What Hosea means for us in light of the Gospel:

1. We still repent when we sin, but now we know we are not enslaved to it.
2. We cannot free ourselves from sin, only Jesus can.
3. God remains consistently Just and Merciful.

Gen Z is overwhelmed by noise, advice, and pressure from every direction. With so many voices competing for attention, how do you know who to trust? In this message, we looks at Isaiah’s promise that Jesus would be called “Wonderful Counselor”, the one voice wise enough to cut through the chaos. Nathan shows how our lives get crowded by social media, insecurities, and opinions, and why the “chair” of influence in our lives can only hold one thing at a time. As we enter Advent, this sermon unpacks what it looks like to let Jesus lead you in real, practical ways: slowing down to hear Him, speaking honestly about what’s really going on, and taking the next faithful step He puts in front of you. If you’ve been feeling confused or stretched thin, this sermon will point you to the only Counselor strong enough and good enough to guide your life.

In this final session of Renew, we look at what happens when an unrivaled heart begins to shine. After a weekend of naming our idols, laying down our sin, and rediscovering God’s unmatched love, this message calls us to step back into real life as lights who point others to Jesus. Using Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, a story from the Welsh Revival, and the image of a lighthouse that saved eighty fishermen, we explore what it means to live boldly, distinctly, and openly for Christ, not for attention, but for His glory. When Jesus becomes unrivaled in us, His light shines through us into our homes, our schools, and our world. This sermon invites listeners to stop chasing fading lights, anchor their lives in the Light that never fails, and courageously carry the hope of Jesus into everyday moments.

In session 3 of Renew, we uncover what it really means to return to God with an honest, surrendered heart. Through the story of a young boy who disobeys and finds himself hurting in a muddy sandbox, we get a moving picture of a Father who would rather embrace a messy child than watch a distant one. Walking through the book of Amos, we see that sin always carries a cost, that spiritual laziness can quietly dull our hearts, and yet—astonishingly—God responds with grace. Repentance isn’t about promising to “do better.” It’s about confessing our sin, turning back, and letting God do what only He can: heal, restore, and lead us into freedom. If you’ve ever wondered how to actually repent, how to confront spiritual apathy, or how God meets us in our weakness, this message gives a practical, hope-filled path toward real change. God can handle your mess—what He wants is your heart.

In Session 2 of Renew, we explore what happens when idols lose their grip and Jesus takes His rightful place at the center of our hearts. This message unpacks what it means to truly delight in God, not as a duty, but as a deep joy. Through Scripture, personal stories, and the picture of God as our loving “Abba,” we learn that life with Him isn’t a checklist…it’s an adventure. When we understand that the Father delights in us first, everything changes. Joy becomes natural. Trust becomes possible. And delight becomes the doorway to a life of intimacy, purpose, and childlike wonder. If you’ve ever felt like following God is about performance or pressure, this message invites you to slow down, rest, and rediscover the God who loves being with you. Life with God is an adventure, and it begins the moment we delight in Him.

In this message from night 1 of our Renew middle school retreat, we explore what it really means for God to have no equal in our lives. We discover the danger of building our identity on anything other than Jesus. From Ezekiel 14 to Jesus’ words in Matthew 7, this sermon exposes the quiet idols that compete for our hearts and invites us to build our lives on the only foundation that never fails. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a thousand directions or found yourself chasing things that don’t last, this is a call to return to the One who can actually hold the weight of your heart. Anything you make your everything will eventually fail you, except Jesus.

How do I love God with all of my strength/body?

How do I love God with all of my mind? 

In this message from Hosea 10–11, Braya helps us explore how easily we can miss God’s heart when we focus only on His words of correction rather than the full story of His love. Through Israel’s rebellion and God’s relentless pursuit, we see that even in our failure, His invitation remains the same: return, repent, and believe His love for you. God’s heart toward His people has never changed — He still calls you His child and wants you to live like one.

In this message, Katie teaches what it really means to love God with all your soul, the part of you no one else sees. Jesus calls us to love Him not just with our actions, but with our identity and motives, the hidden parts behind the door.

Through stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, this sermon looks at the three “secret camps” our souls can live in: Secret Sin, Secret Neutral, and Secret Prayer, and how moving toward secret prayer transforms our relationship with God from performance to presence.

Because being all in for God isn’t about looking put together on the outside — it’s about who you are when no one’s watching.