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Jon Akin kicked off our new series, Resolution, where he shares why taking time each day for God is so crucial to our spiritual growth and how it can look to live it out. Tune in and challenge yourself to think about the distractions in your life, and learn practical tips to help you focus more on Scripture and carve out intentional time for God.

God's message in Daniel 8 is clear: no matter what the world looks like, everything is going to be okay because He wins in the end. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin walked us through this passage with a reminder that it should shape how we live in the present. Scripture doesn’t call us to be doomsday preppers; it calls us to live by the Word, love the church, achieve faithfully in our work, and bow to...

In Daniel 7, we’re reminded that knowing the end changes how we live in the present. Daniel lived with boldness because he knew the ultimate truth: God will rescue His people, end all suffering, and give His everlasting Kingdom to the saints. This same hope is ours today! When we fix our eyes on God rather than what we’re going through, we can face opposition with courage and walk through pain wit...

When we trust that God is in control, our faith can impact others for good. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin led us through Daniel 2, where Daniel’s faith stands in contrast to a fearful world. Instead of panicking, Daniel sought God first and found peace in His wisdom and might. What would it look like for you to live with that kind of faith today?

As Christians, how can we bless the world without becoming the world? This Sunday, Pastor Jon Akin kicks off our series on Daniel, which will teach us how to for the city but not of the city. In a world that pressures us to conform, Daniel shows us what it means to stay faithful in the small things, to hold on to our identity in Christ, and to trust God with the results.

This Sunday, Pastor Will Graham talks about the deep, life-changing questions Pilate asked Jesus, all funelling down to “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Draws from the powerful messages in John 1:14 and John 14:6, he reminds us that even when we struggle, Jesus is the answer we are looking for as the embodiment of Truth. Let us ground ourselves in Him and His teachings, passionately following Jesus,...

This past Sunday, Pastor Bob Lowman preached from Ephesians 4:1-6. He reminded us that walking with Jesus is something we do together as the body of Christ. In this passage, Paul gives us five steps for what Pastor Lowman calls the ‘Body Walk’: humility, gentleness, patience, love, and unity. Watch and be encouraged to live out these truths in your daily walk with Christ!

In this message from Matthew 14:22-33, Dr. Hayes Wicker reminds us that, as Christians, when we go through hardships, we can choose to see them as chances to understand what Jesus is all about. As difficult as it can be, these are opportunities to grow in understanding Jesus' ways, still ourselves to better hear his voice, rest in His peace, and remember to worship Him despite the storms. Listen a...

 In the midst of the "already and not yet", how do we as Christians live in this in-between of promises fulfilled and what is yet to come? This Sunday, Guest Speaker, Pastor Jon Akin, tackles this question and emphasizes the importance of welcoming everyone to the gospel. From Jesus' resurrection in 33AD, to present-day in the heart of Charlotte, see how God's hand has been at work through it all...

The true meaning of Christmas is redemption, not about us being good or following a list of rules. In today’s message, Pastor Jon Akin takes us back to the story of Ruth’s redemption and how that points to Jesus coming to redeem us and pay for our sin.

Just like a good Christmas movie, God does not leave us without hope in this world. In today’s message, Pastor Jon Akin takes a look at the story of Tamar and how our messes do not take away from God’s plan for our lives just like a good Christmas movie, God does not leave us without hope in this world. In today’s message, Pastor Jon Akin takes a look at the story of Tamar and how our messes do no...

Just like a good Christmas movie, God does not leave us without hope in this world. In today’s message, Pastor Jon Akin takes a look at the story of Tamar and how our messes do not take away from God’s plan for our lives.

Forgiven people are forgiving people. In today’s Tale from Galilee, Pastor Jon Akin reminds us that bitterness has no place in our lives and how we can let go of the wrongs done to us. 

A.W. Tozer once said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” In today’s message, Pastor Jon Akin tells us the parable of talents and explains how our view of God affects how we experience Him.