Relate Church

As we begin a new year, we are confronted with one of the greatest struggles of the human heart: God’s will versus our will. God does not force people to love Him or obey Him. He honors the will He gave us—and that makes the battle between what we want and what God wants very real. From Jonah running the opposite direction, to Jacob wrestling with God, Scripture shows us that God will never overri...

Have you ever stopped and asked yourself this question: Are the struggles in my life making me stronger—or are they making me a victim? Most of us don’t mind the victory stories in the Bible. It’s the training seasons we struggle with. Before David ever stood in front of Goliath, he stood alone in a field—watching sheep, fighting lions and bears, and learning how to trust God when no one else was...

Join us for our Christmas Eve Service of communion and fellowship. 

Loneliness often comes when responsibility is heavy and no one else can carry it for you. One of the loneliest moments in life is when something depends entirely on you—when there is no one else to step in. That’s why God chose to come as a baby. A baby changes everything. Where you go. What you do. Who you spend time with. What you value. In this message, we explore why Jesus didn’t arrive with p...

We can—and we should—leave loneliness behind. In this message, Living With Acceptance, we talk about accepting God’s story for your life, even when it doesn’t look like the life you planned. From the dreams we had growing up to the reality we live in today, unmet expectations can leave us feeling lonely, frustrated, and forgotten. Using the Christmas story of Mary and Joseph, along with powerful p...

Loneliness is one of the deepest struggles of our generation—but God never intended for us to live life empty, isolated, or disconnected. In this message, we explore how Godly meaningfulness reshapes every relationship in your life and gives you a firm foundation no matter who stays, who leaves, or who comes close. Jesus modeled intentional layers of relationships—from the world, to the crowds, to...

Have you ever felt like you’re walking through life alone? In today’s message, we look back to one of the most isolating moments in human history—when Noah and his family stepped off the Ark into a world emptied by the flood. No neighbors. No community. No familiar places. Just eight people… and the promises of God. Just like Noah, we all face seasons where life feels empty, unpredictable, or over...

Today’s message explores how your personal choices shape your emotional health and your ability to build meaningful, connected relationships. Using the powerful story of Elijah in 1 Kings 18–19, we uncover what happens when our lives swing between emotional highs and deep lows, and how God restores us to balance. Elijah stood fearless on Mount Carmel—then crashed into fear, exhaustion, and lonelin...

As the holiday season approaches, we’re launching a brand-new series called Leaving Loneliness—a deep look at one of the most widespread and often hidden struggles in our culture: loneliness. The truth is, everyone looks put together on the outside… but inside, many are hurting. Singles feel lonely. Married people feel lonely. Successful people, insecure people, busy people, even pastors—lonelines...

In a world that celebrates individuality and diversity, Jesus calls His followers to something far greater — UNITY. Our flesh craves independence and self-sufficiency, but true purpose and power are only found when we unite with the Body of Christ. In this powerful message, Pastor John exposes how modern Christianity has drifted toward comfort, criticism, and isolation — and calls believers back t...

Mental illness, fear, and foolishness are all around us—and often, they touch our own lives more than we’d like to admit. In this message, we explore how God’s Word teaches us to live with wisdom, peace, and love—even when surrounded by the foolishness of others. Through the RELATE framework—Reroute your thinking, Elevate others, List your threats, Accept your part, Turn from sin, and Enlist accou...

We’ve all wondered it at some point — why don’t some people like me? In this message from Pastor John, part of the RELATE series, we uncover a powerful truth: the reason we don’t like some people — and the reason some people don’t like us — is often because we threaten them in some way. God calls us to remove the threats we pose to others so we can live in peace. The Ten Commandments show us how t...

Anytime you want to do something without anyone of substance knowing about it—without wise, godly voices speaking into it—it’s time to pause and re-evaluate your direction. True success in life, relationships, and faith begins with accountability. In this message, Pastor John teaches that enlisting accountability isn’t weakness—it’s strength. It’s what smart, humble, and spiritually mature people...

In this powerful RELATE series, we discover what it truly means to turn from sin to God. Repentance isn’t about guilt—it’s about agreeing with God about our sin and choosing His way instead of our own. This message exposes the root of the seven deadly sins—Pride, Anger, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, and Sloth—and reveals the virtues that conquer them: humility, patience, generosity, love, gratitude...

In this message, we dive into one of the most overlooked yet life-changing fruits of the Spirit — self-control. Through the story of Esau and Jacob, we see what happens when a single moment of weakness costs a lifetime of blessing. Esau traded his entire inheritance for one bowl of soup. In the same way, many today trade their purpose, peace, and future for temporary satisfaction. But God has call...

Why do we keep doing the very things we hate? Paul wrestled with this same question in Romans 7, and if we’re honest, so do we. We want to do good, but sin trips us up. We make promises, but our flesh craves shortcuts. We even create conflict just so we can justify sin. In this message, we uncover the lie that sin will somehow work for us—even though it’s never worked for anyone else in history. W...

Every one of us faces threats to our security, our significance, and our relationships. When we don’t process those threats God’s way, fear, pride, and anger take over—and like Ahab, Jezebel, or Haman, it can lead to ruin. But when we learn to RELATE, we find freedom and true love. RELATE stands for: Reroute my thinking Elevate others List my threats Accept my part Turn from my sin Enlist accounta...

This week, we dive deep into the second step of the RELATE journey—Elevate Others. What does it really mean to put others first in a world that constantly tells you to protect yourself at all costs? Jesus showed us a different way—a way of love, responsibility, and purpose. 🧭 In this message, you’ll learn: Why true love begins with you taking care of YOU. How living responsibly is actually the fi...

Last week we uncovered the original narcissist—the father of lies, the enemy of our souls. He manipulates, gaslights, and deceives, but Jesus shows us a better way. In this message, Pastor John shares how to re-route your thinking when fear and selfishness threaten to take control. Discover how conflict often comes from our fear of not getting what we want or losing what we have, and how Jesus cal...

RELATE: Building Relationships God’s Way What’s your life built on—control or intimacy? Leverage or love? In this message, we explore the stark contrast between the Father of Light and the father of lies, and how that contrast impacts every relationship we have. Jesus modeled a life fully surrendered to His Father’s will, showing us what true intimacy with God looks like. Satan, on the other hand,...

Have you ever prayed for a sign from God—whether to take that job, marry that person, or make a big life decision? In this message, Pastor John Eaton explores what the Bible really says about signs from God. From Moses and the burning bush to the “Sign of Jonah,” we’ll uncover why God gives signs, what they mean, and how to discern between God’s direction and our own desires. You’ll discover: ✅ T...

What’s weighing you down? Old regrets, broken relationships, toxic habits, or memories you should have let go of years ago? In this message, we explore what it means to “throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” (Hebrews 12:1–3) and how to finally take out the trash in your life. Through practical examples, biblical truth, and a clear call to freedom, you’ll discover:...

Life is hard—really hard. We all face loss, disappointment, suffering, and the daily grind that seems to outweigh the wins. But what if there’s something greater than the pain? What if you could live a life so filled with meaning, purpose, and calling that even the hardest moments can’t steal your hope? In this powerful message, we explore the Apostle Paul's words in 2 Corinthians 4 and 2 Timothy...

One of the most dangerous things we can do is silence the very voice God placed inside us—our conscience. In this powerful and raw message, we explore how violating our God-given moral compass leads to chaos, broken relationships, and spiritual confusion. Through personal stories, biblical truth, and cultural reflection, we unpack the difference between real conviction from the Holy Spirit and the...

Are You Growing Spiritually or Just Coasting?  Are you becoming more like Christ, or just going through the motions? In this powerful and honest message, we explore one of life’s most important questions: What direction is your life really headed? ✅ Are you spiritually stronger than you were a year ago? ✅ Are your relationships deeper, or more surface-level? ✅ Are you truly pursuing a mature re...