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Every relationship in your life is shaping you whether you realize it or not. In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Joshua Celestin explores Proverbs 27:17 and shows how the people closest to us can either help us grow or slowly pull us off track. Using the simple picture of iron sharpening iron, he unpacks how real friendships work through closeness, honest conversations, and meaningful change. This message will help you recognize the difference between relationships that only make you comfortable and those that actually make you better. Discover how to surround yourself with people who challenge, encourage, and strengthen your faith, and take a practical step toward becoming the person you are meant to be.

(06/14/2026)

What if the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for starts with one simple step forward? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor David Hughes reminds us that real change is possible because of what God has already done in our lives, freeing us, giving us a fresh start, and calling us into a new way of living. Through a compelling story from Scripture, we see how staying stuck can feel safe but leads nowhere, while getting up and moving forward opens the door to unexpected provision and purpose. This message challenges us to recognize the habits and excuses holding us back, ask honest questions about what trips us up, and build a new strategy that replaces old patterns with better ones. If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or ready for something different, this is a reminder to take the next step with confidence and discover the power you have to change.

(06/07/2026)

In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 11 to explore the powerful contrast between pride and humility and how it shapes the kind of life we are becoming. Pride pulls us inward and isolates us, while humility opens our lives outward and creates space to serve, build up, and value others. This teaching shows how true wisdom is not about self-improvement or self-promotion but about living with a heart that goes lower so others can be lifted higher. Discover how humility leads to healthier relationships, stronger character, and a fuller life rooted in wisdom that benefits everyone around us.

(05/31/2026)

When life does not go according to plan, where do you turn for direction and peace? In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor David Branch walks through Proverbs to explore what it looks like to trust God when His plans feel different than our own. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, this sermon invites us to stop relying only on ourselves and instead build a life shaped by trust, courage, and confidence in God’s heart for us. Discover how letting go of control, facing anxiety with hope, and choosing trust over comfort can lead to a life guided by clarity, purpose, and steady growth even in uncertain seasons.

(05/24/2026)

Our lives are shaped by what we allow into our hearts. In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant looks at Proverbs 4:23 and shows why protecting your heart is essential for a healthy, meaningful life. Keeping your heart is not about rule following or trying harder but about paying attention to what is influencing your thoughts, desires, and decisions every day. This teaching invites honest self reflection, highlights how belief shapes behavior, and offers practical encouragement for letting life giving influences in while keeping harmful ones out. Whether you feel strong, distracted, or worn down, this message points to the hope and renewal that come from placing your heart in God’s care.

(05/17/2026)

With so many voices competing for our attention every day, it can be hard to know which ones deserve the most weight. In this message from the Life Advice series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through Proverbs 1–2 to show how wisdom helps us sort through the noise and make better decisions for real life. From social media and cultural pressure to fear of others’ opinions, we are constantly being shaped by what we listen to. This sermon challenges us to slow down, quiet the noise, and place the greatest influence on God’s wisdom, which leads to clarity, security, and peace. Discover how choosing the right voice can shape your future and help you build a life that is grounded, steady, and full.

(05/10/2026)

What if the power you need to live with purpose is already at work within you? In this message from the Forgotten God series, Pastor Jarian Felton walks through 1 Corinthians 12 to show how the Holy Spirit equips ordinary people with unique gifts meant to make a real difference. This teaching invites us to move past comparison, doubt, and feeling stuck and instead discover how God has intentionally placed strength, ability, and calling inside each of us. Learn how your gifts are not just for personal growth, but for serving others, building community, and stepping confidently into a life that truly matters.

(05/03/2026)

In week three of the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant unpacks where real strength comes from when life feels like a constant fight. This message helps us see that many of our struggles are deeper than habits, stress, or circumstances and invites us to recognize the unseen influences shaping our thoughts, choices, and relationships. Drawing from Ephesians 6, Pastor Trey encourages us to stop fighting people and situations and instead learn how to stand firm with the strength God provides through the Holy Spirit. This sermon offers practical guidance on living with clear priorities, grounding our minds in truth, and relying on prayer as a source of real power so we can walk in freedom, peace, and confidence even in the middle of life’s toughest battles.

(04/26/2026)

Can people really change at the core or are we stuck as we are? In this message from the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the powerful story of the Apostle Paul to show how real, lasting change is possible when we stop relying on self-improvement and open our lives to God’s Spirit at work within us. This teaching explores how transformation can happen both in defining moments and through steady, everyday growth as we surrender control, build healthy rhythms like prayer and scripture, and stay connected to community. Whether you feel stuck, distant, or hungry for something more, this message offers hope that new life, freedom, and purpose are not only possible but available right where you are.

(04/19/2026)

What do we really believe about the Holy Spirit, and why does it matter for everyday life? In this message from the Forgotten God series, Pastor Trey Hildebrant walks through the core theology of the Holy Spirit and shows how God’s presence is meant to shape our thinking, choices, and direction. Drawing from John 14 through 16 and Romans 8, this teaching helps clear away confusion and brings practical clarity to who the Holy Spirit is and how He works in the lives of believers. This message invites us to move beyond dry or distant faith and rediscover a living, active relationship with God that transforms how we live each day.

(04/12/2026)