Episodes
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Jesus Is Risen... So What?! (John 20:19-31)
Jesus is risen… SO WHAT?!We believe that Jesus died on the cross. We believe that three days later, He rose from the grave. We celebrate the empty tomb and proclaim that our Savior is alive!But what difference should the resurrection actually make in our lives today?For some, the question is one…
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Where Is Jesus? (John 19:38-20:18)
Who is Jesus? Some say He was a great moral teacher. Others believe He was a prophet. Still others dismiss Him as nothing more than a religious figure from ancient history. But Jesus made a claim that demands more than admiration. He claimed He would die and rise again. And that raises a question...
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A Savior You Can Be Certain Of (John 19:23-37)
Have you ever heard someone describe Christianity as a blind faith? That believing in Jesus means trusting in something you can't prove? Something that can't be supported by logic, reason, or evidence? But what if the events surrounding Jesus' death were foretold hundreds—even thousands—of years...
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Bowing to the King Who Wore a Crown of Thorns (John 18:33-19:22)
When circumstances shake the foundation of your world, how do you view Christ? In John 18:33–19:22, Pilate, the religious leaders, the crowd, and even Jesus’ own disciples are confronted with a King who doesn’t fit neatly into their plans, priorities, or expectations. And when the truth of who...
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When Darkness Falls, Jesus is Still in Control (John 18:1-32)
Why should we trust Jesus when everything feels out of control? It’s easy to say, “God is in control,” when life is going according to plan. But what about when the door you were certain God would open suddenly closes? When your family, career, health, or future looks nothing like you imagined?...
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Anchored Through Suffering (1 Pet. 3:13-18)
What if God could use your greatest trials to accomplish something far greater than you can imagine? Suffering is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it's financial hardship, a broken relationship, an unexpected diagnosis, or the loss of someone we love, we all experience seasons that leave us...
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Anxiety: 4 Steps to Real Relief from Anxiety (Phil. 4:5-9)
How can we find real relief from our anxieties? A recent CDC stat shows that 1 in 5 Americans have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder—not to mention the countless others who are still suffering in silence. We all know what it’s like to worry. Our health, our children, our finances, our...
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Purpose: Live by Design (Eph. 2:10)
What were you made for? In a world that tells us to look within to discover who we are, Scripture points us somewhere better—to the One who made us! In this message from Ephesians 2:10, Pastor Dennis Lutz unpacks what it means to be God’s workmanship, uniquely designed and created in Christ for...
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Busyness: When Good Things Distract Us from God Things (Lk. 10:38-42)
Have you ever been so consumed with the busyness of life that your time with Jesus slowly fell to the wayside? The deadlines, to-do lists, responsibilities, family, and endless demands on our time aren’t necessarily bad things. In fact, many of them are good things. But even good things can…
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Spirit-Led Prayer, Strategic Placement, and the Gospel (Eph. 6:18-24)
Prayer isn't a performance—it’s your lifeline. As we wrap up our 5-month series through the Book of Ephesians, Pastor Justin Meyer breaks down how we actually live out a countercultural, "Living Faith." Spoiler: It’s not by being a solo soldier or trying harder in your own strength. It's…
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How to Stand Firm in the Faith (Eph. 6:10-17)
Following Jesus doesn’t mean the battle is over. Sometimes, it means you finally realize you’re in one. Temptation comes. Doubts creep in. Relationships become strained. Trials test your faith. And there are seasons when you genuinely wonder: Do I have what it takes to keep going? In Ephesians...
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Your Work As Worship (Eph. 6:5-9)
Did you know the average person spends 1/3 of their waking lives working? That means whether you love what you do, struggle to make it through the week, or find yourself somewhere in between, the way you approach your work matters. So as followers of Jesus, how exactly should we approach our…
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Raising Kids Who Follow Christ (Eph. 6:1-4)
How do we raise children who become followers of Christ rather than products of our culture? In Ephesians 6:1–4, the Apostle Paul paints a radically different picture of the Christian family. Rather than simply producing well-behaved children, God calls parents to raise lifelong disciples who…
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Marriage: A Shadow of the Gospel (Ephesians 5:21-33)
Marriage wasn’t designed to be a competition of power or a contract where we only give as much as we get. In Ephesians 5, Paul reveals that earthly marriage is actually a living, breathing shadow of the Gospel—a picture of Christ’s unconditional, sacrificial love for His Church! Whether you are...
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Make Your Life Count (Eph. 5:15-20)
Everyone gets one life—but how do you make sure you don't waste it? Every day we make countless decisions that shape the direction of our lives. In a world filled with distractions, temptations, and endless opportunities to settle for less than God's best, how can we be sure we're investing our...
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How to Follow Jesus in a Dark World (Eph. 5:1-14)
What does it really look like to follow Jesus in a world that celebrates everything He calls us to reject? Every day we're surrounded by competing voices telling us what will satisfy us, what love looks like, and how we should live. But what if the path to real freedom isn't found in following…
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Leave & Learn: Becoming Like Jesus (Eph. 4-17-32)
How do we actually become more like Jesus? Most of us want to change, yet we often find ourselves returning to the same old patterns. In Ephesians 4, Paul reveals that lasting transformation doesn't begin with behavior, it begins with the heart. Tune in as Pastor Jamison shows us how Christ calls...
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God's Gift for Your Growth (Eph. 4:7-16)
How does God plan to grow you into the likeness of Christ? Most of us instinctively think the answer is, "Read your Bible more. Sin less. Pray more.” While those are essential spiritual disciplines, what if we've actually overlooked one of God's primary means of growing us? In Ephesians 4:7–16…
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How to Grow in a Draining World (Eph. 3:14-21)
In a world that constantly drains our energy and tests our faith, true spiritual growth cannot be achieved through sheer human effort. Preaching from Ephesians 3:14–21, Pastor Justin Meyer unloads Paul’s powerful prison prayer to show us how resurrection power is already at work within the...
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The Gospel Revealed (Eph. 3:1-13)
Why did God save you? Most Christians can answer what they've been saved from. We've been saved from sin, judgment, and death through the finished work of Jesus Christ. But far fewer Christians have stopped to consider what they've been saved for! Is salvation simply about going to heaven one…
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Finding Unity in a Divided World (Eph. 2:11-22)
How do we pursue unity in a world that’s so divided? In a world fractured by politics, race, culture, personal conflict, and competing ideologies, true unity can feel impossible to find. In Ephesians 2:11–22, the Apostle Paul points us to the only power capable of reconciling diverse people who...
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Saved by Grace for Good Works (Eph. 2:8-10)
Is salvation something we earn… or something we receive? Most of us say we believe in grace, but deep down we often live like salvation is a partnership between us and God – Jesus does His part, and we do ours. But in Ephesians 2:8–10, Paul completely dismantles that idea. . This sermon explores...
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From Death to Life (Eph. 2:1-7)
What words would you use to describe your life before becoming a follower of Jesus? Broken? Searching? Rebellious? Empty? Wandering? Paul uses just one word in Ephesians 2:1: dead. In this sermon from Ephesians 2:1–7, Pastor Dan walks through the sobering reality of our spiritual condition apart...
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How Can I Know I Am Saved? (Eph. 1:11-14)
How can we know for sure that we belong to God and have a future with Him? Have you ever found yourself asking, “Am I really a Christian?”—especially when your faith feels fragile, your sin feels strong, and your assurance feels shaky? In this sermon from Ephesians 1:11–14, Pastor Dan addresses...
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Living Redeemed in a Broken World (Eph. 1:7-10)
How does God deal with our sin and the brokenness of the world? Too often we view God’s mercy as a "pardon" for a criminal, fearing that one more mistake might exhaust His patience. But Ephesians 1:7–10 shows us that our redemption is actually a "purchase"—a transaction settled by the blood of...
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Resting in a Chosen Identity (Eph. 1:3-6)
When everything in life feels uncertain, how can you know your salvation is secure? In a world that constantly tells you your identity is based on what you do, what you have, and how you perform, it’s easy to feel shaken when life gets hard—when you fall into sin, face suffering, or wrestle with...
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Living Faith (Eph. 1:1-2)
Is Christianity simply about believing the right things, or becoming a completely different kind of person? As we begin our journey through the book of Ephesians, we discover that the answer is both, and far more. In this opening message, Pastor Jamison explores the powerful story of Paul’s...
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Living Hope in a Dying World (1 Pet. 1:3-9)
What hope do you have in a world that is dying? Everywhere we look, things are breaking down—relationships, systems, even our own bodies. Beneath the surface of it all is a sobering reality: everything is fading, everything is failing, and everything is moving toward an end. So where do you turn...
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All In With Your Treasure Pt 2 (2 Cor. 9:6-11)
What if the key to experiencing God’s blessing isn’t holding tighter to what you have, but opening your hands and trusting God with it? In the final message of our All In series, Pastor Jamison walks through 2 Corinthians 9 to show how generous living transforms our hearts, invites God’s…
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All In With Your Treasure Pt 1 (Matt. 6:19-24)
Why do we struggle to go all in with our treasure? For many of us, money is the one area where trust feels hardest. We want to be generous… but fear, pressure, and uncertainty keep tightening our grip! In this honest and challenging sermon, Pastor Dan walks through Jesus’ words in Matthew 6 to...
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All In With Your Talent (Matt. 25:14-30)
What if the greatest tragedy of your life isn’t failure, but leaving what God gave you unused? In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable about servants given a remarkable responsibility by their master. Some step forward in faith. One wastes what he was given. This story forces us to wrestle with a...
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ALL In With Your Time (Eph. 5:15-17)
Are you spending your time, or investing it? Every day we are making decisions about how to use the most limited resource we have—our time. We can always earn more money, change careers, or recover from mistakes… but once time passes, it’s gone forever. In this message from Ephesians 5:15–17,...
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Suffering Saints and God's Global Glory (Daniel 6:1-28)
What is the purpose of your life? For nine weeks we’ve walked with Daniel and his friends through exile, pressure, injustice, and cultural hostility. And Daniel chapter 6, we find an elderly prophet who refuses to compromise even when faithfulness leads to certain death. Why? Because Daniel knew...
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The Writing on the Wall (Daniel 5:1-31)
In a season of political weaponization and cultural division, Daniel 5 serves as a chilling wake-up call for the modern believer! In this sermon Pastor Justin explores the "writing on the wall" for King Belshazzar, contrasting the self-destructive works of the flesh with the Spirit-led…
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God's Humbling Mercies (Daniel 4:1-37)
What if the most dangerous thing in your life isn’t hardship, but success? Thirty years after the fiery furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar stands at the height of his power. He’s secure, accomplished, and at ease. But beneath the prosperity, something dangerous is growing. Pride. What follows isn’t...
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God in the Fire (Daniel 3:19-30)
What hope do I have in my suffering? When life blindsides you—when obedience doesn’t lead to ease, when the suffering intensifies—it’s natural to wonder: God, where are you in all of this? In Daniel 3:19–30, we revisit the familiar story of Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego and the fiery furnace—but…
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Faith That Won't Bow (Daniel 3:1-18)
What do you do when obedience to God puts you at odds with the powers around you? In Daniel 3, a king demands worship, a culture enforces conformity, and three faithful men are forced to decide where their true allegiance lies. The pressure is public, the cost is real, and the consequences are...
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The Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken (Daniel 2:31-49)
What should we do when we feel shaken by what we see happening in the world around us? It seems like every day we open our news feeds to another scandal, another act of violence, another protest. And if we’re honest, it often feels like the world is growing darker by the minute. The constant…
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When the World Runs Out of Answers (Daniel 2:1-30)
What happens when human wisdom reaches its limit and the answers we rely on fall short? We live in an anxious culture. We are surrounded by information, experts, and opinions and yet still many of us feel desperate for peace. In Daniel 2, we watch the most powerful minds of Babylon admit what…
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Resolve in a Compromising World (Dan. 1:8-21)
What should you do when you feel the pressure to compromise your Christian values? In a world that constantly pulls us toward comfort, approval, and compromise, Daniel 1:8–21 shows us a better way. In these verses we follow a young man in exile who chose faithfulness over convenience, obedience...
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Living Under God's Sovereignty (Daniel 1:1-7)
Where is God when faithfulness costs you everything and obedience leaves you feeling out of place? In a world that celebrates almost anything except Jesus, the book of Daniel speaks directly to believers learning how to live faithfully in exile. This sermon launches our new series, Countering...
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One Resolution That Changes Everything (Phil. 3:4-14)
As we step into a new year, we’re flooded with goals, plans, and resolutions — but most of them fade by February. What if there was one resolution that truly changes everything? In this New Year’s message from Philippians 3:4–14, Pastor Dan invites us to shift from chasing self-improvement to...
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The Purpose of His Coming (Luke 2:25–38)
Why did Jesus really come and what does that mean for your life today? At Christmas, we hear many answers about who Jesus is and why He came. Some say Jesus came to show us that God loves us. Some say he came to make the world a better place, or to make us happy, healthy and wealthy. But Luke 2...
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The Peace of His Coming (Luke 2:1-21)
What if your affliction is a part of a greater plan, that would glorify God? Would that bring you peace? This Christmas, life doesn't stop being messy—but neither does God's plan! The first Christmas was a chaotic scene of global politics, stressful travel, and humble birth, yet every detail—from...
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The Praise of His Coming (Luke 1:39-56)
What overflows from you when life overwhelms you? Life is full of stresses that threaten to overwhelm us. One moment we are living life as usual and out of nowhere something comes along which leaves us reeling, wondering what to do next. How do you respond when you’re met with an impossible...
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The Promise of His Coming (Luke 1:26-38)
How do you live faithfully when God calls you into the unknown? When life takes an unexpected turn, when the plans you made for yourself don’t pan out, when you find yourself in a place you thought you would never be, what does faithfulness look like In Luke 1:26–38, we encounter a young woman...
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God Is Worthy (Psalm 96)
In this message from Psalm 96, guest speaker Austin Segar (Church Planter of Greater Glory Church), reminds us that God alone is worthy — worthy of worldwide worship, worthy of greater glory, and worthy of our eternal enjoyment. Be encouraged to lift your eyes and your praise to the God who…
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The Church Jesus Longs For (John 17:1-26)
What does Jesus desire most for His people? In this sermon on John 17:1-26 Pastor Dan walks us through the longest recorded prayer of Jesus and shows how Christ’s final requests to the Father reveal His deepest longings for His church. From redemption to preservation, to unity culminating in…
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Joy Beyond Sorrow: How Jesus Strengthens Us Through Trials (John 16:16-33)
When doubts creep in, where do you find your footing? Jesus promised His disciples peace because He has overcome the world! In this sermon from John 16:16-33 Justin explains why your joy is totally secure and how your confusion can actually lead to a deeper understanding of the gospel. Tune in to...
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How the Spirit Prepares Us for God's Purposes (John 16:4-15)
Have you ever been tasked with something you didn’t feel equipped to accomplish? Maybe it was a new job, a major life change, or a season that felt far beyond your ability. That’s exactly how the disciples felt when Jesus told them He was leaving and that it was to their advantage. How could that...
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