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In this message from Ephesians 4:25–32, we continue our Better Together series with a sermon called “Relationships That Build Up.” Paul shows us that new life in Christ does not only change what we believe; it changes how we relate to the people around us. When Jesus gives us a new identity, we are called to stop carrying old-life patterns into the relationships He is making new. In this passage,...

What difference should following Jesus make in the way we actually live?   Continuing our Better Together series, Pastor Arie teaches from Ephesians 4:17 –24 and challenges us not simply to believe differently, but to live differently. Paul calls followers of Jesus to leave behind the old way of life, be renewed in the spirit of their minds, and put on the new self created to reflect the righteous...

In Ephesians 4:7–16, Paul gives us an important picture of the church. It's not a place where a few people do ministry while everyone else watches, but a body where every believer is gifted, equipped, and needed. In this message from our Better Together series, Pastor Phil shows how Jesus gives grace to every believer, gives leaders to equip the church, and grows the body as every part does i...

We live in a world that constantly pulls people apart. Politics, preferences, past hurts, opinions, and everyday pressures can divide us faster than we realize. But Jesus calls His church to something different. In this first message of our Better Together series, we walk through Ephesians 4:1–6 and ask: How can the church be unified when the world around us tries to pull us apart? Paul reminds us...

What do you do when God leads you into a new season? In Genesis 12:1-3, God calls Abram to leave behind what is familiar and trust Him with an unknown future. Abram's journey reminds us that following God often means stepping out in faith before we have all the answers. In this message, we explore three truths about following God into a new season: • We can follow God into the unknown. • We c...

In this final message from Haggai, we explore what it means to keep moving forward with God the right way. As God’s people rebuilt the temple, they had momentum and activity again, but God challenged them to look deeper at the condition of their hearts. Through Haggai 2:10–23, we see that spiritual progress is not just about staying busy or building outward success, but about having hearts aligned...

It’s possible to build a full life and still have everything out of order. In this message from Haggai 1, we look at a moment when God’s people were busy, productive, and moving forward… but something was off. They had delayed what mattered most, given God what was left, and over time, life stopped working the way it should. Sound familiar? This sermon explores three simple but challenging truths:...

We all fail. That’s not the surprising part. The real question is—what do you do next? In John 21, we see one of the most powerful moments in the life of Peter. After failing Jesus publicly and personally, he comes face to face with Him again. What happens next isn’t rejection… it’s restoration. In this message, we walk through how Jesus meets us in our failure, restores what’s broken, and calls u...

We often look for God in the big moments, but what if He’s meeting us in the ordinary? In John 21, the disciples find themselves in a familiar place—waiting on what’s next, working hard, and coming up empty. And it’s right there, in the middle of everyday life, that Jesus shows up. In this message, we explore: 1) How Jesus meets us in our waiting 2) Why our efforts feel empty without Him 3) The in...

What happens when you encounter the risen Jesus? In this Easter message from John 20, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus is the greatest “before and after” moment in history. Before the resurrection, there was loss, fear, and doubt. After the resurrection, everything changed. Through the stories of Mary, the disciples, and Thomas, we see how Jesus meets us right where we are. He cares for us...

What was on Jesus’ heart just before the cross? In John 17, we get something incredibly personal—not just what Jesus said to His disciples, but what He prayed to the Father about them…and about us. In this message from our To the End series, we walk through four priorities that mattered most to Jesus: God’s glory, knowing and belonging to Him, living sent in a broken world, and unity for the sake...

We all feel sorrow… but Jesus shows us what to do with it. In this sermon, we walk through John 16 and see that Jesus doesn’t ignore our pain or rush past it. He meets us in it and gives us real hope. We were reminded: • Hardship is not a surprise • We are not alone. God has given us His Spirit • Sorrow will not last forever • Jesus has already overcome the world The cross looked like the end… but...

What if the reason your faith feels stuck isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough, but that you’re trying to live the Christian life disconnected from the source of life? In this message from John 15, Jesus uses the picture of the vine and branches to show that spiritual growth doesn’t come from more effort but from staying connected to Him. When we remain close to Jesus, His life begins to shape...

Life brings moments when our hearts feel troubled. Anxiety about the future, uncertainty in our circumstances, and the weight of what we cannot control can leave us searching for comfort. In John 14, Jesus speaks directly into that kind of moment. As His disciples face fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead, Jesus gives them powerful reasons to trust Him.   In this message, we explore four way...

What kind of love stays when it is hard… when people hurt you… when you fall short? In John 13, we step into the final hours before the cross and witness Jesus loving His disciples with a depth that is honest, sacrificial, visible, and full of grace. This is not convenient love or conditional love. It is a love that endures to the end. In this message, we explore how Jesus calls His followers to:...

On the night before the cross, Jesus did something shocking — He took the place of the lowest servant and washed His disciples’ feet. In John 13:1–17, we encounter a Savior who does not demand to be served but chooses to serve, even those who would betray Him. This message explores how recognizing Christ’s humility, receiving His grace, and reflecting His example can transform our hearts and resha...

What do you do when God closes a door that seemed right ? In Acts 16:6–10, Paul and his team are faithfully on mission when God unexpectedly says no—not once, but twice. The doors they planned to walk through were good, logical, and even godly. Yet God closed them in order to guide them somewhere better. In this message, When God Closes Doors , we explore how God uses closed doors to shape our tru...

What gives us confidence when the future feels uncertain? In this message from Psalm 27, we explore how real courage is built not by clear circumstances but by trusting the Lord. As a winter storm approaches, this sermon reminds us that God is our light, our salvation, and our stronghold. We look at four simple but powerful ways God forms courage for what’s next: trusting Him, desiring His presenc...

What do you do when God calls you to move forward but you cannot yet see how it will work? In Joshua 3, God’s people stand at the edge of the Jordan River, facing fear, uncertainty, and the unknown. This message explores what bold faith really looks like. Not rushing ahead, but listening to God. Not chasing our own agenda, but following His lead. Not seeking comfort, but aiming everything for His...

Most of us believe in prayer, but many of us do not actually use it. We know we have access to God, yet we often live like we are on our own. In this message from Luke 11, Jesus teaches that prayer is not a last resort or a spiritual formality. It is bold, persistent, and deeply relational. This sermon explores what it means to stop building life on our own strength and start living with real depe...

Ready for Next | We Need Wisdom 📖 Proverbs 1:20–33 (CSB) As we step into a new year filled with unknowns, opportunities, and decisions, one question rises to the surface: How do we live wisely when we don’t know what’s next? In this message, we begin a new series called Ready for Next by looking at what the Bible says about wisdom in Proverbs 1. Scripture shows us that wisdom is not hidden or res...

What if real contentment has nothing to do with what you have, what you get, or what season you are in? In this message from Philippians 4:10–19, we explore what the Bible teaches about true contentment and why it cannot be built on gifts, circumstances, or success. Writing from prison, the apostle Paul shows us that contentment is not self-reliance but Christ-reliance. It is learned over time, st...

Every Christmas, we search for hope in lights, traditions, family moments, and the feeling of the season. But what happens when the season is heavy, the joy feels distant, and the darkness feels real. In this message, A Better Hope, we discover that true and lasting hope is not found in a feeling but in a Savior.    From Isaiah 9:2–7, we see how Jesus enters our darkness and brings real hope. Hope...

In today’s sermon, “Staying Confident,” we close our journey through the book of 1 John by exploring how believers can live with a steady, unshakable confidence in Jesus. Confidence rises and falls quickly in life — like a chess game gone wrong — but John shows us how to keep our spiritual confidence strong no matter what comes our way. We look at three key truths from 1 John 5:18–21: 1. Trust Jes...

In this sermon, Pastor Phil continues our “Living Certain” series through the book of 1 John by unpacking what spiritual confidence looks like in the everyday life of a believer. Confidence is easy to spot in sports, business, and personality, but what does confidence look like in your soul? John gives us clear marks of what confidence looks like and one of those is how you pray.  You’ll learn how...