In this midweek service, Pastor Colton walks through 1 Peter 2:1, focusing on the command to “rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit.” It’s a powerful reminder that before we can truly grow in our faith, we must first deal with what’s poisoning our hearts.

Malice and deceit might sound like harsh words, but they show up in subtle ways—through bitterness we hold onto, words meant to hurt, or pretending to be something we’re not. In this message, Pastor Colton unpacks what these attitudes really mean, how they can quietly creep into our lives, and why God calls us to lay them down completely.

You’ll be encouraged to examine your own heart, release the grudges and dishonesty that weigh you down, and pursue a sincere walk with Christ. This message is a call to spiritual honesty and a fresh start in your relationship with God and others.

Perfect for anyone who needs a midweek reset and a reminder that real growth begins with a clean heart.

Podcast Episode: Because He Said So — Week 3: “Make Disciples”

In this week’s message, Pastor Colton Arbuckle dives into Jesus’ final command in Matthew 28:19–20 — to make disciples of all nations. What does it really mean to make disciples, and how do we live that out in everyday life?

Join us as Colton challenges believers to move beyond simply attending church to becoming disciple-makers — people who invest in others, teach God’s Word, and walk with them as they grow in faith. This message will inspire, equip, and remind you that the Great Commission isn’t just for pastors or missionaries… it’s for every follower of Jesus.

🙌 Listen in, take notes, and let’s get to work — because He said so.

🎙️ Because He Said So – Week 2

In this week’s message, Pastor Colton continues our Because He Said So series by focusing on the command found at the beginning of Matthew 28:20 — “teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Before we can teach others the commands of Christ, we must first know them for ourselves. Understanding what Jesus actually said—and what He didn’t—is essential for living out genuine faith. Colton reminds us that discipleship starts with learning, and that obedience flows from knowing God’s truth.

Throughout the message, we also look at a few popular phrases that sound biblical but aren’t truly found in Scripture. It’s a powerful reminder that our foundation must rest on God’s Word, not cultural sayings or half-truths.

Join us as we learn what Jesus really commanded, and discover how knowing His Word helps us teach, live, and lead faithfully—because He said so.

In this first message of our new series Because He Said So, Pastor Colton Arbuckle teaches from Matthew 28:16–20, where Jesus gives His followers the Great Commission. Before anything else—before the teaching, before the going—He calls us to be baptized.

Why does baptism matter so much? What does it represent? And why should every believer take this step of obedience? In this sermon, Pastor Colton unpacks the meaning, purpose, and power of baptism—not as a tradition, but as an act of obedience to the Savior.

Join us as we learn to follow Jesus because He said so. 💧

In this episode, Pastor Colton Arbuckle preaches from John 21:25, bringing our four-year journey through the Gospel of John to a heartfelt close. From “In the beginning was the Word” to “the world itself could not contain the books,” this sermon ties together the purpose of John’s Gospel—showing us that Jesus is the Son of God, and that by believing in Him, we have life in His name.

Join us as we reflect on what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown, and how John’s testimony continues to change lives today. This isn’t just the end of a series—it’s a celebration of the living Word that continues to speak.

📖 “There are also many other things that Jesus did…”

— John 21:25

In this week’s midweek service, Pastor Colton Arbuckle leads us through 1 Peter 1:23–25, a powerful passage that reminds us of the eternal nature of God’s Word. Peter writes that we have been born again through the living and enduring Word of God — a Word that never fades, never fails, and never loses its power.

In this message, Colton explores what it means for the Word to be alive — not just ink on a page, but a living truth that still speaks, convicts, comforts, and transforms hearts today. He also points out how everything around us — the things we work for, the people we look up to, even the seasons of life — will eventually pass away. But God’s Word remains steady, unshaken by time or circumstance.

Whether you’re walking through uncertainty or simply need a reminder of what’s unchanging in a changing world, this teaching will encourage you to hold fast to the Word that endures forever.

This week’s podcast takes you to a special gathering: Church at the Lake 2025. Our church family came together outdoors for a day filled with worship, fellowship, food, and fun. With the water as our backdrop, we sang, prayed, and shared in a unique time of community.

Pastor Colton preached from Luke 18, where Jesus heals the blind man on the road to Jericho. In this encounter, Jesus stops, listens, and asks a deeply personal question: “What do you want me to do for you?” The message reminds us that Jesus is never too busy to hear us, and He still asks that same question of us today. Whether our need is healing, forgiveness, or guidance, He invites us to come to Him in faith.

It was a joyful day of worship and fellowship at the lake, and we’re excited to share the message with you.

In this week’s midweek service, we opened our Bibles to 1 Peter 1:23 and began unpacking the first phrase of the verse: “being born again.” This short but powerful truth raises some of the most important questions anyone can ask: What does it mean to be born again? Why does the Bible emphasize this idea so strongly? And how does it change a person’s standing before God?

To help answer those questions, we also turned to John 3:3, where Jesus spoke to Nicodemus under the cover of night and declared, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” From that conversation, we see that being born again is not about self-improvement or religious effort, but about a radical new birth that only God can bring.

This message explores how the new birth is tied to the imperishable Word of God, why it is essential for becoming a citizen of heaven, and how it reshapes both our identity and our eternal future. Whether you’ve heard the phrase “born again” many times or you’re still curious about what it really means, this teaching will give you a deeper understanding of the hope and life found in Christ.

In this special revival service at Fairview Baptist Church, Pastor Colton opened God’s Word to 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. The message focused on shame—how dangerous it is to carry it on our own and how it keeps us from experiencing the fullness of God’s grace. Pastor Colton reminded us that in Christ, God has reconciled the world to Himself, no longer counting our sins against us. Instead of living under the weight of shame, we are called to live in the freedom and new identity that Jesus provides.

This powerful night of worship and preaching challenged us to lay down our burdens at the cross and embrace the calling to be ambassadors for Christ.

In John 21:24, John concludes his Gospel by affirming the truth of what has been written about Jesus. From there, we looked back to John 8, where Jesus says that those who are truly His disciples will abide in His word. That connection gives us a clear challenge: discipleship isn’t just about believing—it’s about remaining, continuing, and living in the truth of Scripture.

This week’s message calls us to examine our walk with Christ. Are we simply hearers, or are we abiding in His word daily? When we root ourselves in His teaching, we find freedom, direction, and the assurance that we are truly walking as His disciples.