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When the future feels uncertain, remembering how God has helped you in the past can strengthen your faith for what comes next. In “The Stones Tell a Story,” we explore 1 Samuel 7:1–14 and discover why Samuel raised an Ebenezer stone as a reminder of God’s faithfulness. Through stories from our church’s 128-year history, this message invites us to renew our surrender to Jesus, recognize his provisi...

What do you hold on to when life feels overwhelming and your prayers seem unanswered? In “Holding to Hope at the End of Your Rope,” we explore Romans 4 and discover how faith changes both where we stand before God and how we withstand life’s hardest seasons. Through the examples of Abraham and David, this message reveals the freedom of receiving God’s grace and the strength of trusting his promise...

Are you tired of feeling like you have to prove yourself to God? In “The greatest trade in history,” we explore Romans 3:21–31 and the extraordinary exchange at the heart of the gospel: Jesus took our sin and deserved judgment so we could receive his righteousness through faith. Discover how the cross reveals God’s justice and mercy, frees us from trying to earn his approval, and changes the way w...

Have you ever reassured yourself that you’re a good person because you’re doing better than someone else? In “Why Your Goodness Isn’t Good Enough,” we explore Romans 2:1–3:20 and discover why comparisons, religious habits, and good intentions cannot make us right with God. This message challenges us to stop defending our sin, recognize our need for grace, and respond to God’s kindness with genuine...

Why do we keep looking to good things to give us what only God can provide? In this message on Romans 1:18–32, we explore how turning from our Creator affects what we worship, how we live, and how we treat others. This passage challenges every one of us to examine the sins we may be quick to excuse, while reminding us of the hope at the heart of the gospel: Christ died for us while we were still s...

How can we truly be made right with God? In this message from Romans 1:1–17, we discover that the gospel is not a call to improve our behavior, prove our worth, or earn God’s acceptance—it is the good news that Jesus offers forgiveness, new life, and undeserved righteousness to everyone who believes. Whether you feel far from God, exhausted from trying to be good enough, or uncertain about sharing...

In Luke 14:15-24, Jesus tells the parable of the Great Banquet to reveal the remarkable reach of God’s invitation and the excuses that can keep us from responding. In this message, we discover why knowing about Jesus is not the same as trusting Him, how salvation is offered freely because Christ has already paid the price, and why delaying our response can be more dangerous than we realize. Whethe...

In Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus calls Matthew—a man his community had judged, rejected, and written off—to leave his old life behind and follow Him. Matthew’s story reminds us that **no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace** and challenges us to stop defining people by their past when Jesus may be writing an entirely new future for them. Whether you need to let Jesus write a new chapter in your own sto...

The book of Revelation can feel confusing, intimidating, or even frightening—but what if it was actually written to give us hope? In this message from Revelation 1, we discover how to read apocalyptic literature through the right lenses, understand its powerful symbols without turning them into a secret code, and recognize that Revelation is ultimately pointing us toward Jesus, the victorious Lamb...

Philippians 4:13 is one of the most familiar verses in the Bible—but what does it actually mean? In this message from Philippians 4:10–20, we learn how understanding the biblical, cultural, historical, and literary context of New Testament letters can transform the way we read Scripture. Along the way, we discover that Paul’s famous words aren’t a promise that Jesus will help us accomplish anythin...

We're blessed to hear from our Lead Pastor Jeff Ellis, this morning as he brings us the final message in our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Sharing your faith can feel intimidating, especially when you think you need all the right answers. In this message, we hear that Jesus never asked us to change someone’s heart; he simply cal...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the seventh message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. What if worship is about far more than the music, we sing on Sunday? In this message from John 4:23–24 and Romans 12:1–2, we discover Jesus' invitation to become the kind of worshipe...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the sixth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Have you ever wondered what your purpose is... or whether God can really use someone like you? In this message, we explore Jesus' surprising definition of greatness in Mark 10:42–45 an...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the fifth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Why does generosity feel so difficult—even for people who sincerely want to trust God? In this message, we explore what Jesus and the Apostle Paul teach about money, revealing that our fina...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Jeff Ellis, this morning as he brings us the fourth message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Have you ever wondered what real repentance actually looks like? Is it simply feeling guilty about your mistakes, or is it something much deeper? In this message from our **Rooted** series...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the third message of our series called "Rooted", which is all about rhythms that help us grow a strong faith. Have you ever felt like you're trying harder but still struggling to grow in your faith? In this message from John 15:1–8, discover Jesus' invitation to stop striving and start ab...

Every day, countless voices compete for our attention, shaping the way we think, live, and make decisions. In this message from Psalm 1:1–3, you'll discover how the voice you listen to most is ultimately shaping the person you are becoming—and why God's Word is the only foundation that leads to lasting joy, wisdom, and spiritual fruitfulness. You'll also learn a simple, practical wa...

We're blessed to hear from our Campus Pastor Brant Cole, this morning as he brings us the first message of our new series, "Rooted" led by our campus pastor, Brant Cole. What does it take to develop a faith that remains strong when life gets difficult? In this message from Colossians 2:6–7, we discover that spiritual maturity isn't built through quick fixes or emotional moments...

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? In this Father's Day message from Psalm 78:5–8, we explore God's call to intentionally pass the baton of faith to the next generation. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, mentor, or simply someone who influences others, this sermon offers practical encouragement for teaching God's truth, modeling authentic faith, and making Jesus th...

What do you do when life feels like one challenge after another? In this message from 1 Peter 5:1-14, we explore how God meets us in seasons of suffering, pressure, disappointment, and uncertainty. Rather than seeing trials as signs that God has abandoned us, Peter teaches that they can become opportunities for deeper faith, greater intimacy with Christ, and lasting spiritual growth. If you'v...

What do you do when life feels like one challenge after another? In this message from 1 Peter 4:12–19, we explore how God meets us in seasons of suffering, pressure, disappointment, and uncertainty. Rather than seeing trials as signs that God has abandoned us, Peter teaches that they can become opportunities for deeper faith, greater intimacy with Christ, and lasting spiritual growth. If you'...

What does it really look like to follow Jesus without holding anything back? In this message from 1 Peter 4:1–11, we explore the challenge to “burn the ships” spiritually—leaving behind old ways of living, embracing faithfulness in suffering, and fully surrendering to Christ no matter the cost. This sermon offers practical encouragement for anyone wrestling with compromise, cultural pressure, disc...

What do you do when life feels heavy, confusing, or painfully unfinished? In this message from 1 Peter 3:18–22, we explore how the death, resurrection, and victory of Jesus completely reshape the way we view suffering, pressure, and uncertainty. Peter reminds believers that we cannot interpret our lives by the middle of the story because Jesus has already revealed how the story ends. This sermon o...

Life has a way of squeezing us through pressure, suffering, disappointment, and conflict... but what if those moments are not wasted? In this message from 1 Peter 3:8–17, Pastor Ben explores how God uses pressure to reveal what’s inside of us and form Christlike character through hardship. Whether you are walking through stress, relational tension, fear, grief, or uncertainty, this message offers...

In this Mother’s Day message, we explore the story of Jochebed, the mother of Moses, and discover how courageous, creative, and God-centered faith can shape generations. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, mentor, spiritual leader, or simply walking through a difficult season of life, this sermon offers encouragement to trust God in the unseen moments that often matter most. Through the powerfu...