In Matthew 8:14–34, Jesus moves from teaching about the Kingdom to demonstrating His authority in real, everyday life. From a sickbed in Peter’s home, to a storm on the sea, to a graveyard filled with fear and darkness, we see that Jesus’ authority reaches every layer of human experience—personal, emotional, spiritual, and public. This message […]

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After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins to show what the Kingdom of God looks like. In Matthew 8:1–13, we see Him touch the untouchable leper and speak with authority that heals from a distance—fulfilling the hope promised in Isaiah 35. These moments reveal a Kingdom where holiness moves outward, grace welcomes outsiders, and […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse walks us through Jesus’ closing of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus ends it not with encouragement, but with a call to decide. He sets before us two paths, two kinds of fruit, and two foundations; making it clear that hearing His words is not the same as following Him. This […]

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In this Communion Sunday message, Pastor Wayne invites us to return to the meaning and weight of the Lord’s Table. Drawing from Hebrews 10 and 1 Corinthians 11, he reminds us that communion is not a routine ritual, but a commanded act of remembrance rooted in the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus. As we reflect on […]

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In this week’s message, Pastor Caleb traces the theme of Sabbath and Jubilee across the whole story of Scripture, revealing God’s heart for rest, restoration, and inclusion. From creation to Jesus’ declaration of “the year of the Lord’s favor,” we see how Christ fulfills God’s promise by forgiving sins, restoring the outcast, and welcoming outsiders […]

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This week’s Advent teaching explores Mary’s Magnificat and the kind of love God reveals through the coming of Jesus. In a moment of vulnerability and uncertainty, Mary responds with worship, pointing us to a love that is not sentimental but deeply personal and active. From Luke 1, we see that God’s love notices the overlooked, […]

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In this Advent teaching from Luke 2, we reflect on the angels’ declaration of peace and joy through the birth of Jesus. This message reminds us that true peace is restored relationship with God, joy is rooted in Christ rather than circumstances, and both are meant to be lived out and shared. Rather than striving, […]

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Advent is a season of waiting—but it’s also a season of hope. This week, we explore what Scripture reveals about resilient hope: not wishful thinking or optimism, but confident expectation rooted in the unchanging character of God. We look at how Advent anchors our hope in Jesus—through forgiveness in His name, His presence with us […]

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This week, we look at Matthew 7:1–12 with Pastor Brad Beers, where Jesus calls us to a life shaped by humility, trust, and radical love. We explore what it means to release judgment, rely on God through honest requests, and treat others with the same care we hope to receive. This passage gives a clear […]

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This week, we continue our journey through the Sermon on the Mount by looking at Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6. Jesus invites us to examine what we treasure, why we worry, and where our hearts are truly focused. He reminds us that lasting peace comes from seeking God’s kingdom first and trusting our Father who […]

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