What does Jesus really say about gender, marriage, divorce, and singleness? In Matthew 19, Jesus, through His great love for us, reveals good news in a both deeply loving and radically countercultural vision of identity and relationships. Today we explore why gender matters, how marriage reflects God’s design, when divorce is permissible, and how singleness […]

What does real greatness look like in the eyes of Jesus? In this message from Matthew 18:1–20, we discover that the Real Jesus calls us to embrace humility, care deeply for children, and pursue reconciliation when relationships break down. Whether it’s trusting God like a child, parenting with grace, or navigating conflict with courage and […]

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Palm Sunday begins the most significant week in history, and it’s easy to get close to Jesus—appreciating His teachings, His miracles, even His divinity—and still miss who He really is. In this message, Pastor Eric Holmstrom walks through Matthew 21:1–11 to answer a simple but foundational question: Who is Jesus, really? Jesus is a promise […]

This week, we continue our series “The Real Jesus: What He Said, What He Did, and How We Follow” with a powerful look at Matthew 17. Jesus is both fully God and fully human, we see both His divinity and His humanity on display. From the transfiguration on the mountain to His compassionate response in […]

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus? Pastor Glenn Returns to preach at Purpose Church for the first time since retirement! In this message, we explore Matthew 16 and the different kinds of faith—no faith, little faith, saving faith, and serving faith. From the Pharisees demanding a sign to Peter’s confession of Christ, we […]

What does it truly mean to live? In this message, Pastor Eric Holmstrom unpacks Matthew 15, challenging us to see what Jesus is doing and ask ourselves if we’re really living the life He calls us to. From the faith of the Canaanite woman to Jesus’ miraculous provision, we’re reminded that when we partner with […]

In this message, Joey Versace helps us explore the tension between faith and doubt—how we balance what we know, how we feel, and what we do. Following the disciples’ journey in Matthew 14, we see their struggle after receiving the news of John the Baptist’s death, leading up to the moment when Jesus enters their […]

This week, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The Real Jesus. As we go through Matthew Jesus teaches us in parables. Today, we look at the parables in a lens that shows Jesus didn’t teach in confusing riddles, but rather, He had a point and was speaking clearly to those listening. Study Guide | Download […]

In Matthew 11 Jesus makes it clear He wants the burden to follow Him to be light. He will walk alongside us and guide us through the pain of life. Jesus doesn’t declare to remove hardship, but rather be our refuge to get through it! Study Guide | Download Audio File