On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not with spectacle, but with humble clarity—riding a borrowed donkey, fully aware of where the road will lead. As the crowds shout with expectation, the real question echoing through the city is the one that still echoes in our own hearts today: “Who is this?” This is not just a moment of celebration—it’s a moment of identity, where Jesus shows us not only who He is, but invites us to remember who we are because of Him.

Pastor Alan delivers a powerful message that dives into the heart of identity—who God created you to be and how He uniquely designed you with gifts, purpose, and a place in His Church. Drawing from Romans 12, it challenges the cultural pull toward independence and invites you into a deeper, Spirit-led life of interdependence, where your uniqueness is not just accepted but essential. If you've ever wondered what makes you you and how that matters in God’s plan, this is the message you don’t want to miss.

This engaging message brings biblical truth to life in a way that both children and adults can understand. Through relatable illustrations—like kids' drawings, Legos, and personal stories—it explores how truly knowing Jesus transforms our identity. By asking, "Who do people say that I am?" and challenging us to reflect Christ in how we look, love, and live, this teaching invites us to fully embrace our calling as His followers.

Discover the profound journey of identity from Abraham to Paul in Galatians. This message from Sam Bundy explores how God’s promise to Abraham laid the foundation for a family marked not by circumcision or heritage, but by faith—uniting all people as heirs to that promise. If you've ever questioned your identity or where you truly belong, this message will show you that you are part of something far greater—a family established by faith and fulfilled through Christ.

What does it truly mean to be a disciple of Christ? In John 15, Jesus paints a powerful picture of our relationship with Him—we are branches, fully dependent on the True Vine, chosen to remain in His love and bear fruit that glorifies God. In this message Damon will challenge and encourage you to embrace a deeper connection with Christ, walking as His friend, abiding in His love, and living out His calling with purpose and joy.

This week Pastor Alan delivers a powerful exploration of Matthew 16:13-20, weaving biblical history, theological insight, and personal reflection into a compelling narrative. It delves into Jesus’ question, "Who do you say that I am?"—revealing how Peter’s confession of Christ as the Son of the Living God was both a moment of divine revelation and the beginning of his transformation. Through highs and lows, triumphs and failures, Pastor Alan illuminates how identity is not just given but forged in the refining fire of faith, ultimately challenging the reader to reflect on their own journey of becoming who God has called them to be.

Pastor Alan gives some incredible updates on the Northeast Community Park, celebrates the completion of Phases 1 and 2, announces Phase 3. Pastor invites us to invest and invite in the park in 2025. This year is the Year of Kids! Pastor Alan calls to pray for this generation and commit to invest time in the Year of Kids and commit to inviting families to participate in the Year of Kids! Let’s be all in!

Wendy and Jeremy Osborne share about their time in Ukraine as missionaries. They unveil the new direction that God has called them to in Malta. You can learn more about it on their website. Wendy shows us the gospel of John’s experience with Jesus and that darkness will never overcome the light!

This week Pastor Alan issues a powerful message from Matthew 5:13–16 that challenges us to embrace our identity as salt and light—preserving goodness, enhancing the world around us, and illuminating truth. Through storytelling, historical insights, and personal testimony, he highlights the transformative impact of living out one’s faith in a tangible way. More than just a call to belief, it’s an invitation to action—urging us to “live the Y” by expressing our God-given purpose in everyday life.

Life breaks things—dreams shatter, relationships crack, and plans fall apart—but Jesus came to restore, transforming brokenness into something more beautiful, where scars shine with redemption. This Sunday at Praise, we’ll explore Isaiah 61 and Luke 4 to see how Jesus not only heals us but calls us to be healers, turning mourning into joy and brokenness into a story of grace.