
Infomercial
So often we are told that buying this or that item can make us look better or make our life easier. Can a vitamin, an exercise machine, or a cleaner really change our life? In the same way, some believe that once they put their faith in Jesus, they will experience the life they always imagined. Is that true, or even possible? Join us for “Infomercial,” where Pastor Jeremy will speak about a concept that is almost too good to be true!
Simply Christmas
The real meaning of Christmas is too often lost in shuffle of the season. In the series, Pastor Jeremy digs down into the real reason we celebrate Christmas.
Keep Calm and Carry On
In life, when faced with trials, we can either lean into God or run from Him. During this series Pastor Jeremy addresses the areas in life when we experience trials: Health, Finances & Family.
Missions Sunday: Mike & Carol Hart
Mike & Carol Hart of Zoe International Ministries share about what God is doing in the lives of children in Thailand. The primary focus of Zoe International is in the 10/40 window ministering to children that are at high risk of slavery and human trafficking.
Supernatural
Supernatural [ su•per•nat•u•ral; adj ] - Direct influence or action from God into earthly affairs.We all crave something deeper. Something beyond what we can see, hear, or touch. We know we weren’t created just to exist, but to be a part of something greater than ourselves.

Starting Your Journey
Life is a journey, and like every journey, life can have it's times of adventure and excitement, and also its times of hardship and confusion, and everthing in between! That's why this journey of life wasn't meant to be traveled alone. In this creative message, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt talks on how surrendering your life to Christ is and will be the most important decsion of your entire life.Find out more at startingyourjourney.com

ELEVATE: Your Life at the Next Level
Pastor Jeremy breaks down the Beatitudes and shows us how to apply them to our everyday lives so that we can live at a different level.
Story
C.S. Lewis once wrote, "Life is made up of a few main themes." For this statement to be accurate, we must assume he is saying that our lives are really stories, all woven together in place and time. Pastor Jeremy explores the various components that make up a story...your story. From characters and conflict to relationship and resolution, we’ll discover how to make our one and only story count. It’s never too late to rewrite your story.
Identity Theft
We need to realize that the enemy has, in essence, stolen our identity (who God originally wanted us to be) and has given us false identities. Pastor Jeremy discusses lies the enemy uses to distract us from the life that God is calling us to live and shares shares powerful truth about finding our identity in God.
This Means War
God created us for relationship. First and foremost, with Himself. Second, to be in relationship with other people. Healthy relationships don't happen on accident - it's a fight. During this series, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt will give practical and applicable tools to enhance and strengthen the invaluable relationships in your life. You won't want to miss one week of this dynamic, three-part series!
Fit For Life
One year from now you'll wish you started today.
That One Sweater
We all have recieved a Christmas gift that we've wanted to return. Sometimes life can give us "gifts" that we wish we could return or exchange for something else. Pastor Jeremy discusses how to make the most of your circumstances by putting your faith and trust in our Heavenly Father.
The Wonder of Christmas
"The Wonder of Christmas", a Rockford First Christmas TV special featuring an inspirational message by Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt aired 10 times over the 2010 Christmas weekend! If you missed it, watch it here as Pastor Jeremy creatively explains how to find the true meaning of Christmas in the midst of the holiday busyness.
All I Need For Christmas
The business of the holidays can easily crowd out the the real meaning of Christmas. Join us as we realign our hearts and focus on the reason for this joy-filled season.
Reason For God
Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt shared a three week study based off the book Reason For God by Timothy Keller. Sometimes we focus on questions that stand in the way of us fully committing our lives to the Lord. Pastor Jeremy offers some honest answers to some of these tough questions.
Get in the Game
In the Fall, Americans gather weekly in front of a television or in a packed stadium and cheer their favorite teams on to victory. What if we gathered weekly to cheer on an even more important victory? A successful relationship with Jesus Christ! Our walk with God is a team effort and we were never meant to do it alone. So don’t just be a spectator on the sidelines... GET IN THE GAME!
I AM
Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt shares an inspirational message on how the person of who God is can transform us.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Finding Significance in Everyday Life.
24/7
If you really want to serve God, it's not something you can do every once in a while or only when it is convenient. God requires us to live according to His ways every moment of every day.
The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Christmas story is one that sounds fictitious at times, but there has never been a truer, more important story ever!! The birth of Jesus Christ!! In "The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Christmas of Faith, Hope, and Love", we take a look at just how incredible the birth of our Savior was and how it still makes a difference today!
A Life That Gives
In this four-week Life Group series, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt shares practical ways God asks us to use our lives and resources to help those around us.
Confessions of a Crazy Family
No matter what stage of life you find yourself in, or what your family looks like, there is something for you in our three-part family series, "Confessions of a Crazy Family." In it, Pastor Jeremy shares Biblical truths and practical insights that will benefit you and your entire family!
Practical Christianity
The book of James contains some pretty powerful Biblical truths that are applicable to all walks of life. In this five-part study, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt dives into these truths with his series, "Practical Christianity."
Punctuation of Life
Punctuation is essential to life. Through it, we find the importance of exclamation! The life found in stopping. The necessity of pausing, and aren't answers often found in questions? Without punctuation, things become unclear and we end up missing out on living the best life possible. We all need the Punctuation of Life.
Art of War
In a world where everyone is fighting for something, what are you fighting for? In his message series, "Art of War", Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt discusses what battles Christians should be fighting and gives us the practical tools we need to win those battles.
Vintage Jesus
The new is out. The old is in! Everyone is looking to find authentic, vintage pieces that tell a story. Well, some of the best stories ever told are "parables" found in the Bible. In "Vintage Jesus", Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt explains the deeper meaning to some of these unique narratives.
Terrain
Just like there are different landscapes on our planet, there are different landscapes in our lives. The Word of God is full of comparisons between our relationship with God and the different terrains of Earth. In this six-part series, Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt explores those landscapes and what kinds of experiences they produce in our lives.
Blink
Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? That you're not taking time to enjoy every day? That if you blink twice you've missed something? Pastor Jeremy takes a look at how to get the most out of every minute God gives us in this life.
Extreme Makeover
God wants to radically change your heart, mind, identity, and purpose. He loves you the way you are, but refuses to let you stay that way. In his two-part series, "Extreme Makeover", Pastor Jeremy DeWeerdt explains how we can truly be changed by God, from the inside out.












































































