Pastor Tom’s sermon on Psalm 66 highlighted the significance of vocal praise and personal testimony in worship, using God’s various names to illustrate His multifaceted nature and encouraging believers to embrace a bold and joyful spiritual journey.

Pastor Tom emphasizes the importance of understanding the various Hebrew words for praise in worship, illustrating that worship is not just a song but involves active participation and expression of humility, honor, and joy through gestures such as raising hands.

Trouble is a common part of life, but God remains our shield, our glory, and the lifter of our heads. Pastor Tom encourages believers to respond to trials not with fear, but with faith, trust in God's protection, and confidence in His ultimate victory.

Pastor Tom emphasizes in his sermon that true worship transcends music and songs, requiring a heartfelt response of reverence and obedience to God, as well as a focus on gratitude and recognizing God's presence in our lives.

In "The Playlist of Life Part 2," Pastor Tom Van Kempen teaches from Psalm 2, emphasizing that the world’s rebellion against God stems from pride and leads people down the wrong path. He contrasts this with the hope found in surrendering to Jesus, the anointed King, who offers blessing, safety, and eternal purpose to those who trust and worship Him.

In his Father's Day sermon, Pastor Tom encourages men to embrace their God-given courage and leadership roles, emphasizing that true strength comes from recognizing God's presence, following His guidance, and being bold in faith, just as Joshua led the Israelites in overcoming the fortified city of Jericho.

True happiness is found not by pursuing it directly, but by walking in God's ways and delighting in His Word, as introduced in Psalm 1. He contrasts the path of the righteous with the path of the wicked, urging believers to stay rooted in Scripture to experience lasting joy, stability, and spiritual fruitfulness.

The first of our “First Wednesdays” that will occur on a First Wednesday of the month. This service sprinkles in worship, prayer, testimony, and several mini-sermonettes.

Pastor Tom's sermon highlights the importance of memories and gratitude, emphasizing that we have a choice to focus on positive recollections rather than negatives, while also urging the congregation to actively remember God's faithfulness and the teachings of the Bible in order to enrich their lives and relationships.