Welcome to The Storehouse, where we gather and preserve the Teachings and Sunday messages of Beaver Lake Community Church. Here you can watch full-length sermon videos, explore past teaching series, and grow deeper through biblical preaching centered on Jesus and His Kingdom. Whether you are joining us from northern Michigan or tuning in from afar, we pray these messages strengthen your faith and draw you closer to Christ.
What does it really mean to be blessed?
In this week’s message from the UPSIDE DOWN series, Pastor Chris Sanders walks us back onto the hillside with Jesus to explore the often-misunderstood Beatitudes of mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and persecution.
Jesus isn’t offering feel-good encouragement.
He’s forming a people.
A people whose inner transformation inevitably reshapes their outward lives.
A people who step into conflict with mercy.
A people who carry peace into broken places.
A people who discover that faithfulness has a cost - and that cost is not a sign of failure, but of blessing.
In this message, you’ll discover:
This sermon is for anyone who:
Most of us approach faith like a checklist.
Jesus starts with a seat.
In UPSIDE DOWN — Take A Seat, Jesus sits on a hillside and begins His most famous sermon by blessing the very people we tend to disqualify. Before commands. Before correction. Before action.
This message explores the heart of the Kingdom—poverty of spirit, honest mourning, surrendered strength, and holy hunger—and why transformation doesn’t begin with trying harder, but with sitting long enough to be transformed.
What if the most important part of God’s work happens after the moment you think it’s over?
After the nets hit the shore.
After the wilderness.
After the call that changes everything.
What happens next?
In UPSIDE DOWN – The Moment After, we slow down and notice something most people miss: God’s Kingdom doesn’t move by coincidence. It moves with intention. And often, He invites ordinary people into His story before they feel ready, qualified, or significant.
Jesus doesn’t wait for crowds or credentials.
He begins quietly… modeling the Kingdom before explaining it.
If you’ve ever wondered:
Why God’s timing feels slower than expected
Why your calling feels unclear
Or why obedience often comes before understanding...
This message is for you.
Most people think following Jesus is about becoming more polished, more qualified, more “put together.”
But that’s not how it started.
Jesus didn’t walk into a synagogue looking for the best students. He walked onto a dock and called fishermen who already believed they’d failed the test.
In this opening message of our new series UPSIDEDOWN, Pastor Chris takes us to the shoreline of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus issued a call that still disrupts ordinary lives today.
If you’ve ever felt overlooked, disqualified, or stuck mending the same broken nets… This message is for you.
The Kingdom of God doesn’t work the way we think it should.
And the King is still calling.
Some chains are obvious.
Others are quiet.
They form in wounds, in habits, in fear, in unforgiveness, and in the places we learned to survive instead of heal.
In this powerful message, “Faithfulness - Hindering Chains,” Charmaine Creamer shares her testimony of deliverance and walks us through how spiritual, emotional, and unseen bondages can quietly hinder our intimacy with God, distort our faith, and rob us of freedom.
This is not a message about condemnation. It is a message about hope.
About a God who waits to be gracious. About a Savior who still sets people free. And about the authority Jesus has given His Church to walk in healing, deliverance, and faithful living.
If you’ve ever felt stuck…
If you’ve ever wondered why some patterns won’t break…
If you’re hungry for deeper freedom in Christ…
This message is for you.
What do you do when faith collides with pain?
When prayers feel unanswered.
When the story doesn’t turn out the way you hoped.
When the quiet question creeps in: “If God is faithful… why does this still hurt?”
This message was born out of a real conversation, a real question, and a season of prayer asking God what He wanted to say to our community right now.
In this sermon, Faithful When the Story Hurts, we talk honestly about:
- disappointment and doubt
- unmet expectations
- grief that doesn’t resolve quickly
- and a God whose faithfulness is deeper than our understanding
This is not a message full of clichés.
It’s not about pretending pain doesn’t exist.
It’s about learning to trust God’s character when the chapter isn’t finished yet.
If you’ve ever wrestled with faith, carried quiet questions, or wondered where God is in the middle of the hurt…
This message is for you.
Some of the most dangerous moments in our faith don’t come when life is falling apart.
They come after the prayer is answered.
After the breakthrough.
After the miracle becomes a memory.
That’s where drift quietly begins.
Not rebellion.
Not walking away.
Just Jesus slowly moving from the center… to the background.
This message isn’t for people who don’t believe in God.
It’s for people who have seen Him move.
It’s for the tired but faithful.
For the ones still showing up, still believing, but quietly wondering how to stay close to Jesus over the long haul.
For anyone who’s ever asked, “How do I keep my heart anchored when life gets loud?”
This sermon isn’t about trying harder.
It’s about returning to First Love.
Because faithfulness isn’t proven in the crisis —
it’s proven in how we live once the moment has passed.
And it all comes down to one simple, searching question we’ll be asking all year: Where is Jesus in your focus right now?
If your heart is hungry…
If you’re longing for something deeper than routine…
If you want faith that’s steady, joyful, and rooted in love —
this message is for you.
Take some time.
Lean in.
Let God search your heart… and gently draw you closer.
Faithful means keeping Jesus at the center — no turning back.
Most people don’t fall away from God.
They drift.
Slowly. Quietly. Respectably.
King Hezekiah didn’t collapse in scandal.
He didn’t abandon God in an instant.
He didn’t stop believing.
He just stopped seeking.
He started looking to his own strength instead of relying on God.
And the consequences didn’t hit him first…
they hit the next generation.
This message is an autopsy.
Not of a villain.
But of a once-great, God-seeking leader who lost tenderness of heart in the middle of blessing.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• Why spiritual fire fades after success
• Why routines replace relationship
• Why our kids inherit form without power
• Why God sometimes feels quiet after He moves powerfully
This sermon is for you.
If you’re praying for more in your life, your family, or our community — this message might be the warning and the invitation you didn’t know you needed.
** Don’t skim this one.
** Don’t multitask this one.
** Let it search you.
Where does God actually live?
Not where He can visit.
Not where He’s invited on Sundays.
But where He chooses to dwell.
That question has been sitting with us as we stand at the edge of a new year.
Not, “What will 2026 bring?”
But something far more unsettling… and hopeful:
** What kind of people does God feel at home with?
This message isn’t a “good-bye old year, hello new year” pep talk.
It’s not hype.
It’s not resolutions.
It’s an ancient, biblical invitation to become something far deeper:
A dwelling place.
A people so shaped by God’s presence that wherever they go… He goes too.
If you’ve ever wondered:
• why some faith feels alive and other faith feels hollow
• why God feels close in some moments and distant in others
• or what it looks like to carry God’s presence into real, everyday life
This message is for you.
Most of us know the story of Christmas… but do we know the purpose behind it?
We picture:
a manger, shepherds, wise men, stars, carols, and peace on earth.
But the Scriptures show something far bigger—and far more explosive.
Christmas was not a Hallmark moment.
It was D-Day.
Bethlehem wasn’t the end of the story…
it was the beachhead.
Jesus didn’t come simply to be adored in a stable -
He came to destroy the works of the devil,
to reclaim what was lost,
to bind up the brokenhearted,
to set captives free,
and to launch the most decisive move in the war for humanity’s souls.
In this message, we unwrap:
* why the angels didn’t come as a choir, but as an army
* what “peace on earth” meant… and who it was actually promised to
* why Bethlehem was necessary for Calvary
* why Christmas makes no sense without the Cross & the Resurrection
* how the Incarnation marks the beginning of the end for darkness
If you’ve ever wondered:
“Why did God come as a baby?”
“Why this way?”
“What does this mean for my life today?”
…this sermon will change the way you see Christmas forever.
And don’t just celebrate the story - step into the purpose.
What if Christmas isn’t a fairytale… but a courtroom-level, history-anchored, prophecy-fulfilled event that shook empires?
In Week 2 of Unwrapped, we pulled back the curtain on a truth most people have never seen:
A power-hungry Roman emperor who thought he was a god.
A political scandal that rewrote world history.
A global census that forced millions of people to move.
A teenage girl, pregnant with promise, walking 80 miles through rough terrain.
And a prophecy whispered 700 years earlier… landing on time, down to the village.
This wasn’t coincidence.
This wasn’t myth.
This was orchestration.
Luke didn’t write a bedtime story.
He wrote a case file.
Roman historians. Jewish records. Government documents. Archaeology. Hostile witnesses. Mathematical prophecy.
Every angle points to the same conclusion:
Christmas isn’t picture-perfect… it’s promise-proven.
If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt…
If you’ve ever wondered if the Bible is really trustworthy…
f you’ve ever questioned whether God is actually in control of history—or your life…
This message is for you.
Watch the full sermon and see what happens when empires move so prophecy can breathe, when false gods fall, and when the real King is revealed - not in a palace, but in a manger.
The proof is still speaking.
And the promise is still unfolding.
This sermon explores the concept of 'dangerous prayers' - deep, raw, and uncompromising prayers that invite God to search our hearts, expose our sins, and transform us completely. Charmaine emphasizes that these prayers are not fluffy or sugar-coated, but rather bold declarations of surrender that break the enemy's control and reveal our extreme level of faith. Using biblical examples like David's prayer in Psalm 139, Daniel in the fiery furnace, Esther's boldness before the king, and ultimately Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane, the message shows how dangerous prayers lead to challenges and trials but also to spiritual growth and victory.
When we pray dangerous prayers, the enemy gets stirred and may attack through other people or circumstances, but emphasizes that God strengthens us before sending us into challenges. The ultimate dangerous prayer was Jesus saying 'not my will, but yours be done,' which brought our salvation. Charmaine calls believers to rise up with reckless abandon, surrender fully to God, and be willing to pray dangerous prayers that will transform their lives, marriages, families, and churches.
This sermon explores Jonah chapter 3, focusing on God's relentless love and mercy. After being vomited up by the great fish, Jonah reluctantly obeys God's call to preach to Nineveh. Despite delivering what the pastor calls "the worst sermon ever" - just eight words proclaiming destruction in 40 days - the entire city repents from the king to the cattle. The sermon emphasizes that God had already prepared the hearts of the Ninevites before Jonah arrived, just as He prepares hearts today. The greatest miracle isn't the fish swallowing Jonah, but God's relentless pursuit of redemption for all people, even those we consider our enemies. The message challenges believers to carry God's heart of mercy rather than harboring bitterness, recognizing that God goes before us to prepare the soil wherever He sends us.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your relentless love and mercy in our lives. As we gather together today, we ask that You would open our hearts and minds to receive what You want to teach us through Your Word. Help us to set aside our preconceived notions and any bitterness we may be carrying, so that we can truly understand Your heart for all people. Lord, prepare the soil of our hearts just as You prepared the hearts of the Ninevites. We invite Your Holy Spirit to move among us and speak to us individually and as a group. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
This sermon explores Jonah chapter 2, where Jonah finds himself in the belly of a great fish after being thrown overboard. Rather than being a story of repentance, this chapter reveals how Jonah recites scripture from memory but distorts its meaning through his bitterness and offense. Pastor Chris explains how Jonah quotes at least 13 different biblical references, particularly from the Psalms, but leaves out the hopeful parts and adds his own dramatic flourishes. The message addresses two groups: believers inside the church who know scripture but view God through the lens of pain and bitterness, and those outside the church who have rejected a false caricature of God. The central theme is that God's light in the darkness serves as a mirror, revealing not just God's character but also the condition of our hearts and the distorted lenses through which we view Him.
Heavenly Father, we come before You today with open hearts, asking that You would prepare us to receive what You want to speak to us through Your Word. Lord, we acknowledge that sometimes our pain, our disappointments, and our offenses can cloud our vision of who You truly are. We ask that You would remove any distorted lenses from our hearts and help us to see You clearly - Your relentless love, Your abundant mercy, and Your perfect grace. Holy Spirit, open our eyes to see with Your eyes and our ears to hear what You want to say to each of us today. Help us to be honest about the condition of our hearts and receptive to Your transforming work in our lives. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
This sermon explores the book of Jonah, focusing on God's relentless pursuit of people despite their rebellion. Pastor Chris portrays Jonah as a prophet who, despite knowing God's voice clearly, deliberately ran in the opposite direction when commanded to go to Nineveh. Jonah's disobedience wasn't from confusion but from bitterness and hatred toward the Ninevites who had committed atrocities against Israel. The sermon emphasizes that God's storm and the great fish weren't punishments but acts of mercy to save Jonah and reposition him for redemption.
Pastor Chris highlights how God's relentless love extended not only to Jonah but also to the pagan sailors on the ship, who experienced a revival and committed themselves to Yahweh after witnessing God's power. This demonstrates God's character as merciful, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love - even toward those who seem undeserving.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris explores the biblical story of Elisha picking up Elijah's mantle after his mentor was taken up to heaven. Using this powerful imagery, he emphasizes that God's anointing and power (symbolized by the mantle) is available to all believers, but requires action. Pastor highlights three key points: the mantle is available to those who stay close to God and remain hungry for His presence; the mantle is costly, requiring complete surrender and death to self; and most importantly, the mantle must be swung - believers must take action and call upon God's power rather than remaining passive.
Charmaine discusses the importance of burning bridges to our past lives that hold us back from moving forward with God. Using biblical examples like David, Samson, and Saul (who became Paul), the message illustrates how crossing the wrong bridges can lead to destruction, while following God's compelling vision leads to restoration and purpose. The sermon emphasizes that we must guard the deposit of the gospel entrusted to us, avoiding irrelevant controversies and focusing on the transformative power of God's Word.
God In A Shaking World Pastor Chris Sanders
In this sermon, Pastor Chris reflects on the importance of remembering God's miracles and works in our lives. He shares personal testimonies of witnessing healings, deliverances, and even a resurrection, emphasizing that these miracles come not from human power but from the Holy Spirit. The sermon centers around communion as a sacred act of remembrance that anchors our faith and helps us avoid getting ahead of God through self-ambition.
- Remembering God's miracles and works in our lives is essential to our faith and gives Him glory while frustrating the enemy's attempts to make us forget.
- Communion is more than a ritual - it's a meal of deliverance that helps us remember Christ's sacrifice and refocus our priorities on Him.
- Self-ambition can lead us to get ahead of God's timing and plan, while true spiritual growth comes from surrendering our will to His.
- Like the Israelites at Passover, we should approach our spiritual journey ready for deliverance, with our 'shoes on and staff in hand.'
- Jesus calls us not merely to analyze Him intellectually but to feast on His presence and allow Him to become part of who we are.
Pastor Chris Sanders
Don't fall for the Trap of Offense. Let it drop. Leave it. Let it go.
Pastor Chris Sanders
SEEK - The Treasure and the Test
Hannah Henkel
SEEK: Don't Hide Your Light
Charmaine Creamer
SEEK Being Teachable
He never saw the famed King David, but he had heard the stories. He never spoke to Moses, but the echoes of Sinai thundered through his chest. King Josiah didn't follow in His evil father's footsteps. He learned how to Ask, Seek, and Knock to find the Presence of God.
There are stories in Scripture that feel like a warm embrace...
stories that hold our trembling hands and whisper comfort.
But then... then there are stories that slap us awake.
Stories that smell like scorched earth and sound like thundering silence.
Stories like Uzzah.
2 Samuel 6 is not a feel-good bedtime tale. It's a wake-up call.
To SEEK in the original Greek and and Hebrew means intentional, earnest serch (ba'qash), diligent pursuit (da'rash), and intense repeated and active pursuit, requiring both mental focus and physical movement (zeteo).
We live in a culture that promotes a casual, non-committal version of faith - one that looks spiritual on the outside but is empty on the inside. But Jesus is coming for a bride with oil in her lamp - those who have been pressed to get oil for their lamps by cultivating real intimacy with God.
Pastor Chris Sanders
Easter Sunday Service at Beaver Lake Community Church
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