Artisan Church

This Sunday, we’re doing something a little different for Sabbath Sunday. Since it’s the day after the 4th of July, we’re creating space for our church family, Dream Team, and staff to slow down, rest, and worship from home. Today’s message from Pastor Sam was pre-recorded so we can still gather around God’s Word together, even while taking a different rhythm. We pray this message encourages you,...

In this message from 1 Samuel 24, we look at the moment David had the opportunity to kill Saul but chose obedience instead of taking a shortcut. David’s story teaches us that saying yes to God often leads to hard no’s, and that not every opportunity is from Him. When voices around us get loud, when our desires feel justified, and when the shortcut seems beneficial, we are invited to pause and ask:...

In Mark 1:35–39, Jesus is interrupted by Simon with a phrase many fathers know all too well: “Everyone is looking for you.” Work needs you. Your family needs you. The bills, the house, the church, and the people around you all seem to need something. But Jesus shows us that the goal of life is not to satisfy every demand — it is to faithfully fulfill the Father’s assignment. This Father’s Day mess...

As we wrap up our  City on a Hill  series, we tackle an essential question: What motivates our outreach? Many people care, but not everyone acts. While guilt, religious duty, and judgment can all produce temporary action, none of them reflect the heart of Jesus. In Matthew 9, we see that Jesus was moved by compassion—a deep, inward mercy that saw people, understood their condition, and moved towar...

question: how do we get salty and stay salty? In John 15, Jesus teaches that fruit is not produced through striving, image, or performance, but through abiding in Him. Before we can reflect Jesus publicly, we have to remain connected to Him privately. This message is a reminder that connection produces fruit, while disconnection produces performance. The invitation of Jesus is not to try harder, b...

Why are you here? Why now? Why has God placed you in this specific community, city, workplace, family, and season? In this message, we talk about what it means to resolve our location theologically. Through Acts 17, Jeremiah 29, and Matthew 5, we see that God is intentional about where and when we live. Our community is not an accident — it is an assignment. Jesus calls His people salt and light,...

We don’t fight for the sake of fighting. We fight for the sake of truly living. God never called you into battle empty-handed. He equipped you with strength, authority, and the assurance of victory through Him. No matter the pit, process, or pressure — He can be found in every step leading back to Himself. Ephesians 6:10-13 Psalm 40:2 Ephesians 3:14-21

Technology isn’t inherently bad—but it is shaping you. In this episode, we talk about what it means to live in a world of constant noise, endless scrolling, and algorithm-driven attention. Why do we reach for our phones without thinking? Why does it feel so hard to be still? This conversation explores how digital habits are forming our thoughts, emotions, and spiritual lives—and how we can begin t...

Relationships are powerful—but they can also be distracting. This week, we talk about relational distraction: how the people in our lives can subtly shift our focus, influence our decisions, and sometimes pull us away from what matters most. What does it look like to have relationships that actually lead you toward truth instead of away from it? This message brings clarity to that tension.

What if distraction isn’t just about being busy—but about being emotionally divided? In this message, we revisit the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42 and uncover a deeper layer that often gets missed. Martha wasn’t rebuked for working—she was gently corrected for being  worried and upset . Her issue wasn’t activity; it was internal agitation. That hits close to home. We live in a world wh...

Have you ever had a moment where you knew—you blew it? This Easter message follows Peter’s story of failure and restoration, revealing a powerful truth: Jesus doesn’t leave us in our shame—He meets us in it. The resurrection isn’t just that Jesus is alive… It’s that He comes back for you. With grace. With purpose. With an invitation. 

What if the biggest mistake isn’t choosing wrong—but missing what God is asking? Jesus gave incomplete instructions. The disciples had misconceptions. But obedience still led to a defining moment. You don’t prove your faith by what you avoid— you reveal it by what you obey. Say yes… even without the full picture.

Part 3 of  On The Way. Peter goes from revelation to resistance in just a few verses—and it exposes something in all of us. Good intentions don’t always align with God’s will. Sometimes what feels loving… can actually oppose what God is doing. This message challenges us to shift from human thinking to God’s perspective—and to trust Him, even when the path includes discomfort. Where are you resisti...

THE CONFESSION | Matthew 16:13–19 In this message, we explore one of the most defining moments in the life of Peter — the moment he declares who Jesus truly is. As Jesus and His disciples arrive in Caesarea Philippi, He asks a question that every disciple eventually must answer: “Who do you say I am?” The disciples first repeat what others are saying — cultural opinions, religious assumptions, and...

We are launching a new series called  “On the Way,”  exploring lessons from the life of Peter as he followed Jesus. Following Jesus isn’t just about where we end up — it’s about what He forms in us along the journey. In this message from  Luke 5:1–11 , we look at the moment Jesus first calls Peter. Before the miracles, before the crowds, and before the sermons, Jesus chose him. Peter’s story shows...

e’re closing out  The Essentials  series by talking about what ties everything together:  Spirit-empowered living . Many Christians believe in the Holy Spirit but struggle to understand how He actively works in their lives. This message breaks down the biblical foundation for the Spirit’s role — from the indwelling at salvation to the ongoing filling that empowers believers to live with boldness,...

Why do Christians read the Bible — and what is it actually meant to do in us? This episode continues our  Essentials  series by exploring how Scripture forms our minds, shapes our identity, and leads to transformation over time. Rather than speed, performance, or information overload, spiritual growth comes through slow, consistent meditation on God’s Word. The aim of Scripture isn’t content maste...

In week four of our  Essentials  series, we look at what Jesus teaches about serving in Matthew 20:20–28. Our culture often defines greatness through status, recognition, and influence — but Jesus completely reframes it. He shows us that true greatness in the Kingdom of God is found through humility, sacrifice, and serving others. But serving isn’t meant to be something we schedule occasionally or...

In this message from our Essentials series, we explore worship as more than music—it’s the practice of reordering our hearts around what we trust and love most. Through Scripture and everyday examples, we’re reminded that everyone worships something, and true worship forms us into steady, non-anxious followers of Jesus. Gathered worship deepens our trust, surrender, and obedience to God. Worshipin...

You know the word. But are you living it out? In this message from our  Essentials  series, we explore fasting—not as a religious flex, but as a spiritual discipline that realigns our hunger, sharpens our dependence on God, and creates space for transformation. Fasting isn’t about deprivation. It’s about devotion. Listen in as we unpack the heart, purpose, and power behind biblical fasting—and how...

ESSENTIALS: Prayer — How Should I Pray? You know the words… but are you living them out? In this week of our  Essentials Series , we’re focusing on one of the most foundational practices of the Christian life:  prayer . But the question isn’t  if  we pray — it’s  how  we pray. Jesus shows us that prayer is more than a religious routine. It reveals the posture of our heart, the way we see God, and...

In a world addicted to outrage and extremes, the church is called to a better way. In this message, we explore why  biblical unity requires wisdom, a shared identity in Christ, mercy, and a shared vision —not louder opinions or cultural tribalism. A divided world doesn’t need a trendier church. It needs a united church, rooted in Jesus and striving together for the gospel.

What happens when revelation awakens desperation? In this message, we walk through the story of blind Bartimaeus and uncover a pattern that still shapes lives today: Revelation creates desperation. Desperation produces a demonstration. And desperation always precedes transformation. Bartimaeus doesn’t just see Jesus—he recognizes who Jesus is. That revelation refuses to let him stay quiet, passive...

In this  5 Minutes of Fire , five members of our staff team reflect on James 1:19–27, a passage that pushes faith beyond belief and into practice. James reminds us that the Word of God isn’t meant to simply be heard—it’s meant to be received, obeyed, and lived out. We explore what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, recognizing that humility is the soil where the Word...

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