What happens when your faith is actually tested?

In this message through Daniel chapters 3 and 4, we look at two major tests every believer faces: the test of trust and the test of pride. Through the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and King Nebuchadnezzar, we see that real faith is more than belief. It is surrender, even when life does not go the way we expected.

A faith that cannot be tested cannot be trusted.

True faith says, even if God does not, I still will.

Pride builds kingdoms, but humility sustains them.

Whether you are walking through a difficult season, questioning your faith, or needing a reminder of who is in control, this message is for you.

Key Takeaways:

- Faith is proven in the fire, not in comfort

- Trusting God means surrendering outcomes

- Pride leads to destruction, but humility leads to restoration

- God does not owe us an explanation, but He is always worthy of our trust

The world is constantly trying to shape your identity. The question is, who are you becoming?

In Daniel 1 and 2, we see how Daniel and his friends were taken into Babylon and pressured to conform to a completely different culture. Everything about them was meant to change, but Daniel made a decision to stay faithful to God no matter the cost.

Because of that faithfulness in the small things, God gave him influence in the big things.

This message will challenge you to stand firm in your faith, live differently from the world around you, and trust that God honors those who remain faithful.

📖 Daniel 1 and 2

Judas walked with Jesus, saw the miracles, heard every teaching, and still missed Him.

In this message, we dive into Acts 1 and the ascension of Jesus to understand why it matters for us today. The ascension was not just Jesus leaving. It was the moment He gave us power through the Holy Spirit, a purpose to live on mission, and a promise that He is coming back.

But there is a tension we cannot ignore. Judas looked like a disciple, lived like a disciple, and was trusted by everyone, yet he was never truly changed.

This message challenges us to ask:

Is my faith real or just routine?

Have I truly surrendered my life to Jesus?

Am I following Him or just around Him?

This is not about religion. It is about transformation.

Don’t miss what Judas missed.

In this message, we take a clear look at what it really means to follow Jesus.

In a culture where faith is often reduced to a moment or a decision, Jesus gives a much deeper call—to live as a disciple. Walking through 1 Corinthians 15 and Matthew 28, this message unpacks the reality of the resurrection and the responsibility that comes with it.

We’ll explore:

Why the resurrection matters

What the Great Commission actually means

The difference between believing in Jesus and following Him

What a true disciple looks like in everyday life

Jesus didn’t just save us—He calls us to follow Him fully and to help others do the same.

📖 Scriptures:

1 Corinthians 15

Matthew 28:16–20

Matthew 16:24

Luke 14:33

John 8:31

Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from what God has for your future?

In this message, we walk through the powerful story of Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, who denied Him three times and yet was fully restored, called, and used by God in a mighty way.

Many people live stuck in guilt and shame, believing their mistakes define them. But what if that is not how Jesus sees you at all?

Through Luke 22 and John 21, we uncover:

Why Jesus looked at Peter after his failure

The difference between guilt and shame

How Jesus restores us without condemning us

Why your failure is not your identity

How to step out of shame and into your calling

This message is a reminder that you are not disqualified. You are called.

If you have been hiding, holding onto regret, or believing lies about who you are, it is time to get out of the boat and run back to Jesus.

Pastor Brad Carter continues our Easter series, He Appeared, with a powerful message from John 20 called Locked Doors and Living Hope.

The disciples were hiding behind locked doors, full of fear, confusion, and doubt, when Jesus suddenly appeared and spoke peace into the room. In this message, we see that Jesus still meets people right in the middle of fear, shame, and uncertainty. He does not wait for us to get everything together. He steps into our mess, shows us His scars, speaks peace, and reminds us that hope is alive.

If you have ever felt stuck behind fear, regret, or doubt, this message is for you.

Scripture: John 20:19-29

In this message:

• Jesus appears in the middle of fear

• Jesus appears with scars, not shame

• Jesus comes back for doubters

• Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe

In our series “He Appeared,” we’re exploring the moments after the resurrection when Jesus revealed Himself to His followers. In this message, we look at the powerful story from Luke 24 of Jesus appearing to two disciples on the Road to Emmaus.

As these two followers walked away from Jerusalem confused, discouraged, and heartbroken, Jesus came alongside them, even though they didn’t recognize Him at first. Instead of immediately revealing Himself, Jesus opened the Scriptures, showing how everything in the Old Testament pointed to Him.

Through this story we discover an important truth:

The solution to our confusion is Scripture.

Just like the disciples, we often face disappointment, unanswered questions, and seasons where we don’t see what God is doing. But this passage reminds us that Jesus walks with us even when we don’t recognize Him, and when we turn to His Word, our eyes begin to open.

In this message we learn:

How Jesus meets us in our disappointment

Why Scripture brings clarity in confusing times

Why our faith must be grounded in God’s Word, not just experiences

How a true encounter with Jesus leads us to share Him with others

If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope today.

Why did Jesus appear first to Mary Magdalene after the resurrection?

In this message, we begin our Easter series on the 10 appearances of Jesus after He rose from the dead. Before appearing to the disciples, religious leaders, or crowds, Jesus revealed Himself to a woman who had once been delivered from seven demons.

Why Mary?

In this sermon we explore what the Bible teaches about Mary Magdalene, what happened at the empty tomb, and what her encounter with the risen Jesus teaches us about seeking God today.

In this message you'll learn:

Why Jesus reveals Himself to those who seek Him

What it means to stay faithful through pain

How to recognize the voice of the Shepherd

Why many believers grow comfortable in their faith

What happens when you truly encounter the risen Christ

Do you ever feel like your relationship with God is a performance review?

Like if you read enough, pray enough, give enough, and behave well enough — then maybe God will approve of you?

Here’s the truth: Grace is not wages.

You don’t earn it. You receive it.

In this message from Romans 6–7, Angela Lamb unpacks the difference between being a slave to rules and being a slave of righteousness. We’ll confront legalism, self-effort, and the exhausting cycle of trying to earn what Jesus already paid for.

You contribute nothing to your salvation except the sin that made it necessary.

It has never been about performance.

It has always been about the blood.

In this message from our Do You Believe? series, we walk verse-by-verse through Romans 12:1–2 and unpack what real worship actually is. Worship isn’t just singing a song—it’s presenting your entire life to God as a living sacrifice.

The question isn’t whether you attend church.

The question is: Does your Monday–Saturday match your Sunday?

In this message, we talk about:

• What it truly means to be a slave of righteousness (Romans 6:17–18)

• Why obedience is a response to God’s mercy

• The difference between being conformed to the world and transformed by Christ

• How renewing your mind changes the way you live

• What God would see if He graded your week

God isn’t looking for part of you. He’s asking for all of you.