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In this message, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches through Luke 6:27-36 about what it looks like to love your enemies. Jesus modeled a life of loving even those who hated him. Pastor Ben teaches that following Jesus means loving those we may disagree with or who may have wronged us. He encourages us that as we do this, we become more like Jesus.

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On Sunday, October 25th, our College Women's Coordinator, Nicole Clark, took us through Matthew 7:21-29 and preached on what it looks like to build our lives around our relationship with the Lord. 

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In this message, Pastor Nate walks us through a passage in Luke chapter 6 WHEN Jesus appoints the Twelve . Following the designation of the 12 apostles, Jesus now focuses on the identity and character of those who belong to this new community of God's people. Pastor Nate walks us through the importance of making disciples and what that means for us as christians.

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Where in your life could you reach the lost? We live in a time where we are surrounded by people who do not yet know Jesus. Throughout these passages, Jesus repeatedly challenges the expectations of the religious leaders. He calls Levi, a tax collector, to follow Him, shares a meal with people considered sinners, and questions traditions surrounding fasting and the Sabbath. While the religious leaders focus on appearances, rules, and who should be excluded, Jesus reveals a kingdom marked by grace, restoration, and transformed lives.

This message invites listeners to consider whether they are truly following...

When we begin stepping out in faith, discouragement is often one of the first obstacles we face. The opinions of others, or even our own feelings of inadequacy, can make us question whether the work is worthwhile or whether we are capable of completing it.
Nehemiah’s confidence did not come from having an easy path or gaining everyone’s approval. He knew God, trusted His character, and understood the purpose God had placed on his life. His example reminds us that obedience is not rooted in our own strength. We can continue moving forward because the One who...

What do followers of Jesus do?
They get alone with God and pray. They meet in each other's homes. They touch the outcasts and welcome them in. They desperately take others to the feet of Jesus and they carry one another until Jesus can heal them. 
Join Pastor Nate Schaidt as he analyzes what Luke 5 tells us when it comes to following Jesus and becoming more like Him.

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When we realize we are in the presence of a God who fully knows us, deeply cares for us, and willingly died for us, we are invited to surrender our old lives and live completely for Him. Jesus does not cast us aside or declare us unworthy. Through His death and resurrection, He has broken the power of sin and death and calls us into a new life of following Him. The exercise of faith is not the absence of opposition; it is the decision to trust God in the midst of opposition. Like Simon Peter, every follower of...

How do we trust a God who has the power to help but doesn’t always respond in the way, or within the timing, we hope He will?

When prayers appear unanswered or circumstances remain unchanged, it can be difficult to understand what God is doing. But this passage reminds us that our trust is not built only on what we see happening in the present. We can trust what God is doing because of what He has already done. His faithfulness in the past gives us confidence in His character, even when we cannot yet see or...

To continue our series, Followers, a study through Luke, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches on the different expectations we have of Jesus and what those can mean for us when we’re following Him. Pastor Ben left us with some key questions to consider as we go into our week continuing our walk with Him.

When we have our own expectations of Jesus and what he is like and it’s easy to then...

Pastor Ben Kaempfer launched our new series, Followers, with a message from Luke 4. This passage follows Jesus into the wilderness, where He is tempted by the enemy. With every attempt to deceive Him, Jesus stands firm by answering with the truth of Scripture.
Throughout the message, Pastor Ben emphasized a powerful reality: God’s truth confronts the enemy’s lies and reveals them for what they are.
We can easily overlook the seriousness of sin or assume we are prepared to resist temptation through our own strength. But when we fail to take temptation seriously, we leave ours...

So often, Christians stay on the sidelines because they feel they need one more piece of information or one more tool before they can make a difference. But God's Word reveals that spiritual practices aren't reserved for mature Christians, but rather, those very practices are the means by which Christians become mature. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as we read through Hebrews 5 as he explains that it isn’t simply about the amount of information we gain, but what we do with that information that matters. The act of practicing is what separates a spectator and someone who is on th...

This Sunday, as part of his farewell to DCC, Nolan Cannon spoke on taking up your cross and what Christ has called us to in order to do so. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, and not merely a believer in Him, is one that we can opt out of, consciously or unconsciously. To opt in, we say yes to disciple, death and being transformed. Jesus invites us to deny ourselves, he is inviting us to discipline the identity we have constructed for ourselves. The call to take up our cross is a call to death to...

In the final message of our “Summer in Rome” series, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches from Romans 16 about the people who make up the family of God. Paul concludes his letter by recognizing individuals who served faithfully, opened their homes, shared their resources, carried the gospel, and worked alongside him in ministry. Their names and stories reveal a beautifully diverse church made up of women and men, Jews and Gentiles, leaders, servants, friends, and coworkers who are all united through Jesus. Join as Pastor Ben reads through the last chapter of Romans and brings our summer series to a close.

In this message from Romans 15:17–28, Pastor Ben Kaempfer explores Paul’s commitment to joining God’s work with humility, courage, and purpose. Rather than taking credit for his accomplishments, Paul recognizes that everything achieved through his ministry was accomplished by Christ.

The passage reveals a life shaped by mission. Paul is determined to share the gospel in places where Jesus is not yet known, while the generosity of other believers demonstrates how the church can participate in that mission together.

This message challenges listeners to consider how God may be working through their abilities, resources, relati...

In this message from Romans 15: 8-13, Pastor Ben explores what it means for the church to embody the reconciliation it proclaims. Paul’s call to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you” challenges believers to move toward people whose backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences differ from their own, even when doing so feels difficult or uncomfortable. A reconciled life does more than communicate the gospel; it allows others to witness its transforming power.Ultimately, this message reminds them that reconciliation is not achieved through perfect performance, but through the grace, joy, peace, and hope found in Jesus.

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As Summer in Rome continues, Pastor Ben Kaempfer explores Romans 14:13–15:7, where Paul challenges believers to move beyond personal preferences and pursue what builds up the body of Christ. Rather than causing others to stumble, Christians are called to live with humility, love, and a willingness to put the needs of others before their own. Ultimately, this passage reminds us that Christ welcomed us with grace, and we are called to extend that same grace to one another. May this message encourage listeners to pursue unity, bear with one another in love, and glorify God together with one voice.

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Join Pastor Nate Schaidt in Romans 14:1–11, and read as Paul calls believers to welcome one another with grace instead of judgment. While Christians may hold different convictions on matters of opinion, our unity is found in Christ alone. This message reminds us that we all belong to Him, and one day every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. As we study this passage together, we'll be challenged to pursue humility, extend grace to one another, and keep our focus on honoring Christ above our personal preferences.

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In this message, Pastor Ben Kaempfer teaches through Romans 13:8–14, where the apostle Paul reminds believers that the debt we never finish paying is the debt of love. From Paul’s command to love our neighbor to his urgent call to wake from spiritual sleep and “put on the Lord Jesus Christ,” this sermon presses us to see that Christian faith is not passive, private, or sleepy. It is a life of active love, growing holiness, and daily repentance before God. This sermon shows how love fulfills the law, how spiritual apathy dulls obedience, and how the gospel calls us to walk...

On Sunday, June 28th our College and Lead Pastor Ben Kaempfer spoke to our students on Luke 15. He taught us what it means to be a Christian that seeks after “the one” the same way God sought us out. Join in and learn what the scripture is teaching us in Luke.

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What does it mean to trust God when the people in authority over us are far from perfect? In this message given by our Next Gen Director, Gage Skivington, from Romans 13:1–7, we discover that our peace isn't found in trusting people—it's found in trusting the sovereign God who places authority where He wills. As we learn to surrender our lives to Jesus and pray, "Not my will, but Yours be done," we'll see that submission becomes an act of faith rooted in God's unchanging character, not our changing circumstances.

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Some of us define spiritual maturity by what we know. Others define it by what we avoid. Romans 12 points to something deeper—and far more difficult. Paul invites us to reconsider how we measure spiritual growth and whether we’re becoming the kind of people Jesus is actually forming us to be. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he continues our study of Romans 12.

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What shapes the way you live? In a world that is constantly trying to define our values, priorities, and identity, followers of Jesus are called to be something different. In this message from Romans 12:2–8, Pastor Ben Kaempfer explores what it means to reject the patterns of this world and allow God to spiritually transform us from the inside out. As we surrender our minds to Christ, He renews us, reshapes us, and empowers us to live with humility, purpose, and faith. Discover how true transformation leads to a life that reflects Jesus more clearly and uses the unique gifts He...

This Sunday, Pastor Ben Kaempfer taught in Romans 12:1-2 talking about the response to God’s mercy, and why believers surrender themselves fully to God and are transformed instead of shaped by the world. 

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Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he walks us through week four of our Disciples at Work series!

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What if the problem with “cultural Christianity” is not that people don’t care, but that many were never discipled into maturity?

In the final week of Disciples at Work, Pastor Nate Schaidt challenges us to rethink spiritual growth through Hebrews 5–6. Instead of shaming people for being stuck, this message asks what it looks like for the church to raise up spiritual mothers and fathers who help others follow Jesus where they live, work, and play.

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How do you follow Jesus with the same passion as a missionary…when your life looks painfully ordinary?

Meetings. Deadlines. Kids. Bills. Emails. Pressure. Responsibilities. For many Christians, discipleship feels disconnected from normal life. But what if the problem isn’t your job… What if the problem is how we’ve learned to think about discipleship itself?

This week in Disciples at Work, through the lens of Matthew 4, we look at one of the most misunderstood ideas in modern Christianity:

What does it actually mean to be a disciple?

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Most Christians think mission only happens somewhere else — on a stage, across the world, or on a church trip. But what if Jesus intended disciple-making to happen both as we go and when we’re sent? In Week 2 of Disciples at Work, we explore how the Great Commission reshapes ordinary life. Your workplace, neighborhood, classroom, gym, and routines may not be distractions from mission at all — they may be the very places where God has already sent you.

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The start of our new series Disciples at Work was kicked off on Sunday with a question of how do we live out God's Word in our day to day lives? This series is specifically designed for those of us where our main missions field is our job. Join in as Pastor Ben Kaempfer dives into the beginning steps to take to be a Disciple at Work!

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This service, we welcomed believers dedicating their lives to Jesus and publicly declaring Him as their Lord and Savior! Join in the celebration and watch them get dunked into new life and listen to their powerful testimonies on our Youtube using the links below! 

9:15AM Service Baptisms

11:00AM Service Baptisms

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Thank you for tuning in! This is a recording of Downtown Community Church's quarterly "Church Family Meeting". This meeting was held at the church on April 19th, 2026. Everyone who calls DCC their home church was invited to attend! The purpose of this meeting was to share where the church is, where God is calling it to go, and how the congregation can be a part of it.

After listening to this recording, we encourage you to fill out this Church Family Meeting follow up form. This form is to share your...

Join Pastor Ben as he guides in a message on putting our hope in Jesus!

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Finish up John 15 with us as we talk about what Jesus meant when He promised to send a Helper to His disciples!

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This Sunday, Pastor Nate Schaidt, taught through 1 Peter 5:1-11 talking about the church as a shepherding people. Our mission is to reach the ends of the earth spreading the good news, whether that is sending or being sent, we must obey and go humbly.

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Pastor Ben Kaempfer led us in a celebration of the Risen King! Easter Sunday is a time of rejoicing in our Lord and Savior defeating death! 

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Marking the start of Holy Week, Pastor Ben talks through the story of Jesus coming into Jerusalem. With shouts of “Hosannah!” for the Prince of Peace coming into town to save the people, but not in the way they expected. Instead of being a politician and military leader they desired, Jesus saved humanity by giving up his life for us. He died to give us life abundantly.

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It is right for the one truly following Jesus to expect suffering, but what is the suffering that should be expected? Is our modern understanding of suffering in the American church what Peter had in mind when writing this letter? Join our Youth Ministry Director, Gage Skivington, as he reads through 1 Peter 4:12-19 to see what the Scriptures have to say.

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When we live for Jesus, people are going to ask questions. We must always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he reads through 1 Peter 2:8-22, and explains what Peter is telling us.

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Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he analyzes this text on marriage principles based on God's design. While not everyone is in this stage of life, you are encouraged to listen regardless, to be part of the church is to be His bride. Look at these principles through scripture and see what can apply to you and your life.

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How do we live righteously in a world that is hurting? How do we live like Jesus in a world that is not our home? To live like this will have its trials. But to live with the Kingdom of Heaven being greatest than the kingdom of the world means you are to honor man but God get your "yes" first. Listen in as Ben explains this idea further based on 1 Peter 2:13-25 and what is being said in scripture.

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Where does your citizenship lie? In the world or in Heavenly Kingdom? Join Pastor Ben Kaempfer as he looks at 1 Peter 2:11-17 and explains what this passage means us as elect exiles in a world that is not our home.

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