In Week 6 of the Damaged but Not Destroyed Series, Pastor Mike highlights the pivotal role that our patterns play in shaping our future. He guides us in identifying the destructive sin cycles or patterns that often lead to a product inconsistent with God's promises. However, we are reminded that God has given us the power to transform these patterns.As Jacob wrestled with God, we know that confronting these patterns might require a struggle. Yet, this wrestling can ultimately lead to...

What happens when men mend? We all win. Pastor Mike shared a powerful word TO men and for everyone who has ever been impacted by a man or their absence. In a generation that would rather replace than repair, this message calls men to mend 3 relationships: his relationship with God, his relationship with others and his role in helping others mend their relationship with God. This message is a call to humble ourselves, acknowledge God, and operate in meekness. This is a message that every man...

Do you want to be made whole? In Week 4 of the Damaged but Not Destroyed Series, Pastor Mike asks us the same question that Jesus asked the lame man in John 5. Oftentimes our damage causes us to answer God’s calling with excuses and explanations however, the only reasonable response is “Yes Lord.” Pastor Mike teaches us 4 Things to do Between Our Yes & Our Next. We pray this message encourages your faith to STAND UP, take up your mat and walk in your healing. Scripture References: John...

Get ready to be inspired in the third week of the Damaged but Not Destroyed Series, where the brilliant Dr. Anita Philips highlights the power of embracing our emotions as a key element of a healthy and fulfilling life. Drawing a striking comparison between thriving gardens and purpose-driven lives, this message reminds us that just like soil needs essential nutrients, our hearts require love and care to bloom. Dr. Anita combines her extensive experience as a trauma-informed therapist to...

In Week 2 of the Damaged but Not Destroyed Series, Pastor Mike emphasizes the significance of surrendering your damage to God. Drawing inspiration from 2 Samual 9:3-13, this message urges us to recognize and acknowledge our damage. God is calling for your damage, he wants us to bring it to him so he may carry it, cover it in his grace, and transform it into our destiny. So we may share our testimony.If you're ready for your damage not to be your identity but for it to lead you to your...

In Week 1 of the Damaged but Not Destroyed Series, Pastor Mike challenges a common cultural belief that discourages honesty, suggesting that those who speak the truth might suffer harm. Drawing on the childhood saying, "Snitches get stitches," he encourages a different perspective. This message will cause you to reframe this idea, emphasizing that when we are honest and transparent about our shortcomings, it allows God to bring healing to the areas where we've fallen apart. He reminds us that...

In Week 3 of the Kingdom Kouples Series, Pastor Mike delves into the sensitive topic of knowing when it's time to end partnerships. Using the journey of the Apostle Paul’s experience in navigating his partnerships with Silas and Barnabas, this story gives us valuable keys. Pastor Mike outlines several ways we can discern the departure of a partnership: when the season changes, we sense the same cycle persists, when storm is coming, or simply if Holy Spirit says go. If you are navigating your...

Embracing the power in the partnership can be a journey and we all need wisdom on how to pick the right partner. The pathway to powerful partnership is in the pick. In Week 2 of the Kingdom Kouples series, Pastor Mike shows us how Jesus picked his partners and showed us what to look for in a powerful partner. We pray you become a partner and find partners that master the art of the pump-up, principles and presence.Scripture References: Ephesians 4:9-12 NLT Luke 6:12-16 NLT Ephesians 4:29...

Are you ready to uncover the transformative Power of pairing with people in your life? In Pastor Mike’s first sermon back from sabbatical, we dive into what it takes to have thriving relationships as we begin our new “Kingdom Kouples” series. In this message, we address isolation's impact and the need to seek partners and friendships for purpose, ON purpose. We’re reminded the power lies not just in working together, but in PAIRING together. Your destiny is linked to your friendships. As...

Could it be possible that we don’t always know when we are spiritually asleep? Pastor Robert Madu walked us through the story of Eutychus falling from a window during one of Apostle Paul's teachings. Not only does this story show us the danger of sitting near open windows (symbolizing exposure to sin), it shows us that we need people in our lives who will nudge us when we get weary. We pray that you have community in your life that can identify signs that you’ve become spiritually sleepy and...

Holy rebels are willing to take the risk of relationships. In the final week of the Holy Rebellion series, Pastor Charles reminded us of our need for community. While relationships come with beauty and brokenness, there is nothing like having friends who will pull you, protect you and pour into you. We are created with the purpose and the power to stand up and stand out for PEOPLE. We pray that this message sparks you to pray that God sends you the friends that align with your purpose. If...

In today’s culture, we have become obsessed with knowing our purpose. In Week 3 of the Holy Rebellion series, Pastor Charles challenges us with this question - What good is it to know your purpose if you don’t have power? We are not the source of our own power. Pastor Charles walks us through how to get our power from God by calling on Him, connecting with Him, and understanding the cost. We pray this message helps you connect or re-connect with the power of God so that you can walk...

In Week 2 of the Holy Rebellion Series, we delve into the essence of the Root of Rebellion. While the previous week ignited our drive to embrace our created purpose, the current week compels us to pause and introspect, posing a critical question: What is the root of our rebellion? This message equips us with insight on how to confront bitterness, through allowing Holy Spirit to highlight our own personal roots. As we navigate through our personal journey of Holy Rebellion, may this message...

Pastor Charles kicks off Week 1 of the new sermon series, “Holy Rebellion: The Kingdom is Here” by reminding us that we were not made to be regular but to rebel against the status quo and what culture has dictated. Whether your first word was “no” or you decided that you wouldn’t follow the traumatic patterns of your childhood, we are all rebels. The enemy's biggest goal is to use SHAME to convince REBELS that they are REGULAR so they end up RETREATING. Allow this message to ignite your...

This message is for the Independent….You Need H.E.L.P! Paster Brie Davis reminds us that everything in the kingdom is turned upside down and maturity in Christ means acknowledging our absolute need for God. As you journey towards spiritual transformation, remember to root yourself in LOVE, not fear. Enter a new phase in your spiritual walk, equipped with four major keys: Heal your headEncounter EmpowermentLean into LovePray for Purity. We invite you to communion with us, asking God where he...

Have you ever felt like you were caught in the middle of a storm? There are painful moments, opportunities to be hurt, and outsiders who have an explanation for why you may be going through these hard times. Pastor Bianca Olthoff reminds us that we may not know the WHY, but we must trust the WHO. While in Acts 27-28, Paul experienced a snake while on the island of Malta but ends up healing those with the same hands he experienced. We pray this message helps you find the purpose in your...

Have you ever made a bad decision that you had to deal with the consequences of? Have you ever made a mistake that you felt married to for the rest of your life? In Week 2 of our H.O.T. Girl Summer Series, Pastor Katy Kazadi did a masterful teaching on the story of David, Nabal and Abigail which resulted in “A Holy Divorce”. As you listen to this message of 1 Samuel 25, you will find how God can not only intervene before we make a detrimental decision but he can also help us divorce ourselves...

Dr. Jackie Greene kicks off our 1st Week of H.O.T. Girl Summer, a sermon series dedicated to bringing a month of Women speakers to share a Humble, Open, and Transparent message for all the family to hear! In this message, The Pain of First, we are reminded of all who came first in the Bible and how there are many things that God called us to be the first in, in our family. Oftentimes on the flipside of being first, there comes pain like being rejected, misunderstood and forming new habits....

Join us this week as we wrap up the Worship on the Word series with a sermon titled "You Are Doing Good… AND". Pastor Charles teaches us that even amidst difficulties, we can acknowledge our growth and continue to aim for better.We're challenged to understand God in His complexity: relaxed AND righteous, simple AND sovereign, immediate AND infinite. Amid these revelations, we're encouraged to adopt a daily practice of gratitude, scripture reflection, and prayer.We pray that this sermon...

Worship is more than a practice; it's a weapon. This week Pastor Travis Greene helps us dive into the crucial role of worship and how a life dedicated to it shapes our character as part of our Worship On The Word series.Based on Psalms 34:1-8 and 1 Samuel 21:9-15, Pastor Travis emphasizes the importance of choosing the right sources of nourishment, physically and spiritually, as these determine the weapons we wield in life's battles. It reminds us that the truest affirmation of God’s trust in...

We all have access to the covering of the Most High God but we must accept being covered. Our protection comes from proximity to God. We need more than a scripture every Sunday or listening to our favorite Christian artist when times get hard. Pastor Mike teaches us that there is shelter under the Most High God. When we create a dedicated space to run to him, we will find safety and everything we need. We pray that after listening to this message you find a place to dwell with Him! Scripture...

Have you ever been in a place of believing God for a miracle? Miracles do not have a formula, they simply require faith! In order to have faith, we must have hope. Because miracles start with hope, the enemy tries his best to discourage us in that area. We pray that this message builds your hope to fuel expectation and anticipation to have the mindset of a miracle. Scripture References Deuteronomy 29:29 ESV Hebrews 11:1 KJV Zechariah 9:12 KJV Mark 16:17-18 NKJV Matthew 17:20 NKJV Mark...

This week, Pastor Mike presents a stirring message: "I WILL DO IT [HERE]" as part of our ongoing Worship on the Word series. Challenging the notion that worship is a remote act, he encourages us to recognize that our present moment, our [here] is Holy. We learn that obedience to God isn't conditional on our feelings; it's an unequivocal commitment to His will. This sermon dissects the battle of the three wills—My Will, I Will, and His Will. He explains that our worship is expressed in our...

Can you worship God if your circumstances are not ideal? Many times we say “I won’t” if our job is stressful, our relationships aren’t how we want them to be, we are offended, or when we don’t understand what God is doing. It takes faith to believe in our situation or our God. In this message, Pastor Mike teaches us how to say, “I will when I don’t want to.” Worship is our Love EXPRESSED to God as a response to His grace towards us. We pray this message helps give you encouragement to bless...

Worship is our love expressed to God as a response to His grace towards us. In the first week of our Worship on the Word series, Pastor Mike helps us understand that worship is more than a slow song; it’s about our hearts and how we live our life. As we worship, we may recognize that there are some holes in our hearts that have caused us to leak out the love that God has given us. Yet in His presence, He gives us a new heart so that we can operate out of the overflow of His love. This message...