Rightly Dividing the Word

When God Ran - Playlist - Pastor Nate Schlegel - 05.31.26

If you've ever found yourself somewhere you didn't plan to end up, wondering whether there's still a way back, this message is for you. In Playlist — Part 1, Pastor Nate opens Beyond Church's new summer series by playing the song "When God Ran" and teaching through the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. The heart of this message is a detail most people miss in that story: the father doesn't wait at the door — he's been watching the horizon every single day, and the moment he spots his son coming he runs to him. Pastor Nate unpacks a first-century Jewish tradition called the Kezazah ceremony that reframes why that moment matters so much, because the father ran to beat public shame to his son before anyone else could get there first. If you've been staying away because you feel like too much time has passed or too much damage has been done, this one is worth your hour. 📖 Series: Playlist | "When God Ran" — Part 1

On Mission - Fixed Eyes (Part 10) - Pastor Nate Schlegel - 05.24.26

You didn't lose your mission. Someone's been trying to steal it. The pressure you're under, the doubts that crept in, the silence that replaced your voice — none of it was random. In Fixed Eyes — Part 9, Pastor Nate closes out the series by naming what's really been at stake the whole time: you were created to carry a message. The enemy's goal isn't just to make you miserable — it's to silence you. This message cuts through the noise of self-focus and fear of man to remind you why you're here, what you were made for, and how to get back on mission before you lose any more ground. If you've been feeling pressed, drained, or like the faith you once had has gone quiet — this one's for you.

Hope Stayed - Fixed Eyes (Part 9) - Pastor Nate Schlegel - 05.17.26

You keep forgiving — and then you find yourself right back at the same place. This one is for you. In Fixed Eyes — Part 9, Pastor Nate tackles the cycle most people can't seem to break: forgiving, then sliding back into blame, bitterness, or regret — toward others and toward themselves. He shows why praise isn't just a church activity — it's a weapon. It silences the accuser, anchors you to the promises of God, and gives you the staying power to actually advance instead of reverting. Using Abraham's story in Romans 4 and Isaiah 61, Pastor Nate makes the case that the answer to the cycle isn't more willpower — it's a mouth full of the right thing. 📖 Series: Fixed Eyes | "Hope Stayed" — Part 9

Rightly Dividing the Word

You've read the Bible. But have you ever walked away unchanged — and wondered why? This message is for anyone who's ever felt like the Bible was just words on a page instead of something alive and real. In Rightly Dividing the Word, Kevin Fletcher breaks down why so many believers read Scripture without experiencing transformation — and what actually changes that. He walks through the difference between reading the Bible for information versus revelation, why mixing the Old and New Covenants creates confusion, and how Jesus is the center that makes the whole thing come alive. This isn't a theological lecture — it's a practical reset for how you approach God's Word every single day.

Tend The Garden - Pastor Evan Schlegel - 05.10.26

What’s growing in your heart? Because whatever you allow in your heart will eventually show up in your words… and whatever is in your words will shape the atmosphere of your home. In this message, Tending the Garden, we unpack the truth that our hearts are like gardens. And whether we realize it or not, we are constantly cultivating something. The question is: Are we cultivating faith, honor, love, and unity?Or are we allowing offense, criticism, irritation, and division to grow beneath the surface? Scripture tells us to “guard our hearts with all diligence,” because the condition of our heart affects everything: * Our words * Our relationships * Our homes * Our marriages * Our church family In this message, we talk about: * Why “what I allow grows” * How division starts as a thought before it becomes a conflict * The power of words to create life or death * How honor changes the atmosphere of a home * Why faith-filled words awaken destiny in others * Jesus’ prayer for unity before going to the cross A healthy family doesn’t happen accidentally. A healthy marriage doesn’t happen accidentally. A healthy church doesn’t happen accidentally. Someone has to tend the garden. The truth is: * Your words carry spiritual weight * Your atmosphere is being shaped every day * And what you speak over people matters more than you realize Faith words create faith atmospheres. Honor creates unity. Love protects what God is building. So the question is: What are you cultivating? Key Scriptures Proverbs 4:23 Matthew 12:25 Romans 10:17 Mark 3:25 Philippians 2:3 Galatians 5:13 Mark 11:23 Genesis 1:3 Mark 5:25–34 John 17:6–11