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Sermon: What Are You Doing / James 2:14-26 (Nov 6 2022)

Level Ground Mennonite ChurchDec 01, 2022

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Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

Speaker: Keith St. Jean

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Reflection Questions:

In what areas of life have you noticed significant growth? What did that growth require from you? Are there things that you had to give up (good or bad) in order to fully engage with that growth?

Are there times in your life when you felt that you were truly loved? What impact did that love have on you? How has that experience of love influenced how you treat the people in your life?

Mar 28, 202436:17
Lent Series: I AM the Good Shepherd

Lent Series: I AM the Good Shepherd

Speaker: Andrew Haak

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Reflection Questions:

In what ways has Jesus been a shepherd to you? How does his example and teaching shape your imagination of what the church can be?
How do you discern the Shepherd’s voice?  What rival or distracting voices do you sort through?

Mar 15, 202429:20
Lent Series: I AM the Gate

Lent Series: I AM the Gate

Speaker: Andrew Haak

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Reflection Questions:

When was a time you were excluded or exploited?

In what situations are you prone to be a gatekeeper? What compels you to do this?

In what ways have you experienced welcome and compassion through Jesus? How does living into the reality that Jesus is our gate shape our community?

Mar 15, 202423:28
Lent Series: I AM the Light of the World

Lent Series: I AM the Light of the World

Speaker: Andrew Haak

Scripture: John 8:12

Reflection Questions:

What are the areas of your life that have experienced the light of Jesus bringing direction, comfort, and truth?

Where are you still experiencing darkness and shadow?

How is God nudging you to participate in His mission of being His light in the world?

Mar 15, 202428:08
Lent Series: I AM the Bread of Life

Lent Series: I AM the Bread of Life

Speaker: Andrew Haak

Scripture: John 6:35

Reflection Questions:

What has God done to sustain you through your life, especially the difficult seasons? How have you experienced Jesus being your daily bread?

In what ways does the practice of communion nourish your faith?

How does living in the present change with the knowledge that you have eternal life with God?

Mar 15, 202433:10
Sermon: Parable of the Weeds

Sermon: Parable of the Weeds

Speaker: Andrew Haak

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Reflection Questions: How does Jesus' message of patience and hope meet you as we wait for his kingdom to come its fullness? 

What is God growing in you? What fruit has been formed in your life as a result of being a part of his kingdom? 

Feb 12, 202429:27
Sermon: Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Sermon: Parable of the Wedding Banquet

Speaker: Keith St. Jean

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Reflection Questions:

Do you realize that you are guests at a party not because of anything you bring but because of the generosity, compassion, and love of the host?

How does that realization shape your worldview and how you "live, move and have your being?"

"Come to me, all you who are struggling hard and carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) "I came so that they could have life-indeed so that they could live life to the fullest." (John 10:10) How do these verses reflect the invitation to the party and its lasting impact in your life?

Feb 12, 202420:45
Sermon: Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

Sermon: Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

Speaker: Jesse Nickel

Scripture: Luke 16:19-3

Reflection Questions:

  1. How does this parable make you feel? Do you find it challenging or encouraging? Why?
  2. What surprises you about Jesus, or what has surprised you in the past? Do you find anything that Jesus said or did shocking or offensive?
  3. Do you find yourself motivated to do “the right thing” by the prospect of eternal punishment or reward? How does this parable challenge such motivations?
Feb 12, 202433:33
Sermon: Parable of the Mustard Seed

Sermon: Parable of the Mustard Seed

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Reflection Questions:

What small ways do you see the kingdom of heaven been sown in your life and in our community? How are you trusting that God’s kingdom is advancing and growing, even if it doesn’t look like in the moment?
In what ways are you participating in the global realities of God’s kingdom? How are you expressing hospitality and inviting others to find rest, safety and welcome in God’s family tree? 

Jan 21, 202427:30
Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday - January 21, 2024

Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday - January 21, 2024

Reflection on the shared convictions of Anabaptists

Jan 21, 202411:17
Sermon: Parable of the Builders

Sermon: Parable of the Builders

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Reflection Questions:

In what ways has Jesus been a rock for you? Can you think of a time when acted upon his instruction: what did that lead to?

What is the current state of your foundation? How are you being nudged to respond to Jesus' words today?

Jan 21, 202427:24
Sermon: Parable of the Sower

Sermon: Parable of the Sower

Speaker: Keith St. Jean

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15 Reflection Questions:

How would you describe the state of your “soil” right now? Are you fertile ground, or hard, rocky, or thorny? What in your life is bringing about this state? If you would like to, what can you do to bring about a change in the state of your soil?

Thinking about the sower in the story, why would he scatter the seed indiscriminately without regard for the type of soil it falls on? What does that tell us about God and about ourselves?

Jan 21, 202419:25
Christmas Eve Reflection - The King of Love

Christmas Eve Reflection - The King of Love

Speaker: Keith St. Jean


Jan 07, 202413:31
Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas

Blue Christmas Service Recording

Jan 07, 202401:26:56
Sermon - Third Advent

Sermon - Third Advent

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Jan 07, 202419:44
Sermon - Second Advent

Sermon - Second Advent

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 and Luke 4:14-30 Reflection Questions:

In what way(s) have you experienced the joy of justice? 


What does the good news of Jesus mean to you in your current season or circumstance? How are you feeling nudged to respond?

Jan 07, 202428:51
Sermon - First Advent

Sermon - First Advent

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 and Isaiah 7:1-17

Reflection Questions: Does trusting in God come easy for you or is it difficult? C

an you think of a time when you had to choose between trusting in God or taking a different approach? 

What does it look like for you to put your hope in Jesus this Christmas season?

Jan 07, 202430:17
Core Practice - Stories from the Congregation

Core Practice - Stories from the Congregation

Three stories shared about living out the core practices central to Level Ground.

Jan 07, 202419:21
Core Practices: Reconciliation

Core Practices: Reconciliation

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24

Nov 23, 202314:07
Core Practices: Reconciliation - Peace Sunday

Core Practices: Reconciliation - Peace Sunday

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Reflection Questions: What do you look for in wisdom? How do you discern godly wisdom from everything else?

Can you think of a time in your own life when sowing peace lead to a harvest of righteousness? Where are you currently sowing peace? What does that look like? How does it feel to wait for peace to come to fruition? 

Nov 23, 202326:24
Core Practices: Reconciliation

Core Practices: Reconciliation

Speaker: Clifford Weber

Nov 07, 202328:40
Core Practices: The Lord's Table - Communion

Core Practices: The Lord's Table - Communion

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Luke 22:7-38

Reflection Questions: How does seeing the brokenness that gathered at the Last Supper shape how you imagine living out the Lord's Table?

In what ways have you experienced your brokenness being welcomed by Jesus and redeemed by him?

How are you being nudged to follow Christ's example of humility in service and sacrifice around the Lord's Table? 

Nov 07, 202334:00
Core Practices: The Lord's Table - A more Christlike way

Core Practices: The Lord's Table - A more Christlike way

Speaker: Keith St. Jean

Scripture: Didache 1:1-5 & Philippians 2:5-11

Reflection Questions:

What is your most dominant image of God? Where did that image come from? How does this image affect how you treat yourself, the people around you, and all of creation?

How has Christ shown you that God is love? Are there key moments in your life that illustrate this truth? How can you participate with the God who is love?

Nov 07, 202330:08
Core Practice: Kingdom Prayer - Thanksgiving

Core Practice: Kingdom Prayer - Thanksgiving

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Reflection Questions:

How have you experienced prayerful thanksgiving leading to God's peace?

Can you think of a time where you were prompted to be thankful in the midst of a conflict? Was this a positive or negative experience? What made it so?

What is something you can express to God today in a prayer of thanksgiving?

Nov 07, 202324:00
Core Practice: Kingdom Prayer - Lament

Core Practice: Kingdom Prayer - Lament

Speaker: Pastor Josh Willms

Scripture: Psalm 88 & Lamentations 3

Reflection Questions:

Think back on a time when you experienced great loss or pain. What was that grief like for you? Did you feel pressure from yourself or others to get past or get over grieving that loss?

How does the rawness of Psalm 88 echo the pain and emptiness that you or someone you know has experienced?

How might you provide a safe space for someone who is grieving to express their lament to God?

How does reading Lamentations 3 help you grieve a loss? How can expressing words like this or helping someone else express such words give space to lament the brokenness in our world together?

Nov 07, 202325:55
Core Practices: Kingdom Prayer - Confession

Core Practices: Kingdom Prayer - Confession

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Reflection Questions: How have you experienced confession bringing connection and restoration with God and others?


In what way are you being invited to prayerful acknowledge your need for God today?

Sep 28, 202322:59
Pastoral Installation & Commission Service

Pastoral Installation & Commission Service

Speaker: Shel Boese


Commissioning and Installation of Andrew Haak and Josh Willms as Pastors of Level Ground.

Sep 28, 202333:10
Sermon: Acts 27 (September 10, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 27 (September 10, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

Where have your difficult experiences in life taken you? What doors or paths have challenging circumstances opened for you?
How have you experienced God in the middle of a storm? What words of comfort or promise have helped carry you through hardship?
In what ways can you draw inspiration from Paul’s example? How would living as though you were in your last chapter change how you lived today?

Sep 17, 202331:03
Sermon: Summary in Acts (September 3, 2023)

Sermon: Summary in Acts (September 3, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

Can you think of a time when you had to wrestle a difficult decision with God? Who are the people in your life that you trust to discern this with?
How has encouragement and hospitality been extended to you on your journey? Who has walked with you and stuck with you through times of great difficulty?
Conversely, who are those that you have welcomed into your family and home as they have journeyed through your life? How might God be inviting you to come alongside someone as they face hardship and uncertainty?

Sep 17, 202331:34
Sermon: Ephesians 2:14-18 (August 27, 2023)

Sermon: Ephesians 2:14-18 (August 27, 2023)

Speaker: Jesse Nickel


Reflection Questions:

How have you experienced the Shalom, the Peace of God in your life through Jesus?

Do you have stories of reconciliation or restoration?

In what ways have you experienced disunity, division, or polarization?

Do you struggle with the urge to just write some people off?

Or do you feel written off by others?

If you imagine a community defined by Shalom, what comes to your mind? And how does that make you feel?

Sep 17, 202334:52
Sermon: Acts 19:1-22 (August 20, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 19:1-22 (August 20, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak

Reflection Questions:

What does turning to Jesus today look like for you? How would you describe what it means to follow Jesus? What were the gaps in understanding that were filled along the way as you grew in faith?
How have you experienced the power of God in your life? In what ways has that power led to confession, witness and transformed lives?

Sep 17, 202332:09
Sermon: Acts 18:5-11 (July 30, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 18:5-11 (July 30, 2023)

Speaker: Keith St. Jean


Reflection Questions:

In what ways has suffering shaped you? How could you see your suffering as being filled with potential?

How do you see your suffering as compost instead of garbage?

Has the community of God's people provided comfort for you in your suffering?

How could you be a comfort to the people around you?

Sep 17, 202337:49
Sermon: Acts 17:15-34 (July 23, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 17:15-34 (July 23, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions: What are the longings, questions, and profound insights about God that we can discover in our society? 

How might we affirm and satisfy these by highlighting their fulfilment in Christ? 

What are the present day idols that exist, those things that attract our devotion, affections, and trust?

How might Christ be inviting you into fuller alignment with him? 

Sep 17, 202327:15
Sermon: Acts 17:1-15 (July 16, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 17:1-15 (July 16, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

What difficulties have you endured either coming to Christ or remaining with him? How has obstacles, troubles and suffering shaped your understanding of Christ and faith?

What are some of the ways you have seen a church respond to tension and turmoil? What did you learn from that situation? 

Jul 21, 202331:03
Sermon: Acts 16:11-40 (July 8, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 16:11-40 (July 8, 2023)

Preacher: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

How have you experienced freedom, freedom from darkness and the things that enslaved you? In what ways are you still waiting for freedom?

How have you seen the church link together those who otherwise would never be connected to one another?  What are some ways a shared commitment to Jesus has connected you to others in a way you didn't think possible?

Jul 21, 202329:32
Sermon: Acts 15 (June 25, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 15 (June 25, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

How have you seen churches make decisions and work through disagreement? Was this a positive or negative experience for you?

In what ways has the Spirit guided you through a time or situation that required discernment? What is something that you are in the process of discerning right now?

Jul 21, 202332:09
Sermon: Persecution, Prison and a Prayer Meeting Acts 12:1-17 (June 11, 2023)

Sermon: Persecution, Prison and a Prayer Meeting Acts 12:1-17 (June 11, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Josh Willms


Reflection Questions:

How do you see the early church embodying the practices of Reconciliation, The Lord's Table, and Kingdom Prayer?

What does it look like for you to live out these practises in daily life?

Can you think of a time that God answered your earnest prayer? What does that look like?

Jul 21, 202322:51
Sermon: Acts 9:32-43 (May 28, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 9:32-43 (May 28, 2023)

Speaker: Pastor Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

In what ways do you observe gifts of the Spirit at work in our LGMC community?

How have you been equipped by the Spirit to participate in God's work and witness?

To where and to whom is the Spirit guiding you?


Jul 21, 202332:40
Sermon: Acts 7:2–53 (May 21, 2023)

Sermon: Acts 7:2–53 (May 21, 2023)

Speaker: Jesse Nickel


Reflection Questions:

Looking back at your own life, where and how do you see God at work in it?

Where have you been participating in God's story?

Reflecting on your own life, the story you live each day, where might you notice the fingerprints of the Creator?

What distracts you from noticing God's presence in the world around you?

What stories have shifted the way you understand your identity, the world, and your place within it? How has the story of Jesus impacted your story?

Jul 21, 202329:22
Sermon: Economy of Grace (Acts 5:1-10)

Sermon: Economy of Grace (Acts 5:1-10)

Preacher: Keith St. Jean


Reflection Questions:

“A proper community is a commonwealth: a place, a resource, an economy. It answers the needs, practical as well as social and spiritual, of its members - among them the need to need one another.”

Wendell Berry

  1. When you have a need, whether it be financial, spiritual, social, or any other, what is the first place you think to go for help? Why there?

  2. According to Wendell Berry all our needs can be met in a “proper” community. According to Luke in a transformed Christ-following community there should not be a needy person among us. What are some ways that we have been living this out at Level Ground and what are some new ways that we can begin to live into this economy of grace?


May 20, 202341:30
Sermon: The Prayer Full Church (Acts 3:1-10)

Sermon: The Prayer Full Church (Acts 3:1-10)

Preacher: Andrew Haak


May 20, 202320:42
Sermon: Live a Good Story (Acts 2:42-47)

Sermon: Live a Good Story (Acts 2:42-47)

Preacher: Andrew Haak


Reflection Questions:

1. What is it about this description of the early church that you find exciting or appealing?

2. Where are the challenges in living this out?

3. How are you being nudged to respond today?

May 20, 202324:49
Sermon: Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Sermon: Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Preacher: Gareth Brandt

Exploring what it means to be 'pentecostal' Anabaptists.


Reflection Questions 1. What are some ways that you have seen the gifts of the Holy Spirit manifest through others?
2. How does it make you feel to know that God’s Spirit is for everyone, and that includes you?

Apr 26, 202318:13
Sermon: Living Proof (Acts 1:1-11)

Sermon: Living Proof (Acts 1:1-11)

Preacher: Andrew


Reflection Questions:

1. How have you experienced the gift of the Holy Spirit in your life?

2. What does being Christ's witness and partner in His kingdom building look like to you?

3. How has Jesus been made visible to you through His people?

Apr 26, 202330:13
Sermon: Easter Sunday (April 9, 2023)

Sermon: Easter Sunday (April 9, 2023)

Preacher: Andrew

Apr 26, 202316:28
Tenebrae Service (April 6, 2023)

Tenebrae Service (April 6, 2023)

Tenebrae meaning shadows, a time of reflection on Jesus' moments before the cross.

Apr 14, 202349:39
Sermon: Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023)

Sermon: Palm Sunday (April 2, 2023)

Preacher: Josh


Exploring stories of Lazarus and the Triumphal Entry.

Apr 14, 202323:14
Sermon: Isaiah 40:27-31 (Mar 26 2023)

Sermon: Isaiah 40:27-31 (Mar 26 2023)

Guest Preacher: Tigist

(this is the audio from her pre-recorded video message for us)

Apr 04, 202315:05
Sermon: Zachaeus / Luke 19:1-10 (Mar 19 2023)

Sermon: Zachaeus / Luke 19:1-10 (Mar 19 2023)

Preacher: Clifford

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Apr 02, 202317:31
Sermon: The Audacity of it All / Mark 10:35-45 (Mar 12 2023)

Sermon: The Audacity of it All / Mark 10:35-45 (Mar 12 2023)

Preacher: Andrew

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Apr 02, 202328:34