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  Virtue & Vices What do you do when life just keeps getting harder? In Joy vs. Despair, we’re spending time in 2 Corinthians 4, where Paul writes from the middle of pressure, loss, and weariness. He’s honest about how hard things are, but he refuses to let despair call the shots. We’ll learn why despair doesn’t get the final word, and why God is still at work, even here. The goal isn’t to pre...

SERMON TITLE: Gratitude vs. Greed.  SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Timothy 6:6–10.  BOTTOM LINE: Gratitude turns what we have into enough; greed makes enough never enough.  PROMO DESCRIPTION:  This Sunday, we continue our series Virtues & Vices with a message that's needed after the holiday season: Gratitude vs. Greed. In a culture that constantly tells us we need more, Scripture offers a better wa...

SERMON TITLE: LOVE vs. PRIDE SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Philippians 2:3–8. KEY VERSE: Philippians 2:3 - Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count.  BOTTOM LINE: Love humbles and serves; pride elevates and isolates. PROMO DESCRIPTION: Pride shows up quietly, even in good people doing good things. In Philippians 2, Paul contrasts self-centred ambition with the self-giving love of Je...

Advent: Isaiah's Prophetic Promises .  December 28th is Sabbath Sunday: An intentional day of rest from all regular and ministry work, as we gather with friends and family in homes during this strategic day between Christmas and New Year’s. Together, we’ll reflect on Isaiah 40:31 and rediscover the strength that comes from waiting on the Lord. Through Scripture, communion, and quiet reflectio...

  Advent: Isaiah's Prophetic Promises . Darkness has a way of getting our attention. When the lights go out, we realize just how much we were depending on them. And in the middle of the world’s darkness, God kept a promise. Isaiah foretold a great light shining in the darkness, a promise fulfilled in the birth of Jesus. On Christmas Eve, we reflect on how Christ enters our darkness not just t...

SERMON TITLE: The Love of the Servant 4th ADVENT: Love Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4 BOTTOM LINE: The love of Jesus restores what the world has nearly destroyed. PROMO DESCRIPTION: Life has a way of bending us. Some of us are still standing… but barely. Maybe you feel like a bruised reed—hurt, wounded, exhausted. Or maybe your faith feels like a smoldering wick—the flame is still there, but it’s almost...

SERMON TITLE: Joy of Salvation ADVENT THEME: Joy SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 12:1-6 THE BOTTOM LINE: True joy is found in knowing that you have been saved. PROMO DESCRIPTION: If you ever find yourself overwhelmed in all the emotions of Christmas but you realize that joy is nowhere to be found, perhaps it is because you aren't looking in the right place, or you are looking for the wrong joy.  In Isaiah...

SERMON TITLE: The Peace of the Prince ADVENT THEME: Peace SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 9:6-7 THE BOTTOM LINE: Resting in peace is granted through the Prince of Peace. This Sunday, we’ll light the Peace candle and step into Isaiah’s promise of a coming King called the “Prince of Peace.” In a world that feels restless, anxious, and loud, we’ll look beyond sentimental ideas of peace and see the One who actually...

Series: Advent in Isaiah  Sermon Title: The Hope of Immanuel  Scripture Passage: Isaiah 7:14 NIrV Key Verse: Isaiah 7:14 Bottom Line: Hope is, God with Us. PROMO DESCRIPTION: This week we are launching our new series, Advent in Isaiah. In week one we are unpacking the message of Hope rooted in this truth: Immanuel "God with Us." Found in Isaiah 7:14. Join us as we discover how God's...

This Sunday, we’re diving into one of the most hope-filled truths found in Ephesians 1. Paul tells us that everyone who trusts Jesus is sealed with the Holy Spirit. That seal marks us as God’s own and guarantees our future with Him. If you’ve ever wrestled with doubt, fear, or insecurity in your walk with Christ, this passage is for you. We’ll explore what it means to be sealed, secured, and stren...

Identity When God saves, He adopts us and gives us an inheritance in Christ. He also draws us into His purpose, working all things according to the counsel of His will. Ultimately, our lives exist to bring glory to God, from the first to hope in Christ to all who believe today. If you’re tired of chasing identity in shifting places, discover who you are in Him. Why not invite a friend who needs as...

God’s plan is redemptive. In Ephesians 1:9–10, Paul reveals the mystery hidden for ages: God’s purpose is to unite all things in Christ. In a divided world, that’s the hope we need. Join us for Purpose in Him as we explore how His plan gives meaning to our story and direction to our days. Discover how your ordinary life fits into God’s extraordinary mission to restore heaven and earth under Jesus....

Redemption isn’t just a religious word; it’s the heartbeat of the gospel. In Ephesians 1:7–8, Paul reveals that through the blood of Jesus, we have been rescued from slavery, forgiven of every sin, and covered by God’s overflowing grace. This truth not only reveals the redemptive work of Christ it redefines our very identity in Him. Today, we step into the fullness of what it means to live as the...

Everyone longs to belong somewhere. But what if the belonging we’ve been chasing was already offered to us before we were born? This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to be adopted in Christ, continuing Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Long before we ever reached for God, He chose to make us His own through Jesus. Adoption is God’s original plan. Come discover how God turns spiritual orphans...

Before time began, God already had you in mind. In this week’s message, Chosen in Him, we’ll discover the life-changing truth that God’s plan of salvation didn’t start with our decision but with His love. Through Ephesians 1:4, we’ll see how being chosen in Christ gives us confidence, purpose, and a call to holiness. God’s choice isn’t random, but relational, anchored in His grace. Join us this Su...

What if you realized that everything you’ve been praying for…is already yours in Christ? What if gratitude wasn’t just a feeling — but a reflection of your identity? In Ephesians 1:3, Paul takes us even deeper. He reminds us that we are already blessed — not because of what we have, but because of who we belong to. Join us this week for our next message in the series: “Identity: Found in Him: Bles...

This Sunday we begin a new preaching series called Identity, and we look for answers to the question: who are you?  We tend to give ourselves many labels based on what we project to the world or what we attach ourselves to, and as a result, we end up divided in various camps that are at odds with each other. We fall for the narrative that identity is subjective, and we try to define ourselves as t...

This Sunday, we’re wrapping up our Making Change series with a powerful reminder that Tomorrow Matters. Jesus’ parable of the talents calls us to live today with eternity in mind. When we steward what God has entrusted to us, He multiplies our faithfulness and welcomes us into His joy. Discover how wise investing in what truly lasts can transform not only your future but generations to come. Join...

Jesus said that we’re not blessed when we get, but when we give. This Sunday we’re talking about generosity: of our time, our talent, our treasure. We'll see how giving reflects God’s heart, builds our faith, and straight up blesses people. Choosing generosity isn’t about ROI, but a shift of the heart and mind. It's a choice to trust God and join Him in blessing those who can’t pay us ba...

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 16:1-13 KEY VERSE(S): “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (Luke 16:13, ESV) Stress is part of life, but financial stress does not have to be. This week, we will open Proverbs and the words of Jesus to learn how to break free from debt a...

  Making Change Do you ever feel like no matter how much you have, it’s never enough? Culture tells us that more money, more stuff, and more status will make us happy. But Scripture tells us something different. This Sunday, we’re kicking off a new series called Making Change with a message titled Less Is More. Together we’ll discover how choosing simplicity brings peace, freedom, and space for wh...

Trusting Jesus means letting go, looking to Him daily, and following, even without all the answers. Series: Back to School Sunday Speaker: Herber Campos Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Timestamps: 00:26 - Every day, we face decisions and problems that seem difficult, and sometimes we don’t know the answer. 01:35 - God never intended for us to walk this path alone. 03:58 - Total trust in God. 05:06 - To...

  Return, Restore, Renew God restores His people with His presence and His promise. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 3:17 –21 Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever just sat back and thought, "This world is so broken"? 03:06 - Joel doesn't end his prophecy in despair. 04:09 - God restores His people with His Presence and His Promise. 04:24 - First, (1...

How will I endorse the sermon and key passage? This week, we’re stepping into Joel’s vision of God’s courtroom. Joel 3 paints a sobering picture of the nations being summoned for judgment. But right in the middle of this scene of global shaking is an incredible promise: “The Lord is a refuge to his people.” In a world where injustice seems to go unanswered, this passage assures us that God sees, G...

Return, Restore, Renew God poured out His Spirit, so we could live in the Spirit. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 2:28 –32 Timestamps: 00:00 - Ever feel like you're doing all the right things, but something's still missing. 2:08 - Joel's prophecy came at a time when Judah was recovering from disaster. 2:55 - There is so much to unpack in this de...