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Ray Lyell delivers a challenging message from John 15:1-8, encouraging believers to abide in Christ and live out their faith now, not waiting for heaven to begin truly living.

John Wingfield preaches from Colossians 2:6-8, encouraging believers to continue walking in Christ, rooted, built up, and established in the faith. Discover how to live a life abounding in thanksgiving and grounded in truth.

This sermon unpacks the powerful imagery in Ephesians 2 Vs 19-22, describing the church as a spiritual structure built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the chief cornerstone. We explore what it means to be a part of God’s household, the significance of Christ as the cornerstone, and how believers are shaped as living stones for His eternal purpose. Discover how the gospel unites us, gives us stability, and aligns our lives with Christ.

In "All Things New," we explore Ephesians 2 Vs 11-19, where Paul calls believers to remember their past without Christ and celebrate their present in Him. Jesus didn’t just mend the brokenness—He made us entirely new. Through His sacrifice, He demolished the dividing wall, created one new humanity, and granted us full access to the Father. This sermon highlights the peace, unity, and transformation found in Christ, reminding us that true peace isn’t circumstantial—it’s relational, rooted in Jesus Himself.

Christmas has come and gone—the excitement, traditions, and gatherings are now behind us, and many feel the post-holiday slump. The disciples in Acts 2 experienced a similar emotional rollercoaster after Jesus’ death, resurrection, and ascension. They waited in expectation, unsure of what was next, until the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, igniting their hearts with divine fire. This sermon unpacks the significance of the Holy Spirit’s arrival, its transformative power in the early church, and how it continues to empower us today. Are we allowing the Spirit to guide us, or are we suppressing His flame?

This message explores the deep and abiding joy found in salvation by grace through faith. Drawing from Ephesians 2 Vs 8-10, we reflect on how grace, faith, and the transforming power of God lead us to live lives full of joy. Salvation is God’s free gift, not dependent on our works but secured in His promises. We’ll see how grace frees us, faith transforms us, and obedience leads us to glorify God, bringing everlasting joy.

This Advent, as we light the Love Candle, we reflect on the immeasurable love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. Through Ephesians 2:4-7, we explore the incredible width, length, depth, and height of God's love that transforms our lives. From embracing sinners to lifting us to heavenly places, His love is unchanging, eternal, and life-giving. May this message deepen your understanding of God's great love and inspire you to experience it anew this season.

As the first candle of Advent—the candle of hope—burns, we reflect on the light that pierces the darkness through the birth of Jesus. This sermon unpacks the depth of our spiritual need and the transformative hope found in Christ. Exploring themes of spiritual deadness, enslavement to sin, and liberation through God's power, we are reminded that Jesus is the light of the world who brings life to the spiritually dead. With God as our source of hope, we can trust Him to fill us with joy, peace, and an overflowing faith.

In this message, we explore Ephesians 1 Vs 22-23, where Paul reveals the Church as Christ’s Body, filled with His fullness and called to reflect His glory. Together, we’ll see what it means to follow Christ as the Head, live as one Body with many parts, and overflow with His presence into the world. The Church’s mission and identity come directly from Jesus, empowering us to live as a unified, Spirit-filled community.

This week, we’re digging into the incredible truths found in Ephesians 1 Vs 19-21, unpacking what it means to live in the exceeding greatness of God’s power. We’ll explore how Paul defines, demonstrates, and directs this power toward us who believe. From the resurrection of Christ to the empowerment of His Church, this power isn’t something to strive for—it’s something we already have in Christ. Are you ready to move beyond ordinary living and step into the extraordinary life God calls us to?