We tend to treat ourselves as the ultimate idol in our lives, bragging about who we are and what we’ve accomplished. How do you view yourself and talk about what you’ve done? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen points us to God’s expectations for us and how we all miss them miserably. We don’t fulfill the Law

So often, instead of fearing God, we fear people and the circumstances around us. How do you view your life and your decisions? Pastor Justin Detmers reminds us that on our own we are totally unable to be right in God’s eyes. Unless Jesus washes us, we won’t be clean. We need His help to

When we seek praise from people rather than God, we often create the appearance of a life that’s so highly curated it looks nothing like ours. Where in your life do you find yourself grasping for the praise of others rather than God? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that God doesn’t look at the

We all have different backgrounds and histories; some we’re proud of and some we’re ashamed of. Are you putting your confidence in how well or poor you’ve upheld your religious practices in life? Pastor Tony Pyle reminds us that as humans we are all in the same boat when it comes to our standing before

When we read about sin in the Bible, we may react with a “how dare you God,” or with an arrogant “amen,” or simply carry on with what we know to be wrong. How do you respond to sin being called out as sin? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that we are all in

All of creation points to the magnitude and glory of God. Where in your life do you find yourself worshiping what He has made rather than God Himself? Pastor James Granger reminds us that it is in our nature to worship what is created, yet we have a Creator God who is worthy of all

The life of a Christ-follower could be summed up in one act: faith. Yet this single act of faith can be one of the most challenging pursuits we’ll ever face. Do you have faith to believe the truth of God? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen opens up our series in the book of Romans with a

We all have our unique communities and contexts in which we live, yet the Apostle Paul calls us to be all things to all people? How can we engage with everyone; especially those with whom we may disagree? MSU Venue Director Young Yi challenges us to intellectually and culturally know the people around us, so

Our world feels fundamentally divided with walls being built between churches, inside of churches, between families, neighbors, friends, and people groups. How do you engage with those who are different from you? Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen reminds us that in the Church, we are all united as a family in Jesus. God breaks down the

The year 2020 has tossed out almost everyone’s plans, but a pandemic doesn’t stop God’s power. We’re taking another look at our five-year vision and how God has actually been using this season to further the work of the Church. Pastor Noel Jesse Heikkinen and all our venue directors join together to remind us of