In this message, Ben unpacks the profound truth that "Grace is opposed to earning, but not effort," tackling the common spiritual struggle of feeling the need to perform for God's love. He shares his personal journey of moving away from a "spiritual grind" to finding real freedom in his faith, challenging the idea that we're responsible for earning a percentage of our own grace. Discover how to re-center your identity as a beloved son or daughter of God, and learn two simple, life-changing shifts—slowing down your approach to Bible reading and adopting a practice of continual "Help, Thanks, Wow" prayer—that have re-energized his relationship with Jesus and can do the same for you.

Are you tired of the constant static? In a world that is louder and more demanding than ever before, we've become addicted to the noise of distraction, anxiety, and hustle, which has convinced us that God has gone silent. This four-part series, "Noise Canceling," challenges you to put on spiritual headphones by learning the habits that quiet the chaos so you can finally tune into the frequency of God's voice. Over four weeks, we dive into the disciplines of Listening through the Word (S.O.A.P. Method), Connection through Prayer (A.C.T.S. Model), Letting Go through Fasting, and Generosity through Giving—moving from a 'clenched fist' of anxiety to an 'open hand' of peace to take hold of the life that is truly life.

In the loudest era of human history, are you struggling to hear anything over the constant noise of distraction and anxiety? This message series, Noise Canceling, is a practical guide to building a spiritual toolkit that silences the chaos and tunes you into the voice of God. You will learn the Habit of Listening by moving from skimming the Bible to deeply engaging with it through the SOAP method; transform prayer from a transactional list of demands into a continuous, unedited line of Connection using the ACTS framework; and utilize the discipline of Fasting as a chisel to let go of the things you think you need, uncovering a life of profound peace and clarity. Stop being overwhelmed by the world's demands and start making the conscious choice to hear what truly matters.

In a world that is louder than ever, how do we find the frequency of God? This sermon series, "Noise Canceling," is a spiritual guide to tuning out the chaos and tuning into connection. Discover why you feel God has gone silent (spoiler: He hasn't—you're just distracted) and learn practical habits to quiet the noise. We break down the disciplines of the Word and Prayer: seeing Scripture not as a rulebook but as the bread you need to survive, and transforming prayer from a one-sided transaction into a continuous, unedited conversation with your Father. If you're physically exhausted and emotionally burnt out by the demands on your attention, this series will teach you how to trade your high-decibel anxiety for low-decibel intimacy and the deep peace that guards your heart and mind.

In the loudest era in human history, many of us have become so accustomed to the constant "static" that we've started to believe God has gone silent—but the truth is, we’re simply distracted. This message, "Noise Canceling," is an invitation to put on spiritual headphones and learn the habits that quiet the chaos so you can tune into the frequency of God’s voice. We explore the story of the prophet Elijah to discover why God often speaks in a gentle whisper, a sign of low-decibel intimacy, and introduce the practical S.O.A.P. Method to help you move from simply reading the Bible to letting the Word steep and transform your life. Join the "First Five" Fast challenge this week and learn how to cancel the world's noise and listen to the voice that reflects your true, redeemed identity.

Every year, we feel the massive gap between the perfect, Hallmark-movie Christmas we want and the stressful, exhausting, and chaotic one we often get. This “Finding Christmas” series cuts through the noise and tinsel to help you uncover the real substance of the holiday season, exploring four foundational truths. Stop wishing for a perfect Christmas and instead discover **Hope** as a confident expectation in a present God. Learn that **Peace** is not the absence of chaos, but the presence of wholeness, or *Shalom*, right in the middle of your mess. Understand that **Joy** is not a feeling you have to manufacture, but good news you get to receive. And finally, see that at its core, Christmas is a **Love** story of proximity—God closing the distance to be near you and give you rest. Join us as we stop simply trying to survive the holidays and start finding the true meaning of Christmas.

Tired of the stress, exhaustion, and impossible expectations of the "perfect Christmas"? This series, "Finding Christmas," cuts through the holiday noise to uncover the true substance of the season. We explore how to move beyond the fragility of **anxious wishing** to the rock-solid foundation of a **confident expectation** in God, redefining what Hope really means. Next, we challenge the idea that Peace is merely the *absence of chaos*, finding instead the **presence of wholeness** (*Shalom*) in the midst of life's mess. Finally, discover that Joy is not a feeling you must **manufacture**, but a profound **reality you receive**—the good news that a Savior has come for you, right where you are. Stop just trying to survive the holidays and start finding the eternal heart of Christmas.

Are you tired of the holiday stress and the gap between the "perfect Christmas" you want and the chaotic one you get? This season, stop chasing the fragile, conditional peace of an Instagram-perfect holiday and join our new series, "Finding Christmas." We'll trade in "anxious wishing" for the "confident expectation" of true biblical hope, and discover that real peace, or *Shalom*, is not the absence of chaos, but the unshakable presence of wholeness found in the Prince of Peace. It's time to let go of trying to manufacture calm and find the Savior who was born into the chaos of the first Christmas to show you He can handle yours.

In this message, kick off the "Finding Christmas" series by addressing the massive gap between the 'perfect' holiday we want and the stressful, often exhausting reality we get. We dive into the human wiring for desire and challenge the fragile nature of what we call "hope"—often just "anxious wishing" dependent on perfect circumstances. Discover the true, transformative nature of Biblical hope, which is defined as a "Confident Expectation" in a present God, as promised through the prophet Isaiah. The challenge is clear: stop wishing for a perfect Christmas and start expecting the God who is already here, offering peace and joy that can handle the real-life struggles of the season. Plus, hear the exciting announcement for our 2026 Global Impact Trips to Honduras, Ecuador, and Kenya.

In this final message of our "Gratitude" series, we explore the concept of putting on our "Gratitude Glasses" to help us see past the gifts and focus on the Giver. Discover the crucial difference between loving what God provides and truly loving Him, the source of every good thing. We’ll dive into scripture to understand how gratitude is the ultimate battle plan against the enemies of entitlement and comparison, both of which seek to steal our joy and thankfulness. Learn how to shift your perspective to recognize God's character and love behind every circumstance—good or bad—because when your gratitude is rooted in the Giver, your faith is solid. This message concludes with a simple, powerful challenge to practice connecting the gift to the Giver all week long, transforming your daily life into an act of worship.