Pastor Christy Cass

In this message, There Is More — For You, invites us into a moment of permission, not pressure. A reminder that God’s dream for your life is bigger than what you’ve settled for and that the enemy’s greatest lie is convincing you that this is all there is.

TEXT: Ephesians 3:20, Habakkuk 1:2–5, Habakkuk 2:1–3, Habakkuk 3:2, 18–19, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Ephesians 2:10

NOTES:

There is more peace.

There is more purpose.

There is more freedom.

There is more faith than fear.

Wrestling with God is not walking away — it’s staying engaged

God is working even when you can’t see it

You can’t receive new vision while holding on to old perspective

If God says it, He will back it up

When you realize there is more for you, you begin to want more for others.

That’s why we serve. That’s why we give. That’s why we show up.

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Pastor Andy Cass

"Neediness" is by design. Jesus teaches us that our neediness is not a flaw—it’s an invitation. We are invited to ask, to knock, and to trust that God gives good gifts to His children.

TEXT: Luke 11:5–13, James 1:5, James 4:6, James 5:16, James 2:16

NOTES:

-God is a Giver, and Satan is a Taker.

-God gives permission to ask, and Satan takes your confidence in asking God by whispering, “You’re annoying. You’re too needy. You’re too much.” OR God gives permission to ask, and Satan takes your humility and replaces it with pride by shouting, “You deserve it. You don’t have as much as they do. What’s wrong with God?”

ART OF ASKING // According to the Book of James

-Permission — James

-Posture — James 4:6

-Person of Good Reputation — James 5:16

-Pay It Forward — James 2:16

Action Step: Permission to ask, so ask way

The Problem: We forget that we are designed to be needy, or at other times we are just too whiny about what we don’t have.

The Plan: Ask in order to give, appreciate what you receive, and become more like God the Giver.

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Pastor Andy Cass

In this message from the If I Won the Lottery… series, we confront the lie of scarcity and discover a better way forward. Jesus reframes losing, finding, and generosity through three powerful stories — a lost sheep, a lost coin, and a lost son. God is a giver, which makes us winners — but distraction, waste, and isolation can cause us to live like we’re losing.

TEXT: Luke 15:3–12, Ephesians 2:10, Joel 2:25, John 10:10, Hebrews 10:24–25

NOTES:

Big Idea: Patch the Pitcher and Pour out the first 10%

God gives purpose — Satan takes purpose and replaces it with distraction.

God gives restoration — Satan takes what is broken and exploits it.

God gives community — Satan takes community and isolates.

Stop losing, Start Finding

God is a Giver, Satan is a Taker, What are you?

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Pastor Andy Cass

Blessing in the Kingdom is never the finish line; it’s the starting point. The question isn’t if God has given, but how we will respond. Will we live like winners who steward what God has entrusted, or like takers who believe the lie that there’s never enough?

TEXT: Luke 19:1–5, 8–13; Luke 12:48, Matthew 4:8–10

NOTES:

Zacchaeus encounters Jesus and responds with generosity and restoration.

Blessing is not luck, success, or entitlement—it is responsibility.

If God is a giver, then we are His servants.

God gives; Satan takes.

-God gives truth, Satan takes truth and replaces it with lies

-God gives abundance, Satan takes contentment and creates scarcity

-God gives unconditionally, Satan is transactional

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Pastor Andy Cass

In Whiteboard Faith, we walk through the story of Jesus stepping away from momentum, crowds, and success to seek the Father in prayer. We’re reminded that our perspective is limited, but God’s is not.

TEXT: Mark 1:35–38, Ephesians 1:18, Acts 9:17–18, 2 Kings 6:16–17, Mark 2:18–20

NOTES:

The Problem: We have limited patience and limited perspective.

-Wake Up

-Stay & Pray

-Prayer Brings Perspective

Why Pray & Fast?

-To clear the board.

-To remove cluttered perspective.

-To say no to what you know so you can say yes to what you don’t yet see.

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Pastor Andy Cass and a conversation with Chelsea Reynolds

God brought the good news close. Not to kings. Not to priests. Not to the powerful. But to shepherds, ordinary people doing ordinary work in the middle of the night.

TEXT: Luke 2:15–20

NOTES:

Big Question: What are you selling? What are you giving away that you’ll never get a return from?

Two Callings, One Life

All are called to share the good news: “They made known…”

All are called to worship: “They returned glorifying and praising God.”

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Pastor Christy Cass

In Glory to Glory, we invite you to rediscover joy not as something you perform, but something you can return to.

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Luke 2:8–20, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:16

NOTES:

Big Idea- Glory is God coming close and rejoicing is us coming alive.

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Pastor Andy Cass

’Tis the season of noise—commercials, carols, wrapping paper, and endless hustle. But what if the greatest miracle of Christmas isn’t found in the noise… but in the silence?

In this Christmas message, Pastor Andy explores the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1, reminding us that sometimes God speaks loudest when we finally stop to listen.

Big Idea:

Silence is not the absence of sound. Silence is the space where God is invited to speak.

TEXT: Luke 1:5–23, Galatians 6:9, Habakkuk 1:2, Mark 4:38–41, 1 Thessalonians 5:19–21, Luke 19:40

NOTES:

The Problem:

We are surrounded by noise—audible and internal—that muffles the most important voices in our lives.

The Plan:

Turn down the noise and create space to hear God.

Practical Steps — How to Set Up Silence:

Keep work at work.

Shut off the screens. Try one weeknight with no TV or phone.

No-phone zone. Leave your device overnight.

Pause social media.

Open your doors. Invite someone over—build connection.

Make a memory. Do something simple and meaningful.

Schedule silence. Set a time to be still and listen.

Faith Formation Plan:

Calm the Storm: Invite Jesus to quiet your chaos (Mark 4:38–41).

Sit in Silence: Learn the art of listening—faith and doubt can both lean in.

Raise Your Praise: If you stay silent, creation won’t (Luke 19:40).

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Pastor Andy Cass

A puzzle that’s 99.9% finished is still 100% frustrating — because every piece matters. In this message, Legacy, Pastor Andy reminds us that God has called each of us to start, continue, and complete projects that will last beyond our lifetime.

Through the stories of Abraham and Saul, we see two men, two trees, and two very different postures. Abraham planted a tamarisk tree — a symbol of faith, covenant, and legacy that would outlive him. Saul sat under a tamarisk tree — consumed by insecurity, fear, and self-preservation. One built a future; the other destroyed what was entrusted to him.

TEXT: Genesis 21:33–34, 1 Samuel 22:6, Ephesians 2:10, Matthew 23:11–12, Colossians 3:23–24, Philippians 2:14–15

Big Questions:

What project does God have for me to start?

What project can I continue?

What project does God have for me to complete?

Abraham and Saul: Two Legacies, Two Trees

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree — a symbol of faith, covenant, and hospitality. He looked forward, trusted God, and built something that would last.

Saul sat under a tamarisk tree — a symbol of entitlement, fear, and isolation. He chose control over surrender, comfort over calling.

The Contrast:

Abraham’s heart: humble, faithful, centered on God’s promises.

Saul’s heart: insecure, prideful, disconnected from God’s presence.

Abraham planted; Saul uprooted.

Posture & Attitude:

Thanksgiving

Gratitude

Commitment

Peace

Reliance on the Holy Spirit and wise community

Call to Action: Plant something that will outlast you — a faith, a family, a ministry, a legacy.

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Pastor Christy Cass

Most of life isn’t lived on the mountaintop — it’s lived in the middle. In the ordinary, the consistent, the everyday. And that’s exactly where God forms faithfulness. In the Middle God builds His church not only through bold moments or passionate highs, but through steady obedience in the mundane. From “go get the donkey” in Matthew 21 to rebuilding walls in Nehemiah 4, we see that God ties supernatural moments to simple acts of faithfulness.

TEXT: Matthew 21:1–11, Zechariah 9:9, Nehemiah 4:16–18

NOTES:

Big Idea: God forms us in the middle — through consistent obedience, hidden faithfulness, and small “yeses” that build something eternal.

Faithfulness over Passion

Consistency over Feelings

Obedience over Excitement

Go get the donkey. Pick up the shovel. Carry the sword. Because that’s where: Prophecies are fulfilled. Walls are rebuilt. Lives are restored. The church is strengthened. God moves through you. You are a puzzle piece with purpose, not just in your genius, but in your faithfulness.

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