Relate Church

Are you tired of the ups and downs in life? Feeling like your foundation is always shaking? In today’s message, we conclude our Journey to Meaning series by focusing on something we all need — STABILITY. ✅ Real friendships ✅ Financial strength ✅ Health and stamina ✅ Purpose-driven living ✅ A solid spiritual foundation Pastor John Eaton brings a timely word about what it means to build your li...

"The Gentle Whisper: Hearing God's Voice in a Noisy World" | 1 Kings 19:1–18 Sermon In this powerful sermon, we explore one of the most profound moments in Scripture—when the prophet Elijah encounters God not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire... but in a gentle whisper. What voice are YOU listening to? Is it the voice of distraction, fear, ambition—or the quiet voice of the Father? Text: 1...

Are you tired of feeling like you don’t measure up? In this powerful and honest sermon, we explore the dangers of comparison—how it robs us of joy, distorts our identity, and distracts us from our true calling. We reflect on the final words of Steve Jobs, the lives of biblical figures like Cain, Rachel, and the prodigal son, and most importantly, we focus on Jesus—the only true standard for our li...

In this powerful message, we dive into the principle of sowing with meaning and how the measures we are willing to sow will determine the depth of meaning we reap in our lives. It's easy to chase instant success, but true significance requires sacrifice, perseverance, and a heart dedicated to sowing good seeds—even in the toughest of places. Join us as we explore: The law of sowing: Little sowing...

What does it really mean to live a meaningful life? In today’s message, “A Journey to Meaning: Meaning by Being Peacemakers,” we explore Jesus’ powerful words: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matt. 5:9) Being a peacemaker isn’t about being passive, cheesy, or politically correct. It’s about living with real strength, the kind that comes from love and immortali...

Your life is defined by the sacrifices you make—or refuse to make. In this special Father’s Day message, we explore how the right sacrifices shape your marriage, family, faith, health, and future. Learn from the story of Cain and Abel, and discover why some people never move forward—not because they aren’t trying, but because they’re sacrificing the wrong things. What are you trading your future f...

What’s the point of it all? Ever asked that question? In this first message of our new sermon series, A Journey to Meaning, we explore the raw, honest words of King Solomon in Ecclesiastes: “Meaningless! Everything is meaningless…” Solomon had it all—wisdom, wealth, power, pleasure—and yet still found life empty without one essential thing. Join us as we unpack what truly gives life purpose. Wheth...

Have you ever stopped to think… when the history of this church is written in Heaven—what will be by your name? Not your title. Not your status. But your sacrifice, your faith, your obedience. In this message, we look at the story of David and his Mighty Men—not just as a history lesson, but as a spiritual challenge for today. These were broken, outcast, ordinary people… who became legends in the...

In today’s powerful and challenging message, we explore the difference between manipulated service and true, loving commitment to God and His Kingdom. This sermon invites you to ask the hard questions: - What are you really committed to? - Are your commitments driven by love—or by guilt, pressure, or habit? - Are you carrying the cross that Jesus personally assigned to you? Drawing from Luke 14:16...

In this sermon, we explore how God’s gift of routine and predictability shapes our lives, relationships, and spiritual journeys. Drawing inspiration from the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, we discuss the importance of faithfulness, consistency, and loyalty in building strong foundations for our families, communities, and personal growth.  Key takeaways   The significance of routine in providin...

This is a deeply thoughtful and inspiring reflection on Living with Joy, and you’ve beautifully woven together personal experience, Scripture, and practical spiritual insight. It offers a powerful challenge to choose joy, not as a denial of reality, but as a deeply rooted act of faith and alignment with God’s purpose. A few key themes stand out strongly: 1. Joy as a Command, Not Just a Feeling You...

In this life-changing sermon, we explore what it means to honor the position God appoints — even when the person in that position seems unworthy. From David’s loyalty to Saul, to Jacob’s impatience with God’s promise, to Absalom’s rebellion against his father David — this message dives deep into the tension between loyalty to people and loyalty to God’s mission. What you’ll learn: Why David refuse...

Loyalty is one of the qualities that moves the heart of God. In a culture where commitment is rare and leaving is easy, God is still looking for people who stay faithful—to Him, to their calling, and to the people He’s placed in their lives. In this message, we explore what true loyalty looks like through powerful stories from Scripture: Eve in the Garden, Judas and Jesus, the prophet in 1 Kings 1...

This powerful Easter Sunday message from Pastor John takes us deep into the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prepared His heart for the cross—and where loyalty and betrayal collided. In a world that often values convenience over commitment, loyalty is a rare but essential virtue. Through the story of Judas’s betrayal, Peter’s denial, and ultimately, Jesus’s unwavering faithfulness, Pastor John ch...

Today marks a powerful and sacred moment in the life of our church family, as we witness Laura Ashley Kolbert—one of our own—officially step into her calling as a Minister of the Word. Through Scripture, reflection, and heartfelt commissioning, this service celebrates Laura Ashley’s years of faithful service, biblical training, and unwavering commitment to Christ and His Church. Drawing from Ephes...

In this powerful sermon, we dive deep into one of the most important qualities that God cherishes—loyalty. Loyalty isn't just about being committed when everything is going well, but staying true through trials, disappointments, and tests of faith. God calls us to embody true loyalty, but it can also be easily exploited when misused for the wrong purposes. We explore how loyalty can be tested in e...

In today’s sermon, we dive deep into the concept of Appearing Full-Handed in our relationships with God and others. Life and love thrive on two key principles: Responsibility and Generosity. These principles not only sustain relationships but make them vibrant and fulfilling. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor explores how God teaches us the importance of giving and living generously—whether in our re...

In this teaching, we delve into the idea of The Good Boss – God, and how He is the ultimate employer who sees, values, and rewards His workers like no one else can. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical examples, including the powerful story of Ruth and Boaz, we discover that God offers justice, fairness, and eternal rewards for those who serve Him faithfully. Have you ever worked for a b...

We look at Jesus’s first miracle at the wedding in Cana and uncover key principles to receiving favor: - Invite Jesus into your life. Just like Jesus was invited to the wedding, you must welcome Him into your life and circumstances. - Seek no glory but God’s. Favor is not about personal recognition but about serving God’s purpose. - Believe that God cares and be persistent. Trust that God is good,...

Life’s challenges are like the wind—shaping us, strengthening us, and making us unique. In this powerful message, we explore how God uses trials to grow us into “Oaks of Righteousness” (Isaiah 61:3). Just as trees develop strength through wind, we, too, become stronger through life’s storms. When difficulties come, will you turn toward the light—toward God—or will you let hardships uproot you? Lea...

How close are you planted to the stream of life? When you live in the desert, your needs, your desires, everything you want is different than when you live by the water. In the desert, you are just hoping to survive. Everyone and everything you see is about your survival. Hoping for a drop of rain. Hoping someone will come pour some water on you. But when you live by the stream, all is well. Even...

No matter who you are, where you’ve come from, what you’ve done, and who you’ve done it with, you belong with God in His home. But it is your choice to live with Him. Look at how God is building to know how to build your own home. If you will begin focusing on the home God is building, your life is going to be restored.

Have you ever messed up something in a big way and wish you could go back and do it differently?  What if today, if instead of messing up in a big way, you put your life together in a big way? What if you decided to thrive? What if you did something so great, so big, that your future you will always look back and remember this moment?  It begins with you deciding to do level with yourself and God....

“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19 NKJV). Fishing isn’t always fun, Fishing isn’t always rewarding, and Fishing isn’t always safe. Telling people about Jesus is your way to sanity. If you don’t have FISHING FEVER, it’s because you’ve never had a good fishing day. If you aren’t bonded to other followers of Jesus, you’ve never faced danger for being one.  Have you come to...

What we do in secret matters to God. In this powerful message, we explore how our private actions, thoughts, and faithfulness shape our spiritual lives and determine the rewards we receive at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Through biblical examples like King David and Uriah, and Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 6, we see how God honors those who give, pray, and worship in secret. Are you living for His a...