In Week 4, the final week of our “Come Away” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores the biblical gift of Sabbath and what it means to intentionally make room for rest, worship, and the presence of God. Drawing from Exodus 20:8–11 and Hebrews 4:9–16, this message challenges us to rest in the finished work of Jesus rather than striving to earn God’s acceptance, while also creating practical order and margin in our homes, calendars, digital lives, and commitments. Pastor Mike explains how Sabbath rest requires intentional effort and offers a practical rhythm: “Divert daily. Withdraw weekly. Abandon annually.” This message is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, overcommitted, distracted, or spiritually exhausted who wants to experience deeper soul rest and learn how to trust God with their time, work, responsibilities, and relationships.

In Week 3 of our “Come Away” series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores the gift of daily Sabbath rest and what it means to intentionally make time for God in the middle of a busy life. Looking at Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Matthew 11:28–29, Hebrews 4:9–11, and Revelation 3:20, this message examines how Jesus modeled a rhythm of prayer, rest, and withdrawing from the demands of life to draw near to the Father. Pastor Chad challenges us to recognize busyness as a barrier to spiritual growth and offers practical rhythms for daily rest, including a morning pause, a midday breath, and an evening release. This message is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, distracted, or too busy to spend meaningful time with God—and wants to develop a deeper daily rhythm of prayer and spiritual rest.

In Week 2 of our “Come Away” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores what it means to receive Sabbath as a gift from God rather than viewing it as a burdensome rule or restriction. Looking at Exodus 20:8–11, Mark 2:23–28, and Matthew 11:28, this message addresses hurry sickness, productivity and performance, trusting God enough to stop, and creating space to receive God’s presence and rest. Pastor Mike challenges us to consider whether we are receiving, rejecting, or replacing God’s gift of Sabbath and reminds us that we are creatures—not the Creator—and we don’t have to carry the weight of being our own savior. This message is for anyone who feels constantly rushed, overworked, defined by achievement, or unable to slow down and find true rest for your soul in God’s presence.

In Week 1 of our “Come Away” series, Pastor Mike Lotzer explores why Sabbath rest is a biblical command, an act of trust, and a gift from God—not a reward for finishing everything on our to-do lists. Looking at Mark 6:30–32 and Exodus 20:8–11, this message examines how Sabbath helps us break free from the idols of productivity and performance while creating quiet space to hear God’s voice. Pastor Mike also draws from 1 Kings 19 and Elijah’s experience with God’s gentle whisper to show why slowing down and making room for God matters in a noisy, busy world. This message is for anyone who feels overworked, constantly busy, defined by achievement, or simply struggles to slow down and trust that God can work while we rest.

In the final message of the “Failing Forward” series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores “When Frustration Becomes Disobedience” through the story of Moses in Numbers 20. This powerful sermon examines how grief, pressure, anger, and repeated frustration can leave us vulnerable to spiritual failure, and how Moses’ disobedience at the rock reveals the importance of trusting God and honoring Him even when we are at our breaking point. Discover what the Bible teaches about anger, frustration, obedience, spiritual maturity, confession, forgiveness, discipline, and God’s redeeming grace, including the reminder that failure does not have to be the end of our story. This message is for anyone struggling with frustration, regret, or the consequences of past mistakes, offering hope that God’s discipline is not the end of God’s story with you—and His love and grace can redeem our failures and help us move forward.

In Week 5 of our “Failing Forward” series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores “The Failure of a Team of One” and what happens when we try to carry every responsibility, burden, and challenge by ourselves. Looking at Exodus 18:13–27, this sermon examines Moses’ struggle to lead Israel alone and highlights the biblical importance of community, delegation, humility, discipleship, and sharing the load. Pastor Chad challenges us to recognize that good intentions don’t always lead to good methods, that receiving help requires humility, and that God never designed us to live the Christian life in isolation. This message is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, burned out, isolated, or like everything depends on them, reminding us that failure can refine us and that we are stronger when we trust God and invite others to walk alongside us.

In Week 4 of our “Failing Forward” series, we examine “The Failure of Entitlement” and how unrealistic expectations, selective memory, and a lack of perspective can distort the way we see God, our circumstances, and the blessings in our lives. Looking at Numbers 11, this sermon explores the Israelites’ complaints in the wilderness, Moses’ frustration, and the difference between bringing our burdens honestly to God and rejecting Him because life isn’t going the way we think it should. Discover how gratitude, perspective, humility, contentment, and trust in God can help us overcome entitlement and recognize the bigger picture of God’s faithfulness. This message is for anyone who has struggled with “I deserve better,” dissatisfaction, complaining, or taking God’s blessings for granted, offering a practical challenge to examine where entitlement may be shaping our hearts.

In Week 3 of our “Failing Forward” series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores “The Fear of Failing God” and how fear, self-doubt, and feelings of inadequacy can keep us from following God’s calling. Through Exodus 3–4, we look at Moses’ encounter with God at the burning bush and discover that our limitations are not obstacles to God’s plans—they are invitations to trust His power and presence. This sermon explores overcoming fear, trusting God, walking in obedience, finding courage, and discovering that God qualifies the called, even when we don’t feel ready or equipped. If you’ve ever wondered “What if I fail?”, felt unqualified to serve God, or struggled to take a step of faith, this message reminds you that the one who calls you is the one who goes with you.

In Week 2 of our “Failing Forward” series, Pastor Paul Marzahn explores how our failures do not have to define our future, but can become opportunities for spiritual growth, grace, and deeper dependence on God. Walking through Exodus 2–3, the story of Moses shows how self-reliance, fear, and failure can become part of God’s preparation for a greater purpose. This sermon speaks to anyone who feels defined by past mistakes, stuck in a wilderness season, or uncertain whether God can still use them, reminding us that failure is an event—not an identity, and that God can use our wilderness experiences to develop our faith. Ultimately, Moses’ story points us to Jesus Christ, who offers forgiveness, redemption, and the strength to move forward when we fail.

In Week 1 of our "Failing Forward" series, Pastor Chad Murphy explores how God brings healing and redemption through the failures of others. Looking at Exodus 1–2 and Hebrews 11:23, this message examines Moses' early life to reveal how God works even in seasons of betrayal, brokenness, and circumstances beyond our control. Whether you're searching for a sermon on healing from hurt, trusting God after betrayal, overcoming emotional wounds, or finding hope in difficult circumstances, this biblical teaching reminds us that while others' failures may shape our story, they never have to define our future.