Bible reading itself isn’t the goal. So why should spending time in Scripture become a priority in our lives?  Dr. John Stumbo shares four reasons to regularly engage with God’s Word and how, through Scripture, we can know God more deeply, be grounded in truth, stand against temptation and evil, and submit to His loving work of formation.

The Bible isn’t hundreds of disconnected stories—it tells one great story. From Creation and the Fall to God’s promise of rescue, the redemption found in Jesus, the Church, and the New Creation still to come, Scripture reveals God’s work to restore what sin has broken through Jesus Christ. We’re not simply people who read this story. We’ve been invited into it.

Can we trust the Bible enough to build our lives on it? In this message, we look at how trust grows through both evidence and experience—and how examining Scripture while developing a deeper relationship with God gives us a firm foundation for our lives.

More Than A Book

Before we ask whether we can trust the Bible or how to study it, we first need to answer a simpler question: What exactly is this book? In this message, Pastor Tim Meier lays the foundation for our What's in the Bible? series by exploring how God speaks through Scripture, how every page points to Jesus, and why the Bible invites us into a deeper relationship with God.

Kingdom Advance | God & Money – Week 3 | Pastor Tim Meier 
Why does generosity matter? In this message, Pastor Tim concludes our God & Money series by showing that generosity is more than a financial decision—it's an invitation to participate in what God is doing in the world. As we study 2 Corinthians 9, we'll discover that Christian generosity flows from gratitude, fuels Kingdom ministry, and allows each of us to become part of stories with eternal impact.

First Things First | God & Money – Week 2 | Pastor Tim Meier

What does it really mean to put God first?  In Week 2 of God & Money, Pastor Tim explores the biblical framework of firstfruits and generosity. Rather than asking, "What's the minimum I have to give?" Scripture invites us to ask a better question: "What would it look like to put God first with the resources He's entrusted to me?" Discover how generosity becomes an act of worship rooted in trust rather than obligation.

God Owns Everything | God & Money – Week 1 | Pastor Tim Meier  Who really owns what we have?  In the opening message of our God & Money series, Pastor Tim lays the foundation for a biblical view of money by exploring one simple but life-changing truth: God owns everything. Discover how embracing stewardship over ownership reshapes our relationship with money, reveals what we truly value, and invites us to worship God with every area of our lives.

Jesus calls Himself the true Vine, inviting us into a relationship that grows deeper over a lifetime. In this message from John 15, Pastor Tim Meier unpacks what it means to abide in Christ, trust God’s pruning, and bear fruit as we remain connected to Him.

Jesus didn’t come simply to show us the way—He is the Way. In this message from John 14, Pastor Tim unpacks one of Jesus’ most well-known “I AM” statements and explores how He alone is the source of direction, truth, and life. As we follow Him, we discover that what we’re ultimately searching for isn’t a place or a plan, but a relationship with the One who leads us home.

What did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the resurrection and the life”? In this message, Scott explores one of Jesus’ most powerful I AM statements through the story of Lazarus in John 11 and the hope of 1 Corinthians 15. Discover how the resurrection isn’t only a future promise, but a present reality that transforms how we live, gives us victory over sin and death, and calls us to reflect the life of Christ every day.