Romans 11

In this week’s message by Pastor Derek Olsen, Paul writes to the Romans a reminder that God has never failed to keep His promises to His people.

The Heart of Christian Mission

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches from Romans that Jesus is the only way to God. Walking through key scriptures we learned that God has been rejected by all, and so we are condemned by our sin. Thankfully, God has made a way for salvation through Jesus. We are called to take this good news to the world.

The Simplicity of Faith

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches on the the simple message of the gospel sharing these two comparisons:

RELIGION: I obey; therefore, I will be accepted.
GOSPEL: I am accepted; therefore, I will obey.

He also shares four steps to salvation that include confession, belief, calling on the name of the Lord and baptism.

Four Attributes of God

This week, lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches on four attributes of God from Romans 9. In this chapter, Paul writes about God’s faithfulness, righteousness, justice and grace, and together we looked at how knowing who God is impacts how we see who we are.

Life Is. . .

In the final message of the Ecclesiastes series, Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches that Life is. . . Life is an adventure and we should live by faith (11:1–6). It is a gift, and we need to enjoy it (11:7-12:8). Life is a school and we need to learn our lessons (12:9-12). Finally, life is a stewardship, and we need to fear God (12:13-14).

How to Live Before You Die

Lead Pastor Derek Olsen teaches this week on three truths that help as we live as believers: Acknowledging the sovereign hand of God, recognition of the absolute certainty of death, and the gift of hope for the living.

You Are Better Off

The importance of wisdom from Ecclesiastes chapter 7 is the focus of this week’s message by Pastor Derek Olsen.

Reverent Worship

Pastor Derek Olsen unpacks the first verses of Ecclesiastes 5 helping us to see some important keys to worship inlcuding: Listening Carefully (v. 1), Speaking Infrequently (v. 2), Vowing Accordingly (vs. 3-7), and Fearing God and Trusting Jesus (v. 7).

Time and Reason

Pastor Derek Olsen taught from Ecclesiastes 3 about the times and purposes for all the things God has set in place. God is in control over all things and we can trust Him through it all.

The Pursuit of Satisfaction

The writer of Ecclesiastes helps us see that satisfaction cannot be found in the things of the world without God. In this message, Pastor Derek Olsen speaks on how we can find true satisfaction in our lives because of Jesus.