This week Pastor Brent reminds us that our thoughts shape the direction of our lives. He encourages us to guard against empty ways of thinking and instead let our minds be renewed and aligned with Christ.

Many arguments aren’t worth our energy, but the Bible does call us to “fight the good fight of faith” against the lies and attacks of the enemy. By putting on God’s armor—truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word—we can stand firm with confidence until the day Jesus brings the final victory.

Pastor Brent reminds us this Labor Day that all work is sacred, not just what happens inside the church walls. Through Scripture, he shows how our jobs can honor God when we work diligently, rest faithfully, and bring Christ’s light into the workplace.

Pastor Andy continues our mission series by teaching that finding Jesus as Savior is only the beginning—the real challenge is following Him as Lord. Discipleship means daily surrender, sacrifice, and staying close to Jesus as the one who leads us into true life.

Finding Jesus isn’t just a one-time decision—it’s an ongoing journey of discovering Him as our greatest treasure and Savior. This week, Pastor Andy unpacks Jesus’ parables and reminds us that while we seek Him, we also find that He has been seeking us all along.

In his farewell to the Ephesian elders, Paul urges believers to “pay careful attention” first to their own spiritual health and then to the well-being of those God has placed in their care. Guarding our souls and shepherding others isn’t optional—it’s essential for the sake of Christ and His Church, bought with His own blood.

In Ephesus, Paul’s growing influence sparked a riot he didn’t ask for—but one that revealed just how disruptive the gospel can be. This week, we’re reminded that following Jesus will bring opposition, but with spiritual grit and God’s help, we don’t give up.

In a city full of idols and competing worldviews, Paul models how to share the Gospel with both truth and cultural sensitivity. This message from Acts 17 challenges us to build bridges, not walls, as we engage a world in need of Jesus.

On Paul’s road trip to Philippi, we see how the gospel changes lives—from a wealthy businesswoman to a desperate jailer. Whether we’re facing open doors or hard days, God still nudges us toward people, places, and purpose.

As we kick off this new teaching series, we explore Paul's first missionary journey where the early church leaders fasted, prayed, and listened to the Holy Spirit's direction before sending Paul and Barnabas on mission. The natural question for us to ask today then is, "Where is God sending you?"