This sermon, from our overseer Steve Eicher titled, “What Will Survive the Fire?”, teaches that every believer is building a life on the foundation of Jesus Christ, but the quality of what we build will one day be tested by God. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, it emphasizes that while Christ is the only true foundation, our works— symbolized by gold, silver, and precious stones or by wood, hay, and stubble—determine whether our lives will produce eternal reward or loss. The message contrasts wise, faithful builders with careless or worldly ones, urging believers to devote themselves to godly virtues, spiritual disciplines, and kingdom work rather than selfish or temporary pursuits. Ultimately, it calls Christians to “take heed”—to carefully watch their lives, motives, and ministries—because only what is built for God’s glory will endure the fire of divine testing.
36: Upside Down Kingdom
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 36th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:38-50. How we interact with one another can either encourage someone or cause them to stumble. The upside down kingdom principle is that it is better for us to limit ourselves for the sake of others.
35: Upside Down Kingdom
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series with this 35th sermon titled Upside down kingdom, taken from Mark 9:30-37. Having hit a sort of climax with the transfiguration, Mark now begins the long drive toward the crucifixion. Along the way Jesus teaches, and demonstrates, that God's kingdom is an upside down kingdom from our perspective.
34: O Faithless Generation
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 34rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled O Faithless Generation.
33: Beloved Son
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 33rd sermon taken from Mark 9 and entitled Beloved Son.
32: God's Ways vs Man's Ways
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 32nd sermon taken from Mark 8:31-9:1 and entitled God's Ways vs Man's Ways.
Living According to the Spirit
Guest Preacher on a Missions Sunday Morning.
31: Healed to See
Merlin Miller returns to the Gospel of Mark series, with this 31st sermon taken from Mark 8:22-30 and entitled Healed to see. Mark includes a unique event in Jesus' ministry to connect the text of his gospel account together, but also to instruct the reader.
Easter - Who Do You Say That I Am?
As we celebrate Easter the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.
Good Friday - Who Do You Say That I Am?
On Good Friday the question rings out, "Who do you say that I am?" Explore with a number of men from the congregation who Jesus is, through Scripture and testimony.
30: Do You Not Yet Understand?
Merlin Miller continues the Gospel of Mark series, with this 30th sermon titled "Do you not yet understand?" taken from Mark 8:11-21. Mark notes the increased opposition from the Pharisees, but also makes it clear that the disciples' understanding also does not seem to be improving as they see the work of Jesus.
29: Jesus Satisfies
Merlin Miller returns to the study of the Gospel of Mark with this 29th sermon taken from Mark 8:1-10 titled Jesus satisfies. This is the second account of Jesus miraculously feeding a large crowd of food with only a few loaves and fishes. While the earlier emphasis was put on how the disciples found strength to serve, this emphasis is on Jesus, and how He satisfies our deepest need.
4 Chair Discipling
Kris Reckers shares a message on '4 Chair Discipling" which outlines a strategy for making disciples based on Jesus’ ministry, moving people through four developmental stages to produce multiplying disciples.
Colossians 2:6-7: Wrap Up
Merlin Miller wraps up the short series focused on Colossians 2:6-7, focusing on applying them personally and corporately.
Colossians 2:6-7: Taught
Merlin Miller partners with Kris Reckers to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "just as you were taught."
Colossians 2:6-7: Abounding
Merlin Miller partners with Tim Eicher to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses on "abounding in thanksgiving."
Colossians 2:6-7: Established
Merlin Miller partners with Joe Byler to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "established in the faith", from the command to "walk in Christ".
Colossians 2:6-7: Built Up
Merlin Miller partners with Eric Jones to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "built up in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".
Colossians 2:6-7: Rooted
Merlin Miller partners with Seth Miller to continue teaching through Colossians 2:6-7. This particular sermon focuses being "rooted in Him", from the command to "walk in Christ".
I Will Give You Rest
Merlin Miller teaches from Jesus' words "come, I will give you rest" from Matthew 11:28 as part of a missions Sunday morning presentation from The Haven Family Enrichment Center in White Pigeon.