In this week’s message, we continued our Before and After series in the Gospel of John by looking at Nicodemus’s conversation with Jesus. Real change doesn’t happen by our own strength—it happens when we’re born again in Jesus. In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus the simple but life-changing truth: look up and believe. Just like Nicodemus, we all need to face the uncomfortable truth that we can’t save ourselves, but God has made a way through Jesus.

We also heard Mike’s powerful testimony of how God brought him from darkness and despair into light and hope. His story is proof that no matter how far you feel from God, transformation is possible when you put your trust in Christ.

The good news is simple yet life–changing: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

We’re stepping into the pages of Scripture to witness the life-changing encounters people had with Jesus — moments where everything shifted. Before meeting Him, their lives were filled with brokenness, shame, and searching for something to satisfy the deep ache in their souls.

After meeting Jesus, they discovered hope, freedom, and a new sense of purpose they never imagined possible. We began this journey with the story of the woman at the well in John 4. She came to draw water in the heat of the day, hiding from the eyes of others. Her life up to that point had been marked by rejection, failed relationships, and a deep thirst for something more. But then she met Jesus.

In one conversation, He spoke to the deepest parts of her heart. He knew her story — every detail — and instead of turning away, He offered her living water. Her shame was replaced with boldness. Her emptiness overflowed with joy. And she ran back to her village to tell everyone about the man who had changed everything.

Her before was brokenness.

Her after was transformation. 

This weekend marked a major milestone in the life of our church as Tyler unveiled the bold vision for The Next Ten Years of Love the ‘Ville.

Through the first ten years, we have unleashed Jesus’ love in stunning and spectacular ways. We have seen thousands of people serving tens of thousands of hours and giving millions of dollars to the most impactful nonprofits, most pressing needs, and most vital institutions in the city. Our neighbors are better off because of us. Thousands have come to know Jesus' love through us.

Jesus is why! You are the how!

But we’re just getting started. In this message, Tyler casts vision for the future—a citywide expansion of Love the ‘Ville. We’ll sustain what we’ve already built and launch three big new initiatives that will take this movement to the next level.

Listen to the message to hear the full vision for The Next Ten and learn how you can be part of what’s next. 

The episode emphasizes that worship is not just a Sunday ritual but a deep, eternal practice meant to mirror the heavenly reality. By contemplating future glory—where worship is unceasing, unity reigns, and Christ is the center—the podcast encourages believers to embrace worship as a current expression of heavenly truth. They discuss struggles with singing in church, the value of obedience even when feelings don't align, and the transforming power of communal praise. Worship is portrayed as both a command and a healing, liberating act that connects believers to God's eternal kingdom. Ultimately, the message is clear: worship now prepares us for worship forever.

Terrence joins our worship leaders for another special episode of the Northeast Podcast. In this series, we’re diving into the heart of worship—exploring how God is calling us, as a church, to deepen our worship culture, make it more centered on Him, and align more fully with His purpose for our lives and community.

In this episode, Terrence, Lindsay, and Corbin explore what it means to “get worship wrong,” focusing on how worship can become misaligned when it centers on performance, personal validation, or emotion rather than authentic adoration of God. The team shares stories of humorous worship fails and challenges the church to move beyond autopilot, urging self-audit, vulnerability, and intentionality in worship both corporately and personally.

This week, Terrence uncovers how worship—intended to glorify God—can be corrupted by guilt, duty, or personal agendas. His message offers a deep diagnostic tool for modern believers, especially those in church culture who risk coasting through faith. He balances conviction and grace, warning against superficial worship while holding up the joy of childlike connection with God.

Whether struggling with shame, burnout, or disappointment, listeners are reminded that true worship begins in identity—that Jesus rejoices over us, and from that place, we can offer Him worship that echoes Heaven.

“Worship is seeing what God is worth and giving Him what He’s worth.”

Not what you think He wants, not what culture expects, but what He actually deserves.

Terrence joins our worship leaders for another special episode of the Northeast Podcast.

In this series, we’re diving into the heart of worship—exploring how God is calling us, as a church, to deepen our worship culture, make it more centered on Him, and align more fully with His purpose for our lives and community.

This episode serves as companion content for our church’s three-week worship series, Echo. Our hope is that it encourages you to engage more deeply, reflect more intentionally, and grow spiritually as we walk together in this season of worship.