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In this Advent message from Pastor Steve we look closely at the often-overlooked human story behind the birth of Jesus by exploring the willingness of Mary and Joseph. Through Matthew 1:18–25 and Luke 2:1–7, we see two ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances—unexpected pregnancy, public misunderstanding, physical hardship, and profound uncertainty—yet choosing obedience at great persona...

In this message from Pastor Steve, we look at the moment when the angel Gabriel breaks hundreds of years of silence to visit a young woman in Nazareth—a humble, ordinary girl named Mary who is greeted as “highly favored.” Together we explore Luke 1:26–56 and the wonder of God choosing Mary to carry Jesus, the Son of the Most High, whose name means “The Lord Saves.” Through Mary’s fear, questions,...

Your workplace is not just where you earn a living—it’s where you can live out your witness. When you shine Christ’s light at work, people see His glory in your everyday faithfulness.

Pastor Connor delivers a message from Colossians 3:23-24. Work becomes worship when we see our true Boss isn’t human—it’s Christ Himself. This week, we’ll explore how to serve God in everything we do with integrity, excellence, and passion.

Pastor Brandon kicks off a new series. Work was part of God’s perfect design before sin entered the world. But work was never meant to be our master. God calls us to enjoy the dignity of work without letting it define our worth.

What kind of legacy will your life leave? John ends with a reminder that faithfulness today shapes someone else’s tomorrow. Our presence, peace, and consistency ripple across generations. A faithful life, even in the small things, builds a foundation that outlasts us.

What does true greatness look like? In a world that measures success by fame, power, or influence, Scripture reminds us that greatness is found in faithfulness. In 3 John, we see a powerful contrast between Gaius, who quietly and humbly serves God and others, and Diotrephes, whose pride and opposition disrupt the church. This week, we’re talking about what it means to walk faithfully in God’s trut...

In 2 & 3 John, we see that real love doesn’t always mean open doors—it sometimes means setting boundaries. John writes with a heart of love, warning the church about deception and urging them to guard their understanding of Jesus. Love without boundaries isn’t compassion; it’s compromise. True growth is not moving beyond Jesus but going deeper into Him, and joy is preserved when we hold fast t...

When it comes to following Jesus, truth and love cannot be separated. Too often, we lean one way—either holding tightly to truth without love, which makes us harsh and self-righteous, or clinging to love without truth, which makes us sentimental and spineless. But the Apostle John reminds us that real discipleship means walking in both. Truth defines who we are; love is the way we live out truth....

What kind of legacy are you leaving behind? This week we close our Three Kings series by asking a powerful question: Who am I becoming? Through the lives of Saul, David, and Solomon, we’ve seen how power, pleasure, and possessions can either build or break a leader’s life. But God’s blueprint for faithfulness in Deuteronomy 17:14–20 reminds us that legacy isn’t built in a day—it’s built daily.

What happens when you get everything you wanted—but it still isn’t enough? Solomon had wealth, wisdom, power, and peace. His reign marked the golden age of Israel, yet by the end of his life his soul was bankrupt. This sermon from 1 Kings 8–11 explores how success can make you comfortable, prideful, and eventually lead to spiritual drift if you stop depending on God. The blessings of God can quick...

When life presses in with endless needs—security, success, relationships, health—we often chase quick fixes without ever asking the deeper question: What do I really need? In this message from 1 Kings 3, we look at Solomon’s defining moment when God asked him, “Ask what I shall give you.” Instead of wealth, power, or long life, Solomon asked for wisdom—a discerning heart to lead God’s people well....

When time is short, words become focused—and David’s final public words are no exception. As a battle-worn king, humbled by grace, he points us to the foundation of a godly legacy: anchoring your life in God’s faithfulness, living with courage rooted in God’s Word, and recognizing that your faithfulness now shapes future generations. In 2 Samuel 23:1–5 and 1 Kings 2:1–4, David’s charge to Solomon...

Worship isn’t just for the strong—it’s for the broken. In this powerful message, we explore how David learned to worship God not from a place of perfection, but from fear, failure, and faith. Whether you feel overwhelmed like David in Psalm 3, ashamed like he was in Psalm 51, or unsure of the future like in Psalm 23, God invites you to bring your whole heart. David’s raw honesty in worship teaches...

This week we explore 2 Samuel 13–18 and the heartbreaking ripple effects of unaddressed sin in David’s family. Just like hitting the snooze button delays the inevitable, David continually delays stepping into his role as a father and king—and the consequences are devastating. From Amnon’s violation of Tamar to Absalom’s revenge and eventual rebellion, we see what happens when responsibility is ign...

What do you do when life isn’t fair — when you're attacked, misunderstood, or mistreated for doing the right thing? This week, Pastor Brandon looks at David’s remarkable response to unjust treatment in 1 Samuel 18 and 24. Instead of reacting with revenge or self-defense, David chooses restraint, humility, and integrity — showing us what it means to be the kind of person God uses. From Saul’s jealo...

What happens when our passion for God outpaces our obedience to Him? In this message from 2 Samuel 6, we see David’s desire to honor God take a dangerous turn when good intentions override clear instructions. Through the story of the ark’s return to Jerusalem, we learn that God doesn’t want performance—He wants reverent surrender. Worship without obedience is empty. From Uzzah’s tragic mistake to...

We all know the story of David and Goliath—but do we really see it? In Week 5 of our series, we explore how this familiar passage invites us to more than just a moral tale or personal triumph. It's not just about the giants we face—it's about the Champion who stands in our place. This message takes us deeper into the redemptive layers of 1 Samuel 17, where David’s bold faith points forward to Jesu...

Have you ever felt overlooked or forgotten? In this message from 1 Samuel 16, we see how God chooses differently than the world—He looks past appearance and rewards the hidden places of faithfulness. David wasn’t the obvious choice, but he was God’s choice. Through Samuel’s grief and David’s anointing, we’re reminded that obscurity is not punishment—it’s preparation. If you’re in a quiet season, t...

In this week’s message, Pastor Brandon explores one of the darkest chapters in King Saul’s story—and the devastating effects of spiritual compromise. What began as small acts of disobedience grew into full-blown paranoia, fear, and destruction. In 1 Samuel 22, Saul orders the murder of God’s priests at Nob—a chilling picture of how unchecked compromise twists our judgment and hardens our hearts. T...

Insecurity has a way of quietly eroding the influence God has given you. In this first message of the Three Kings series, Pastor Connor invites us to take an honest look in the mirror—to ask whether we’re leading from a deep confidence in God or from fear of losing control. Through the story of King Saul, we see how fear, pressure, and insecurity can drive us to take matters into our own hands, an...

Have you ever wanted something—just because someone else had it? A relationship, a career, a lifestyle, a certain kind of life? That craving for what others have is more than envy—it’s a spiritual warning sign. In this week’s message from 1 Samuel 8, we launch our new series, Three Kings, by exploring Israel’s demand for a king. Tired of being different, they wanted to be “like all the other natio...

What if you don’t have it all figured out? In a world that demands clarity, direction, and a five-year plan, what happens when you're filled with more questions than answers? This week’s message explores the power of faith without certainty. Jesus never asked for perfection—He invited the weary, the burdened, and the questioning. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, struggled to understand your nex...

What do you do when life feels broken, when God feels silent, and nothing makes sense? In this powerful message from Pastor Brandon, we explore the deep questions of pain, suffering, and faith through Romans 8 and 2 Corinthians 12. Life has a way of breaking us—whether it’s through sudden tragedy, chronic pain, or quiet despair. But amid the brokenness, God doesn't waste our pain—He weaves it into...

Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith—it can be a doorway to deeper trust. In this message, we’ll explore how even Jesus’ own followers wrestled with uncertainty, and how God meets us in our questions with grace and truth.