Drawing from Mark 3, we’ll explore how Jesus confronts the religious leaders who refused to see what God was revealing because admitting they were wrong felt too costly.
Why do we avoid confronting sin? Why do we numb ourselves, excuse ourselves, or shame ourselves into silence? And more importantly—how do we repent in a way that actually leads to freedom?
“Who’s Will Wins? — When Jesus Doesn’t Follow Your Plan”
We don’t just want God’s plan for our life… we want God to follow our plan for Him.
From the crowds who wanted miracles…to the family who wanted Jesus to play it safe…to the religious leaders who wanted Him to behave and not upset Rome.
Sometimes faith looks right on the outside—but something’s off underneath. In this message from Mark 4:1–20, Pastor Chris unpacks Jesus’ parable of the soils and shows how our hearts determine whether God’s Word truly takes root. From the hardened heart to the crowded heart, this sermon challenges us to clear the path, dig deeper, pull the weeds, and water the Word. Because real growth doesn’t come from trying harder—it comes from letting the gospel change the soil of your heart.
Week 2 in the Gospel of Mark
Mark 1:1-20
Change always feels like loss—until you see what God is making room for.
When Saul’s army was worn down and facing the Philistines, he made a bold-sounding—but foolish—oath: no one could eat until victory was won. His rash words nearly cost his son Jonathan’s life and drained the strength of his people. In this episode, we explore how emotional foolishness shows up in our own words and relationships, and how the gospel makes us secure enough to stay quiet—and brave enough to speak truth in love.
Kingdom Reclaimed – Week 2: Breaking the Walls of Isolation
Ever tried to “punish” someone by giving them the silent treatment—only to realize the only one hurting was you? That’s exactly what isolation does. We think it protects us, but it actually sabotages us.
This week in Kingdom Reclaimed, we look at Saul in 1 Samuel 18–20: a king who let jealousy, fear, and insecurity drive him into isolation. Instead of listening, he lashed out—at David, at Jonathan, even at his own future.
But there’s a better way. In Christ, we don’t have to hide, wall ourselves off, or push people away. The gospel gives us the security to be fully known and fully loved—free to risk vulnerability, invite trusted voices in, and build real community.
We’re obsessed with royalty—from fairy tale weddings to royal scandals—but Israel didn’t just watch kings, they demanded one. In 1 Samuel 13, Saul’s insecurity under pressure cost him more than a battle—it cost him his kingdom. In this episode, we’ll unpack how insecurity is like a slow leak that flattens your influence, and how the gospel gives us the security we need to lead with freedom and strength.
In this message from Jonah 4, we explore how God often reveals Himself through the ordinary—small moments, unexpected conversations, and even interruptions. If we’re only looking for the dramatic, we’ll miss how faithfully He shows up in the everyday.
Today we’re excited to welcome Chad Huffman as our guest speaker! Chad serves as the Head of the Bible Department at North Raleigh Christian Academy and is also an adjunct professor at Graceland University.
In this episode, we get real about fear—the kind we rename “wisdom” or “concern” to make it sound more respectable. But underneath, it’s still fear. Fear of what God might ask us to do… or what He might not do at all.
We’ll explore how Jonah found himself in the same struggle—afraid of what God’s mercy might mean for people who didn’t deserve it, and afraid God wouldn’t protect him in the process.
What if the thing holding you back isn’t your situation—but your fear of how God will show up in it? What if trusting His heart could free you from that fear?
This is a call to honesty, surrender, and worship—even when it’s hard. Because fear doesn’t get the final word. God’s mercy does.
Jonah chapter 3
We know God has called us, but often there are obstacles that get in the way—some we recognize, and others we don’t even realize are there. In this series on Jonah, we’ll learn how to confront the challenges we can see and uncover the hidden ones that are holding us back.
In Galatians 4:3, Paul says we were once enslaved to the “elemental things of the world.” These aren’t just outdated philosophies—they’re the subtle, pervasive messages that tell us what to value, how to feel, and what truth even is. Kids are growing up thinking being “nice” is more important than being right, that tolerance means never disagreeing, and that God exists to serve them.
But the early Christians were seen as a different species—not because they were weird for the sake of it, but because they refused to assimilate or attack. They lived as resident aliens: deeply committed to their cities, yet uncompromising in their holiness.
This episode dives into the tension between the church and the culture—and why we’re called not to resolve that tension, but to live faithfully within it. We’ll explore what it means to raise a generation with discernment, honesty, and a worldview anchored in Christ, not convenience.
In this powerful episode, we dive into Galatians 4, where Paul uses the image of a child under guardianship to show the transition from spiritual slavery to sonship in Christ. Before Jesus, we were trapped—bound by empty thinking, man-made rules, and dark spiritual forces. But now, because of Christ, everything has changed. We explore how spiritual warfare is real, how Jesus clashed head-on with the kingdom of darkness, and what that means for us today. From the “elemental things of the world” to the everyday battles we face against the world, the flesh, and the devil, this message will open your eyes to the conflict you’re in and the victory you already have.
In this episode, we dive into Galatians 4 and explore how culture shapes us—often without us even realizing it. Pastor Chris opens with a story about a $5 betta fish and how fish, unaware of the water they swim in, mirror the way we live immersed in culture. From what we value to how we think, culture defines “normal” in subtle but powerful ways.
But Paul’s message in Galatians is clear: we are no longer slaves to the elemental things of this world—we are sons and daughters of God. Culture is not neutral; it can deceive, distract, and enslave us. Through Scripture and stories—ancient and modern—we see how God calls His people not to blend in, but to stand out: to celebrate what’s good, confront what’s broken, create what’s missing, and restore what’s been lost.
Whether you’re wrestling with what it means to live faithfully in a confusing world or simply wondering how to raise your kids, do your work, or engage with your community with purpose—this episode will challenge and encourage you to think deeply, live boldly, and root your identity not in trends, but in truth.
Why do dads always seem just a little… grumpy? Ever try holding the flashlight while he fixes something, only to get barked at because it’s not pointed “where he’s looking”? We laugh about it, but deep down, many of us carry that same image into our view of God: frustrated, disappointed, hard to please.
This week, we’re diving into Galatians 3:10–14, and asking a huge question: How can we live honestly before a holy God without fear, shame, or hiding?
Your identity is secure. You are forgiven, adopted, and loved. Nothing you do can separate you from God’s love.That’s your position before God. It doesn’t change. But your day-to-day relationship and closeness with Him—your awareness of His presence, your ability to walk in peace and confidence. That can be affected by sin. When we sin, God doesn’t disown us.He doesn’t stop loving us. But we may feel distant, numb, or under conviction.
It’s like having tension in a healthy relationship—you’re still family, but you don’t feel close until it’s addressed.
Paul had the courage to share his past and point to the radical change in his life. Paul didn’t just oppose the Church—he tried to wipe it off the map. His mission had been to destroy it… but now? His life’s goal was to spread it everywhere. That’s not a small shift—that’s a total transformation.
Paul is not afraid to recount the record of his own shame in order to show God’s power.
Every Christian has to wrestle honestly with God—what He’s doing, what He’s asking, and what it means for our lives. But after that struggle, we also need the courage to tell our story. Too…
Wrestle honestly.
Listen closely.
And have the courage to tell your story.
Healing takes courage. It takes courage to admit your wounds. It takes courage to confront the pain you’ve buried. It takes courage to let someone speak hope where shame once ruled.