Begin your Advent season with Week 1 of our Promised One message series! Pastor Dave Mudd dives into the core mystery of Christmas: why our Rescuer, Jesus Christ, had to be both fully human and fully divine.

Discover how God's ancient promises—from Genesis to Daniel—are fulfilled in the one who stepped into our broken world to rescue us. This message challenges us to surrender our self-rule and find true salvation and hope in Jesus as our eternal Prophet, Priest, and King.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

• Understand the Paradox of the Incarnation: See why Jesus had to be 100% man to represent us and bear the consequences of sin, and 100% God to conquer death itself and offer new life.

• Experience Joy in Suffering: Learn to change your perspective on hardship this Christmas, recognizing that even in suffering, the good news of great joy through Jesus remains.

• Stop Trying to Fix Yourself: Identify the two common mistakes we make—believing human effort can fix the world, or trying to be God in our own lives—and surrender to the only one who can truly redeem.

• Grasp Your New Identity: Recognize the miracle of salvation: Jesus takes our death and rebellion, and in exchange, we receive his eternal life and resurrection.

• Meet Your Complete Savior: Explore the three essential roles Jesus fulfills: our speaking Prophet, our representing Priest, and our reigning King.

Join Pastor Dave Mudd for this powerful Baptism Sunday message as he dives deep into the ultimate requirement for following Jesus: Denying the False Self. This compelling message challenges the common interpretation of Matthew 16:24, revealing that "deny yourself" is not merely about giving up comfort or sin, but about identity surrender. Discover how to shift your source of life from your self-made ego to the true, abundant, and authentic self God created you to be. Learn the difference between the protective "false self" and the liberated "true self" so you can finally live the resurrected life Christ intends.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

- Understand the Prerequisite for Discipleship: Learn why denying yourself is not a spiritual suggestion but an entry requirement for following Christ, as modeled in Jesus’ interaction with Peter.

- Surrender Your Identity, Not Just Your Sins: Discover that the greatest surrender is letting go of the "false self"—the protective identity and survival strategies you built—to embrace the "true self" hidden in Christ.

- Let the Cross Kill the False Story: Realize that the purpose of the cross is execution, not just suffering; it executes the self-made narratives of victimhood, control, and performance, freeing you to live authentically.

- Shift from Ego to Christ: Find freedom by shifting the source of your life from your fear-driven, justifying ego to the life of Christ within you, leading to spiritual authority and wholeness.

- See Baptism as Resurrection: Understand baptism as the physical symbol of a spiritual reality: the burial of your old, false identity so you can be resurrected into the new, true self God designed you to be.

Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:24-26

Join Pastor Alex Gowler for Week 7 of our Timeline message series as we delve into one of the Old Testament's most profound prophecies: the Valley of Dry Bones from the book of Ezekiel.

This powerful message, "TIMELINE | Week 7," confronts the challenging "bad news" of sin and judgment—the 400 years of Israel's failure—to reveal the glorious necessity of the "good news" of hope and resurrection in Jesus Christ. Discover why understanding our deep need for a Savior is the only way to truly receive the Gospel Message and experience New Life in Christ.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

- Understand the "Why": Learn why recognizing the depth of your own brokenness and sin is essential to fully appreciating the power and grace of the Gospel.

- Find Resurrection Hope: Explore the prophetic vision of the Dry Bones to see God's promise of new life, showing that nothing—not even death or utter despair—is too far gone for His restoration.

- Bridge the Gap: Discover how Jesus fulfills the roles of the failed prophets, priests, and kings, finally bridging the gap between God and humanity (Emmanuel, God with us).

- Receive New Life: Be invited to respond to the hope of Jesus, moving from spiritual "dry bones" to a life filled with God's spirit and presence.

In Week 6 of our Timeline series, HopeCo friend Jeremy Pettitt challenges us with the profound and uncomfortable truth of God's Mercy and Love for Enemies: Overcoming Human Judgment. Drawing from the story of Jonah, the prophet who famously ran in the opposite direction, Jeremy explores what happens when our own desire for judgment clashes with God's compassionate nature. This powerful message is a deep dive into biblical context, revealing parallels between Jonah's descent and the journey of Christ. If you've ever struggled with grace for "those people," this message is your essential spiritual guidance for Christian living and overcoming judgment.

Key Takeaways from This Message:

- Discover Why Jonah Ran: Understand the historical and personal reasons behind Prophet Jonah's rebellion and what his flight to Tarsish truly represented, driven by his desire for the destruction of Nineveh.

- Unpack the Jesus Connection: Learn how Jesus himself used Jonah's three days in the fish as a sign, revealing profound connections between Jonah's anti-savior story and Christ's sacrifice.

- Shift Your Perspective on Justice: Challenge the belief that your personal judgment is better than God's mercy, and find freedom from the pride that says, "My judgment is better than your mercy."

- Practical Steps to Loving Your Enemies: Get practical, life-changing guidance on how to follow Jesus's command, starting with the simple, powerful act of praying for those who hurt you.

In Week 5 of our Timeline message series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the destructive nature of pride and the vital importance of submission to God’s will for every believer. Using the compelling and sobering story of King Hezekiah from 2 Kings 20, Pastor Dave shows us how even a great triumph can become a test that leads to spiritual downfall.

Hezekiah received a miracle, yet chose to glorify himself instead of the One who healed him. Discover the hidden ways that pride can creep into your life, jeopardize your future, and impact your legacy long after you’re gone. This message is a powerful call to trade the "mirror" of self-focus for the "window" of humility, giving God the credit for every blessing and aligning your plans with His perfect, unwavering will.

In this message, you will learn:

- The Difference Between Pride and Humility: Understand the biblical definition of pride as the inward belief that your way is better than God’s.

- The Generational Cost of Self-Glory: See how Hezekiah's pride created a painful generational sin for his descendants and why your choices today echo tomorrow.

- How to Give God the Credit (Not Just Lip Service): Learn why success is always a test and how to genuinely point back to God's goodness in your moments of triumph.

- The Posture of Surrender: Why surrendering control to God is not about His need to control you, but His desire to love and utilize you.

- Four Practical Ways to Guard Your Heart: Actionable steps to resist pride and live in the strength of humility.

What does it truly mean to have a King? In Week 4 of our Timeline message series, Pastor Dave Mudd dives deep into the heart of the Davidic Covenant from 2 Samuel 7. This message, focused on the theme of Allegiance and Kingship, challenges us to ask: Is Jesus merely your Savior, or is He the Lord and King of your life?

Discover how King David’s glorious but broken story ultimately points to the true and better King, Jesus. Learn how we are called to fully detach our worldly allegiance and experience the restoration that comes from having Jesus on the Eternal Throne of our lives. Find out how you can commit to Christian Service by reflecting His grace as you live as a "temporary resident" in this world.

Key Takeaways to Help You Live for the King:

- Understand the Davidic Covenant: Trace the gospel from creation to David, recognizing the eternal promise God made to restore humanity through one of David’s descendants (Jesus).

- Determine Your Allegiance: Examine your heart and actions to ensure your ultimate loyalty is to Jesus, not to worldly desires, goods, or lies, and learn to live as a "foreigner" on mission.

- Embrace Your Need for Grace: Understand that David's failures demonstrate that human perfection cannot fulfill God's promises; your brokenness points you back to your need for the true King’s grace.

- Reflect the True King Through Service: Discover your role as a "shepherd in your generation"—to lead, serve, and worship with a humble heart, reflecting the King's character in your daily life and in unity with the church.

- Move Beyond 'Savior' to 'King': Stop settling for Jesus as only "fire insurance," and invite Him to be the Lord and King over your entire mental, emotional, and relational existence, transforming you completely.

In Week 3 of our Timeline series, Pastor Dave Mudd delivers a compelling message on God's presence and our priestly calling. Drawing from the life of Moses (Exodus 33:11-22), Pastor Dave shows why Moses insisted, "If your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.” This message highlights the journey from the Tabernacle in the wilderness to the full restoration of God's nearness through Jesus Christ. Learn how you, as a follower of Jesus, are called to be a priestly people who carry the Holy Spirit into the world.

Key Takeaways & Timestamps

- Understand Your True Calling: Discover why the Old Testament offices of Prophet (Abraham), Priest (Moses), and King (David) are key to understanding the deep longings in your heart and the full story of the Gospel.

- Elevate Your Priority: See why Moses' plea for God's presence above all else is a spiritual standard you must adopt, and how settling for "religion without presence" means missing the entire point.

- You Are God's Temple: Grasp how Jesus, the "greater Moses," made a way for the Holy Spirit to dwell within you, making you the current-day "temple" for God's glory.

Join Pastor Dave Mudd for Week 2 of our "Timeline" series as he dives deep into Genesis 12. This message explores humanity's spiral into chaos after the Fall (Genesis 3-11), setting the stage for one of the most significant moments in biblical history: God's covenant with Abram [16:12].

Discover how God's original purpose for humanity, interrupted by sin, was relaunched through this divine covenant. Pastor Dave reveals the Genesis 12 promise of a family, a land, and a blessing, proving that the Gospel is the ultimate fulfillment of this ancient agreement [18:26]. If you are a young adult seeking spiritual guidance or a member of our community looking for a deeper understanding of the biblical foundation of your faith, this teaching on Restored Purpose is essential.

Key Takeaways & Lessons

- See the Big Picture: Understand how the entire Old Testament—from the Fall to the Tower of Babel—sets the groundwork for God's redemptive plan through Abraham's promise [11:34].

- Claim Your Inheritance: Learn why, in Christ, you are now considered Abraham's heir, inheriting the blessing and being restored to God's original purpose for your life [20:31].

- Rethink Your Trust: Discover the profound lesson from Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac—that true faith is centered on the Promise Keeper (God), not just the promise itself [23:08].

- Leave a Legacy of Faith: Challenge yourself to leave an "heirloom" of obedience and trust for your children and grandchildren, rather than the "chains" of generational disobedience [27:33].

In the first message of our new "Timeline" series, Pastor Alex Gowler takes us back to the very beginning, exploring the foundational story of creation, humanity's fall, and God's enduring promise. Discover how God's initial good plan was met with a bad decision, and how His unexpected response set the stage for the entire biblical narrative, ultimately pointing to Jesus. This message is essential for anyone seeking to understand the core of the gospel, God's unwavering love, and His continuous work to restore presence, people, and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

- Understanding God's Original Intent: Explore God's perfect design for humanity to live in His presence, as His people, and for His divine purpose.

- The Weight of Our Choices: Learn how humanity's decision to define good and evil for themselves led to a broken relationship with God, division among people, and abandonment of His purpose.

- The Inescapable Reality of Sin: Recognize that our own choices often mirror Adam and Eve's, leading to similar consequences and a need for divine intervention.

- God's Unwavering Promise: Witness God's incredible grace as He responds to humanity's bad decision not with abandonment, but with an unexpected promise of restoration and a plan to send a redeemer.

- The Foundation of the Gospel: Understand that the entire story of the Old Testament builds towards the fulfillment of God's promise to restore what was lost through sin, culminating in the good news of Jesus.

In this week’s message from Pastor Dave Mudd, Week 3 of the "Know | Live | Share - The Gospel" series, we explore the heart of our Christian faith: sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. This message on evangelism will challenge and equip you to move beyond simply knowing the gospel to actively living and sharing it in your everyday life. Discover the joy and purpose that comes from making disciples and fulfilling the Great Commission. If you're ready to grow in your faith and make a real impact for the kingdom, this is a message you don't want to miss.

Key Takeaways:

    •    The Motivation for Sharing: If you truly love someone, you can't help but talk about them. The same principle applies to our relationship with Jesus. Our love for Him should naturally overflow into conversations about His goodness and grace in our lives.

    •    Living a "Sent" Life: The Great Commission isn't just for missionaries in foreign lands. It's a call for every believer to live a "sent" life, sharing the gospel at work, at school, and in our communities. We are all called to be witnesses for Christ wherever we go.

    •    Disciples, Not Just Decisions: The goal of sharing our faith isn't just to get people to say a prayer. It's about making disciples – walking with people, teaching them to obey God's commands, and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus.

    •    Overcoming the Obstacles: We can overcome common barriers to sharing our faith like fear, apathy, and a lack of knowledge by relying on the Holy Spirit and remembering that we are not alone in this mission. Jesus is with us, empowering us to be His witnesses.

    •    The Power of Your Testimony: You don't need to be a theologian to share the gospel. Simply sharing your personal story of what God has done in your life can be a powerful and transformative tool for reaching others.