Solid Ground Church

Breaking the Fear Barrier (8/31/25)

The world can be a scary place. There’s not much we can do to change it, but it doesn’t have to change us! 

Pastor Mike says there’s a better way to live—one where we don’t wallow in worry. The world tells us the best we can do is manage fear, but Jesus offers us a life where fear is displaced by love, trust, and courage. If you’re tired of letting dread dictate your choices, this message will show you how to experience the freedom of living unafraid.

Too Far Gone? (8/24/25)

It’s time to realize that God’s grace is bigger than your failures.

Drift far enough from God, and it can feel like the distance is impossible to close. But this week, Pastor Mike will remind you that the road back is always open, and the God who loves you hasn’t moved an inch. You’ll discover how to lay down guilt, pick up hope, and step into a fresh start that was waiting for you all along.

Choose Your Chair (8/17/25)

There’s great value in setting a strong Christian example for our kids, but ultimately, there’s no such thing as hand-me-down discipleship. This week, Pastor Mike will examine the age-old spiritual phenomenon of "generational degeneration" as he reveals why second- or third-generation believers are likely to fall away if they fail to “choose the right chair.” Don’t miss this fascinating look at the importance of making a personal decision to follow Jesus, no matter whose spiritual footsteps we try to follow.

Living the Exile Life (8/10/24)

Discover how to live peacefully, purposefully, and publicly in a world that rejects our values.

Christians are called to live in foreign territory without becoming part of it. It’s called the “exile life” and let’s face it – it’s uncomfortable.  Some deal with that discomfort by fighting against the culture or withdrawing from it completely. Others give up and try to go along to get along. But, in this message, Pastor Mike explores a third option – one that requires deep conviction, quiet strength, and radical love. Whether you feel like a misfit in the workplace, overwhelmed by culture, or just hungry for a faith that’s bold and grounded, this message is for you.

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.