What if the thing that feels like wisdom is actually just self-preservation dressed up in virtue?

In this weeks message from The Anatomy of Sin, Rev. Seth explores the moment Mary pours out everything she has at Jesus feet, and Judas calls it a waste. It's a story about the difference between usefulness and love, between appearances and reality, between holding back and pouring it all out.

Because sometimes what looks foolish is the only thing that makes sense if Jesus is really who He says He is.

What if the real distance between us and God isnt measured in miles but in motives?

This week, Rev. Seth unpacks one of Jesus most familiar stories, and helps us hear it the way the first audience did: not as a cozy tale of repentance and forgiveness, but as a scandal. A story where both sons are lost in different ways, and the fathers love is almost offensive in how freely its given.

This sermon explores what happens when sin isnt just about what weve done, but about why we come back at all, and what that says about our hearts.

Why do we go to such lengths to justify ourselves?

Its almost automatic: the comparisons, the excuses, the quiet belief that were not as bad as other people. But what if that way of thinking is actually keeping us from the freedom we long for?

In this second message of The Anatomy of Sin, Rev. Seth explores The Temple of Mehow the mind of sin builds a structure to protect our pride and avoid repentance, and how Jesus invites us to tear it down and come home.

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Why do we push away what we need most?

Not in the big, dramatic ways, but in the small, everyday momentsavoiding the hard conversation, choosing distraction over depth, turning away from the thing that might actually change us.

In this first message of The Anatomy of Sin, Rev. Seth explores rebellion. Not just breaking rules, but the quiet, instinctive resistance to Gods love. The part of us that says, Ive got this even when we dont. If youve ever wondered why trust feels so hard, this ones for you.

What if the real challenge isnt lifes struggles but how we respond to Jesus? Simeon calls Him a sign that will cause the rise and fall of many, exposing whats truly in our hearts. That is unsettling because Jesus isnt just a comfort. He is a confrontation. In this sermon, Rev. Seth unpacks how our reaction to Christ reveals who we really are and why that might just be the best news of all.

Who is Jesus to you?

This week, Rev. Seth unpacks the story of Jesus being rejected in His hometowna moment of admiration that turns to doubt and rage. Why did they react so strongly, and what does it reveal about how we respond when Jesus challenges us?

Its a powerful message about letting go of pride and entitlement to embrace Gods transforming grace. Dont miss it!

What if Jesus first miracle wasnt just about wine but about hope?

In this weeks sermon, The Water and the Blood, Rev. Seth reflects on the wedding at Cana and how Jesus turning water into wine points to something far greater. This miracle isnt just about celebration its a promise that in our darkest moments, we are not alone. Jesus came to transform our brokenness and suffering into something beautiful, offering us a hope that lasts forever.

Listen now to explore what this means for your life.

Why did Jesus need to be baptized? And what does His baptism mean for us today? In this weeks sermon, Rev. Seth dives into how Jesus stepping into the waters of repentance is more than just a moment in history its where the healing of the world begins. Through His baptism, Jesus takes on our brokenness and gives us a new identity: forgiven and called to forgive. This message is all about what it means to live out that identity every day. Give it a listen!

What Does Christmas Offer a Weary World?

When life feels heavy with grief, loss, or conflict, how can we truly rejoice? Rev. Seth talks about the real message of ChristmasGod stepping into our brokenness to bring healing and hope. With a powerful story of forgiveness from South Africa, hear how Jesus makes it possible for even a weary world to rejoice.

How does Hell fit with Gods love? In this final message of our Advent series, The Four Last Things, Rev. Seth explores how understanding what Jesus came to save us from makes His love even more powerful. Take a moment to listen and reflect as we get ready for Christmas.