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We are all faced with decisions each day; some small and some big. How do we ensure that we're making wise choices that align with God's plan for us? As we re-start our study of the Book of Acts, we see how three different groups of people react to the Gospel message and this gives us some valuable insights into how we can make Godly decisions today. We see that by being open-minded, seeking wise...

Many Christians know how to read the Bible, but struggle to let it change them. What happens when we skip observation, ignore context, or approach Scripture looking for confirmation instead of transformation? In this message, we'll learn how to interpret God's Word faithfully through the Historical, Biblical, and Christocentric lenses, and discover why understanding was never meant to stay in our...

Have you ever learned the wrong lesson because you only heard part of the story? When we pull verses out of context, ignore the audience, or miss where a passage fits into the larger narrative of Scripture, we risk misunderstanding what God intended to say. The Bible is not a collection of disconnected stories. It is one unified story of redemption, and learning to read it biblically changes every...

Truth does not fear testing. In a world filled with competing claims, skepticism, and questions, many people wonder whether the Bible can truly be trusted. This message explores the formation of Scripture, the evidence behind its reliability, and why Christians can confidently defend their faith. If faith is going to survive testing, it must be built on something trustworthy.  

This message walks through the tension between false gospels and the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. In a world full of competing stories about identity, success, truth, and salvation, Galatians 1 reminds us that the story was never about us in the first place. Through Paul's testimony, we see the transforming power of grace and the call for every believer to boldly share the story God has written in...

Concrete Relationships wraps with a message that speaks directly into the tension many women feel between culture, church, identity, and calling. In 1 Samuel 25, Abigail steps into chaos with discernment, wisdom, gentleness, and boldness, reminding us that biblical womanhood is not weakness, silence, or striving for worth. While the world fights for seats at the table, Jesus invites women to walk...

Sometimes we can think that if we're not in a relationship, we're going to be left behind, or we're not going to feel complete. However, what we're going to discover today is that it's fine to be single, it's good to date, and marriage is special but not the be-all and end-all. Instead we need to put something else at the forefront – becoming the sort of person God wants us to be. We need to becom...

Jesus never called us to carry the weight of life alone. In Luke 5, a group of friends refuses to let obstacles, crowds, or even a roof stop them from getting their friend to Jesus. This message confronts the isolation that defines so much of modern life and reminds us that discipleship, parenting, healing, and faith were always meant to happen in community. Someone carried your mat once, and now...

Most of us think conflict is something to avoid or win, but what if the way we're fighting is the real problem? You can say all the right things and still damage what matters most. In this message, we'll uncover how easily we slip back into old patterns and why winning the argument can cost you the relationship. There's a better way to fight, and it starts with who you've become.

We've been told sex is dangerous, something to avoid or feel shame about—but what if we've been missing the point? God didn't just design sex, He designed the order it belongs in, and when we get that order wrong, the consequences show up everywhere. From Song of Songs to the teachings of Paul, Scripture paints a picture that's far more beautiful—and far more demanding—than culture ever will. If y...

Pastor Josh Preaches on legacy. This message is for parents, grandparents and disciple makers!

What if the greatest threat to your home isn't what's happening around you… but what's happening within you? In a world that has confused and dulled what it means to be a man, many have drifted into passivity or misplaced strength. But Scripture calls men to something far greater: to be watchmen who are awake, anchored in Christ, and willing to lay their lives down. When men step into that calling...

We spend a lot of our lives running, hiding, and trying to build identity from broken mirrors, lower gods, and old patterns that keep pulling us back into the slums. But the Gospel is that Jesus does not love us from a distance. He comes after what is already His, pays the price we could never afford, and brings us home. This message wrestles with the depth of our sin, the cost of redemption, and...

What we realize in life is that decisions we make have consequences; good or bad. As we continue our walk through the first part of the Book of Hosea, this topic will feature front and center. Hosea's marriage to the prostitute Gomer is an allusion to God's relationship with Israel and, bringing it up to today, with us. We will see that when we put things ahead of God in our lives, or when we go a...

When brokenness shows up, the instinct is often to cover it rather than confront it, but God refuses to work around what we try to hide. Through Hosea's life and family, a vivid picture unfolds of a people who appear blessed outwardly yet are deeply unfaithful at heart, revealing how far humanity has drifted from a holy God. The weight of sin is not minimized but named clearly, exposing the realit...

Exploring Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, this message confronts the tendency to define love by limits and convenience. Jesus challenges the question "Who is my neighbor?" by revealing that true compassion notices the hurting, feels their pain, and moves toward action. The story ultimately points beyond human effort to the grace of Christ, the true rescuer who crosses the road for...

God turns it around. Walking through the story of Esther and connecting it to the resurrection of Jesus, the church is reminded that what looks hopeless is never final with God. Listeners are invited to repent, seek community, and trust that sorrow can become joy.  

Do you know how many yellow cars there are on the road? It's not what jumps out as a popular car color, but there are more of them than you might think. The key is that you have to be on the lookout for them. Likewise, God is guiding and directing our path and shows up in big and small ways in our lives. Again, we need to be on the lookout for it. Today as we go to Esther Chapter 6, we are going t...

Pastor Josh teaches from the story of Esther, showing how true purpose grows out of dependence on God rather than self-reliance. Through Esther's fasting, discernment, and courageous obedience, he highlights how God forms strength and wisdom in moments of surrender. Contrasting Esther's dependence with Haman's pursuit of wealth, legacy, and status, the message calls believers to examine what they...

Following Jesus means risking the palace. In this message, Pastor Josh explores the story of Esther and reminds us that calling is rarely safe, fast, or glamorous—but it is always worth it. Discover how God uses ordinary people who are willing to step out of comfort and into faithful obedience.

Is there something in your life that seems to big to overcome? Chip teaches through 1 Samuel 17 and shares how we can move from a spirit of fear to overcoming our Giants.

In this message, Pastor Josh walks through Esther 3 and shows how purpose often becomes clearest when obedience starts costing something. As Haman's hatred turns into a devastating decree, we see the danger of pride, misplaced trust, and becoming numb to evil. But even in the darkest moments, God's providence is at work—calling His people to endure, stand firm in truth, and live with bold purpose.

We live in a world that constantly invites us to bow—to pressure, power, comfort, or approval—promising purpose if we comply. In the story of Esther, we see that real purpose isn't found in outcomes, recognition, or position, but in faithful obedience to God in the moment we're in. This message explores what it looks like to live with conviction under pressure and why following God's direction mat...

What if your greatest God-given purpose isn't found in a big, defining moment — but in the quiet, ordinary Tuesdays of life? In this message from Esther 2, Pastor Josh shows how God's providence is still at work even when His name isn't visible, and how the lives of Mordecai and Esther illustrate that purpose is formed through daily faithfulness and preparation. Rather than chasing significance or...

What's your purpose in life? This is a big question and something we're going to consider over the next few weeks. We are kicking off a new series on the Book of Esther in the Bible. In this first part we're going to see a King who thinks his purpose is to show off his power, his wealth, and his wife. He holds big parties and is surrounded with people who enable and influence him and none of them...