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Fasting is one of the most misunderstood and overlooked spiritual practices, yet Jesus assumed His followers would practice it. More than simply giving something up, fasting creates space to hunger for God above everything else. Join us as we discover how fasting draws us closer to Jesus and transforms us from the inside out.

Confession is a vital part of following Jesus. It brings us out of hiding and into the grace and mercy of God. The enemy wants us to believe confession leads to shame, but the gospel says the opposite. Confession leads to freedom. So how do we actually practice it?

The goal of the Christian life isn't just to know about Jesus—it's to become like Jesus. And to become like Jesus, we must spend time with Jesus. That's why spiritual practices matter. They are intentional habits that place us before God so we can experience His presence and be transformed by His Spirit. If spiritual gifts are a place of power, spiritual practices are a place of transformation. Th...

More doesn’t fix empty. Whether you have a lot or a little, true satisfaction is only found in Jesus—the One who is enough in every season.

You don’t just work for a paycheck—you work for a King. Jesus calls us to be faithful, not passive, with everything He’s entrusted to us, because how we work reveals who we worship. When we worship while we work, it brings meaning, purpose, and significance to all we do.

Jesus flips our definition of power—true greatness isn’t about being served, but serving others. Real power is a life laid down, following the example of Christ.

Sexuality isn’t something to hide or misuse—it’s something God designed with purpose, meaning and significance. Through Jesus, even our broken desires can be redeemed, reshaped, and aligned with His design. When we honor God with our desires, our bodies, and our sexuality, we get His best and experience His blessing.

No one 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. ( Matthew 6:24 ) Are you serving money as your master? 

We all know there is more to life than we can see, touch, and measure. We live between the tension of two kingdoms, the Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the world. This week we discover how we can begin to experience the kingdom of God in our lives.

When Jesus is asked by the religious leaders why he spends so much time with sinners and tax collectors, he responds with the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. This Easter we discover that Jesus didn’t just tell these stories—He came to make them possible in our lives.

The disciples were troubled at the thought of losing Jesus, but He assured them that something greater was coming. The Holy Spirit would come to comfort, convict, and guide them into truth. This message invites us to understand the Spirit’s work in our lives and to walk in daily dependence on the One who leads us, shapes us, and continually points us back to Christ.

In a world that measures life by productivity and performance, Jesus offers a different invitation: remain in Me. In this passage, we see that spiritual growth is not about striving but about staying—staying close to Jesus, staying in His Word, and staying in His love. As we do, He produces the kind of fruit in us that only He can, and He fills our lives with a joy that lasts.

The disciples’ world was about to be shaken, and Jesus knew their hearts would be troubled. So He reminded them where peace is found—not in circumstances, but in Him. This message invites us to anchor our faith in Jesus, to rest in His promises, and to remember that when we see Him, we see the very heart of God.

 Jesus said the world would recognize His followers by one thing: love. Not knowledge, not programs, not performance—but love that looks like His.

As Jesus meets with His Disciples in the Upper Room, He picked up a towel and a served people who did not deserve it. As Jesus washes the disciples feet He teaches us that true greatness in God’s kingdom is found in humble service.

As Elijah is carried away in the chariot of fire, his faithful finish makes room for Elisha to rise. This moment reminds us that God begins the work, but He calls us to stay faithful and finish well—because  our finish becomes the foundation for the next generation. When we walk with God to the end, He gives us the strength and grace to finish what He began and to lift others to continue the journ...

Elijah is walking through a “dark night of the soul” — exhausted, afraid, and unsure of what comes next. Yet it’s in that deep place of discouragement that God comes near, not with fire or earthquake, but with a gentle whisper. In the quiet, God meets Elijah with grace, restores his weary heart, and leads him back into purpose. This message invites us to slow down, listen for God’s tender voice, a...

Right after God shows up in power on Mount Carmel, Elijah finds himself exhausted, afraid, and ready to give up. “When Fire Falls and You Hit the Wall” looks at the emotional letdown that can follow spiritual breakthrough — and reveals a God who doesn’t rebuke our exhaustion but restores us in it. When you feel done, God meets you under the broom tree with what your soul actually needs.

In a moment of national confusion and spiritual compromise, Elijah steps onto Mount Carmel with a question that cuts through every distraction: “How long will you go limping between two opinions?” Israel wanted the benefits of God while clinging to the idols of their culture — and Elijah makes it clear: neutrality is not an option. In this message, we confront the places where divided hearts keep...

When the land is dry and the darkness is deep, God doesn’t call Elijah to hide—He calls him to confront the very evil that caused the drought. In this message, we watch Elijah step out of obscurity and walk straight toward Ahab, not because he’s fearless, but because he’s faithful. This passage reminds us that there are moments when God calls His people to stand up, speak truth, and face what ever...

When the widow’s world collapses and her son dies, Elijah shows us what real faith looks like when life falls apart. Faith doesn’t deny the pain—faith brings it to God. In the upper room, God meets the impossible with resurrection power. This message reminds us that when everything falls apart, God is still good and has the whole world in His hands. 

When God sends Elijah to a widow with nothing left, it makes no sense—until faith enters the scene. At the very moment she’s run out of options, God asks her to trust Him with what she doesn’t have to spare. And when she does, He proves that emptiness isn’t a dead end but an invitation for Him to fill what we can’t. “Running on Empty” challenges us to believe that God doesn’t need full jars to wor...

In a time of evil kings and spiritual darkness, Elijah steps into the Biblical narrative with no introduction, family history, or fancy history - but full of the power of God. As we launch this new series, we look at Elijah’s surprising entrance into Scripture and are reminded that God often to uses the overlooked and the under-qualified to declare His Word and change the world.