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Drew walks the students through the Israelite's battle with the Amalekites in Exodus 17. When we face battles, we don't have to do it on our own. God promises to be with us, even sending us people to help us in our surrender to God.

Pastor JJ exhorts the students to be genuine to their faith in their daily walk with Christ.

Continuing the Cornerstone series, Pastor JJ walks the students through the Cornerstone of Devotion.

In this powerful message, The Cornerstone of Hope , Brad Crider shares the importance of placing our hope in something eternal and anchoring our lives to the one thing that will never change—God. In a world where circumstances, emotions, and earthly foundations can shift, only Christ remains constant and secure. Through the deeply personal testimony of losing their third daughter shortly after her...

 Drew Mathews brought a powerful message from 1 Peter 1:3–7 about “The True Test.”  He reminded students that trials are not pointless. God can use difficult seasons to grow, strengthen, and refine our faith. Drew shared honestly from his own story about injuries, setbacks, loss, and disappointment, while pointing students back to the hope we have in Jesus. One of the biggest takeaways from the me...

Cody Saxon talks about returning to the way he was raised and how trusting God has blessed his life.

JJ shares his testimony of how the cornerstone of surrender changed his life.

Eli Dove shares his testimony, outlining his journey from fear to share Jesus, to committing his life to mission work. This summer, Eli will be in Alaska serving a youth camp as a way to share God's Word with those in need of it. Would you like to donate to support Eli's trip? Please add Eli's name and mission in Alaska in the Gift Notes portion to ensure this goes to support Eli directly. You can...

Allen Menard brought a strong and timely word on Rock Solid Obedience, another Cornerstone. He challenged our students to move beyond just hearing God’s Word and step into actually living it out. He walked through Matthew 7:24–25 and reminded us that the wise person doesn’t just listen to Jesus, they put His words into practice and build their life on a firm foundation. When storms come (and they...

Josh Trimble shares how he came to Christ and he has grown and changed and learned along the way since.

Why is the next great thing never enough? Why am I always empty? What am I missing? Pastor JJ walks the students through this exact struggle with the parable of the prodigal son. Check it out to see why you might still feel empty.

Our testimonies are built by learning to trust God in all circumstances. Joel Fincher discusses the way that he grew to trust in God fully, and what that means for him now.

The students looked at the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10 and challenged students with this thought: Why do we trust Amazon more than we trust God? We’ll click “buy now” without thinking twice… but when it comes to prayer, we hesitate, shrink back, and play it safe. Jabez didn’t do that. He asked boldly and God answered.

Students submitted their burning questions, and five volunteers stepped up to answer them. Check out the answers here.

A Step to Financial Freedom  is a practical class taught by Pastor Derek and Ashley Anglin designed to help you build a healthy, biblical approach to money. Whether you’re just starting to budget or looking to regain control of your finances, this class will walk through simple, realistic tools for managing your money with wisdom and purpose. You’ll learn the importance of budgeting, how to be int...

Pastor JJ discusses how community builds a believer, and how believers build their community.

In our constantly consuming world, we fill ourselves with food, entertainment, and distractions, leaving no room for God to move in our lives. Fasting is the intentional practice of emptying something out to make more space for God. Throughout Scripture, from Moses to Jesus to the early church, fasting was an expected spiritual discipline that builds dependence on God and releases spiritual power....

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Maintaining spiritual fire requires active stewardship, not passive waiting. While God ignites the flame in our hearts, we are responsible for tending it through consistent devotion, practical obedience, and godly community. The enemy targets new believers because fresh fire is easier to extinguish, but spiritual fire grows stronger through disciplines like prayer, Bible study, and surrounding our...

Every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare, whether they realize it or not. This battle isn't against people or circumstances, but against spiritual forces targeting your mind, identity, and obedience to God. The enemy operates subtly, planting lies and doubts that feel logical rather than theological. Victory comes through daily preparation: putting on the armor of God, fighting lies with Scr...

Many believers experience spiritual distance without realizing how it happened. Like drifting on an inner tube at the beach, we slowly float away from God through small choices and distractions rather than intentional rebellion. Technology, busyness, and life's demands gradually replace our time with God. The beautiful truth is that God doesn't ghost us back - He waits with open arms. James 4:8 pr...

Life often throws us into overwhelming situations that feel like everything is burning down. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego reveals a powerful truth: fire doesn't destroy what God designed, it simply reveals it. These three young men refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar's golden statue, choosing to stand for their faith even when facing a blazing furnace. When thrown into the f...

God doesn't wait for your birthday to use you for His purposes. First Timothy 4:12 challenges young believers to set an example right now in five key areas: speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity. Throughout Scripture, God used teenagers like Jeremiah, Daniel, David, Esther, and Mary to accomplish extraordinary things. Your age doesn't disqualify you from God's work, but it also doesn't excuse y...

Pastor Derek addresses marriages that are troubled by constant conflict.

Pastor Derek talks about how a family should function after marriage when they interact with extended family.