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In Deuteronomy Pt. 8 , we begin looking at the Deuteronomic Law Code and what it reveals about the heart and character of God. Deuteronomy 12 shows us that the order of our worship matters, not because God is interested in empty ritual, but because worship must be shaped by who God is. Deuteronomy 13 then presses deeper, showing that the order of our lives will determine the order of our worship....

In this message, Carolyn Van Meter invites us to consider what it means to faithfully follow Jesus with a heart fully surrendered to God. True discipleship is not merely about knowing the right answers or going through religious motions; it is about allowing the love and grace of Christ to shape our desires, our obedience, and the way we live in the world. Through Scripture, Carolyn points us back...

In this episode, Pastor Jason continues our journey through Deuteronomy by showing how the story of Israel in the wilderness points us directly to Jesus. When Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by the enemy, He does not answer with something new—He stands on the very words Moses gave to the people of God in Deuteronomy. Through the temptations of the flesh, the mind, and th...

In Part 5 of our Deuteronomy series, Pastor Jason walks through Deuteronomy 6–7 and the central confession of Israel’s faith: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one.” From the Shema to the words of Jesus in Mark 12, we are reminded that the order of operations matters: love comes first. Before obedience can be rightly practiced, our love must be rightly ordered back to God. The command...

In this message, we look at the Ten Commandments and what they reveal about God, sin, and our deep need for grace. The commandments are holy, good, and necessary. They teach us what love for God and neighbor looks like, expose the places where our hearts have wandered, and show us the life God desires for His people. But the law itself cannot sanctify us. The Ten Commandments can reveal sin, restr...

Even through delay, discipline, and transition, God faithfully leads His people toward His promises. In Deuteronomy, Israel is reminded that the Lord does not abandon His people in the wilderness, but teaches them to trust His voice, obey His commands, and follow His timing. When God says stop, He means it. When He says go, He means it. This sermon calls us to examine whether our fear of being wro...

Even through delay, discipline, and transition, God faithfully leads His people toward His promises. In this sermon, we are reminded that God’s commands are not suggestions. When He says stop, He means it. When He says go, He means it. Too often, our fear of being wrong becomes greater than our confidence in the Lord. But God does not follow our commands; He calls us to trust and follow His. Becau...

Are your well-meaning opinions actually holding back your faith? Understand how expressing doubt or negativity can unintentionally become a curse, eroding not only your belief but also the collective faith. Consider how your words shape your spiritual outlook and the faith around you. What kind of impact are your opinions having? #faith #opinions #discernment #spiritualgrowth #mindset Discover mor...

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Pastor Leonardo Haro explores the tension of transition through Jesus' words in John 16:7, "It is to your advantage that I go away." Using his personal experience coaching soccer and losing key players, he illustrates how God's transitions rarely feel like blessings initially. The sermon emphasizes that proximity to God doesn't guarantee transformation, and that God never intended His presence to...

Pastor Jason begins a three-week series called "Transformed" by examining how God uses change to transform His people. Using the story of the Israelites in the wilderness, he shows how God provided manna for 40 years as a daily test of obedience and trust, then changed their provision when they entered the Promised Land. The sermon emphasizes that while no one likes change, God works thr...

This Easter sermon explores the account of the women visiting Jesus' tomb in Luke 24:1-6, focusing on the question 'Why do you seek the living among the dead?' The pastor emphasizes that Easter is not just a seasonal celebration but a return to the fundamentals of faith. The message reveals three key truths about resurrection: it requires death (surrender for us since Jesus died in our...

Pastor Jason explores the posture of praise through the lens of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem and David's dancing before the Ark of the Covenant. He emphasizes that Christians come from a long line of 'rowdy worshipers' who were willing to look foolish in the eyes of others because God is worthy of all praise. The sermon challenges believers to abandon concerns about what...

Have you ever felt like God was nowhere to be found? You're not alone. Many believers experience seasons where heaven feels silent and God seems distant. Often, this happens during our most painful moments—when we're grieving, afraid, or walking through uncertainty. Jesus understands this feeling intimately. In the Garden of Gethsemane, He experienced such intense anguish that He sweat dro...

Picture Jesus walking into the temple courts, seeing the chaos of commerce where worship should be. This wasn't a moment of lost temper - it was holy zeal in action. The merchants weren't evil people; they provided necessary services. But they had transformed God's sacred space into a marketplace focused on profit rather than prayer. This scene reveals something powerful about Jesus&#3...

Picture this: Jesus stands on a hill overlooking Jerusalem, and instead of triumph or anger, tears stream down His face. In that moment, we see the heart of God revealed - not a distant judge, but a loving Father who grieves when His children miss what could bring them peace. Jesus wept because the people He loved couldn't see that He was their answer. They were so focused on their religious r...

Picture the scene: Jesus, the Rabbi, the Messiah, rises from His place of honor at the table. In a world where position and status mattered everything, He does the unthinkable. He takes off His outer garments, wraps a towel around His waist, and begins washing dirty, dusty feet. The room falls silent. This wasn't just unusual - it was scandalous. In that culture, foot washing was reserved for...

Communication experts tell us that over half of all communication is nonverbal - our posture speaks volumes before we ever say a word. In our spiritual lives, the posture of our hearts matters even more than our words or intentions. When we raise our hands in surrender, we're not just making a gesture; we're exposing our most vulnerable places to God's care while showing we have nothin...

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Have you ever wondered if you truly matter in God's kingdom? Perhaps you've looked around at others and felt like you don't have anything significant to offer. Today, I want to remind you of an incredible truth that can change everything about how you see yourself and your place in God's family. God has intentionally equipped you with something special. It's not an accident tha...

Drawing from Ephesians 4 and 1 Corinthians 12, this message explores the gifts of the Spirit —not as badges of spiritual worth, but as manifestations of God’s grace given for the common good . Wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation are all named, all needed, and all empowered by the same Spirit. Here’s the crucial truth: none of these gifts...

Think about your morning routine - brushing your teeth with toothpaste that actually works because of its active ingredient, fluoride. Without it, you're just going through the motions. The same principle applies to our spiritual lives. We can attend church, read our Bibles, serve in ministries, and check all the religious boxes, but without love as our active ingredient, we're just going through...

Have you ever wondered what God was doing before He created the world? Before there were stars, mountains, or people to love, God existed in perfect love within the Trinity. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shared a love so complete and beautiful that it needed nothing else to make it whole. This changes everything about how we understand God's love for us. His love isn't something He deve...

Have you ever tried to describe something so magnificent that words just fell short? That's what happens when we attempt to grasp God's holiness. It's not just that God is good or pure - it's that He is completely unique, utterly set apart from everything else in existence. When we think of holiness, we often picture a list of do's and don'ts, but that misses the breathtaki...

Have you ever looked in a mirror and wondered who you really are? Beyond your physical appearance, beyond your accomplishments or failures, there's something profound about your identity that goes back to the very beginning of creation. You were created in the image of God Himself. This isn't just a nice theological concept - it's the foundation of who you are. When God breathed life i...