One to Another with Dr. Pete Pawelek

Helpers make all the difference.

Don't you love it when your kids help you with something? Sure, sometimes their “help” feels more like a distraction than a contribution—but honestly, it is always great just having them around. Even when they’re not doing much, their presence matters.

As we wrap up our series Erased, this last message will focus on one of the most powerful and personal truths about the Holy Spirit: He is our ...

Some things in life just go better together. You probably agree—there are certain combinations that just work. In one song, the artist paints a picture of perfect pairings:

A 40 HP Johnson on a flat-bottom metal boat

Coke cans and BB guns, barbed wire and old fence posts

8-point bucks in autumn and freshly cut cornfields

One arm out the window, one hand on the wheel

Coffee and a sunrise, Sunday drives and time to kill

We all have...

Some things in life just go better together. You probably agree—there are certain combinations that just work. In one song, the artist paints a picture of perfect pairings:

A 40 HP Johnson on a flat-bottom metal boat

Coke cans and BB guns, barbed wire and old fence posts

8-point bucks in autumn and freshly cut cornfields

One arm out the window, one hand on the wheel

Coffee and a sunrise, Sunday drives and time to kill

We all have...

Any lasting, meaningful work in your life will bear the unmistakable fingerprints of the Holy Spirit.

Just like trying to fully understand God the Father or Jesus the Son, unpacking all the ways the Holy Spirit works would take years of sermons. That’s not our goal today—and it’s not the goal of this series.

Instead, we’re starting with a simple but powerful aim: to discover two major ways the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. ...

Any lasting, meaningful work in your life will bear the unmistakable fingerprints of the Holy Spirit.

Just like trying to fully understand God the Father or Jesus the Son, unpacking all the ways the Holy Spirit works would take years of sermons. That’s not our goal today—and it’s not the goal of this series.

Instead, we’re starting with a simple but powerful aim: to discover two major ways the Holy Spirit moves in our lives. ...

In a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood, overlooked, or even forgotten, this series seeks to bring Him back into focus. Too many believers live as if the third person of the Trinity has been erased from their faith experience—reduced to a vague concept rather than embraced as a living, active presence.

In this opening message, Pastor Pete invites us to rediscover who the Holy Spirit truly is: not a force, not a f...

In a world where the Holy Spirit is often misunderstood, overlooked, or even forgotten, this series seeks to bring Him back into focus. Too many believers live as if the third person of the Trinity has been erased from their faith experience—reduced to a vague concept rather than embraced as a living, active presence.

In this opening message, Pastor Pete invites us to rediscover who the Holy Spirit truly is: not a force, not a f...

Foolish builders reject wise foundations. Wise builders rebel against foolish ones.

Have you ever built something with your own hands? In today’s world, fewer and fewer people have had that experience. But growing up on a farm in the country, building things was just part of life.

In this message, Pastor Pete talks about all the things he built as a kid and how those things didn't last. Why? Because children tend to be foolis...

Foolish builders reject wise foundations. Wise builders rebel against foolish ones.

Have you ever built something with your own hands? In today’s world, fewer and fewer people have had that experience. But growing up on a farm in the country, building things was just part of life.

In this message, Pastor Pete talks about all the things he built as a kid and how those things didn't last. Why? Because children tend to be foolis...

What do you treasure most in life? What comes second? Third?

For some, it might be a relationship—a marriage, a close friendship, or a deep connection with someone special. For others, it could be an accomplishment—something you worked hard for and are proud of.

Maybe it’s your children, your family, or the legacy you’re building, or it could be something you own—a home, a car, or something you’ve always dreamed of having.

What do you treasure most in life? What comes second? Third?

For some, it might be a relationship—a marriage, a close friendship, or a deep connection with someone special. For others, it could be an accomplishment—something you worked hard for and are proud of.

Maybe it’s your children, your family, or the legacy you’re building, or it could be something you own—a home, a car, or something you’ve always dreamed of having.

For many believers today, navigating the role of the Old Testament law in light of the New Covenant can be confusing. Most people tend to fall into one of three categories:

Legalistic – These individuals view the law in rigid, black-and-white terms. They often believe they are right and others are wrong, measuring righteousness by strict adherence to rules. While this approach may stem from a desire to honor God, it can lead to ...

For many believers today, navigating the role of the Old Testament law in light of the New Covenant can be confusing. Most people tend to fall into one of three categories:

Legalistic – These individuals view the law in rigid, black-and-white terms. They often believe they are right and others are wrong, measuring righteousness by strict adherence to rules. While this approach may stem from a desire to honor God, it can lead to ...

Today, we’re beginning a brand-new sermon series called Rebel.

When we think of Jesus, the image that often comes to mind is one of gentleness—meek, humble, wise, and full of compassion. And yes, Jesus was all of those things. But He was also something more—something unexpected.

If you’ve read through some of the New Testament, you’ve likely noticed that Jesus didn’t always go with the flow. He wasn’t afraid to challenge the ...

Today, we’re beginning a brand-new sermon series called Rebel.

When we think of Jesus, the image that often comes to mind is one of gentleness—meek, humble, wise, and full of compassion. And yes, Jesus was all of those things. But He was also something more—something unexpected.

If you’ve read through some of the New Testament, you’ve likely noticed that Jesus didn’t always go with the flow. He wasn’t afraid to challenge the ...

Let’s be honest—talking about leaving isn’t usually enjoyable.

Sure, leaving for a long weekend, a cruise, or a vacation can be exciting. But most of the time, leaving is a difficult topic. It brings fear, anxiety, and the sobering reality that change is inevitable.

Today, we’re focusing on the most profound example of that reality: the moment we all must face one day—unless, in His divine will, God sends Jesus back soon. We’...

Let’s be honest—talking about leaving isn’t usually enjoyable.

Sure, leaving for a long weekend, a cruise, or a vacation can be exciting. But most of the time, leaving is a difficult topic. It brings fear, anxiety, and the sobering reality that change is inevitable.

Today, we’re focusing on the most profound example of that reality: the moment we all must face one day—unless, in His divine will, God sends Jesus back soon. We’...

In this message, we’re going to explore what it means to laugh like Jesus—and why embracing joy and laughter is a vital part of our journey toward holiness.

Some might argue that Jesus never laughed, pointing out that Scripture never explicitly says He did. And yes, that’s true—the Bible doesn’t record a moment where Jesus laughs. But we believe that joy, happiness, and laughter were deeply woven into His life. Why?

Because J...

In this message, we’re going to explore what it means to laugh like Jesus—and why embracing joy and laughter is a vital part of our journey toward holiness.

Some might argue that Jesus never laughed, pointing out that Scripture never explicitly says He did. And yes, that’s true—the Bible doesn’t record a moment where Jesus laughs. But we believe that joy, happiness, and laughter were deeply woven into His life. Why?

Because J...