As we continue our Advent series on Joy, Pastor Joe walks us through the story of the shepherds in Luke 2, highlighting the joy of sharing Jesus. He reminds us that the gospel is news—not advice—good news meant for everyone. Through the shepherds’ unlikely role in the Christmas story, we’re invited to rediscover the joy that comes from knowing Jesus, being known by him, and sharing that hope freely with others.

As we continue our Advent series on Joy, Pastor Zach walks us through the story of the wise men in Matthew 2, showing how even the most familiar Christmas passages still hold surprising depth. He explores the source, the reach, and the path of true joy as revealed in their journey to Jesus. This message reminds us that joy begins when we see Jesus clearly, respond in worship, and let his story reshape our own.

As we kick off our Advent series on Joy, Pastor Joe reminds us that Advent is about far more than holiday noise–it’s about the healing Jesus brings into a broken world. Looking at Mary’s song in Luke 1, he explains how something clicked for her between fear and overwhelming joy as she realized who God really is. Mary saw that God is mighty, holy, and merciful–and that truth changed everything for her. 

This weekend, Pastor Mike walked us through Psalm 136 and reminded us that real gratitude begins when we shift our focus–looking up to who God is, not just what we have. He showed how the Psalm leads us to look up, look back, and look ahead, anchoring our thankfulness in God’s unchanging character and enduring love.

This weekend, Pastor Jimmy reminded us that Romans 10 gives incredible clarity about who Jesus is and how we can know God. That clarity creates real urgency—because while everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved, many around us still haven’t heard. And that urgency is what drives us to action through church planting, so more people have the opportunity to hear, believe, and call on Jesus.

As we conclude our Rise Up series, Pastor Joe teaches from 1 Peter 5 and reminds us that while believers live in an increasingly hostile world, the greatest battle isn’t just happening around us — it’s happening within us. Peter shifts the focus away from culture and toward the heart, calling the church to humility, trust, and spiritual alertness.

As we continue our Rise Up series, Pastor Zach draws on 1 Peter 4:12-19 and reminds us that suffering is an inevitable part of life, but not all suffering is the same—some comes from our own choices, some from others, and some for the sake of our faith. He emphasizes that while suffering itself is not good, God is faithful and works through it for a greater purpose, inviting us to entrust our lives to him even in hardship.

As we continue our Rise Up series, Pastor Larry Osborne unpacks 1 Peter 4:1–11, reminding us to endure suffering with the mindset of Christ. We’re called to arm ourselves with his resolve — choosing forgiveness over bitterness, hope over despair, and obedience over comfort. This message challenges us to live not for our own desires but for the will of God, trusting that every trial strengthens our faith and shapes us to be more like Jesus.

As we continue our Rise Up series, Pastor Zach teaches from 1 Peter 3:13–22 about finding courage in the face of fear. We’re not called to blend in, but to live with conviction and compassion even when it costs us something. When obedience goes first, God’s protection and provision follow — every single time.

This week in our Rise Up series, Pastor Joe unpacks 1 Peter 3:1–12 and the transforming power of true beauty, strength, and community. Real change starts when we let God shape our hearts, love others like Jesus, and live with humility and unity. When we do, our homes, relationships, and even our world begin to look more like him.