The Summons: Grappling With God’s Kingdom and King

Mark 1:14-20 

Jon Morales 

Picture a typical day in your life: your morning routine, your commute to work, your wind-down time at night. Over the years, these rhythms settle in and become second nature to you. You perfect your breakfast recipe, learn the quickest route across town, and end each evening preparing for the next day. Eventually, the familiar becomes most comfortable. 

But what if that comfort was never meant to be the end goal? What if our routines were meant to be interrupted? What if we were made for more? 

Join us this Sunday as we begin a new series in the Gospel of Mark and discover the kind of life the King is calling us into. 

Vision Sundays

Psalm 67 

Jon Morales

When you think of missions, what comes to mind? Traveling overseas to serve the poor? Building homes and raising support? Bold evangelism in the streets? For many, the idea of reaching the nations feels overwhelming, whether it’s too costly, too time-consuming, or beyond our comfort zones. It’s easy to assume that “this calling must be for someone else.” 

However, God reminds us that His plan for the nations involves something simple yet powerful: our generosity. 

Join us as we read Psalm 67 and discover how our surrender can bring blessing, joy and salvation to the nations. 

Vision Sundays

Revelation 5:9

Jon Morales

In Japan, a sign of respect is to finish all the food on your plate, avoiding “mottainai”, or wastefulness. In China, leaving a small amount of food on your plate is polite, communicating that the host has provided more than enough.

In Germany, punctuality is highly valued and arriving exactly on time can even be seen as late. In Spain however, arriving late is often the norm, as it shows that the guest is relaxed and not rushing the host.

These are only a few of the numerous examples of diverse ways of life we see exemplified across our world. What can unite nations that are so different from one another? Could it be that we all have a need for food? That we all crave sleep? Perhaps that we all have the desire to be loved?

The answers to these may all be yes, but none of them are fully complete. Join us this Sunday as we discover what truly unites the nations together. 

AI, Identity, and What it Means to be Human

Abdu Murray

A woman sits with a knitting pattern, carefully planning each stitch of her creation. She chooses the yarn, the needles and the design, already envisioning the finished work before the first knot is even made.

Similarly, God knew you before you even knew yourself. Though many spend their lives searching for their identity, Scripture reminds us that God has already carefully knitted us together (Psalm 139:13).

Join us this Sunday as we explore the nature of what God has intricately woven into our true identity.

Advent: The Beginning of the Good News

Mark 1:9-13

Jon Morales

Advent: The Beginning of the Good NewsMark 1:1-8 Jon Morales Imagine a candle burning in a dark room, providing both warmth and light. Picture a lantern being held by a traveler who is seeking to find their way amidst the night. Consider the sun, the brightest light we daily behold, replacing the night entirely with its massive rays.

But even the sun pales in comparison to the Great Light that has come to overcome the darkness. The fulfilled prophecy in Matthew 4:16a says, "The people who live in darkness have seen a great light." This light is the Messiah, bringing the good news to his beloved people.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Advent series, discovering more about our Great Light.

Advent: The Beginning of the Good News

Mark 1:1-6

Jon Morales

Gifts arrive in many shapes and sizes. They are often wrapped in paper and ribbons as signs of preparation for the grand reveal. 

And just as wrapping paper implies readiness for the gift inside, so our hearts must bear the mark of readiness for our Savior. During Advent, we prepare our hearts for the greatest gift of all, the coming Messiah. 

Join us this week in our Advent series as we explore how repentance prepares us to meet the Messiah. 

Advent: The Beginning of the Good News

Mark 1:1-3

Jon Morales

For many of us, Christmas preparation involves decorating the tree, hanging up the stockings, and stringing the lights. Meals with family are enjoyed while carols play, and excitement builds for this long-awaited day. While these traditions are joyful and festive, true Christmas preparation started long before us, carrying eternal significance. It began with God’s great plan for the salvation of the world through the Messiah. And just like scripture resounds with songs of anticipation for the coming King, our preparations ought to echo this reverent tune.

Join us this week in our Advent series as we learn how to prepare our hearts for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Can We Know God?

1 John 5:13-21

Jon Morales

There are so many things we long to be certain about:

Will we retire securely?

Will we pass the next exam?

Will our parenting be fruitful?

To bridge the gap between uncertainty and assurance, we gather data, do our research and make educated guesses - attempting to avoid error. However, life is not about collecting the right information and controlling every aspect of our story. It is about forming a relationship with the One who already knows every detail, down to the number of hairs on our heads.

Join us this Sunday as we conclude our 1 John series and answer the question, “Can we know God?”

Can We Know God?

1 John 5:4b-12

Jon Morales

Life offers a myriad of doors to choose from. Some promise success, comfort, or approval, but they all lead to dead ends. There is one door that leads to eternal life, truth, and communion with God. But the question remains: do you have the key?

Join us this week as we continue our 1 John series and uncover the key that unlocks lasting assurance, unshakable truth, and a relationship with the God who never changes.