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We’ve all experienced letting go of something to gain something better — going to bed early for a flight, skipping the party to study, or cutting back on sugar to feel healthier. Real growth often starts with releasing what’s distracting us so we can step into what matters most. Today, we’ll talk about the everyday distractions many of us face, like endless scrolling or binge-watching, and how sma...

UNPLUG is a teaching series designed to help us detox our minds so we can reclaim what matters most — God’s presence, meaningful relationships, and a focused life. During this series, our whole church will participate in a digital detox, stepping back from constant screen time and distractions so we can experience greater mental, emotional, and spiritual clarity. ✅ Check in to let us support you...

Do you think good deeds ever go in vain? Acts of justice towards the poor, displays of hospitality to foreigners, or times when you've been inconvenienced to help someone—do they truly matter? What about choosing integrity when it's easier to cheat, or telling the truth when it’s simpler to lie? Consider how bringing healing to a relationship with kind words or actions can make a differe...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of injustice in the world or unsure what to do about it? Those questions are common, and you’re not alone in wrestling with them. Today, we’ll explore what the Bible says about justice and how ordinary people can respond in meaningful, practical ways. It’s less about having all the answers and more about taking simple steps that restore dignity, fairnes...

What comes to mind when you see someone facing financial problems? Do you ever think they should have planned better or worked harder? Do you ever feel like someone should not be as lazy to be hungry and should get a job? What if someone has nowhere to sleep for the night? Did you ever think they made too many bad choices and should have done better? It sometimes might be challenging to go out of...

In our series, A Worthy Pursuit, we’ve been exploring how our influence and everyday choices can shape the world around us. Today, we’re leaning into what it truly means to "walk humbly". Humility isn’t about shrinking back; it’s about using our gifts and opportunities to elevate others. Jesus modeled this through surrender, service, and sacrifice; showing a strength that lifts rather th...

Have you ever chased after things that ultimately left you feeling broken or without peace? Perhaps you pursued someone who rejected you, or tried something you thought would bring you satisfaction, only to end up feeling even more dissatisfied. While some things in life are truly worth pursuing, you might find yourself still feeling as though something is missing. Have you ever wondered why these...

Have you ever had moments that define everything you've worked for? Moments that feel like the culmination of your long-term efforts, or experiences that make you sit on the edge of your seat like a rocket launch? We are the first generation to experience many such threshold moments on this Earth. First generation to witness explosive population growth. First to be fully globally connected. F...

As much as we know we don't have to travel to certain places to feel the holiness of our God, He cares about the place that you determine your life in. He wants to open His presence into your life at the physical location wherever you are. We might experience dryness or emptiness in the physical locations we live like in school, work, or home. But how can we infuse these spaces with Heavenly...

Are you someone who has experienced God's mighty hand in your life in the past, but now feels like something is missing? Do you yearn for that comfort and peace again, and even more? Are you trying to figure out how to invite His presence into your life in this very busy world? Our God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. What can you bring to Him? Any of your expectations and desperat...

Are you someone who has experienced God's mighty hand in your life but now feels stuck and distant from His presence? Do you sense that something is lacking, which prevents you from feeling that divine comfort? If so, you are not alone! If you are a follower of Jesus, you may have heard that where two or three gather in His name, there He is. Our unity in understanding God is just as vital as...

Have you ever been in moments or places where the veil between heaven and Earth seemed to grow thin, and you felt God's presence becoming more palpable? Have you wondered why it is not as common today for God to directly speak to people or through prophets, like in ancient times? Or why miracles seem less frequent now compared to the biblical days? Our God is the same yesterday, today, and fo...

Everyone worships something. And what you worship is where your time, money, energy, and thoughts often go. In today's world, filled with anxiety, depression, and dissatisfaction, it's crucial for us, as God's children, to be mindful of how and what we worship. Are you aware of what you truly worship and how it influences your life? What is worship anyway, and how are we supposed to...

Have you ever started a job with excitement, only to later feel dissatisfied with what you have become because of it? Have you joined a school or a group of friends with enthusiasm, only to realize that something was missing? Have you tried to find meaningful connections on social media or other apps, but ended up feeling empty? If you’ve experienced anything similar to this, you are not alone. No...

Every one of us will be remembered for something, but not everything we chase in life truly lasts. What really matters is the kind of impact and legacy we leave behind. Today, in a living-room style conversation, Filipe & Mandy Santos and Billy & Sarah Rogers will share stories from their families and explore what it means to invest in things that matter most. Join us as we discover how fa...

What do we do when someone we love, whom we believed to have good character, turns out to be a fraud with ulterior motives or, worse, malicious intent? This kind of broken trust can leave us heartbroken and cause deep pain and wounds. Are you someone struggling to discern whom to trust in a world where authenticity seems rare? This message is for you! How can we identify true character by examinin...

Have you ever felt the disappointment of discovering that something you read was fake or something you saw was unacceptably wrong? Have you noticed people becoming so connected to bots and other forms of technology that they overlook the importance of personal, real connections? We know AI has its own boon today. On the other hand, we also understand its rapid advancement - hard to know what and w...

Have you ever felt too broken or inadequate to be a part of a beautiful relationship or a loving community? Perhaps you worry that your secret habits wouldn’t fit in anymore with the atmosphere around you. Or You might doubt that your struggles with depression or addiction can be accepted in those spaces, and wish to pull away. Yet deep down, you know that you can find God’s love, even if guilt fr...

Have you ever experienced disappointment in a relationship? Perhaps you had certain expectations of a friend or your partner. Or maybe you believed a community would be more friendly than you expected. Or maybe a place wasn’t as perfect as you thought.  What if you encounter similar feelings when you seek to deepen your faith, and the experience isn't what you anticipated? You might have come...

Have you ever felt a tension or imbalance between faith and fear? When faced with challenges, part of you may want to believe in miracles, while another part focuses on practicalities. You might wish to rely entirely on God, yet feel uncertain about whether that will truly help. You might want to go deeper in faith, but somewhere, is there a fear of the changes it may bring, feeling confused or un...

Are you someone who feels drawn to Jesus but has ever felt repelled by the church? Or perhaps you feel distant from getting involved with a church because you don’t think you fit in or you question whether the church is worth it?  Or maybe you grew up with the perception that Christianity is all about “Do this and don’t do that,” and you reached a point where you just couldn’t handle the pressure....

As Christians, we often talk about fearing a God who embodies ultimate love and kindness—a comforter and provider—who sacrificed everything to grant us a new life. But shouldn't our fears be directed towards evil rather than God? Isn’t it natural for us to fear things like heights, creatures, death, missing out, being alone, or failure? So, why should we fear such a loving God? What does this...

Have you ever wondered why you are created the way you are? Have you ever wondered why you are where you are? Or have you ever regretted your choices of life, place, career, etc? You were not created by accident. God knows your purpose even before you were placed in your mother's womb. Do you sometimes feel lost and alone? Or do you sometimes feel abandoned, betrayed, and helpless? If you hav...

You may have heard that Jesus exemplified a Christian life, serving as the ultimate symbol of love, suffering, and sacrifice. Have you ever wondered if it is truly possible for us to follow His example on this Earth? At some point, many of us have yearned for a lasting peace and freedom—the intimacy and connection with God and to live and love like Him. But is this realistically achievable? Perhap...

What do you think of God? Is He the ultimate expression of love and kindness? A comforter and provider? Or perhaps the one who sacrificed everything to give you a new life? If that’s the case, why do we as Christians talk about fearing such a God? Why should we fear the one who offers us forgiveness for all our wrongdoing? Should we really be afraid that He will condemn us to hell if we don’t repe...