Table: Identity, Relationship, and Grace (11:12) - - The "Lo Debar" Table: Covenant Kindness (2 Samuel 9:1–4) (15:22) - - The King Sets the Table: "Do Not Fear" (2 Samuel 9:5–8) (18:18) - - A Table That Changes Everything: Mephibosheth’s Transformation (2 Samuel 9:9–13) (23:18) - - Accepting Grace: Salvation as a Free Gift (Romans 5:8, John 15:16) (28:21) - - Pointing to Christ: Jesus as the Ultimate Table of Grace (30:49) - - Invitation to the Table & Preparation for Communion (32:34) - - Closing Prayer David: Faith, Failure, and the Pursuit of GodDavid 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.