In this special Christmas Eve message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes reminds us that the story of Jesus’ birth is more than a familiar tradition, it’s a powerful declaration that God is at work in history and deeply involved in our lives. Walking through Luke 2, we see how God orchestrated every detail, fulfilled His promises, and entered the world in humility to bring hope and salvation. Christmas is good news bringing hope and transformation. In this episode, you’ll learn: How God was fully in control of history leading up to Jesus’ birth. Why Jesus came personally for you. How the message of Christmas calls for a response.

In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes focuses on Joseph and the quiet, faithful obedience that helped bring God’s plan to life. Through Joseph’s story in Matthew 1, we see what it looks like to trust God when the situation doesn’t make sense and the cost feels personal. This message highlights how God works through faith-filled obedience—even when no one else sees it. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Joseph’s response teaches us about righteousness and grace. Why trusting God sometimes means acting before everything is clear. How obedience by faith plays a role in God being with us.

In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes looks at the story of Mary in Luke 1 to show how God often works in unexpected ways through unlikely people. Mary’s response to God’s call reveals a faith rooted in trust, humility, and obedience, even when the path ahead feels unclear. This message reminds us that God’s presence changes everything when we surrender our yes to Him. In this episode, you’ll learn: God works in ways we don't always understand or expect. What Mary’s faith teaches us about trusting God in uncertainty. How nothing is impossible when God is at work.

In this message from our God With Us series, Pastor Bret walks through John 3 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to show what it really means that God came near. This passage reveals that faith isn’t about knowledge, status, or effort—but about being made new through belief in Jesus. At the heart of it all is a simple but life-changing truth: God’s love moved Him toward us. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being “born again” is about spiritual transformation, not behavior change. What Jesus meant when He said the Son of Man must be lifted up. How belief, not performance, is the doorway to eternal life.

Today we kicked off our Christmas series, God With Us, by looking at who Jesus truly is. John 1 shows that Jesus is fully God and fully human, the eternal Word who stepped into our world so we could know the Father. Because He understands our weakness, we can draw near to Him with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn:    •    How Jesus can be both fully God and fully man    •    What it means that God came near and understands you completely

In our final sermon of the Only God series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes takes us into one of Jesus’ most familiar parables- The Lost Sheep. Luke 15 reveals God’s heart for people who feel far from Him. Instead of frustration or judgment, Jesus shows us a God who moves toward the lost with compassion, urgency, and joy. You’ll hear what this parable tells us about God’s character, why Jesus welcomed sinners when others pushed them away, and what it means for us to join Him in His mission. It’s a message is a reminder that every person matters deeply to God.

In this weeks message of our Only God series, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes walks us through Romans 12 and what it really means to live a transformed life in Christ. Instead of settling for the patterns of the world, God invites us into something deeper. You’ll hear why presenting your life to God matters, how transformation actually happens, and what it looks like to discern God’s will in a noisy, distracted world. 

In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shares why we’re not meant to do life alone — and how true spiritual growth happens in community. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and the teachings of Paul, he reminds us that we are stronger, wiser, and more resilient when we walk alongside others.  In a culture that values independence, this message challenges us to lean into connection — to bear one another’s burdens, celebrate each other’s victories, and reflect Christ’s love in every relationship. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why biblical community is essential for spiritual health. How to strengthen your relationships through encouragement and grace. What it means to reflect God’s love by putting others before yourself.

In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes continues through Philippians 4, showing how Paul discovered the secret to lasting contentment. While the world tells us contentment comes from comfort or control, Paul reveals it’s found in Christ alone. Drawing from verses 10–13, Pastor Bret breaks down the “secret” Paul learned—rejoicing in every circumstance, relying on God’s faithfulness, and resting in Christ’s presence. If you’ve ever felt like peace and satisfaction were just out of reach, this message will challenge and encourage you to find true contentment—not in what you have or don’t have, but in the One who gives you strength.

How do you know if you’re really growing in your faith? In this week’s message from Philippians 3, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes challenges us to look at what progress in our walk with Jesus actually looks like. It’s not about perfection or performance—but about direction, focus, and what we’re chasing after. In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to truly make progress in your relationship with Jesus. Why spiritual maturity isn’t about “having arrived,” but about continually pressing forward. How fixing your eyes on Christ changes the way you see your past, your goals, and your daily life.

When conflict flares—at home, at work, even at church—Scripture shows a better way. Working from Philippians 2, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes explains why conflicts happen and how unity grows through humility, listening, prayer, and choosing the mindset of Jesus—laying down our “rights” to serve others. Jesus showed us the example of humility by giving up His own rights to serve others, even to the cross. When we follow His example, God promises to lift us up in His perfect timing. In this episode you’ll learn: The real reason conflicts happen—and how selfishness keeps them going. Simple ways to bring peace: listen first, speak less, and pray instead of pushing your own way. How to put others before yourself in everyday life and relationships. Why Jesus’ humility is the key to unity and how God lifts up those who choose it.      

Kicking off our new series in Philippians, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes talks about the difference between short-term happiness and lasting, Spirit-given joy. From Paul’s house arrest in Rome, we see how the gospel advanced—even into Caesar’s household—and why real joy can thrive in hard circumstances. You’ll be invited to make Paul’s line your own: “For me, to live is Christ,” and to anchor your joy in God’s presence, promises, and purpose. In this episode you’ll learn: How biblical joy differs from happiness (source, duration, focus, and result). Why Paul had joy in prison and how God used his chains to spread the gospel. A practical lens for your own circumstances: joy as trusting God’s sovereign work right where you are. What “to live is Christ, and to die is gain” means for everyday hope and courage.

When life says “be strong and stay in control,” God turns it upside down—His power shows up best when we admit our weakness. In 2 Corinthians 12, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shares Paul’s story about a “thorn in the flesh” and what it teaches us about God’s strength, grace, and purpose in our struggles. You’ll be reminded that the things we wish God would take away are often the very things He uses to draw us closer to Him. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why God sometimes allows weakness to keep us humble and dependent on Him. What it means when God says, “My grace is sufficient for you.” How to find real strength by relying on God instead of yourself.

When the world tells us to avoid pain and chase comfort, God calls us to something different—strength in weakness, hope in trials, and a perspective that looks beyond this life. In 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shows how even though our bodies wear out, God is renewing us daily on the inside. Hardships may feel heavy, but compared to the eternal glory waiting for us, they are light and temporary.  In this episode you’ll learn: How to find strength in weakness. How to view hardships through the lens of eternity. How to stay encouraged when life feels overwhelming.

In week one of Upside Down, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes uncovers how God’s way often flips the world’s values on their head. True confidence isn’t built on self-promotion but on the Spirit of God working through us. The good life isn’t about striving harder—it’s about trusting deeper and letting Christ’s power be enough. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why the values of God’s kingdom turn the world’s wisdom upside down. How real confidence doesn’t come from self but from the Spirit’s work within us. What it looks like to move from trusting in yourself to fully depending on God.

In this week’s message, Guest Speaker, John Barrett, walks us through God’s response to Job. Instead of giving Job answers, God reveals His character—showing His power, wisdom, and love. Job moves from asking “Why?” to humbly trusting the Lord, and we’re invited to do the same when we face suffering. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why God answered Job with questions instead of explanations How suffering can deepen our understanding of God’s character The shift from hearing about God to truly knowing Him (Job 42:5) Three ways to respond to hardship: trust God, walk in humility, and surrender fully

In this message, Guest Speaker, Sean Wainerdi, continues our study through Job by looking at the painful question: Why does God allow suffering? Through Job’s story, his friends’ misguided answers, and real-life examples, we’re reminded that God’s wisdom and perspective are far greater than ours—and He is always at work for good, even when we can’t see it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Job’s friends’ explanations for suffering fell short The importance of presence over easy answers when comforting others How God’s perspective is higher and His wisdom broader than ours How Joseph’s story and the Cross reveal God’s power to bring good out of suffering

In this message, guest speaker Pastor Brad Franklin dives into the book of Job, exploring one of life’s hardest questions: How do we make sense of senseless pain? Brad unpacks the tension between suffering and God’s goodness, showing how Job’s ancient declaration—“I know that my Redeemer lives”—points us to Christ as our ultimate hope. Whether you’re in the middle of heartache, still carrying the memory of it, or walking with someone through it, this message will remind you that God is trustworthy in every season. In this episode, you’ll discover: The deeper meaning behind Job’s words: “I know that my Redeemer lives.” Why having a “reason” for pain isn’t enough—and what actually sustains us through suffering. Real-life stories of faith, forgiveness, and hope in the face of unimaginable loss.

Why does God allow suffering—and what if He never tells us why? In this kickoff to the Book of Job, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes explores what happens when life falls apart and the answers don’t come. Job loses everything, yet his faith holds—not because he gets an explanation, but because he encounters God in a deeper way. In this episode, you’ll learn:1. Why seeing God is better than understanding everything2. How trials expose where our faith truly lies3. What it looks like to worship through pain This message will challenge your perspective on suffering—and encourage you to trust God, even when you don’t understand.

As we wrap up our Unleashed series through the book of Acts, Pastor Bret walks us through Acts 20—Paul’s final words to the Ephesian elders before heading to Jerusalem. In what feels like a farewell speech, Paul reminds us what it looks like to live a life fully surrendered to Christ: humble, honest, bold, and eternal-minded. It’s a sobering but inspiring call to examine where our loyalties lie—are we clinging too tightly to this life, or are we willing to finish the race God has set before us? In this episode, you’ll learn: Why serving the Lord, not people, is key to enduring trials with purpose. How humility, compassion, and boldness shape effective ministry. What it means to not “shrink back” from the whole counsel of God. Why Paul’s mindset ("I do not account my life of any value") can transform the way we follow Jesus.