SERMONS
Past sermons and series
ALL IN: Our Identity, Gifts, and Purpose: Philippians 1:1-2
We launched our study of Philippians by digging into the first 2 verses to unpack our identity as servants and saints, our gifts of grace and peace, and our purpose as people invited to partner with Jesus in the advance of the Gospel!
Heroes RECAP: His Story-Our Story
We wrapped up our Heroes series today by reviewing the last year of preaching at Compass, looking at God’s story told throughout the Bible and how He invites us to embed our story within His story as He invites us to help people find and follow Jesus!
Heroes: NEHEMIAH
Nehemiah’s life inspires us to pray big prayers and to trust God to use us when He calls us into action.
Heroes: DANIEL
Our study of Daniel focuses on how Daniel and his friends stood out in a Godless culture through their conviction, their competency, their calm in crisis, and their courage.
Heroes: ELIJAH
Our study of Elijah focuses on his calling, his preparation, his showdown with the prophets of Baal, and how God restored Elijah when he imploded with discouragement.
Heroes: DAVID: A Man after God’s own heart
David was called God called “a man after my own heart”. Our study today looks at David’s preparation, his victory over Goliath, and his response to being convicted of sin, using both the narrative of his life from 1 and 2 Samuel and from Psalms 1, 23, 27, 51, and 63..
Heroes: JOSHUA: Courageous Leadership
While fear is a reality in many peoples’ lives, Joshua’s life points us to practical ways we can live courageously as we follow Jesus and live to help others find and follow Him!
Heroes: MOSES Pt. 2: The Palace, the pasture, and the presence of God
Today we look at the life of Moses and his three 40 year phases of his life, culminating in Moses living with a real sense of God’s presence, which led him to lead courageously, humbly, and to wisely seek the glory of God in his life.
Heroes: MOSES: Fearless Faith. Hebrews 11:23-29
Scott Heestra, the Campus Director for Navigators at the University of Iowa, taught us today about Moses and his Fearless Faith from Hebrews 11:23-29.
Heroes: JOSEPH: The Lord is with Us
We continue our study of OT heroes by looking at the life of Joseph, a man who went through great challenges, buoyed by the promise that the Lord is was with him.
Heroes: Jacob & Esther
We begin our study of OT Heroes by looking at Abraham and his real faith…we will see how real faith takes risks, real faith trusts God, and real faith puts God first!
Heroes: ABRAHAM: Real Faith
We begin our study of OT Heroes by looking at Abraham and his real faith…we will see how real faith takes risks, real faith trusts God, and real faith puts God first!
Advancing the Gospel in the Midst of Storms: Acts 27-28
In Acts 27-28 we learn from Paul how to courageously advance the Gospel even in the midst of storms, and we see what God can do on the other side of our storms, both in our lives and through us.
Essential Traits of a Spiritual Leader: Acts 20-26
In the face of trials, false accusations, and imprisonment, Paul displays the essential qualities of a spiritual leader that are developed when we walk closely with Jesus.
Baptism Sunday!!
Today we look at the 3 essential ingredients for a revival—a passion for Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the open confession of sin and anything that lies between us and intimacy with Jesus.
Essential Ingredients for Revival: Acts 19
Today we look at the 3 essential ingredients for a revival—a passion for Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the open confession of sin and anything that lies between us and intimacy with Jesus.
Good Words for Weary Workers: Acts 18
God encouraged and empowered Paul when he was alone and weary…and we learned from Acts 18 and other Scriptures how God longs to do the same for us.
Teaching Truth: At home and everywhere: Acts 17
Today we celebrate Mother’s Day, we will see how Paul shared spiritual truth in 3 Macedonian cities, and we look at the parallels between teaching spiritual truths in our homes with how we teach these truths wherever we go in our lives.
Five Stories: Acts 16
Today’s study covers Acts 16 and shows us five lives radically transformed by Jesus—John Mark, Timothy, Lydia, a slave girl, and a jailer.
One Gospel for All: Acts 15
Today we studied the Council in Jerusalem and their powerful decision to clarify and simplify the Gospel, opening the door for Gentiles to come to Jesus and become part of the church1

