Matthew 2:13-23

As we begin our journey through The Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Matt walks us through Matthew 1 to show us why the arrival of Jesus is anything but accidental.

We reach a defining moment in our IMAGINE journey. As a church, we’re taking a step of faith and committing to give above and beyond for the mission God has placed before us.

In 2 Corinthians 8:1–15, we see how God’s grace moved the early church to give joyfully and sacrificially. Pastor Matt will help us see that this same grace calls us to trust God, invest in His work, and step boldly into the future He is shaping for Lebanon.

This week we look at what it means for the church to multiply—not just in size, but in impact. From John 6, we see that Jesus takes what we offer and uses it to reach more than we could ever imagine.

We continue to cast the vision for our church’s future by looking at what true sacrifice looks like in the Kingdom of God. In Luke 21:1–4, Jesus shows us that real faith isn’t measured by amount, but by surrender. As we consider the goals of our campaign and the road ahead, we’re reminded that God uses even the smallest offering when it’s given with a willing heart.

In Part 2, we explore Colossians 1:24–29 and imagine the kind of church God calls us to be—one fully committed to making and growing disciples. This message challenges us to embrace that mission and step into God’s vision for our future.

This week, Pastor Matt Smith leads us to imagine a church shaped by genuine discipleship. In Luke 6:46–49, Jesus calls us to build our lives on obedience, not just belief. As we explore this passage, we’re asking God to grow us into a church that follows His Word, lives it out daily, and helps others do the same.

Pastor Matt begins a new series, inviting us to imagine what God can do in and through our church. This is about faith, direction, and stepping boldly into God’s vision for our future. We’re asking God to take our what ifs and shape them into what is as we follow Him together.

Matt Smith concluded our Struggling in Prayer series with a message from Colossians 4:2–6 titled “Praying for Discipleship.” Through Paul’s example, we were reminded that prayer not only strengthens our walk with Christ but also moves us to action—opening doors for the gospel and giving us boldness to go out and share it with others.

Matt Smith continued our Struggling in Prayer series with a message from Romans 15:30–33. Through Paul’s example, we were reminded that prayer is essential to the work of discipleship—calling us to labor together in seeking God’s strength, unity, and guidance as we pursue His mission.