Josh Stalnaker | Dec 29 2024 Everyone craves relationship. the Bible is full of examples of people craving relationship in positive and negative ways. God exists in relationship as the Trinity and has existed like that for all eternity. John 1:35-51 introduces us to some of Jesus' first disciples and how they began following Him. In two instances (…

In this weeks message, guest speaker Heath Thomas dives into Colossians 3:17 exploring the Power of "Whatever." Through this message we see how the Apostle Paul encourages us to view our lives through the lens of doing everything in the name of the Lord Jesus. He emphasizes that all aspects of our lives—our words, deeds, relationships, and even our…

In this special Christmas message, Pastor Brandon encourages us to embrace the peace that only Jesus offers—a peace that transcends worldly circumstances.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Dec 22 2024 We all have the desire for a life that is full, satisfying, and complete. But so often we look for life in the wrong places thinking that what we long for can be found somewhere other than God. Jesus came so that we might find life in God. Not simply so that we could treat God as an add-on to our already full lives. The …

Kyle Kauffman | Dec 15 2024 Jesus came to this earth, not simply because we need a good example to follow or a good teacher to give us spiritual pep talks. He came to this earth because apart from him we don’t really have life. He did not come to this earth simply so that we can have a day off in December, fun traditions, and a reason to give each …

Kyle Kauffman | Dec 8 2024 John 1:1-3 introduces us to the “Who” behind Christmas. In one of the most precise, powerful statements in the Bible, John tells us the one who came as a baby at Christmas is the God who created life (and all things) and gives meaning to life and our existence. John reveals that behind and at very center of Christmas stan…

In this final message in The Life of David, We dive into 1 Chronicles 29. Pastor Brandon shares the lessons we can learn from David's final legacy including the importance of giving with urgency, making it personal, and understanding the cost of true generosity.Autor: Brandon Thomas

Kyle Kauffman | Dec 1 2024 Light and life are intricately connected. Light is necessary for life to exist. Light enables us to see things as we should. Light exposes what would otherwise remain hidden. Light gives us hope in the face of darkness. When John declares that Jesus is the light, He is saying the exact same thing about Him. There may be a…

As we continue The Life of David, we dive into 2 Samuel 15 and see how important it is to confront the troubles we will face in life with humility, trust, and forgiveness.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Nov 24 2024 Do we believe that God truly loves the world? Do we believe it is God’s desire to save sinners? Do we believe that God does not wish for any to perish? It’s easy for the church to become inward focused and to lose its passion to see the gospel advance and sinners saved. But when this happens, we actually have lost our un…

As The Life of David continues, we examine the story of Absalom in 2 Samuel 18. By drawing parallels between David's past mistakes and the tragic events that unfold in his family, Pastor Brandon implores us to take our sins seriously and trust God to use our worst to bring out His best.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Nov 17 2024 Jonah’s response to the salvation of Nineveh is one of the most surprising parts of this book. How can Jonah be so upset that God chose to save Nineveh? Why would Jonah, who has been a recipient of God’s amazing love and grace, be so angry when God shows that same love and grace to others? Yet, even as we ask those quest…

Happy 20th birthday Keystone Church! In a heartfelt message, Pastor Brandon reflects on the journey of Keystone Church and God's incredible faithfulness, reminding us the real celebration is what God is doing through HIS church.We dive into the foundational truths of the church, exploring the significance of leadership, the power of God's word, and…

Brandon Fisher | Nov 10 2024 Jonah 3:5-10 may be one of the most surprising sections of the Bible. An entire city, along with its King, who were enemies of God and His people believe the message of Jonah and responded in repentance. We find in this section that God’s power is able to save even those who we think are most beyond the reach of saving.…

Following up on Pastor Brandon's message on the pull of desire last week, Pastor Susan also walks us through the story of David and Bathsheba, examining the patterns of temptation, sin, and the consequences that follow.Autor: Keystone Church

Adam Nagle | November 3 2024

As we continue the powerful series, "Life of David", we dive deep into the story of David and Bathsheba, found in 2 Samuel 11. Pastor Brandon walks us through what the "progression of sin" looks like as he explores the themes of temptation, desire, and the consequences of losing our purpose.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Oct. 27 2024 God’s saving love experienced is what he uses to commission us to be messengers of His word to others. God saves people so that he might then send them to warn others and speak his message of salvation to others. His love is what qualifies and calls us to be His ambassadors to the world. While not every Christian is cal…

In the final week of God & Country, Pastor Brandon navigates the complexities of faith and politics. He reminds us that we while we are not OF this world, we are IN it and have a calling to shine God's light and advance His kingdom wherever we are.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Oct. 20 2024 God acts in history to save people. This is how God displays his love. This is how we experience God’s love. This is not just the story of Jonah, but it’s also the story of the entire Bible and it’s the story of everyone who has placed their faith in Jesus. Jonah’s powerful prayer/psalm gives us a memorable picture of h…

This week we take a break from our study of the life of David and dive into Matthew Chapter 5. Pastor Brandon unpacks the powerful themes of being "Salt and Light" in our world today and discusses the vital role of the church in addressing the pressing issues of our time.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Oct 13 2024 Love can be painful because love seeks to do what’s in the best interest of someone else even when it hurts. We often conceive of love in nice and neat categories. But Jonah shows us that God’s love is what will lead him to send storms our way in this life. These storms are often the very means God uses to save us, to ex…

As we continue our Life of David series, we explore the profound story of David and Mephibosheth. Pastor Brandon unpacks the themes of kindness, grace, and redemption, and how the significance of David's kindness reflects God's unconditional love for us.Autor: Brandon Thomas

Kyle Kauffman | Oct 6 2024 Jonah 1:4 opens with one of the greatest phrases in the bible, “But the LORD.” Left to ourselves we would be completely lost and hopeless. We would remain estranged from God for all eternity. But the LORD shows his love in pursuing us. We see in the story of the sailors on the ship that salvation is a result of God’s inte…

As our series "The Life of David," continues, we dive deep into the significant moment when David brings the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. Pastor Brandon walks us through David's journey from confusion and anger to celebration and understanding and highlights the importance of doing God's work in God's way.…

Joel Wood | Sept 29 2024 This sermon is meant to provide an introduction to the book of Jonah by helping us to understand who Jonah was and what was taking place in history at the time of Jonah’s life. This sermon is also meant to show how Jonah’s response to God’s call exposes our own sinful hearts. We all hear God’s call, whether it’s to believe …

Guest speaker Charlotte Gambill dives deep into the miracle of preservation as seen in Luke 22, where Jesus heals the severed ear of a high priest's servant. As we unpack this final miracle of Jesus we explore the significance of Jesus' actions in the face of pressure and pain, and learn how to preserve peace amidst chaos, the importance of holding…

Kyle Kauffman | Sept 22 2024 God saves us completely by grace. But he expects that His grace will lead us to be active participants in his Kingdom. God entrusts into our care all sorts of things: relationships, opportunities, and resources. And he expects us to steward what he has entrusted into our care for His glory. We are meant to look for the …

In this episode of The Life of David, we dive deep into the story of David and Abigail from 1 Samuel 25. Pastor Brandon walks us through the right way to respond when we've been wronged, exploring themes of anger, conflict resolution, and the importance of humility in relationships.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Sept 15 2024 If you expect something big and important is going to happen, you naturally watch for it and wait eagerly for it. Those who belong to God’s Kingdom are expecting Jesus to return. We believe that He is coming back again to dwell forever with the church. It can be easy to forget this as Jesus delays his return. But if we …

As The Life of David continues, we dive deep into 1 Samuel 24, exploring the complex relationship between David and Saul. Pastor Brandon unpacks the themes of temptation, authority, and authenticity, and teaches us what it truly means to be a person after God's own heart.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Sept 8 2024 In two short valuables we are told that God’s Kingdom is so valuable it is worth sacrificing everything else in this life for. Which might lead us to ask, “What is it that makes God’s Kingdom so valuable?” And the answer to that question comes in the form of a person. Jesus is the great treasure of God’s Kingdom. This me…

As The Life of David continues, we explore the profound theme of friendship through the lens of the biblical story of David and Jonathan. Pastor Brandon walks us into the significance of close relationships, the bonds formed in times of adversity, and God's design for true friendship.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | September 1 2024 God’s Kingdom is marked by radical forgiveness. Though we owe him a debt we could never pay, He fully and freely forgives us. And he now calls us to do the same with others. Our lives bear testimony to God’s great forgiveness by how we forgive and forbear with the sins of others. And yet so often we are like the ser…

In this episode of Life of David, g speaker Pastor David Hughes challenges us to embrace our God-given potential and assignment. He reminds us that no matter how talented or average we may feel, we can find great significance for our lives by embracing courage and an openness in fulfilling God's purpose.…

Kyle Kauffman | August 25 2024 To belong to God’s Kingdom means to see our lives and all we have as belonging to Him. He is the one who created us and is meant to rule over us. And yet often, we try to rule over our lives rather than submitting ourselves to His rule. We hold onto things as if they belong to us, rather than gladly entrusting them to…

The Life of David continues as Pastor Brandon draws parallels between the challenges faced by David and the battles we encounter in our own lives. We are encouraged to trust in the power of God and the importance of faith, courage and persistence in facing our fears and overcoming our giants.Autor: Keystone Church

Brandon Fisher | August 18 2024 God loves to give people what they don’t deserve in order to display His generosity. His Kingdom is a Kingdom of grace where he gives what he pleases to whom He pleases. We can be prone to believe that we deserve more than what we have been given. But those who live within God’s Kingdom are meant to see all they have…

In this first message in our new series The Life of David, Pastor Brandon introduces us to David the shepherd boy and we discover the secret ingredient that set David apart. We also learn that, through Jesus, God's anointing is available to us as well and the difference that anointing will make in our lives.…

Kyle Kauffman | August 11 2024 Our lives in this world are full of mystery. We often cannot understand why God doesn’t always answer our prayers, especially when we perceive the thing we are praying for is a good thing. It’s easy for us to give up praying or to doubt God’s goodness. Jesus knew this would be the case. And so he told a parable that c…

In this final message in A Legacy That Lasts, Susan teaches us the significance of discipline in our families. Using God's perfect discipline as a model, she shares how we can discipline our children with love, dignity, and consistency, and use it to help build a legacy that lasts.Autor: Keystone Church

Kyle Kauffman | Aug 4 2024 We cannot save ourselves or prove ourselves worthy of God’s Kingdom. It’s only when we realize how unworthy we are that we are then prepared to receive God’s Kingdom as a gift. We are prone to think we can save ourselves because we believe our sin is not that bad and that we are actually pretty good. This is only heighten…

In week 2 of A Legacy That Lasts, Pastor Brandon shares insights from Psalm 128. We unlock the importance of aligning your heart with God's design, nurturing a strong marriage, and tending to the garden of your family.Autor: Keystone Church

Joel Wood | July 28 2024 God’s Word, and specifically the good news of the gospel, is what God uses to draw people into His Kingdom. But not all those who hear God’s Word respond to it in faith and believe. Jesus reveals the various responses people have to the message of the Kingdom in the story of the sower, or more accurately, the story of the s…

In week one of A Legacy That Lasts, we dive deep into the battle for families in today's culture. From external threats to internal struggles, we explore the strategies of the enemy and how to fight back with the power of God.Autor: Keystone Church

Joel Wood | July 21, 2024 Jesus was, and still is, the greatest teacher the world has ever known. While Jesus taught in many ways, one of the most specific and impacting was in using parables. Often, we think of Jesus parables as sermon illustrations or stories that merely helped people pay attention. Jesus stories were certainly captivating and th…

In the final episode of the "Life of Paul" series, we dive into the dramatic conclusion of Paul's journey as he faces shipwrecks, snakes, and the unstoppable life that God has planned for him. As we see Paul's response to his faith and courage being put to the test, we learn how adversity can unlock opportunities and how God's presence guides us th…

Brandon Fisher | July 14 2024 We all long for a “perfect life.” We may have different ideas of what a perfect life looks like, but the longing for a perfect life is universal. Yet, one of the things we are reminded of on a regular basis is that our lives are far from perfect. We don’t always get what we want. We have hopes and dreams that go unfulf…

Kyle Kauffman | July 7 2024 Suffering. It’s the one thing we all wish that we could avoid. And yet it is the one thing that every single one of us will face in this life. The amount of suffering we face will vary, but no one makes it through this life without suffering. Whether it is loss, physical pain, mental and emotional pain, or a combination …

Kyle Kauffman | June 30 2024 What we believe about forever will shape how we use our money (and other resources) in the present. Or to put it another way, how we use our money will reveal what we truly believe about the future. If we believe this life is all there is then we will use our money to get as much as we possibly can out of this life. But…