This week, Pastor Jesse takes a look at the Book of James. Chapter 3 invites us to a wisdom that’s more than just knowing the right answers—it’s about living with humility, peace, and the heart of Jesus. He’ll talk about how selfish ambition can quietly get in the way, and how God’s wisdom can guide […]

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This week’s message confronts one of the darkest sections in all of Scripture—Judges 19–21. Please be advised: these chapters contain graphic, mature content that reveals the devastating consequences of a society that has pushed God to the margins. Tracing the brutal story of the Levite and his concubine, the civil war with Benjamin, and Israel’s […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse explores Judges 17–18, where we see the tragic effects Israel living without a king—doing whatever seemed right in their own eyes. We witness a downward spiral: idolatry, greed, and lawlessness, and at every turn, God’s people trade faithful obedience for a more convenient, self-made religion. Pastor Jesse challenges us to consider […]

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This week, as Samson’s story comes to a close, Pastor Brad faces us with a powerful question: Who are we really serving? In a time when Israel no longer cried out to God, Samson followed his own desires—and reflected a nation drifting from its calling. This message invites us to examine our own hearts and […]

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This week, we delve into the story of Samson, a man called to be set apart for God from birth. The Nazarite vow, with its restrictions on wine, hair-cutting, and touching the dead, symbolizes a life of self-denial and devotion to God. Yet, we see how even those chosen by God can struggle with temptation […]

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In this week’s message from Judges 13, we step into a story that begins in silence—Israel has been under Philistine rule for 40 years, and there’s no cry for help, no plea for deliverance. But even in the silence, God moves. He shows up to a barren woman with an unexpected promise: a son, set […]

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This week, we explore the tragic and complex story of Jephthah in chapters 10-12 of Judges—a man rejected for his past, yet chosen to lead Israel in their time of need. Pastor Jesse opens with a look at the recurring cycle that defines Judges: sin, oppression, desperate cries, Spirit-empowered deliverance, and fleeting peace. But Jephthah’s […]

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This week, we delve into the cautionary tale of Abimelech in Judges chapter 9, a man consumed by selfish ambition. Through his story, we’re reminded of the devastating consequences that arise when we prioritize our own desires over God’s will. The central message challenges us to examine our hearts: Are we living for ourselves or […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse continues through the life of Gideon in chapters 7 & 8 of Judges – a tale that resonates deeply with our own struggles and triumphs. As we witness Gideon’s journey from fearful hiding to victorious leadership, we’re reminded that God often chooses the weak to confound the strong. The imagery of […]

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This week, Pastor Jesse begins our exploration of the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. We’re reminded that God often uses our weaknesses as a platform for His strength. The central message revolves around how God sees potential in us that we often fail to recognize in ourselves. Just as Gideon was called […]

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