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. 

Can We Know God?

1 John 4:16b-21

Caleb Middleton

Throughout Scripture, the imagery of being rooted, planted, and grown paints a beautiful picture of spiritual formation. Like a tiny seed placed into soil, believers are planted by God and watered by His word. Over time, roots stretch deep into the ground, securing us in the love of the Father and forming a strong foundation beneath what was once so small. From this tender care and steady growth, something beautiful begins to bloom: the fruit of love.

Join us this week in our 1 John series as we seek to be rooted in God’s truth, growing toward the goal of Christ-like love.

Can We Know God?

1 John 4:7-16a

Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter addressed to you. The pages are filled with truth, affection, and invitation. It speaks not only of who you are, but of a deep desire to draw near to you.

God has written you a love letter - one inked in grace and sealed with blood. Scripture reveals a love that never fades and a God who calls us to dwell with Him, a message spanning generations and enduring forever.

Join us this week in our 1 John series as we read God’s love letter and discover how to respond with receptive hearts.

Can We Know God?

1 John 4:1-6

Brent Buttermore

In 1 Kings 19, God’s voice doesn’t rush through the wind, quake through the earth, or blaze like a fire. Rather it comes as a gentle whisper, a quiet invitation to draw near to Him.

Believers today are surrounded by the loud voices of politicians, influencers, and media — all seeking our attention. But God speaks differently. In a world that shouts, the disciple must learn to listen, pause, and discern for God’s voice.

Join us this week in our 1 John series as we learn how to recognize the voice of our Father amid the noise of the world, and how to respond in courage and faith.

Can We Know God?

1 John 3:18-24

Jon Morales

We love acting as the authors of our own lives. We outline every chapter carefully avoiding crisis and failure, ensuring that our story ends in blessing, prosperity and joy.

Fortunately, we are not the true writers.

The Author of the universe is the author of every one of our stories, detailing them with eternal significance. As followers of Him, we need to learn how to put down the pen and surrender our lives to the Author and Perfector of our faith.

Join us this week in our 1 John series as we learn to follow God’s perfect version of our story.

Can We Know God?

Pastor Jon Morales

1 John 3:11-18

The Oxford Dictionary offers several definitions of love:

1. An intense feeling of deep affection
2. To like or enjoy very much
3. Great interest or pleasure in something

These definitions portray the excitement, joy and emotion that love can bring to life. But something is missing in these descriptions. If love is simply a feeling or preference, what happens when they dissolve? What if there is more to the story of love?

Join us this week in our 1 John sermon series to discover how God defines love.

Can We Know God?

Pastor Blaine Dennison

1 John 2:29-3:10

Have you ever looked at yourself in a mirror and wondered “who am I?” The world in which we live offers a myriad of lifestyles and identities to reflect. As we lose sight of our true selves, we begin to mirror the actions, appearances and words of the world until eventually we become unrecognizable. Once more you wonder, “who am I”?

In a world that leaves us searching for our identity, we must come back to our Heavenly Father for the answer.