In this Year of the Bible message, Justin Smith teaches from Genesis 6–9, where the story of Noah and the flood reveals both the seriousness of humanity’s sin and the depth of God’s mercy. While judgment falls on a broken world, God provides rescue through the ark—a picture of His greater plan to save and restore. This first part of God’s Rescue Plan points us toward the hope of redemption that finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ.

In this message from the Year of the Bible series, Justin Harlan Smith walks through Genesis 3:1–24 and the story of humanity’s first disobedience. Exploring how temptation, doubt, and deception entered the garden, he unpacks the far-reaching effects of sin—shame, separation, and brokenness—while also pointing to God’s grace and the promise of redemption.

In this sermon, Year of the Bible - Why Everything Exists from Genesis 1:1–2:25, Justin Smith explores the truth that everything in existence was created with intention and purpose by God. He explains that creation was not random, but rather a reflection of God’s character—His creativity, order, and goodness. From the opening words of Genesis, where God speaks life into what was formless and void, we see that His Word brings meaning and structure. Humanity, created in God’s image, is given a distinct purpose: to reflect His likeness and steward His creation. Justin also points out how Genesis introduces rhythms of both work and rest, reminding us that true flourishing comes not only through our efforts but also through resting in God’s presence. Finally, he highlights the relational design found in Genesis 2, where God creates community through the first human relationship, showing that we were made for connection, companionship, and covenant love. This passage reminds us that our lives are not accidents—we exist because God willed it, and our purpose is found in living according to His design.

In this message, Ryan Perkins walks through the final chapters of Acts, showing how Paul’s bold witness in the face of trials, imprisonment, and opposition points us to the bigger story of God’s mission in the world. As we follow Paul’s journey, we’re reminded that every believer has a role to play in advancing the gospel — whether in seasons of success, suffering, or everyday faithfulness. This sermon invites us to consider how our own lives fit into God’s unfolding story and how we can live with courage, purpose, and hope.

In this sermon titled Proclaiming Jesus in a City Filled With Idols, Ryan Perkins explores Acts 17:16–34, unpacking Paul’s powerful encounter with a culture steeped in religious statuary and philosophical intrigue. As Paul awaits his companions in Athens, his spirit is stirred by the city’s rampant idolatry—yet he uses that very context as a bridge to the truth. Addressing both Jews and curious pagans, he seizes upon the altar inscribed “To an Unknown God” as a springboard to introduce the true Creator—he who breathes life into all, doesn’t dwell in temples of wood or stone, and invites us into relationship. With winsome reasoning, Paul reframes Athens’s spiritual hunger toward the living God. Through vivid illustrations and well-timed cultural engagement, Perkins invites listeners to consider idols in their own cities and hearts, and challenges them to proclaim the unknown God now revealed in Jesus.

In this episode, Ryan Perkins unpacks Acts 16:6–40 to explore what it truly means to know and follow God’s will. Drawing from Paul and Silas’s journey through closed doors, divine redirection, unexpected encounters, and even imprisonment, Ryan shows how God’s guidance often comes in surprising ways. Through vivid storytelling and practical application, this message challenges listeners to stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit, embrace God’s detours, and trust that every twist in the road can lead to greater Kingdom impact.

What does it really mean to make disciples? In Acts 16:1–5, we see Paul invite Timothy into a life of mission, mentorship, and maturity. In this message, Justin Harlan Smith explores how discipleship is more than a program — it’s a way of life marked by intentional relationships, spiritual formation, and multiplication. Whether you're just beginning your faith journey or leading others in theirs, this passage challenges us to step into the beautiful, sometimes messy, always purposeful art of making disciples.

What if the local church was never meant to be passive—but powerful? In this message, Ryan Perkins unpacks Acts 13:1–4, where we see the early church in Antioch stepping boldly into God's mission. Through prayer, fasting, and obedience, one church becomes the launchpad for global transformation. Ryan challenges us to believe that the same Spirit at work in Antioch is at work in us today—calling us to be a sending, Spirit-led church that changes the world, one step of obedience at a time.

In Acts 12, we see a clash of narratives — Herod’s pursuit of power versus the Church’s unwavering trust in a greater story. In this sermon, Ryan Perkins challenges us to examine the story we’re living in. Are we swept up in a narrative of fear, control, and self-preservation? Or are we rooted in the hope, authority, and mission of God?

This message invites us to trust God's hand even when we can't see His plan — and to remember that no matter how dark the chapter may seem, His story ends in victory.

In this message from Acts 10, Ryan Perkins unpacks the story of Peter’s vision and his encounter with Cornelius to show how God transforms the way we see people, purpose, and His plan. This chapter marks a turning point in the early church—where the gospel breaks beyond cultural and religious boundaries. Ryan challenges us to consider how God might be shifting our perspective today and invites us to step into a bigger vision of His kingdom.