What if self-control isn't about having more discipline, but about experiencing deeper transformation? In this final message of "Fruit of Formation" (and "Becoming Like Jesus")  series, we discover how the Holy Spirit produces self-control in every area of life; from our thoughts and words to our habits and relationships. Jesus isn't just calling us to restrain ourselves; He's inviting us to become like Him.

Gentleness isn't weakness- it's undercover strength.

Our culture celebrates being loud, aggressive, and unapologetic, but Jesus describes His own heart as gentle. In this message, Pastor Chris explores why gentleness is "strength under control," how Hannah models it in the face of false accusation, and why the Holy Spirit wants to cultivate this overlooked fruit in every follower of Christ.

The Lord produces HIS faithfulness in us when we walk in step with the Spirit...but how does he do this when He is unchanging in nature and we are not?

In this message, Pastor Chris walks through three areas of imitating God's faithful nature in our everyday lives.

How is God calling our church community to become more like Jesus? In this 2 Year Anniversary celebration, guest Pastor Bill Pruitt brings a word for Ekklesia Maui from John 1:14 on grace and truth. 

How does God produce kindness and goodness in us, and how do they work together?
Pastor Chris walks us through the original Greek words that the Apostle Paul chose for kindness and goodness and how understanding their context leads us to an understanding: they are all or nothing. 

Are you stuck waiting? On God or on others?

Galatians 5 lists patience as a key fruit of the Spirit produced in the life of the believer! Pastor Chris unpacks several principles that will be helpful for becoming people of patience and persevering through times of waiting.

If the Bible promises peace, then why are so many Christians anxious? In this series covering the fruit of the Spirit, Pastor Chris tackles the gift of peace and how to protect the deposit that God has given in our minds from the thieves that threaten it.

Joy is produced in us by the Holy Spirit as we walk in step with Him! Pastor Chris unpacks what our sources of joy are as well as how that joy manifests in our lives practically.

Pastor Michael Weintraub preaches on the first Fruit of the Spirit (Love) through the lens of Luke 15 and our Heavenly Father's heart of love for us.

What should my life look like if I am becoming more like Jesus?

Pastor Chris teaches from Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit vs the Desires of the Flesh to learn what spiritual formation actually becomes in our character!