Sunday, June 28, 2026

This week, Pastor Jacob began our summer series on the Parables of Jesus with the Parable of the Sower. In this parable, Jesus teaches that the seed of the gospel is unchanging, but the condition of the human heart determines whether it is received and bears fruit. Some hearts are closed and need the Spirit to miraculously open them. Some are shallow and need deep roots to persevere. Some are crowded by the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches. But the receptive heart receives Christ by faith and bears fruit for God’s Kingdom. Together, we ask God to open our hearts to His Word, root us deeply in Christ, clear away the thorns, and send us to scatter the gospel every day where we live, learn, work, and play.

Sunday, June 21, 2026

In this week’s message, Caleb Whitten (Director of Worship & Outreach) leads us to look at the 10th and final commandment. "Do not covet" isn't about simply not desiring anything; it is wanting something in a way that says God’s provision is not enough. In Matthew 6, Jesus teaches us that true contentment cannot be found in money, possessions, or the anxious pursuit of more. A content heart desires obedience over abundance, receives God’s daily provision, and seeks first the kingdom of God. The good news is that Jesus frees us from the restless chase for more and gives us Himself. In Christ, we can replace coveting with contentment and learn to say, “I have found it all.”

Sunday, June 14, 2026

In Exodus 20:16, God commands His people not to bear false witness against their neighbor. This message shows that honesty is more than avoiding lies; it is a way of honoring the LORD and loving the people He made in His image. Because God is the God of truth, His people are called to reflect His character with truthful lives. The 9th Commandment also protects justice for the innocent, reminding us that lies can corrupt judgment and destroy lives. Beyond the courtroom, our words can build up or tear down through lies, gossip, slander, or deceit. Ultimately, this command points us to Jesus, the only truly Innocent One, who was condemned for the guilty so that sinners could be forgiven and made righteous before God through faith in Him alone.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

In this sermon on the 8th Commandment, “Do not steal,” Pastor Jacob shows that God’s command is about more than simply not taking someone else’s stuff. The command teaches us to love our neighbors, honor what belongs to others, and trust the LORD as our Provider. Stealing can happen by force, dishonesty, oppression, deception in business, or withholding payment. But beneath the action of stealing are deeper heart issues: fear that God will not provide, greed that always wants more, and bondage to patterns we cannot break on our own. The good news is that Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Like Zacchaeus, we can receive grace, be changed by Jesus, and live with open hands.

Sunday, May 31, 2026

In this sermon, Pastor Jacob preaches from Exodus 20:14 and the 7th Commandment: “You shall not commit adultery.” Rather than treating this command as God stealing joy, Jacob shows that God is protecting what He designed to be good, beautiful, intimate, and life-giving. From Genesis 2, we see that God’s design for sexuality is covenant faithfulness: one man and one woman, in marriage, for a lifetime. But sin distorts marriage, desire, and identity, leading us to seek fulfillment outside God’s boundaries. Jesus deepens the command by exposing lust at the heart level, calling us to put sin to death. Yet the sermon ends at the foot of the cross, where sinners and sufferers can receive cleansing, grace, and new life in Christ.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

In this sermon from Exodus 20:13, Pastor Jacob preaches on the sixth commandment: “You shall not murder.” What is the value of a human life, and who gets to decide? Scripture teaches that every human life has worth because every person is made in the image of God. This command not only forbids the wrongful taking of life; it calls God’s people to protect the vulnerable, honor life wherever it is threatened, and repent of the anger and contempt that devalue others in our hearts. Ultimately, we look to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who was murdered so we could live. His blood speaks a better word: mercy, forgiveness, and life for all who come to Him.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

In this sermon from Exodus 20:12, Pastor Jacob Ambrose teaches through the 5th Commandment: “Honor your father and your mother.” While many may assume this command is only for children, Scripture shows that honor is something we never outgrow. God designed the parent-child relationship to carry weight, calling adult children to honor aging parents, children to learn obedience, and parents to disciple their children through loving authority. But because sin has broken every family in some way, we need more than better habits at home—we need the restoring grace of Jesus. Through the gospel, God welcomes broken people from broken families into His household of grace. This message reminds us that honor begins at home, and it reaches into every part of life.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

In this sermon from Exodus 20:8–11, Pastor Jon Chasteen (from Redemption Hill Church, Medford, MA) shows that the Sabbath is far more than a rule about taking a day off. From creation to new creation, the Sabbath teaches restless people to order their lives around God’s story and find true rest in Jesus. God created us to enter and enjoy His rest, but sin has made us restless—turning work into striving, productivity into identity, and control into a way of life. For Israel, the Sabbath was a weekly reminder that God created, redeemed, provided, and promised a greater rest still to come. That promised rest is fulfilled in Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, who invites the weary to come to Him. Because Christ has given us true rest, we can worship, stop, delight, extend rest to others, and live every day from the rest He provides.

Sunday, May 3, 2026

In this sermon from Exodus 20:7, Pastor Jacob preaches on the third commandment: “You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain.” Far more than a warning against careless language, this command calls God’s people to carry His holy name with reverence and integrity. God first reveals His covenant name, YHWH, to His people, showing that He is personal, self-existent, and sovereign. Because Christians bear the name of God, we are called to revere Him in our words, promises, and daily lives. We must represent Him truthfully, refusing to attach His name to lies, manipulation, or sin. Finally, as followers of Jesus, we are sent to carry His name to our neighbors and the nations, so the world would see His glory and worship Him alone.

Sunday, April 26, 2026

In this sermon from Exodus 20:4–6, Pastor Jacob continues our study through the Ten Commandments by unpacking the second commandment: “You shall not make for yourself a carved image.” God does not leave worship up to our imagination, preference, or creativity. He alone defines how He is to be approached and worshiped. Yet this command also points us to a greater hope. Humanity was made in the image of God, designed to reflect His nature and character, but sin has distorted that reflection. The good news is that Jesus is the perfect image of the invisible God, broken for broken image-bearers. Through faith in Christ, we are forgiven, restored, and invited to worship the one true God in the way He has revealed.