Our Goal Is Love

Throughout history, people have used the Bible to defend terrible actions—to justify slavery, excuse injustice, defend immoral behavior, and condemn others. How does a book that reveals God’s perfect love end up twisted to rationalize such harm?The problem often comes when we read the Bible without knowing its single, unshakable truth: it has one Author with one point. When we lose sight of that, the message gets fractured, and the results can be devastating.This week, we’ll close our series Faith for a Reason by asking: What is the Bible really all about? From Genesis to Revelation, is there a thread that ties it all together? And if so, how do we leverage that single message to hear God’s authentic voice in the pages of Scripture?Join us tomorrow as we take a sweeping look at Scripture to uncover the heartbeat of God’s Word—and why this truth changes everything about how we read it.

Message from Major Dalton on August 24, 2025

Message from Cary Borkert on August 17, 2025

Some voices claim to speak for God—but their words bring harm instead of hope. History is full of people who have declared, “God told me…” before saying things that crushed, deceived, or destroyed. How do we know if God has truly spoken? And if He has, how can we be sure we are hearing Him?This week in Faith for a Reason, we face the question: “Has God spoken in the Bible?”When we look at the beauty and complexity of our universe, we see clear evidence that it was made—not by accident, but with intention and care. That level of care points to a Creator who values His creation deeply. But if this God exists, would He leave us guessing about who He is? Or would He speak clearly so we can know Him?In this message, we’ll wrestle with the difference between human claims about God’s words and the actual voice of God revealed in Scripture. We’ll explore why the Bible stands apart from every other source, and how it offers a trustworthy, life-giving message to a world full of competing voices.

Message from Major Dalton on August 3, 2025

Discover the profound meaning of redemption through the story of Ruth chapter 4. This message explores the contrast between false and true redeemers, revealing three essential qualifications for genuine redemption: the right, the resources, and the resolve. The unnamed man in Ruth 4 represents false redeemers in our lives - those people, things, or systems that promise fulfillment but ultimately fail us because they're self-serving. These might include political leaders, material possessions, career success, or legalistic religious systems that we mistakenly look to for salvation. Boaz, however, demonstrates true redemption by publicly committing to Ruth, not just acquiring property but building a relationship with her. This biblical story points directly to Jesus Christ as our ultimate Redeemer who has the right (becoming human), the resources (perfect righteousness), and the resolve (willingly dying for us despite knowing all our failures). Learn how to identify false redeemers in your life using the guidance of the first two commandments, and discover how focusing on Jesus as your true Redeemer brings freedom and fulfillment. This message will help you examine your heart to recognize where you might be turning to false redeemers for security, identity, or fulfillment, and guide you toward trusting Jesus more fully. Perfect for anyone seeking deeper understanding of biblical redemption, struggling with legalism, or wanting to strengthen their relationship with Christ.

Message from Major Dalton on July 6, 2025

Message from Major Dalton on June 29, 2025

Sometimes, the most ordinary days are the ones that change everything.Ruth didn’t wake up thinking she would meet the man who would rewrite her story—and shape the future of God’s people. She just got up, went to work, and did the next right thing.But God was already there, weaving something beautiful through her faithfulness.Join us this week as we walk through Ruth 2 and discover what it means to be seen, known, and loved by the One who never forgets us.Come ready to be reminded:You may feel forgotten… but you are not.

Message from Major Dalton on June 15, 2025