Sermons

Pastor Dell continued our series through the Psalms by looking at the Imprecatory Psalms. Imprecatory psalms are biblical prayers that cry out to God for justice against evil and wickedness. Psalm 137, written during the Babylonian exile, exemplifies this type of prayer with its raw expression of grief and desire for divine intervention. While these psalms contain harsh language about enemies, the...

As we continue our series on the Psalms, Pastor Santiago shared a message from Psalm 115. God alone deserves our worship because He is the authentic, living God with real attributes that false idols lack. Unlike lifeless idols, our God speaks, sees, hears, and acts powerfully on our behalf. When we worship Him, we gradually transform to reflect His character—becoming more compassionate, loving, ju...

Pastor Dell kicked off our series on the Psalms by looking at Psalm 1. Psalm 1 presents a clear contrast between the path of wisdom and the path of wickedness. Those who choose wisdom avoid the progressive drift into sin—walking with the wicked, standing with sinners, and sitting with scoffers. Instead, they delight in God's Word through a journey from duty to discipline to genuine delight. Like t...

Pastor Rob shared a message on prayer with us during our family worship service this morning. Prayer is more than a checklist or performance—it's an intimate communion with God. Psalm 46 reveals that prayer connects us to God's protection as our refuge and strength, even amid life's uncertainties. It helps us tap into His incredible power, the same power that holds the universe together. Prayer al...

Pastor George Moore from Legacy Reentry Foundation was back to bring us a timely message from Job. In a world of quick fixes, the most powerful ministry can be our simple presence with those who suffer. Job's friends, before their poor counsel, demonstrated three valuable practices: they intentionally made time to be with Job, they empathized by entering into his grief, and they sat in silence for...

This Father's Day, we welcomed four men from our congregation to share on different phases of fatherhood: caregiver (birth to age 5), cop (ages 6-11), coach (ages 12-18), and consultant (age 19+). In the caregiver phase, fathers provide for basic needs and first experiences, reflecting God's provision. As cops, they establish boundaries and shape hearts through loving discipline. The coach phase i...

Pastor Dell concluded our Grieving with God series, looking at Lamentations 5 this morning. When we reach the end of our strength, we discover God has been there all along. Lamentations 5 shows a devastated people offering an honest prayer of grief, acknowledging their sin, and affirming God's eternal sovereignty despite their circumstances. Their primary request isn't for better conditions but fo...

Pastor Dell continued our series, Grieving With God, by looking at how God begins the process of cleansing us in our grieving process. Grief can reduce our lives to ashes, affecting us physically through tears and spiritually by stripping away joy. Lamentations 4 portrays Jerusalem's devastation as precious things becoming worthless, mirroring our experience of loss. In our brokenness, God works a...

Pastor Dell continued our series "Grieving With God" by looking at the consequences of our sin. When facing the consequences of our sins, God invites us to grieve with Him rather than alone. True healing begins with honest confession, acknowledging not just our actions but the waywardness of our hearts. While consequences often remain even after forgiveness, they serve as reminders of both sin's s...

Pastor Dell walked us through Lamentations 3 this morning as we continued our series, "Grieving With God". In times of deep grief and suffering, God's silence can feel overwhelming and isolating. Through Lamentations 3, we learn that even in our darkest moments, hope remains accessible through deliberately remembering God's faithfulness. The journey from despair to hope requires shifting focus fro...

Pastor Dell looked at Lamentations 2:1-22 as we continued our series, "Grieving With God". Life's darkest moments often arrive suddenly, leaving us grappling with grief and uncertainty. Through examining the destruction of Jerusalem, we learn about the danger of building our lives on false securities like material comfort, routines, and traditions rather than on God. True healing begins when we ho...

Pastor Dell shared from Lamentations 1:1-22 as part of our Grieving With God series. Grief comes in many forms, from personal loss to shattered dreams, and the depth of pain can often leave us speechless. While our culture encourages quick fixes and emotional suppression, true healing requires honestly facing our grief and bringing it before God. The book of Lamentations demonstrates that God welc...

Pastor Dell started our series, "Grief and the God Who Sees" by sharing some updates and introducing the book of Lamentations. Grief is a natural part of the Christian journey, and God invites us to bring our honest pain and struggles to Him. Through the book of Lamentations, we learn that authentic faith includes expressing our sorrows while maintaining hope in God's presence. Rather than avoidin...

Pastor Dell shared a special message with us on this Resurrection Sunday. The resurrection of Jesus Christ provides believers with three transformative gifts: a living hope that endures, a secure future, and sustaining joy. This living hope isn't mere wishful thinking, but an assured confidence grounded in the reality of the empty tomb. Through trials and difficulties, faith is refined and proven...

Pastor Dell shared a message focusing on Silent Saturday for Good Friday. Good Friday and Silent Saturday represent profound moments of darkness and uncertainty in Christian faith. While Good Friday marked Jesus' brutal crucifixion, Silent Saturday was filled with confusion, grief, and seeming divine silence. These events teach valuable lessons about trusting God during dark times. Even when God s...

Pastor Santiago shared an important message with us on this Palm Sunday. The triumphal entry into Jerusalem reveals Jesus' true identity as the prophesied King and Messiah. Fulfilling Zechariah's prophecy from 500 years prior, Jesus deliberately chose to ride a donkey's colt, symbolizing His role as the Prince of Peace rather than a military conqueror. The crowds' response, laying down cloaks and...

Pastor Santiago concludes our series on 1 John by walking us through chapters 4 & 5. In a world of competing beliefs, genuine faith requires spiritual discernment to recognize truth from deception. This exploration focuses on three vital aspects: testing spiritual messages against Scripture, demonstrating authentic agape love through sacrificial actions, and embracing the true biblical Jesus. Unde...

Pastor Santiago continues our series through the book of 1 John. God's transformative love changes us fundamentally by adopting us into His family and giving us a new identity as His children. This adoption grants us full rights and privileges as heirs with Christ, leading to a transformed life marked by holy living and genuine love for others. True children of God demonstrate their identity throu...

Pastor Santiago walked through 1 John 2:12-29 as he continued our series on the book of 1 John. Mature Christian love requires a clear rejection of worldly values that oppose God's truth, while developing a deep understanding of Christ's nature. True spiritual maturity involves making Christ central in daily life, maintaining consistent time in God's presence, and living with genuine integrity. Th...

Pastor Rob looked at the relationship between fellowship and intimacy as we continue to walk through the book of 1 John, going through 1 John 2:1-11. True intimacy with God transcends mere knowledge and manifests through three key markers: obedience, love, and steadfastness. Genuine obedience flows from relationship rather than obligation, while authentic love for God is demonstrated through our t...

Pastor Rob kicked started our new series on 1 John by sharing a message on what it means to walk in the light. Walking in the light means developing true fellowship with God through complete transparency and regular confession. This intimate relationship requires trust, shared purpose, and open communication. When we walk in the light, it transforms not only our relationship with God but also impa...

Pastor David Modder from Vibrant Life Church shared a message on courage with us this morning. True courage flows from our faith in God rather than our own strength. Like Paul in Jerusalem, we often face opposition and feelings of failure, yet Jesus stands beside us offering encouragement and strength. Everyday courage manifests in simple acts of faithfulness - from caring for family to showing up...

Jonathan Anderson from Steeple Counseling joined us this morning to share a message of hope. Biblical hope transcends mere optimism, standing as a confident expectation anchored in God's promises. This hope flourishes when we deeply long for God's presence, embrace our helplessness, and seek comfort in Christian community. It remains unshakeable because it's secured by the Holy Spirit's help, God'...

Pastor Santiago continued our series, The Gospel B.C. this morning. God's mercy is demonstrated through the profound symbolism of the Passover story. This ancient narrative reveals three key aspects of divine mercy: acknowledging our sinful nature, accepting the perfect sacrifice, and coming under the blood's protection. These elements mirror our spiritual journey today, where we must recognize ou...

Our NextGen Pastor, Pastor Rob shared a message from 2 Kings 5:1-19. The account of Naaman reveals profound truths about receiving God's grace through humility. Despite being a successful military commander, Naaman's leprosy forced him to confront his pride when seeking healing. His initial resistance to the simple instruction of washing in the Jordan River nearly cost him his miracle. Only when h...