The Good Life: Redefined opens our series in Matthew 5:1–12 by asking a simple but life-changing question: What is the good life, really? While the world points us to possessions, success, relationships, or approval, Jesus announces a radically different reality—blessed are the poor in spirit, the mourners, the meek. This message unpacks how true joy begins not in having it all together, but in depending on Him

Join us starting September 28th for a new series studying through The Beatitudes is Matthew 5:1-12.

This final message in our James series, Speak (James 5:19–20), reminds us that following Jesus means opening our mouths to share the Gospel—the best news in the world. James calls us to lovingly restore those who have wandered and boldly proclaim Jesus to those who don’t yet know Him. Life is short, eternity is real, and revival begins when ordinary people are unashamed to speak about Jesus.

We’re reminded that God is not distant from our weakness but draws near as Yahweh Ropheka — the Lord our Healer. James shows us that prayer is powerful, not just for physical sickness but for the whole person: body, mind, and soul. Sometimes God heals immediately, sometimes He allows weakness to remain, but His promise is certain — He will raise us up. This message calls us to bring our struggles into the light, seek prayer, and trust the God who saves, forgives, and restores.

In this passage, James echoes Jesus’ words: “Let your yes be yes and your no be no.” Our speech isn’t just about honesty—it reveals the state of our hearts. When we’re double-minded, trying to serve God and something else, life feels unstable and empty. But when we return to our first love and give Jesus our whole devotion, our words gain weight, our faith gains focus, and our lives reflect His truth.

Tired of waiting? James 5:7–11 reminds us that waiting on the Lord is never wasted—He is working even when we can’t see it. Through the examples of the prophets, Job, and Abraham, we see that God’s promises never fail because they rest on His faithfulness, not ours. Waiting on the Lord is not passive—it’s trusting, seeking, and holding fast to His Word. And as we wait, He renews our strength and proves again that every promise finds its “Yes” in Jesus.

In James 4:17–5:6 we’re reminded that sin isn’t just the bad things we do—it’s also the good things we leave undone. True faith is never passive. It moves. It acts. It changes lives. Don’t just hear the Word—do it. Step into the good works God prepared for you.

In a world that constantly pushes us to take control of our plans, our schedules, our relationships, James 4:13–16 reminds us of a better way. In this message, Pastor Nate confronts the illusion of control and the anxiety it produces. Through Scripture, and story, we’re invited to release our grip, open our hands, and trust the God whose plans are higher, wiser, and rooted in love. When we surrender what we cannot control, we make room for the peace, purpose, and power God longs to give us—because open hands receive what closed fists never will.

Pastor Nate encourages us to leave a critical spirit at the door, and walk in grace, love and truth. 

Pastor Nate encourages us to re-orient our lives towards God, as we are reminded that when we draw near to God, He draws near to us.