This inspiring sermon reminds us of our true identity and purpose in Christ. It emphasizes that knowing who we are in Jesus is essential to living with self-worth and confidence, rather than relying on performance or external validation. The message explores how performance-based validation leads to insecurity and an identity crisis, and highlights the importance of understanding that our worth comes from God's grace, not our achievements. Using the example of John the Baptist, the sermon encourages believers to stand firm in their calling and purpose, regardless of external pressures or comparisons. It also shares a heartfelt story about embracing our unique gifts and design, reminding us that we are made intentionally by God for a specific purpose only we can fulfill. Tune in to be encouraged to walk confidently in your God-given identity and purpose.

This podcast episode features a powerful and practical sermon on managing anger biblically. Pastor Justin Collett shares insights from Scripture, emphasizing that God is slow to anger and instructs us to be slow, smart, and short with our anger. He highlights the importance of noticing our body's physical signs, inputs, and patterns that trigger anger, and encourages logging anger instances to recognize recurring themes, especially when we're rushed or confined.

The message stresses the significance of being "smart" with our anger by asking whether our reactions are reasonable, feasible, and if we can be okay without getting what we want. Pastor Justin advocates for constructive, clear, and kind communication and shares stories of forgiveness, including the inspiring example of Ed Mutum, who forgave those who murdered his father and even opened his home to a man released from prison.Finally, the sermon calls believers to be "short" with their anger, dealing with resentment quickly before it turns into bitterness or resentment that can damage the soul. The overarching message is that through Christ, we can learn to be slow, smart, and short with our anger, allowing His love and forgiveness to transform our lives and others.

Have you ever paused long enough to realize that God was there all along? In this message, we’re reminded that whether we’re aware or not, God is always with us—just as He was with Jacob at Bethel (Genesis 28). The “whispering spot” is not a location we find, but a posture we choose: to be still, to quiet our striving, and to acknowledge the divine presence that surrounds us. Drawing from Psalm 46 and 1 Corinthians 2, we explore how stillness becomes a sacred invitation to hear the mind of Christ and to encounter God in the ordinary.

In a world filled with noise and chaos, it’s easy to believe that hearing God’s voice is complicated or even impossible. Yet, God has spoken and continues to speak, and one of the clearest ways He does so is through the Bible. The Scriptures are not just a collection of ancient writings, but the “key of keys”—our central reference point for truth, much like Baddox Rock was for the city of Washington, D.C. The Bible is our final authority on all matters of faith and life, inspired by God and written by flawed people under the flawless guidance of the Holy Spirit. Despite being written over 1,500 years by 40 different authors from various backgrounds, the Bible carries a single, unified message: God’s relentless pursuit to redeem and restore His people.

In the midst of all our problems, it’s easy to think that the problems themselves are the issue. But the real challenge is that our ears have become deaf to the voice of God. The problems we face are often just symptoms of a deeper need: to discern and recognize God’s voice in our lives. When we learn to hear Him, we find the solution to a thousand problems, because His voice brings clarity, direction, and peace that no circumstance can provide. In a world filled with noise, confusion, and busyness, it’s essential to slow down and cultivate stillness, because God’s voice comes not in the chaos, but in the quiet.

So often, the real issue in our lives is not the problems themselves, but our inability to hear God’s voice clearly above all the other noise. Like the opera singer who lost his ability to hit the right notes because he was deafened by his own voice, we too can become deaf to God’s voice when other voices—our own, the enemy’s, the culture’s—are louder. The heart of the matter is not just seeking solutions to our problems, but learning to discern what God is saying in the midst of them. Healing, breakthrough, and deliverance are all important, but what we need most is to hear God’s voice, because in His voice is found our identity, direction, hope, and peace.

In the story of Jonathan in 1 Samuel 14, we see how God chooses to work through ordinary people who are willing to trust Him and step out in faith. Jonathan, the son of King Saul, recognizes the threat of the Philistines—a common enemy to the people of God—and refuses to sit idly by while danger looms. Instead of waiting for overwhelming odds or a perfect plan, Jonathan, accompanied only by his young armor bearer, chooses to act with bold faith, believing that “nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” This act of courage is not rooted in self-confidence or bravado, but in a deep love for God and a conviction that God is able to do the impossible.

This parable from Luke 15:8-10, is a mirror for our own spiritual lives. Just as the woman’s coin was lost in her own house, there are things in our relationship with God that can be misplaced or neglected, even while we remain “in the house”—active in church, present in worship, and outwardly engaged. Jesus’ audience was upset that He spent time with those considered “lost,” but the deeper challenge is for those already in the house to take inventory: What have we lost or allowed to slip away in our walk with Christ?

The story of Solomon offers a powerful lesson about beginnings, endings, and the journey in between. Solomon, the son of David and the third king of Israel, started his reign with a heart that sought after God. When given the opportunity to ask for anything, he chose wisdom and knowledge to lead God’s people, rather than riches or power. God honored this request, granting him not only wisdom but also wealth and honor beyond any other king. Yet, the trajectory of Solomon’s life reveals that how we begin is not always how we finish. Despite his strong start, Solomon’s heart eventually drifted from God, influenced by relationships and choices that led him away from wholehearted devotion.

As we celebrate Baptism Sunday, we are reminded that baptism is not the means of salvation, but the outward sign of an inward transformation. It is the public declaration that we belong to Jesus, much like a wedding ceremony publicly affirms a private commitment made in the heart. Baptism marks the beginning of our journey as disciples, launching us into a life of following Jesus and making Him known to the world.