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In this message, we begin the series Jesus in Real Life by exploring how to respond to trials through the lens of Book of James. Drawing from James 1, the sermon teaches that trials are not meaningless but are used by God to build perseverance, maturity, and a deeper faith. Rather than seeking quick relief or worldly advice, believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom, remain grounded in His tr...

In this message, we explore Matthew 6 and the model prayer that Jesus Christ gave His disciples, answering the question: what should we actually pray for? This sermon walks through the The Lord’s Prayer as a framework for aligning our hearts with God’s will, priorities, and presence. Rather than focusing only on personal desires, we are challenged to seek God’s kingdom first and trust Him for dail...

In this message, we explore Jesus’ teaching in and uncover how our deepest hungers shape the direction of our lives. This sermon challenges us to examine what we are truly craving—whether it’s success, relationships, or God—and how those desires are being formed by our community, experiences, and daily habits. You’ll be encouraged to see that hunger isn’t a weakness, but an invitation to pursue so...

In this message, we explore how to truly discern and follow God’s direction in our lives, not by relying on our own understanding, but by learning to hear His voice. T hrough the story of Jesus calling His first disciples in Luke 5, we see that God’s direction often requires surrender, obedience, and letting go of comfort. The sermon challenges us to ask better questions—shifting from “What is God...

In this Easter message, The Reality of the Resurrection , the speaker unpacks how the resurrection of Jesus is not just a story to believe, but a reality to experience in everyday life. Through Romans 6 and other scriptures, he explains how the resurrection transforms our identity, freeing us from sin and making us new in Christ. The message also highlights how Jesus’ victory changes our status, a...

In this message, Ryan explores what it truly means to believe in the Church through the lens of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He unpacks a biblical definition of the Church as a set-apart people—citizens of heaven—called to worship, disciple, pray, and live in authentic community. Centered on Jesus’ prayer, the sermon highlights four defining marks of a healthy church: knowing God deeply, living in un...

In this message, we explore what it means to be baptized with the Holy Spirit and why Jesus told His disciples to wait for this gift before stepping into their calling. The sermon unpacks how the Holy Spirit empowers believers for the kingdom of God, producing boldness, transformation, and a deeper hunger for Him. Through the book of Acts, we see that the Spirit brings power, activates spiritual g...

In this message, we explore who Jesus is through Philippians 2 and the Apostles’ Creed: the Son of God, the Messiah, and our Lord. This sermon centers on the truth that Jesus is supreme over all creation, fully God, fully human, and the only one worthy of our faith, worship, and allegiance. It also highlights the power and authority carried in the name of Jesus, reminding us that his name brings h...

In this message, Dan explores one of the most important truths about God: that He is not only almighty and creator, but also Father. Walking through John 13–16 and the Apostles’ and Nicene Creed themes, he shows how Jesus consistently used moments of confusion and interruption to reveal the heart of the Father. The sermon highlights several facets of God’s fatherhood: He thinks ahead for us, makes...

In the first message of The Creed series, we explore the opening words of the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe.” Walking through Hebrews 11 and Romans 10, this sermon unpacks what biblical faith truly is—confident trust in Jesus that leads to obedience, not superstition or empty words. Christianity does not begin with “I do,” but with “I believe,” rooted in what Jesus has already accomplished on the cr...

In the final week of our series on the four Greek words for love, we explore phileo—the love of friendship—and why it’s often the most neglected kind of love in our lives. From Jesus’ anguish in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26), we see that real friendship means having people you can bleed with, wrestle with, and be honest with when life is crushing. We also learn the difference between vulne...

In Part 3 of the series Is This Really Love?, we explore eros—romance, passion, and desire—through Song of Solomon 8:6–7 and what Scripture says about love’s power. This message shows eros as a good gift from God, while warning that unsubmitted passion can become a false god that drives decisions, compromises character, and damages relationships. You’ll hear a clear framework for putting love in t...

In week two of Is This Really Love? , Pastor Ryan teaches from Romans 12:9–21 that real love isn’t just spoken—it flows from a changed heart. He unpacks storgē (familial affection) as the “warmth of mutual family love” that should mark the church, especially in a divided world. This message shows how God’s own tender affection toward us becomes the source for loving others—including those who hurt...

In this message, we open a new February series, Is This Really Love? , by grounding our understanding of love in 1 John 4:7–12. Scripture reveals that God is the source and definition of love, showing us agape—self-sacrificing, covenantal love—most clearly through the cross of Jesus Christ. This sermon challenges cultural definitions of love that stop at feelings or words and calls us to measure l...

In this message from Guest Speaker Daniel Fernandez, we explore the role of the Holy Spirit as God’s companion with us through seasons of change. Drawing from John 14 and Acts 2, this teaching unpacks how Jesus promised the Spirit not as a concept to fully explain, but as a presence to be experienced. We wrestle honestly with questions, misconceptions, and wounds surrounding the Holy Spirit while...

In week three of our Changes series, we explore Mark 1:35–42 and discover how transformation often begins with place —the environments and rhythms that shape our hearts. From Jesus waking early to pray in solitude, we learn that real change comes from being with God , not just doing more, and that fruitfulness flows from connection to Him. We also look at the power of the right companions , the ki...

In Week 2 of our series called CHANGES, we open Luke 4:1–14 and explore the cost of change through Jesus’ time in the wilderness. Real transformation doesn’t bypass the process—sometimes the Spirit leads us into hard places so our faith can be formed and our lives can be refined. This message challenges us to give up self-dependence and idols, and to pick up deeper dependence on God and a passiona...

In Mark 1:1–11, we kick off our new series “Changes” by looking at where real change actually begins—Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God. This message unpacks the difference between external change and spiritual transformation, showing how God renews us from the inside out. We’re challenged to prepare the way through repentance and making room for Jesus, stepping into 21 days of prayer and fasting (...

As we wrap up 2025 and look ahead to the new year, this message shares eight keys to starting 2026 strong, rooted in Philippians 3:12–14. Through faith, community, humility, simplicity, and action, we’re invited to let go of the past and press forward into everything God has prepared for us. This teaching offers practical encouragement to pursue real, lasting change while defining success through...

In this Christmas Eve message, Pastor Ryan takes us to an unexpected place—Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew 1—to show that grace has been woven into God’s story from the very beginning. By highlighting the brokenness, scandal, and redemption found in Jesus’ family line, we’re reminded that God doesn’t hide messy stories—He redeems them. Ryan shares his own testimony of how God met him in pain and addic...

In this Advent message, Pastor Ryan continues the Christmas series by exploring “Joy in the Mess” from Luke 2:4–20 , reminding us that Jesus often meets us in the most broken and ordinary places. He unpacks how true Christian joy goes deeper than a good mood—it’s rooted in the good news that Christ came to save, deliver, and set us free. Through the story of the manger, the shepherds, and the ange...

In this message from Matthew 2:1–12, we follow the Magi’s journey to Jesus and discover that the Prince of Peace often shows up in the middle of chaos—not after it’s gone. Pastor Ryan unpacks what biblical “peace” (shalom) really means: wholeness found in a person, not the absence of problems. He challenges the common traps that steal peace—distraction, shame, performance, and fear—and points us b...

In this first message from Banner's Advent series, we look to the arrival of Jesus as our true source of hope. Walking through the story of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary in Luke 1, Pastor Ryan shows how God is still at work even when our prayers feel delayed and life doesn’t look like we expected. He shares personal stories of disappointment, longing, and breakthrough to remind us that hope l...

In part three of our Higher Vision series, Pastor Ryan unpacks the question, “Why tithe?” through Malachi 3 and the biblical principle of firstfruits. He teaches that tithing isn’t about God needing our money, but about offering our first and best to Him as an act of worship, trust, and spiritual maturity. As we honor God with the first 10% of our income, He promises to provide for our needs, free...

In part two of our A Higher Vision series, Pastor Ryan unpacks what it means to manage our money God’s way through stewardship, obedience, and generosity. Drawing from the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, he reminds us that God owns it all, we simply manage it, and that faithfulness matters far more than the amount we have. This message gets super practical with a biblical framework for our f...