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Are you following your own version of Jesus or the true Jesus, revealed in God's word? Pastor Jared tracks the story of God's desire to build His kingdom through His people throughout the Old Testament, leading up to the entrance of His Son in Mark 1. Jesus came down to Earth to partner with us in establishing God's authority, and we have the opportunity to follow Him.

What do you need to put back on the altar? Pastor Jared Herd walks us through Romans 12:1 and the meaning of worship as a living sacrifice. When we worship we declare war on the idols of this world and remind our bodies who we truly live for.

Because of the Lord's supper, we get to be a table in a world full of wells. Pastor Jared Herd discusses how we can live out the elements of communion each and every day. Just as Christ communes with us, we're invited to build bigger tables and reconcile with those who are different from us.

Are you ready to wash some feet? Pastor Ken Ingold teaches on the powerful story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet in John 13. Jesus sets the example of radical, servant-hearted love. When we fellowship with him and let him wash us anew each and every day, we can then go out and share that kind of love with others.

What script are you living by? Pastor Jared Herd examines the Great Commission and shares how we can better understand the power of baptism in everyday life. When we decide to follow Jesus, our old habits are put to death and each day we are reminded of our new identity found in the grace of Christ.

Sometimes Jesus calms the storm, but other times He calms us in the midst of it. Pastor Ken Ingold shares how faith is not only trusting Christ to still the chaos around us, but also believing He strengthens us through the trials when the storm continues to rage.

We are created for community, and we are better together. Pastor Ken Ingold emphasizes the importance of gathering as a church, learning from others, and fostering relationships that encourage spiritual growth and connection.

God's promises are true, and we can patiently wait with eager anticipation for their fulfillment, just as Simeon and Anna did. Pastor Ken Ingold reminds us that even in times of uncertainty and difficulty, we can trust that God is present with us, fulfilling His promises of grace, love, and eternal life through Jesus Christ.

Christmas is a time to pause and reflect on the truth that God entered the world to be with us. Pastor Jared Herd teaches that the Christmas story is not just a feel-good tradition, but a historical event that invites us to believe in Jesus and to imitate His life of humility, sacrifice, and love.

How do we handle doubts about our faith in a world wrought with skepticism? Pastor Jared Herd compares the stories of Mary and Zechariah and their skepticism about God's plan. So often, doubt is a struggle with control rather than a search for truth. We must remember that God isn't afraid of our questions, but he is looking for our posture of surrender.

Where are you experiencing God? Pastor Jared Herd dives into the story of Zechariah in the temple and shares that Jesus came into the world to be experienced, not just explained. Zechariah had a life-changing moment where he experienced God - where is time for you to start experiencing Him in a new way?

God desires to be with us in every phase of life, but we often distance ourselves from Him when we try to handle things alone. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller teaches that by acknowledging God’s presence, we open ourselves up to experience His intimacy, rescue, and transformation.

God isn't just with us, He is IN us. Pastor Jared Herd shares the true gift of the Advent season - Christ IN us, the hope of glory. We often ask "Where's God?" in the hard moments of life. Colossians 1 reminds us that God is IN us; we have the opportunity to usher in the presence of Christ everywhere we go. When we feel like we can't, we must remember that Christ IN us can.!

What things are you holding God accountable for that He never promised you? Pastor Jared Herd dives into Isaiah 40 and shares encouragement for the "Where's God?" moments of our lives. When it feels like God is absent, we are on the precipice of an incredible opportunity to see Him at work. Together, we can choose to be faithful and remind ourselves of who our Everlasting God is.

Throughout the Bible, God calls mankind to love their neighbor. Pastor Jay Kim traces this truth throughout the narrative of scripture and reminds us that loving our neighbors starts with seeing them through the eyes of Christ. We can begin to lean into God’s story by living for the neighborhood.

God does new things through the floods and waters of life. Pastor Jared shares the powerful imagery of water throughout the Bible - from Noah and the Flood, to Moses and the Promised Land, to the baptism of Jesus - and how God uses water now to make you new again and again. We can keep the beauty of baptism alive by looking for the new things God is doing each and every day.

God wants to change you from the inside out, will you allow him to shape your character? Pastor Jared Herd shares about 1 Samuel 16 and God's anointing on David. God chooses the least expected people, because he doesn't value what the world does. When we allow adversity to strengthen our character, we don't have to live up to the world's standards because our identity is rooted in Christ.

God’s love and grace are freely given, requiring us to rest in His presence rather than striving to earn His favor. Pastor Megan Fate Marshman teaches on how God’s pursuit of us is constant, and we are invited to step into community, vulnerability, and the fullness of His love so we can extend that love to others.

When God is first, everything else falls into place. Pastor Jared examines the system of sacrifice found in the Old Testament and shares the truth that, often, God's blessing comes from giving rather than receiving. When we receive God's first for us through the gift of Jesus, we respond by giving Him the first of what we have.

What does it mean to show nonexclusive love? Pastor Jared Herd shares the story of Ruth and how her experience with God's sacrificial nonexclusive love led her to conversation and ultimately redemption. When we believe in an exclusive God, we get to experience and give love as we help redeem the broken for His glory.

We can't find peace if we haven't dispensed forgiveness. Pastor Jared Herd examines the life of Isaac and his Christ-like example of radical forgiveness as he navigates the deep jealousy of others. Issac's story shows us that a God-honoring life chooses peacemaking over mudslinging. Set down your shovel and pick up the cross.

God gives us the courage to face and defeat the giants in our lives. Pastor Josh Hotsenpiller draws on the story of David and Goliath to encourage us to confront seemingly insurmountable challenges by relying on God's strength, ignoring doubters, and trusting in divine power over worldly solutions.

Be blessed by being a conduit instead of a consumer. When we trust God and surrender the outcome, like Abraham, we find true blessings from God that will benefit others, not just ourselves. Pastor Jared Herd explores the powerful story of Abraham and how God blessed generations through him, ultimately leading to the gift of Jesus.

Blessing isn't an achievement or goal; it's our origin. Pastor Jared Herd examines the creation story in comparison to the story of Cain and Abel, and affirms the original blessing God gave all of Creation. We can rule over our sin and brokenness by sifting our perspective to notice the blessings. The blood of Jesus gives us mercy and declares us blessed; together, we must choose to live into that...

Unity starts with learning how to love one another as Christ loves us. Pastor Ken Ingold takes a look at the command given to us in John 13 and shares seven principles for loving others. As we seek unity and put others first, the world will see Christ through us.