Marriage is like a giant magnifying glass. The longer you're with your spouse, the more they'll start to see your rough edges (and vice versa). So what do you do when things get hard? This week’s message explores how husbands and wives are called to honor each other, even when it’s difficult. By following Jesus in our marriages, we'll ultimately learn how to honor God with our increased capacity to love others like Him.
Jul 21, 2025•39 min•Ep. 308
Wherever you are, God can use you right now. In 1 Timothy 4:12, we see Paul's call to lead now—not later—through your words, actions, love, faith, and purity. Tune in as we explore five ways to live intentionally amid pressure and doubt. Paul’s message to Timothy remains relevant today: you're created to lead by example, right where you are in life.
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Ep. 307
What if church equipped us to go out and make a difference, not just sit and listen? In the final part of our Reach series, Pastor Dan takes us to Acts 13 and helps us rethink what it means to be a body of believers. It’s not just about showing up on Sundays; it’s about being sent out to share the Gospel. The Church in Antioch didn’t stay comfortable or play it safe. They fasted, prayed, listened to the Holy Spirit, and sent everyone to spread the Good News of Jesus. This message reminds us that...
Jun 23, 2025•34 min•Ep. 306
What happens when following Jesus becomes difficult? Living out your faith can feel like a tough obstacle course filled with criticism and pressure coming from all sides. But as we see in Acts 12, the harder the world tries to suppress our faith, the more it spreads. Tune in as we dive into how the Gospel overcame the major challenges faced by the early Church. Remember: you were made to follow Jesus through every obstacle because God’s purpose always advances.
Jun 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 305
We're all searching for purpose: what if Jesus has the answer? In this powerful message from Acts 11, Pastor Abe reminds us that the mission of the Church is to help people belong to Christ, grow in Christ, and reach the world for Christ. This passage challenges us to move past self-preservation and step into Gospel-centered living. We’ll look at how early believers made a difference by boldly sharing their faith, equipping everyday people for leadership, and living out the mission of Jesus with...
Jun 09, 2025•37 min•Ep. 304
Living a life on mission for Christ also means living a life that reflects his character. As we dive deep into God's word, we'll reflect on how generous of a God we serve and how that should propel us to do the same. Embracing the opportunity God gives us while having a generous heart, how is God calling you to live a life of generosity?
May 26, 2025•42 min•Ep. 303
God often works through women to accomplish extraordinary things. In Acts 9, the story of Tabitha offers a powerful reminder that faithfulness and strong character are tools that God uses to advance His Kingdom. Tabitha's life shows us what it looks like to serve and influence others with grace. Her legacy reminds us that when we live faithfully, God can work through us in ways we might never expect. Tune in as we explore how this godly woman left a lasting impact for the Gospel—and how we can l...
May 13, 2025•36 min•Ep. 302
Scripture makes it abundantly clear that Christ will return. As His followers, how can we wait well? Jesus gave us a clear commission: to proclaim His Gospel to the ends of the Earth. At the same time, Christ cautions us against trying to predict His return—only the Father knows the time. Instead, He calls us to live with steadfast hope, pursuing holiness, godliness, and joyful obedience. Tune in to discover how you can live a hope-filled life in light of Jesus’ promised return....
May 05, 2025•32 min•Ep. 301
The message of Easter tells us that Jesus defeated death, rose from the grave, and ascended into Heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of God. This is a powerful story, but if we’re honest, the thought of Christ’s ascension can be a confusing idea. So, what does His ascension really mean? Listen in as we talk about how God's plan for our Savior resulted in Jesus ruling over us with intention, interceding for us with love, and commissioning us for a special mission.
Apr 29, 2025•42 min•Ep. 300
What if the resurrection wasn’t just a moment in history—but the turning point of your life? The death and resurrection of Jesus isn’t just an annual reflection—it’s the event that changed everything. In the Gospel of Mark, we meet four witnesses who reveal who Jesus is: a Roman soldier who calls Him the Son of God, a religious leader who buries Him as King, women who proclaim Him risen, and a young man in white who points to our hope of new life. Jesus conquered the grave, breaks our sin cycles...
Apr 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 299
What does it mean when believers take Communion? As followers of Christ, Communion calls us to unity, personal reflection, and the public declaration of our faith. The act of taking Communion impacts both our walk with Jesus and our relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ. Join us as we take a deeper look at God’s design through the lens of the Lord’s Supper.
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 298
We can’t escape God's call. That might sound unsettling, but the truth is God is sovereign—He reigns over the world and over our lives. When God calls us, there’s no running away from Him, even if we try. That's because the Creator of the universe loves us deeply. He wants a personal relationship with us, no matter where we are in life. Listen in as we explore what it means to be called by God and why His invitation is inescapable.
Mar 31, 2025•40 min•Ep. 297
Are you willing to let Jesus open your eyes? Without Christ, we live in spiritual blindness—searching or longing for something we may not fully understand. Yet, when Jesus meets us in our brokenness, He meets us exactly where we are and offers His transformative power. The key is our willingness to acknowledge our need for Him. Only then can we receive His gift of sight and salvation. Join us as we reflect on the story of the blind man in John 9, exploring how Jesus opens our eyes—both spiritual...
Mar 24, 2025•42 min•Ep. 296
Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail tosee Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, allowing His nature to shape us—not the other way around. Join us as we discover how God’s people can rightly know Jesus.
Mar 19, 2025•34 min•Ep. 295
What are your motives for following Jesus? Not everyone follows Him for the right reasons, but eventually our true motives will reveal themselves. As we walk with Jesus, it's important to do a heart check and ask ourselves if we're aligned with His purpose. Listen in as we walk through John 6 and consider these three questions: Are you following because of who you want Jesus to be? Are you following because of what you can get? Are you following because of who Jesus is?...
Mar 10, 2025•38 min•Ep. 294
How does Jesus demonstrate His divine authority? In the Gospels, we see Jesus healing the sick, drawing people to repentance, and working on the Sabbath. These counter-cultural acts revealed His ultimate authority as the Son of God. Jesus is the sovereign Lord who commands us to live in the fullness of His grace, repent of our sins, and join in His ongoing work of renewal in the world. Listen in as we walk through John 5:1-18
Mar 04, 2025•39 min•Ep. 293
Have you ever asked God for a sign? When we find ourselves in these situations, we are likely fearing the unknown — maybe we feel stuck or wonder where to turn. In these moments, we might be tempted to rely on things that give us temporary hope, but by turning to Christ, we'll discover that we don’t really need a sign. Listen in as we dive into John 4:46-54 and ask these three key questions: Will you believe without conditions? Will you ask without doubt? Will you trust without wavering?...
Feb 24, 2025•35 min•Ep. 292
Have you ever heard the hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms?’ The lyrics are full of truth straight from scripture. It speaks to the assurance that we can lean on Christ in all things. Christ is our all-sufficient helper and comfort. We are continuing in our message series, Signs of the King , looking at the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is. In life, we are constantly searching for direction. We desire guidance, even if we are getting it from the wrong places. As a result of our misguid...
Feb 17, 2025•26 min•Ep. 291
We are beginning a new sermon series titled, Signs of the King , where we will dive into the first eleven books of John while looking at the signs and wonders Jesus performed. As we walk through each of these chapters, we will consider openly who Jesus is and what that means for us. So, what will you find if you investigate Jesus? When we’re in Christ, we discover that He answers honest skepticism, honors sincere inquiry, and calls for sustained attention. We are offered an invitation to investi...
Feb 10, 2025•39 min•Ep. 290
Have you ever wondered what Jesus desires for His followers? Today, we are concluding our series, Why Pray? where we've been studying through John 17. In this passage we see a glimpse of Jesus' prayer life, we see what He was truly concerned about and what was on His heart before His crucifixion. We see in this final section of scripture, what Jesus desires for those who would believe in Him. Jesus desires that we experience God's unity, God's glory, and God's love. Jesus' desire for us is that ...
Feb 06, 2025•31 min•Ep. 289
Do you ever wonder what your purpose is? How do you find it? Do you even have one? These are questions many of us have wrestled with, but we each have a greater, deeper purpose than we might realize. We have been studying John 17 throughout our series Why Pray? In this passage, we read a prayer that Jesus prayed just hours before His crucifixion. At the Last Supper, we see Him praying to His Father over His disciples and His purpose. Within Christ’s prayer, we can find the purpose that He longs ...
Jan 27, 2025•31 min•Ep. 288
Are you confident in your prayers? When you pray do you have confidence that God will hear you or protect you? Maybe you wonder how you can have that confidence. Throughout our series on prayer, we’ve seen Jesus pray for Himself and his disciples, within His prayer we read of Christ coming into unity with the Father. Today, as we continue in our series, Why Pray? We will continue to see how through prayer we can come to know Christ deeper. Can we be confident when we pray for God’s protection? Y...
Jan 23, 2025•31 min•Ep. 287
Have you ever wondered if God is generous? Maybe you have trouble fully understanding what God has given us or if He’s given us anything. But we see in scripture that He is generous, giving more than we could ever imagine. As we continue in our series, Why Pray? We will look at how the Lord has been generous towards us. The more time we spend in the Word, the more we will learn God's character. Jesus’ heart is for His children and those who will follow Him. He is trustworthy and His Word is true...
Jan 13, 2025•30 min•Ep. 286
Why do we pray? How should we pray? Questions many of us have likely wondered before. As we strive for growth in our relationships with God, prayer is a main way we get to know who God is and align our hearts with Him. This new year we are beginning a new series, Why Pray , looking at the High Priestly prayer Jesus prayed to examine why and how we should pray. So, why should we pray? To glorify God. When we pray, we are entering into a conversation with God, the Holiest of all. He loves to hear ...
Jan 06, 2025•37 min•Ep. 285
Jesus’ incarnation brought freedom for His people. The birth of our Savior Christ changed the world. He brought light and joy to the world and transformed darkness to light. We are continuing in our Advent series, Radiant , looking at the birth of Jesus and the importance it had then and what it means for us now. Jesus frees us from our captivity of sin and shame. Through His gift of relationship with Him, Christ frees us from the burden of sin, He crushes the pain of Satan’s accusations and def...
Dec 17, 2024•34 min•Ep. 284
How can we experience lasting joy? Not the temporary happiness, that the world seems to be chasing, but joy that withstands our circumstances. Last week we kicked off our Advent series, Radiant , diving into the hope that Christ holds and the gift that is found in Jesus’ birth. The light that the coming of Jesus brings us is eternal, He offers us hope and joy. In Him, we can experience forever joy—that never dissipates, even in the difficult parts of life. Jesus fills us with joy by growing our ...
Dec 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 283
Dec 02, 2024•29 min•Ep. 282
Happy Sunday, church family! As many of us will celebrate Thanksgiving this week, we pray that you can find moments to reflect and have an attitude of gratitude. We hope you enjoyed this week's sermon and that it challenged you in your faith.
Nov 25, 2024•41 min•Ep. 281
Who are you sharing the Gospel with in your everyday life? Maybe you are more reserved when it comes to spreading the love of Christ or maybe it's something that comes naturally to you, either way scripture tells us about the joy it brings to communities when it is shared. This Sunday, we will hear from Pastor Chris about sharing the joy of the Gospel. In the church, it's important for us to have leaders who teach the Gospel and members who take the Gospel and to share it with neighbors who need...
Nov 18, 2024•30 min•Ep. 280
How do we walk with the Spirit? Is it as simple as walking and the Spirit joins us? In a way, it is as simple as that, but if we want to live lives liberated from the law and walk in the freedom of Christ, there are a few other steps we have to take. Today we continue in our message series in Galatians, Good News , diving into what it means to be free in Christ. Before we come to know Christ, we long to gratify our desires, our flesh. We live with internal passions to be fulfilled; every time we...
Nov 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 279
