In this message, we explore the prophecy of Immanuel from Isaiah 7 and Matthew 1, uncovering its original context and its lasting impact. Through the story of King Ahaz, Isaiah, and a nation struggling to trust God, we see how a familiar Christmas prophecy carries both immediate consequences and eternal hope. This sermon reminds us that God’s promises are not just fulfilled in the past—they are alive in the present. Immanuel, “God with us,” still changes our past, our present, and our future.

What are the odds that one life could fulfill ancient prophecy? In this episode, we examine the remarkable probability of Old Testament prophecies and how they come together in the birth of Jesus. From a star in the sky to gifts from kings and the sorrow felt in Bethlehem, we see both the wonder and the weight of God’s redemptive plan. This conversation invites us to hold hope and heartbreak together, recognizing God’s faithfulness—and our calling to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.

In this episode, we explore the Old Testament prophecies surrounding the birth of Jesus and why they matter today. From Bethlehem to Egypt to Nazareth, we trace how seemingly conflicting prophecies are perfectly fulfilled in Christ. Along the way, we reflect on God’s faithfulness, the purpose behind Jesus’ journey, and what these fulfilled promises reveal about God’s hand at work in our own lives—right here, right now.

This message flips our perspective on people we often overlook. Instead of seeing crowds as draining, needy, or inconvenient, Jesus calls them the harvest—valuable, wanted, and worth our effort. Matthew 9 shows Jesus moved by compassion, not frustration, and He invites us to see people the same way.

The church isn’t a storage bin for the already-fixed; it’s a place where the broken and the workers stand side-by-side. As we head into the holidays, this challenge becomes even more urgent: notice the unseen, respond with compassion, welcome the hurting, and stop being picky about who deserves our time.

Sow generously. Love widely. Create space for growth.
Because the harvest is bigger—and closer—than we think.

In this episode, we step into the Thanksgiving season by exploring the deeper meaning behind Jesus’ parable of the sower in Matthew 13. While many focus on the soils and the harvest, we shift our attention to the sower—and what it means for us as followers of Christ. With growing needs in our community and countless opportunities to serve, we’re reminded that our calling is to generously scatter the seed of the Gospel without hesitation or fear of failure. Join us as we talk about excuses, obedience, and the beauty of being sowers in a world that’s hungry for hope.

In this episode, we wrap up our series on excuses by looking at the call of Jeremiah and Jesus’ parable of the great banquet. We’ll explore why we often feel “not ready” when God calls us, how everyday life can distract us from spiritual invitations, and what can happen when we choose to step past our excuses and say yes.

This week we looked at Gideon in Judges 6–8 and the excuses he gave when God called him. Gideon felt too small, asked for signs, worried about what others thought, and feared being wrong — just like we often do. But through every excuse, God reminded him: “I will be with you.” The challenge for us is simple — don’t let fear become the reason we say no to God.

In this episode, we dive into 1 Samuel 15:1–23 and the story of King Saul — a man chosen by God who let excuses and pride lead to his downfall. We unpack how Saul’s disobedience began with a simple thought: “That doesn’t make sense.”From blaming others to justifying his actions, Saul’s story shows how easy it is to twist truth when obedience feels inconvenient.

Join us as we explore what it really means to trust God’s commands, even when they challenge our logic, comfort, or pride. Because in the end, as Samuel reminds us, “To obey is better than sacrifice.”

👉 Tune in for a real and relatable look at faith, excuses, and the power of obedience.

In this episode, we kick off a new series on the heroes of the Bible—ordinary people chosen by God who had extraordinary excuses. This week, we dive into the story of Moses at the burning bush. Despite his doubts, insecurities, and feelings of unworthiness, God called him to lead His people. We’ll explore how Moses’ excuses mirror our own and how faith—not fear—empowers us to move beyond them.

Join us as we learn what happens when we let God overcome our excuses.