Matthew 27:11-26 – The Tangled Trial of Jesus
This week, we're in Matthew chapter 27, where Jesus faces his second trial, and this time before Rome. Jesus' trial was filled with false accusations, jealousy, political pressure, and injustice. Yet even through the chaos, God was carrying out His plan of salvation....
Matthew 27:1-10 – Three Faces of Guilt, One Savior: Part 2
In Matthew 27:1–10, we see three very different responses to guilt through the stories of Peter, Judas, and the religious leaders. While Peter turns back toward the Lord, Judas tries to undo his past, and the religious leaders focus on protecting their appearances....
Matthew 26:69-75 – Three Faces of Guilt, One Savior: Part 1
In the end of Matthew 26, we see Peter go from boldly declaring his loyalty to Jesus to denying Him three times. His story reminds us how easily we can rely on our own strength and confidence rather than staying close to the Lord. But even in our failures, God's grace...
Matthew 26:57-68 – The Judge on Trial
What do you do when you’re treated unfairly? In Matthew 26:57–68, Jesus stands before the religious leaders, facing false accusations, mockery, and humiliation despite being completely innocent. Yet even in the middle of this injustice, Jesus remains faithful and...
Matthew 26:47-56 – When Jesus Refuses to Run
What do we do when life feels out of control? In Matthew 26:47–56, Jesus is betrayed by Judas, Peter responds with a sword, and the other disciples flee in fear. But Jesus responds differently. He willingly surrenders to the Father’s plan, showing us that even when...
Matthew 26:17-46 – Maunday Thursday
This week, we continue in Matthew 26, where Jesus gathers with His disciples for Passover and introduces the new covenant—a covenant secured by His blood and given for the forgiveness of sins. From the table, we follow Jesus into Gethsemane, where He willingly...
Matthew 26:1-16 – A Savior Worth Everything
In Matthew 26, Jesus begins the final journey toward the cross. He knows exactly what is coming, and He willingly lays down His life as the true Passover Lamb—the Savior who came to free us from sin, guilt, and condemnation. This passage gives us two very different...
Matthew 25:31-46 – When the King Sits Down
This week, we explore Matthew 25:31–46, where Jesus describes the final judgment through the separation of the sheep and the goats. As Jesus prepares for the cross and looks ahead to His return, He challenges us to consider what kind of people we should be as we wait...
Matthew 25:14-30 – What Will You Do with What He Gave You?
In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Talents, a powerful reminder that everything we have has been entrusted to us by God. Pastor Jesse challenges us to consider whether we are living by faith or by sight, and whether fear is causing us to bury what God...
Matthew 25:1-13 – Running on Empty: The Danger of Profession Without Possession
In Matthew 25:1–13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins—a powerful reminder that His return could come at any moment, and the question isn’t when He will return, but whether we are ready. Pastor Jesse walks through the “wait, the cry, and the door,” challenging...
Matthew 24 – Not One Stone Upon Another
Matthew 24 is one of the most talked-about passages when it comes to prophecy and the end times. In this episode, Pastor Wayne takes a closer look at Jesus’ words about the destruction of the temple, “this generation,” the abomination of desolation, and the events...
Matthew 23 – Upon This Generation
This week, Pastor Wayne Hoag picks up in Matthew 23, where Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy head-on. Jesus warns against focusing on outward appearances, status, and rule-following while neglecting the things that matter most to God: justice, mercy, faithfulness,...
Matthew 22 – What Really Matters to God?
What really matters to God? In Matthew 22, Jesus is surrounded by religious leaders who are determined to challenge Him, trap Him, and test His authority. But beneath all of their questions, we see something much deeper: God’s desire for genuine relationship with His...
Matthew 21:23-46 – Vineyard Stories
As Jesus enters Holy Week, He finds Himself face-to-face with the religious leaders who question His authority. Through two powerful vineyard parables, Jesus exposes the difference between simply looking faithful on the outside and actually living a life of...
Matthew 19:16-20:34 – The First Shall Be Last and The Last First
God's kingdom often looks very different from the world around us. In Matthew 19 and 20, Jesus reminds us that greatness isn't found in earning, achieving, or being recognized—it's found in receiving God's grace, serving others with humility, and extending mercy to...
Matthew 19:1-15 – Seeking God’s Heart
Matthew 19 invites us into some of life's most challenging conversations—marriage, singleness, children, and wealth—but beneath each topic is one central question: Where is your trust? Rather than settling for outward rule-following, Jesus calls us to a deeper...
John 15:1-13 – Abide
What if the life you're longing for isn't found in trying harder, but in staying closer to Jesus? This week, guest speaker Jordan Wong teaches from John 15:1–13, where Jesus invites us to abide in Him, the true Vine. Discover how lasting joy, peace, love, and...
Matthew 18:15-20 – A Kingdom that Forgives
Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but as followers of Jesus, we're called to respond differently. In this week's message from Pastor Wayne, we take a look at Matthew 18:15–20, where we'll explore Jesus' clear and compassionate instructions for pursuing...