Downtown Hope

Throughout our For Our City series, we've been exploring what happens when God's people lose sight of who He is and what He's called them to do. In a nation marked by spiritual confusion and false worship, God makes Himself known to an unlikely person: a widow living in the very heart of Baal worship. Through provision, tragedy, and an extraordinary miracle, she discovers that the Lord is the living God and His word is true. This Sunday, we'll consider what it means to truly know God and how our lives can help others in our city discover Him too.

Ever wondered how the wisest, richest man in the world lost it all? Solomon had every gift imaginable—wisdom, wealth, and influence—yet his divided heart would cost him the kingdom. This Sunday, we’re diving into 1 Kings 11 to look at the subtle warning signs that led to Solomon’s downfall. We’ll unpack the hidden trap of “accumulation,” why clinging to the wrong things drains our faith, and how God’s incredible mercy points us toward a far better King. Join us this Sunday as we discover how to steward our gifts to impact our city!

Join us as we hear from returning guest preacher Anush.
We are surrounded by many things that interest us. As a result, we pursue several things. This sermon looks at 3 broad things we chase after, usually at the expense of the one thing that matters.

As Christians in a politically divided landscape, our temptation is to become a people who are insulated and exclusive - “we will only welcome you if you act, look or believe like us.” And yet as Solomon is dedicating the temple he prays an astonishing prayer- that God would hear his pagan neighbor’s prayer in order that they might believe that Yahweh is the one true God. Join us this Sunday as Joey walks us through 1 Kings 8:41-43 to discover another aspect of what it means to be a church for our city: a church of open welcome to any person the Lord is drawing to Himself.

What will remain of the work we do 100 years from now? In a world obsessed with leaving a personal legacy, human effort so often crumbles into dust. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series through 1 Kings. Looking at the intricate construction of Solomon’s Temple, we’ll uncover what it truly means to build something that lasts. The author of Kings reminds an exiled people that true significance isn't found in making a name for ourselves, but in building lives that glorify God and serve those around us. Before a single wall was raised, the foundation was set to endure—and today, Jesus Christ remains the only foundation built to withstand the test of time. Come discover how we can align our gifts, hearts, and daily lives to build a legacy that genuinely matters for our city.

Ever feel like you’re running on empty, even after a full night’s sleep? Join us in this episode as we explore how true rest isn't just about catching up on sleep—it’s about worshipping the Prince of Peace. Diving into 1 Kings 5, we’ll unpack how true worship and deep rest are inextricably linked. When we quiet the noise and align our hearts with the Lord, we move from surviving to thriving.

We’re kicking off our fall sermon series, For Our City, with a journey through the book of 1 Kings. We’ll begin with a surprising question God asks Solomon: What do you want me to give you? Solomon’s answer reveals something important about what God entrusts to each of us and what it means to use what’s in our hands for what’s on His heart. Join us as we begin this journey together.

As a church, we’re not just a crowd; we’re a spiritual family growing together as disciples of Jesus in honest, grace-filled communities where people are known, stories are shared. From living rooms to coffee shops to street corners, we carry each other’s burdens and celebrate each other’s joys as we are constructed together as a dwelling place for God's presence. Join us as Joey walks us through Ephesians 2:19-22. 

Church was never meant to be something we simply attend. Jesus has given each of us a part to play. In Ephesians 4, Paul describes a church where everyday people are equipped for ministry, grow into maturity, and use what God has given them to help others grow. We'll explore what it means to move from simply attending to participating.

We live in a personality and "self-awareness" obsessed culture. Yet, despite all our tests and podcasts, we seem to be less confident in our identity than ever! How do we answer the deep questions of who we truly are? Interestingly, the best way to figure this out, isn't by looking inside of ourselves, but by first looking upward to the one who made us - when we understand who God is, we have a clear path to understanding who he made us to be. This Sunday we’ll read over King David's shoulder as he pens a poem about who God is and how it changes the way we view ourselves.