In today’s fast-paced, noisy world, what does it look like to unplug from distractions and fully submit to Jesus? This week’s message from James 4 + 5 calls us to “submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to Him.” Through vivid illustrations, including the necessity of “manure moments” for growth, we learn how humility and surrender bring us closer to Christ.

This week, we explored James 3 with a compelling message on “The Untamed Tongue.” James uses vivid imagery to show us the immense power of our words, comparing the tongue to a small rudder steering a massive ship or a spark igniting a forest fire. This passage challenges us to consider how our speech reflects the condition of our hearts. Are we blessing God while cursing others made in His image? In this sermon, we delve into the themes of self-control, humility, and the wisdom from above,...

This week, we continued our journey through the book of James with a powerful message on “Faith that Shows.” In James 2, we confront the sin of partiality, learning how favoritism and judgment are contrary to the love of Christ. James challenges us to not just believe in God but to live a faith that is evident through our actions. True faith, as James teaches, is not merely professed—it’s practiced.

This week Jess Ninaber kicked off our new sermon series, Fervent Faith, which focuses on the book of James. Diving into James 1, we discover how we are called to respond in the face of trials, temptations, and wealth. James offers timeless wisdom about the challenges that test our faith, urging us to stand firm, seek God’s wisdom, and remain steadfast under pressure. Let's remember to keep our eyes on God’s purpose for us, trusting that He uses trials to strengthen and mature our faith.

Jess Ninaber wrapped up our series on the parables with a message titled "The Fruitful Heart," based on the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. The condition of our hearts impacts our ability to receive God's Word. Through these verses we explore the types of soil that our heart can be likened to- hardened, shallow, thorny, and fertile. Only the heart that is open and receptive can bear lasting fruit. We encourage you this week to reflect on the state of your own heart and how you can...

This week, we explored the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18:21-35. Through this parable, we were reminded of the vastness of God’s mercy, the requirement of forgiveness and the unholy matrimony with duplicity. We see in this story a king who forgave an astronomical debt, but the forgiven servant who fails to extend that same grace to others. As believers, we are called to not only forgive but to mirror the likeness of Jesus — the compassionate King. Examine your own life and...

This week Justin Rife unpacked the Parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing a powerful picture of reconciliation and community. Both sons-one who squandered his inheritance and the other who tried to earn the father’s love-were declared beloved sons by the father. God’s heart is for reconciliation and unity, and as believers that should be reflected in our own lives. We are called to be a Christ-centered community, moving beyond division and actively extending the love and kindness of Christ to...

In this week's message, Jonathan Schunker kicked off our new series on Parables with a powerful word from Luke 12:13-34. He unpacked the anatomy of greed, showing how it disguises itself as wisdom and causes us to focus on ourselves instead of seeking God's guidance. Greed traps us in a cycle of anxiety and fear, living in the future rather than the present. But there’s a way out: when we recognize that everything we have belongs to God, we are free to trust Him for provision. Our true...

In this week's message, Jonathan Schunker kicked off our new series on Parables with a powerful word from Luke 12:13-34. He unpacked the anatomy of greed, showing how it disguises itself as wisdom and causes us to focus on ourselves instead of seeking God's guidance. Greed traps us in a cycle of anxiety and fear, living in the future rather than the present. But there’s a way out: when we recognize that everything we have belongs to God, we are free to trust Him for provision. Our true...

Jess Ninaber preached this week on The Refining Fire of God, emphasizing the importance of repentance in maintaining the fire of God within us. God is a consuming fire, refining us until He sees His reflection in us. Holiness is not a legalistic checklist but a transformative process of surrendering to God's goodness and mercy. As we present ourselves as living sacrifices (Romans 12:1), we invite His refining fire to purify our hearts, rid us of our desire for sin, and align us with His...

This week, Aaron preached from a place of vulnerability and passion urging us as the Temple of God to tend to the Altar Fire of our hearts. Jesus is calling out to His bride, inviting them to return to their first love as His beloved. This message was a significant r, challenging us to rekindle our love for Christ and live as living sacrifices, continually offering ourselves in worship, prayer, and surrender.

Jess Ninaber closed out our Ephesians sermon series with an unforgettable message on the armor of God. Our true battle is not against one another but against the spiritual forces of darkness that oppose God's plan. Drawing on Isaiah 59, Paul calls us to stand firm against those powers by putting on the armor of God. As we engage in prayer and intercession, we are fighting not only for ourselves but for the collective unity of the body of Christ. As we conclude this series, let's continue to...

This week, Aaron Ninaber continued our Ephesians series with a powerful message on the new creation reality we can live by because of Christ! In Ephesians 5 + 6, Paul calls us to a higher standard of living that reflects the light and love of Christ. As followers of Jesus, we are invited to step out of old ways and into a new kingdom reality, marked by unity, love, and godly relationships. Paul challenges us to walk in love, honor one another, and model our lives after Christ's example....

Duncan Smith continued in our Ephesians sermon series this week, diving into Ephesians 4 and exploring the five-fold ministry (Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher) as Christ's gifts to His body. These roles are designed to equip the saints, ensuring the healthy building up of the church under the Lordship of Jesus. The ultimate goal is to bring the body of Christ into unity, maturity, and the fullness of Christ’s stature, moving us from the old man’s ways to a new life marked by...

This week, Jess Ninaber continued our sermon series on Ephesians with a powerful message on grace! In Ephesians 2, Paul tells us that it is by grace that we have been saved. Salvation and grace are given freely to us, but as believers, we respond with our trust and total surrender which leads us to living lives worthy of that gift. Because we’ve been saved, we are now fellow citizens and members of the household of God. We can rest in the assurance of God’s grace knowing that we did nothing...

Aaron Ninaber kicked off our new sermon series this week on Ephesians! Throughout the book of Ephesians, Paul reveals God's plan to bring all things together in Christ- this unity is for everyone in the body of Christ. As members of God's family, our identity is secure- we’ve been adopted as His children, each with a specific purpose. Let us not to compare ourselves with others, but embrace our roles, working to build peace and love within the Church. Christ desires a united bride, reconciled...

We were so blessed to hear from Trevor Bien this past Sunday. He shared on the significance of the Lord's Prayer and its timeless relevance for us today. Prayer is more than a ritual- it is a daily practice that reorients our priorities and strengthens our relationship with God. The Lord's Prayer is presented as a model that encapsulates five key principles: recognizing God's holiness, seeking His kingdom and will, depending on Him for daily provision, embracing forgiveness, and relying on...

This past week, Jess Ninaber shared a powerful message on "Dwelling Place." An altar symbolizes God's presence with us and we must be willing to create a space for Him, like the tabernacle and the temple. The Holy Spirit's presence is God's greatest gift, allowing us to have a deeper, more intimate relationship with Christ. The invitation is for us to move from visitation moments with God to habitation moments.

Duncan Smith brought a timely word this week centered around the wisdom of winning souls, inspired by Proverbs 11:30. We are called to devote our lives to spreading the gospel and living an exciting, purpose-filled life as described in Matthew 28:18-20. Our effectiveness as witnesses for Christ comes not from wise and persuasive words, but from relying on the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Through the examples of Elisha in 1 Kings 19:14-21 and 2 Kings 2:9-14, we learn the importance...

This week we had the privilege of receiving the word from Max Thomas. Max and his family live overseas and are doing significant work in the Middle East among refugees. Max reminded us of the nearness of God and how God is a God that comes into our mess and our sin, He's not far, He's near.

This week, we heard from four powerful GenZ preachers. We strongly believe that God is moving within GenZ and bringing unity amongst all generations. Be encouraged, challenged, and witness the Spirit of God in the next generation.

This week, Aaron Ninaber delivered a powerful message about the entitlement epidemic in our culture and its potential impact on our relationship with the Lord. Scriptures like Romans 11:35, Job 41:11, and Luke 17:7-10 remind us that God owes us nothing. Yet, the gospel's good news is that He has given us everything through His Son, Jesus. Be encouraged by this sermon to never take the gospel or God's gifts and blessings for granted. Stay rooted in a pure heart by avoiding comparison,...

This week Jess Ninaber brought a powerful message about strengthening yourself in the Lord. Looking at 1 Samuel 30 we see how David set a beautiful example of seeking God’s wisdom and strength during difficult times. By running to God, remembering who we are in Him, and practicing obedience, we can transform even our worst days into victorious ones. Be encouraged this week to spend time in prayer and worship, practice gratitude, and lean deeply into the love of God to strengthen ourselves in...

This past Sunday Duncan Smith delivered a powerful message on four levels of relationship that we can have with God. Taking us through each one, we see the depths of God’s love for us and our calling and purpose in His Kingdom. Check out the full message!