Complacency to Action: Prayer, Submission and Action
This Palm Sunday, Pastor Brad Noel emphasizes the transformative power of prayer by linking it to the redemptive work of Christ as the Man of Sorrows. He illustrates how genuine submission to God aligns believers with God's eternal purposes, and underscores that our...
Midnight Miracles: The Boldness of a Persistent Prayer
Week 2 of our series - Pray First!
Prayer Patterns: Moving from Ritual to Relationship
This week, Pastor Jesse kicks off our series, "Pray First", by affirming the power of prayer while challenging us to refresh our approach to prayer, highlighting Jesus's call to "watch and pray" as a safeguard against temptation. He contrasts authentic, intimate...
Ephesians 2:11-22 – The Church Is…
This week, Pastor Jesse is in Ephesians chapter 2, emphasizing that through Christ, formerly divided individuals are now united as fellow citizens, members of God's household, and living stones. He highlights that the church is not merely a building or institution but...
Ecclesiates 5:1-7 – Entering with Intent: The Devotion Before the Door
This week, Pastor Jesse teaches on Ecclesiastes 5, urging us to approach God's house with genuine intent rather than as a mechanical ritual. He emphasizes that authentic worship requires careful preparation of the heart and mind—listening intently and guarding our...
John 12:20-33 – Your Best Life Now
This week, Pastor Brad Beers takes a looks at John 12, which discusses themes of living a fulfilled, selfless life. He sets the scene of a bustling Passover in Jerusalem, highlighting the moment when diverse crowds sought to witness Jesus’s transformative presence and...
Philippians 2:12-18 – Living Lightly: Radiating Christ’s Light in a Broken World
This week, Pastor Jesse continues in Philippians 2, where believers are challenged to emulate Jesus’ self-emptying service by embracing humility as the key to our growth. He highlights the importance of moving beyond grumbling, and into a spirit of gratitude and...
Philippians 2:1-18 – Beyond the Complain: Cultivating a Life that Glows with Purpose
This week, Pastor Jesse brings us to Philippians, where we focus on Jesus' self-emptying service—referred to as the kenosis. He challenges us to set aside our ambitions and instead embrace a life focused on service to others and the advancement of God's mission. In...
1 Corinthians 16:1-23 – About That Money, and Other Stuff
This week, Pastor Jesse concludes our study through First Corinthians with chapter 16. He focuses on the concepts laid out in this chapter of generosity and stewardship, illustrating how regular, intentional giving exemplifies a commitment to God’s work and...
1 Corinthians 15:35-58 – Beyond the Grave: Life After Death
This week, Pastor Jesse delivers a message focused on the second half of 1 Corinthians 15, discussing the significance of the resurrection and addressing common misconceptions. He emphasizes that life, death, and resurrection should be viewed as a three-step...
1 Corinthians 15:1-34 – Pastor Brad Beers
This week, Pastor Brad reflects on 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul addresses the significance of the resurrection of Jesus, emphasizing that Jesus's ongoing life is central to Christian faith. Paul stresses that the resurrection validates our faith, ensures salvation,...
1 Corinthians 14 – The Greater Gift
This week, as we dive into chapter 14 of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Jesse discusses the controversial and complex nature of spiritual gifts, particularly tongues and prophecy, emphasizing their roles in glorifying God, edifying the church, and evangelizing the lost. He...
1 Corinthians 13:8-13 – Beyond the Temporary: The Lasting Power of Love
This week, Pastor Jesse reflects on the permanence of love versus temporary spiritual gifts, emphasizing love as the central, everlasting commandment, urging us to focus on enduring values and shed transient, childish behaviors. He imparts a hopeful message about...
1 Corinthians 13:1-9 – The Ultimate Love Manifesto: Part 2
This week, Pastor Jesse continues in 1 Corinthians 13, emphasizing that true Christian love transcends talents, achievements, and gifts, urging us to embody love as described in this chapter. We are to be characterized by patience, kindness, humility, and...
1 Corinthians 13:1-9 – The Ultimate Love Manifesto
This week, Pastor Jesse continues our series in 1 Corinthians, picking up in chapter 13. He teaches that love is central to a meaningful Christian life, explaining that love, especially 'agape' love, is greater than any spiritual gifts or knowledge if acted without...
The New Life – Pastor Brad Noel
This week, Pastor Brad focuses on Colossians 3 and the idea of living victoriously through setting one's mind on heavenly things rather than earthly desires, emphasizing a transformation guided by the Holy Spirit. He encourages us to engage in spiritual disciplines...
The Manger: A Throne of Grace
We conclude our Advent series by emphasizing the paradox of the manger, a humble feed trough symbolizing the throne from which the world's Savior dispenses grace. Pastor Jesse shows that this emblem of Christ's sacrificial love invites worship, urging us to recognize...
The Manger: Providence and Provision
This week, Pastor Brad kicks off Week 3 of Advent with a metaphor about how what we consume, including media and food, shapes our being and performance. Using the story from John 6 where Jesus refers to Himself as the "bread of life," he encourages participants to...