Why do you come to church? Why did you decide to follow God? In this message, we dig into Matthew 16:24-25 and ask what it really means to take up our cross and follow Christ — not just showing up, but surrendering the things we hold onto that keep us from Him.

"Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it."

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25 (see also Matthew 10:38-39)

What if the things you're chasing aren't actually leading to the life you want? In this message, we take an honest look at the values that quietly drive our daily choices — often without us even realizing it. Drawing from Stephen King's powerful reflection on mortality and Mark 8, where Jesus challenges Peter's very human expectations of what a Messiah should be, we explore what it really means to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ. We dig into practical ways to evaluate what we truly value (hint: look at your time, your money, and where your mind wanders), and why so many of the things we chase — control, pleasure, status, comfort — leave us empty instead of satisfied. Then we look at three values Christ modeled for us to grow in: surrender, service, and generosity — and how living them out can reshape our relationships, our character, and our sense of purpose.

If you've ever wondered whether your stated values actually match how you live, this message is for you.

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

What if God's default answer toward you isn't "no" or "maybe" — but yes? In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chet explores Matthew 7:7-11, where Jesus reveals the generous heart of our Heavenly Father. Through the lens of fatherhood, we discover that God invites us to ask, seek, and knock — not because we have to twist His arm, but because He genuinely delights in giving good gifts to His children.

Whether you're in a season of unanswered questions, feeling overlooked, or just need a reminder of how good God really is — this message is for you.

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11 | James 4:2-3 | Luke 15 | Galatians 5:22-23

What do you do when the Holy Spirit shows you a harshness in yourself you didn't want to see? In this special midweek conversation, Doc & Sarah sit down to unpack 1 Timothy 6:11 — Paul's command to hunt down righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. They talk honestly about counseling, anger, trigger points, and what it actually looks like to pursue a soft answer instead of a harsh one. This isn't a list of rules — it's an honest look at what it takes to become the kind of person whose character outlasts everything else.

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11

Are you tired of feeling like life is constantly rolling you around? In this message from Ephesians 4, we explore what it means to live a stable, grounded life in Christ Jesus. Doc unpacks why instability often points to spiritual immaturity — and what we can do about it.

If you've been feeling tossed around by life, this message is your reminder that Jesus is the solid foundation everything else is built on.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16 | Colossians 2:18 | James 4

What's easier — listing your weaknesses or your strengths? For most of us, the insecurities come flooding in while our God-given strengths stay hidden. In this powerful Week 1 message of Claim Your Strength, we dig into why so many of us live under "lid thinking" — the self-talk that caps our potential — and what it looks like to stop stepping into our insecurities and start stepping into the strength God has placed within us. Through Ephesians 3, the stories of Moses, Gideon, and Jeremiah, this message will challenge you to shift your posture — from one of weakness and fear to one of prayer, faith, and Spirit-empowered strength. If you've ever felt broken or too small for what God is calling you to — this one's for you. Jesus sees you, and He's calling you forward.

What made early Christianity so powerful that it turned an entire city upside down? In Week 2 of Life in Christ, we explore Ephesians 4 and discover that the same reality Paul shared with the Ephesians is available to us today.

We dive into the gift of grace — not just grace we receive, but grace we're called to give. We look at the five offices God placed in the Church to equip every believer, and why growing into the fullness of Christ together is what makes the Church a powerful witness in a broken world.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7–13 | Psalm 68 | 1 Corinthians 12

In this powerful midweek message from our "Claim Your Strength" series, we explore how the pain of rejection can leave us feeling like collateral damage—but God has a way of transforming our deepest wounds into "collateral beauty." Key topics covered:

Whatever pain or rejection you're carrying, remember: you are the one that Jesus loves.

In this message, we explore Ephesians 4:1-6 and what the apostle Paul says about living a life of humility, patience, gentleness, and peace. No matter where you are at in your walk of faith, this one's for you.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Dr. Dave Collings

Columbia Station Campus