Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but as followers of Jesus, we’re called to respond differently. In this week’s message from Pastor Wayne, we take a look at Matthew 18:15–20, where we’ll explore Jesus’ clear and compassionate instructions for pursuing reconciliation, restoring relationships, and walking in humility. Whether you’re facing a difficult conversation or […]

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The world tells us that greatness is earned through success, status, and achievement. But in Matthew 18, Jesus turns that idea upside down. True greatness in His Kingdom is found in humility, dependence on Him, and faithfully following wherever He leads. In this week’s message, we’re reminded that Jesus calls us to take sin seriously, […]

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Jesus has already won the victory… but what do we do when we find ourselves asking, “Why isn’t it working?” In this week’s message from Matthew 17:14–21, we explore Jesus’ authority over darkness and His invitation to deeper dependence through prayer and spiritual disciplines. If you’ve ever felt stuck, weary, or in need of God’s […]

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This week we’re looking at the beginning of Matthew 17 and one of the most incredible moments in the Gospels—the Transfiguration. As Jesus reveals His glory to Peter, James, and John, we’re reminded that this moment wasn’t random, but part of God’s sovereign plan all along. Pastor Brad Noel walks through what this mountaintop encounter […]

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This week we’re diving into Matthew 16 and one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked His disciples—and really, all of us: “Who do you say that I am?” In a world full of competing voices, beliefs, and ideas about Jesus, this passage brings us back to the foundation of our faith and reminds […]

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How much evidence do we really need before we’re willing to trust God? In this week’s teaching, we explore Jesus’ warning in Matthew 16 and His reference to the “sign of Jonah.” Through the stories of Jonah, the Pharisees, and the disciples, we’re reminded that spiritual blindness isn’t usually a lack of information—it’s often a […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse is in Matthew chapter 15, where Jesus confronts the difference between outward religion and real faith. We walk through Jesus challenging empty tradition, revealing that true transformation begins in the heart, not in performance. We also see the persistent faith of the Canaanite woman, who clung to Jesus despite every obstacle, […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse takes a look at Matthew 14 and shows us what happens when our strength runs out. From John the Baptist’s death, to Jesus feeding the five thousand, to Peter stepping out onto the water in the middle of a storm, we see that Jesus meets people in weakness—not with condemnation, but […]

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In Matthew 13, Jesus tells a series of parables that challenge us to examine the condition of our hearts. Are we hardened, shallow, distracted, or becoming good soil for God’s Word? This week’s message from Pastor Jesse explores how the Kingdom of God often grows slowly and quietly, and how Jesus invites us into a […]

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As we wrap up Matthew 12, we explore Jesus’ response to those who kept asking for more signs—and what He reveals instead. From the sign of Jonah (His resurrection), to the evidence of a truly changed life, to the invitation into a new spiritual family, this episode challenges the idea that we need more proof […]

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