Solid Ground Church

What the Bible Really Says About Love, Marriage and Sex (6/22/25)

Next time it’s cold, start a fire in your fireplace and it’ll create light, warmth and a feeling of comfort. Start it on your living room carpet and it’ll burn down your house. The Bible teaches us that sex works the same way. God has a beautiful design for love and marriage, but it’s one that our society has all but forgotten, leading to disharmony, unfaithfulness, broken families and cultural confusion.  In this message, Pastor Mike talks to teens and adults about how to follow the Lord’s blueprint for building (or re-building) a healthy relationship, and how to reach out compassionately to those struggling with sin or identity issues.

Hearing God's Voice (6/8/25)

Pastor Mike says that when we ask God for wisdom, we shouldn’t be surprised if it shows up in some unexpected places. In this message, he’ll teach us how recognize divine insight when it comes our way by opening our hearts to the subtle ways the Lord speaks through Scripture, creation, conversation and more.

Finding Wisdom in a Wild World (6/1/25)

Life sometimes presents us with giant questions. So, what happens when we don't find the answers we need, even when we ask God again and again? In this message, Pastor Mike will talk about a man who desperately sought a reason for the disasters in his life and got more of an answer than he bargained for.

That's Not Fair (5/25/25)

“That’s not fair!!” Kids say it to their parents all the time. But if we’re honest, haven’t we grown-ups said much the same to God? In this message, Pastor Mike will tell the story of a man who made that very accusation and got a direct answer. Discover how our reaction to suffering reveals what we really believe about God and learn how an attitude adjustment can change not only our reactions but our reality.

When the Fig Tree Fails (5/18/25)

It’s hard to trust God when answers don’t come, but more problems and pain do. But in this message, Pastor Mike will explain why despair is a destination believers have the power to avoid and reveal real-life ways we can keep it together when it feels like our world is falling apart.

Love That Won't Let Go (5/11/25)

When we drift away from God, it’s too easy to convince ourselves that we’ve wandered so far that He might not want us back. This week, Pastor Mike shares the compelling story of a man God used as a living example of why that’s never true. Listen in to discover why, no matter how far we stray, we’re never too far gone for grace.

The God Who Answers by Fire (4/6/25)

Too many believers seeking the Bread of Life wind up settling for burnt toast. Pastor Mike says that’s what happens when our devotion is divided between God and… well, anything else. In this message, he talks about a biblical “trial by fire” that teaches us a vital lesson about allegiance to the Lord. Discover how your relationships, your faith, and your senses of purpose and peace can change when you live life wholeheartedly.

From Pasture to Palace (3/30/25)

Ever feel ordinary, overlooked, or stuck waiting for something to happen? Join us as Pastor Mike dives into the remarkable story of David—the shepherd who became a king—and discover how God loves to take ordinary lives and turn them into extraordinary stories. You'll walk away encouraged, inspired, and equipped with practical ways to trust God's timing, embrace your purpose, and anchor your hope in promises that never fail.

Mustard Seed Church (3/2/25)

If you want to accomplish big things, start by thinking small—as small as a mustard seed. Guest speaker John Dixon (Crest Community Church, Riverside) explains why the church's strength lies not in its size or resources but in the radical obedience and love of its members. Discover how small gestures, supercharged with love, can lead to monumental change both in your individual life and in the broader community.

Protection, Presence & Peace (2/16/25)

When Christians pray, we often ask for the Lord’s blessings. This week, Pastor Mike will focus on some of the heavenly blessings we already have, but sometimes don’t experience. He’ll present and unpack key questions that’ll help you diagnose any disconnects and plug in to a promise God made to his people way back in the book of Numbers. You’ll learn to experience God's protective care, feel His comforting presence in your daily life, and find true peace that transcends circumstances.