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*Are You Quenching the Spirit?* by Justin Harlan Smith is a convicting message from the *Year of the Bible* series that challenges listeners to examine areas where they may be resisting or ignoring the Holy Spirit. It calls for greater sensitivity, obedience, and surrender to God’s leading in everyday life.

It’s All True (Easter 2026) by Justin Harlan Smith is a powerful message centered on the truth of the resurrection. It emphasizes that the story of Jesus isn’t just symbolic—it’s real, life-changing, and the foundation of hope, freedom, and new life for all who believe.

*How to Follow Jesus* by Ryan Perkins is a teaching from the *Year of the Bible* series that breaks down what it means to truly follow Jesus—living with obedience, surrender, and daily trust, not just belief. It encourages taking practical steps to align your life with His teachings.

*Light in the Darkness* by Justin Harlan Smith is a message from the *Year of the Bible* series about finding hope in hard seasons. It highlights how God’s light breaks through darkness, bringing guidance, purpose, and renewal even when life feels overwhelming.

Where is God in the Silence? by Ryan Perkins is a teaching from the Year of the Bible series that explores seasons when God feels distant. It reminds listeners that silence doesn’t mean absence—God is still present, working, and inviting deeper trust even when He seems quiet.

Kill Compromise by Justin Harlan Smith is a bold teaching from the Year of the Bible series that challenges believers to confront areas of compromise in their lives. It calls for wholehearted obedience, integrity, and choosing God’s way over comfort, reminding listeners that true freedom comes through living fully surrendered.

What To Do When You Feel Stuck by Justin Harlan Smith is a practical teaching from the Year of the Bible series on navigating seasons of stagnation. It encourages trusting God in the waiting, staying faithful in small steps, and remembering that He is still at work even when progress feels slow.

We Are All In Exile by Justin Harlan Smith is a short teaching from the Year of the Bible series exploring how exile is a central theme in Scripture and in our lives. It highlights humanity’s separation from God and points toward hope, restoration, and true belonging through His redemptive plan.

What was God doing through the prophets? In this message from our Year of the Bible series, Justin Harlan Smith unpacks the role of the prophets in Scripture—calling God’s people to repentance, justice, and renewed faith. Discover how their message still speaks with clarity and urgency today.

What does it look like to live with wisdom in everyday life? In this message from our Year of the Bible series, Ryan Perkins explores biblical wisdom and how it shapes the way we think, speak, decide, and lead. Discover how God’s Word teaches us to live skillfully—with discernment, humility, and purpose.

Why does suffering exist, and where is God when life feels unfair? In this message from our Year of the Bible series, Ryan Perkins explores Scripture to help us wrestle honestly with pain, trust God’s character, and find hope in the middle of hardship.

Wisdom isn’t just about knowing more—it’s about learning how to live well before God. In this message from Year of the Bible, Justin Harlan Smith explores what Scripture teaches about true wisdom, where it begins, and how it shapes our daily decisions. Drawing from the wisdom books of the Bible, this teaching invites us to move beyond information and into a life marked by discernment, humility, an...

Long before the manger, God was already at work. From promises made in Genesis to prophecies fulfilled in the Gospels, Christmas is the culmination of a story that spans the entire Bible. In this special Christmas edition of Year of the Bible, Justin Harlan Smith traces the deeper story behind Christmas, helping us see how the birth of Jesus fits into God’s redemptive plan. This message invites us...

The story of Ruth and Boaz is a powerful picture of loyalty, redemption, and God’s quiet faithfulness in ordinary obedience. In this message, Ryan Perkins walks through the book of Ruth, showing how God works through unlikely people and everyday faithfulness to accomplish His bigger purposes. This teaching reminds us that even in seasons of loss or uncertainty, God is present, active, and weaving...

In the book of Judges, God’s people find themselves stuck in a familiar pattern: rebellion, consequence, desperation, and rescue—only to repeat it again. In this message, Justin Harlan Smith walks through the sin cycle in Judges and helps us see how easily it mirrors our own lives today. More importantly, this teaching points us to where real freedom is found—not in temporary deliverance, but in l...

In this message, Ryan Perkins addresses one of the most difficult questions in the Bible: What do we do with the Old Testament passages where God commands Israel to destroy entire nations? Through careful teaching and a faithful look at the larger biblical story, Ryan explains the historical context, God’s justice and patience, the nature of divine judgment, and how these passages ultimately point...

In this message, Ryan Perkins teaches on the invitation God places before every one of us: Choose life. Drawing from Scripture and the Year of the Bible reading plan, Ryan unpacks what it means to turn from lesser stories and step fully into the life Jesus offers — a life marked by obedience, blessing, and deep communion with God. This teaching calls us to examine the paths we’re walking, confront...

In this message, Justin Harlan Smith teaches on the deeper why behind generosity. Far beyond church budgets or meeting needs, Scripture shows that giving is first and foremost about the heart — forming us into a people who trust God, treasure Jesus above all, and participate in His mission. Justin walks through key biblical themes on stewardship, the posture God desires, and how generosity becomes...

In this message, Justin Harlan Smith teaches on what it truly means to experience a move of God and to trust Him for immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. Drawing from Scripture and personal reflection, Justin unpacks how God works in ways that exceed our expectations, stretch our faith, and invite us into deeper dependence on Him. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, stepping into a n...

Why does God talk so much about money in Scripture? And why does the Church invite us to give? In this message, we take an honest look at generosity, stewardship, and the deeper heart behind giving. Rather than pressuring or guilt-driven obligation, we explore how God uses generosity to shape us, free us, and help us participate in His mission. Whether you’re new to church, wrestling with question...

In this message, Justin Harlan Smith unpacks what it means to live *consecrated*—set apart and ready for a move of God. Drawing from 2 Timothy, he challenges listeners to be faithful, available, and willing to join what God is already doing, emphasizing that true consecration begins with everyday obedience and a surrendered heart.

In this episode of *Year of the Bible*, we walk through Numbers 13–14 and the story of the Israelites in the wilderness. As twelve spies are sent to explore the promised land, only two return with faith in what God has spoken. The rest allow fear and doubt to shape their response—and the nation follows. This passage invites us to consider how we respond when God’s promises require courage. Through...

In Exodus 33, Moses pleads with God not just for direction, but for His presence. This moment reveals that true renewal doesn’t come from productivity or plans — it comes from encountering God Himself. In this message, Ryan Perkins unpacks what it means to pursue renewal through intimacy with God, dependence on His Spirit, and a heart that longs to know Him more deeply.

In this teaching, Ryan Perkins explores how God calls His people to be a kingdom of priests—set apart to reflect His character and represent His presence in the world. Through the giving of the Law at Sinai and Israel’s struggle with idolatry, we’re reminded that God’s desire is not just obedience, but relationship—a people formed by His grace and presence.

In this message, Justin Harlan Smith walks through Exodus 1–14, showing how God reveals Himself as a defender and deliverer of His people. From the oppression in Egypt to the parting of the Red Sea, this story reminds us that God is not distant—He is actively fighting for His people, redeeming them from bondage, and leading them toward freedom.