As we continue our Advent journey through hope, peace, and love, this message confronts a foundational question: Is God truly who He says He is? Scripture reveals that these Advent themes are not merely virtues we strive for, but attributes of God Himself—fruits of the Spirit produced in us as He imparts His life within us.
This sermon focuses on joy—not fleeting happiness, but the complete, enduring joy Jesus promises in John 15. A joy rooted in love, obedience, and relationship. A joy that is not self-generated, but received. And most importantly, a joy that is not meant to be experienced alone.
From the angels’ proclamation in Luke 2 to Paul’s letters and the prophetic vision of Isaiah, Scripture consistently presents joy as communal before it is individual—sung together, shared together, celebrated together. Jesus’ joy is for all people, deeply inclusive, and fully realized in shared faith, shared life, shared encouragement, and shared salvation.
This message challenges the modern pursuit of isolated happiness and reframes joy as a divine system for unity—where “my joy” becomes “our joy.” Ultimately, we see a picture of embodied joy: God rejoicing over His people with singing, while His people respond in worship and praise.
If you’ve ever felt joy fall short when experienced alone, this message invites you to rediscover the joy of Jesus—complete, enduring, and alive in community.
In this message, we look at Jesus’ promise in John 14:26–27 that the Helper—the Holy Spirit—will teach us, remind us, and fill us with a peace the world cannot offer. Jesus draws a clear line: His peace does not operate like the world’s peace. So what’s the real difference?
The world offers peace that depends on quiet circumstances, calm people, and the absence of problems. It’s a peace you have to chase, earn, and protect—making it temporary, fragile, and often impossible to sustain.
But the peace of Jesus is entirely different.
It is given, not earned.
Internal, not external.
Rooted in His presence, not the world’s predictability.
Advent isn’t a trend—it’s a posture.
In a culture obsessed with the “new,” this episode calls us back to the ancient rhythm of waiting, hoping, and remembering.
What does it mean to hope when life feels delayed, painful, or out of control?
Let’s rediscover the kind of waiting that forms us, not breaks us.
In this episode, we dive into Romans 1:16–17 and confront a tension every believer feels: What happens when the world you step into makes you question who you are? From wearing a “golf fit” from Kohl’s to trying to code-switch your faith to fit the crowd, shame quietly pressures us to adjust what God has already settled. But Paul reminds us—the gospel is not something we shrink back from. It is the power of God that saves, strengthens, and reshapes us from the inside out.
We explore how salvation gives confidence—not the kind you take, but the kind you receive through perseverance. We walk “The Way,” a road marked by God’s righteousness, not cultural Christianity or customizable beliefs. In a world where 69% claim Christianity yet only 6% live from a biblical worldview, this conversation calls us back to Scripture, back to conviction, and back to the power we were baptized into.
This message exposes the idols of our age—ideas, not statues—and challenges the temptation to modify our faith to match the moment. When shame pushes you off the road and doubt creeps in, how do you hold fast? How do you live by faith, not just claim it?
If you’ve ever wondered whether you fit, whether you’re enough, or whether your faith still stands in a culture of compromise, this episode reminds you: the righteous will live by faith—and the faithful hold fast even when the masses don’t.
Biblical equality isn’t about everybody having the same amount — it’s the call for all of us to give so that everyone has enough. When we believe that, it changes how we show up. It changes how we respond to need. It changes what we think is possible when we give according to our means.
Today we get to step into genuine Kingdom needs — from planting The Garden in the heart of Houston, to building out our final kids room, to supporting Elevate Hope House, to sending and supporting families into the mission field. These are moments of impact we only make together.
Isolated, our impact is minimized.
United, our impact is multiplied.
Let’s finish the work with the same willingness we started it
Purple Rain is a call back to our royal identity in Christ. We are not common. We are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a people marked by the blood of Jesus and called to carry both authority and access. This sermon awakens the revival of royal generosity: living saturated in the presence of God, speaking with Kingdom authority, and stewarding resources for the glory of God and the healing of nations.
Through Scripture, story, and prophetic call, Purple Rain invites us to step into who we truly are: Rain Men, Rain Makers, and Rain Harvesters. When the King reigns, the rain falls. Revival begins in the heart and pours out into households, cities, and generations.
John didn’t try to convince anyone about Jesus — he just pointed and said, “Look, the Lamb of God.”
In a world full of noise, opinions, and endless content about faith, we can forget that Jesus never called people to arguetheir way to belief. He simply invited them to experience Him.
When the disciples asked where He was staying, Jesus said, “Come, and you will see.” That invitation still stands today. It’s not about collecting more sermons, podcasts, or hot takes — it’s about living a life that shows people who He is.
Missional living means embodying the message, not just repeating it. It’s learning how to point others toward the presence of Jesus in our everyday lives — through how we love, serve, and respond.
Because people don’t just need another explanation about God — they need an encounter with Him.
Every year, this season reminds us that Builders isn’t just a fund — it’s an invitation. An invitation to partner with God in what He’s building through His church.
In Philippians 2:1–11, Paul paints a picture of Jesus-centered humility, unity, and surrender — one that reaches into every part of life. Yet too often, we apply this truth selectively, allowing Jesus to lead our hearts but not our habits, our time but not our treasure.
This message calls us to tear down those walls. To see that generosity isn’t just an act — it’s an identity. That flourishing communities aren’t built by consumers but by contributors. And that true freedom is found when we release what we have because we trust who we have.
Builders is a moment to move beyond “what can I get?” and live out “what can I give?” — just as Christ did.
In this message, Pastor Phillip unpacks the difference between building for God and building for yourself. From the Tower of Babel to the Tabernacle, Scripture reveals two patterns: one driven by pride, and one led by God’s presence. We’re all builders — of habits, dreams, and legacies — but the real question isn’t what you’re building; it’s whose pattern you’re building by. God doesn’t anoint ambition — He anoints alignment. When you follow His pattern, He fills what you build with His glory.Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving
The word Ecclesiology—from the Greek ekklesia (assembly/church) and logos (word/study)—has been lost, twisted, and misunderstood. Many have been discipled to see the Church through the eyes of a critic, not the heart of a contributor. But to understand Jesus, you have to understand His Bride. In this message, we dive deep into:
The Church as the Bride of Christ — Ephesians 5:25-27
What it means to be washed by the Word — James 1:22-25
Becoming a radiant church filled with His Presence — Psalm 34:5
Living holy and blameless before God — 1 Peter 1:15-16
This isn’t about a perfect church—it’s about a purified one.
A people surrendered, sanctified, and united under one name: Jesus. It’s time to stop spectating and start sanctifying.
Where you see a flaw in the Church is where you’re called to sacrifice for it. We don’t just attend the Bride—we are the Bride.
Let’s be radiant together.
Jesus often described His return like a groom coming for His bride — unexpected, but eagerly anticipated. In this message, Pastor Phillip unpacks the final stages of the ancient Hebrew wedding and how they mirror our relationship with Christ: the waiting, the shout, the feast, and the union to come. Waiting on God isn’t passive — it’s purposeful. Let’s learn how to live ready, stay faithful
What does it really mean that the Church is the Bride of Christ? This biblical metaphor is often misunderstood, watered down, or even avoided altogether. Some turn it into an overly individualistic “me and Jesus” relationship, while others cringe at the intimacy of the language. But covenant and the Bridegroom theme run through the entire story of Scripture — from the prophets to the parables to Revelation’s promise.In this message, we begin our series The Bride by unpacking the deep covenant roots behind this imagery. From Jewish betrothal customs to Jesus’ words at the Last Supper, we see that covenant is more than comfort — it costs, it consecrates, and it calls for exclusivity. Communion isn’t just tradition; it’s covenant. Waiting on Christ isn’t just delay; it’s preparation. And being His Bride isn’t just metaphor; it’s our identity.Join us as we explore:The cost of covenant and the exclusivity it demandsWhy Jesus calls us His Bridegroom and not just “friend”Communion as covenant faithfulness, not empty ritualHow the waiting season is preparation for the wedding feastThe hope of a place Jesus is preparing for His Bride✨ This series isn’t about romanticized worship lyrics or cultural views of marriage — it’s about recovering the biblical weight of covenant. The Bride is not me… it’s us. Together, we are the Bride of Christ.
Division. It’s the one word that captures the pain and problems America is facing right now. Tragedy should unite us, but in recent history, moments of violence have only fueled greater division — even among believers.
In this message, Pastor Sam Grosso approaches this cultural moment not as a reporter or politician, but through a biblical lens.What does true peace and unity look like in the body of Christ, and is peace even possible in a time like this?
👉 Join us as we step back from the culture war and re-align with the wisdom of Scripture, seeking not just facts but Spirit-led wisdom for such a time as this.
At the start of the year, we declared the “Year of God’s Favor.” But declaring favor and walking in it are two very different things. In this final message of our New Series, we dig into what it truly means to receive, remain in, and walk by God’s favor. Favor isn’t about favoritism or easy blessing. Favor is God’s demonstrated delight over His children who walk faithfully, live with integrity, sacrifice in love, and embody Christlike compassion.👉 As we close this series, the challenge is clear: Don’t just declare favor — walk in it.Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving
This week’s message, “Can I Ask You Something?”, takes us deeper into the journey of stepping into the new thing God is doing in our lives. Pastor Sam Grosso discusses how often we wrestle with how we view God’s plansIs He a dictator? Are we just robots carrying out orders? Or does He actually invite us into relationship, dialogue, and collaboration with His will?This message challenges us to reimagine prayer: not as fearful requests or formulaic obedience, but as a child coming to a good Father.👉 What are you asking God for today? Ask boldly. Ask faithfully. And trust Him to do more than you can imagine.
For the past two weeks, we’ve been naming the things that get us stuck and keep us stuck. But today we’re taking it further—because it’s one thing to admit you’re stuck, it’s another to actually step into the new thing God has for you. Let’s be honest: being stuck rarely brings out the best in us. We freak out, shut down, or go numb. And often the first steps toward new life feel small, backwards, or even wrong. But in Genesis 22, we see Abraham walk by faith into something that didn’t make sense—and on the other side, he discovered that “the Lord will provide.” This message will challenge you to trust God beyond what you see, to release even good things when He asks, and to re-center your life on Jesus—the One who is always the point of it all.Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving
This week in our series “I’m Stuck” we continue in Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV):“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” Often when God begins something new, it’s met with doubt, resistance, or even hostility: “That can’t be right… that’s not how we do it…” But God’s newness isn’t about a different gospel or doctrine — it’s about fresh revelation, fresh vision, fresh anointing, fresh songs, and a fresh move of His Spirit. 👉 Don’t miss Part 2 of I’m Stuck as we learn how to thank God even in the waiting, trusting that He is renewing our strength for what’s next.Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving
We’re stepping into a new season together at Artisan! 🌱 This week we launched our brand-new series “I’m Stuck” with Part 1, rooted in Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV): Throughout Scripture and church history, there’s a pattern: God keeps doing new things, yet His people often get stuck looking back. In this message, we explore the historical, prophetic, and theological weight of this truth, and what it means for us today. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your faith, in your past, or in your future — this word is for you. Subscribe for more messages from Artisan as we continue this powerful new series.Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving
Speaker Jono Gates brought a timely and powerful word rooted in James 1:19–27. With honesty and depth, Jono shared a personal story from an intense moment at the gym that revealed the challenge—and the necessity—of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. He unpacked what it means to not just hear the word, but to live it out, encouraging us to become people marked by humble obedience and reflective action.
Hear from the story of speaker Joe Anderson about the transformative and redeeming nature of Jesus Christ!Connect At Artisan: https://www.artisan.churchOnline Giving: https://www.artisan.church/giving