Trauma. Abuse. Sickness. Death. Disasters.

We live in a world filled with absolute evil and terrible horrors... many of which directly impact us and the people we love.

Why does an all-powerful God who says He loves us let these things happen? Why does a God of justice allow suffering to happen to innocent victims?

In this message, Pastor Justin looks at what the Bible has to say about these difficult questions, and reminds us that no matter what we have faced and experienced, something better IS coming.

One of the most common questions we have about Christianity is about the existence of hell. What is it really? What purpose does it serve? And how can a God who describes himself as fully loving send people there?

In this message, Pastor Justin explores the topic of Heaven and Hell using the full-breadth of the Bible and what Jesus teaches as a guide to help answer these difficult questions.

Everyone knows John 3:16. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son..." We understand that God loves the world, but we struggle to believe that He really loves us individually, and uniquely. How could God love us when He knows all the bad things we've done? How can He love us when we hate ourselves, and when we feel unlovable?

In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down how each person is valuable to God, why we're valuable to Him, and how when we believe and receive His love, our life can change in amazing ways!

As we close out the book of Jonah, these are three truths and lessons that we can find in the final chapter. Truth's that remind us that it's not all about us!

Do you ever feel like you've messed up too many times? Has the fear set in that you've used up too much of God's grace, and too many of His "second chances"?

If that's you, we want you to know that there is no distance that God won't cross to win you back, and welcome you home!

In this message, Pastor Aaron breaks down Jonah Chapter 3 to look at how when we repent, and turn to God, He is faithful to relent from His anger, and give us the grace to try again. Not grace that just "barely" accepts us, but a grace that boldly loves us, beyond our wildest imaginations!

Ever been in a season of waiting? Where you feel trapped, and that there's nothing you can do? At some point or another, we all find ourselves there.

In this message, Pastor Justin shares from the Book of Jonah, where we can learn how to find God's provision in the face of our problems... How we can cry out to Him, no matter what, and how when we commit our ways to the Lord and praise Him, that a second chance and new beginning will find it's way to us; even if it's messy, and not what we thought it would look like!

Most of us have heard of Jonah and the famous whale or big fish. But the Book of Jonah isn't really about a whale. It's about what happens when our plans and desires run counter to God's plans. What should we do when God tells us something we don't want to hear? How do we choose obedience instead of choosing our own way?

In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down the first chapter of Jonah to share the fact that running from God is never a good choice, and that disobedience never makes life better.

One day Jesus' disciples began arguing about status, power, and prestige. Jesus pulled them aside, and shared that while the world cares about those things, it should be "not so for you."

In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down how those four words still apply to us today (not so for us) as His followers. Because what's easiest, most fun, most comfortable, or gives us the most glory, can't be what we're about. Easy isn't part of the Christian life... sacrifice is!

As Jesus said, even He didn't come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life away.

"He must increase, but I must decrease." A famous Bible verse that is jam-packed with truth for our lives. Choosing to decrease our own following, our own glory, our own finances, to give Jesus the honor is a must for all Christians. And when we begin to walk it out, we are rewarded with deep and lasting joy!

Check out this week's special message from Mike Steinsdoerfer where we explore all of that through the lens of Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist.