Messages

Why did Jesus rise from the dead? 

If the Christian story is simply that Jesus died for our sins so we can go to heaven when we die, resurrection can almost feel unnecessary. But that isn’t the story the Bible is telling. 

In this message from The God Who Comes, Pastor Nate explores Romans 4 and 1 Corinthians 15 to show how Jesus bears our exile on the cross, defeats death in his resurrection, and launches God’s work of new creation.  

Jesus’ resurrection is not an isolated miracle. It tells us what God intends to do next.

Where has the story of the Bible been heading?

In John 1, Jesus is revealed as the Word made flesh—the true tabernacle, the place where God’s presence returns to dwell with his people. From creation and covenant to temple, exile, and the arrival of God’s kingdom, the story converges on Jesus.

In this message from The God Who Comes, Pastor Nate traces John 1, John 2, Mark 1, and John 7 to show how Jesus fulfills the Bible’s long-awaited hope: the God who comes has come.

Note: Due to a recording issue, the first few minutes of this message are unavailable. We apologize for the technical difficulties.

What happened between the Old Testament and New Testament?  In this message from *The God Who Comes*, Pastor Amber traces the intertestamental period through Daniel and the rise and fall of empires, showing how God was still moving and preparing the world for Jesus.  The King has come. The King is coming again.

When God’s glory leaves the temple and Israel goes into exile, it appears that everything has fallen apart. But even in exile, God tells his scattered people that he has been a sanctuary for them. 

In this message from The God Who Comes, Nate traces the story through Ezekiel and Jeremiah: the glory leaving the temple, God’s promise of a new heart, the hope of a new covenant, and an Old Testament story still waiting for resolution. Then, at the Passover table, Jesus takes the cup and says, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” 

The story has been moving toward him. 

Is there hope when your world feels like it’s falling apart?  In this message from John 3:16, guest speaker Bob Ray reminds us that God’s love gives real hope. God loves us, He proved His love by giving Jesus to die for us, and eternal life is offered to whoever will believe.
When circumstances make you question whether God loves you, Bob’s invitation is simple: look to the cross—and discover the hope found in Jesus.

From the tabernacle to the temple and ultimately to Jesus, Scripture tells the story of a God who refuses to remain distant from his people. In this message from The God Who Comes, we explore the Mosaic covenant, God’s presence filling the tabernacle and temple, and how Jesus becomes the once-for-all sacrifice who makes a way for God and humanity to be together. Communion reminds us of the good news at the heart of it all: the God who comes came for us.

What does it mean that God makes a covenant with humanity—and what happens when we fail to keep our side of it? In this message from The God Who Comes, we follow the story from Noah to Abraham and discover a God who makes the covenant, sees it through, and ultimately bears the cost of our covenant unfaithfulness himself. The human heart cannot be fixed by a flood of water—but in Jesus, it can be redeemed by a flood of love. This is a covenant for covenant breakers.

The Bible’s story doesn’t begin with heaven and hell—it begins with heaven and earth. In Week 1 of The God Who Comes, we explore Genesis 1–3, what it means to bear God’s image, why our ordinary work matters, how sin turns home into exile, and the God who refuses to leave us there. From the garden to Jesus, this is the story of the God who comes looking.

What does God really think of you? In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a shepherd who notices the one who is missing, goes after them, joyfully carries them home, and celebrates. In this final message of the Bring Them series, we see the heart of Jesus more clearly: the Good Shepherd comes near, carries what we cannot carry ourselves, and lays down His life to bring us home to God. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is disappointed in you, distant from you, or truly for you, this message is for you.

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September 13, 2026

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Jesus made room for Levi—and Levi immediately made room for the people he already knew. In Luke 5:27–32, we see the surprising power of a table: a place where people can slow down, experience welcome, ask honest questions, and encounter Jesus. In Week 3 of BRING THEM, we ask a simple question: Who has God already placed around you, and where could you make room for them?

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September 6, 2026

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