The power of provision reminds us that God is both our source and sustainer. Like Isaac in Genesis, who reaped abundantly because of God’s blessing, and Peter, who saw a miraculous coin meet his need, we serve a God who is faithful to provide in every season. Whether through the skills He’s given us, the work He’s called us to, or the unexpected miracles that defy logic, God is Jehovah Jireh—our Provider. As we align our motives with His purpose, steward His blessings wisely, and embrace the gifts He’s placed in our lives, we can trust that He will meet every need and equip us to live generously and impactfully for His glory. Where God guides, He provides—and He does so with love, abundance, and perfect timing.

We measure life more in seasons than in seconds, and last week we explored the three distinct seasons we go through—Separation, Cultivation, and Irrigation. This week, we turn to Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat in Matthew 13, an agricultural metaphor revealing kingdom truths. The enemy doesn't attack the seed but the owner, devaluing the harvest by planting weeds to distract, drain, and delay. Yet, the integrity of God's seed remains unshaken. Harvest is not only a time of reaping but of refining, where God separates the wheat from the weeds, revealing the full value of what He’s planted in us. We are God's seeds; the enemy plants weeds; but God owns the field, and He knows the yield!

In "The Lifecycle of a Seed," Pastor Mike begins the "The Speed of Seed" series by encouraging us through Galatians 6:9 not to grow weary in doing good, for a harvest will come if we persist. He reflects on how time feels fast in joy but drags in hardship, and how seasons of suffering, like Job's, often feel eternal. Job’s trials remind us of our own seasons of Separation, where God may detach us from past comforts to prepare us for new growth. In Cultivation, God works in hidden places, like a seed buried in the soil, reminding us that our darkest seasons are often where His greatest work takes root. In the final Season of Irrigation, Pastor Mike emphasizes that our tears and worship water the promise of new life, as God, the provider of “living water,” brings the harvest at just the right time.

In "Miracles in Mass Quantities," Pastor Mike explores the powerful miracle of Jesus feeding the 5,000, revealing how God turns our scarcity into overflow. Emphasizing obedience, he notes that faith and following God’s direction lead to supernatural results. Organization, too, plays a role as God often brings larger blessings when we structure our lives around Him. Finally, the twelve leftover baskets show how surrendering what we have, even our brokenness, results in abundance. This miracle reminds us to trust God with what we have and to expect His abundant provision.

Pastor Nate Clarke's message "Living Ready" reminds us of the importance of using our God-given talents with purpose. Based on Matthew 25:14-30, we’re reminded that God is the Master, and we are His servants, called to steward His gifts well. As Spurgeon once said, “God will not ask what your church did—He will ask you what you did yourself.” The parable challenges us to move beyond hesitation, using even what feels small for God's kingdom. Let’s live ready, knowing one day we’ll give an account for how we invested what He entrusted to us.

God wants to be at the center of your life just like you want to be at the top of your kids’ inbox. He’s calling you to a deeper friendship through sonship, lordship, fellowship, discipleship, citizenship, stewardship, and battleship. You’re not just made by Him; you were bought by Him at a price. Let’s walk together in His grace and purpose.

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Pastor Mike preached this powerful message in Week 4 of our "How to Be Friends" series, focusing on The Fear of the Lord as a key element in deepening our friendship with God. Drawing from Psalm 25:14, Pastor Mike emphasized that true friendship with God requires a reverent submission—a healthy fear that acknowledges God's holiness and power. He reminded us that our relationship with God thrives when we approach Him with humility, resist becoming overly familiar, and pursue obedience. The more we honor and fear God, the deeper our friendship with Him becomes.

In Week 3 of the "How to Be Friends" series, titled "Friends on Fire," Pastor Mike challenges the congregation to rekindle their passion for Jesus, drawing from Revelation 2 and the example of the church in Ephesus. Though they were diligent in their deeds, the Ephesians had drifted from their first love, and Pastor Mike urges everyone to evaluate their own relationship with God. He outlines three steps to reignite this passion: examining your life, repenting from distractions, and responding by returning to spiritual disciplines like prayer, worship, and sharing faith. With heartfelt urgency, Pastor Mike emphasizes that passion for Jesus is the foundation for everything significant in the Christian life, calling the church to let that passion shine and impact the world.

In Week 2 of the "How to be Friends" sermon series, Pastor Mike dives into "The Moses Model of Friendship." Building on last week's focus on Abraham, Pastor Mike explores how Moses’ deep friendship with God can inspire us to seek a closer, more intentional relationship with the Creator. Through Moses’ story in Exodus, we learn that friendship with God is built through consistent, vulnerable communication and obedience, despite our past failures. Pastor Mike reminds us that God doesn't require perfection—He wants our willingness to connect and follow Him.

In the sermon titled "Adoption Day," Pastor Michael explores the story of Saul's transformation in Acts 9:10-19, focusing on the powerful moment when Ananias, an ordinary believer, is called to lay hands on Saul, the feared persecutor of Christians. Drawing parallels to our own spiritual journeys, Pastor Michael emphasizes that we are all in process—whether, like Saul, we're in the beginning stages of encountering Christ or, like Ananias, positioned to help others find their way to Him. Through baptism, we not only obey God's command but also signify our adoption into His family, leaving our old selves behind and stepping into a new life in Christ. Pastor Michael encourages listeners to take their next step in faith and to bring others along on the journey to salvation.