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What if the people around you are shaping the person you’re becoming? In this message from our series “A Long Obedience,” we look at Numbers 11 and discover how friendships and influences impact our faith, character, and future. The truth is simple: show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future. This episode challenges students and young adults to pursue godly friendships, avoid destructive...

What does it really take to follow Jesus for the long haul? In this message, “Making It to the End,” we look at Exodus 16 and the story of God providing for His people in the wilderness. In a culture that craves instant results, this message challenges us to embrace a different kind of faith, one marked by consistency, trust, and long-term obedience. We explore how easy it is to drift, lose moment...

What would you say if someone asked you to prove that Jesus is real ? In this episode, we dive into Acts 18 and the story of Apollos—a man who was passionate about God, knowledgeable in Scripture, and bold in sharing his faith… but still growing. His journey reveals a powerful truth: following Jesus is a lifelong commitment to learning, growing, and confidently sharing what we believe. Many people...

In this message from Acts 16, we look at the kind of faith the early church lived with. They has a faith that actually expected God to move. While many of us follow Jesus without anticipation, Paul and Silas show us what it looks like to trust God in every circumstance, even in the middle of opposition, suffering, and uncertainty. As they are beaten, imprisoned, and facing injustice, their respons...

What if the Church was never meant to be something you attend but something you become? In this episode, we explore Acts 2:42–47 and uncover the “original recipe” of the early church. From deep commitment to authentic community and daily spiritual discipline, the first followers of Jesus modeled a powerful, Spirit-filled way of living that transformed cities and changed lives. If you’ve ever wonde...

What is the one thing that should define every healthy church—and every follower of Jesus? In this message, we walk through 1 Corinthians 13 and uncover the truth that love is the through line of our faith . It’s not just a feeling or a nice idea, it’s the evidence of a life transformed by Jesus and empowered by the Holy Spirit. As we wrap up the Messy Church series, this teaching challenges us to...

What if you’ve had a unique purpose all along, but just haven’t discovered it yet? In this message, we dive into 1 Corinthians 12 and unpack what the Bible says about spiritual gifts, what they are, why they matter, and how they’re meant to be used. Using the familiar idea behind Spider-Man’s story, we explore the truth that with great power comes great responsibility. Every follower of Jesus has...

What does it really mean to live in Christian liberty ? And how should followers of Jesus use the freedom they have in Christ? In this message from 1 Corinthians 8 , we explore a tension that many believers experience: while Christians are free from the law and free in Christ, that freedom is not meant to be used selfishly. The Apostle Paul teaches that although many things may be permissible, not...

What happens when the church begins to look more like culture than like Christ? In this episode, we continue our Messy Church series through 1 Corinthians, exploring 1 Corinthians chapters 5 and 6 and the challenges the apostle Paul addressed in the church at Corinth. The early church was dealing with serious issues, sexual immorality, division, lawsuits between believers, and a growing tendency t...

Why do so many Christians stop growing? In this episode, we dive into First Corinthians chapter 3 and wrestle with a hard but necessary question: What’s keeping us from spiritual growth? Just as physical life naturally leads to growth, spiritual life in Jesus Christ should lead to maturity. Yet many believers remain spiritually stagnant for years. Through Paul’s words to the church in Corinth, we...

If you think your church has problems, you should check out Corinth. In this episode, we begin our Messy Church series through 1 Corinthians by exploring one of the most dysfunctional churches in the New Testament. The believers in Corinth were dealing with division, immorality, lawsuits, abuse of the Lord’s Supper, false teaching, chaos in worship, and even confusion about the resurrection. Yet t...

What does real revival actually look like? And why don’t we see it more often? In this message from 2 Chronicles 7, we unpack God’s promise: “If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways…” Revival isn’t manufactured emotion or hype—it begins with humble surrender and holy dependence on God. Looking at the dedication of Solomon’s...

Doubt is something every believer faces, but it doesn’t have to define your faith. In this message, The Solution for Doubt , we walk through John 20 and the powerful story of Doubting Thomas encountering the risen Jesus. Rather than condemning Thomas for his questions, Jesus meets him with peace, proof, and presence. This sermon reminds us that doubt isn’t a sin, but an invitation to go deeper in...

You might have heard it said that we should "live by faith", but what does that actually mean? In this message we explore what it truly means to live by faith, even when doubt is present. Through Mark chapter 9, we look at the powerful story of a father who came to Jesus saying, “I believe—help my unbelief,” and learn how faith doesn’t require perfect certainty, but honest hearts and com...

What do you do when God’s promises feel delayed and doubt starts to creep in? In this episode, we explore the space most of us live in—the middle —the season between what God has spoken and what we’ve seen fulfilled. Walking through Genesis 18 and the story of Abraham and Sarah, this message challenges us to confront how waiting can lead to doubt, control, and missteps when we stop trusting God’s...

Doubt is a part of every faith journey, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your faith. In this episode, we kick off the Can We Be Sure? series by exploring Genesis 3 and the very first moment doubt entered the human story. From Adam and Eve to our own lives, we discover that doubt is not sinful it’s an invitation to go deeper. In this message, we talk about what to do when you start questioning...

What do the names of Jesus reveal about who He is—and what they mean for your life today? In this episode, we continue the What Child Is This? series by exploring Isaiah 9:6 , focusing on two powerful titles of Jesus: Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace . Written centuries before Jesus was born, this prophecy points to a Savior who is eternal, unchanging, and able to bring true peace to a restl...

What did Jesus really come to prove? In this powerful Christmas message, we turn to Isaiah 9:1–6 to uncover the purpose behind Jesus’ arrival. Long before His birth, the prophet Isaiah foretold a coming King who would be called Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God . But what do those titles mean for us today? In this episode, we explore how Jesus came to prove that God is with us and God is for us....

This episode walks through Galatians 6 and unpacks the real difference between karma and the biblical principle of sowing and reaping . Culture tells us to watch for people to “get what they deserve,” but Scripture calls us to something better: focusing on our own hearts, living motivated by God’s grace, and trusting Him with the results. Through a powerful illustration about photography and “focu...

Have you ever believed something that sounded true but wasn’t? In this week’s message, Pastor David unpacks Romans 1 and helps us see how our culture has traded the truth of God for lies. From nature to spirituality, we often worship what’s been created instead of the Creator Himself. Discover how to spot the lies that distort God’s truth and be reminded that everything in creation points back to...

In this message from our Enchanted series, David explores what Scripture means when it instructs believers to “test the spirits” in 1 John 4. Not everything spiritual is from God, and followers of Jesus must learn how to recognize the difference between the Holy Spirit and the counterfeit spiritual influences shaping today’s culture. Learn about the reality of the spiritual realm , the enemy’s str...

In this message of The Enchanted Series , we dive into Matthew 7:7-11 and explore the growing fascination with spirituality, manifestation, crystals, astrology, and “the universe.” Gen Z and Gen Alpha are more spiritually curious than ever, but what happens when culture offers a knock-off version of spirituality instead of the real thing? Discover why prayer gives us real access to the God of the...

In a world that constantly tells us to hustle harder and never slow down, it’s easy to chase temporary escapes that leave us empty. In this message, David closes out our Searching series with a powerful reminder from Psalm 23 , that Jesus, our Good Shepherd, offers something far better than a quick distraction. He offers real rest, peace, and purpose for our souls. If you’ve ever felt burned out,...

We all wrestle with the question: “Am I enough?” In this message, we look at the story of the paralyzed man in The Gospel of Mark 2 and The Gospel of Luke 5 — and discover what happens when he encounters Jesus. In a culture that constantly tells us to do more, look better, and be more impressive, Jesus offers something radically different: forgiveness, identity, and purpose. Through this story, we...

Loneliness is everywhere, especially in a world that’s more “connected” than ever. In this episode, we dive into The Gospel of John 15 to uncover the real cure to loneliness : a lasting, life-giving connection with Jesus. We’re constantly scrolling for connection, validation, and meaning. But what if what we’re truly looking for isn’t found at the bottom of a feed but in a relationship with the On...