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Last week we learned that God has a purpose in betrayal.

This week we discover something even deeper: sometimes the greatest gift God gives us in our pain isn't an explanation—it's a closer relationship with Him.

In Psalm 34, David teaches us how to experience God's presence when life hurts, trust His goodness when circumstances don't make sense, and find joy even in the middle of betrayal.

Missionary Michael Strong shares his powerful testimony of growing up in church while still not truly knowing the Lord, and how God called him to reach people many others overlook. Using Jesus’ parables of the treasure hidden in a field and the pearl of great price, Michael challenges us to see the value of the gospel and the worth of every soul. He also shares about the work God is doing through church planting ministry in Minnesota and the vision moving forward.

Betrayal cuts deep because it comes from people we trusted most.

In this message, we walk through Joseph’s story and discover a hard but hope-filled truth: God is still working even when people wound us. Your pain is real. Your scars matter. But betrayal does not get the final word.

Healing is possible. Forgiveness is possible. God still has a purpose for your life.

Join us as we celebrate the parents and children of our church!

Jesus didn’t call us to sit still—He called us to grow.

In this message, we unpack the real mission of the church: not just leading people to Jesus, but helping them grow into fully devoted disciples. From knowing God to living it out, this is about taking your faith beyond belief and into action.

The question isn’t if you’re a disciple. The question is: what’s your next step?

What if the reason we’re not sharing the gospel… is because we’re not praying for the opportunity?

In Colossians 4 and Ephesians 6, Paul—one of the boldest voices for the gospel—asks for prayer. Not for comfort, but for open doors and the ability to speak when those doors appear.

In this message, we see three powerful ways we should be praying: for opportunity, for ability, and for a deeper passion for people who need Jesus.

God still opens doors. The question is—will we walk through them?

What kind of prayer does God actually respond to?

In 1 Chronicles 4, buried in a long list of names, one man stands out. Jabez prays a simple but powerful prayer—and God answers him.

But this isn’t about a formula. It’s about the heart behind the prayer.

In this message, we explore what made Jabez’s prayer different, what it reveals about God, and how a humble, selfless heart changes the way we pray. When our desires begin to align with God’s, our prayers become more than words—they become a cry for God to work through us.

What if the reason we don’t pray… is because we don’t really care?

In Romans 10:1, Paul reveals a powerful connection between desire and prayer. His heart was burdened for people who were lost—and that burden drove him to cry out to God.

In this message, we define what real prayer actually is and uncover why so many of us struggle to pray consistently. Is it discipline… or is it something deeper?

If there’s no burden, there will be no prayer. But when God changes your heart, prayer stops being routine—and starts becoming real.

Everything in the Christian faith rises or falls on one moment—the resurrection of Jesus.

The cross paid the price, but the empty grave proves the payment was accepted. In Matthew 28, we see three powerful responses to the resurrection: surprise, fear, and joy. Each one reveals why the resurrection matters for us today.

Because Jesus rose from the dead, we know He keeps His promises, He has power over death, and He offers real hope for eternal life.

This isn’t just a story—it’s the reason we have hope.

What do you do when God feels distant… silent… even absent?

In Psalm 22, David pours out raw pain, loneliness, and desperation — words that later echo from the cross itself. But this psalm doesn’t end in despair. It moves from suffering to hope, from abandonment to victory.

In this message, we see how human pain, the consequences of sin, and the promise of rescue all meet in Jesus. He endured abandonment so we could be adopted. Because of Him, hurt and hope can exist together — and suffering never has the final word.