Three Timbers Church's Podcast
Welcome to Three Timbers Church! We are so glad you found us online and encourage you to explore all there is to learn about our church located in beautiful Bennington, Nebraska. When you come to Three Timbers, you can come as you are to experience the love of Jesus through the people of God.
Whether young or old, single or married, new to church, or a lifelong attendee, there's a place for you here. We invite you to join us toward a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. We’re not real big, we’re not real small, and we’re definitely NOT stuffy. Wear your favorite jeans. Be comfortable. Enjoy a good cup of coffee. Listen to inspiring music. Hear a message that gets you thinking and relates to everyday life.
Our goal is to share the passion, power, and presence of Jesus with others. We believe in supporting families through service, education, and loving one another as Jesus loves us, unconditionally. Our worship style is relational, relating to God through Christ centered worship and relating to each other through God honoring fellowship. We invite you to join us for worship so we can welcome you personally.
Three Timbers Church's Podcast
Staying on Mission (Understanding the Purpose of the Church) - 3TC Podcast - Jeff Ryan - 2/2/2025
Pastor Jeff Ryan delves into the spiritual concept of wrestling with sin and imperfection, using the analogy of children physically wrestling at a church event to highlight this spiritual struggle. Jeff connects this idea to the practice of confession and the importance of recognizing and utilizing cultural symbols, like the universally recognizable McDonald’s golden arches, to convey the mission and identity of the church. Emphasizing the power of symbols, the sermon calls the congregation to consider what their church symbol communicates about its role and mission.
Central to the message is the imperative of discipleship, urging believers to adopt the role of apprentices to Jesus—learning from Him, emulating His actions, and actively replicating His teachings. The sermon passionately articulates the need for baptism and obedience to Christ’s commands as foundational practices of authentic faith. We, as the church, must focus on making disciples as its primary mission, akin to a business like McDonald’s focusing on its core product, thus fulfilling the Great Commission and expanding God’s kingdom through a committed, disciple-making community.
Welcome to Three Timbers Church! We are so glad you found us online and encourage you to explore all there is to learn about our church located in beautiful Bennington, Nebraska. When you come to Three Timbers, you can come as you are to experience the love of Jesus through the people of God.
Whether young or old, single or married, new to church, or a lifelong attendee, there's a place for you here. We invite you to join us toward a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is to share the passion, power, and presence of Jesus with others. We believe in supporting families through service, education, and loving one another as Jesus loves us, unconditionally.