Weekly Messages

Whether you believe it or not, you’re leaving behind some kind of a legacy. But if you don’t think about it too much, you might not be making the kind of impact that you want. Join us for a special Mother’s Day message from Teanna Devnew as she digs into scripture to teach us about the life of Hannah. No matter what stage of life you’re in—mom, dad, students, whether you do or don’t have kids—I pr...

"I’ll Be Back!" You may think that Arnold Schwarzenegger was the originator of this phrase, but (spoiler alert) he wasn't! Jesus tells us that He’s coming back and that He’s prepared a place for us. This topic can stir up fear in us sometimes, but know this: if Jesus is getting something ready—it’s going to be GOOD! Do you want to know how you can be ready for Jesus when He comes back? And why is...

You might consider this to simply be an “unpopular opinion,” but the truth is that Hell is a real place, and many people are going to spend eternity there. But here’s another truth: God does NOT want you to spend another moment, much less an eternity, separated from Him. So then, what is Hell and why does it even exist? How can I avoid going there? Get answers to these questions and more in today’...

What is Heaven really going to be like? The enemy wants us to believe lies about Heaven, but the truth is that whatever you think Heaven will be like—it’s going to be SO much better! Too wonderful for us to even comprehend with our earthly minds. Listen to this message from Pastor Ben Carr about what Heaven isn’t, what it takes to get to Heaven, and how to live our lives here on Earth like they ma...

Does the topic of Heaven and Hell fascinate you? Maybe it just confuses or scares you. Here’s the deal: Jesus tells us that Heaven and Hell are both real places, and we’ll spend forever in one of the two. When you realize how brief our time here on earth is compared to an eternity in either Heaven or Hell—that should change how you live in the here and now! Listen to this message to discover how t...

HOPE. It’s a precious commodity that’s so easily lost. You may be coming into Easter feeling forgotten, forsaken or alone. Wondering, “God, where are You? Do You still care? Are You even listening anymore?” I’m here to tell You: He knows. He knows there is more to the story. He knows that what you perceive as a tragedy is actually a victory. That the setback on Friday was the comeback on Sunday. T...

How Jesus began Holy Week—the week before His crucifixion—might surprise you. He called a “time-out!” He chose to reflect and rest. And that’s what Holy Week should be for us, too. Time to stop everything and examine our lives. When you do, you’ll see three important things that connect Palm Sunday with your everyday. Watch this powerful Palm Sunday message from Lead Pastor Stu Hodges to begin Hol...

The church should not look more like a yacht club than a life-saving society. Sadly, a lot of us aren’t going out and doing what Jesus says matters most: rescuing God’s lost children and bringing them home to the Father. When you choose to follow Jesus, that personal decision you make on the inside of you changes the way you act—the world should be getting some Jesus vibes off you! If you’re not s...

Do you see everything in black and white, or live more in the gray areas of life? Most of us struggle with this tension between grace and truth. We tend to lean more one way or the other, but the Bible tells us that Jesus was full of both grace AND truth. Which means that we—the Church—are supposed to be full of both, too. If this sounds impossible, listen to this message from Lead Pastor Stu Hodg...

Don’t forget it, but forget it! Are you confused already? Here’s the deal: It’s good to remember God’s faithfulness—how He has worked, provided, and moved in our lives to get us to where we are today. Remembering gives us confidence for the future because if He did it before, He will do it again! Then why should we forget about it? So that we won’t rely on yesterday’s faith. Don’t get so caught up...

Do you see church as a table or a TV tray? TV trays are made for one person; there’s only room for one chair, and it’s yours! But a table? A table is a place where there are multiple chairs and you gather around with others to be fed. Church is the place for you to get filled up and fed with the bread of life. In every church, there should be four “chairs”: for the seekers, new Christ followers, g...

In our culture, we have this misunderstanding that love is the absence of conflict. But that’s cap! Not only is conflict inevitable in relationships, but love actually grows through conflict. Conflict is neither good nor bad, it’s how we manage it that determines its impact. Do you want to choose to allow conflict to strengthen your relationships instead of destroy them? Then this is a great messa...

It is so easy to believe the lie that someone or something else can fulfill or satisfy you. But there’s only one person who can complete you—He’s the one who made you, and His name is Jesus! Jesus wants you to bring your hurt to Him, so He can heal you and make you whole. Healthy relationships can only exist when you are healthy. Let Jesus fill you up. He’ll complete and satisfy you. And then, you...

Are there some small things that are doing big damage in your relationships? On the flip side, what about small things you can do that bring big value? It may not seem like it, but small things are a really big deal! When you look at the way Jesus loves you, you realize even the small acts—they matter. Jesus tells us to "Love each other deeply, as much as I have loved you." (John 15:12) This is wh...

Want to know the number one lie about love? That it's just "a feeling"—that's cap! When you reduce love to nothing more than a feeling, it shortchanges what true love really is. If love is only a feeling, there is no real commitment. Feelings change, but love is a choice. It's a fact. Authentic love is not so much about what you feel, it’s about what you do. The devil wants us to be confused about...

Does your life feel a little chaotic, dysfunctional, or out of control? I think if you look at the things in your life that seem out of order, you can probably trace it back and see that Jesus wasn't first—something or someone else was. This is the Principle of First: when God is first, everything else is in order. When you bring the first 10% of your income back to God (the tithe), things get in...

Want to know the key to experiencing more of God and more of His work in your life? It's the way you worship God. The Bible tells us that God likes it when we worship Him—that it pleases the Lord. If there’s ever a point this year when you feel like, "God, I don’t know where You are, or what You’re doing, but I need You right now and I can’t seem to find You!"—worship Him, and He will find you. Wo...

What gap exists right now in your life? Where are your expectations not matching up with your reality? When you lower your faith because of your circumstances, you end up limiting your expectations. But our God has unlimited power! Every time a gap exists between where you are and where you want to be, between something you’re praying for and the answer you’re experiencing—choose to 'Start Here' a...

If you already know how you want to end this year, then how you start out 2023 really matters. We all have some goals, dreams and hopes of what we want this year to look like in our lives. Here's what I love about a new year: it's a fresh start. You might have dropped the ball last week, you might have had a terrible 2022, but you can all put that behind you. God believes in you and your future so...

New Year’s resolutions come and go. We make them, and we break them. But if there’s one New Year’s “resolution” I would encourage you to make for 2023, it would be this: to develop a tender heart. Why? And how? You’re going to want to watch this New Year’s Day message to find out. And—Happy New Year!

Salvation is the joy set before you! Most of us think about salvation as a gift we're excited to receive, but we don't really need it "right now." So we put it on a shelf in the closet and one day, when we need it, we're going to remember, "I’ve got it and it’s going to get me into heaven!" But salvation isn't the gift you open and save for the day you might need it—it’s the gift you open, and wea...

A little over 2,000 years ago, God looked from heaven and saw His people in pain and hurting. He saw their need for comfort. But He didn't stay in heaven, distant and far off. He took on human form, and came to earth to be like us. Jesus felt all the hurt, betrayal and sorrow, which means that there were times in His life when Jesus needed comfort. God became man, so that He could know what you’re...

What are you believing God for in 2023? What could He do next? How could He work? I believe God has more in store for your life! God wants you "out of your tent"–out of your limitations of perspective and comfort. God wants to do more: more than you think, more than you’ve seen, more than you can imagine. He wants to grow you and stretch you, and He wants you to have BIG faith as you step into 202...

Is it possible that you’re waiting for God to move in your life, and all the while, He’s waiting for you to move with your faith? God wants to fill every need in your life, but He often invites us into the process. It might not be easy to hear God's voice. It might not be easy to give something this year, or to trust God when what He says doesn’t make sense. It might not be easy: but it will be wo...

Heart For The House is all about Jesus. Your life, your money is all about Jesus. A bunch of the early followers of Jesus had their hearts captured by Him, and they wanted to give to Jesus. As a result, they were used by Jesus, and the Gospel spread, and the mission moved forward! They lived lives of meaning and purpose and significance. This is also God’s plan for you–to get in the presence of Je...