Best Ankeny Free Church Podcasts (2025)

The Lord breaks bonds and His Gospel sets us free, but how? Have you been set free? Watch or listen to this week's powerful message from Acts chapter 16:16-40 with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Closed Doors and Open Hearts" | Pastor J.D. Abell | May 4, 2025 48:52

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The Spirit of God opens doors and opens hearts. Is your heart open? https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Baptism Sunday Prayer & Celebration Service! 1:04:13

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Baptism Sunday Celebration Service https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Easter Sunday: The Resurrection Changes Us 33:21

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Easter Sunday: The Resurrection Changes Us. Has it changed you? Listen now to this powerful message from Lead Pastor Todd Hessel. Ankeny Free Church | Easter 2025 https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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The Goodness of God: Week One "The Lord is good to all" with Pastor Todd Hessel 43:18

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📖 🎙️God's greatness is robust! Praise comes from experiencing the goodness of our God. | Psalm 145 (The Goodness of God: Week One) The Lord is good to all," with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Church Conflict" | Pastor Todd Hessel | April 13, 2024 42:55

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Conflict is painful but inevitable. Learn how we should navigate conflict. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "The Gospel Centered Church" | Pastor Todd Hessel | March 30, 2025 44:32

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📖 What hills do we die on, and where is there room to flex for the sake of others? The early church wrestles with these very things and helps us as we wrestle with these things today. Watch or listen now to this week's message from Acts: to the ends of the earth "The Gospel Centered Church" https://www.ankenyfree.church…

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March 30, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - The Jesus Who's More Than We Think: How Can We Follow Jesus Today? 39:12

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Ashley Lentz from March 30, 2025By Ashley Lentz - Hope West Des Moines Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Not a warm welcom" | Pastor Todd Hessel | March 23, 2024 47:13

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🎙️We are called to serve the Lord in difficult situations, but the pressure can look different depending on where it comes from. Here's how we face these pressures faithfully. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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March 23, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - The Jesus Who's More Than We Think: How Did Jesus Surprise the World? 38:21

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from March 23, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Rejoice or Reject" | Pastor J.D. Abell | March 16, 2025 53:54

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Each of us must choose - to Rejoice in the Gospel or to Reject it. What will you choose? 📖 Listen to this powerful message from Acts 13:13-52 with Pastor J.D. Abell. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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March 16, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - The Jesus Who's More Than We Think: Did Jesus Really Do Miracles and Do They Still Happen? 41:50

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from March 16, 2025By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "The Gospel is Sent to Save the Blind" | Acts 13:1-12 45:37

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "The Gospel is Sent to Save the Blind" | Acts 13:1-12 | Pastor J.D. Abell https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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March 9, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - The Jesus Who's More Than We Think: Who Is Jesus? 38:36

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from March 9, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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March 5, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Ash Wednesday 43:11

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from March 5, 2025By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: to the ends of the earth: "God’s power in a violent world" March 2, 2025 44:29

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God's sovereign expansion of the Gospel is not hindered by kings, public sentiment, or even violence. This passage teaches us some lessons about pride, persecution, and prayer. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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March 2, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: How and When Will the World End? 37:14

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Minister Emily Beltrame from March 2, 2025By Emily Beltrame - Hope Ankeny Minister

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "Church planting 101" | Acts 11:19-30 45:43

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God miraculously forms His church using ordinary ingredients. And the people started calling the believers - Christians https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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February 23, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: What's So Amazing about Grace? 41:25

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from February 23, 2025By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "Table Fellowship" | Acts 11:1-18 45:07

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📖 Who gets to tell you who you can eat with? The Lord does. This week we will look at opposition to the Gospel from religious people. Listen now! Acts: to the ends of the earth "Table Fellowship" | Acts 11:1-18 with Pastor Todd Hessel https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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February 16, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: What is Truth...And Who Gets to Decide? 42:16

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 16, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Ordering from the entire menu" | Pastor Todd Hessel | February 9, 2025 44:46

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The Gospel going to everyone is no small thing. But it is a key thing. Listen now to this message from our series in the book of Acts - With Pastor Todd Hessel // Acts 10:1-48 https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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February 9, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: How Can a Good God Allow Suffering? 38:18

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 9, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Jesus working through people" | Pastor Todd Hessel | Acts 9:32-43 44:00

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The Lord is not simply at work in a few but in many people. No small parts exist in the drama of Christ's unfolding Gospel expansion. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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February 2, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: What Is Church? 36:50

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from February 2, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "The unlikely and unembraced disciple" Acts 9:19b-31 | Pastor Todd Hessel 44:38

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Jesus said that he would show Saul how much he must suffer for His name. Now we see what that looks like for him and what that can look like for us. Listen now! https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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January 26, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: Who Is God? 31:34

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from January 26, 2025By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40) | Pastor Todd Hessel. 45:29

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Can our circumstances keep us from God? See how God sends Philip to give surprising insight to an unlikely convert. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Acts: to the ends of the earth "This is the Way" Acts 9:1-19a with Pastor Todd Hessel. 40:13

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Jesus can completely change your life. Which way are you heading? Watch or listen now to this week's message from the book of Acts. "This is the Way". https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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January 19, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: What Is the Meaning of Life? 41:35

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 19, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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January 12, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: How Can We Be Born Again? 40:43

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 12, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: "Philip and the Magician" | Pastor Todd Hessel | November 5, 2025 41:40

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What does it mean to be great? In Acts 8:4-25, we see the greatness of the Gospel collide with worldly greatness. Acts: to the ends of the earth: Philip and the Magician Acts 8:4-25 with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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January 5, 2025 - Hope Ankeny - Hope Ankeny - First-Order Questions: Creation or Evolution: How Did We Get Here? 37:39

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from January 5, 2025By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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True Connection: Abiding in Christ | John 15:1-11 | Speaker: Jonah Vos 29:58

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There is a difference between simply knowing Christ, and truly abiding in Him. What does this difference look like? Are you abiding in Christ? Let's explore what Jesus says. Watch or listen now to this week's message from speaker Jonah Vos "True Connection: Abiding in Christ" (John 15:1-11) https://www.ankenyfree.church…

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December 29, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Joy to the World!: Magic Moments 35:58

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from December 29, 2024By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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December 24, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Christmas Eve 2024 - Let it Shine! 42:14

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from December 24, 2024By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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A Not So Silent Night - Zechariah's Song "The Benedictus" 39:33

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Christmas is about seeing the war and following Jesus as our way to peace. Watch or listen now to A Not-So-Silent Night (Zechariah’s Song) - The Benedictus - Luke 1:68-79 with Pastor Todd Hessel. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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A Not So Silent Night - Mary's Song 37:28

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Our beautiful nativity scenes don't capture the shame that would have been surrounding Christ's birth. Yet Mary didn't see the shame, but the Lord who was turning the tables on the world. Listen now to this week's message "Mary's Song: The Magnificat" with Pastor Todd Hessel https://www.ankenyfree.church…

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December 15, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Joy to the World!: Make Room for the Main Course! 32:10

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Nick Brannen from December 15, 2024By Nick Brannen - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "The Martyr" | Pastor Todd Hessel | December 8, 2024 41:25

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Sometimes following Jesus means losing your life. Acts 7 helps us to see how, when we are surrounded by rejection, we are to stand in the grace of God. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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December 8, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Joy to the World!: Angels and Demons...For Real! 43:09

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from December 8, 2024By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth: The complaint of the widow // Act 6:1-7 // Speaker:Hunter Thorpe 38:46

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Acts: To the ends of the earth: The complaint of the widow // Act 6:1-7 // Speaker:Hunter Thorpe https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "When the wheels fall off the wagon" // Acts 6:8-15 // Bob Bressert 37:05

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "When the wheels fall off the wagon" // Acts 6:8-15 // Bob Bressert https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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December 1, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Joy to the World!: What Are We Waiting For? 40:38

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Minister Emily Beltrame from December 1, 2024By Emily Beltrame - Hope Ankeny Minister

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November 24, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Building Hope for Tomorrow: CELEBRATE: A Thanksgiving Offering to God 47:29

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from November 24, 2024By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts "We must obey God" | Pastor Todd Hessel | 09.17.2024 42:10

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A commitment to the Gospel means a commitment to God above all things. This week, we will see that commitment tested in ways we still face today. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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November 17, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Building Hope for Tomorrow: LOVE: The Greatest Gift! 39:07

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from November 17, 2024By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor

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Acts: To the ends of the earth "The Spirit of God forming the people of God" | Pastor Todd Hessel | November 10, 2024 47:53

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The church shares and cares for one another. Listen to how the Spirit empowers us to become the people of God. https://www.ankenyfree.churchBy Ankeny Free Church

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November 10, 2024 - Hope Ankeny - Building Hope for Tomorrow: HOPE: Treasures in Heaven! 36:45

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Hope Ankeny - Sermon by Pastor Scott Rains from November 10, 2024By Scott Rains - Hope Ankeny Pastor