The New Year holiday is often a time of reflection, resolution and change. The Apostles, after Jesus’ death and resurrection, their life and beliefs as they’d known for generations, for centuries, was upended, overturned; everything changed. Jesus’ life, death and resurrection changed the way they lived. It changed the way they worshipped. It changed the […]

The role of the priest was to connect mankind to God, but no matter how faithful or diligent, the chasm between a holy God and sinful humanity could never be fully bridged. With the birth of Jesus, however, the long-awaited Messiah had come—not merely as a teacher or prophet, but as the divine High Priest […]

Myrrh would have been the last gift anyone expected to bring to a newborn at a birthday celebration, yet it reveals the heart of Jesus’ mission as Savior. This Spirit-inspired gift points to His humanity and His willingness to live as a servant, even knowing He would ultimately face death on our behalf. Foreshadows the […]

The apostles were beaten and ordered to stop speaking in Jesus’ name—but they rejoiced and continued preaching. Intimidation and opposition cannot stop the gospel, just as underground churches around the world continue to worship and evangelize despite threats of death. Today, the pressure to remain silent is rising, even in America, but bold witness prepares […]

In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faced a fiery trial for their faith, yet God was with them in the fire. Faithful witness often comes with a cost—loss of comfort, career, or approval—but silence comes at an even greater price. Today, Christians may face lawsuits, job loss, or tension in relationships for standing on […]

Jesus warns that Satan, the father of lies, silences truth by replacing it with clever deception. Lies can intimidate people into silence—until someone courageously speaks reality. Today, culture often says, “Your truth is your truth,” challenging Christians on issues of morality, justice, and identity. This week, we’ll explore how lies gain power only when truth-tellers […]

We are called to fan into flame our God-given gift and never be ashamed of the gospel. Fear—of rejection, ridicule, or losing influence—is one of Satan’s strongest tools to silence us, like a candle trapped under a jar that gives no light. This week, we’ll explore how fear keeps believers quiet in the workplace, at […]

The early church was commanded to stop speaking in Jesus’ name—but they couldn’t stay silent about what they had seen and heard. Like a whistleblower who refuses to cover up the truth, they stood firm despite cultural pressure. Today, Christians continue to face real forces that attempt to silence truth—social media algorithms, accusations of “intolerance,” […]

At the heart of the church — and our lives — is the Gospel. It is not an add-on or something optional, but the very heartbeat that gives us life and purpose. Our calling as a church is to bring a hurting world the hope of Jesus: a hope that is not shallow or temporary, […]

Every marriage faces the temptation to give up—to neglect, avoid, or let busyness take over. But God calls us to protect our marriages from drift and distraction by grounding them in the love we’ve already received from Him. Cherishing is not passive—it’s a decision. It’s choosing what kind of marriage you want and pursuing it […]

Cherishing doesn’t just happen—it’s a chosen mindset, a deliberate attitude we cultivate day by day. With practice, it can become the natural rhythm of our marriage, but it requires intentional effort and action. When we choose cherishing as our mindset, marriage becomes not a duty to endure, but a joy to treasure.

Every spouse is a unique gift from God—not a stereotype, not a copy of anyone else, but a one-of-a-kind reflection of His design. To cherish means beginning with understanding and empathy, choosing to truly know the heart of the one God has entrusted to us. When we choose to cherish our spouse as the unique […]

Cherishing our spouse goes beyond affection—it is about protecting their worth and value as a child of God. In this message, we’ll see that true love fights for our spouse, not against them. To cherish means going to war against the poison of contempt, which can so easily creep in through disappointment, frustration, and bitterness. […]

Marriage was never meant to be ordinary—it was designed by God to be extraordinary. In our new series, Cherish, we’ll discover how a Christian marriage can reflect the beauty of a ballet, where each partner supports, stabilizes, and lifts the other to shine in their God-given strengths. Join us for this life-giving series as we […]

When Scripture calls us to love one another, it is more than simply existing together—it is a call to cherish. To cherish is to put time, thought, and effort into honoring, showcasing, and protecting the one God has entrusted to us. Cherishing is not optional for a thriving, Christ-centered marriage—it is essential. May we choose […]

This two-verse doxology perfectly sums up our position on the battlefield. We are on the winning team, but not because of our own strength. We win because Jesus won for us. Our victory is passive. It happens to us, not because of us.

When a war is over, the smoke clears and the dust settles, both sides will have casualties. How we treat our own wounded and care for members of the opposing team will be a big indicator of our true faith. This week, we’ll look at how scripture calls us to rescue everyone, even those on […]

Jude continues his letter with several Old Testament accounts of turning against God. Turning against God has mortal consequences. In much of our daily lives, we wrestle with temptations of this fallen world and our fallen human flesh. How do we overcome these temptations? Every day is a battle! How do we win?

Where there is free speech, there is also false speech. Where there is large-scale good fortune or catastrophe, there are those who will exploit it for personal gain. Jude opens with a warning; he sounds the alarm, warning Christ followers to be on the lookout for false teachers. False teachers were widespread 2,000 years ago […]