This Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Larry Smith explores The Absolute Necessity of the Holy Spirit through John 16:7–15. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit not as an accessory to faith, but as the very presence believers need to walk in truth, power, and intimacy with God. The Church was born through the Spirit — and we still desperately need Him today.

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The world promises peace but often leaves us exhausted. Jesus never promised a burden-free life—but He did promise rest for weary souls. Join Pastoral Candidate Nes Espinosa as we dive into Matthew 11:25–30 and explore Christ’s invitation to trade heavy burdens for His yoke, discovering peace, purpose, and the kind of rest only He can give.

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In this second week, Larry Smith continues the journey through Galatians 3:26–29, pressing deeper into the reality of the New Kingdom. In Christ, the old categories that once divided—ethnic, social, economic, and gender distinctions—no longer define value, access, or calling. The Gospel creates a new identity rooted in faith, not status.

This message explores how the Kingdom of God reorders our understanding of leadership, gifting, and participation in the body of Christ. If we are truly clothed with Christ, then every believer stands equally before God—heirs together of the promise, empowered by the Spirit, and commissioned for ministry without limitation.

Part 2 challenges us to live in alignment with what the Kingdom declares: one family, one faith, one inheritance. The question isn’t whether distinctions existed in the past—it’s whether we will embody the new reality Christ has established.

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Larry Smith unpacks Galatians 3:26–29 and explores what it means to truly be one in Christ. In this engaging conversation on women in ministry, we dive into identity, unity, calling, and how the Gospel breaks down barriers while empowering every believer to live out their God-given purpose. Whether you’re wrestling with questions or looking to grow deeper in understanding, this episode invites you into a thoughtful and Christ-centered discussion.

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What does it really mean to be clothed with Christ? In this episode, Pastor Larry Smith unpacks Galatians 3:26–29, revealing the powerful truth that our identity is no longer defined by our past, our status, or our differences—but by Jesus Himself.

Through faith, we are adopted as sons and daughters of God, united as one in Christ, and invited to live from a new identity marked by grace, belonging, and purpose. This message challenges us to step fully into who we are in Christ—and to reflect that identity in how we live, love, and see others.

You’re not just changed—you’re clothed in Christ.

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What does real Christian community actually look like? In this Youth Sunday message, Seth Cross unpacks Hebrews 10:23–25 and the way Jesus built relationships in circles—the 72, the 12, and the 3.

Following Jesus was never meant to be solo. It’s layered, intentional, and deeply connected. From wide community to close discipleship to inner-circle vulnerability, we see a model that challenges how we live today.

Are you just attending… or are you truly together?

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The world holds a tight grip on us—pulling us to chase status, security, and self. But Jesus flips it all. In Matthew 10:37–39, we’re confronted with a hard truth: if we try to keep our life on the world’s terms, we’ll lose it. But when we loosen that grip and trust Him, we finally find what real life is.

In this episode, Greg Snow unpacks what it means to let go, trust deeply, and discover the life Jesus promises—the kind the world can’t give and can’t take away.

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This Easter Sunday, 

Pastor Larry Smith takes us beyond the empty tomb and into the lives of the often-overlooked witnesses of the resurrection.
From Mary Magdalene—the first to see the risen Jesus—to Peter and the disciples back at their nets, to the two travelers walking the road to Emmaus, we see a powerful truth: Jesus meets people in unexpected places, in their doubt, grief, and even their return to old ways. Some recognized Him immediately. Others missed Him completely—at first.

This episode invites us to wrestle with a deeper question:
Will we recognize the resurrected Jesus when He shows up in our lives—and how will we respond when we do?
Because the resurrection isn’t just something to believe in… it’s Someone to encounter.

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Is that all you’ve got, Jesus?

As Gospel of Luke 19:28–44 unfolds, the crowd celebrates what looks like a victorious moment—palms waving, voices shouting, expectations rising. It’s Palm Sunday, and everything feels like the arrival of power, rescue, and glory.

But Jesus doesn’t meet their expectations—He rewrites them.

In this episode, we wrestle with a question many of us carry: What happens when Jesus doesn’t show up the way we thought He would? From a humble donkey to tears over a city, we see a Savior who refuses to fit into our limited vision of victory.

This isn’t weakness. This is a different kind of King.

Lean in as we explore how Jesus challenges our assumptions, exposes our shallow hopes, and invites us into a deeper understanding of who He truly is.

Because maybe the real question isn’t, “Is that all you’ve got, Jesus?”
…but “Have we been looking for the wrong thing all along?”

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In this episode, Reverend Wesley Johnson II calls us to slow down—and that’s exactly what this season of Lent is about.

Before we move forward, we reflect.

Acts 2 shows us a Church devoted to what mattered most: the Word, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. No distractions. Just deep, steady devotion.

Lent invites us back to that kind of faith.
Less noise. More presence.
Less rushing. More surrender.

Because the way forward isn’t doing more—it’s returning to what matters most.

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