Ethan Jones explores the encounter between Jesus and the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21–31. Discover how great faith is defined not by receiving an immediate "yes" to our requests, but by a persistent surrender to God's will and an unwavering trust in His goodness, even in moments of silence or delay. Learn why, through the work of Christ, we are no longer "dogs" begging for crumbs but children of God invited to the full feast of His mercy.

Brennan Cattani explores the tension between Jesus and the Pharisees in Matthew 15:1–20 regarding the "tradition of the elders". He contrasts the religious trap of "doing in order to be" with the Gospel call of "being in order to do," revealing that true defilement proceeds from the heart rather than outward rituals. Learn why the human heart is a "factory for idols" and how we can find transformation through the righteousness of Christ.

Brennan Cattani explores the significance of baptism through Matthew 14:22–36, illustrating how water throughout scripture—from the flood to the Red Sea—represents both judgment and deliverance. He explains that baptism is an outward symbol of being sealed with Jesus, providing believers with the certain hope that they will stand when judgment comes. Like Peter sinking in the waves, we are reminded that salvation and the "riches" of God are available to all who call on the name of the Lord.

Brennan Cattani explores Matthew 14:22–36, examining the account of Jesus walking on the water and Peter’s step of faith. He reveals that fear is ultimately an issue of worship, demonstrating how Christ exercises absolute authority through His command, power, and saving presence. Learn why fixing our eyes on Jesus is the only way to find perspective in life's storms and enter into a life of surrendered worship.

Caleb Mogilevsky explores the often-skipped third verse of "Joy to the World" and its connection to the biblical narrative of the curse in Genesis 3. Discover how Christ’s kingdom serves as a light that diminishes the power of darkness, ensuring his blessings flow "far as the curse is found" across every area of life.

In this episode of the Sunday Rewind, Timothy Reeve explores the second verse of the hymn "Joy to the World" alongside the story of the shepherds in Luke 2,. Discover how the arrival of Jesus, the Lamb of God, calls the church to "repeat the sounding joy" by establishing a cycle of proclaiming the unchanging truth of the Gospel and responding with heartfelt praise

Join Ethan Jones as he begins an Advent series exploring the hymn "Joy to the World". Drawing from Psalm 98, this message focuses on the first verse of the carol, highlighting three biblical calls: the call to joy, the call to make room, and the call to respond in worship.

Ethan emphasizes that true joy is an imperative rooted in the objective reality of God’s saving work through Jesus, rather than our shifting circumstances. Discover how to move past seasonal distractions to prioritize the presence of Christ and prepare your heart for the better King who has come to redeem His people and will one day return to restore all things.

Join Caleb Mogilevsky as he explores the feeding of the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13–21. This message reveals Jesus as the caring King who, despite His own grief, is moved by deep compassion to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of the crowds. Caleb challenges listeners to move beyond purely logical problem-solving and instead trust in God’s supernatural provision. Discover how Jesus invites us to participate in His work by offering what little we have to be multiplied for His glory. This sermon is a call to experience the grace of Christ and to reflect His compassion in our daily lives.

Join Ethan Jones as he explores Matthew 13:53–14:12. This message examines the tragic rejections of Jesus in his hometown and by Herod, confronting how assumed familiarity and prideful fear can prevent us from surrendering to the true King. Discover the call to move beyond mere facts about Jesus to a life of daily surrender to His Lordship and grace.

This week, we dive into Matthew 13:24-43, exploring three central parables: The Tares, The Mustard Seed, and The Leaven. This message seeks to explain the "mystery" (referenced in Psalm 78) of why the "sons of the kingdom" and the "sons of the wicked one" coexist in the world for a time. Jesus reveals that while the Kingdom of God starts small—like the least of all seeds—it grows to encompass the whole world. Discover how the kingdom's transforming power works through proximity and relationship with those outside the faith.