Colossians 1:1–2 reminds weary believers who they are in Christ, what they’ve received by grace, and how peace flows from the gospel.

Every disciple is sent. Discover how Jesus’ Great Commission calls ordinary believers into a Spirit-empowered, multiplying mission.

Romans 12:9–16 shows how the gospel forms real community—marked by sincere love, hospitality, humility, and shared life in Christ.

Discover the biblical blueprint for spiritual mentorship and discipleship that transforms lives and strengthens churches. This powerful teaching explores Paul's instructions in Titus 2 about how older believers should invest in the next generation through intentional relationships built on sound doctrine. Learn why biblical discipleship goes beyond programs and classes to focus on life-on-life mentorship where mature Christians model godly character for those younger in the faith. Explore the specific roles of older men in demonstrating biblical masculinity through sober-mindedness, dignity, and self-control, and how younger men develop these same qualities through observation and relationship. Understand the crucial influence of older women in shaping the spiritual heart of the church and teaching younger women about love, purity, and godly influence in the home.

What does it actually look like to make disciples in everyday life? In 2 Timothy 2:1–7, Paul gives Timothy a blueprint that still shapes the church today: receive strength from Jesus, invest intentionally in others, and stay focused like a soldier, disciplined like an athlete, and steady like a farmer. Pastor Eric walks through this life-giving passage and shows how ordinary believers can multiply their faith through simple, relational discipleship.

In an age of biblical illiteracy despite abundant Christian content, believers must return to building their lives on Scripture's foundation. Paul's final words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 3:14-17 reveal four essential truths: remember faithful mentors who modeled Scripture, recognize that all Scripture points to Christ, submit to Scripture's divine authority, and trust in its sufficiency for spiritual growth.

Discover what biblical worship really looks like through the powerful vision in Isaiah 6. Many Christians today approach worship focused on personal preferences, music styles, and emotional experiences, but Scripture reveals a completely different foundation for true worship.

Discover the biblical pattern of worship that has shaped the church for centuries: God's revelation leads to human confession, followed by divine grace and commissioning for mission.

True discipleship involves understanding what Jesus meant when He said to come after Him, to deny ourselves, to take up our cross daily, and to follow Him. Coming after Jesus isn't a casual invitation but a call to immediate, decisive action—leaving behind our old way of life and pressing forward without looking back, just as the disciples dropped their nets without hesitation.

When Jesus said, “Follow Me,” He wasn’t calling people to a casual belief — He was inviting them into a life of discipleship. In this message from Matthew 4:12–25, Pastor Eric Echols unpacks what those two simple words really mean and why they still change everything today.

Discover who the “Me” is that we follow — the Savior, King, and Light of the world — and what it looks like to respond to His call with faith, surrender, and purpose. Following Jesus means leaving behind comfort, control, and convenience to gain something far greater: Christ Himself.

Whether you’re new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will challenge you to ask one question: Am I truly following Him?

From Shem to Abraham to Christ, Genesis 11:10–32 reveals the God who preserves His promise and fulfills it in Jesus.

The Tower of Babel reveals humanity's persistent attempt to build heaven on earth apart from God, seeking unity and significance through our own efforts. When God came down to see their tower, the irony was profound - what seemed monumental to humanity was microscopic to God. Rather than destroying them, God confused their language and scattered them, showing both justice and mercy. This scattering preserved His redemptive plan and set the stage for calling Abraham. The story points forward to Christ, who accomplishes through grace what humanity failed to achieve through pride - true unity, salvation, and security found in a relationship with God rather than human systems.

The Tower of Babel reveals humanity's attempt to build identity, security, and significance apart from God. When people unified around their own ambitions rather than God's purposes, they created a city and tower to make a name for themselves. This represents three pillars of man-made religion: seeking security through human institutions, attempting salvation through self-effort, and pursuing glory apart from God. Their eastward migration symbolized spiritual drift away from God's presence.

Genesis 10 stands apart from other biblical genealogies by mapping out the entire ancient world rather than tracing a single family line. This Table of Nations follows humanity's spread after the flood through Noah's three sons: Japheth, Ham, and Shem. The chapter is structured around four key terms - lands, languages, clans, and nations - showing the complete geographical, linguistic, social, and political spread of humanity. 

Genesis 9 reveals that even after the flood, sin persisted as Noah, described as righteous and blameless, fell into drunkenness and shame. This narrative presents Noah as a new Adam, highlighting how even covenant heads can falter in moments of comfort rather than crisis. The contrasting responses of Noah's sons teach us about honoring others in their failures - Shem and Japheth covered their father's nakedness while Ham exposed it. This story ultimately points to our need for Christ, the perfect covenant head who succeeded where all others failed, bearing our shame on the cross and offering grace that covers all sin.

God established the rainbow as a covenant sign with Noah and all living creatures, promising never to flood the earth again. This visible sign in the sky serves as a divine reminder of God's faithfulness and mercy. The rainbow points beyond itself to God's ultimate act of remembrance—sending Jesus Christ to take our judgment upon Himself. When we see a rainbow, we should trust God's promises, use it for gospel conversations, reclaim its true meaning as a symbol of grace, and appreciate all covenant signs God has given us. The rainbow on earth is only half-visible, but in heaven it forms a complete circle around God's throne, symbolizing the perfect fulfillment of His covenant promises.

God's covenant with Noah represents a pivotal moment in redemptive history, not just a children's story about animals on a boat. This covenant is universal, applying to all people and creatures; unilateral, initiated solely by God; and unconditional, not dependent on human faithfulness. By promising never to flood the earth again, God stabilized creation so His redemptive plan through Christ could unfold. This covenant reminds us that even in our chaotic world, God is sovereignly preserving creation until His purposes are complete. Understanding God's faithfulness to Noah helps us trust His promises in our lives today.

When Noah stepped off the ark into a devastated world, his first action wasn't to build shelter or plant crops—he built an altar to worship God. This powerful example teaches us that worship should be our foundation, not an afterthought. Throughout Scripture, we see this pattern repeated by Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and others. Noah's sacrifice demonstrated consecration, thanksgiving, and the need for atonement. In response, God promised mercy and preservation of the natural order, revealing both His redemptive grace that saves souls and His common grace that sustains the world. By prioritizing worship like Noah, we discover our true purpose and live with proper perspective.

God's remembrance of Noah during the flood reveals His covenant faithfulness, not a sudden recollection of something forgotten. This pivotal moment in Genesis 8:1 demonstrates how God controls our trials, provides signs of hope, and guides through His Word. 

Was Noah's flood just a local disaster or something far more significant? Discover how this catastrophic event reveals both God's judgment and His amazing grace.

Genesis 7:6-16 reveals God's sovereign plan during the flood, preserving His covenant promise and creation through Noah's family. This wasn't merely judgment but restoration, demonstrating God's providence and faithfulness to His people. The passage highlights three crucial lessons: our eternal security in God's hands, His abundant grace in delaying judgment, and the reality that His grace has a deadline. Just as God shut Noah in the ark, securing his salvation, believers today are secure in Christ. However, like in Noah's day, a time is coming when the door of salvation will close, making today the day to respond to God's offer of grace.