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...
Matthew 18:1-14 – Kingdom Greatness
The world tells us that greatness is earned through success, status, and achievement. But in Matthew 18, Jesus turns that idea upside down. True greatness in His Kingdom is found in humility, dependence on Him, and faithfully following wherever He leads. In this...
Matthew 17:14-27 – Faith for What You Can’t Fix
Jesus has already won the victory... but what do we do when we find ourselves asking, "Why isn't it working?" In this week's message from Matthew 17:14–21, we explore Jesus' authority over darkness and His invitation to deeper dependence through prayer and spiritual...
Matthew 17:1-13 – When Glory Breaks into the Ordinary
This week we’re looking at the beginning of Matthew 17 and one of the most incredible moments in the Gospels—the Transfiguration. As Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, we’re reminded that this moment wasn’t random, but part of God’s sovereign plan all...
Matthew 16:13-28 – Who Is Jesus?
This week we're diving into Matthew 16 and one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples—and really, all of us: "Who do you say that I am?" In a world full of competing voices, beliefs, and ideas about Jesus, this passage brings us back to the...
Matthew 16:1-12 – Sign of Jonah?
How much evidence do we really need before we're willing to trust God? In this week's teaching, we explore Jesus' warning in Matthew 16 and His reference to the "sign of Jonah." Through the stories of Jonah, the Pharisees, and the disciples, we're reminded that...
Matthew 15 – When Religion Is Empty and Faith Is Real
This week, Pastor Jesse is in Matthew chapter 15, where Jesus confronts the difference between outward religion and real faith. We walk through Jesus challenging empty tradition, revealing that true transformation begins in the heart, not in performance. We also see...
Matthew 14 – When The King is All You Have
This week, Pastor Jesse takes a look at Matthew 14 and shows us what happens when our strength runs out. From John the Baptist’s death, to Jesus feeding the five thousand, to Peter stepping out onto the water in the middle of a storm, we see that Jesus meets people in...
Matthew 13 – What Kind of Soil Are We Becoming?
In Matthew 13, Jesus tells a series of parables that challenge us to examine the condition of our hearts. Are we hardened, shallow, distracted, or becoming good soil for God’s Word? This week’s message from Pastor Jesse explores how the Kingdom of God often grows...
Matthew 12:38-50 – Three Signs for Truckee-Tahoe
As we wrap up Matthew 12, we explore Jesus’ response to those who kept asking for more signs—and what He reveals instead. From the sign of Jonah (His resurrection), to the evidence of a truly changed life, to the invitation into a new spiritual family, this episode...