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The World Needs Hope – Luke 1:5-17, 68-80

Christmas 2025: What the World Needs
December 7, 2025
As Luke gives us the background to John's birth and Jesus' coming, we find an aged godly couple still walking and serving God in spite of personal pain and disappointment.…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Luke 1:5-17
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 months ago

The World Needs to Hear Truth – Luke 1:1-4

Christmas 2025: What the World Needs
November 30, 2025
In Luke's introduction to his gospel, he explains how he carefully investigates and recording the events about Jesus' life. If Luke's account is true, then that changes everything about life.…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Luke 1:1-4
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 months ago

Our Great Future Hope – 1 Cor. 15:20-34

1 Corinthians: Spiritual Realignment
April 6, 2025
Paul expands on resurrection showing the many benefits that happen because Jesus rose. Since Jesus rose, it sets into motion God's end time plan to ultimately bring us together with…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 11 months ago

Fighting Godly – 2 Cor. 10:1-6

"In Christ"
February 4, 2024
Paul has to defend his authority to preach the gospel because false teachers claiming to have similar authority have infiltrated the Corinthian church. How did Paul defend himself against false…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

Jesus, Son of the Most High – Luke 1:26-38

Christmas 2023: Names of Jesus
December 3, 2023
Mary was told by the angel Gabriel that she would be the mother of the 'Son of the Most High' (Luke 1:32). What an amazing title for Jesus. What does…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Luke 1:26-38
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 2 years ago

How Jesus Allows Us to Ask God ‘Why?’ – Psalm 22:1-21

Sufferings and the Glory
March 26, 2023
David' suffering takes on greater depth as Jesus identifies literally with the way David describes his suffering in metaphorical language. Whatever was happening to him, we know Jesus used David's…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Psalm 22:1-21
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 years ago

Should We Look for Signs of Jesus’ Return? Matthew 24:1-15

Prophecy: Where are We Now?
March 12, 2023
The disciples ask Jesus about signs of His coming in Matt. 24. Surprisingly, Jesus answers them! And if Jesus tells us what signs to look for then we should have…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Matthew 24:1-15
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 years ago

Strategies When Under Attack – 2 Cor. 10:1-6

2023: Things Above
February 5, 2023
Paul has to defend himself from character attacks from those who hate him(?) and think they are better 'apostles'. Paul's defense is God's defense. He lets his lifestyle and Jesus…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: 2 Coritnhians 10:1-6
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 years3 years ago

Where Does Our Help Come From? Acts 23

Acts: To the ends of the Earth
October 16, 2022
In Acts 23, Paul is protected by God from the Jews in many different ways. God helps His people and as 'Maker of Heaven and Earth' He has o limit…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Acts 23
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 3 years ago

When Does a Community Notice the Gospel? Acts 19:21-41

Acts: To the ends of the Earth
August 14, 2022
Paul continues his ministry in Ephesus that results in business leaders being upset because sales are down on idols to do converts to the gospel. People get angry at the…
Preacher : Pastor Bob Popma
Passage: Acts 19:21-41
Service Type: Sermon
By Olivet, 4 years4 years ago

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Teaching
  • Choose Faith Over Fear – Num. 13:1-14:4
    Pastor Bob Popma, March 1, 2026
  • Grow in Humility – Num. 12
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 22, 2026
  • Tired of Grumbling? Numbers 11
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 15, 2026
  • When God Says “I am” – Ex. 3:1-15
    Andrew Martin, February 8, 2026
  • Walk Humbly – Micah 6
    Pastor Bob Popma, February 1, 2026
  • Two Ways to Walk – Psalm 1
    Pastor Bob Popma, January 25, 2026
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