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We all want meaningful friendships—but they’re not always easy to find or keep. In this church-wide series, our kids, students, and adults will all learn the same truths each week—so everyone can grow together. We’ll explore how God helps us become the kind of friend we’re looking for, choose friends wisely, grow in faith through our relationships, and even repair what feels broken.

April 27, 2025

Sharpening Friends

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt teaches on how to find and become great friends through biblical wisdom. He shares three ways to recognize true friends: examining the fruit of their lives, trusting slowly, and seeking those who sharpen us. He also encourages us to be Christlike friends by speaking light and truth, and living out the love described in 1 Corinthians 13.

April 20, 2025

Easter with Kingsway 2025

Matt Nickoson

We are celebrating the hope and life change found in Jesus! The tomb was empty, and our King is alive. Pastor Matt brings a powerful sermon on the resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ, as 40 people went all in with faith and were baptized!

April 13, 2025

Once Again!

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt unpacks the Last Supper and its deep connection to Passover, showing how Jesus becomes our ultimate Passover Lamb. Discover the powerful meaning behind communion and how it draws us into Christ’s presence today.

April 6, 2025

Restored Again!

Matt Nickoson

In this powerful message, Pastor Matt unpacks the journey of the Apostle Peter—from denying Jesus to being fully restored after the resurrection. This sermon reveals how God’s grace redeems our deepest failures and gives us a renewed purpose. Just as Jesus called Peter to "feed my sheep," believers today are challenged to embrace their calling by serving others and engaging in ministry. Discover how God can use your story to fulfill His greater plan.

March 30, 2025

What Love

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores how Jesus’ crucifixion fulfilled Old Testament prophecy and revealed God’s love. He explains Christ’s willing sacrifice for humanity’s sins, offering salvation to those who believe. The message concludes with a call to worship and a deeper commitment to Christ.

March 23, 2025

Weak Flesh, Strong Savior

Matt Nickoson

In this powerful message, Pastor Matt explores Peter’s denial of Jesus and the profound lesson of humility in receiving God’s grace. Despite knowing Peter would fail, Jesus still loved, forgave, and restored him. This sermon reminds us that no failure is too great for God’s redemption. When we humble ourselves before Him, as 1 Peter 5:6-7 encourages, He lifts us up and cares for us. No matter our past, Jesus sees our potential and has a purpose for our future. Don’t let failure keep you from His grace—turn to Him in repentance and trust His plan.

March 16, 2025

Jesus Intercedes For Me

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores Jesus as our advocate and intercessor, highlighting Luke 22:31-32 and other scriptures. He emphasizes how Christ’s sacrifice allows us to draw near to God without fear. The sermon concludes with the significance of baptism as a public declaration of faith and unity with Christ.

March 9, 2025

Hope-Full

Darrin Simpson

Pastor Darrin explores Judas’s betrayal and tragic end, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, God’s grace remains. He challenges the church to show compassion to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, emphasizing Romans 5:8: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The message ends with a call to seek prayer and support, reminding us that no one has to face their struggles alone.

March 2, 2025

Courage to Change

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt examines the historical evidence for Jesus' resurrection, highlighting the empty tomb, eyewitness accounts, and the disciples' transformation. He emphasizes that if Jesus rose from the dead, it changes everything and calls for a personal response.

February 23, 2025

Something to Think About

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt unpacks Jesus' response to a tax trap, revealing that while God owns everything, He desires our hearts, obedience, and trust. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their faith and surrender fully to Him.

February 16, 2025

Fear of Man is a Snare

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt shares a message from Luke 20, emphasizing Jesus' divine authority and the importance of aligning our lives with Him as the cornerstone. He encourages believers to be bold in sharing their faith, rely on prayer, and not fear people's opinions. The sermon stresses the uniqueness of Jesus as the only way to salvation and the need for Christians to work out their faith in community.

February 9, 2025

Relentless Pursuit of God in Prayer

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt dives into Jesus' teachings on prayer from Luke 19, explaining that God desires His house to be a "house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7). He encourages our church to deepen their prayer lives, reminding us that prayer is a conversation with our loving Father who sees us and wants to bless and use us.

February 2, 2025

Relentless Pursuit in Worship of Jesus

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt examines Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, highlighting how it fulfills Old Testament prophecy. He emphasizes Jesus' worthiness of worship as the Creator of all things. He challenges our church to prioritize worshipping Jesus in their lives, with a call to action that they commit to Sunday gatherings plus one additional spiritual activity each week.

January 26, 2025

Vision Sunday 2025

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt discusses Jesus' parable of the talents from Luke 19, emphasizing the importance of faithfully using what God has entrusted to us. Then, he spends some time celebrating all God did in and through Kingsway in 2024. The sermon concludes with a call for the congregation to prayerfully consider contributing to our Relentless Pursuit campaign to further expand our ministry efforts in 2025.

January 19, 2025

Relentless Pursuit of The Lost

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt challenges us to consider who in our lives needs to know Jesus, using the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10. He emphasizes Jesus' relentless pursuit of the lost and calls believers to follow this example, overcoming societal judgments and personal discomfort to reach others with the transformative love of Christ.

January 12, 2025

Relentless Pursuit of Trusting God

Darrin Simpson

Pastor Darrin explores the concept of trusting God, acknowledging that everyone has trust issues stemming from negative experiences. Using the story of Jesus walking on water from Matthew 14:22-32, he illustrates how Jesus calls us to step out in faith, even in the midst of life's storms. The sermon emphasizes that trusting God means relentlessly pursuing Him, regardless of our circumstances.

January 5, 2025

Relentless Pursuit of Connection

Andy Lynch

Pastor Andy discusses the importance of eliminating hurry from our lives and cultivating a deeper connection with God through solitude and mindfulness. He emphasizes that God constantly thinks about us, as stated in Psalm 139, and encourages believers to make time for God daily. The sermon concludes with a call to commit to regular, intentional time with God in 2025.

December 29, 2024

Righteous

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores the story of Simeon and Anna encountering baby Jesus in the temple, emphasizing the importance of older people in God's plan. He encourages listeners to grow spiritually as they age, offering practical advice using the acronym PIES (Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual) to help clean out the "gutters" of their lives and allow God's Spirit to flow freely.

December 24, 2024

Christmas with Kingsway 2024

Matt Nickoson

Celebrate the birth of our Savior with us as we relive the fun from Christmas with Kingsway!

December 22, 2024

Joyful

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores the significance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the "house of bread," connecting it to Jesus as the bread of life. He emphasizes God's role as the Great Shepherd and explains how all of heaven rejoices when even one sinner repents. The sermon culminates in an invitation for listeners to accept Jesus as their Savior.

December 15, 2024

Favored

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt examines the story of Mary, emphasizing her faith, purity, and consistency in following God. He highlights the tension between Mary being chosen by God's grace and her own preparation through faithfulness. The sermon underscores that while Mary should be honored, Jesus remains the true focus and Savior, with Mary herself acknowledging her need for a Savior.

December 8, 2024

Faithful

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores the birth announcement of Jesus in Matthew 1, emphasizing how God arranged things behind the scenes just as He does in our lives today. The sermon focuses on Jesus' name, which means "God saves," and His role as Emmanuel, "God with us." Pastor Matt highlights that Jesus came to save us from God's judgment against sin and for an intimate relationship with God.

December 1, 2024

Patience

Darrin Simpson

Pastor Darrin explores the concept of patience through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth from Luke 1. He defines patience as "intentionally waiting on God's timing" and emphasizes its importance for Christians. He provides practical ways to grow in patience, reminding us that God's plans are good and perfect, even when we struggle to see them.

November 24, 2024

Use What You Have

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler in Luke 18, emphasizing that true discipleship often requires sacrificing what we hold most dear. He challenges the congregation to consider what they might be unwilling to give up for God, reminding them that "what is impossible with man is possible with God" (Luke 18:27). The sermon concludes with a call to generosity, particularly for the church's technological needs.

November 17, 2024

Faith Like A Child

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt continues working through Luke 18, emphasizing God's love for children and His desire for us to serve others. He challenges the congregation to respond to God's call, whether through instruction, fellowship, or commissioning, and to become actively involved in serving at Kingsway and beyond.

November 10, 2024

Get Right With God

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt explores Jesus' parable of the Pharisee and tax collector from Luke 18, emphasizing the importance of humility and God's mercy. He connects this to the Old Testament concept of atonement, explaining how Jesus fulfills the role of both sacrifice and advocate, making God's forgiveness accessible to all who humbly seek it.

November 3, 2024

Pray Persistently

Matt Nickoson

Pastor Matt encourages the congregation to elevate their prayers beyond personal needs and focus on praying for the lost. He emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer, using Jesus' parable of the persistent widow and a powerful story from Jim Cymbala's book, "Fresh Wind. Fresh Fire," about his daughter's return to faith after years of fervent prayer.

October 27, 2024

Stirred, But Not Shaken

Matt Nickoson

October 20, 2024

Simple Math

Matt Nickoson

October 13, 2024

Passionate Compassion

Matt Nickoson

October 6, 2024

Between Me and the Chickens

Matt Nickoson

September 29, 2024

The King and I

Matt Nickoson

September 22, 2024

And I Feel Fine (Part 2)

Matt Nickoson

September 15, 2024

It's the End of the World As We Know It (Part 1)

Matt Nickoson

September 8, 2024

Hard Hearts and Gratitude

Matt Nickoson

The phrase just "have an attitude of gratitude" sounds great on a sign, but is that even possible in today's world? We get hurt by others, our dreams don't come true, and life is just hard. Let's challenge ourselves to give thanks daily!

September 1, 2024

The Jesus Way

Matt Nickoson

Why are we challenged to have faith like a child? How are we supposed to forgive others when they have hurt us, even if they apologize? Jesus seems to be asking the impossible in these passages of Luke as we learn about The Jesus Way.

August 25, 2024

Heaven, Hell, and Everything In Between

Matt Nickoson

August 18, 2024

Trustworthy In All Things

Matt Nickoson

August 11, 2024

Divorce and Remarriage

Matt Nickoson

August 4, 2024

Raising Lions

Matt Reagan

July 28, 2024

Speak Life

Matt Nickoson

July 21, 2024

We All Want To Be Loved

Matt Nickoson

July 14, 2024

Discipline That Actually Works

Matt Nickoson

July 7, 2024

Responsibility, What's That?!

Matt Nickoson

June 30, 2024

Honor Your Mom and Dad

Darrin Simpson

June 23, 2024

Heaven Throws a Party

Lindon Faull

June 16, 2024

The Costly Love of God

Matt Nickoson

June 9, 2024

The Pursuit of Lost Valuables

Matt Nickoson

June 2, 2024

Step Across The Line

Matt Nickoson

May 26, 2024

Life Altering Perspective

Lindon Faull

February 18, 2018

Core Value: Community

Matt Nickoson

February 11, 2018

Core Value: Celebration

Matt Nickoson

February 4, 2018

To Become Like Christ

John 12:20-27
Matt Nickoson

January 28, 2018

The Provider

Genesis 22:1-11
Matt Nickoson

January 21, 2018

The Sustainer

Genesis 15:1-21
Matt Nickoson

January 14, 2018

The Most High God

Genesis 13:1-17
Matt Nickoson

January 7, 2018

What Good Are the Promises of God?

Genesis 12:1-20
Matt Nickoson

December 31, 2017

Week 5

Todd Allen

December 17, 2017

Week 3

Matt Nickoson

December 10, 2017

Week 2

Todd Allen

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