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

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Doug Schorle 8-25-24 | Signs of Life: What Real Faith Looks Like in Action
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
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 consider whether their daily lives reflect the heart of Jesus.
This message offers more than encouragement—it offers a spiritual diagnostic. If you've been wondering whether your walk with God has gone stale, or you're ready to grow in visible, everyday holiness, this sermon will guide you back to the source of transformation: Christ in you. Learn how to embody the character of Christ in every relationship, every decision, and every moment.

Monday Oct 06, 2025
Alex Kremer 8-18-24 | What Are You Being Shaped By?
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
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 Him. You'll hear the difference between outward religiosity and inward formation—and why Paul was willing to endure suffering for the spiritual maturity of others.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, stagnant, or unsure of what growth in Christ should actually look like, this message offers clarity, conviction, and comfort.You’ll walk away challenged—but encouraged—to pursue a faith that not only believes but becomes.

Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Ned Brown 8-11-24 | The Power of Belief: What Are You Trusting In?
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
Sunday Oct 05, 2025
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, saving belief the gospel calls us to. Whether you’re struggling with doubt, stuck in religion, or curious about what faith in Jesus really looks like, this message offers clarity, encouragement, and challenge.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your belief is real—or if it’s enough—this sermon will guide you to the truth. Stop wandering in uncertainty and discover the assurance that only the gospel brings.

Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Alex Kremer 8-18-2024 | No Other Gospel: Holding Fast to the Truth
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
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 teachers, confronting hypocrisy, or clarifying the promise to Abraham, his message is unwavering: You are not saved by works—you are saved to walk in freedom.
This sermon reminds listeners that the gospel isn’t just a starting point—it’s the foundation for all of life. If you’ve ever struggled with performance-based faith, guilt, or spiritual exhaustion, this message will re-center your heart on the sufficiency of Christ and the joy of living in grace.
Don’t settle for a distorted gospel. Discover again what it means to live as a Spirit-led, cross-centered follower of Jesus.

Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
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: not just saved, but embraced as heirs with Christ.
If you're stuck in striving, shame, or spiritual insecurity, this teaching offers clarity and freedom. Understand the relational depth of the Gospel and the unshakable position we hold as God’s children.

Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Alex Kremer 7-28-24 | Redeemed by Grace, Not Religion
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
Thursday Oct 02, 2025
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 our identity is not in what we do but in what Christ has done.Whether you're weighed down by religious expectations or searching for assurance of your standing before God, this message will realign your heart with the true, liberating message of the gospel.
Experience the freedom of sonship, not slavery.

Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Grant Nelson 7-21-2024 | Fan the Flame: Rekindling a Bold Faith
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
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 to shrink back in a culture that’s increasingly hostile to biblical truth.
You’ll discover what it looks like to rely on the Spirit of power, love, and self-control—and why guarding the gospel isn’t just a calling for pastors or missionaries, but for every follower of Jesus.
If you’ve ever struggled with spiritual intimidation, fear of rejection, or feeling unequipped to speak truth, this sermon will strengthen your resolve and refocus your purpose. Christ has called us, saved us, and empowered us. It's time to step forward.

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Alex Kremer 7-14-24 | No Longer Slaves, But Sons
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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 believers. You’ll discover how faith replaces law, how baptism unites us with Christ, and how spiritual adoption grants us a new identity that transcends race, class, and gender.
Whether you’re wrestling with legalism, struggling to feel accepted, or just wondering what it really means to be a child of God—this message will bring clarity, hope, and a challenge to walk in the freedom Christ has secured.
You're not just forgiven—you belong.

Monday Sep 29, 2025
Doug Schorle 7-7-2024 | Jesus: Our Identity
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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 your mind on things above” and live in the reality that your life is hidden with Christ in God.
You’ll hear what it means to put off sin, put on Christlike virtues, and let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. This sermon challenges listeners to stop striving for significance in the world and start walking in the new self—one that reflects Christ in everyday speech, relationships, and purpose.
If you’re weary from trying to “find yourself,” this message will anchor you in the identity that never shifts: who you are in Jesus.

Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Ned Brown 6-23-2024 | Confess and Believe: The Simplicity of Salvation
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
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 about believing the truth and calling on the name of the Lord.
This sermon brings both clarity and urgency. You'll learn what it really means to be saved, why the message must be shared, and how God uses ordinary people—like you—to bring His word to the world.
If you’ve ever wondered how to explain the gospel to someone else, or questioned if you’re “good enough” for God, this message will point you to the simplicity, accessibility, and power of faith in Christ.