Easter 2025

Pastor Marshall ochs | April 20, 2025

Today, through Luke 24 and passages like Isaiah 8 and Daniel 7, Pastor Marshall teaches that Jesus’ resurrection fulfills God’s promise of life, exposing the futility of seeking hope in death and offering true power and new life through Him. Like the women at the tomb, we’re called to remember, believe, and boldly share this resurrection hope with others.

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1. In what areas of your life might you be "looking for the living among the dead" – seeking fulfillment in things that cannot provide true life?

2. The women at the tomb needed to be reminded of Jesus' words. What promises of God do you need to be reminded of today?

3. How does the resurrection power of Christ impact your daily life? In what ways can you "walk in newness of life" this week?

4. The women went and told others about what they had seen and heard. Who in your life needs to hear the good news of the resurrection? How might you share it with them?

5. Daniel's vision speaks of a future resurrection where believers will "shine like the stars." How does this eternal perspective change how you view your current circumstances?

Palm Sunday 2025

Pastor Marshall ochs | April 13, 2025

Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where He rode in on a donkey to crowds celebrating Him as a warrior king — but He came not for battle, but to inspect His people, His “garden,” for spiritual fruit. Drawing from Isaiah 5 and Matthew 21, we see how Jesus, like the gardener in the parables, found His vineyard producing rotten fruit, symbolizing Israel’s unfaithfulness. The people expected liberation from Rome, but Jesus instead confronted corruption in the temple, emphasizing that His mission was spiritual renewal, not political rebellion. Just as Jesus inspected Jerusalem then, He now enters our hearts — and we must ask what kind of fruit He will find there.

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Philemon 2025

Pastor Sean Doughtie | April 6, 2025

Paul’s letter to Philemon is personal appeal for forgiveness and reconciliation between Philemon, a Christian slaveholder, and Onesimus, his runaway slave who’s now a fellow believer. Rather than leaning on authority, Paul speaks as a friend — calling on Philemon to receive Onesimus, not as a slave, but as a brother. This short letter is an example of gospel transformation — showing how love, grace, and shared identity in Christ can break down social barriers. It challenges all believers to embody the gospel through forgiveness, reconciliation and radical unity. 

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Titus 3

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 30, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Titus 3. This chapter emphasizes that Christians should live lives marked by visible kindness, good works, and respectful behavior in the public square, not to earn salvation, but as a response to God's grace. Believers are reminded to be gentle, obedient, and ready to serve others, because they too were once lost and only saved through God’s mercy, not their own merit. Ultimately, our conduct—how we speak, act, and serve—should testify that God is good and his word is true, making even simple greetings an opportunity to reflect Christ.

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Titus 2

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 23, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Titus 2. This chapter emphasizes that a strong church requires healthy households where all members—older men, older women, young women, and young men—live in alignment with sound doctrine through their actions. Paul contrasts the behavior of unfit teachers in the Cretan church with the example Titus should set, teaching that faith and works go hand in hand, and genuine faith produces a distinct, godly life. The Christian life should be a testimony to the truth of the gospel, with one's actions matching their beliefs to give credibility to their words and strengthen the church's witness to the world.

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1. Are there areas where my actions contradict what I claim to believe?

2. How can I intentionally model my faith for the generation that comes after me?

3. What would it look like for my relationship with Jesus to visibly shape my conduct at home, work, and in my community?

4. In what specific ways can we as a church better model good works to our community?

5. What are some practical steps we can take to demonstrate self-control and dignity in our daily lives?

6. How can we intentionally teach and model our faith to the younger generation within our church?

7. What does it mean for you to be a role model among your peers in terms of faith and actions?

8. In what ways do you think your choices reflect or contradict what you believe about God?

9. How can you support each other as friends to ensure your lives and beliefs are aligned?

10. What specific good works can you commit to this week that would reflect your faith in a tangible way?

Titus 1

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 16, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from Titus 1. This chapter stresses that church leaders must be morally upright, self-disciplined, and well-versed in scripture, contrasting good leaders with bad ones who promote myths or cultural deception. Ultimately, Paul urges Titus and the church to uphold purity in leadership and teaching, highlighting that the integrity of church leaders shapes the spiritual health of the community.

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1. When you examine your life, would you consider yourself a servant of Christ?

2. Where do you invest your time and energy – on worldly things or on the things of God?

3. If an individual were to examine your life, would they perceive you as someone who merely professes their beliefs without embodying them, or would they observe a person who consistently practices their faith every day?

4. What kind of teaching are you listening to? 

5. If you serve in a leadership role in your home, church, work and community – what kind of an example of Christ are you?

6. How can we ensure that we are maintaining our personal integrity in alignment with the qualifications of church leaders as outlined in Titus?

7. What steps can we take to cultivate a pure heart and remain rooted in biblical truth?

8. How do you distinguish between different voices and teachings in your life, and how can you find the 'true truth'?

9. How can you demonstrate self-discipline in your personal life, and why is it important?

10. Why is it important to seek out good teaching, and how can you identify it in your life?

2 Timothy 4

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 9, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from 2 Timothy 4. This chapter urges Timothy to preach the Word with urgency, as Jesus will return to judge the living and the dead. The chapter also highlights the personal aspects of discipleship, showing that failures can be redeemed and that Christ remains faithful through it all. Paul concludes with a message of forgiveness, confidence in Christ, and the reminder that God's grace and presence are with us, giving us strength in our daily lives.

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2 Timothy 4:1-8

Paul's final words to Timothy communicate a sense of urgency—Jesus is coming again. We can't afford to be passive with that truth. There’s work to do. Paul charges Timothy to preach the Word—to speak God’s truth boldly, whether it’s convenient or not. It’s easy to follow Jesus when everything is in our favor, but Paul reminds us that faithfulness matters even in hardship. He tells Timothy to be sober-minded—stay clear-headed, focused, and unshaken by distractions. He urges endurance in suffering and to fulfill his ministry.

Paul knew his time was short, but he didn’t slow down. He ran his race with purpose and confidence, knowing that a crown of righteousness awaited him. The same is true for us. We’re not living for the applause of this world, but for the moment we hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Reflection Questions:

1. What does being “ready in season and out of season” mean in your own life?

2. Where might God be calling you to speak His truth with boldness, even when it’s uncomfortable?

3. Are you running your race with endurance, or have distractions slowed your pace?

2 Timothy 4:9-13

Paul shifts to personal matters, naming friends who have stood by him and those who have walked away. Demas deserted him because he loved this present world more than God’s kingdom. Mark, once considered unreliable, had been redeemed and was now helpful to Paul.

These verses highlight a sobering truth: You can’t love both this world and the world to come. Eventually, your heart will belong to one. Some will chase comfort and abandon faithfulness. Others, like Mark, will stumble but return, proving that redemption is possible.

Where do you stand? Have you been a Demas, choosing temporary comfort over eternal purpose? Or are you a Mark, growing through past failures into someone God can use?

Reflection Questions:

1. Are there areas in your life where you are tempted to love the world more than the kingdom of God?

2. Have you written someone off because of their past mistakes, forgetting that redemption is possible?

3. What does it mean for you to be “useful for ministry” in your current season?

2 Timothy 4:14-16

Paul had been betrayed and abandoned, but he didn’t let bitterness take root. Instead, he released his disappointments and trusted God to deal with those who had wronged him. “The Lord will repay him,” Paul says of Alexander. He isn’t consumed with vengeance—he simply lets go and keeps his eyes on Christ.

How often do we hold onto disappointments? We replay betrayals in our minds, carrying grudges like heavy baggage. But Paul shows us a better way: Forgive, release, and trust God. Instead of dwelling on who let us down, we can rest in the One who never does.

Reflection Questions:

1. Is there someone you need to forgive today? What is stopping you?

2. Have you been holding on to a disappointment that you need to surrender to God?

3. How can you shift your focus from past wounds to the faithfulness of Christ?

2 Timothy 4:19-22

Paul closes with names—real people who mattered to him. This reminds us that we are not to live in isolation. We belong to a community, a spiritual family. It’s easy to focus on tasks, accomplishments, and goals, but Paul reminds us to see the people right in front of us, to know their names, and to value them.

Then, his final words: The Lord be with your spirit. Grace be with you.

Paul’s deepest desire was for Timothy—and all of us—to walk in the confidence that God is with us. His grace covers us. We are not alone in this race.

Reflection Questions:

1. How can you be more intentional in building relationships within your church family?

2. Do you tend to focus more on doing for God than being with His people?

3. How does knowing that God’s grace is with you change the way you approach your daily life?

Final Encouragement

Paul finished his race well. He didn’t live for the world’s approval but for the coming kingdom. Today, we have the same choice. Will we run faithfully, fixing our eyes on Jesus? Or will we get distracted by things that won’t last?

Whatever you face today, hold onto this truth: The Lord is with you, and His grace is enough. Lift your head. Keep running. The finish line is worth it.

2 Timothy 3

Pastor Marshall Ochs | March 2, 2025

In this message, Pastor Marshall teaches from 2 Timothy 3. This chapter warns that in the "last days," sin and deception will increase, particularly within the church, leading to a "falling away" as people become lovers of themselves, money, and pleasure. He contrasts those enslaved to the enemy with those faithful to Christ, encouraging believers to embrace godly examples, continue learning, and grow in Scripture. Paul emphasizes the importance of God's Word for teaching, correcting, and training, as it equips believers for maturity in Christ. The man of God is complete and equipped for every good work as he commits to regular Bible reading, prayer, and application.

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• Taking inventory of your life, what kind of servant do you think you are?

• What kind of servant do you desire to be?  It’s never too late to change course!

• What temptations are you facing or have faced?

• If any of these temptations listed in these verses describe you, then you are being used to accomplish the enemy’s agenda!  Repent and turn away from this behavior!

• You will find that as a Christian you will face opposition, just as those before us did.  Be encouraged that God always prevails!  What opposition are you currently facing?  Have you allowed yourself to be used by the enemy by aligning yourself with the opposition in order to avoid discomfort or persecution?

• How often do you read God’s word?

• What do you receive when you do?

• If it is not an important part of your daily routine, now is the time to change that!  Pray and ask the Lord to help you.

• If reading God’s word has not been your priority, make today the day you commit to reading scripture and prayer.  Ask the Lord to make it sweeter than honey.  Watch and see what God will do in you and through you!