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How do you actually read the Bible and why does it matter? This week, we wrapped up summer Veritas by talking about how Scripture isn't just a rulebook, but God's invitation into a relationship with Him. We covered practical ways to start reading your Bible, what to do when it feels confusing, and why the goal isn't just more information, it's a transformed life. If you've ever wanted to know wher...

This week at Veritas, we had an honest conversation about alcohol and what it looks like to follow Jesus in a college culture where drinking is everywhere. We talked about why God gives good gifts with good boundaries, how to navigate the pressures of fitting in, and how faithfulness isn't about being self-righteous or finding loopholes, it's about living for God's glory. Whether you're 21 or not,...

This week at Veritas we tackled a question that every college student faces: How should followers of Jesus handle conflict? We talked about why avoiding hard conversations rarely leads to peace, and how Scripture calls us to be peacemakers who actively pursue reconciliation. Rather than seeing conflict as a sign that something is broken, we explored how healthy conflict can actually deepen relatio...

This week at Veritas, we kicked off our summer question series by talking about dating. Scripture shows us that both marriage and singleness are good gifts, but dating should ultimately point us toward Jesus. We talked about pursuing someone who genuinely loves and follows Jesus, setting boundaries that help us say yes to Him, and remembering that our identity is rooted in Christ, not in who we da...

This week at Veritas, we wrapped up the Sermon on the Mount by asking one final question: what are you building your life on? Jesus says storms will come, and when they do, the foundation will show. A life built on comfort, success, relationships, or control may look fine for now, but it won’t last. Jesus invites us to build now, build deep, and build on him because he is the only foundation stron...

This week at Veritas, we talked about Jesus’ invitation to enter through the narrow gate. In a world full of options, flexibility, and fear of missing out on something better, Jesus calls us to a path that is narrow, costly, and hard—but leads to real life. The wide path may look like freedom, but it leads to destruction. The narrow path may look restrictive, but it leads to Jesus himself. Followi...

This week at Veritas, we talked about what it looks like to respond with kindness in a world that teaches us to match energy, sort people into boxes, and give others what they give us. Jesus points us to a better way: not treating people how they treat us, but treating them how we would want to be treated. Because God met us with mercy when we didn’t deserve it, we’re called to initiate good, even...

This week, we wrestled with a hard question: what do you do when you pray and nothing happens? Jesus says in Matthew 7:7–8 to ask, seek, and knock. But what about when the answer is no? We were reminded that the struggle isn’t just unanswered prayer, it’s that we often fixate on what God can give us instead of who He is. Looking across Scripture, one thing becomes clear: God’s priority has always...

This week, we were challenged to take a hard look at our own hearts before pointing out the flaws in others. Jesus’ words in Matthew 7 show how easy it is to focus on the speck in someone else’s eye while ignoring the plank in our own. Instead of living with a critical spirit, we’re invited to recognize our own sin, receive God’s mercy, and walk in humility. When we truly see how much grace we’ve...

What if the anxiety so many of us feel isn’t coming from having too little, but from constantly consuming more? This week, Patrick challenged us with Jesus’ words on worry and invited us to consider how the things we use to cope can actually keep us trapped. Instead of looking to more comfort, more distraction, or more escape, Jesus calls us to trust our Father, seek his kingdom first, and find th...

We live in a world that constantly tells us we need more—more money, more success, more experiences. But what if chasing “more” is actually leading us somewhere empty? In Matthew 6, Jesus asks a deeper question: Where is your treasure? Because what we chase doesn’t just shape our future—it shapes our hearts, how we see the world, and ultimately who we serve. This talk is an invitation to step back...

This week at Veritas, we look at the prayer at the center of Jesus’ most famous sermon. What if prayer is about more than asking God for help in the big moments? What if it reveals what we truly need most? In Matthew 6, Jesus shows us a deeper kind of dependence—one that leads us back to our Father again and again.

You can do all the right things—and still miss the point. Jesus isn’t just after what you do; He’s after why you do it. This talk exposes the pull to be noticed, admired, and approved… and invites you into a quieter kind of freedom: giving, praying, and fasting from a place that doesn’t need an audience.

Flaking is normal now—so normal we barely notice it. But Jesus says our words were never meant to be slippery, strategic, or padded with loopholes. This talk is a call to a different kind of life: simple, honest, dependable… where your “yes” actually means something, your “no” is clear, and trust can grow again.

Some things feel satisfying in the moment—but slowly hollow you out. In this talk from Matthew 5, Luke shows why Jesus takes lust so seriously: it isn’t just about behavior on the outside, but what’s happening in the heart—and what it’s shaping you into. It’s an honest invitation to trade short-term pleasure for lasting freedom, and to take real, practical steps toward a deeper desire for Jesus.

Ever said something you wish you could take back? Jesus says the problem isn’t just “big” sins like murder— it starts way earlier: anger, contempt, and the words we throw around. In Matthew 5, Kyle shows why our words carry more weight than we think… and why Jesus calls us to reconcile quickly . If there’s a name on your mind right now… this one’s for you.

This week at Veritas, Davis asked a question you can’t avoid: Who’s really running your life? College will hand you a thousand “good life” scripts— serve yourself, chase the high, keep it easy. Jesus offers something totally different: a life where trust shows up as obedience… and it actually leads somewhere. If following Jesus has ever felt costly, lonely, or “not worth it,” this talk is for you.

This week at Veritas, Keith asked a simple question: what if sharing Jesus didn’t have to be awkward? Jesus calls us salt and light—and that means your everyday life might be the way someone else finally sees Him. If you’ve ever wanted to talk about Jesus but didn’t know how (or didn’t want to be “that guy”), this one’s for you.

This week at Veritas, Kyle kicked off our new semester series The Sermon On The Mount. We talked about how following Jesus is often an unexpected path—but it’s the path that actually leads to the life we’re looking for. Jesus doesn’t just call us to believe; He calls us to follow, and the Beatitudes show the kind of person we’re becoming in His Kingdom.

This week at Veritas, we celebrate the good news of Christmas—news that isn’t just for some people, but for  all people.  From the angels’ announcement in Luke 2 to the breakthrough of Acts 10, we see that Jesus didn’t come for one type of person, one background, or one story. He came for everyone. This is the hope of Christmas:  good news for all.

This week at Veritas, we talked about doubt—not as the enemy of faith, but as something that can actually deepen it when we bring it to Jesus. We looked at the story of “Doubting Thomas,” why he wanted proof, and how Jesus met him with compassion instead of shame. Davis challenged us to be a community where it’s safe to ask hard questions and to keep coming back to Jesus and his people, trusting t...

This week at Veritas, we look at one of the most unexpected stories in the Bible—when Jesus interrupts the life of Saul, the last person anyone thought could ever follow Him. Saul wasn’t curious, searching, or close. He was hostile. He hated Christians. And yet Jesus stepped into his story at just the right moment and changed everything. Through Acts 9, we see that God is still doing this today. H...

This week at Veritas we look at the story of Philip in Acts 8—a seemingly ordinary guy who chose to say yes to God. When persecution scattered the early church, Philip didn’t chase comfort; he followed the Spirit. And through his obedience, entire cities were changed. God isn’t looking for the most impressive people; He’s looking for faithful ones. The story of Philip reminds us that ordinary fait...

What story is shaping your life right now? The world offers us stories about love, success, and adventure — stories that promise fulfillment but always leave us wanting more. In this week’s message, we look at the life of Stephen in Acts 6–7 and see how living in  God’s bigger story  gives us calmness, confidence, and commitment even in the face of suffering. When you know the end of the...

What if the messiness of church isn’t a problem to fix—but a sign that God is at work? In this message from Acts 6, Davis shares how the early church’s growth brought challenges, complaints, and differences—and how those “problems” became opportunities for more people to step in, serve, and grow. Through stories from Veritas and the book of Acts, we’re reminded that following Jesus means embracing...