Ever feel like you’re deep in the valley as opposed to high on the peak? You say “yes” to God’s requests, commit to His ways, and even follow Him through the wilderness, yet the destination isn’t what you anticipated. Maybe rather than the ease and joy you expected, you find yourself in a season of bitterness, failure, rejection, or loneliness—should we even be feeling these emotions as believers? In this week’s sermon, “Through,” Pastor Jess reveals God’s promise line-by-line in Psalm 23—the promise that despite the season, God sees us through; He illuminates our path and strengthens us to get through the valley with Him on our side. Listen here for the call to action we should seek in these seasons!

Ever feel like you’re getting somewhere the long way? Maybe there have been a few extra turns, more time in the roundabouts than expected, or even some surprising backtracking? This week, Pastor Jess continues in our sermon series, Thou Art With Me, as he reminds us that despite the turnarounds and dead-ends, God is leading and preparing us to exactly where we need to be. It turns out His ways may not be a direct route, but He gets us directly to His promises and provision. Feeling stuck in the journey? He restores your soul. Listen here as Pastor Jess continues to uncover the Kingdom perspective line-by-line in this familiar passage.

You may have heard and read the familiar Psalm 23, but have you known Psalm 23? Have you known who the Shepherd truly is? This week Pastor Jess dives into our new series, Thou Art With Me, by refocusing our stimulated lives back to a Kingdom perspective– a Shepherd’s perspective. Just as David wrote this Psalm from a place of loss, we are reminded that even in the absence, God is always moving. We’re not alone– despite our sin, despite our past, God is with us. Before we can understand this Psalm, we first have to understand The Shepherd– Tune in here!

Ever find yourself disappointed? Is that even an emotion we’re supposed to feel as Jesus-followers? If you find yourself searching for contentment amidst a busy, limits-filled life, you’re not alone. This week Pastor Jerushah concludes the series, Minor Chord, by delving into life’s disappointments; we all experience them, but how do we combat it? As she explains how the children of Israel wrestled with their own contentment, Pastor Jerushah draws us into the prophetic words of Haggai as we consider our own burn out and grief. Listen here for the three declarations we can make and our call to action. 

We are surrounded by shortcuts—find the fastest route, drink the powder for the six-pack, lather on the miracle cream, take the online class for instant wealth. What if God’s way, paths of righteousness, are not direct routes? In his sermon, I Send You Elijah, Pastor Jess explains how God’s route is not one where we try to steal and end up robbing God of what belongs to Him but is a route straight to fidelity. Whether you are enjoying or enduring the journey, this is a sermon you’ll want to hear. Stay on the route, stick to God’s road, and don’t shortcut the process or the passage. Listen here today!

How is your sword? Is it sharp, dull, laid down, ready? Our longtime friend Pastor Eric Jaquith from Puebla, Mexico, joins us with a word of encouragement to have the word of God prepared in our hearts through memorizing scripture. He challenges us to recognize the power of the Word of God and to be those who live with a first response of scripture when any news comes. Wondering where to start? Pr Eric makes it easy by sharing key verses for common life situations. He also shares about the incredible things God is doing in their churches in Mexico. You’ll be inspired and so encouraged as you listen today!

How’s your anxiety level today? Do you find yourself in a spiral of “what if” thoughts? If you’re honest, how often do you grab your phone for a moment of escape and distraction? Trust us; you’re not alone. As Pr Jess explains in his sermon, When Facing “That Day," this challenge of fear and distraction goes back thousands of years. And the good news stays the same—no matter what, there is a safe place. 

When was the last time your breath was taken away in awe? Perhaps it was a view, a generous gift, or the birth of a child? What if God is looking to restore awe that’s not just a monumental event but is a part of each day? What if our eyes are lifted and our souls are turned to see awe all around us? As we continue in our sermon series, Minor Chord, Pastor Jess explains how God is renewing awe in our souls as He turns our lives from anxiety to trust. Feeling like your mind can’t slow down, like you can’t walk away from your phone, or like today's worries surround every thought? Listen here as God reminds you of how He strengthens you to walk on high places in His provision and purpose!

Turn on the news, read the latest report, study the projections, hear the stats…it’s not encouraging. You might even find yourself asking God where He is in the mess of what you see around you. Hear the words of Nahum and be reminded, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in Him” (1:7). In this sermon, Pastor Jess reminds us of God’s promise that He will not leave evil unchecked nor allow it to prevail. He explains what it looks like to be people of praise in times of trouble. What does that look like today? Listen to this sermon and find out here!

Have you raised your hand? As you do the work of each day, whether it’s your weekday job, taking care of your kids, managing your home, or developing dreams and ideas, is your hand raised as one to be used by God? Or, does the work feel like a drag and the to-do list a burden? As we continue in our sermon series on the minor prophets, Pastor Jess takes us through the book of Micah, encouraging us to walk with deep motivation that reaches into all we do. He reminds us that the power of God is meant to be at work so deeply within that it comes out of our fingertips and touches the world around us. Press play today! You’ll be encouraged to return to whatever work you put your hands to with fresh motivation!