Faith Matters More

Nathan Trudeau | John 4:43–54

In John 4:43–54, a royal official comes to Jesus desperate for his son's healing. Jesus challenges him to move beyond simply seeking a miracle and to trust His word.

Nathan Trudeau explores this second sign in John's Gospel and what it teaches us about genuine faith. Jesus' miracles point beyond themselves—they reveal who He is and call us to believe.

The royal official takes Jesus at His word, returns home, and discovers that his son has been healed. His entire household then believes.

This message challenges us to trust Jesus even when we cannot yet see the outcome—and to allow that faith to shape our homes, our work, and the next generation.

The In-Between

George Krahn | John 3:1–21

Nicodemus came to Jesus with questions, but Jesus gave him something far more important: an invitation to new life.

In this message, George Krahn explores Nicodemus's encounter with Jesus and the evidence of a life being changed. From approaching Jesus at night to eventually standing openly at His burial, Nicodemus's story reminds us that the work of the Spirit can sometimes happen quietly, over time.

George also reflects on his own story and challenges us to remember our “in-between”—the place between who we once were and who we are becoming because of Jesus.

I was one way. Now I’m completely different. And the thing that happened in between was Jesus.

Our stories matter. They can point others to Jesus and give future generations a testimony of what God has done.

Jesus is coming back. But Jesus never asked us to predict when—only to be ready.

In Luke 12:35–40, Nathan Trudeau explores what it means to joyfully anticipate Jesus’ return. Rather than living in fear or speculation, we are called to remain awake, faithful, and hopeful as we follow Jesus.

Because Jesus is coming back, our suffering is temporary, our mission matters, and we can have hope in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Be ready. Joyfully anticipate His return.

[00:00] Introduction

[01:24] Luke 12:35–40 — Be Ready

[04:30] The Servants Who Were Waiting

[06:39] A Constant State of Readiness

[09:46] Be Ready for His Return

[12:16] Joyfully Anticipate Jesus

[13:31] Jesus Is Coming Back

[16:59] The Gospel Is Good News

[18:34] Living With Hope and Purpose

[21:06] “He’s on the Move”

[23:30] Hope in the Midst of Suffering

[25:18] Hope That Helps Us Grieve

[27:18] Staying Awake and Watchful

[29:11] We Are Not Alone

[31:38] Prayer and Response

Speaker: Nathan Trudeau
Series: Summer in the Gospels
Scripture: Luke 9:10–17

Jesus didn't simply feed the five thousand—He invited His disciples to participate in the miracle.

In this message from Luke 9, we learn that God often chooses to work through ordinary people with limited resources. The miracle of the loaves and fish points beyond physical provision to Jesus, the Bread of Life, who alone satisfies our deepest spiritual need.

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17; John 6:23-35; Matthew 16:25

(00:00) Introduction

(00:32) Summer in the Gospels

(03:47) Reading Luke 9:10–17

(05:31) The Disciples See an Impossible Problem

(08:33) Thinking Like the Kingdom

(11:47) God Works Through Our Limitations

(14:50) God Doesn't Need Us—He Wants Us

(17:43) Your Small Offering Matters

(19:54) A Personal Story of Doubt and Faith

(22:53) Are You Using What God Has Given You?

(25:47) Jesus Is the Bread of Life

(29:18) Following Jesus Brings Transformation

(31:54) Two Questions to Take Home

(33:14) Prayer and Invitation

Jesus crossed to the other side for one person. In this encouraging message, guest speaker Jason Dreijer reminds us that Christ still pursues people today, restoring identity, renewing minds, and establishing His Kingdom in every area of our lives. Learn why right believing leads to right living and why God's invitation is always personal.

Quick. Go. Hurry. Run.

Those were the words Lynn Primus would use when she needed her children to respond without hesitation. In this message, she shows how the Gospel of Mark paints the same picture of Jesus—a Savior who acts without delay and calls His followers to respond with the same urgency.

Do You Know Your Need? | The Rich Young Ruler

Do you know your deepest need? The rich young ruler came to Jesus searching for eternal life, yet he walked away because he couldn't let go of what had captured his heart.

In this message from Matthew 19, Nathan Trudeau explores why recognizing our need for Jesus is the beginning of true freedom. Discover why salvation is received by grace—not earned by performance—and why the things we cling to can keep us from experiencing the life Christ offers. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning to seek Him, this message invites each of us to ask one life-changing question:

Do I truly know my need for Jesus?

(00:00) Introduction

(00:33) Summer in the Gospels

(01:30) The Tragedy of the Rich Young Ruler

(03:23) The Big Idea: What Has Your Heart?

(05:20) Reading Matthew 19:16–29

(07:09) Preparing for Marriage: A Personal Story

(09:38) The Rich Young Ruler's Question

(11:18) Good Deeds vs. God's Grace

(14:10) Why Grace Is a Free Gift

(16:03) Jesus Exposes the Heart

(19:18) Knowing Our Need for Jesus

(21:39) The Blind Men Who Knew Their Need

(24:32) Who Can Be Saved?

(27:00) Two Great Tragedies

(29:54) What Are You Holding On To?

(31:22) Let Go and Move Forward

(34:20) Do You Know Your Need?

(35:39) My Father's Example of Dependence on Jesus

(38:16) Closing

How's your soil?

In this message from the Summer In The Gospels series, Nathan Trudeau explores Jesus' Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13. As Jesus describes four different soils, we're invited to examine the condition of our own hearts. Are we hard-hearted, shallow, distracted, or receptive to God's Word?

Discover how God's Word takes root, bears fruit, and transforms lives when we have ears to hear.

Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23.

(00:00) Introduction
(00:33) Welcome & Prayer
(03:46) Summer In The Gospels
(04:06) A Farmer... Not Me!
(05:09) Matthew 13 Begins
(06:15) Reading the Parable of the Sower
(08:52) Four Soils, Four Hearts
(10:40) The Hard Heart
(16:18) The Shallow Heart
(20:50) The Distracted Heart
(27:53) Good Soil, Lasting Fruit
(30:16) The Condition of Your Heart
(32:48) The Gardener's Work
(35:25) Final Prayer & Invitation

Jesus declared, "It is finished." But what exactly was finished—and what still remains for us?

Pastor Lucas Chance explains how Christ fulfilled the Law, became our righteousness, and completed the race that humanity could never finish. Our salvation is secure because of His work, yet we're still called to follow Him each day as His disciples.

A powerful message about grace, identity, and God's unchanging love.

00:00 Introduction

00:33 No Notes—Just Listening

03:36 The Bible Is God's Love Story

08:16 Jesus Fulfilled the Law

10:16 Why the Law Could Never Save Us

14:21 Jesus Entered Our Sin

15:28 "It Is Finished"—What Was Finished?

16:44 Finished, But Not Done

17:20 The Race Illustration

21:39 Jesus Finished the Race for Us

23:20 Jesus Is Our Righteousness

24:50 Sharing Truth Through Love

27:05 Standing in Christ's Victory

28:40 Death Leads to Resurrection

29:43 Salvation Is Finished

30:23 Why We're Still Running

31:56 Preparing for the Victory Celebration

33:37 Closing Prayer

As we begin our journey through our "Summer In The Gospels" Bible Reading Plan, we discover that Matthew's opening genealogy is far more than a list of names. Written to prove that Jesus is the promised Messiah and rightful King, Matthew points us to Joseph—a righteous man who demonstrated both obedience to God's truth and grace toward others.In this Father's Day message, we explore Joseph's difficult decision, his willingness to surrender his own plans, and the powerful example he provided as the earthly father of Jesus. Through Joseph's story, father's today are challenged to consider what kind of example to set for those who are watching our lives.Whether you're a parent, a leader, or simply someone seeking to follow Christ faithfully, this message reminds us that people are learning what Christianity looks like by observing us. Like Joseph, may we be people who walk in both truth and grace, led by the Holy Spirit every step of the way.

00:00 Introduction

00:33 Beginning Matthew: Audience and Purpose

02:45 Why Genealogies Matter

05:05 Son of David, Son of Abraham

08:10 Matthew's Surprising Inclusion of Women

10:50 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son

14:15 Truth and Grace in Joseph's Character

17:00 When God Changes Your Plans

20:00 The RV Story: A Father's Sacrifice

23:20 What Jesus Learned From Joseph

25:45 What Are Others Learning From You?

28:15 Every Christian Is a Leader

30:15 A Challenge for Fathers

31:40 Prayer and Closing