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You have not listened to God until you have obeyed God. Pastor Caleb Thomas unpacks Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders, showing that the real difference between the two was the foundation underneath before the storm hit. He weaves in the stories of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to show how staying anchored in obedience to God carried them through furnaces and lion's dens. We...

In this installment of You Asked For It, Pastor Scott Thomas brings Bible to our real challenges of everyday life. With honesty and compassion, Pastor Scott delivers biblical truth alongside practical wisdom for navigating some of life's most difficult relational terrain, including: - What happens spiritually and emotionally when sex occurs - How to pray for someone walking through addiction - How...

Either you're right or God is right. Which one? In this installment of the You Asked For It series, Pastor Scott Thomas takes on five questions submitted by the congregation. Topics addressed include: - Practical steps for standing firm against temptation - What it means when it feels like nothing's changed - What the Bible says about women expressing interest in a man - Whether "God won't give yo...

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. In this installment of the You Asked For It series, Pastor Scott Thomas takes on some of the toughest questions submitted by the congregation — going straight to Scripture rather than opinion for every answer. Topics addressed include: - Whether hatred toward someone of a different faith is ever justified - If Romans 3:28 and James 2 contradic...

"Where do you go to find answers?" Pastor Scott Thomas establishes the Bible as the ultimate source of direction for life's most pressing questions. Covering six questions submitted by the congregation, he grounds every answer in Scripture. You Asked: - The relevance of the Old Testament - If free will actually exists - Discipling children while still finding your own faith - Using AI/ChatGPT as a...

Your Bible is not a rule book, but a story book about a father who is relentlessly coming after his rebellious, jacked up kids. Pastor Scott Thomas unpacks the critical difference between a contract and a covenant, using the Abrahamic covenant as the foundation for understanding salvation. Drawing a direct line from Genesis 15 to the believer's life today, he establishes that salvation is secured...

God's discipline is not His abandonment. Using the story of Jeremiah purchasing a field in the middle of a Babylonian siege, Pastor Tomeka Thompson unpacks what it means to obey God when his instructions don't make sense. She traces the arc of Israel's broken covenant and God's unwavering faithfulness, showing that even judgment is an expression of covenant love. The cross is the ultimate proof t...

Biblical Christianity requires three things: confession, commitment, and connection. Pastor Scott Thomas uses the image of a three-legged stool to illustrate that a stable faith depends on confession, commitment, and connection working together. Remove any one, and the whole thing collapses. Drawing on research about the shallow Christian identity in America, Pastor Scott challenges believers to m...

God provides daily bread, not decade bread. Pastor Cindy Thomas draws a sharp distinction between preparation and worry. Anchored in Matthew 6:25–34, she makes the case that anxiety is not a productive response to life's pressures, but a failure to trust a God who already knows our needs. The path forward isn't passive resignation but active surrender: get a plan, rest, and trust that God provide...

"People saw a mat, but Jesus saw a man." Pastor Scott Williams takes the platform to reveal the three reasons people stay stuck in life. Using the story of the lame man in Bethesda, He explores how Jesus calls us out of our old condition so we can step into His purpose. If you're ready to stop rehearsing your excuses and start stepping into what God has for you, this message is your invitation.

God is calling you back home. Ronnie Doss walks through the parable of the Prodigal Son to unpack the decisions that lead us away from where we're meant to be and the God who doesn't wait for us to arrive before running toward us. Through the son's story, Doss identifies key principles: the grass isn't always greener, unhealed wounds travel with us, and gifts received before we're ready can become...

Pastor Scott Thomas opens the series by tackling one of Christianity's most foundational and misunderstood topics: salvation. He unpacks salvation as a three-part reality: we have been saved (penalty of sin removed), we are being saved (power of sin broken through ongoing sanctification), and we will be saved (presence of sin fully removed at glorification). Misunderstanding any one of these dimen...

Your life will never outgrow the size of your God. In this Easter message, Pastor Scott Thomas uses the metaphor of an escape room to reframe how we understand the tomb. He breaks down the four things that try to keep us locked up and how Jesus made a way out. Because Jesus broke through all four, we don't have to stay buried in what's holding us back.

He reduced all of the enemy's accusations to spam. Pastor Scott Thomas uses the story of the two criminals crucified alongside Jesus to unpack what it actually means to be debt-free from sin and why the enemy no longer has the authority to collect. Through the lens of Dismas, the repentant thief, Pastor Scott lays out what genuine repentance looks like and why it's never too late to receive forgiv...

The most powerful tool that you have in your spiritual arsenal is not a theology degree — your power as a believer is your simple invitation. Using the story of Jesus sending his disciples to untie a donkey on palm Sunday, Pastor Scott Thomas draws a direct parallel to the call every believer has to go after people who are wild, untamed, and bound — and bring them to Jesus. From the nameless slave...

Not all things that look strong are actually strong. Pastor Caleb explores how life's pressures expose what's really underneath the surface. He argues that God designed us for stability, not fragility, but that stability only comes through building roots in Christ before the storms hit. The three roots believers must cultivate are consistent time in the Bible, vulnerable prayer, and committed chur...

Stop settling for half-baked Christianity. Pastor Scott Thomas challenges the church to expand its understanding of salvation beyond a personal, individual transaction with God. Salvation is the door while the Kingdom of God is the goal. Drawing from the imagery of the body, Pastor Scott makes the case that a Christian detached from the church cannot fully experience the Christian life. The goal i...

"God's path for your life is unbelievable — but that path also goes through pain." Pastors Ed and Lisa Young share openly about their journey through the profound loss of their oldest daughter Lee Beth to illustrate trusting God during life's worst storms. They unpack Proverbs 3:5-6 through four critical questions and highlight three powerful principles that change how you deal with pain.

Do not live on the porch when you were made for the house. Pastor Scott Thomas challenges believers to move beyond salvation into the fullness of Kingdom living. He unpacks what it means to actively seek the Kingdom of God — not as a passive waiting game, but as a daily pursuit that transforms every area of life. Kingdom living is not a solo endeavor; belonging to and engaging with the local churc...

“You cannot run two operating systems at the same time—you have to pick one.” Pastor Caleb Thomas teaches that every believer must intentionally choose to live under God’s Kingdom rather than the world’s system. He explains that loving God first establishes our identity and security, which then overflows into genuine love for others. Through the principle of order, he shows that when God is first,...

"If we needed a designer to build this building, then you better believe you and I need a designer for us to build our life." Using the analogy of architectural blueprints, Pastor Caleb explores how God's boundaries and instructions aren't restrictions but the very structure that makes life possible. Through examples like Samson's gradual compromise and Israel's exile, he illustrates what happens...

God doesn’t consult your past to determine your future! Pastor Scott draws parallels between the improbable 2026 Super Bowl matchup and the wildcard stories throughout Scripture to show that God is famous for choosing the unlikely and unqualified for greatness. He challenges listeners to recognize their own weaknesses and admit their need for God, because that's when He does His best work.

"I'm a part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast." Pastor Scott uses three chairs as a powerful visual metaphor for spiritual commitment. He confronts the reality that many believers talk like they're fully committed while living in compromise, explaining how Jesus calls us to pick up our cross daily despite the discomfort and social consequences. It'...

God's word—the only reliable source that actually delivers what it promises. Pastor Scott challenges believers to build their 2026 on four biblical pillars: living spirit-led, practicing servanthood, embracing generosity, and engaging in evangelism. These aren't personality traits but intentional choices that create a life of impact.

If the foundation is self and what I want, then that structure is going to collapse. Pastor Scott Thomas teaches the First Fruit principle—prioritizing God with our time, talent, and treasure as the foundation for living powerfully in 2026. Just as America's founding documents established God as the bedrock of the nation, believers must build their lives on biblical principles rather than personal...