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In the Waiting Have you ever found yourself in a waiting room—physically or spiritually? At first, you lean in with hope. Then comes frustration, comparison, and passivity. The prophet Habakkuk knew that tension. His raw cry—“How long, Lord, must I call for help?”—echoes in every season of delay. In this message, we unpack how God doesn’t silence our questions—He meets us in them. Habakkuk reminds...

Fatherhood Lessons Great fathers don’t just protect—they prepare. In this Father’s Day message, we spotlight Mordecai—Esther’s adoptive father—who didn’t need a biological tie to lead with love, wisdom, and purpose. He showed up, spoke life, and stayed consistent, even when Esther became queen. His story reminds us: fatherhood isn’t about DNA—it’s about presence, purpose, and calling greatness out...

What’s the Track Record Real trust—and real growth—doesn’t happen all at once.  In the final week of  Trust Issues , we explore  The Compound Effect : how small, consistent steps lead to lasting change. With wisdom from Kobe Bryant and the life of David, we’re reminded that transformation isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence. You can’t change your destination overnight, but you  can...

Do They Have What It Takes In week three of Trust Issues , we explored the foundational role of integrity in rebuilding trust. Through the story of Saul, Jonathan, and David in 1 Samuel, we contrasted Saul’s fractured, emotionally unstable leadership with Jonathan’s consistent and undivided loyalty to both David and God. Integrity isn’t perfection—it’s wholeness. The word itself comes from the Lat...

Can They Do It? What if your trust issues aren’t about betrayal—but about disappointment? Sometimes the people we depend on just aren’t capable of carrying the weight of trust. This week, we look at two very different kinds of people: one who breaks trust through insecurity and chaos, and another who builds it with loyalty, maturity, and humility. One had the position—but not the tools. The...

Where are They Coming From When was the last time you dug in your heels—even when you knew you were wrong?  That moment of tension often reveals the root of every broken relationship: misunderstanding.  This Sunday, we’re kicking off our new series  Trust Issues  by exploring how empathy can move us from assumption to understanding. Through the powerful story of David and Jonathan (1 Sam...

From the Heart of a Mother This Mother’s Day, we hear a message from the heart of God, expressed through the hearts of mothers. We celebrate not only those who have given birth, but every woman who nurtures, leads, and loves with a mother’s heart—whether in homes, workplaces, classrooms, or communities. Through the stories of three women in different seasons of motherhood, we can all discover the...

Breaking Bad Habits Why are good habits hard to build—and bad ones hard to break? Real change doesn’t come from trying harder but thinking differently. In this message, we unpack how repentance means seeing life through the lens of God’s truth, not just feeling sorry.  We’ll explore how grace transforms us from the inside out, why movement without mindset leads us back to old patterns, and how to...

Letting Go of our Hang-Ups What if what’s holding you back isn’t around you—but within you?  In this message, we look at the internal hangups—old wounds, labels, and coping habits—that can keep us from fully stepping into God’s plan. Through Saul’s story in 1 Samuel 9–10, we see how insecurity and self-doubt can overshadow calling. From chasing donkeys to hiding in baggage, Saul’s journey is a mir...

Healing Our Hurts What if your past pain is still shaping your future? This message is about healing—not just the obvious hurts, but the hidden wounds we carry through life. Betrayal, grief, disappointment, shame—these don’t fade with time. But the cross and the empty tomb tell a better story. Jesus showed us the way: He acknowledged the hurt, let go of the right to retaliate, prayed for His enemi...

Community What if the reason you feel disconnected isn’t because God is far away—but because you’re surrounded by a crowd, not planted in a community? This week, we’re talking about how the enemy doesn’t create—he counterfeits. And one of his most convincing counterfeits is false community. From gangs to social media echo chambers, the enemy offers connection without depth, loyalty without truth,...

Peace What if peace could actually slow your progress—but without peace, you’ll never get where you’re going? In today’s message, we explore the surprising tension between pressure and peace—how both are necessary to grow. From the invention of Play-Doh to the Apostle Peter’s words during intense persecution, we learn that peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances, but in the presence of a Savior...

Love What if love isn’t just one thing—but many? This week, we take a 360° look at love through the lens of Scripture, culture, and eternity. Just like the Inuit people have dozens of nuanced words for snow—because it’s essential to their survival—we explore how love needs nuance, too. From Greek definitions to God’s divine dilemma in the garden, we peel back layers to ask: what kind of love are y...

Healing Have you ever felt stuck in your pain, wondering if healing is even possible? In this sermon, we explore how Jesus repeatedly asked people, “Do you want to be healed?” —not because He didn’t know the answer, but because healing requires a response. From the man at the Pool of Bethesda to Blind Bartimaeus, Jesus never assumed someone wanted freedom—He called them to step i...

Freedom Are you holding onto offense, replaying past hurts, or nurturing bitterness like a pet? Offense is a trap—a baited hook designed to keep us stuck. Science confirms that forgiveness improves mental and physical health, but Jesus takes it further—He shows us it’s the path to true freedom. In John 5, a man sat by the pool of Bethesda for 38 years, waiting for a miracle. When Jesus shows up, H...

Self-Worth Is It Safe to Question Your Faith? Have you ever wrestled with doubt but felt like you couldn’t ask the hard questions? Doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—it’s often the path to deeper belief. John the Baptist and Thomas both struggled with uncertainty, yet their questions led to revelation, not rejection. This week, we’ll explore how to move from questioning our faith to questioning our do...

I Fought the Law and the Law Won Are you carrying more than you should? Life can feel like a constant balancing act—until the weight becomes too much. In Exodus 18, Moses reunites with his family, only to receive a blunt but life-changing challenge from his father-in-law, Jethro: “What you are doing is not good.” Jethro’s wisdom reshapes how Moses leads, showing us that leadership isn’t about doin...

No “I” in TEAM In Exodus 17, we see two powerful moments that reveal how God’s provision and victory are often tied to the people He places around us. First, at Rephidim, Israel complains about their thirst, testing God rather than trusting Him. Moses, overwhelmed by their grumbling, turns to God—who provides water from the rock at Horeb, a foreshadowing of Christ, our ultimate source...

Feels Like A Con-Tentment Are you truly content, or just telling yourself you are? Do you trust God’s provision, or are you still craving what He called you out of? In Exodus 16 , the Israelites had seen God’s miracles, yet they still complained, longing for the “comforts” of Egypt—even though it meant slavery. We often do the same, forgetting God’s provision and focusing on what we think we lack....

Belonging Have you ever walked into a room full of people and still felt alone? Or wondered why, no matter how much you do, it never feels like enough? We’re all searching for belonging, but too often, we look in the wrong places—performance, approval, relationships—only to be left feeling empty.  This week, we’re diving into what it really means to belong. John 14:18 reminds us that Jesus never l...

Enough is Enough Feeling stuck in what’s going wrong instead of seeing God’s provision? In this episode of Ready, Set, Let’s Go, we dive into Exodus 15:27 and the lesson of Elim—a place of rest and provision in the wilderness. Elim wasn’t just an oasis; it was a reminder that God provides exactly what we need at the right time. Join us as we explore how shifting our mindset from scarcity to trust...

From Bitter to Better Have you ever found yourself stuck in a bitter season, wondering if things could ever get better? In this message, we dive into Exodus 15:23-26, where the Israelites face their first test after crossing the Red Sea. Through the bitterness of Marah and the wilderness of Shur, we’ll explore how God uses moments of testing to transform our hearts, deepen our trust, and reveal Hi...

Another Dead End Have you ever felt like God led you straight into a dead end? This week in our “Ready, Set, Let’s Go!” series, we’re exploring Exodus 14 and the moment the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s advancing army. It looked like there was no way out—but what if dead ends aren’t the end at all? What if they’re the perfect environment for God’s deliveranc...

Leave the Map Behind Have you ever felt like you’re standing at the edge of something new, but the thought of leaving the familiar behind feels overwhelming? What does it mean to trust God completely when the path ahead is unclear? This week, in our new series “Ready, Set, Let’s Go!” , we’re diving into the story of the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt, beginning with the critical firs...

A Worship Service   This morning we will enjoy a family-oriented worship service with both kids and parents. The gift of Jesus over 2,000 years ago is still a profound gift to us today. Join Pastor David as he closes out this Christmas season by setting our focus on Jesus, the gift that keeps giving in our lives.   Discussion topics     There are no questions associated with this service.        ...