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In this Advent message from Philippians 2:5–11 , we explore the descent of Christ—the eternal Son who “emptied Himself” by taking the form of a servant, entering our world in humility, and descending all the way to the cross. Paul shows us that Advent isn’t just about when Jesus came, but how and why He came: not clinging to His glory, not grasping His divine rights, but pouring Himself out in lov...

This Advent, we’re stepping into the Christmas story through the eyes of the apostle Paul. Instead of shepherds, stars, and mangers, Paul takes us behind the scenes—into the eternal plan of God that stands beneath Bethlehem. In this message from Galatians 4:4–7 , Pastor Jon unpacks four truths about the coming of Christ: He arrived in real time — at the exact moment history was ready. He entered r...

In this message, Pastor Jon walks through one of the most revealing snapshots of Jesus’ heart in the Gospels. When Jesus looks at the crowds, He’s not annoyed, overwhelmed, or indifferent—He is moved with gut-level compassion. But His compassion doesn’t collapse into the modern idea of empathy that simply affirms feelings. Jesus’ compassion is holy, truthful, and redemptive. Jesus sees the crowds...

When the Kingdom of God breaks in, it doesn’t patch the old life — it replaces it with new life. In Matthew 9:18–34, Jesus raises the dead, restores the broken, opens blind eyes, and sets captives free. This message explores how Christ meets us in our shame, desperation, and darkness, and brings the kind of transformation the old way could never offer. Listen and discover: • Why the miracles of Je...

“Breaking In: When the Kingdom Collides With the Old Life” In this week’s message from Matthew 9:14–17, Pastor Jon Richards unpacks Jesus’ teaching on fasting, joy, and the new wine of the Kingdom. Why were John’s disciples fasting while Jesus’ disciples feasted? What does it mean that Jesus is the Bridegroom? And why can’t the life of the Spirit fit inside old religious containers? Explore how th...

In this message discover how God’s grace transforms broken lives into instruments of mercy. Kyle Hernandez shares from Matthew 9 how Jesus calls imperfect people—like Matthew the tax collector, like us—to follow Him, be healed by His grace, and become agents of mercy in a hurting world. If you’ve ever wondered whether God could use someone like you, this message will remind you that He delights in...

When heaven collides with earth, everything changes. In this message from Matthew 9:1–8 , Pastor Jon Richards teaches how the unseen Kingdom of God breaks into the everyday — where Jesus heals, forgives, and restores one life at a time. Discover how His reign still transforms hearts today and how ordinary people can carry His Kingdom into the world. If you’ve ever wondered how God is still moving...

You were made for more! In the final week of our Made for More series at Village , Pastor Jon Richards unpacks what it means to be Sent to Serve from Matthew 28:18–20 . The Christian life doesn’t end with believing — it begins with being sent. Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” That command wasn’t just for pastors or missionaries — it’s for every believer. In this messag...

What does it mean to be shaped for purpose ? In week three of our Made for More series at Village , Pastor Jon Richards unpacks Ephesians 2:8–10 and shows how God’s grace not only saves us — it shapes us. You’re not an accident. You’re the intentional handiwork of God — His poiēma , His masterpiece — created in Christ Jesus for good works. In this message, we explore three powerful truths about ho...

What does it really mean to be renewed in grace ? In week two of our Made for More series at Village , we discover how the grace of Jesus changes everything. Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:17, this message explores the transforming power of grace that makes us new creations in Christ. Grace doesn’t just forgive—it frees. It heals. It empowers. In this episode, Pastor Jon unpacks three biblical truths a...

We were made for more than shallow faith. In this kickoff to our Made for More series, Pastor Jon unpacks what it means to be rooted in Christ —the first step in our discipleship framework of growing as followers of Jesus—so that our lives bear lasting fruit and reflect the fullness we already have in Him.

In Colossians 4:2–6, Paul urges us to devote ourselves to prayer, walk in wisdom toward outsiders, and let our words be gracious and seasoned with salt. In this episode, we explore how those practices shape the way we invite others into the story of Jesus. From persistent prayer to intentional conversations, discover how everyday invitations—spoken with grace and lived out with wisdom—can open doo...

In Hosea 14, God calls His people to return to Him after a long story of unfaithfulness. But alongside the call to repentance comes a promise of healing, forgiveness, and renewal.

Our hearts are idol factories, constantly chasing substitutes that promise life but only destroy. In Hosea 13, God confronts these idols with fierce love—and points us to the only Savior who was torn apart so we could be made whole.

Even when God’s people stray, His love never gives up. In this sermon from Hosea 11, Kyle Hernandez shares how God’s heart is both grieved by unfaithfulness and yet stirred with compassion. Through vivid imagery of a parent’s tender care, a lion’s roar, and the promise of restoration, we see how God’s boundless love finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Whether you’ve wandered or grown w...

What does true repentance look like? In Hosea 6, God confronts His people for shallow, ritual-driven words that vanish like morning dew. They wanted relief from His discipline, but not relationship with Him. Yet God’s heart is clear: “I desire faithful love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” In this message, Pastor Jon unpacks the difference between superficial a...

God charges His people with abandoning truth, love, and the knowledge of Him—leaving devastation in their wake. Hosea warns that knowledge without obedience leads to destruction, but points us to Christ, who is the Truth and steadfast love we desperately need.

God tells Hosea to pursue and buy back his unfaithful wife—a living picture of God’s relentless love for His people. In this message, we see the command to love in the midst of betrayal, the costly price of redemption, the purpose of waiting, and the promise of restoration. Through Hosea’s story, we catch a glimpse of the greater Redeemer who paid the ultimate price for us. This is grace that resc...

What kind of love runs toward the unfaithful? What kind of grace speaks tenderly to those who have betrayed it? In Scandalous Grace: From Judgment to Tenderness , we explore Hosea 2:2–23 and encounter a God whose love defies expectations. His judgment is not the end of the story—it’s the doorway to hope. In the wilderness, where comfort is stripped away, God speaks tenderly and reawakens the heart...

What kind of love keeps pursuing after repeated betrayal? In this powerful opening message from the book of Hosea, we encounter a scandalous command from God: the prophet Hosea is told to marry a woman who will be unfaithful to him. Why? Because God wants His people to see—not just hear—what His love looks like. Through a broken marriage, rebellious children, and names that speak judgment, God pai...

We are not living in peacetime—we are in a spiritual war. In the closing verses of 1 Peter, the apostle reminds believers that we have a real enemy, the devil, who seeks to devour us. But he also offers real hope: the enemy is resistible, and God’s grace is stronger than our suffering. In this sermon, we’re called to wake up to the reality of spiritual warfare and to stand firm—not in fear, but in...

What kind of leadership does the church need in a world of power grabs and platform-building? In this message from 1 Peter 5:1–5, we explore Peter’s call to humble, willing, Christ-centered leadership. Elders are not CEOs—they are shepherds, called to lead with integrity, serve with joy, and model faithfulness under the authority of the Chief Shepherd, Jesus. And the whole church is called to clot...

Why are we surprised when obedience leads to opposition? In this message from 1 Peter 4:12–19 , Pastor Jon unpacks how suffering for Christ isn’t a sign of His absence—but of our union with Him. Discover how to expect the heat, embrace the honor, examine your life, and entrust the outcome to a faithful Creator. Because in God’s hands, the fire doesn't destroy—it refines.

What if suffering wasn’t something to escape—but something that shaped you for God's purposes? This week, we explore 1 Peter 4:1–11 and how Christ’s mindset in suffering becomes the model for our own. We’ll unpack what it means to leave behind old patterns, live with urgency, and steward our gifts for the good of others and the glory of God.

How should Christians respond when life gets messy? 1 Peter 3 shows us how the gospel frees us to not mirror the mess, muzzle the message, or miss the purpose — all because of what Christ accomplished on the cross.