The Reality We Choose to Live Inside: Why the Church Still Needs Confessions

In uncertain times, our hearts reach for something solid, but we often don’t realize how quickly our words start shaping our world. This message traces a story the Church has lived for centuries: fighting for clarity about who Jesus is and how truth is known. From the baptism waters of the early believers to the halls of empires and reformers, the same question keeps surfacing: What reality are we living inside? And once we name what’s true, we’re invited to live like it’s true.

Eddie BousumMarch 2, 2026LEV Churchconfession, creeds, Apostles’ Creed, Nicene Creed, early church, Athanasius, Arianism, Reformation, Martin Luther, Scripture authority, discipleship, truth, theology, awakening, LEV Church

Awakening: Week 4 - What God Uses Must Never Replace the God We Trust

Awakenings don’t end because God stops moving. They fade when we begin trusting what He once used. From Numbers 21 to John 3, this reflection calls us back to daily dependence.

Eddie BousumFebruary 3, 2026LEV Churchawakening, spiritual formation, idolatry, trust God, dependence on God, Numbers 21, bronze serpent, Nehushtan, Hezekiah, 2 Kings 18, John 3, revival, Great Awakening, George Whitefield, faith over familiarity, Christian discipleship, LEV Church

Baptism Sunday: Discovering Your True Identity in Christ

What if your identity isn’t found in what you do, but in who God says you are? In this Baptism Sunday message, Pastor Jordan explores what it means to be “clothed in Christ,” how Scripture redefines identity, and why baptism marks a powerful step from death to life.

Eddie BousumJanuary 29, 2026LEV Churchidentity in Christ, new creation, baptism, surrender, Kingdom life, freedom, grace, LEV Church, Awakening

Awakening: Week 2 - From Hearing to Devotion

Awakening doesn’t start when God decides to speak. It starts when people decide to listen—and respond. Acts 2 reveals the pattern: repentance, baptism, Spirit-empowered devotion, and a day-by-day faith that reshapes ordinary life.

Awakening: Week 1 - Do Not Refuse Him Who Speaks (Hebrews 12)

Awakening isn’t God finally deciding to speak—it’s people listening and responding. Week 1 of our Awakening series explores Hebrews 12:25–29, church history, and the danger of mistaking culture, atmosphere, or emotion for true spiritual awakening.

Eddie BousumJanuary 6, 2026LEV ChurchAwakening, Spiritual Awakening, Hearing God, Obedience, Hebrews 12, Revival, Church Culture, Christian Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, Great Awakening, Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, John Wesley, Awe and Wonder, LEV Church

Apocalyptic Christmas (Week 3): The Unveiling of Nearness

Christmas isn’t about God keeping His distance. It’s about God unveiling His heart—coming near to restore belonging, identity, and life in His presence.

Eddie BousumDecember 22, 2025LEV ChurchApocalyptic Christmas, Advent Sermon, Christmas Sermon, Presence of God, Nearness of God, Belonging, Identity in Christ, Incarnation, John 1, Luke 2, Bible Teaching, Christian Faith, LEV Church

Apocalyptic Christmas (Week 2): Stop Chasing Shadows and Come Home

We were never created to chase shadows. From Eden to the veil and sacrifice, Scripture reveals humanity’s deepest ache for belonging—and God’s invitation to come home to His presence.

Eddie BousumDecember 22, 2025LEV ChurchApocalyptic Christmas, Advent Sermon, Christmas Sermon, Stop Chasing Shadows, Belonging, Presence of God, Identity in Christ, Genesis 3, Eden, Old Testament Shadows, Veil and Sacrifice, Bible Teaching, Christian Faith, LEV Church

What Does It Really Mean to Be Born Again?

The phrase “born again” is familiar to many Christians—but often misunderstood. Discover what Jesus meant in John 3, why behavior can’t fix a birth problem, and how new birth changes your identity, nature, desires, and confidence before God.

Eddie BousumNovember 24, 2025LEV Churchborn again, new birth, salvation, Nicodemus, Jesus, gospel, identity in Christ, Holy Spirit, Christianity, discipleship, faith, grace, LEV Church, Marshfield WI