River of Life - Cold Spring

Our greatest needs can become the spectacle that we view life from. For some of us, it is an all encompassing and all consuming struggle we have to walk through in this life. For the man who hadn't been able to walk for 38 years, not only was it his circumstance, but it effectively became his identity. So why did Jesus ask him if he wanted to be healed? Isn't his need apparent? Or perhaps, was he...

Every year we take a day to celebrate the men in our life; the impact, the influence, the example. We are certainly the result of our environment, and the environment we were raised in can affect us to this day, both the the good and the bad. It is important to recognize that every we do, as a parent, as a guardian, as a mentor, and so on, it being watched very closely by learning eyes. The questi...

Faith is defined in scripture as "the confidence" of what is hoped for, and the "assurance" of what we do not see. Faith is never defined as something that comes as a consequence after an experience, but often times, before or despite not having the experience. This was the case for the disciples many times over. However, even after witnessing the great miracles done by Jesus, they still did not q...

When it comes to know what to do in this life and how to live in this life, information is prevalent. In our age, there are perhaps 5-10 different views on any given subject, topic, or lifestyle. And with that comes the question, "what is right." But sometimes when we know what is true, it doesn't sit well with us... because it isn't an issue of what we do, but what we SHOULD do. Jesus made this p...

We are shaped by the events in our lives. Whether or not this is who we want to be, it is undoubtedly the greatest mould that we are often formed into. However, there is an exception to the rule; those who are born again into the family of God are no longer bound to the old ways of living. This is easier said than done, because the greatest battle we face while on this side of Heaven is dealing wi...

We are a species who has learned to adapt and thrive; not because it has been given to us, but because we have had to strive to survive and then thrive. The unfortunate consequence of this is the recognition that if we don't stay sharp and stay alert, it will all come crumbling down. This is perhaps one of the greatest deceptions that we have come to believe... that it all depends on us. But we se...

Mother's Day is the day set aside to appreciate and love the women in our lives who have had a meaningful impact in our lives. Mothers come in various ways throughout our lives: mentors, nurturers, boundary makers, and the list goes on. But to fight for their kids, and to love to the point of giving their own life, this role isn't just for moms, it's for all who have made Jesus their Lord and desi...

When Jesus asks a question in the Bible, it is easy to assume those around would make every effort to listen. He asked more questions then He answered, and often these questions caused many to be silent. A question He would often ask is what the person wanted, but He wasn't concerned about wants... He was concerned about needs. What is it that we need is what should drive us... and when we realize...

We are in part two of our series, talking about the beauty, and pain, of sacrifice. Sacrifice comes in many forms, and it is often easy for us to assume sacrifice can only be associated with pain or sorrow. Scripture talks of a "sacrifice of praise," something we assume means through music or singing. In this way, a sacrifice doesn't seem to heavy, but again, sacrifice requires us to remove the co...

If you're familiar with the story of Zacchaeus, then you remember he was a little man who climbed a tree to see Jesus. What's missed in this song is the heart behind WHY he wanted to see Jesus: a repentant heart who was desperately seeking to right the wrongs of his past. So many of us can relate to this feeling; the guilt of our past needs to be dealt with. Zacchaeus was willing to give 50% of hi...

The week after our Easter celebration is full of heightened feelings of freedom, redemption... and things back to normal as we remember them. The disciples were so used to ministering with Jesus with them... but time came where they had to learn to live this life He has called us to through the Holy Spirit. It's much easier to follow the teaching of someone when they are tangibly their, but we are...

We are living in some very trying times! When it comes to multitasking, we can find ourselves prioritizing out the things that matter, and making the thing that do not paramount. However, are we preparing the church for when Christ comes to receive His bride? This message is a hard look at where we are, and what we consider to be important. We hope this gives perspective on how to reframe our pers...

A big challenge we have in this life is knowing who or what to follow. Next, HOW should we follow? Christ had many followers... until his teachings were either too hard or too offensive. The message of Christ isn't easy, especially in a world that demands comforts and rights. Can you follow Jesus if it means taking up your cross and dying to yourself? Find out how to live your life in Christ effec...

Home is where we lay our head, and our full attention to keep safe. Often we are putting up barriers and ways to maintain our security, and rightly so considering the world we live in. It is easy to assume we are safe, but what little leaks and broken windows still remain as we live in what the world wants us to believe is security, and slowly becomes a false sense of security? it's time to reeval...

It's not a matter of "if" we will have difficult seasons, but "when." And it's not a matter of when we will be ready, but how we will be ready. We live in a very broken world, and it is important to us as humans to find a place that, not only can we survive in, but thrive. Our time is so valuable, and how we spend it is just as important how we steward everything else. But when loss comes, it's ea...

We are finishing up a quick sermon series called "Lies of a Love Song." We all enjoy the anthems of love, and often we see and hear them used in some of the biggest moments of life. But there often can be a negative attachment to the songs we hear, and this is caused not by the song, but the hurts that we experience in this life. One of the hardest actions we can do for others isn't to love them.....

Love is in the air! Or...at least that is what we are told during the month of February. Valentine's Day is a time when we show just how much we love others, but it can also be a routine of actions we've done for many years without much intention. With divorce rates higher than they've ever been, how can culture maintain a day specifically meant to celebrate love. Perhaps it's time to consider wha...

We love being the body of Christ. It is led by the Creator of the universe, the One who knows our innermost being. However, it can be easy to assume that we only have a single role, rather than to accept that perhaps we can operate in roles that either we never imagined...or even ever wanted to. But serving the church is such a selfless act, and the more you do it, the more you see how God is actu...

We were very honored to have Willie Robertson, one of the stars of the show Duck Dynasty, speak to our community this past weekend! He shared some amazing stories of family, business, and ultimately what has changed his life, Jesus Christ. Listen to his story, as well as his challenge!

Praying is the greatest thing we can do to come against darkness, empty fear, and release control. Prayer is a two-way conversation, even if words aren't involved. intimacy with the Lord is a beautiful reality that we often choose to live outside of; when we choose to live in our reality, we will always fall short. How is your intimacy with the Lord?

We are launching a new series on the need for prayer... but not the ways we expect to. Needing to pray isn't going through a list of needs and grievances before God, it's asking Him to come into your every day life and to change the way you are by the work of the Holy Spirit. If we only ever talk to God with needs, we miss the whole point of a beautiful relationship with our Creator, one that He h...

We are joined by Kendall Alfaro this weekend as we kick off the first Sunday of 2026! Aside from being a gifted and relatable speaker, he also is the National Speed The Light Director, and organization that exists to spread the name of Jesus to unreached areas. This Sunday, Kendall spoke on how we can often live life distracted. Whether it is through our phones, work, or even family, it's importan...

As 2025 comes to an end, we give thanks to God for all of the amazing ways we have been a vessel for His glory... but this is also just the beginning of something incredible. We look ahead not because we want to rid ourselves of what has been, but out of obedience to a God who has proven Himself to be faithful. Thanks for joining us for 2025, and join us again as we look to the great things in 202...

As we land on the last name for the Messiah that was prophesied to come, Prince of Peace is something many of us may have heard at some point in this season. But can many say they LIVE in peace? If He is the prince of peace, what does that mean for us who are trying to find peace. Can it be found if it is a person? We hope this message encourages you to put your trust in the one who IS peace, and...

We are continuing our series on the names given to the coming Messiah as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6. We landed on Everlasting Father... and a message that is an interesting study on what this means. Jesus is the son of God, so how could he also be named the Everlasting Father? The supposed dichotomy is looked into specifically, but also, what does it mean for God to be a father? A Father eternally a...