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What if the delay isn’t divine rejection, but divine mercy? Matt walks through how God’s patience is not slowness, but compassion. Even in seasons of waiting, His love remains steady and intentional. If you’ve struggled with doubt, disappointment, or wondering where God is in the process, this message is a reminder that your pain does not define His heart toward you.

What does it mean that God became human? Matt shows how Jesus experienced thirst, exhaustion, grief, and temptation yet remained sinless. Through Scripture and real life, he reveals how Christ’s humanity makes Him the perfect high priest who understands us. Whether you are wrestling with doubt or seeking deeper connection, this message shows how Jesus’ humanity gives us confidence to approach God...

Why do Christians step into a pool of water in front of everyone? Matt Bean explains how baptism is far more than a ritual. It symbolizes our death to sin and resurrection to new life in Christ. Sharing his own story of being baptized alongside his 71 year old grandmother, he reminds us it is never too early or too late to say yes to Jesus. Baptism is not about getting wet. It is about going all i...

What if your everyday conversations could change someone’s eternity? This message explores what it means to be a Kingdom ambassador and shows how sharing Jesus is less about pressure and more about real relationships and a life that stands out. Through Paul’s example in Athens, you’ll learn practical ways to build common ground, form genuine friendships, and confidently point people toward Jesus.

Matt’s New Year’s message focuses on what it means to worship God with our whole lives. He explains that worship is more than Sunday services and calls believers to love God fully, live humbly, and offer lives of ongoing surrender. Drawing from Scripture, he challenges the church in 2026 to pursue worship that truly shapes daily life and reflects what God values.

Matt and four ministry students shared how God calls and shapes young believers through mentoring, discipleship, and everyday obedience. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4:12, they challenged the church to see young people not as future leaders, but active participants now—and to invest in them through relationships, not just programs.

Ever longed for something deeper than the latest gadget under the Christmas tree? This message explores how our deepest desires for safety, love, and belonging point to our true purpose: life with God. From Creation to Christ’s incarnation, it shows that God is not distant but invites close relationship. Jesus as Emmanuel, God with us, opens the door to the loving community of the Trinity. Watch n...

Have you ever chased “more” and still felt something missing? In this message, Matt contrasts living “from God” with living “with God,” showing how easy it is to turn faith into a transaction and inviting us to find true treasure, not in God’s gifts, but in His presence.

Have you ever tried to master life through formulas instead of walking with God? In this message, Craig shows how we often substitute principles for presence, using Moses at the rock and Jesus with the religious leaders to reveal that even biblical wisdom loses power when it’s disconnected from relationship. If you’re tired of religion that feels empty, this message invites you to move from living...

Matt uses the story of a blind man Jesus healed to challenge a transactional “Life Under God” mindset—where we follow rules expecting God to perform. Instead, he shows that God wants genuine relationship, not religious obligation. This message launches a series focused on experiencing God’s presence rather than treating faith like a contract.

Ever wondered how your resources could make an eternal impact? In this message, Matt unpacks Jesus’ teachings on generosity, showing that money is a poor master but a powerful tool for Kingdom work. Through vivid stories—from a widow’s coins to a clinic in Ghana—he reveals how giving transforms both giver and receiver. This challenge to move beyond accumulation invites us to invest in what lasts a...

What if our greatest treasure isn’t what we keep, but what we give? Using King Tut as a contrast, this message challenges us to find security not in possessions, but in God. Contentment with less creates margin to bless. When we choose generosity now, we get to see lives changed in real time.

Have you ever wondered how God funds His work? Through stories from Exodus and 2 Corinthians, Matt reveals that God’s strategy has always been “crowdfunding” — the collective generosity of His people. He challenges assumptions about giving, showing that it’s about practice, not wealth, and that generosity reflects Jesus’ nature and fuels real Kingdom impact.

Many of us are confused by money. We’ve heard for years that “money can’t buy happiness,” but we still feel the need to test that theory. God promises to bless the generous, and yet we convince ourselves we can’t really afford to give. The key to financial freedom is to recognize that “our” money is actually God’s and let His Word, rather than the cultural current, shape the way we manage it.

What does it really mean to surrender to Jesus? In the conclusion of The Greatest Story Ever Told, Pastor Matt shares his personal story of God’s faithfulness through his wife’s cancer journey and reveals Jesus as Creator, Savior, and King. This message invites you to see how your response to Him shapes both your life now and your eternal future.

What if the same divine fire that transformed ancient Jerusalem could ignite your community today? Drawing parallels with the Great Fire of London, Pastor Coty explores Acts 2 to show how one spark of the Holy Spirit turned anticipation into action that changed the world. This message calls believers to embrace that same power and leave a lasting legacy of heaven on earth.

Have you ever felt trapped by rules you could never follow perfectly? In this message, Pastor Matt shows how Jesus fulfills and transforms God’s covenant with humanity. Through vivid stories—from HOA rules to Abraham, Daniel, and his wife’s cancer journey—he reveals how every story points to Christ’s new covenant, offering freedom, purpose, and lasting hope through genuine relationship with God.

Ever felt weighed down by rules you can’t keep? Pastor Matt shows how Jesus fulfills and transforms God’s covenant, turning obligation into relationship. Through real stories—from HOA rules to his wife’s cancer journey—he reveals how Christ’s new covenant brings true freedom, purpose, and lasting hope.

This is our 8th Annual Serve Day Weekend where we forego our normal worship experience to serve together in our community.

What does it really mean to surrender everything to God? Pastor Matt traces Israel’s journey from slavery to kingdom, showing how stubborn sin blocks God’s best for us. Through stories of Moses, Joshua, and Israel’s kings, he reveals that God’s commands are loving guardrails for true freedom. This message invites you to let go, repent, and let God write a better story with your life.

What if the greatest story ever told is your story too? Pastor Matt reveals how God’s epic narrative—from Abraham’s faith to Moses’ mission—points to Jesus’ transforming work in us today. Through Abraham’s journey, we see that real faith means trusting God with the unknown and surrendering what’s most precious. Discover how your life fits into God’s unfolding story of redemption.

What does true surrender look like in a world that celebrates self-reliance? Through Abraham and Isaac’s story, Pastor Coty shows how trusting God over our own understanding leads to transformation and blessing. This message invites you to let go of control and find peace through genuine trust in God’s abundant provision.

Why do ancient stories still capture our hearts today? In this opening message of The Greatest Story Ever Told, Pastor Matt reveals how Genesis uncovers God’s character, our purpose, and His plan to redeem humanity. With vivid movie analogies and modern parallels, he shows how this ancient story still shapes our identity, relationships, and hope today.

Ever felt disqualified by your failures? Through Peter’s story, Pastor Matt shows how Jesus meets us in our deepest regrets and restores our purpose. From denial to redemption, this message reveals that God repurposes our brokenness for His glory—proving His power works through imperfect people.

Ever felt like your past defines your future? Pastor Matt shares Matthew’s story—a tax collector transformed by grace—to show how anyone can leave a broken past for a new beginning. This message reminds us that Jesus calls imperfect people, restores their purpose, and invites us to extend that same grace to others.