Most of us skip the genealogy at the start of Matthew. But hidden in that list of names is a hot mess — liars, adulterers, murderers, outsiders, and scandal. And out of that broken family tree comes Jesus, the promised King.

In this message we look at what Jesus' family tree reveals about God: He always keeps His promises, His grace is bigger than our mess, and in His garden, broken branches still bear fruit.

If you've got parts of your story you'd rather delete, this one's for you.

Big Idea: In God's garden, broken branches still bear fruit.

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 28:18; 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 16; Isaiah 9:6-7

How do we trust Jesus with our hot mess?

Release it to Jesus

About the series: For generations, God's people waited for the King. Matthew opens his biography of Jesus with a bold declaration: the wait is over. The King is here — and when the King arrives, everything changes.

In this message from the "Fruit Happens" series, we explore what it means to be a healthy, vibrant community of faith. Drawing from Jesus's teaching on the vine and the branches in John 15, we see that true growth is not about busy calendars or large crowds. A healthy church stays deeply connected to the source of life, producing genuine transformation that impacts the community.

How can you move past pretending and play an active role in this mission? Watch now to discover the markers of a fruit-bearing church and learn how you can help share this life-changing connection with others.

In this message from the series "Fruit Happens," guest speaker Nick Bertram returns to explore how spiritual growth actually works. He points to Jesus’ words in John 15, where God is described as a loving gardener who prunes the branches that bear fruit. This pruning process is not a punishment. Instead, it is a sign of God's deep love and commitment to helping us grow into our full potential.

Watch this video to discover what a truly fruitful life looks like and how God works to transform your character from the inside out. What kind of fruit is your life producing right now? Learn how to embrace God’s loving training and experience a completely changed heart.

We become like what we're connected to. Kicking off our new series "Fruit Happens," Alex Robinson opens up about a moment that stopped him in his tracks — his daughter describing his hobby as "work" — and what it revealed about what he'd really been drawing life from.

Walking through John 15, Alex unpacks what it means that Jesus is the true vine and the Father is the gardener who prunes for greater fruitfulness:

🍇 Fruit isn't optional — it's inevitable. The question is what kind you're growing.

If you're feeling stretched or pruned right now, this is an invitation to remain in the vine — and see what grows.

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We all have something we'd rather hide. But hiding never heals — it just buries us deeper.

In this message, Pastor Matt Parks traces shame back to the Garden of Eden and forward to a moment of grace that changed everything: Jesus and the woman caught in adultery. No condemnation. No finger-pointing. Just love that says, "Come out of hiding."

Shame will tell you who you are. But the Great I AM already has the final word — and it's better than you think.

Jesus's first miracle didn't happen on a stage — it happened in the hands of people willing to fill jars nobody else wanted to fill.

In this message, Pastor Ted breaks down John 2:1-11 and asks the question that matters: are you a consumer or a contributor? Because the servants who filled those jars were the only ones who actually witnessed the miracle.

This is a challenge to stop watching and start serving.

What if peace wasn't something you had to earn, but an identity you already have? In this message from Ephesians, we explore "the Gospel of Peace" — the truth that before you were even born, God loved you, chose you, and adopted you into his family... not because he had to, but because it brought him delight. In a world that pulls your identity toward your career, your relationships, your performance, or your past, this is an invitation to root yourself in something unshakable: you are a child of God. Watch to discover how that truth can quiet anxious thoughts and bring real peace to your everyday life.

As part of our "A Good Word" guest speaker series, David Upchurch explores the incredible power of final words. He points to the exchange between Jesus and the thief on the cross in Luke 23, where Jesus promises paradise to a dying criminal. This moment highlights Jesus' lifelong mission to seek and save the lost, showing us that no one is beyond the reach of his grace.

What does this promise mean for your life today, and how can you live with absolute certainty about your eternal future?

Watch this message to discover the beautiful reality of heaven and find peace in Jesus’ ultimate promise to you

In this message from the series "A Good Word," guest speaker Andrew "Fitz" Fitzgibbon explores the dramatic story of the seven sons of Sceva from Acts 19. These men tried to use the name of Jesus without actually knowing Him, resulting in a humiliating defeat. Fitz contrasts their hollow performance with the bold, fully surrendered life of the Apostle Paul, whose deep connection to Christ made his name known in the spiritual realm. True spiritual authority requires genuine relationship and the courage to clear away anything competing with God.

Are you trying to power your life without being plugged into the source? Watch this compelling message to discover what it takes to live with authentic spiritual authority and find true freedom through the power of daily repentance.

Alex concludes the Genesis series by exploring the life of Joseph. Joseph stands before the brothers who betrayed him, holding the broken pieces of his past. Instead of seeking revenge, he offers mercy and points to God's ultimate plan. This powerful story from Genesis 50:20 demonstrates how God takes the painful, shattered moments of our lives and shapes them into a beautiful mosaic of redemption.

Can you trust God's good intentions when someone else's evil actions have wounded you? Watch this video to discover how to name your hurts honestly, step down from the judgment seat, and experience the healing power of God's grace.