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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.

How can your marriage be a gospel witness? In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter invites husbands and wives into something radically countercultural — tethered trust, fearless faith, honoring headship, and a coheir calling. What does it look like for wives to submit with strength, not fear? How can husbands lead with sacrificial honor, not selfish ambition? And how does this kind of marriage put the beauty of t...

What if submission isn’t about giving in, but giving witness? In 1 Peter 2:13–25, Peter calls us to a holy submission that mirrors Christ—patient in suffering, bold in love, and anchored in trust.

Peter reminds us that following Jesus means living with purpose. We’ve been rescued by Christ, so we’re called to think clearly, live holy lives, and love deeply—because this world isn’t our forever home.

Peter reminds us that our hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s alive because Jesus is alive. This week, we’ll see how the resurrection gives us lasting hope, how trials grow our joy, and how the salvation we wait for is worth it all.

In just two verses, Peter reminds scattered believers of who they really are—chosen by the Father, sanctified by the Spirit, and covered by the blood of Jesus.

This week, we're getting some backstory as we head into our new series on 1 Peter. From sinking in fear on the water to boldly standing in faith, Peter’s one of the most flawed and fearless disciples & his journey reminds us that God’s grace is greater than our failures. Join us as we explore how God shapes us through our struggles and how the gospel empowers us to rise, again and again, into...

What kind of love sees you at your worst—and moves toward you anyway? In Romans 5:6–11, Paul gives us a staggering picture of grace: Christ died not for the righteous, but for the weak, the ungodly, and the enemies of God. In this episode, we explore the timing, power, and joy of God’s love, and how it changes the way we see ourselves, our suffering, and those around us. This isn’t sentimental lov...

This week, we’re in one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospels—Jesus confronts a legion of demons in a Gentile graveyard. In a world fascinated by the supernatural, we need to remember this: Jesus doesn’t flinch. He speaks—and the darkness runs. Join us as we unpack Matthew 8:28–34 and see what it means that Jesus is Lord - even over spiritual powers.

As we walk through the Gospel according to Matthew, this episode reminds us that peace isn’t found in the absence of storms but in the presence of Christ—the sovereign Lord who remains with us even when the waves keep crashing.

In Matthew 8:1-17, Jesus compassionately heals a leper, a centurion’s servant, Peter’s mother-in-law, and many others—revealing Himself as the Lord of afflictions and fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy that He would carry our weaknesses and diseases.

In Matthew 7:13-23, Jesus warns about two paths — one narrow and leading to life, the other wide and leading to destruction. He cautions against false prophets and challenges us to examine the fruit of our lives. Following Jesus isn’t just about words; it's about genuine obedience and trust. Are we truly walking the path that leads to life?

Matthew 7:12 is one of Jesus' most well-known teachings—“Do to others as you would have them do to you.” But is this just a moral guideline, or does it point to something deeper? In this episode, we unpack how the Golden Rule encapsulates the law and the prophets, revealing the very heart of God’s kingdom. How does this verse challenge the way we love, lead, and live? Join us as we explore what it...

Judge not—what did Jesus really mean? In this episode, we dive into Matthew 7:1-6, exploring how Christ's words challenge both harsh criticism and blind tolerance, calling us to discernment rooted in grace.

Worry feels inevitable, but Jesus offers a different way. In this sermon on Matthew 6:25-34, Servant Leader Nick Rozema unpacks Christ’s call to trust in the Father’s provision. What does it mean to seek first God’s kingdom? How do we shift from anxious striving to confident dependence? Listen in as we explore how the gospel reshapes our perspective on life’s uncertainties.