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Psalm 111 is all about celebrating God. Like fans cheering when their team wins, we should cheer for God because He never fails, never breaks a promise, and always shows up. Celebration isn’t about how we feel, it’s a choice. The psalm gives us five steps: choose to celebrate, remember what God has done, see who He really is, trust His promises, and keep praising Him every day. If we see God clear...

Jesus shows us that the wilderness is the space between identity and ministry. At His baptism, God declared who He was: “My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” Immediately after, the Spirit led Him into the wilderness where He faced testing and temptation. The wilderness revealed truth, demanded self-denial, and exposed Him to Satan’s attacks. Jesus was tested to prove His character and tempt...

Life can swing quickly from the mountaintop to the wilderness. Elijah knew this in 1 Kings 19: after bold victories, he crashed into fear, exhaustion, and despair. God used that wilderness moment to teach him, and us, four truths:  (1) you can be right with God and still face hardship (2) rest and nourishment matter for spiritual clarity  (3) God speaks in whispers, so quiet the noise (4) feeling...

Life doesn’t always go the way we planned. Hagar didn’t choose her story, she was given away, used, abused, and cast out. Twice she found herself in the wilderness with no idea where she was going. But both times, God showed up. He called her by name, reminded her that He hears, and gave her hope for a future. Hagar’s life teaches us two things: life isn’t fair, but God still sees. We don’t always...

The wilderness is never wasted. It feels lonely, scary, and hopeless, but in the Bible it is where God shows up. The wilderness is a place of testing, revelation, and preparation. Moses, David, Elijah, even Jesus, all had wilderness seasons. It is where failure turns into second chances, where God heals old wounds, gives rest, and brings clarity. The wilderness is not forever, it is a season. The...

Today we welcome guest pastor Jeremy Stalnecker from the Mighty Oaks Foundation. Life with Christ is a race. You are not running alone. Others have gone before you, the church runs beside you, and some need you to encourage them along the way. To finish well, you must stay focused, lay aside sin and distractions, run the race God set before you (not someone else’s), and keep your eyes fixed on Jes...

Today we honored Vic Wood and his incredible legacy at TheRoad. Vic has faithfully served as our Executive Pastor for many years, guiding our church with wisdom, dedication, and heart. The service celebrated his leadership, reflected on the impact he has made, and gave our church family a chance to show gratitude for his years of service. It was a meaningful time of recognition, appreciation, and...

Life doesn’t run on your clock. Sometimes heartbreak, loss, or chaos interrupts your plans, and you’re left wondering what God is doing. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that God rules over every season, both the ones we celebrate and the ones we want to escape. His timing may feel mysterious, but it is never meaningless. He uses time not just to shape our days, but to shape our eternity. Your job isn’t...

Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still coming up empty? In this message, we look at John 21 and discover that sometimes the issue isn’t your effort, it’s your direction. The disciples were in the right boat, doing what they knew, but caught nothing until Jesus showed up and simply told them to try the other side. When life feels stuck or off track, the answer isn’t always a big cha...

The Most Unforgettable Fish Story Ever Told God will often put us in situations we can’t handle, on purpose. Not to shame us, but to grow our faith, increase our maturity, and remind us who the real Provider is. The miracle of feeding the 5,000 wasn’t just about bread and fish, it was about trust, surrender, and stepping out with what little you have… so He can show you what He can do. Three Life-...

Following Jesus is about continually taking the next step toward Him—not achieving perfection all at once. We often get discouraged because we think spiritual growth should be instant, like the disciples immediately dropping their nets and following Jesus. But in reality, it’s a process. Just like Peter, you’ll have moments of meeting Jesus, moments of following Him, and moments of going back to o...

Sometimes life hits you with needs you don’t know how to meet—money, health, relationships, or just making it through the day. The story of the coin in the fish’s mouth shows us that God sees it all. He knows your needs before you ask, and He can provide in ways that don’t follow human logic. Your job is to trust Him, obey even when the solution feels strange, and watch for how He shows up.

We kicked off our Fish Tales series this week, and we’ve got to be honest,this one hit home. We looked at the very first fishing story where Jesus calls His first disciples, and spoiler alert: He didn’t go after religious experts or people who had it all together. He called regular guys, fishermen. right in the middle of their everyday, ordinary lives. Here’s the thing… Jesus is still doing that t...

As we wrap up our Back to Basics series, this powerful message brings us to the table, literally and spiritually, to reflect on the Lord’s Supper. More than a ritual, it’s a memorial of love, sacrifice, and identity. Pastor Rick walks through the personal and historical significance of communion and challenges us to come clean, live in community, and elevate Jesus above all else.

Are you ready for a challenge that will grow your faith and stretch your trust in God? This week in our Back to Basics series, we’re diving into the one topic that makes most people squirm, Giving. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if giving isn’t about money at all…but about who really has our hearts? Here’s your challenge: · Step back. ·  Forget what you’ve heard. ·  And a...

You may have unwrapped salvation, but have you unwrapped your spiritual gift? This week, we’re digging into a truth that many believers ignore: every follower of Jesus has been given a spiritual gift on purpose, for a purpose. Yet many of us either don’t know what it is or simply aren’t using it. This message will challenge the mindset that gifts are just personal perks. They're not. They’re tools...

What actually happens when we sin? Do we lose our salvation? Or does something deeper happen, something that wrecks our relationships and pulls us away from God? In this week's Back to Basics message, we’re answering the tough question: What happens when I sin? You’ll discover why sin is far more than just “breaking the rules,” how it damages our most important relationships, especially with Jesus...

You’ve heard about salvation, but have you ever stopped to ask what it actually is? In this message, we’re kicking off our Back to the Basics series with a question that has eternal weight: What is salvation? This isn’t just another checklist or surface-level talk. We’re digging into the story of Nicodemus, a man who knew religion inside and out, but still knew something was missing. If you’ve eve...

We’ve spent the last five weeks talking about the Battleground, where the real fight is happening: right in our homes. This final message brings it all together, showing how your family isn't just part of God's plan… it’s the frontline of it. You want to see your community change? It starts in your living room. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. But you do hav...

In Week 4 of our Battleground series, we explore an often-overlooked role in the fight for the family—children. While parents carry the responsibility of shaping their home’s spiritual direction, Scripture reveals that children, both young and old, can play a powerful role in influencing their families toward Jesus. Based on Ephesians 6:1-3 and Nehemiah 4:14, this message unpacks how honoring pare...

Battleground: Fighting for Our Families | Mother's Day Panel We invited four godly women from different generations to share their personal stories of overcoming the challenges of faith, marriage, parenthood, and personal development in this special session from our Battleground series. These women provide us with humor, insight, and practical guidance to help us persevere in the spiritual battle...

Men—It's Time to Step Up! We're in a battle, and your house is on the front lines. In this week's Battleground message, Pastor Matthew brings one of the most simple and essential challenges you'll ever hear: God wants you to be the man He created you to be! It's not about being macho or controlling, it's about leading with strength, humility, and purpose. Culture may be confused, but God's Word is...

In this first message of our Battleground series, we address the uncomfortable truth: Satan doesn't have to knock on your front door if he's already inside your home. The most fierce spiritual combat you will ever face might not happen at work or on the internet—but at your own dinner table. We're jumping into Nehemiah 4 to see how to answer this question: How do I keep Satan out of my house? What...

Did your life ever get turned around with a surprise? From finding out you're having twins when you thought you already had the whole family, to finding out the greatest surprise of all is the love of God in Jesus Christ—this message is all about surprise moments that change everything. In this dramatic and personal Easter story, we look at how life's biggest surprise isn't found in a kitchen or d...

This powerful message dives deep into the often-forgotten day of Easter weekend - Silent Saturday. While Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday are well-known and celebrated, Saturday sits in eerie silence. In this visually striking and emotionally resonant video, we explore what it means to live in the in-between—between heartbreak and healing, between death and life, between the question and the an...