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Pastor Clarence Simpson continues our series “LOST.” In Mark 2, four friends carry a paralyzed man to Jesus. With many perspectives to look at within this passage of scripture - Today’s message emphasizes the importance of actively supporting and bringing people to Christ, rather than merely expressing passive concern. The lost need carriers…not criticism for what they’re going through. Spiritual...

In this episode, we unpack Joshua 3 and the moment the Israelites stepped into the Jordan River before it parted. We talk about how easy it is to become spiritually stuck—even when we know where God is leading. From fear of the unknown to comfort and convenience, we walk through the common reasons people stop moving forward in faith and how God nudges us toward the next step. Sometimes breakthroug...

Pastor Seth preaches on the Israelites crossing the Jordan River under Joshua's leadership, which shows us what spiritual growth and overcoming obstacles looks like in our own life. Faith begins where familiarity ends, and as believers we must be willing to step into unknown territories trusting God's guidance. Lost people need a map - stuck people need a nudge! The sermon highlights seven...

Pastor Seth opens up a new series this morning titled “Lost” focused on increasing our awareness of those who are lost as we lead up to Easter. Today, Pastor Seth teaches us about “Familiarity.” The truth is, we can be close to Jesus and be closed off to Jesus at the same time. When Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth, we can see how familiarity can breed spiritual complacency and diminish f...

Pastor Seth unpacks Matthew 7 and clarifies that Jesus is not forbidding discernment, but condemning a judgmental spirit. We are called to judge rightly—with humility, self-examination, and a heart for restoration—rather than with pride, harshness, or hypocrisy. Before addressing the “speck” in someone else’s eye, we must first confront the “plank” in our own by fixing our eyes on Jesus. The goal...

Aspen trees look independent above the surface — but beneath the ground, they share one connected root system. In this episode, we use that picture to talk about how God designed the Church: deeply connected, strengthening one another, and standing together through storms. We also talk about isolation, pride, hidden sin, and what happens when we pull away from community. Biblical fellowship isn’t...

Pastor Marcus Brown explores the concept of spiritual "eyesight" using Matthew 6:22-23, emphasizing that the condition of one's heart determines how they perceive and experience life spiritually. Various influences like media, news, music, and pride can "tint" or obstruct spiritual vision. We get to decide how much light of the Gospel gets into our life. If we have lost it,...

In this episode, we talk about what it really means to be planted in the house of God. It’s possible to attend, watch, and even admire healthy community — but never actually commit. We unpack the difference between standing near growth and planting yourself where growth can actually happen. We share our first life group stories, the sacrifice that comes with real community, and why covenant relati...

Pastor Seth, continuing our series from The Sermon On The Mount, explores the biblical perspective on worry and anxiety. Anxiety stems from a desire for control and misplaced trust, rather than placing faith in God. Through scripture we learn that as believers we should surrender our worries to God, seek His kingdom first, and understand that anxiety is a human experience but not our ultimate iden...

The early church didn’t grow through programs—it grew through people. This episode explores how biblical community formed naturally through shared meals, prayer, Scripture, and life together. The team talks about why church was never meant to stay confined to a building and how life groups create space for real relationships to flourish. If you want faith that feels lived-in and relational, this c...

What does Jesus actually mean when He says, “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you”? In this episode, the team walks through the Sermon on the Mount and explains why this command isn’t a suggestion—it’s part of what we signed up for as Christians. They talk about our instinct to “qualify” obedience (Who is my neighbor? Who is my enemy?), how the Kingdom of God flips cultural insti...

As we explore Jesus Sermon on the Mount, today we dive into Jesus command to love one's enemies from Matthew 5. Loving those who hurt us is IMPOSSIBLE through human effort alone, but becomes achievable through Christ's power within us, in fact Jesus had to love his enemies too. Jesus was speaking to those devoted to Him, his disciples(all gathered around him, not just the 12 we commonly he...

This episode connects the Daniel Fast to something bigger: the idea of “first things” and “first fruits.” The team talks about why the beginning of a year can be a meaningful reset, why giving God the first part of the year is powerful, and how Scripture shows a pattern of God honoring the “first.” They also touch on grace, community, and how spiritual growth is often built through consistent rhyt...

In this episode, the conversation centers on prayer, fasting, and the deeper issue God is often after—obedience. Using 1 Samuel 15, the team walks through Saul’s partial obedience, his justification, and the devastating cost of choosing what to keep instead of fully surrendering to God. This episode challenges listeners to examine where compromise has replaced obedience in their own lives. If this...

Pastor Mark Pagley kicks off our new series on the sermon on the mount. Matthew 5:13-16 tells us that we are to be salt and light in this world. We are to be influencers to those around us. We have no idea how God might use one word - moment - one generous expression in the life of another person to move them towards the amazing grace of Jesus. Our influence always starts with the person in front...

As a new year begins, many people rush to set goals — but few see lasting change. In this episode, the team discusses why habits matter more than goals, how faithfulness in daily rhythms leads to real transformation, and why January is the perfect time to reset with honesty and clarity. A thoughtful conversation to help you approach 2026 with purpose and peace. If this encouraged you, share it wit...

What do you do when your emotions feel overwhelming—or completely absent? In this episode, we use the movie Inside Out as a starting point to talk about emotions, faith, and spiritual maturity. The conversation explores why emotions are real but unreliable as leaders, how sadness plays a necessary role in healing, and why Scripture invites us to acknowledge our feelings without letting them contro...

Pastor Mark shares about the gifts the wise men brought to Jesus, and how Jesus is the gift we need the most.

What if the enemy’s most effective weapon isn’t lies — but truth, slightly twisted? In this episode, we unpack why half-truths are more dangerous than outright lies and how they lead us to question God, ourselves, and what we believe. We talk about Genesis 3, social media theology, AI, condemnation disguised as conviction, and how shortcuts promise freedom but steal formation. This is a conversati...

Pastor Kevin Atkinson joins us this morning preaching on what the Bible says about misinformation. Misinformation has always shaped human behavior, just look at Genesis 3 with Adam and Eve! Modern culture is flooded with information that can confuse and distort truth, and in the beginning, sin introduced a deceptive landscape where God’s instructions were questioned. The enemy’s subtle strategy in...

Pastor Mark Pagley continues our series on the names of God, diving into the name “El’Aw” The God Who Rescues & The God Who Saves! The life of Daniel shows us this name. Significance is not determined by age, talents, or wealth, but by one's character and commitment to God. Through the narrative of Daniel in the lions' den, the sermon illustrates how maintaining a consistent prayer lif...

This week we talk about Jehovah Tsaba — “The Lord our Warrior.” We unpack what it means that God isn’t just our shepherd or provider, but also our defender who goes before us in battle. From David facing Goliath to how we face our own giants today, we dive into how God’s strength and faithfulness never fail. We also talk about what keeps people from sharing their victories and why telling your sto...

This Sunday, Pastor Mason uses the story of David and Goliath to reveal God as Jehovah Tsaba — The Lord Our Warrior, the One who fights on our behalf. Just like Israel faced a literal giant, we face spiritual and emotional giants that taunt us day after day: fear, grief, addiction, insecurity, comparison, and more. But the story teaches us that (1) giants are big and persistent, (2) they don’t sta...

Pastor Caleb Pagley joins us this morning to break down the name Jehovah Shalom, The God of Peace. Peace is more than just a feeling or absence of conflict, but as a divine presence embodied by God Himself. Peace can be broken down into three key theological perspectives: God the Father as the Lord of Peace, Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace, and the Holy Spirit as the source of peace. We don’t...