FOUNT

In the Ten Commandments, 'You shall have no other gods before me,' challenges us to confront the idols in our lives that compete with our devotion to God. Anything we prioritize above God—be it money, relationships, or even our own desires—can become an idol. As we hear from Pastor Ryan Schlachter, we discover that identifying idols in our lives isn't meant to shame us, but liberate us from the promises of false loves and lead us into a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with our Creator.

At Leadership Lessons, Pastor Ryan shared from Acts 20:28-35, emphasizing that what we love determines what we do. Drawing from Paul's encouragement to the early church, he challenged us to live holy, surrendered lives, guarding our hearts against offense, pride, and false doctrine while remaining accountable to others. We're reminded of Paul's example of humility, hard work, and generosity, encouraging us to embrace the truth that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."

In our Zakar series, Pastor Kathryn Myers reminds us that our bodies are created to remember—and to remember God. Our posture towards life reflects our faith, shaped by what we've lived and remembered. Faith isn't just about what we know; it's something we feel and experience in our whole being. Even when painful memories linger, our loving Father offers a greater story.

At Leadership Lessons, Steph Rivas shared a message on contending for faith and finding true contentment in God. When we contend together as a unified church, we can bring the kingdom of God to our city, showing the world a glimpse of heaven.

As we continue in our Zakar series on remembrance, we acknowledge that while God calls us to hold fast to his faithfulness, we also have to let go as we step into this new year. Pastor Luis preaches on letting go of fear, the past and control so we be strong and courageous as we step into God's promises.

For our January ALLIN, Pastor Amy explored the moments of consecration from Joshua 4-5 as the Israelites crossed over into the Promised Land. There is a Promised Land rest available for us as believers and leaders that aligns our position, provision, pace and plans to heaven's.

For 2025, our theme as a church is Kingdom Come, where we are immersed in a story from generation to generation of God's faithfulness from generation to generation and join in the prayer for NYC to experience this everlasting kingdom. In our Leadership Lessons, Pastor Kevin Myers shares on how we experience God's Kingdom as believers.

The practice of 'zakar' - remembering - isn't just about nostalgia; it's a spiritual discipline that strengthens our faith and shapes our identity. By recalling God's past provisions, we're better equipped to face future challenges. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Luis Guerrero encourages us to create intentional rhythms of reflection and gratitude, reminding us that our worth isn't determined by our achievements, but by our identity as children of God.

There is something quite divine about waiting. God is the author of time and omnipresent, yet he chooses to wait and to be patient alongside us while the promise is on the way. As we conclude our Like Us series, Pastor Amy Perez brings us through the journey of three women in the Bible who were waiting for a promsise from God, and how we learn why waiting is part of God's plan.

Jesus coming to earth isn't just a theological concept—it's a transformative reality that shapes our daily lives. What sets Christianity apart is the truth that, in Jesus putting on flesh and becoming like us, He offers more than a solution for sin; He becomes a Savior who fully empathizes with our human experience. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter invites us to see Jesus not as a distant deity but as our perfect mediator, who understands our struggles and continually intercedes for us.