Pastor Scott kicks off the new sermon series, Rebooted, by encouraging us to begin the new year with faith and exploring the concept of mental renewal, focusing on Romans 12:1-2. He shares thoughts on how to transform our lives by renewing our minds and taking control of our thoughts to align with God's will through scripture.
Pastor Luke's message encourages us to embrace a daring faith in 2026 by living wholeheartedly for God, akin to the biblical figure Caleb, and challenges us to care, declare God's promises, and be aware of where God is leading us. It emphasizes the importance of trusting in God, sharing the gospel, and living a life worthy of our calling.
In this message, Greg Hubbard shares the importance of spreading the light of Jesus, especially during the Christmas season, by embracing the call to evangelize in a world filled with darkness. He encourages us to be proactive in sharing our faith, recognizing that Jesus is the only source of salvation and hope for a broken world.
In this week's message, Pastor Eric discusses overcoming fear with faith, using the story of Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel as an example of finding the strength to face daunting challenges with trust in God. He encourages us to open our hearts to God, reminding us that nothing is impossible with Him and urging us to embrace our potential and the opportunities for faith-driven change in our lives.
In this week's message, Pastor Scott explores the biblical narrative of the angel Gabriel's announcement to Mary, emphasizing the significance of Jesus as the eternal Son of God and the fulfillment of prophetic promises. He encourages us to respond in faith and obedience to God's word, highlighting the vital connection between a reverent fear of God, divine favor, and the personal call to action we each receive from God.
Pastor Eric's sermon explores Jesus Christ as the light of the world, emphasizing how God entered human darkness in the most humble way possible and focuses on how light reveals truth, transforms lives, and cannot be overcome by darkness. He challenges the congregation to move beyond the commercialism of Christmas to remember that Jesus came not merely to inform but to transform.
Pastor Rodney's sermon emphasizes that Jesus Christ is the Light of the world who came to dispel darkness and transform lives. The pastor explores how Christ's birth wasn't just a sweet story but the most significant event in human history—God entering our dark world to bring hope, truth, and transformation. The message challenges believers to not only receive Christ's light but to walk in it daily and shine it to others who are lost in darkness.
Pastor Scott begins a new series focused on the biblical theme of light, illustrating how God's light, exemplified by Jesus, provides hope and direction in our lives, especially during times of darkness.
In the final midweek podcast episode of the year, hosts Andrew, Pastor Scott Kramer, and Pastor Luke Adams discuss the biblical principle of tithing, emphasizing its importance as an act of obedience and gratitude while addressing common questions and misconceptions about the practice. They explore the scriptural basis for tithing, the difference between tithing and generosity, and encourage listeners to begin systematic giving, whether it be a full tithe or starting with a smaller percentage of income.
Greg Hubbard shares a message on the concept of thankfulness as a powerful weapon for believers, drawing on Psalm 103 and other scripture passages to illustrate how gratitude can shift focus from negative circumstances to God's goodness, bring emotional resilience, and strengthen relationships. He encourages us to actively stir up a spirit of thankfulness in all situations, promoting peace, contentment, and a deeper connection with God, while emphasizing that thankfulness is a commandment and a key component in experiencing God's presence and blessings.
Pastor Scott closes the Money Talks series with a message on the importance of tithing as a biblical principle. Believers are encouraged to trust and test God by returning a tenth of their income to Him, fostering a mindset of stewardship over ownership and underscoring God's faithfulness in providing for His people.
Andrew is joined by Pastors Scott Kramer and Eric Goldsborough as they dive deeper into Sunday's message on trusting God.
Pastor Eric's message shares how misplaced trust in material possessions can fail us, suggesting instead that true fulfillment comes from faith in Jesus Christ. Emphasizing the importance of tithing, he encourages generosity and aligning one's financial habits with biblical principles to avoid the pitfalls of materialism and to cultivate a deeper relationship with God.
Pastor Scott reflects on the biblical story of a young man's encounter with Jesus in Matthew 19, emphasizing that wealth and personal qualifications cannot secure a place in heaven, but only faith in Jesus can.
In the podcast, Andrew is joined by Pastors Scott Kramer, Eric Goldsborough, and Scott Nagle to discuss the new sermon series "Money Talks," focusing on biblical financial principles like stewardship and the idea that God owns everything. They emphasize teaching these concepts to both new believers and youth, while addressing cultural pressures and sharing personal experiences about trusting God with finances.
Pastor Eric's message addresses the biblical perspective on money, emphasizing that God owns everything, and we are merely managers of His resources, responsible for using them wisely and generously. It challenges listeners to adopt a godly attitude towards wealth, encouraging them to prioritize eternal treasures over earthly possessions and trust God with their finances.
Pastor Scott explores the concept of "money talks," highlighting that God owns everything and that all possessions are His, urging us to adopt a biblical worldview and see ourselves as managers rather than owners of our resources. He encourages us to align our perspectives on money with biblical principles by understanding that everything we have comes from God.
In this midweek episode, Andrew and Pastor Scott discuss GT's annual Give Hope Project, which aims to serve the community through donations to local ministry partnerships, and delve into a deeper conversation about the biblical truths concerning judgment, rewards in heaven, and genuine motivation for good works. They explore how believers will be judged based on their faithfulness with what God has given them and stress the importance of examining the heart's motives when serving others.
The sermon emphasizes the work of Hope Rescue Mission in supporting individuals facing homelessness, urging community engagement and generosity while highlighting the importance of spiritual transformation. It encourages living a purposeful, missional life focused on deepening one's relationship with God and growing in spiritual capacity, primarily through private intimacy rather than public performance, to experience God's glory more fully in eternity.
In this episode, Andrew is joined by Pastors Scott, Rodney, and Dan to discuss themes from the biblical story of Jeremiah, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and prospering in difficult times. They encourage us to pray, have faith, and remain hopeful, highlighting the significance of God's promises and His ultimate plan for our lives.