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Pastors Derek and Hunter sit down with Drew Mathews and Kaleb Glaze to go deeper into the sermon "Jesus the Cosmic Christ," the first in Pastor Derek's series "Jesus Revealed in Revelation." They cover topics such as interpretation of the Lord's day, the appearance of Jesus, the idea of being "slain in the Spirit," and more. If you have questions after a Sunda...

Drew Mathews and Kaleb Glaze explore general revelation —what God has made known about Himself through creation, human history, and the human conscience. They discuss how the order of creation and our awareness of right and wrong point us toward God's existence, power, wisdom, and moral authority. They also tackle an important question: Can someone be saved through general revelation alone? As...

Drew Mathews and Kaleb Glaze take a deep dive into one of Christianity’s most historic statements of faith: the Nicene Creed. Together, they unpack where the creed came from, why the early church felt it was necessary, and what it actually teaches about God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. Their conversation explores the controversy surrounding Arianism and the question at the heart...

Pastor JJ looks at the ten lepers Jesus healed. Out of all ten how many came back and expressed gratitude for something great done in their lives? Are we like those lepers that left, or do we remember to go back to God and thank Him for his blessings?

Students looked at 2 Corinthians 5:17 and the truth that Jesus doesn’t just make us better — He makes us new. When we are in Christ, Jesus gives us a new identity, a new life, and a new direction. We are no longer defined by our past, our failures, the opinions of others, or who we used to be. Our identity is found in Jesus, and because we belong to Him, the direction of our lives begins to change...

Pastor JJ explores the powerful contrast between the two thieves hanging on either side of Jesus at the cross. Both were close to Jesus. Both had the same opportunity. But each made a very different choice. Then the story becomes personal: Which thief are you like? One rejected Jesus. One believed—and found salvation. The choice each man made mattered for eternity, and so does yours. This message...

Pastor JJ continues the study of inviting people to meet Jesus. Come and See talks about Andrew bringing his brother Simon (later called Peter) to meet Jesus and everything that came from that choice. Who are you called to bring to church? Who do you love who needs to meet Christ?

In John 1, Philip invites Nathanael to meet Jesus. Listen as Drew breaks down how Philip approached the invitation, how he stood firm in Christ's identity, and how an invite can change a life.

Pastor JJ leads the students into Luke 14:15-24 to explore the idea about who is invited to the party, and whose job it is to do the inviting!

Last night, we talked about something nearly everyone experiences at some point: an identity crisis. Students were challenged to think through the questions, “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” We reminded them that asking these questions is not wrong. The struggle begins when we become stuck, confused, or begin looking to the world to tell us who we are. Our interests, personalities, and season...

Drew walks the students through the Israelite's battle with the Amalekites in Exodus 17. When we face battles, we don't have to do it on our own. God promises to be with us, even sending us people to help us in our surrender to God.

Pastor JJ exhorts the students to be genuine to their faith in their daily walk with Christ.

Continuing the Cornerstone series, Pastor JJ walks the students through the Cornerstone of Devotion.

In this powerful message, The Cornerstone of Hope , Brad Crider shares the importance of placing our hope in something eternal and anchoring our lives to the one thing that will never change—God. In a world where circumstances, emotions, and earthly foundations can shift, only Christ remains constant and secure. Through the deeply personal testimony of losing their third daughter shortly after her...

 Drew Mathews brought a powerful message from 1 Peter 1:3–7 about “The True Test.”  He reminded students that trials are not pointless. God can use difficult seasons to grow, strengthen, and refine our faith. Drew shared honestly from his own story about injuries, setbacks, loss, and disappointment, while pointing students back to the hope we have in Jesus. One of the biggest takeaways from the me...

Cody Saxon talks about returning to the way he was raised and how trusting God has blessed his life.

JJ shares his testimony of how the cornerstone of surrender changed his life.

Eli Dove shares his testimony, outlining his journey from fear to share Jesus, to committing his life to mission work. This summer, Eli will be in Alaska serving a youth camp as a way to share God's Word with those in need of it. Would you like to donate to support Eli's trip? Please add Eli's name and mission in Alaska in the Gift Notes portion to ensure this goes to support Eli directly. You can...

Allen Menard brought a strong and timely word on Rock Solid Obedience, another Cornerstone. He challenged our students to move beyond just hearing God’s Word and step into actually living it out. He walked through Matthew 7:24–25 and reminded us that the wise person doesn’t just listen to Jesus, they put His words into practice and build their life on a firm foundation. When storms come (and they...

Josh Trimble shares how he came to Christ and he has grown and changed and learned along the way since.

Why is the next great thing never enough? Why am I always empty? What am I missing? Pastor JJ walks the students through this exact struggle with the parable of the prodigal son. Check it out to see why you might still feel empty.

Our testimonies are built by learning to trust God in all circumstances. Joel Fincher discusses the way that he grew to trust in God fully, and what that means for him now.

The students looked at the prayer of Jabez in 1 Chronicles 4:10 and challenged students with this thought: Why do we trust Amazon more than we trust God? We’ll click “buy now” without thinking twice… but when it comes to prayer, we hesitate, shrink back, and play it safe. Jabez didn’t do that. He asked boldly and God answered.

Students submitted their burning questions, and five volunteers stepped up to answer them. Check out the answers here.

A Step to Financial Freedom  is a practical class taught by Pastor Derek and Ashley Anglin designed to help you build a healthy, biblical approach to money. Whether you’re just starting to budget or looking to regain control of your finances, this class will walk through simple, realistic tools for managing your money with wisdom and purpose. You’ll learn the importance of budgeting, how to be int...