Pastor Derek teaches on honoring our bodies and living holy lives in the area of sexuality, reminding us that God’s design is far better than what hookup culture promises.

Pastor Derek reminded us that we all long to leave a legacy. As followers of Jesus, that legacy is built through the Great Commission, becoming disciples who make disciples.

Pastor Joel preached from Ephesians, encouraging us to live extraordinary lives marked by purpose. He reminded us that God calls us to live with direction, not to just drift through life.

Pastor Derek taught that love is the measure of spiritual maturity. If our time with Jesus isn’t making us more loving, then we’re missing the point of being with Him.

To kick off the Spring Semester, Pastor Derek taught from Esau’s decision to sell his birthright for a moment of pleasure. His message invited us to examine our own lives and ask whether we’re settling for what’s temporary instead of valuing what’s eternal.

Pastor Derek shared a special Christmas message before Winter Break, focusing on how Jesus embraced the unseen life. He reminded us that, like Jesus, we’re called to walk in humility and serve others quietly and faithfully. Instead of pursuing recognition or a platform, we’re invited to adopt a “manger mentality” : choosing lowliness, surrender, and obedience as we follow Jesus.

Pastor Derek closed out our Eremos series with a message on remaining persistent in our time with the Lord, especially in wilderness seasons. He reminded us that we experience God’s power as we continually seek Him.

Pastor Aaron spoke about wilderness seasons and how God can use even our hardest moments to shape us. When we choose to seek Him in those times, what feels barren can actually become a place of blessing.

Pastor Derek continued our Eremos series by teaching on the value of friendship with Jesus. To encounter the Eremos, we must learn to linger with the Lord, to “waste time” in His presence and truly know Him.

Pastor Derek Quinby preached on what it means to enter the eremos—the wilderness—with the Lord. As followers of Christ, we’re called to step away from the noise, spend time alone with Jesus, and allow Him to minister to our souls.