This week, we continue our worship series exploring the book of Jonah. This week, we dive into chapter 2 as Jonah finds himself in the belly of a great fish. At first glance, this might seem like a punishment, but it’s actually a rescue. Pastor Ken walks us through the chapter, helping us discover what happens when we stop fighting and start surrendering — when we start letting go of the things we’re clinging to and start receiving God’s grace. Jonah teaches us that gratitude doesn’t wait for circumstances to improve and that hope begins the moment we stop pretending we can save our selves. 

• Jonah calls the belly of the fish a “pit.” What pots have you experienced in your own life… what seasons of darkness or difficulty? 
• What happened when you turned to God during these “pit” moments, instead of relying solely on yourself?
• How does viewing the fish as God’s grace rather than punishment change the way you read this story?
• Jonah gives thanks while still inside the fish, before his circumstances changed. Why is it so difficult to practice gratitude in the middle of hardship rather than waiting for conditions to improve?
• In his letter to the Romans, Paul tells us that God works in all things for good. Reflect on a time when God brought something good out of a dark or difficult season in your life. 
• Jesus said, 'Whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.' What does this kind of surrender look like in practical, everyday terms?

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Most of us think we know the story of Jonah. We picture a man, a storm, and whale. But what if the whale isn't really the point? 

We begin a new worship series on the book of Jonah, discovering together that this story is actually about the surprising, unsettling, and life-changing grace of God. It's a grace that refuses to stay inside the lines we draw, reaches people we've written off, and pursues us even when we run the other way.

In this first message, we look at Jonah’s first chapter and the striking contrast between God’s call and Jonah’s response. God moves toward Nineveh — a place of brokenness and evil — while Jonah runs toward Tarshish — a place of comfort and escape. The contrast reveals something profound about God’s heart: God’s compassion flows toward the hurting, the overlooked, and the lost. 

• When you think of the story of Jonah, what images or details usually come to mind first? How might focusing on those details cause us to miss the deeper meaning of the story?
• Pastor Ken describes grace as "disruptive" because it ignores the categories we create for people. What categories or labels do you find yourself using to decide who deserves grace and who doesn't?
• Jonah claimed to worship God while actively running from God. Can you identify times in your own life when you've said the right things about following Jesus but your actions went in a different direction?
• Pastor Ken ended his sermon with this question: "Where is your heart?" If you honestly assess your life right now, are you moving toward the broken places God cares about, or are you running toward comfort and escape? What would it look like to change direction?

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Connect Four isn’t just a classic children’s game. It’s a picture of how God designed us to live. You can’t win with just one piece. Victory requires connection. In this message concluding our series, The Games We Played, we explore what Scripture teachers about meaningful relationships and community. From Genesis to Hebrews, the Bible shows us that we were created for isolation. Yet, despite living in the most digitally connected time in history, loneliness has reached epidemic levels. We’ve mastered digital connection but struggle with meaningful connection. Generation Z is perhaps the most digitally connected generation ever, but reports show they also have the highest rates of depression and social isolation. 

• The first thing God declared "not good" was isolation, not sin. Why do you think God prioritized relationship and connection from the very beginning?
• We live in the most digitally connected era in history, yet loneliness is at epidemic levels. What's the difference between digital connection and meaningful connection? Can you think of examples from your own life?
• Read Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. What specific benefits of connection and companionship does this passage describe? Which one resonates most with your current season of life?
• Not every connection is healthy. The sermon says Paul warns us that "bad company ruins good morals." How do you discern which relationships are healthy and which might need boundaries?
• Read Hebrews 10:24-25 together. What does it mean to "provoke one another to love and good deeds"? Can you share an example of someone who has done this for you?
• What is one practical step you can take this week to build more meaningful connection with someone in your life-whether that's deepening an existing relationship or reaching out to someone who might be isolated?

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We’ve all played Operation — that classic tabletop game where the problems are obvious and the solutions are clear. If only real life were that simple. Pastor Ken continues our “The Games We Played” worship series in this message exploring Mark’s story of the paralytic and his four friends. When they can’t get through the crowd to reach Jesus, they tear open the roof and lower their friend down. Everyone expects Jesus to heal the obvious problem, the man’s paralysis. But Jesus does something unexpected: he addresses a deeper issue first. Jesus sees behind the visible to what’s hidden in our hearts, addressing not just the symptoms but the root issues that bring lasting transformation. 

•  In this week's message, Pastor Ken used the game Operation as the metaphor. In that game, the problems are obvious and labeled, but in real life our deepest woulds are often hidden. What are some of the hidden wounds or struggles that people often carry beneath the surface?
• Mark tells us that Jesus saw the faith of the paralytic's friends. How does this story challenge us to be better friends to those who are struggling?
• Sometimes what we think we need the most isn't actually what we really need the most. Can you think of a time when God addressed something deeper in your life than what you initially asked God to fix?
• David's prayer in Psalm 51 was, "Create in me a clean heart, O God", rather than asking God to fix his circumstances or reputation. Why is the condition of our heart more important than our external circumstances? 
• A surgeon can't repair what she cannot access. What are some barriers we put up that prevent God from accessing the wounded areas of our hearts?
• Jesus sees all of our hidden wounds, failures, and shame — and, yet, he still loves us. How does this truth change the way we approach him with our deepest needs?

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Just remember: the collapse never begins with the last block. In this second message of our summer worship series, “The Games We Played,” we explore Jesus’ powerful story from Matthew 7 about two builders and the foundations they chose. We use the game Jenga as an illustration, discovering how most collapses in life don’t happen overnight — they’re the result of small compromises and neglected disciplines. Both houses in Jesus’ story looked good on a sunny day. Both builders worked hard. But when the storm came, only one remained standing. The difference? The foundation. Storms don’t passover followers of Jesus, but rather reveal what’s holding them up — the prayers nobody see, the scripture nobody knows you’re reading, the daily acts of trust and obedience. The Bible reminds us in 1 Corinthians that no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. Not a good foundation-the only foundation. When storms come, you may bend, but you won't break, because Christ is your rock.

• Jesus said both houses experienced the same storm. Why do you think God allows storms in the lives of God’s people?
• Pastor Ken compared spiritual foundations to the hidden root system of palm trees. What are some 'hidden' spiritual disciplines that have helped anchor your faith during difficult seasons?
• In what areas of your life might you be removing “blocks” — making small compromises or neglecting important practices — that could lead to instability down the road?
• The Statue of Liberty's beauty depends on an internal iron framework we can't see. How does this picture help us understand what it means to have Christ as our foundation?
• Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians that no one can lay any foundation other than Jesus Christ. What are some things people commonly try to build their lives on instead? Why do these fail to hold us up in storms?
• What daily practice or discipline do you sense God calling you to establish or re-establish to strengthen your spiritual foundation?

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Welcome to our summer sermon series, “The Games We Played.” This week, we’re starting with Candy Land — a game that requires no strategy and no skill, just drawing cards and moving along. It’s a simple game of chance that teaches us a profound spiritual truth: control is largely an illusion. In John 14: 1-7, Jesus speaks to his anxious disciples who are facing uncertainty and fear. They want answers and directions, but Jesus offers them something better: himself. “I am the way and the truth and the life,” Jesus says. Faith isn’t about having a detailed roadmap; it’s about trusting the Person who sees the whole path.

• When in your life have you most struggled with wanting control? How did that situation resolve, and what did you learn about trust?
• Thomas wanted directions, but Jesus said 'I am the way.' What's the difference between following a set of directions or instructions and following Jesus?
• What looks like chaos on our end is often preparation on God's. Can you think of a biblical example or personal experience where you saw this principle at work
• In John 14:2, Jesus says He goes to prepare a place for us. How does focusing on what God is preparing (rather than what we're losing) change our perspective during uncertain seasons?
• When have you experienced God giving you just enough light for the next step rather than showing you the whole path? How did that grow your faith?
• Jesus says :No one comes to the Father except through me.” How do we hold the exclusivity of this truth alongside the invitation and love behind it?

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What does it mean to truly praise God? In this message from Dr. John Blizzard, we explore Psalm 150, why Scripture commands praise nearly 200 times, and why it matters for our daily lives. We look at powerful moments when God's glory filled the temple so intensely that priests could not enter, Jesus's declaration that if we stay silent the stones themselves would shout praise, and Job's remarkable declaration of trust even in suffering: "Though He slay me, yet will I praise Him." Praise does not require that we deny our pain or pretend everything is fine — praise simply aligns our hearts with the God who proved his faithfulness at the cross. Together, we can join in creation's unstoppable chorus of praise. Whether you're facing uncertainty, feeling insufficient or unprepared to handle life's challenges, or simply looking for deeper joy, this message offers a biblical foundation for a life of praise. 

• Psalm 150 calls us to praise God with instruments, dancing, and everything that breathes. What does wholehearted, uninhibited praise look like in your own life?
• In Luke 19, Jesus said that if His disciples stayed silent, the stones would cry out. What does this teach us about the unstoppable nature of worship?
• Praising God 'aligns our hearts with the ultimate source of joy.' How have you experienced this alignment in your own spiritual life?
• • In 2 Chronicles 7, God's presence filled the temple so powerfully that the priests couldn't enter. Have you ever experienced a moment when God's presence felt especially near? What was that like?
• Scripture commands praise for our benefit, not God's ego. How does this change the way you approach worship?
• Praise helps us build bridges instead of walls. How can a life of praise change the way we relate to others who are different from us?

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Where can we place our hope when everything in life seems uncertain? In this message from Associate Pastor Jesse, we dive into Romans 5:1-8 and explore how faith in God's justifying grace brings peace that transforms our suffering into endurance, character, and unshakable hope. The world offers hopes that often disappoint, but Scripture reveals a God who never changes: faithful, loving, and present through every season of life. Discover why hope in Christ doesn't disappoint and how peace with God enables us to live into God's kingdom. When we boast in God's glory rather than our own accomplishments, we participate in something eternal. Nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ: not suffering, not failure, not even death. This is the hope that sustains us.

• What are some things you've placed your hope in that ended up disappointing you? How did that feel?
• How does trusting in a God who never changes produce unwavering hope in your life?
• Paul writes that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope. Can you share an experience where suffering eventually led to hope?
• The story of Maximilian Kolbe shows someone who illuminated God's love through self-sacrifice. How can we illuminate God's love in smaller, everyday ways?
• How can we as a community participate in God's glory by acting like Christ, even when it means we might suffer?

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What’s the difference between happiness and joy? In this message, we explore John 15:9-11, where Jesus talks about joy the night before his crucifixion. Happiness is based on what happens — it’s circumstantial and fades when life gets hard. But joy is different. Joy is a Spirit-produced assurance that even while life gets difficult, God is still good. Many of us are running on 2% spirituality because we’re chasing happiness through circumstances instead of choosing joy in connection with Christ. The message encourages us to stop trying to self-produce joy and instead draw right from the source.

• What's one thing that used to make you happy but has lost its appeal over time? What does that reveal about the nature of happiness?
• What's the difference between happiness and joy? Can you think of a time when you experienced joy even though your circumstances were not happy?
• What drains your spiritual battery? What recharges it?
• Why do you think obedience (keeping God's commands) is connected to joy? How do God's commands protect rather than limit our joy?
• In Acts 16, Paul and Silas sang in prison. What was the source of their joy in suffering? How can we cultivate that same perspective?
• What's one circumstance in your life right now where you need to choose joy rather than wait for happiness? What would that look like this week?

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In this weekly message, Pastor Ken guides us as we celebrate Pentecost — the birthday of the church — and Aldersgate Day, when John Wesley's heart was "strangely warmed" 288 years ago. Both moments remind us that God is in the business of lighting fires in human hearts. In this message, we explore how faith, like a campfire, needs tending. The Bible shows us that God's presence is often revealed through fire: the burning bush, the pillar of fire, Mount Sinai, and the tongues of fire at Pentecost. When the Holy Spirit came upon uprdinarx people in that upper room, God empowered them to do extraordinary things. The same Spirit is available to us today, but we must tend the flame through prayer, worship, scripture, and community. No one drifts into a vibrant faith. As Paul told Timothy, we must fan into flame the gift of God within us. Join us as we discover how to keep our spiritual fire burning brightly.

• When has your faith felt like it was burning brightly, and when has it felt like fading embers?
• At Pentecost, God chose ordinary people with real failures and doubts to birth God's church. Why do you think God works through ordinary people rather than spiritual heroes? How does this encourage you?
• Throughout scripture, fire represents God's presence: the burning bush, the pillar of fire, Mount Sinai, and Pentecost. What does fire symbolize about God's character and how God works in our lives?
• John Wesley wrote: "I am not afraid that the people called Methodists should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid lest they should only exist as a dead sect, having the form of religion without the power. And this undoubtedly will be the case unless they hold fast both the doctrine, spirit, and discipline with which they first set out." What's the difference between having a form of religion and having spiritual fire? How can we avoid going through the motions?
  
• No one drifts into a vibrant faith — a flame must be fanned. What spiritual practices help you tend the fire in your own heart? Which practices have you been neglecting?
  
• The early church devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Which of these four practices is strongest in your life? Which needs more attention?

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