Atlantic Gospel Hour

Atlantic Gospel Hour

Biblical exposition and gospel-centered preaching from Atlantic Gospel Chapel, an independent evangelical church in Atlantic, Iowa. Since 1954, we've been committed to faithful Bible teaching that encourages believers, explains salvation through Jesus Christ, and addresses life's challenges through the lens of Scripture. Each message reflects our dedication to the inspired, inerrant Word of God.

Episodes

October 17, 2025 46 mins

Are you certain about what you believe—or do doubt and confusion still linger? In this sermon, Grant Nelson walks us through 1 John chapters 2–5, unpacking the core truths Scripture reveals about God and how those truths anchor our faith. This message challenges surface-level Christianity and invites you into a deeper, more confident understanding of who God is, what He has done, and how we’re called to respond. Whether you’re a ne...

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What’s growing in the garden of your soul?

In this sermon, Ned Brown walks through Galatians 5:22–26, highlighting the sharp contrast between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. With deep pastoral care, he explores how love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control aren’t simply traits to aspire to—they're evidence of a Spirit-led life. More than a checklist of behaviors, ...

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How should believers live under earthly governments—even flawed ones? Romans 13 confronts us with a challenging yet vital command: to submit to governing authorities as those established by God. In this powerful sermon, Alex Kremer unpacks the tension between faith and civic responsibility, challenging modern listeners to reconsider their attitudes toward law, taxes, and authority. Drawing directly from Scripture, he reminds us tha...

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What does it look like to truly live for Christ in your closest relationships—your home and your workplace? In this powerful message, Doug Schorle unpacks Colossians 3:18 through 4:1, a passage that speaks directly to wives, husbands, children, parents, and workers. Rather than viewing these roles through the lens of culture, Paul calls believers to see them through the lens of Christ's lordship.

Each role comes with a unique calli...

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Is your life producing fruit that reflects the Spirit of God—or something else entirely? In this impactful sermon, Alex Kremer walks through Galatians 5:22–26 and unpacks the transformative nature of the Fruit of the Spirit. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control—these aren’t just character goals; they’re the supernatural evidence of a life walking in step with the Spirit.

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What defines a faithful life? Paul’s emotional farewell to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20 offers a stirring portrait of integrity, perseverance, and purpose. Drawing from both Acts 20 and key passages in Ephesians, Ned Brown explores the character of Paul’s ministry—marked by humility, hardship, and an unshakable commitment to proclaiming the Gospel.

This sermon invites every believer to examine their own walk with Christ. Are we s...

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Are you aware of the enemy that wages war within your own heart? In this powerful message from Galatians 5:16–21, Alex Kremer exposes the intense spiritual conflict between the flesh and the Spirit. Paul doesn’t sugarcoat it—the sinful nature is real, active, and destructive. But he also gives us the hope and clarity we need to overcome.

This sermon unpacks what it means to "walk by the Spirit" and why doing so is the only path to ...

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Is your freedom in Christ building others up—or tearing them down? In Galatians 5:13–15, Paul delivers a sharp reminder: Christian liberty isn't a license for selfish living, but a calling to love. Pastor Alex Kremer unpacks this passage with clarity and conviction, exposing the subtle ways we misuse our freedom—often to serve ourselves rather than others.

This message will challenge how you view freedom and relationships within...

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October 9, 2025 48 mins

What’s stopping you from running well? In Galatians 5:7–12, Paul confronts a church detoured by false teachers, urging them to return to the true Gospel of grace. In this sermon, Alex Kremer unpacks what it means to be hindered in our walk with Christ—by others, by religion, or even by our own doubts. Through Paul’s passionate rebuke, we’re reminded of the urgency to stay rooted in Gospel truth, discerning voices that seek to pull ...

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Is your work just a job—or a calling from God? In this Labor Day message, Grant Nelson dives into the heart of what the Bible says about labor, drawing from Luke 10 and other Scripture to reveal a powerful truth: your daily work has eternal significance when done for the Lord. Jesus’ words, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few,” challenge us to view our roles—whether in the workplace, the home, or ministry—as par...

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What are the visible signs that your faith is alive? In Colossians 3:12–17, the Apostle Paul doesn’t just describe what Christians should believe—he lays out what it should look like. Compassion. Kindness. Humility. Patience. Forgiveness. Love. These aren't optional traits; they are the natural overflow of a life transformed by Christ. In this message, Doug Schorle challenges listeners to examine their spiritual "vital signs" and c...

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What is being formed in you right now? Is it the world, your desires—or Christ Himself? In this stirring message from Alex Kremer, we explore Paul’s heartfelt plea in Galatians 4:19: “I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you.”

This isn’t a surface-level call to believe but a deep, urgent appeal to be transformed. Alex unpacks what it means to move beyond knowing about Jesus to truly being shaped by H...

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What do you really believe—and does it matter? In this message, speaker Ned Brown walks us through Scripture to unpack the true nature of belief in Jesus Christ. Far more than mental agreement or emotional experience, genuine belief transforms your identity, secures your eternity, and changes how you live today.

Drawing from various Bible passages, this sermon contrasts cultural misunderstandings of “faith” with the powerful, savin...

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What are you really relying on—God’s grace or your own goodness? Galatians delivers one of the clearest, boldest defenses of the true gospel: that salvation comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

In this message, Alex Kremer ties together the heart of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, highlighting the freedom believers have in Christ and the danger of drifting back into legalism. Whether Paul is correcting false ...

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What defines you—your past, your performance, or your position in Christ? In this compelling message from Galatians 4, Alex Kremer walks through the powerful truth that believers are no longer slaves, but sons and daughters of the living God. Paul reminds us that God sent His Son to redeem us, and then sent His Spirit to confirm our adoption. This sermon cuts through performance-based religion and reorients us to our identity: n...

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Are you living in freedom—or just trying to earn it? Many people believe that salvation must be maintained by rule-following or spiritual performance. In this compelling message, Alex Kremer unpacks Paul’s continued confrontation with legalism and the radical freedom found in the gospel of grace. Drawing from the heart of Galatians, the sermon highlights the danger of adding anything to Christ’s finished work and reminds us that...

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What keeps you silent when you know you should speak up for your faith? In 2 Timothy 1, Paul writes from prison to a young and timid Timothy, urging him to fan into flame the gift of God—and to not be ashamed of the gospel.

In this message, Grant Nelson explores how Paul equips Timothy to face fear, endure suffering, and stand boldly for Christ. This isn’t just ancient encouragement—it’s a timely charge for every believer tempted t...

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What if your entire identity changed in a moment? Galatians 3:23–29 presents a dramatic shift from being bound under the law to being set free through faith in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, Alex Kremer walks through the Apostle Paul’s powerful declaration that we are no longer slaves, but sons—and heirs—of God.

This isn’t just a theological upgrade. It’s a complete transformation of your relationship with God and your fellow be...

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September 29, 2025 46 mins

Who are you, really? The world tells you to look inward or backward to define yourself—your past, your preferences, your performance. But Scripture calls us to look upward.

 

In Colossians 3:1–17, Paul reminds believers that their identity is no longer rooted in the old self, but in Christ who is seated at the right hand of God. In this message, Doug Schorle unpacks what it means to “set yo...

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How close is salvation? Closer than you think. In Romans 10, the apostle Paul strips away confusion and brings it all into focus: “If you confess with your mouth… and believe in your heart… you will be saved.”

In this message, Ned Brown walks through one of the clearest and most powerful explanations of the gospel in all of Scripture. Romans 10 teaches that salvation is not about religious performance, ancestry, or law-keeping—it’s...

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