Pastor Caleb Pagley joins us this morning to break down the name Jehovah Shalom, The God of Peace. Peace is more than just a feeling or absence of conflict, but as a divine presence embodied by God Himself. Peace can be broken down into three key theological perspectives: God the Father as the Lord of Peace, Jesus Christ as the Prince of Peace, and the Holy Spirit as the source of peace. We don’t chase after peace, we choose it from the LORD. And consistent practice of peace in our lives returns fruitful in all situations as the Spirit matures peace within us.

Sermon Recap: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Pwz7vrKuC_Zp4gWdhJ5AcxfzPkNzBNwJzgiRbmwsQxc/preview?tab=t.0

Pastor Nick Bertin shares the concept of Jesus not just being a Savior, but also Lord of one's life. He challenges us today to move beyond a surface-level faith that merely acknowledges salvation, and instead embrace a relationship where Christ has complete authority. Obedience in our life always requires sacrifice. It may be difficult, and it will cost us something to fully obey after Him, but the sacrifice is always worth it. Just like the wedding isn’t the marriage…The goal is not just the salvation moment but the journey in following Him daily!

Pastor Mason's message centers on God as Jehovah Rohi, “The Lord is my Shepherd,” revealing His deep care, guidance, and protection for His people. Like sheep, we are prone to wander, fear, and attempt to lead ourselves, yet only the Good Shepherd knows what’s best for us. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, not only protects and provides for us—He corrects us in love to bring us back to the right path. Through stories, Scripture, and reflection, the message challenges believers to stop striving to lead their own lives and instead fully submit to the Shepherd’s voice. Ultimately, it reminds us that Jesus is still pursuing the lost, calling each of us by name, and carrying us home to safety and abundant life in Him.Sermon Recap:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1viLnitxq77qPNKspsP3BZTmUo3uZ6dOxGtj8bZZc6h8/preview?tab=t.0

Pastor Brandon Cotten joins us this morning as we open a new series on the names of God. Our relationship with God is a familial connection rather than a transactional business arrangement. Through Christ, Christians are adopted as children of God, with full inheritance rights, unconditional love, and direct access to their Heavenly Father. Pastor Brandon challenges us to move beyond a fear-based, performance-driven spiritual approach to understanding God's love as parental, nurturing, and unconditional.

Pastor Mark Pagley finished out the vision series today with this sermon “Just One More Soul.” We see through Luke 15, three parables given by Jesus. The parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. All of these stories have three things in common: something in the right place, something in the wrong place(lost), and a person representing God. We learn from these parables God’s focus is the same - a heart focused on the lost. This was the original design for following Jesus, and if our version of following Him does not lead us to reaching others…it’s not the right design. We can’t allow distance in our following of Jesus, because that’s when we lose focus and our heart changes. The “end-times” kind of christianity can either be us rowing away, content in our own salvation, or risking everything to go get one more soul. What will you choose?

This week we talk about Pastor Seth’s message “It’s Go Time” and how easy it is to let blessings become excuses that keep us from full obedience to God. Between hilarious Sunday moments and some real talk about obedience, we share stories of worship, family, and learning to go deeper in friendships and faith.We remind ourselves that every good gift from God is meant to be used for His glory — not as an excuse to stay comfortable.💬 If this encouraged you, share it with someone you love who might need the reminder too.00:00 – Welcome back & Sunday chaos 03:42 – Worship stories and “joyful noise” moments 10:10 – Funny Sunday moments16:58 – Seth’s “Go Time” vision and the church survey 23:44 – When blessings become excuses for disobedience 30:25 – Seeing God in everyday moments 38:10 – Getting past surface conversations with friends 49:02 – How to steward blessings instead of idolizing them 58:21 – Final reflections: We’re blessed to be a blessing

Pastor Seth explores the challenging concept of true discipleship. While Jesus extends a wide invitation to all people, He also presents a narrow expectation of complete surrender. Centered on Luke 14 and John 5, following Christ requires more than passive participation—it demands active transformation. God invites everyone to His table, but discipleship requires a willingness to change, give up everything, and move forward from our past limitations. Grace is free but growth will cost us! The prayer is simple “God. Change. Me.”

It’s Go Time! This is a critical moment for the church to act, not coast. God has called us to Go, go out and reach those who aren’t in “the house” yet. Drawing from Luke 14's parable of the great banquet, this passage challenges believers to overcome excuses, embrace God's call, and actively participate in spreading the Gospel. It is evident there are global and local signs of spiritual awakening, significant Christian conversions, missionary work, and church growth! As believers, we need to respond with hunger, humility, and a willingness to reach out to broken and marginalized people.

Our words matter. Proverbs 18:21 tells us that death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. What we say reflects what’s going on in our hearts, and our words can either build up or tear down.In this episode, we explore how words spoken decades ago still impact us today, why even “joking” can cause harm, and how encouragement can shift lives. The tongue is like a spiritual check engine light—what comes out of our mouths reveals the condition of our hearts.Speak life and speak truth as light in a world full of darkness.

This week, our founding pastor Rick Bezet came and shared on how to grow up spiritually. The book of James talks a lot about how we can mature in our faith in so many ways. Some key aspects for those who are mature in their faith is that they: Choose joy, stay in God’s pace and place, practice gratitude daily, and always are building the kingdom with new souls.