In Philippians 1:3–8, Pastor Phillip shows how the Apostle Paul remained thankful and joyful for the church in Philippi—even while writing from a Roman prison. This message highlights the power of Christian partnership, the joy found in true fellowship, and the promise that God finishes the work He begins in us. A timely reminder to pray with joy, stay connected to the local church, and trust God’s ongoing work in your life.

Written from prison, the book of Philippians is a powerful reminder that joy and the gospel can advance even in hardship. In this message from Philippians 1:1–2, we explore the humble beginning of the Philippian church, the call to live as servants of Christ, and what it means to move from attending church to partnering in the mission of the gospel.

As Mission City looks ahead to 2026, this message calls us to live with expectant optimism and a renewed commitment to Jesus’ mission. From John 15, we’re reminded that true disciples abide in Christ, producing inner fruit through the Spirit and outer fruit through obedience and making disciples. When we remain in Jesus, our lives bring glory to God and lasting impact to others.

What is love—really? According to Scripture, love isn’t something we initiate; it’s something we receive. In this sermon from 1 John 4:9–10, we’re reminded that while we were dead in sin, God acted in mercy by sending His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins. This message unpacks the depth of God’s love displayed at the cross, how justice and mercy meet in Jesus, and how resting in this truth forms a secure identity and produces genuine love for others.

We often imagine the Christmas story as calm, quiet, and conflict-free—but that’s not the world Jesus was born into. In this message from Luke 2, we discover that Christ entered a broken, chaotic world and brought something deeper than temporary happiness: true joy. God announced the birth of Jesus to unlikely people—shepherds—revealing that joy is found not in our goodness, but in His grace. Learn how humility, repentance, and God’s presence lead to abundant joy, and why the gospel really is good news for all people.

In this week’s Advent message, Pastor Phillip unpacks what the Bible really means by peace—a peace that’s deeper than circumstances and stronger than chaos. While culture offers temporary techniques to feel calm, Scripture points us to a Person. Discover what true peace is, where it comes from, and how you can experience the lasting, unshakable peace Jesus promises.

In the first message of our Advent series, Student Director Greg Kassner unpacks what it means to place our hope in Christ rather than in the fragile things around us. This timely reminder helps us prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus.

This week, Pastor Phillip walks through the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6:7–13, showing how Jesus gives us a model for sincere, God-centered prayer. Learn how each line helps us focus on God’s character, seek His kingdom, trust His provision, confess our sins, and rely on His strength. This message will help you build a deeper, more authentic prayer life.

In this message, Pastor Phillip tackles one of the great tensions of the Christian life: Why does God sometimes answer prayer instantly, while at other times He seems silent?

Looking at Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1–8, we learn that God invites us to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking—even when the waiting feels heavy. Through stories of desperation that led to breakthrough, including the powerful testimony of Pastor Jim Cymbala’s daughter, Pastor Phillip reminds us that persistence is born out of deep dependence.

This sermon challenges us to move beyond polished, comfortable prayers and into a desperate pursuit of God’s presence—personally, in our families, and in our church.

If an unjust judge will respond to persistence, how much more will our good and gracious God move on behalf of His people?

Be encouraged, be challenged, and be called into a deeper place of faith as we learn what it means to persist in prayer.

In this heartfelt message from our Ladies Worship Night, Erin Scarnecchia shares personal stories and walks through the life of Mary of Bethany to show what it truly means to stay desperate for Jesus in every season — not just in crisis, but in comfort too.

Through Scripture and honest reflection, Erin challenges us to return to the feet of Jesus, guard our hearts from distraction, and offer worship that costs us something. The message ends with a powerful Gospel invitation and a call to lay everything at His feet.

If you’ve felt dry, distracted, or hungry for more of God, this message will point you back to the One who meets us in our deepest need.