In the opening message of The Epic of the City, Pastor Robey Barnes takes us back to Genesis to look at the Tower of Babel and the human tendency to build our lives around making a name for ourselves. He contrasts that story with Abraham’s encounter with Melchizedek, showing how true worship isn’t about self-promotion, but about lifting up God and serving others. The message reminds us that everyone is always worshiping something—the real question is who gets the glory. The service closes with communion, inviting us to re-center our faith on Jesus and respond to His invitation to live for a greater name than our own.

In At the Well, Part 3, Pastor Craig Stephens explores a powerful pattern that shows up again and again in Scripture: a man meets a woman at a well, and a union is formed. From Isaac to Jacob to Moses, these stories point toward marriage and covenant—but then Jesus steps into the story and changes everything. When He meets the Samaritan woman at the well, the pattern takes a surprising turn, revealing that the deepest union we’re searching for isn’t found in romance or marriage, but in a relationship with Christ. This message invites us to see how every human love story ultimately points to a greater promise—living water that satisfies the soul and a spiritual union that lasts forever.

In At The Well, Part 2, Pastor Robey Barnes continues the story of Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24, challenging the way our culture defines compatibility in marriage. Instead of finding someone who fits a fixed version of ourselves, Scripture points us to a deeper truth: real compatibility is formed when two people fix their eyes on God and allow Him to transform them. Through honest stories from early marriage and the grace-filled example of Rebekah, this message speaks to both singles and married couples—inviting us to view our spouse, or future spouse, through God’s eyes. Whether you’re seeking marriage or growing within it, this sermon reminds us that grace, gratitude, and surrender to Jesus are what truly build a lasting, God-centered relationship.

What if forgiveness is the key to the freedom you’ve been praying for? In this message from the book of Philemon, Pastor Robey Barnes walks through a powerful and often overlooked letter that challenges how we hold onto hurt, debt, and broken relationships. Through personal stories and Paul’s appeal to forgive and reconcile, we’re reminded that freedom in Christ isn’t just about what He’s done for us — it’s about what we’re willing to release in others. This teaching invites you to examine unforgiveness, let go of what’s weighing you down, and experience the transforming power of grace in your relationships and your walk with Jesus.

In this message from the book of Philemon, Pastor Josh Slautterback explores the powerful and often challenging call to forgiveness. Through the story of Philemon and Onesimus, we see how unforgiveness can keep us trapped behind emotional and spiritual fences—much like prisoners who remained in POW camps even after freedom was declared. Paul’s appeal to Philemon reveals that forgiveness is not just a spiritual ideal, but a practical, costly, and freeing act of love. This sermon walks through three essential steps to forgiveness—releasing the offense, redeeming the relationship, and remembering the grace we’ve received—while exposing how bitterness, when left unchecked, takes root and spreads. Ultimately, this message calls us to live in the freedom Christ offers, become peacemakers in broken relationships, and extend the same grace we have been given.

What happens when you pray for humility… and your car gets stolen? In this honest and relatable message, Jeremy Agosto shares a personal story that leads into a powerful conversation about forgiveness. Looking at Paul’s letter to Philemon and the story of Onesimus, Jeremy reminds us that forgiveness isn’t about obligation or doing the “right thing” — it’s about choosing love, the same way Jesus chose love for us. This message speaks to the real struggle of letting go, trusting God with our pain, and believing that forgiveness can actually bring freedom and healing. If you’ve ever wrestled with forgiving someone, this message is for you.

In the final message of our Foretold Christmas series, Pastor Robey shares Foretold: Peace on Earth, revealing how Jesus’ arrival was never an accident. From the very beginning of Scripture, God left clues pointing to the Messiah—culminating in a star that led the world to Bethlehem. That star wasn’t just a sign in the sky; it pointed to Jesus Himself, the true Light born in a manger who would change the course of history forever. This message invites us to see Christmas not as coincidence, but as God’s carefully written story of peace, hope, and redemption for the world.

In Part 3 of our Foretold Christmas series, Pastor Robey explores how the story of Christmas has always pointed beyond the manger to the resurrection of Jesus. Beginning with a lighthearted family tradition of cutting down a Christmas tree, this message uncovers the deep biblical symbolism behind Christmas and shows how Jesus’ resurrection was foretold throughout the Old Testament. Walking through Romans 1 and key prophetic passages, Pastor Robey reveals how the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus are inseparably connected—fueling our faith, giving hope in suffering, and calling us to trust fully in Christ this Christmas.

Foretold, Part 2: The Eternal King continues the Christmas journey by exploring the space between God’s promises and their fulfillment. Drawing from Romans and the prophetic promises made to King David, Pastor Robey Barnes unpacks how Jesus is the long-awaited descendant who fulfills God’s covenant as the eternal King. From Bethlehem to the throne of heaven, this message reveals how the kingdom of God is both already present and still coming, shaping how believers live, hope, and endure in seasons of waiting and suffering. As we look at Jesus as our Shepherd, Champion, and King, we are reminded that Christmas is not just about anticipation—but about allegiance—calling us to surrender our lives to Christ and live as ambassadors of His peace and justice in the world.

In the first message of our Christmas series Foretold, Pastor Robey Barnes shows that the Christmas story isn’t just a sweet holiday tradition—it’s the story God has been writing since the beginning. Starting with a funny family Christmas moment (“the dead possum year”), he connects the unexpected parts of our own stories to the surprising way Jesus entered the world: a virgin pregnancy, a trip to Bethlehem, and a manger instead of a crib. Pastor Robey walks through Romans 1 to explain what the gospel really is—good news about a King who has conquered sin and death—and shows how this was foretold all the way back in Genesis and Isaiah. He then gets practical, reminding us that Jesus should be the main character of our lives and that we’re all sent to share His story with others. Whether you’re exploring faith or looking to be encouraged this Christmas season, this message will point you back to the hope found in Jesus.