In the loudest era in human history, many of us have become so accustomed to the constant "static" that we've started to believe God has gone silent—but the truth is, we’re simply distracted. This message, "Noise Canceling," is an invitation to put on spiritual headphones and learn the habits that quiet the chaos so you can tune into the frequency of God’s voice. We explore the story of the prophet Elijah to discover why God often speaks in a gentle whisper, a sign of low-decibel intimacy, and introduce the practical S.O.A.P. Method to help you move from simply reading the Bible to letting the Word steep and transform your life. Join the "First Five" Fast challenge this week and learn how to cancel the world's noise and listen to the voice that reflects your true, redeemed identity.
Every year, we feel the massive gap between the perfect, Hallmark-movie Christmas we want and the stressful, exhausting, and chaotic one we often get. This “Finding Christmas” series cuts through the noise and tinsel to help you uncover the real substance of the holiday season, exploring four foundational truths. Stop wishing for a perfect Christmas and instead discover **Hope** as a confident expectation in a present God. Learn that **Peace** is not the absence of chaos, but the presence of wholeness, or *Shalom*, right in the middle of your mess. Understand that **Joy** is not a feeling you have to manufacture, but good news you get to receive. And finally, see that at its core, Christmas is a **Love** story of proximity—God closing the distance to be near you and give you rest. Join us as we stop simply trying to survive the holidays and start finding the true meaning of Christmas.
Tired of the stress, exhaustion, and impossible expectations of the "perfect Christmas"? This series, "Finding Christmas," cuts through the holiday noise to uncover the true substance of the season. We explore how to move beyond the fragility of **anxious wishing** to the rock-solid foundation of a **confident expectation** in God, redefining what Hope really means. Next, we challenge the idea that Peace is merely the *absence of chaos*, finding instead the **presence of wholeness** (*Shalom*) in the midst of life's mess. Finally, discover that Joy is not a feeling you must **manufacture**, but a profound **reality you receive**—the good news that a Savior has come for you, right where you are. Stop just trying to survive the holidays and start finding the eternal heart of Christmas.
Are you tired of the holiday stress and the gap between the "perfect Christmas" you want and the chaotic one you get? This season, stop chasing the fragile, conditional peace of an Instagram-perfect holiday and join our new series, "Finding Christmas." We'll trade in "anxious wishing" for the "confident expectation" of true biblical hope, and discover that real peace, or *Shalom*, is not the absence of chaos, but the unshakable presence of wholeness found in the Prince of Peace. It's time to let go of trying to manufacture calm and find the Savior who was born into the chaos of the first Christmas to show you He can handle yours.
In this message, kick off the "Finding Christmas" series by addressing the massive gap between the 'perfect' holiday we want and the stressful, often exhausting reality we get. We dive into the human wiring for desire and challenge the fragile nature of what we call "hope"—often just "anxious wishing" dependent on perfect circumstances. Discover the true, transformative nature of Biblical hope, which is defined as a "Confident Expectation" in a present God, as promised through the prophet Isaiah. The challenge is clear: stop wishing for a perfect Christmas and start expecting the God who is already here, offering peace and joy that can handle the real-life struggles of the season. Plus, hear the exciting announcement for our 2026 Global Impact Trips to Honduras, Ecuador, and Kenya.
In this final message of our "Gratitude" series, we explore the concept of putting on our "Gratitude Glasses" to help us see past the gifts and focus on the Giver. Discover the crucial difference between loving what God provides and truly loving Him, the source of every good thing. We’ll dive into scripture to understand how gratitude is the ultimate battle plan against the enemies of entitlement and comparison, both of which seek to steal our joy and thankfulness. Learn how to shift your perspective to recognize God's character and love behind every circumstance—good or bad—because when your gratitude is rooted in the Giver, your faith is solid. This message concludes with a simple, powerful challenge to practice connecting the gift to the Giver all week long, transforming your daily life into an act of worship.
In the final message of our Gratitude series, learn to put on your "Gratitude Glasses" to see every good thing in your life as a gift from God. This message addresses the tension between gratitude and entitlement, explaining that entitlement evaluates life through what you lack, while true gratitude recognizes what you already have. Discover how to shift your focus from the gifts, which can fade, to the Giver, whose goodness endures forever. When you connect the gift to the Giver, you fuel your worship and build a solid faith that is not dependent on your circumstances.
Discover the power of a grateful life in this three-week series, “Gratitude.” We kick off by examining the story of the ten lepers, challenging the common 'Thanks... but' mindset, and revealing that true gratitude is a conscious discipline that leads to a profound spiritual wholeness beyond mere circumstance. Next, we expose the greatest "Gratitude Killer"—grumbling—by studying the Israelites' journey in the wilderness, offering a practical 'Stop and Swap' challenge to rewire your heart from complaint to praise. Finally, we explore how a truly thankful heart overflows into radical generosity, using the analogy of the life-giving Sea of Galilee, and conclude that the ultimate motivation for a life of thankfulness and giving is the indescribable gift of Jesus Christ. This series is an invitation to move past a hurried life and choose the 10% decision that changes everything.
In this powerful message, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of faith: finding gratitude when life is truly and genuinely hard. Drawing on the compelling story of Paul and Silas singing in their prison cell (Acts 16) and Paul's letter to the Philippians, we challenge the idea of "toxic positivity" and explore what it means to "give thanks in all circumstances" rather than for them. Discover how rooting your gratitude in the unchanging character of God—believing He is close, in control, and watching over you—can unlock a profound "peace that transcends all understanding" (Philippians 4:7). Learn the practical discipline of choosing to "sing at midnight" and cling to the truth that God’s character is greater than your current circumstances, offering the only path toward true peace in the midst of your darkest moments.
Are you living a "Thanks... but" life? In this powerful series, "Gratitude," we explore the universal struggle of minimizing God's blessings by focusing on the next problem. We dive into the haunting story of the ten lepers from Luke 17, uncovering the radical choice of the one man who turned back to express his thanks, finding not just a cure, but a spiritual wholeness. We then tackle the ultimate "Gratitude Killer"—the habit of grumbling—revealing how spiritual amnesia and a sense of entitlement turn miracles into monotony. Learn the practical discipline of the "STOP and SWAP" to rewire your heart, interrupt your hurry and worry with worship, and start seeing the daily, miraculous provision of God all around you, allowing you to shine like a star in a crooked generation.
In this powerful message from the "Gratitude" series, we explore the profound story of the ten lepers from Luke 17. Discover the difference between being merely cured and being made whole, and how true gratitude can transform your life. This sermon challenges us to move beyond a "Thanks... but" mentality and embrace a discipline of thankfulness, recognizing God's goodness even in difficult circumstances. Learn why the one outsider's gratitude led to a deeper healing and how you can cultivate a heart that always remembers the Giver over the gift.
This week, we conclude our "Staying Power" series by exploring the ultimate question of allegiance. When life's storms hit and your faith is tested, where do you turn? Drawing from John chapter 6, we delve into Peter's powerful declaration of unwavering commitment to Jesus, the source of eternal life. Discover how building on the right foundation, staying connected, and remaining in God's radical love are the keys to enduring any challenge. This message is a roadmap for living, reminding us that true staying power isn't about our strength, but about staying anchored in the One who holds us firm.
In this powerful message, we dive into what it truly means to have "Staying Power" when life inevitably pushes back. Discover how building your life on a solid foundation, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, allows you to endure any storm. We explore the profound truths of being a "doer" of the Word, the universal reality that storms come for everyone, and how your foundation ultimately determines your outcome. Learn why connection to Jesus, the true vine, is the source of all lasting fruit and how God's pruning, though sometimes painful, is always for your ultimate perfection and greater harvest.
In this powerful new series, "Staying Power," we explore how to endure life's inevitable challenges by building a strong foundation. Drawing inspiration from Jesus's parable of the wise and foolish builders, we learn that true resilience comes not from avoiding storms, but from what we hold onto when they hit. Discover the three crucial truths revealed in this timeless story: that true builders are doers, not just hearers; that storms come for everyone; and that ultimately, our foundation determines our outcome. Join us as we uncover how to develop the staying power to persevere through brutal days and stand firm, no matter what life throws our way.
The final sermon begins by reiterating the question, "What if we made it easy for people to meet Jesus?" and addresses the challenge of "busyness" in culture. It highlights Jesus's compassion in Matthew 14:13-14, where he ministered to crowds despite his own grief and need for solitude. A significant portion is dedicated to Jesus's welcoming of children (Matthew 19:14), contrasting their "unburdened, uncalculated, reckless faith" with adult complexities. The sermon poses the question, "What is the faith of the next generation worth?" and answers, "It's worth EVERYTHING." This leads into the story of the rich young man (Matthew 19:16-22), who "came with everything and walked away with nothing" because he was unwilling to be "recklessly invested." The message calls for the church to be "recklessly invested" in young people, prioritizing their spiritual well-being over personal comfort and busyness. The call to action is to "Serve" in the church's student and kids' ministries, encouraging adults to be authentic mentors and make time to "invest in their lives and model a faith that's not just a belief, but a way of living." The overarching theme is that "dreaming reckless" involves "investing big," particularly in the next generation.
This speech outline for "Dreaming Reckless" challenges us to re-evaluate our dreams, moving beyond what we think is realistic to embrace the boundless vision God has for us. It explores how fear often leads us to shrink our aspirations, drawing parallels to biblical stories like the feeding of the five thousand, where Jesus demonstrated "immeasurably more" than what was asked or imagined. The outline emphasizes surrendering our imagination to the Holy Spirit and having the courage to ask for the impossible, ultimately inviting a bigger God into our dreams rather than limiting Him by our own means. It also delves into the importance of authenticity in faith, using the confrontation between Paul and Peter in Galatians to highlight that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not through works or people-pleasing. The core message encourages us to focus on Jesus and make it easy for others to receive Christ, tearing down walls of performance and judgment with reckless, boundary-breaking grace.
Remember when your dreams were limitless? In this series, "Dreaming Reckless," we explore how adulthood often teaches us to shrink our dreams to fit reality. But what if God's dreams for us aren't meant to be safe? Drawing from Ephesians 3:20-21, we challenge the idea of "realistic" dreaming and invite you to surrender your imagination to the Holy Spirit, believing God can do "immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine." Discover how embracing audacious faith can lead to a spectacular move of God's Spirit in our lives and communities.
Discover "Risky Faith," a message exploring what it means to follow Jesus even when life doesn't go as planned. This sermon delves into a powerful moment from Jesus' life, teaching us a tough but crucial truth: faith is not a rewards-based system. Learn how to navigate disappointment and confusion with the understanding that Jesus is always working, even when we don't see the immediate results we desire. This message will encourage you to trust in Jesus' presence and his ultimate promise of resurrection, both in our personal struggles and on a global scale.
This sermon explores the "Great Commission" as a call to action for every follower of Jesus, not just pastors or missionaries. Drawing from Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Acts 1, it emphasizes that believers are empowered by Christ's authority to share the Gospel in their everyday lives, starting with their immediate communities and extending to the world. The message highlights the comfort of Jesus's constant presence and uses the parable of the lost sheep from Luke 15 to illustrate God's relentless pursuit of those who are far from Him, underscoring that participating in this mission brings immense joy to God. It ultimately challenges listeners to overcome hesitation and take decisive action in living out their faith, as the "green light" to go has already been given.
In the fourth installment of our "Red Letters" series, we tackle the often-uncomfortable topic of money, exploring Jesus' radical teachings on generosity as presented in Luke 6. Discover how an open-handed approach to life, rooted in an understanding of God's abundant grace, challenges the world's scarcity mindset and sets your heart free. Learn how our giving, whether of finances, time, or forgiveness, is not a transaction to earn favor, but a reflection of our identity as children of a generous Father. This message will equip you to win the battle for your worship and align your treasure with your heart.