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Who are you when your titles, achievements, relationships, and the approval of others can no longer define you? In “Bonded in a New Identity,” Pastor Mateus de Campos explores Philippians 3 and the freedom of finding our true identity in Christ. The Apostle Paul had status, accomplishments, and religious credentials—but he counted everything as loss compared with the surpassing worth of knowing Je...

People may inform us, but it is often relationships that transform us. In “Bonded to One Another,” Pastor Tom VanAntwerp explores Philippians 2:19–30 and the lives of Timothy and Epaphroditus. These two faithful servants demonstrated the humility, sacrifice, and genuine concern for others that Jesus modeled. When our lives are shaped by Christ, we begin to carry his mark. We notice the needs aroun...

How much of life depends on us, and how much depends on God? In **“Working It Out: Bonded Together,”** Pastor Mateus de Campos explores Philippians 2:12–18 and the relationship between God’s work and our responsibility. Paul tells believers to work out their salvation because God is already working within them, shaping both their desires and their actions for his good purpose. The Christian life i...

Changing an opinion is one thing. Allowing Jesus to transform the way we think is something much deeper. In “Thinking Like Christ,” Pastor Mateus de Campos explores Philippians 2:1–11 and Paul’s invitation to develop the mind of Christ. Christian unity does not require us to share every opinion. It grows as we become united around the self-giving, humble, and obedient mindset of Jesus. Although Je...

Whatever happens, Jesus is still Lord—and we are called to stand firm together. In “Whatever Happens,” Pastor Tim Ghali explores Philippians 1:27–30 and Paul’s call for the church to live in a manner worthy of the gospel. Christian unity does not mean agreeing about everything. It means remaining centered on Jesus, standing together in one Spirit, and striving side by side for the mission of the g...

What difference does following Jesus make when we suffer? In “How Not to Waste Your Suffering,” Pastor Mateus de Campos explores Philippians 1:12–26 and Paul’s extraordinary response to imprisonment, uncertainty, criticism, and the possibility of death. Paul does not deny his pain or pretend everything is fine. Instead, he sees his suffering through the gospel and declares, “For to me, to live is...

What if Jesus’ teaching about receiving the Kingdom “like a little child” means more than having childlike faith? In “A Faith That Welcomes,” Akash (Director of High School Ministry, Lexington Campus) explores Luke 18:15–17 and offers a fresh look at Jesus’ words, “Let the little children come to me.” When the disciples tried to keep children away, Jesus welcomed them with open arms—and called his...

Spiritual gifts matter, but without love, even the greatest gifts accomplish nothing. In “Love Makes All the Difference,” Pastor Ruthie Seiders explores 1 Corinthians 12–13 and Paul’s teaching about spiritual gifts, the body of Christ, and the “most excellent way” of agape love. Every follower of Jesus has been given gifts by the Holy Spirit, but those gifts are not meant for personal recognition....

Every person is gifted, and every gift has a purpose. In “Every Person, Every Gift,” Pastor Tom VanAntwerp explores 1 Corinthians 12 and Paul’s teaching that the Holy Spirit gives each believer unique gifts for the common good. Spiritual gifts are not reserved for a select few. They are expressions of God’s grace, entrusted to each of us so that we can serve others, strengthen the church, and make...

What holds us together when life feels divided, overwhelming, and uncertain? In the final message of our *Summer Reading* series, Pastor Rachel Keeler explores 2 Corinthians 5:17–21 and the life-changing promise that anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. Through Jesus, we are reconciled to God, given a fresh start, and invited to become ambassadors of reconciliation in a fractured world. Draw...

Who is Jesus, and what does the cross reveal about God? In this message from Colossians 1:15–20, Dr. Mateus de Campos explores one of the New Testament’s most powerful descriptions of Christ. Jesus is the image of the invisible God—the One through whom all things were created, the One who holds all things together, and the One who brings reconciliation and peace through His sacrifice on the cross....

What does it mean to be chosen, redeemed, and adopted into God’s family? In Week 6 of our Summer Reading series, Pastor Tim Ghali explores Ephesians 1:3–14 and the incredible promise that we have been chosen by God the Father, redeemed through Jesus, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. Through his personal faith journey and his family’s powerful adoption story, Pastor Tim reminds us that adoption bring...

n this week’s message, Pastor Jeanette teaches from Acts 8:26–40, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch. This powerful passage reminds us that God pursues every person, removes every barrier through Jesus Christ, and calls all people home. Through this story, we see God’s heart for redemption. The Ethiopian eunuch was a person of influence, dignity, and deep spiritual hunger, yet he was als...

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In this week’s message, Pastor Tim continues our Summer Reading series with a look at Genesis 3 and the story of the Fall. Why is the world so broken? Why do even good things often become painful? And where do we find hope when sin, suffering, and death seem to touch everything? Genesis 3 shows us how humanity’s rebellion against God brought brokenness into creation, but it also gives us the first...

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? In this message, Pastor Ruthie explores the creation story in Genesis and reminds us that everything God created was good. As God’s image bearers, we are invited to partner with Him by caring for creation, loving our neighbors, and faithfully stewarding what He has entrusted to us. Discover how the opening pages of the Bible reveal God’s goodness,...

What does it mean to be made in the image of God? In this opening message of our Summer Reading series, guest preacher Pat Batten teaches from Genesis 1:26–28 and explores one of the most foundational truths in Scripture: every human being is created as the image of God. Through Scripture, personal story, and reflection, Pat reminds us that our worth is not based on our work, achievements, relatio...

What do you do when you find yourself standing at the edge of uncertainty, unsure how to move forward? In this Annual Celebration 2026 message, Pastor Tim Ghali teaches from 2 Kings 2:1–15, where Elijah and Elisha stand at the Jordan River and witness the power of God at work. Through this powerful story of transition, calling, and spiritual empowerment, we are reminded that the same God who parte...

What does Pentecost teach us about being the church today? In this message, Pastor Dom Bronico explores the connection between the Tower of Babel and Pentecost, showing how the arrival of the Holy Spirit sends the church beyond the walls of a building and out into the world. Through Acts 2 and Genesis 11, we see that God’s vision for the church is not sameness, comfort, or simply gathering in one...

What does biblical submission really mean and how does Jesus transform our relationships? In this message, “Submission’s Paradox,” Pastor Ruthie walks through Colossians 3:18–4:1 and explores one of the most challenging passages in the New Testament: the “household codes.” Rather than promoting control or inequality, this teaching uncovers the radical, Christ-centered vision behind mutual submissi...

What does it really mean to live a new life in Christ? In this message, “Centering on What’s New”, PastorTim Ghali walks through Colossians 3:1–17 and explores what it looks like to leave behind the old self and fully step into the new life Jesus offers. This teaching challenges us to move beyond behavior modification and into true spiritual transformation setting our minds on things above, puttin...

Do you feel closer to God when you’re doing everything right… and farther when you’re not? Pastor Blaire Jenkins walks through Colossians 2 and exposes something we don’t always see: Whether you follow the rules or reject them… the rules might still be at the center. This message flips the script: You don’t earn a relationship with God You don’t lose it by failing You receive it through Jesus Free...

Pastor Tom continues our Centering on Jesus series with a powerful message from Colossians 1:15–23. In this passage, Paul gives us a breathtaking view of who Jesus truly is — the image of the invisible God, the creator of all things, the head of the church, and the one who reconciles all things through the cross. When we see Jesus more clearly, everything else comes into focus.

What would it feel like to hear Jesus call your name? In this Easter message, Pastor Ruthie Seiders (Central Ministries Pastor) shares the powerful story of Mary Magdalene in —a moment where grief turns to joy when the risen Jesus speaks her name. Easter isn’t just a story we retell every year—it’s a reminder that Jesus knows you personally, loves you deeply, and calls you by name. In a world wher...

What actually makes you worthy? In this message, Pastor Tim Ghali (Interim Teaching & Discipleship Pastor) walks through to unpack a powerful truth: our worth isn’t something we earn—it’s something Jesus gives. The church in Colossae struggled with identity, pressure, and competing voices—just like we do today. Through Paul’s words, we’re reminded that when we center our lives on Jesus, everything...