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What does it take to raise kids who stay connected to God and build a faith that lasts? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and God’s vision for parenting in a world filled with competing influences. Through the practical framework of modeling, moments, and milestones, discover how everyday conversations, intentional teaching, and meaningful celebrations can help shape the hearts of the next generation. Whether you're raising young children, investing in adult kids, or preparing for parenthood, this encouraging message offers practical steps to help your family stay rooted in what matters most and lead your children to love their Savior and their neighbor with a faith that becomes their own. Based on Deuteronomy 6:1-9, this sermon reminds us that small, consistent choices today can have an eternal impact on the future of our families.

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(08/23/2026)

Marriage was designed to be one of life’s deepest and most meaningful relationships, but staying connected through the challenges of everyday life takes intentional effort. In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God’s design for marriage through Genesis 2:18-25, revealing how a strong marriage is built on commitment, unity, humility, and unconditional love. Whether your marriage is thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, this message offers practical encouragement for taking one step toward a healthier relationship. Discover how choosing connection over distance, grace over resentment, and togetherness over self-interest can strengthen your marriage, create a safe place for lasting intimacy, and reflect the enduring love that God intended from the very beginning.

(08/16/2026)

What is God’s plan for family? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores God’s original design for family through Genesis 1:26-28 and Psalm 127:1, revealing how the family is meant to be a place where people experience love, grow in faith, and reflect God’s purpose to the world. From marriage and parenting to spiritual legacy and community, discover why family has always been central to God’s plan and how healthy homes can shape future generations. Whether your family is flourishing, struggling, blended, single-parent, or different from what you imagined, this message offers encouragement, hope, and practical perspective for taking one step toward a stronger, healthier family built on a foundation that lasts.

(08/09/2026)

What does it mean to be more than attenders and become a truly connected church? In this message from the Connected series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant explores Acts 2:36-47 and the birth of the early church, where lives were transformed by the grace of Jesus, people were united in authentic community, and believers were sent out to impact others. Discover why church is more than something we consume, how genuine relationships strengthen our faith, and why we are stronger together than on our own. As the first believers devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, generosity, prayer, and sharing the good news, they modeled the kind of connection God still desires for His people today. This message challenges us to move beyond spectatorship, embrace our role in the church family, and live on mission so that one more person can experience the hope and new life found in Jesus.

(08/02/2026)

What can we learn from something as small as an ant? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Danny de Armas explores Proverbs 6 and challenges us to rethink the purpose of our work, our attitude toward responsibility, and the impact our everyday efforts can have on others. Drawing from the example of the ant, this message reminds us that work is more than a paycheck. It is part of how we were made, an opportunity to serve with excellence, and a way to contribute to the flourishing of those around us. We are encouraged to work wholeheartedly, stay focused on a greater purpose, and live with a future perspective, trusting that faithful effort today can have lasting rewards tomorrow.

(07/26/2026)

In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs to show how our emotions were never meant to control our lives but instead point us toward something deeper. From happiness and sadness to anger and everything in between, we all know what it feels like to be overwhelmed or completely numb, and this message reminds us that our feelings are real and meaningful but not always reliable guides. Discover how to experience your emotions in a healthy way without letting them take over, and learn what it looks like to trust God with what you feel so you can live with stability, peace, and purpose no matter what comes your way.

(07/19/2026)

What if self-control is not about restriction but about protection? In this message titled Protected from the Life Advice series, Pastor Jarian Felton unpacks Proverbs 25:28 to show how a life without self-control is like a city without walls, exposed and vulnerable. Using the simple image of a single brick becoming a strong wall, this sermon reveals how small daily choices can build protection around what matters most, your heart. Rather than relying on willpower alone, we are invited into a deeper relationship with Jesus where real transformation begins from the inside out. Discover how to guard your thoughts, strengthen your inner life, and take practical steps this week to build boundaries that lead to freedom, clarity, and lasting change.

(07/12/2026)

Where do you turn when you are unsure about the future? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 16 to show that while we make plans, true direction comes from God as we commit our ways to Him and trust Him to guide each step. Highlighting verses like Proverbs 16:3 and Proverbs 16:9, this message reminds us that clarity begins with humble prayer, not control, and that God is actively working even when life feels uncertain. You will be encouraged to put prayer first, turn away from what distracts you, and refocus your life on what matters most so you can move forward with confidence, purpose, and trust in God’s direction each day.

(07/05/2026)

What if the words you speak every day are shaping the direction of your life more than you realize? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor David Uth unpacks Proverbs 18 to show how our words carry real power to build up or tear down, to heal or to harm. From everyday conversations to what we post and text, this sermon invites us to slow down, listen well, and recognize that what we say reflects what is happening in our hearts. Discover how choosing words that give life can transform your relationships, your mindset, and the environment around you, and learn practical steps to speak with wisdom, grace, and purpose in every area of life.

(06/28/2026)

What does it look like to build a strong and lasting home as a parent? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 12 to share practical wisdom for fathers and families. This Father’s Day message reminds us that the strength of our lives and homes is shaped by what we are rooted in, calling parents to focus on what matters most through hard work in the right places, life-giving words, and consistent prayer. With honest encouragement and real life application, this sermon challenges us to examine where we are investing our time, energy, and influence, and to lead our families with purpose and love. Discover how choosing the right foundation can transform your home, strengthen your relationships, and leave a lasting impact for generations.

(06/21/2026)