Genesis 2 surprises us: even with meaningful work and God’s presence in the garden, the Lord says, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” In this message, Chris explores what that means for our design as image-bearers—made for mutuality, not isolation. We unpack the Hebrew phrase ezer kenegdo (“a strong help who corresponds”), why “helper” never implies inferiority, and how “from the side” paints a picture of equality, dignity, and shared vocation. Yes, marriage is in view—but Scripture also widens the lens to friendship, spiritual family, and the church as covenantal belonging.
Along the way we tackle common distortions (domination and radical individualism), celebrate the given-ness of our embodied sex as male and female, and consider how the gospel forms a new people who live with and for one another.
The refrain we carry home: Made together, not alone—side by side, God’s love is shown.
Text: Genesis 2:18–25.

Genesis 2 shifts the focus from the cosmic scope of creation to the intimacy of dust and breath. In this message, Pastor Chris explores what it means to be human—fragile yet filled with God’s Spirit, priests placed in sacred space, and creatures made with limits that are not failures but gifts. We wrestle with the trees in the garden, the boundaries God sets, and the invitation to embrace our dust-ness without despair. In Christ, the true Adam, what is fragile is not wasted, what is borrowed is returned, and what is dust will one day shine with imperishable glory.

At the climax of creation, God places his image in the world—not in statues of stone or rulers on thrones, but in humanity itself, male and female. In this message, Pastor Chris unpacks what it means to be God’s living images: to rule with justice and care, to reflect his character, to multiply life and faith, and to rest in his presence. Sin distorts this vocation, but in Jesus—the exact image of God—we see it fully restored. This is the invitation: to live as true image-bearers, joining God in his mission to fill the earth with his glory.

Life often feels like a scene from The Bear—loud, messy, and chaotic. In Genesis 1, we meet a God who brings order out of disorder, fills creation with His presence, and declares it good. This sermon explores how the creation account isn’t just ancient poetry—it’s a lens for seeing our world and our lives today. Discover how God’s order can bring peace to your chaos, His presence can anchor you in fear, and His goodness can restore your hope, all made visible in Jesus Christ, the dawn of new creation.

In the opening of our Genesis 1–11 series, we step into the ancient world behind the text to ask not “How did this happen?” but “What kind of story is this—and what kind of God does it reveal?”
Pastor Chris invites us to slow down, reframe our questions, and behold a Creator who doesn’t fear the chaos but hovers over it—present, patient, and full of purpose.
This message explores the first two verses of Genesis 1, ancient creation narratives, the meaning of tohu va vohu, and the Spirit’s hovering presence in the darkness.
Because before anything is formed or filled, God is already there.

What do we do when the weight of the world feels unbearable—when we see broken systems, shattered lives, and deep injustice all around us? In this sermon, we’re invited to anchor our hope not in utopian dreams or political fixes, but in the promise of Jesus: “Behold, I am making all things new.”

Preaching from Revelation 21, this message explores the final act of the biblical story—new creation—and what it means for how we live today. The future isn’t escape. It’s restoration. Heaven isn’t about clouds and harps—it’s about God coming down to dwell with his people, to wipe every tear, and to set all things right.

With honest stories of injustice and heartbreak from our own city, we’re reminded that Christian hope doesn’t mean checking out. It means living now as a counter-cultural, Spirit-empowered community that reflects the world to come. The church is political—not through power plays, but through love, sacrifice, and everyday faithfulness.

This is good news for the weary and the justice-hungry. God is not making all new things—He is making all things new.

What kind of God does Jesus reveal? In this sermon, Pastor Chris walks us through the story often called “The Prodigal Son”—but the focus isn’t just on the son who ran away. It’s about a Father who runs toward us.

Whether you carry shame like the younger son, or self-righteousness like the older, the parable speaks a deeper truth: God is not a reluctant landlord or a disappointed boss. He is a Father who sees you, sprints toward you, and throws a party in your honor.

This message explores how both sons misunderstood their Father—and how Jesus reframes our own assumptions about worth, repentance, obedience, and grace. It’s an open-ended invitation to drop the script and come inside.

Because the gospel isn’t just that you can come home—it’s that God is already running to meet you.

God’s power in us exceeds our wildest expectations, calling us to dream boldly and trust completely.