Expounding the Word

Do you remember when you were a kid and would go to your parents whenever you needed help? As you get older, you often stop asking; you try to handle everything on your own, even in your walk with God. But in today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds you that your Heavenly Father wants you to come to Him for everything, even when asking for more of His Spirit. God delights when His children seek Him a...

As we walk through life with God, we discover that He gives us spiritual gifts through the Holy Spirit, gifts that allow us to do amazing things, but only through His power. These gifts aren’t given for our glory, but to serve others and point people back to Him. Today, Pastor Chris reminds you that if you want to be used by God for His purpose and glory, you must first come to Jesus. When you giv...

One of the most amazing things about God is how He works through people. When someone serves you or shows you genuine care, that’s the love of God working through them. So, how does God do it? In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds you that when you give your heart to Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live within you, guiding you, transforming you, and using your life to point others to Him...

What do you consider your “Sunday Best?” Maybe you’re a fan of a nice suit, a freshly ironed dress shirt, and your grandfather’s watch. Or maybe your Sunday best is a flannel shirt paired with one of your nicer pairs of jeans. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that your outward appearance does not reflect your status with God… your heart does. It doesn’t matter what your past looks like, wh...

Waiting can be extremely hard. As humans, we are not really known for our patience… especially when it comes to driving! We wanted to get where we want to go as fast as we possibly can. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that this is often how we approach life as well. We want that job now. We want that raise now. We want that law to pass now. As much as you wish you could have all these thi...

God calls people to be followers, but also to go out and share the good news about Him. You don’t have to be a full-time missionary to Cambodia to do that. Sharing the good news can happen when you fill your car with gas or when you go out to eat. Today, Pastor Chris teaches that wherever you go, God is right beside you, working alongside you to expand His kingdom. Next time you go out to eat, ask...

Whenever things aren’t going our way, we tend to isolate ourselves. Why do we do that? Why do we assume that when life gets hard, going through it alone makes it any easier? In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that God cares for the broken-hearted because He’s been broken-hearted. He cares for the hurt because He’s been one of the hurt. See, Jesus knows your pain. He knows what it’s like to b...

What’s that thing in your life pinning you down? You know, the room around you is on fire, and one of the rafters fell, and it’s too heavy to escape, metaphorically speaking, of course. What challenges or burdens are keeping you trapped in that burning room? In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that none of that is too heavy for God. He’s the hero who wants to run in to save you. He wants to l...

Do you realize that every day, you fall short of the glory of God? He has set out a list of rules that no one can keep except for Jesus, and because of that, He could leave you behind for breaking His law. However, He didn’t do that. He sent Jesus to keep His laws and to act as the sacrifice required to pay your debt —a debt you will never be able to pay. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches t...

Often, it’s easy for us to ignore the advice of others, only to realize that they were right the whole time when things don’t go the way we expected. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that, though Jesus let His persecutors know that He was God, they could not believe Him. They just thought He was just some crazy troublemaker, but when the veil tore, so did their reality… they had just kille...

How often do you find yourself making excuses instead of taking the blame? It can be hard to admit responsibility at times, but it is the right thing to do. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that when Jesus was condemned to death, none of the responsible parties wanted to stake their name in it. Pontius Pilate washed his hands… the Jews turned Jesus over to Rome to do their dirty work. Toda...

In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches about two rocks. One of them, the Apostle Peter, crumbles under the pressure of man and denies Jesus multiple times throughout the night of Christ’s capture. The other rock is Jesus Himself. He is the Rock who never crumbled. He’s the rock that you can base your foundation on. If you are a born-again believer, He is the rock your faith is built on. If you’r...

It can be incredibly frustrating when false accusations are made against us. “So-and-so told me you said this!” and “You said you’d do X, Y, and Z!” It puts us on defense and makes us want to retaliate with words that we probably shouldn’t say. In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that when this happens, you can respond as you usually would… or you can choose to respond like Jesus would. Now…...

Life can feel like standing on shifting sand—everything around us moves and changes. Friends drift away, plans fall through, and the things we once depended on start to crumble. But there’s one solid rock beneath it all: Jesus. He never changes, never leaves, and never stops loving us. Pastor Chris will tell you today that when the ground is shifting, Jesus remains steady. Hebrews says, “Jesus Chr...

“Not my will, but Yours be done.” It’s one of the hardest prayers to pray, especially when life hurts—when the path ahead feels uncertain, or when God’s plan doesn’t look like ours. In the garden, Jesus prayed those exact words, knowing the suffering that awaited Him. Yet He surrendered, trusting the Father’s perfect wisdom and love. Today, Pastor Chris will explain that when you face your own tri...

Have you ever felt too far gone for God to forgive you? Like your mistakes have disqualified you from His grace? The truth is, you aren’t worthy of His forgiveness, but that’s the beauty of the gospel. It’s not about how good you’ve been or how bad you’ve failed. It’s about Jesus and what He’s already done for you. Pastor Chris will proclaim today that when you put your faith in Jesus, His mercy c...

Imagine being the man who owned the upper room, the space where Jesus and His disciples shared the Last Supper. We don’t even know his name, but his willingness to open his home became part of one of the most sacred moments in history. He simply made what he had available for Jesus to use. Today, Pastor Chris will ask, “What if you lived like that?” Your home, your car, your time, your talents, al...

Have you ever stood for something you believed in, only to be laughed at or criticized? Following Christ can sometimes feel that way. When we choose to live for Him, we may face rejection, misunderstanding, or even suffering, but He never said it would be easy. Pastor Chris will tell you today that Jesus endured far more for you, and He calls you to share in His sufferings with courage and faith....

The other day, I tried fixing a leaky faucet on my own. I watched a few videos, grabbed some tools, and thought, “How hard could it be?” An hour later, water was everywhere, and I finally called for help. Isn’t that how we often handle life’s problems? We try to fix things on our own, like our stress, our relationships, and the things that cause us worry, only to make a bigger mess. Today, Pastor...

Imagine a servant whose master leaves on a long journey, entrusting him with important work to do. The servant doesn’t know when the master will return, but he stays faithful—working diligently, showing kindness, and keeping the light burning. That’s the picture Jesus gave us of how we’re to live until He comes back. Pastor Chris will encourage you today to keep serving, keep loving, and keep shin...

Isn’t it amazing how something written thousands of years ago can still speak directly to our hearts today? Scripture was given to real people in real moments of history; people facing fear, doubt, and struggle just like us. Yet the same words that encouraged them still breathe life and truth into us now. Today, Pastor Chris will tell you how God’s Word is timeless; it never expires or loses its p...

We live in a divided nation; maybe more divided than ever before. And in times like these, we have to ask ourselves: who are we drawing the line for, and what will it cost? Politics and opinions can divide friends and families, but there’s a far greater line being drawn today… the one that leads to Jesus. And Pastor Chris wants you to know that there will come a day, maybe sooner than you think, w...

Have you ever been online shopping for something you actually needed, only to end up buying something you didn’t? Human nature is easily drawn to things that catch the eye. But when your life comes to an end and you stand before God, none of your possessions will be there with you…not your house, your bank account, or your stuff. That’s why Pastor Chris reminds you that possessions aren’t eternal;...

Sometimes, as we walk through life, we can forget what truly matters. It’s easy to put our relationship with God on the back burner when the world offers things that seem more enticing. But in today’s message, Pastor Chris wants you to know that your relationship with Jesus should be your top priority. Don’t limit Him to just one day a week or one small part of your life. Make Jesus the center of...

We live in an information age, and in today’s world, knowledge is king. Now more than ever, this world has become reliant on staying up to date on everything, and sometimes, the pursuit of knowledge can lead down a dark path, especially when it comes to trivial matters. But today, Pastor Chris encourages you to have a heavenly mindset and look to God to reveal things you’re unsure about through Hi...