Counterculture Church

In the penultimate message of the Unchained series, we see Paul in chains, face to face with King Agrippa. The oppressor has become the oppressed. As he finds himself on the other side of the court, will he return to his old ways or respond in a different way -- a new way -- a Jesus way?  

Should Christians tithe? Today we hear from Paul's letters to the people of Corinth on what it means to honor that command and how it can actually shape our own character. 

In today's message, we explore what biblical manhood truly looks like and how to prepare our next generation's young men to truly reflect the nature of Jesus. 

Do you know that there is more to the life of a Christian? Through Paul's visit in Ephesus, we find that God has given us an incredible gift of power through the Holy Spirit and how knowing that can deepen and transform our lives. 

Ready to quit? Paul was too. In this message, we look at how Paul found the strength to keep going and discover the power behind one of God's most repeated commands: "Do not fear."

Why would the United States need more churches?  Isn't there one on most street corners?  Toney Salva of Evergreen Network lays out the data and a compelling vision for why starting new churches is crucial and vital part of Jesus' instruction to make disciples.  Learn how you can be a part of something that really matters. 

How was Paul able to speak to both the religious people and the secular skeptics while not compromising the Gospel? We find out how in today's message. 

We find Paul in prison for preaching Jesus. But even the darkest dungeon couldn't stop the power of the gospel to break chains, unite enemies and ignite hope. If we put this message of Jesus at the center of our lives it can bring peace to our deepest divisions and peace into our darkest dungeons. 

Mothers have a profound influence on our lives and the scripture has an exalted view of the role they play.  In Proverbs 31 we hear a queen speak to her son with boldness and give him timeless wisdom that rings out and can impact us today. 

The church has this amazing ability to shut people out, or change their lives. For Paul, he couldn't get in until someone opened the door. Discover what it means to be a Barnabas: someone who takes risks on people, and believes in grace over perfection.  Excerpts from the book of Acts are:  Acts 9:26-27,13:2-5, 15:36-40

On his way to persecute Christians, Saul is interrupted by a shocking encounter with the risen Christ, and his life is never the same. Why would God choose a Pharisee like him to become one of the most influential voices in Christianity, and what does that reveal about how God sees us? Find out in this week’s message, High Voltage.

He hunted Christians, then became one of them. But before his story changed, someone else showed what Jesus really looks like. In the first message of the new series, Unchained , Pastor Jesse unpacks the stark difference between religion and grace. 

We all have a story but when someone is too consumed with their own, they can become a monster. The book of Esther invites to step into a bigger story and see that God is always working behind the scenes and has a part for us to play that is better than what we try to carve out for ourselves. 

God is on a mission to renew His creation, and the Cross, Resurrection, and the gift of the Holy Spirit are our confirmation that it’s already in motion. The resurrection is our receipt — proof that redemption has been paid for and is on the way. So we can live with hope: our future isn't darkness, but restoration! Happy Easter Church! 

In a world full of wolves, thieves, and counterfeit shepherds, Jesus stands alone as the Good Shepherd who doesn’t take — He gives, even laying down His life for the sheep. What if God isn’t trying to restrict you, but to protect you and lead you into the full life you’ve been looking for?

In a world obsessed with quick results and constant novelty, Jesus calls us to go deeper, stay faithful and step into the harvest. 

Relationships give life meaning—both modern psychology and the Bible tell us that. But why do so many of them end up hurt, broken, or shipwrecked? Scripture teaches that God is the source of every healthy relationship and until that central connection is right, everything else will go off course. Join us for the final message of "Shipwrecked" and learn HOW to have a relationship with God...

The word "family" can bring up complicated feelings. What is your relationship with your parents like? What about your kids? As we continue in our Shipwrecked series, Pastor Jesse shares wisdom for being a child, being a parent, and being part of the family of God. 

Forgiveness is a command by God, yet bitterness can creep in our hearts so easily and so often. In this message we see how grace breaks the cycle of revenge, and why you can’t live in the kingdom of grace while clinging to resentment. To be a forgiving person, you first have to become a forgiven one.

BOUNDARIES -- Our culture loves to use this term, often as an excuse to avoid responsibilities or prioritize comfort. Biblical boundaries are different. They call us to take responsibility for ourselves, confront others in love for their flourishing and and say “no” to lesser things so we can say a better “yes” to what matters most.  When we stop fearing people and start trusting God, we’re freed...

For many, the teaching on sex is the worst thing about Christianity. Churches have sometimes been cold, controlling, and harsh. Yet when we look around the secular world, things don't feel quite right either, whether it’s abuse and horrors in the headlines or heartbreak and betrayal in our own lives. The biblical invitation offers us a gorgeous alternative to both approaches to sexuality.  It...

Communication and conflict resolution affect every relationship and they make or break them. Our words can either build connection or do damage. Today we look at wisdom from the book of Proverbs, and discover practical wisdom for speaking life, listening well, and finding healing in Jesus so we can connect more and fight less.

Pastor Josh takes us through 2 Samuel where we learn about the heart of a king who doesn’t seek revenge, but instead restores the broken and invites the undeserving to feast at his table. We see same extravagant kindness in King Jesus, which makes us ask the question -- will we accept the invitation to His table? 

As we continue our Shipwrecked series, we dive into several verses from the book of Proverbs to understand how to build and maintain better friendships with intention, empathy and ultimately with Christ as our security. 

Some of the best and the worst parts of our lives  flow from relationships. When your relationships get better your whole life gets better. In this series we will look at biblical wisdom to improve all of our human connections. The first step is realizing that a connection with God and with people is the real meaning of life and must be prioritized above money, success, or pleasure.