Christmas is not about people trying harder to find God — it’s about God coming to us. In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God’s Word, guiding us to see that from the prophecy of Isaiah 7:14 to the fulfillment in Matthew 1:23, Scripture declares the heart of Christmas: Emmanuel — God with us.In this message, we explore how Jesus stepped into our world as light in the darkness (John 12:46) and how His presence changes everything. Because God came to us, we are offered more than a moment of inspiration — we receive a new identity, new ability, new community, and a new destiny in Christ.In this message, you’ll discover: • Why Christmas is about God pursuing humanity, not humanity reaching for God • How accepting Christ gives you a new identity and eternal security (2 Corinthians 5:17; John 10:27–28) • How the Holy Spirit empowers believers with new ability and purpose (Romans 5:5; Ephesians 2:10) • What it means to belong to a new community — the family of God (Romans 8:14–17; Ephesians 1:5) • How Christmas points us toward a new destiny, not comfort, but Christlikeness and eternal life (Romans 6:23; Romans 8:29)This message also leads us into communion, proclaiming the finished work of Jesus until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:26), and invites us to respond with faith, generosity, and commitment to God’s vision for the future.Whether you’re new to church, returning during the Christmas season, or part of our church family preparing for Vision Sunday, this message will help you see Christmas through the lens of God’s grace and purpose.📅 Join us for Christmas at the Farm📖 Get your 2026 Journal🤝 Partner with us through recurring generosity🙏 Plan to be with us next Sunday
What does it truly mean to live wisely—especially during the Christmas season?In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks the journey of the Magi in Matthew 2 to discover what Biblical wisdom really looks like. Their story shows us that Biblical wisdom is more than knowledge... it’s faith in action, obedience to God’s leading, and a life that ultimately ends in worship of Jesus.This message explores how God’s light: • Reveals hidden motives and calls us to authentic faith • Guides those who are willing to follow, step by step • Always leads us to Jesus • Produces generosity with our time, talents, and resourcesThe Magi followed the light they were given—and it changed everything. This Christmas, the same invitation stands before us: walk in wisdom, follow God’s light, and let your journey lead you to Jesus.📖 Key Scriptures: Matthew 2:1–12, Luke 8:17, Luke 12:2–3, Hebrews 11:8, 2 Corinthians 5:7
The Christmas season is a time that is full of joy and life… but it also reveals where the source of our joy truly is. The question is, is your joy personal or seasonal?
In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks the Christmas story in a new light, equipping us to root our joy not in changing circumstances or seasons, but in faith in Jesus Christ.
No matter how dark life feels, God’s light is strong enough to break through. In this message, we walk through powerful truths from Micah 5, Micah 7, John 1, and John 8 that remind us that God often begins His greatest work in the most unlikely places—even the broken ones.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or stuck in a season that doesn’t make sense, the hope of Scripture is this: the darkness will not win. God’s light invades our brokenness, lifts us when we fall, and gives us the strength to rise again by His grace—not our grit.In this message, you’ll learn:🌟 Why God often starts in the places we would never expect🌟 How to acknowledge darkness without letting it define you🌟 How to declare God’s truth before you feel it🌟 How to refuse the enemy’s lies about your identity and future🌟 How God’s grace empowers you to stand back up againKey Scriptures: Micah 5:2, Micah 7:8, John 1:1–5, John 8:12, 2 Corinthians 4:13, Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 2:8–9If you’re searching for hope, healing, or a fresh reminder that God is with you in the dark, this message is for you.👍 Like this message to encourage others💬 Comment how God is shining His light in your story🔔 Subscribe for more messages filled with hope and truthYou are not alone. And you are not defeated. With God, your story is moving from broken to bright.
What if a more joyful, grounded, and fulfilling life isn’t found in achieving more—but in choosing gratitude daily? In this video, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks the gratitude mindset found in Luke 17 and equips us 5 simple daily habits that can reshape how you think, how you react, and how you show up in the world.Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in negative thinking, or just wanting to grow personally and spiritually, these gratitude practices are practical, doable, and incredibly powerful.✨ In this video, you’ll learn: • What a true gratitude mindset looks like from God's Word. • 5 habits you can start today • How gratitude rewires your perspective. • Why small shifts lead to big transformation.If you’re ready to experience more peace, joy, and contentment—this is for you.
Who or what are you really relying on as your source in life? Your hustle? Your talent? Your bank account? Or is your source something deeper—found in the Savior and the One who owns it all?In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks powerful truth from the book of Malachi and shows how trusting God with our finances reveals who (or what) we look to as our true source. If you’ve ever struggled with worry, control, or wondering how faith connects to your money, this teaching will bring clarity, encouragement, and a fresh Biblical perspective.
Ever struggled to trust God with your money? You’re not alone.
In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks what the Bible actually says about trusting God in our finances — and how learning to trust Him with money can transform the way we trust Him in every part of life.
You did the right thing. You prayed. You obeyed. But things didn’t turn out how you hoped. Sound familiar?
In this message, Pastor Emily Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in the story of Jonah—a man who ran, showed up, and nearly gave up. Learn how to trust God when His plans don’t match yours, how to bounce back from failure, and why obedience and resilience lead to freedom.📖 Key Scriptures: Jonah 3–4, 2 Corinthians 12:9–10, 2 Peter 3:9
When life feels out of control, it’s tempting to run — to fix things, avoid pain, or distract ourselves. But what if chaos is actually God’s invitation to stop running and surrender? In this message, Pastor Emily Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in the book of Jonah, discovering how God meets us in the middle of our storms and turns our chaos into peace.
When life feels like a lion’s den, who will you trust to carry you through? Discover how Daniel’s faith shows us how to trust God through life’s hardest moments in this message from Pastor Mark Cummins.
In this powerful message from Pastor Mark Cummins, discover how Daniel’s faith in God gives us a blueprint for trusting Him through life’s toughest battles.
👉 Learn how small spiritual habits—like prayer, gratitude, and forgiveness—can build unshakable faith that holds firm when everything falls apart.
Key Takeaways:
• The habits you build in calm will hold you in crisis.
• When life falls apart, what you know can guide you—but Who you know can carry you.
• God is faithful even in your lion’s den moments.
📖 Scripture: Daniel 6
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How can we put pride to death and stand courageously with God?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in the book of Daniel, equipping us to kill the pride in our lives and know that only with Jesus will we have the courage to speak up and speak out as the light in a dark world.
What does it mean to be fully committed to God—even when it costs you? In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego chose faithfulness over compromise, refusing to bow to the golden image even under the threat of the fiery furnace. Their story reminds us that true allegiance to God isn’t just words—it’s an enduring commitment that stands firm in the fire.In this message, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in Daniel, equipping us with:🔥 Why external allegiance fades but internal commitment lasts🔥 How to decide to follow God before the pressure comes🔥 The power of believing “God is able” to deliver🔥 What it looks like to trust Him even when He doesn’t answer our wayIf you’ve ever struggled with standing strong in your faith when life gets hard, this teaching will encourage and equip you to live fully for God—no matter the cost.
What do you do and where do you turn when life knocks you down?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in the book of Daniel, equipping us to let faith in Christ lift us up when life knocks us down.
Who will stand in the gap?Every one of us knows the pain of living with a gap—between brokenness and healing, despair and hope, sin and redemption. In this message, we dive into Ezekiel 22:30 and discover God’s heart for people willing to pray, model, redirect, and invite others to experience the life-changing hope found in Jesus Christ.From personal stories to biblical truth, this teaching unpacks what it means to: • Pray with power through intercessory prayer • Model a life centered on Jesus • Redirect with love and truth in a culture of confusion • Invite others to encounter the Gospel📖 Key Scriptures: • Ezekiel 22:30 • Ezekiel 37:1–10 • Romans 8:34 • 1 Timothy 2:1–6 • 1 John 2:1 • 2 Corinthians 5:20🙌 Whether you’re searching for purpose, desiring to grow deeper in your faith, or looking for practical ways to share Jesus with others, this message will encourage you to stand in the gap for your family, friends, and generation.🔔 Subscribe for more biblical teaching and discover how, in Christ, we have HOPE!
What do you do when life feels like its falling apart?In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word in the book of Lamentations, equipping us to WAIT on the Lord when life feels uncertain. When life falls apart, God’s faithfulness does not. And when life feels uncertain, remember to WAIT on the Lord: - WORSHIP instead of worry. - ASK instead of assume. - IMMERSE instead of ignore. - TRUST instead of trying to control.
No one likes rejection. The fear of rejection can cause us to delay conversations, lose confidence, and view ourselves as less than God intended. But rejection is inevitable in life, so how can we handle it God's way?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word and the story of Jeremiah, and equips us to know that while rejection is inevitable, but with God’s strength it can refine rather than define us.
We have all experienced endings before; the end of a season, the end of a vacation, of a relationship... what if the endings we experience could be more than just the end?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word and equips us to see each ending as a new beginning, an opportunity to confess our sins to God and serve God willingly.
Everyone wants a satisfying and fulfilling life... but where does that satisfaction come from?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word and equips us to find MAXIMUM SATISFACTION by filling our lives with God.
Not every sports team can claim that they win each season... but with God's wisdom in Proverbs is it possible for you and I win in every season of life?
In this teaching, Pastor Mark Cummins unpacks truth from God's Word and equips us embrace the life-changing wisdom found in Proverbs in every season of our lives.