We explore Matthew 2 and the contrasting responses to the birth of Jesus. While the Magi humbly seek and worship the true King, Herod reacts with fear, pride, and resistance. This message reminds us that when it comes to discerning God’s will for our lives, our greatest need is not more information but deeper humility. As Scripture reveals the fuller meaning of God’s promises—from Micah to Matthew—we are invited to consider whether we approach Jesus with expectation and surrender, or with control and self-preservation. Drawing from James 4:6, this sermon calls us to embrace the posture that receives grace: humble worship before the rightful King.

This week we looked at the Virgin Birth and how Jesus stands as the fulfillment of Israel’s story. Through Joseph’s encounter with the angel and Isaiah’s prophecy of Immanuel, we saw the deeper meaning woven throughout Scripture: God keeps His promises, and God is with us.

As we enter Advent, we’re invited to respond by putting our faith in Jesus, drawing close to Him, and listening to His voice.

In the final message of our Rooted series, we explore why the church is essential by looking at the rhythms of the early believers in Acts 2 and the vibrant community in Antioch from Acts 11. Scripture shows that the church wasn’t a once-a-week event—it was an everyday family marked by devotion, shared life, generosity, and encouragement.

We’re reminded that Jesus calls His people to be a “city on a hill”—a community so full of love, unity, and compassion that the world can’t help but notice. The church matters because it’s where we grow, where we belong, and where God shines His light through us to those around us.

Be encouraged to see the church not as a gathering you attend, but a family you live with every day.

In this week’s Rooted message, we look at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower and learn that our job is simply to plant seeds while God brings the growth. Sharing our faith isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about telling the story of what Jesus has done in our lives.

We explore simple rhythms for everyday mission—praying, listening, sharing meals, serving, and telling our story—and we’re reminded that the Holy Spirit guides us as we speak. Like the man in John 9 who said, “I was blind, and now I see,” each of us has a testimony worth sharing.

Be encouraged to open your life to others and introduce them to Jesus.

In this message from our Rooted series, we look at what Scripture teaches about generosity and why our view of money is a key part of discipleship. From Israel’s willing offerings in Exodus to Paul’s call to cheerful giving in 2 Corinthians, we see that God desires hearts that trust Him—not money—as our source.

This sermon unpacks how consuming and hoarding distort our view of God, and how living with margin, giving toward God’s mission, and serving with our whole selves opens the door for God to work through us.

Discover how willing generosity draws us deeper into God’s presence and shapes us into people who reflect His heart.

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This week, we look at one of Jesus’ most well-known parables — the Good Samaritan from Luke 10. In this message, we discover that the story is more than just a call to be kind; it’s a revelation of how Jesus redeems us and shows us what it truly means to love others. Jesus not only tells us what to do, but why we are called to serve those around us.

What does it really mean to make the most of your life? In this message from our Rooted series, we explore what Scripture says about calling, grace, and purpose. God’s grace doesn’t just save us—it equips us. Each of us has been uniquely gifted by Jesus to serve, build up the body, and invest in others.

Through Ephesians 2 and 4, Pastor Nick unpacks how we are called by grace, shaped by grace, and sent by grace to live lives worthy of that calling. Discover how God has invested in you, and how you can use those gifts to impact the next generation and bring glory to Him through the church.

There’s an invisible war raging all around us—not against people, but against spiritual forces that oppose God’s purposes. Yet we don’t fight from fear or defeat. In Christ, the victory has already been won. This week’s message reminds us that our everyday actions carry spiritual weight, and that God has fully equipped us to stand firm. Through His truth, righteousness, faith, and prayer, we can face the battle with confidence, knowing the power of Jesus is greater than the darkness around us.

Suffering raises one of the most difficult and personal questions we face: Where is God when life hurts? In this week’s message, we explore how God meets us in the middle of our pain, offering comfort, hope, and the assurance of His presence. Even when sorrow feels overwhelming, He is with us, bringing peace and strength that carry us through the hardest seasons.

This week in our Rooted series, we explore the question: How does God speak to us? Looking at Paul’s example in 1 and 2 Thessalonians, we see that prayer is one of the primary ways we hear and respond to God’s voice. Our pastor introduces the TACO method—Thankfulness, Adoration, Confession, and praying for Others—as a practical guide for shaping our prayer lives. Learn how to recognize God’s presence and activity in your everyday life and deepen your relationship with Him through prayer.

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