How do believers move beyond spiritual stagnation and experience genuine, lifelong maturity in their walk with Christ?

In this sermon on Colossians 2:6–7 from the Questions That Christians Ask series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon answers the crucial question, "How do I grow?" Pastor Neil clarifies that while salvation begins with God's work of regeneration, ongoing spiritual growth requires intentional effort, exertion, and personal responsibility. Discover why spiritual maturity depends on grounding oneself in the Bible, cultivating formative Christian friendships, and actively pursuing godliness.

In this episode, we cover:

• Starting with Regeneration: Understanding that spiritual growth is predicated on new spiritual life imparted by God.
• Continuing in Christ: Why passive faith leads to dissatisfaction and why growth requires active spiritual effort.
• Areas of Exertion: Learning to put forth effort in marriage, studying the Word, navigating adversity, engaging in the church, and building formative friendships.
• The Role of Formative Friendships: Why believers need honest, courageous relationships that push past superficiality and encourage holiness.
• Growing Into the Faith: Recognizing that Christianity is always bigger than our current experience, inviting us into continuous growth.

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What does it mean to live full of the Holy Spirit, and how does the life of Jesus provide a model for spirit-led daily living?

In this sermon on Luke 4:1–15 from the Questions Christians Ask series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon answers the question, "What about the Holy Spirit?" Pastor Neil examines how Jesus—fully God and fully man—relied on the Holy Spirit during His earthly ministry and wilderness temptations. Discover what it truly means to be full of the Spirit, to be led by the Spirit rather than governed by strict rules, and to walk in the power of the Spirit by putting an end to willful sin.

In this episode, we cover:

• Full of the Spirit: Recognizing that believers receive the Holy Spirit at conversion and are called to live out His internal presence daily.
• Marks of Spirit Fullness: Identifying the fruit of a spirit-filled life through joyful worship, genuine gratitude, and mutual submission.
• Led by the Spirit: Understanding how walking by the Spirit frees believers from the burden of the law and diminishes the appeal of sin.
• Power of the Spirit: Seeing how resisting temptation and avoiding grieving the Holy Spirit unlocks God's power in our everyday lives.

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Is the Bible truly reliable, and how does God's breathed-out Word stand firm against an ever-changing, corrupt culture?

In this sermon on 2 Timothy 3:1–17 from the Questions That Christians Ask series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon addresses common doubts surrounding the trustworthiness and relevance of Scripture. Pastor Neil contrasts the chaotic, self-centered nature of the world with the enduring durability of God's Word. Discover how genuine learning leads to firm belief, why Scripture is self-authenticating and sufficient, and how every part of the Bible ultimately points us directly to Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we cover:

• Learning Leads to Believing: How deep engagement with the Scriptures builds certainty and strengthens personal faith.
• A Personal, Generational Faith: The importance of passing down biblical truth and surrounding family with a cloud of faithful witnesses.
• Never Too Early to Start: Why instilling spiritual priorities in children from an early age matters far more than mere behavioral modification.
• Scripture Leads to Jesus: Recognizing that the ultimate purpose of the Bible is to reveal Christ and grant eternal life through faith in Him.
• Breathed Out by God: Understanding that the Bible was recorded by human hands but inspired by God, making it fully sufficient for all of life.

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What does the Bible teach about what happens at the moment of death, and how can understanding eternity free us from fear today?

In this opening message of the Questions Christians Ask series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon examines 2 Corinthians 5:1–10 to address the reality of human mortality. Pastor Neil outlines four foundational truths about death: our eternal fate is sealed at the end of life, believers go immediately into the presence of God, we remain fully conscious in the afterlife, and our physical bodies will ultimately be resurrected at Christ's return. Discover why death is not something Christians need to fear, but a promised transition into the fullness of God's presence.

In this episode, we cover:

• Our Fate Is Sealed: Understanding why death marks the final boundary for our spiritual decision to trust Christ.
• Immediately with the Lord: Examining 2 Corinthians 5:8 and Luke 23:43 to see how a believer's spirit passes straight into God's presence.
• Consciousness in the Afterlife: Looking at Scripture to show that heaven is an active, conscious experience rather than a state of unconscious sleep.
• Future Body Resurrection: Exploring how our earthly "tents" will one day be replaced with glorified, eternal bodies at the second coming of Christ.

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How does shifting our perspective from "if" to "when" transform our practice of giving, prayer, and fasting in daily life?

In this sermon on Matthew 6:1–18, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon explores Jesus' teachings on the Sermon on the Mount regarding practical Christian righteousness. Pastor Neil highlights that spiritual disciplines like giving to the needy, praying in secret, and fasting are not optional "if" activities, but expected "when" rhythms for those made right with God. Discover how practicing these disciplines privately guards against hypocrisy, frees us from the love of money, deepens our relational prayer life, and aligns our hearts with God's heavenly rewards.

In this episode, we cover:

• Living in the "When": Recognizing that Jesus expects giving, prayer, and fasting to be natural, regular rhythms in a believer's life.
• Giving to the Needy: How quiet generosity guards our hearts against worshipping money and keeps us mindful of others.
• Relational Prayer: Moving away from performative or empty prayer to cultivate an authentic, secret connection with God.
• The Purpose of Fasting: Understanding fasting as a tangible act of self-denial that turns down external noise to heighten spiritual sensitivity.
• Avoiding Hypocrisy: Why seeking public approval robs us of true heavenly rewards and compromises our witness.

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How does Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3 invite us to step out of our own human strength and experience the overwhelming fullness of God?

In this sermon on Ephesians 3:14–21, Pastor Aaron Cotton explores a powerful New Year’s prayer for the church. Drawing parallels between prayer and a vital communication line in spiritual warfare, Pastor Aaron walks through four key requests: asking God for inner strength beyond our own capacity, making room for Christ to inhabit every corner of our lives, being rooted in His boundless love, and walking in divine fullness. Discover how trusting in God's power enables us to surrender hidden sins, love others unconditionally, and expect Him to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine.

In this episode, we cover:

• Prayer as Communication in Warfare: Understanding why prayer is an essential line of direct access and alignment with God's heart.
• Strengthened from the Outside: Why human effort and self-reliance fall short, and how the Holy Spirit provides true inner power.
• Making Room for Jesus: Allowing Christ to dwell in and renovate every room of our lives, including the hidden closets of personal sin.
• Anchored in Unconditional Love: How receiving the vast, incomprehensible love of Christ frees us from entitlement and empowers us to love others.
• Filled with All Fullness: Replacing empty cultural "fluff" with the deep satisfaction, contentment, and "far more" capacity of God.

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How does the birth of Christ bring lasting peace, divine favor, and true spiritual freedom to our lives today?

In this special Christmas Eve message on Luke 2:14, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon unpacks the heavenly announcement made to the shepherds: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased." Pastor Neil contrasts the fleeting anxieties of the world with the enduring peace offered through Jesus Christ. Discover how the incarnation brings both total forgiveness for sin and true freedom from its power, connecting the story of the manger directly to the triumph of the cross.

In this episode, we cover:

• Finding Peace in a Chaotic World: How resting in Christ's finished work provides perspective during unpredictable seasons.
• Embracing God's Favor: Understanding how God demonstrates His pleasure and love toward humanity through the gospel.
• Forgiveness vs. Freedom: Examining how Jesus came not only to forgive our past wrongs, but to break the power of sin in our daily lives.
• The Story of Three Trees: Tracing the biblical narrative from the tree in the Garden of Eden, to the tree of the cross, to the tree of life in Revelation.

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How does truly experiencing God's unconditional love transform the way we view ourselves and empower us to love others?

In this sermon on 1 John 4:7–12 from the Advent series, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon explores the fourth theme of Advent: love. Pastor Neil breaks down three key aspects of biblical love: love as an authentic experience, love as demonstrated through the sending of God's Son, and love as a personal responsibility. Discover how receiving God's unconditional grace frees us from the pressure of self-reliance and makes His invisible nature visible to the world around us.

In this episode, we cover:

• Love as an Experience: Recognizing that we can only love others unconditionally after we have personally embraced God's unconditional love for us.
• Born of God and Knowing God: Exploring what it means to experience spiritual rebirth and transition from empty religious rituals into a genuine relationship with Christ.
• Love Demonstrated: Looking at how God made His love manifest by sending His Son as a sacrifice to bring us eternal life and freedom.
• Making God Visible: Understanding how loving others extravagantly serves as a living demonstration of the invisible God to a watching world.

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Why is authentic Christian joy often missing in our daily lives, and how can we rediscover the "great joy" promised in the Christmas message?

In this third message of the Advent series on Luke 2:8–10, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon explores the angel's announcement of "good news of a great joy that will be for all people." Pastor Neil addresses why a joyless faith obscures the gospel and examines three primary sources of biblical joy: the experience of obedience, meaningful involvement in God's mission, and the ultimate expectation of Christ's return and eternal life. Discover how living with a clear purpose and a heavenly perspective frees believers to experience an inescapable, contagious joy regardless of earthly circumstances.

In this episode, we cover:

• Joy in Obedience: Understanding that true joy is a byproduct of obeying God rather than an initial feeling or incentive.
• Finding Your "Only": Learning from Paul’s message in Philippians about defining your ultimate purpose in Christ to navigate life's hardships.
• Joy from Involvement: Why linking your life to God’s grand mission through service provides a lasting sense of meaning and purpose.
• Joy in Expectation: Anchoring your daily perspective in the hope of heaven and the certainty of Christ’s second coming.

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Why do we often struggle to experience genuine peace during stressful seasons, and how does Jesus offer a peace that overcomes the world?

In this sermon on John 16:25–33 from the Advent series, Pastor Wade Collier explores the second theme of Advent: peace. Pastor Wade contrasts the world's version of "fabricated peace"—which relies on temporary security, comfort, and control—with the authentic, lasting peace found exclusively in Jesus Christ. Discover why true peace comes directly from God, requires a willingness to die to self, and rests securely in the finished, overcoming work of Christ.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why We Need Peace: Tracing the biblical narrative from the fall of man to show humanity's deep-seated longing for true peace.
• Fabricated Peace vs. True Peace: Recognizing how we often substitute temporary security and earthly comforts for the unshakeable peace of God.
• Peace Through Death to Self: Understanding why real peace requires surrendering control, being honest about our struggles, and praying boldly.
• An Overcoming Peace: Resting in the completed work of Jesus, who has already conquered the world and holds us safely in His hands.

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