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What do we do when life takes us into the darkest valley?

In this message from Psalm 23:4, we explore how God meets us in seasons of grief, suffering, uncertainty, and fear. Rather than running from the darkness or allowing ourselves to become stuck in it, we are invited to trust the Shepherd who walks with us through every valley.

Through the imagery of the shepherd's rod and staff, we discover the comfort of God's protection, guidance, and presence. We also learn that some of the deepest spiritual growth happens in seasons of darkness—things that can only bloom when life isn't filled with sunshine.

The valley isn't your destination, and you don't have to walk through it alone. Jesus is with you.

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In this message from Psalm 23, Pastor Ryan explores what it means to trust the Good Shepherd through every season of life. Using the imagery of green pastures and the wilderness, he challenges us to reconsider our expectations of faith and recognize that God can do some of His greatest work in the difficult, painful seasons we often want to escape.

Drawing from his own experience during a 12-week sabbatical, Pastor Ryan shares how slowing down allowed God to reveal the hurt in his heart and begin the process of restoration. Through Psalm 23:1–3, we’re reminded that God provides what we need, invites us into rest, restores our souls, and leads us toward righteous living and healthier relationships.

Rather than constantly trying to escape the difficult seasons, what would it look like to invite God to meet us right where we are? Discover how trusting Jesus, embracing vulnerability, and being lovingly present for one another can transform our lives and our communities.

Scripture: Psalm 23:1–3

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What does it really mean to know God? In this message, we revisit the Do You Know Him? teaching series and explore the character of God revealed in Exodus 34:6–7. Through Scripture, personal testimonies, and practical reflection, we discover what it means that God is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and overflowing in truth.

As we consider how God's character shapes our faith, we're challenged to extend compassion and grace to others, embrace His faithful love even in our brokenness, and stop hiding behind shame and fear. God's truth is more than information—it's a firm foundation that transforms how we live.

The question is not simply whether you know about God, but whether you truly know Him. Join us as we explore what it means to become more vulnerable before our Heavenly Father and experience the freedom found in His love.

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In this message from our series Do You Know Him?, Pastor Brandon explores the powerful Hebrew word hesed—often translated as faithful love, steadfast love, or loving kindness. Through Exodus 34 and other key passages throughout Scripture, we discover that God's love isn't based on our performance. It's a committed, covenant love that keeps its promises, remains present in our worst moments, and pursues us even when we run.

Whether you're carrying shame, struggling with failure, or wondering if God has given up on you, this message is a reminder that God's faithful love never lets go. Learn the difference between grace and hesed, why God's attachment to His people matters, and how His love empowers us to stay committed to others when relationships become difficult.

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In this message from Exodus 34, we explore one of God's defining characteristics: He is slow to anger. Discover how God's patience flows from His compassion, grace, and deep desire to forgive, restore, and reconcile His people. Through Scripture and practical examples, we're reminded that God's patience is not passivity toward sin, but an expression of His love that leads us to repentance and transformation through Jesus Christ.

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What does it really mean that God is gracious?

In Week 2 of our Do You Know Him? series, we explore one of the most frequently repeated descriptions of God throughout Scripture: "compassionate and gracious." This message examines how God's grace flows from His loving character and why it is not something we can earn, deserve, or achieve through our own efforts.

Discover how God's grace has been at work from the beginning of creation through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We'll also look at three powerful expressions of grace in the Christian life: saving grace, justifying grace, and sanctifying grace—and how each one transforms our relationship with God.

Whether you're struggling with guilt, wondering if you've gone too far, or seeking a deeper understanding of God's love, this message is a reminder that His grace is sufficient and available to all who receive it.

In this message, Brandon kicks off the new series Do You Know Him? by exploring one of the most important questions of faith: What is God really like? Looking at Exodus 34, he unpacks God's own description of Himself as compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in faithful love. Through the stories of Moses, David, Jonah, and Jesus, this message challenges us to let go of false pictures of God and embrace the depth of His compassion toward us—and others.

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What if the interruptions in your life are actually divine appointments?

In this message, Pastor Brandon shares a powerful story from a church member whose ordinary trip to KFC became an unexpected encounter with God's compassion. Through Sean's testimony and Jesus' restoration of Peter in John 21, we explore how God meets us in everyday places and invites us into meaningful spiritual conversations.

Discover four practical tools for recognizing God's presence in ordinary moments, responding with compassion, and helping others see Jesus in their own stories. Most importantly, be reminded that our faith is not built on performance or earning God's favor—it is founded entirely on the grace and love of Jesus Christ.

Whether you're at church, at work, or standing in line at a fast-food restaurant, God may be closer than you think.

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In the final message of the Right Side Up Kingdom series, we explore Jesus' parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-29. Both builders heard the same words and faced the same storm, but only one house stood firm. This powerful teaching reminds us that faith is built through obedience, not just knowledge, and that the foundation of our lives is revealed when life's storms arrive. The question Jesus leaves us with is simple but profound: Will your life hold?

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Join us as we conclude Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount with a powerful challenge: Are we truly following Jesus, or just claiming to? Through the imagery of two gates, two trees, and two confessions, this message explores what genuine faith looks like, how our lives reveal what’s really shaping us, and why a relationship with Christ is more than words alone. Discover how the Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out and what it means to live out a faith that extends beyond Sunday into every area of life.

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Sturgis, MI 49091