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Vision 2026: Evangelism

Esther: Legacy- Passing Down the Victory

Esther: Reversed- God Turns the Tables

Esther: Courage- Risking it All

Esther: When Evil Seems to Win

God’s name is never mentioned in Esther, but His fingerprints are all over every unexpected twist and turn. Join us as we discover how God works to bring about an amazing story of courage, justice, purpose and hope through quiet coincidences, not obvious miracles. Esther’s story reflects our own: we may not always see God’s hand, but we can trust His heart. Often, God’s plan to transform the world is not through spectacular displays of power, but by invisibly working behind the scenes and using ordinary people like Esther and Mordecai. Like them, we need to personally love those God has put in front of us. Like an artist who can make beauty from discarded things, God’s plan is to use us. That doesn’t seem like a great plan, but it is! Let Him use you in His story of salvation and hope.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

The Perfect Storm: Recognizing Jesus in the Storm

The Perfect Storm: When Jesus Feels Far Away

Father's Day: Back to the Future

Your Move: Community

Your Move: Serving

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Your Move: Giving Part 2

Following Jesus always leads us forward. There’s always a next step. But growth doesn’t happen when we just understand something, it happens when we step into something. In this series, we’re exploring what it looks like to take intentional steps forward in practicing the values that shape us into people who look more like Jesus. Throughout Scripture, giving a tenth was a consistent way God’s people honored Him, trusted Him, and put Him first. This message focuses on the step of obedience, challenging people to move beyond understanding and step into putting God first in their finances. Rather than starting with feelings or motivation, it calls people into a 90-day tithing challenge as a practical way to grow in trust, obedience, and spiritual formation.

Today, we’re celebrating how God uses moms and women to shape faith in ways that last far beyond what we can see. In the story of Lois, Eunice, and Timothy, we’re reminded that faith is usually passed on through everyday life—through prayers, conversations, reading the Bible, and simply showing up again and again. It’s a lot like packing lunches and taking care of the daily stuff that never feels very big, but ends up meaning everything. God takes those small, faithful moments and turns them into something that can impact generations. So today we honor moms, grandmas, and spiritual moms, and as a church we commit to walking with them, encouraging them, and supporting them as they help pass on a faith that lasts.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Life 2.0: Living Differently

Week 3 of Life 2.0 answers the question: How do we live the new life Jesus gives us? While many people try to follow Jesus through sheer willpower, the Christian life was never meant to be lived that way. Through resurrection, God gives believers His Holy Spirit, whose power raised Jesus from the dead and now lives within His followers. The Spirit convicts us of sin, guides us into truth, and produces new character in our lives as we walk with Him. Rather than trying harder, we learn to keep in step with the Spirit by inviting His leadership, noticing His guidance, and following His promptings in everyday moments. Because of the resurrection, new life is not only forgiven—it is powered and led by the Holy Spirit. Passage: Romans 8:11-14; John 16:8-9, 13-14; Galatians 5:16-17

Many people think Christianity is about becoming a better version of themselves, but the resurrection offers something far greater than self-improvement. In Romans 6 and Colossians 3, Paul explains that when we trust Jesus, we are united with Him in His death and resurrection: the old life defined by sin dies, and a new life begins. Because of this new identity, we no longer have to hide or manage the mistakes of the past; we can lay them down and begin living differently. New life begins when the old life ends, and that new life starts when we trust Jesus as our Forgiver and Leader.

Life 2.0 isn’t about an upgraded or better version of the old life. It’s about a brand-new life made possible by the resurrection of Jesus. When we make Jesus our Forgiver and Leader, we’re not invited into self- improvement, we’re invited into resurrection. The old life is laid down, and a new life begins. And while that new life carries a future promise of heaven, it also reshapes how we live here and now. In this five-week series, we’ll look at how the resurrection transforms our identity, empowers us through the Holy Spirit, reorients our values in God’s upside-down kingdom, and grounds us in a lasting hope for the future. Easter celebrates the historical event of Jesus’ resurrection, which guarantees new life for those who trust in Him. Because Jesus lives, three things are guaranteed for those who belong to Him: forgiveness for the past, new life and transformation in the present, and a living hope for the future. The resurrection isn’t just a story to believe, it’s a promise to receive by trusting Jesus as Forgiver and Leader.

Everyone spends their life serving someone or something. Over 3,000 years ago Joshua asks Israel a question that is still relevant today. Who will you serve? Our gods today are not of wood and metal, they are things like popularity, achievement, pleasure and safety. But there is only one who is worthy of your service. Will you be a servant of the Living God?

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Many people define themselves by their careers, relationships, appearance, or abilities, but these aspects of identity are fundamentally unstable because they can change or be lost. Real identity is not determined by what we do or what others say about us. The Bible teaches that our true identity is grounded in what God has done and what He says about us. Join us as we explore what God declares about our identity to discover our truest selves. Sermon Description: Who are you? You are not defined by what others say about you, or even by what you think about yourself. You are who God says you are. For those who made Jesus their forgiver and leader, God says you are not a slave to your desires, you are free, and you are His child. Join us as we discover what that means and how you can step into who you really are. Passage: Romans 8:12-17 Speaker: Bob Kadlecik

The Bible is a rather large and at times confusing book - so how am I supposed to understand it? How can I build a habit of being in the Bible consistently? This week in DIY, we focus on HOW to study the Bible. We will give a step-by-step guide to follow to read and ask questions of God’s Word so that we can actually open up our lives to the power of God’s Word to change us. Passage: James 1:21, 22-25

Sunday Morning Livestream

PG (Parental Guidance): Daily Decisions, Lifelong Impact

Every family faces conflict—but not every family handles it well. In Ephesians 4, Paul reminds us that the goal isn’t avoiding conflict; it’s honoring God through it. Healthy homes are built when parents speak truth with love, control their emotions instead of being controlled by them, and lead with grace even when tensions rise. “Fighting fair” means we don’t let anger take over or bitterness take root. Instead, we model for our children what forgiveness looks like in real time. The way we handle conflict teaches them more about Jesus than our words ever could. Passage: Ephesians 4:25-28, 31-32; Romans 5:8-11 Speaker: Josh Jones

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

All of us hit moments when our faith feels weak, when our courage dips and our spiritual soundtrack grows quiet. In those moments, God strengthens us through the people around us, like Timothy borrowed faith from Paul and the paralytic borrowed strength from his friends, reminding us that when your faith feels weak, you can borrow someone else’s until yours grows strong.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

A Way In A Manger: Prepare The Way

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Flip The Script: Mary Magdalene

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Flip The Script: Moses

Where Did It Go: Mission

Where Did It Go: Priority

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Not Emotional: Envy

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.

Anger often shows up as our default response when we’re sad, anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed. It’s also the emotion most likely to bring shame and regret, because it tends to get us into trouble. In Inside Out, anger is shown as a powerful force—and in real life, it can be just as consuming. At its root, anger often comes when our goals or desires are blocked. But what if the problem isn’t just the obstacle—what if it’s our goal that needs to change? What does God say about finding joy instead of anger?

Our mission is to make more and better disciples of Jesus Christ.