Can we really approach 2026 differently than last year? Can we really build in balance, health, even rest, into our busy lives? The answer Jesus gives us is a resounding YES. And if we’ll look and dig in with Him, He offers us what we really need in 2026.

We like to make messes and then cover them up. Jesus came to expose the mess and help us clean it up.

Every Christmas movie ties up nice and neat, just how we like it. But life is different. Our world is different. Things are messy, people are difficult, and in many ways this place is broken. And Jesus came right into the middle of all of it.

We often find ourselves in situations where we feel underprepared, unqualified, and uncertain.  What do we do?  By looking at the messy Christmas story, we can learn what to do when we find ourselves in these moments. 

Is your family messy?  Everyone’s is!  But would it surprise you to know that Jesus — Savior of the world — came from a messy family?  In this message, you’ll learn about the mess of Jesus’ genealogy and how he came to redeem it.  

The hardest part of saying the “next yes” to God is what happens after the “yes”. It’s easy to get distracted. In the middle of all of the things coming at us, Jesus invites us to prioritize, and let everything else find its place.

The hardest part of saying the “next yes” to God is what happens after the “yes”. It’s easy to get distracted. In the middle of all of the things coming at us, Jesus invites us to prioritize, and let everything else find its place.

This Sunday, we welcomed Liz Mallas Law to the stage for the first time! Liz shared her story of learning to hear God’s voice through everyday moments — and how one obedient “yes” at a time can lead us somewhere we never expected. This message will challenge you to slow down, listen, and trust the Shepherd’s leading.

People around us ask us for our “yes” all the time. To school, the team, the neighborhood, the boss…the list gets long quickly. But how do we step into what God really wants? By knowing how to say the next yes.

This week, guest speaker Kyle Wallace wrapped up our Faith That Works series with a powerful message from James 4 & 5 on Faith That Submits. Real faith doesn’t just believe—it surrenders to God and waits on Him. When we let go of control and trust His timing, we discover that true strength is found in humility and patience, not self-reliance.