LOCAL CHURCH

Alex shares about suffering & lament and how we can lean into God and abide in Him in our times of suffering through practicing lament.

Caleb teaches on why water baptism isn't an optional extra as believers and unpacks points to help us see the power within being obedient to Jesus when He called us all to be baptized once we give our lives to Him.

Chris shares about how worship should be a lifestyle and not reserved for just Sunday Services in our 2026 Abide Series

Crispin share how witnessing to others should flow from knowing that God sees us and knows us first. It should also flow from a place of us seeing Jesus for who He is ourselves. How can we help others see Christ if we don't see Him clearly ourselves? 

Gary shares on Resurrection Sunday about the power of Easter. (Due to technical difficulties the recording isn't as high quality as usual - apologies in advance) 

Alex shares about the importance of being vulnerable with God and how that leads to being vulnerable with one another. 

In this opening message of our Abide series, we explore a powerful truth: everyone is being formed by something. The question isn’t if we’re disciples, but who or what we’re following. Drawing from Jesus’ invitation in Mark 1 and His words in John 15, we unpack what it really means to follow Him in today’s busy, distracted world. Jesus didn’t call people to casual belief, but to discipleship, to b...

This message from Caleb Groeneweg is a call to move beyond spiritual stagnation and step into true maturity in Christ, rooted in the invitation of Hebrews 6 to go deeper into Jesus, not past Him. It explores how maturity isn’t about knowledge or activity but about becoming more like Christ, as the Holy Spirit forms us through Scripture, community, and even seasons of refinement. Rather than chasin...

“For from Him and through Him and for Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever.” (Romans 11:36) Our Pastors, Caleb & Alex share the Vision for our church this year, how God is inviting us to "...go onto maturity." (Hebrews 6:1) together and some of the things the Holy Spirit is leading us into at Local.

Jadyn shares a message finalizing our Check Your Heart Series challenging us with a simple question: What do you treasure?  He shares practically about how we're called to handle money well and how we're to die to self in the area of our wallets and wealth.

Alex shares about how control can become an idol in our life in trying to take our own lives in our hands and as a result fear stepping out of our comfort zones to where God may be leading. She encourages us to hand control back to God in the fear of the Lord and allow Him to be King in our lives again.

Crispin shares from Matthew 20:20-28 and challenges us to ask ourselves what do we really want from closeness to Jesus and how we can avoid the temptation of status or power. 

Caleb unpacks the importance of Deuteronomy 6:4-5 and what it means to love God with all our heart, soul & strength. February 2026, 1st Sunday Communion Message.

Tyler unpacks the need for us to lay down the idol of comfort & apathy and follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Caleb launches our new teaching series, Check Your Heart, and unpacks how God calls us to have no other gods before Him and to be those who love & follow Him wholeheartedly. 

Caleb encourages us to Lean In to God and all that He has for us in 2026!

Our Lead Pastor, Caleb inspires fresh Hope in us on the 1st week of our Advent Teaching Series. Be blessed as you listen back to this message from our Sunday Service on November, 30th 2025.

Caleb unpacks a practice Jesus encouraged us to do regularly through the Scriptures; The Practice of Generosity. Be blessed as you listen back to this message from our Sunday Service on October 26th 2025.

Caleb explains that Christians are collectively called to be "the light of the world," bringing Christ's transformative presence into every sphere of society through good deeds and loving actions. The message emphasizes that believers are not just called to discuss darkness, but to actively dispel it by embodying Jesus' characteristics of compassion, justice, and radical love. September 21st, 2025...

Gary Small shares on the parables of the mustard seed and yeast from Matthew 13:31-33, explaining that the kingdom of heaven is a life led by the Holy Spirit. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing the Spirit-led life, likening it to a mustard seed growing into a tree. He encourages the congregation to accept the Spirit-led life as a gift and to integrate it fully into their lives. August 17th,...

Tyler Fitch unpacks the Parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing how it powerfully reflects God’s lavish and unconditional love for both the rebellious and the prideful. Through the story of a father who embraces his wayward son and pursues his bitter older son, listeners are invited to reflect on their own hearts and discover true freedom and transformation in relationship with the Father. July 27t...

John takes us through communion and reminds us of its importance. July 6th, 2025.

On Father’s Day, Caleb reminds us that regardless of our earthly experiences, we have a perfect Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally, holds us securely in His hand, shapes us, and calls us His sons and daughters. Our purpose and freedom come not from striving or performing, but from surrendering to His presence, resting in our identity as His children, and allowing our service to flow from...

This Mother's Day, three mothers shared heartfelt messages about drawing closer to the Lord, placing their trust in Him, and embracing a childlike faith. May 11th, 2025

Caleb describes the resurrection on Easter as the 'Beautiful Exchange'—how Jesus died and rose again to give us a chance to trade our mistakes, sadness, and pain for His love, forgiveness, and new life. He explains that it’s a free gift for anyone who believes in Him and is ready to accept the life He offers. April 20th, 2025.