Episodes
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Giving and Deceiving
What does genuine generosity reveal about the condition of our hearts? In this passage we see the generosity of the early church alongside a sobering account of hidden sin threatening the integrity of the church. We are reminded that God desires more than outward appearances; He calls us to live...
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His Name Is Power
What makes the name of Jesus unlike any other? In Acts 3, Peter and John perform a miraculous healing that opens the door to proclaim who Jesus truly is: the risen Author of Life, the promised Messiah, and the One who offers forgiveness and turns us from our sin. Stu Quackenbush unpacks how the...
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Devoted Together
What does it look like to be truly devoted to one another? In Acts 2:42–47, we see a picture of the earliest church marked by devotion to God's Word, fellowship, prayer, generosity, and worship. Stu Quackenbush challenges us to consider what it means to be fully devoted to the life God has called...
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This Jesus God Raised Up
What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for us today? In Acts 2, Peter boldly proclaims that Jesus is risen and reigning, just as the Scriptures foretold, and that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit testifies to this truth. Stu Quackenbush takes us deeper into Peter's message, calling us to...
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The Spirit Poured Out
What happens when God's Spirit moves in power? In Acts 2, we see the fulfillment of God's promise as the Holy Spirit comes upon the disciples and the message of salvation begins to reach people from every nation. Steve Welch continues our journey through Acts, exploring what Pentecost means for…
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Prayer and Preparation
How do we prepare for what God has planned for us? In Acts 1:12–26, the disciples devoted themselves to prayer and followed the guidance of Scripture as they prepared for the next phase of ministry. Join Stu Quackenbush as we explore the importance of prayer, trusting God's sovereign plan, and...
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Ready, Set, Wait
What do we do when God asks us to wait, but we're ready to move? In Acts 1, Jesus prepares His disciples for what comes next, reminding them to trust God's timing, depend on the power of the Holy Spirit, and faithfully live as witnesses of the Resurrection. Stu Quackenbush begins our GO series by...
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Diligence vs. Laziness
What does it look like to honor God through the way we work? Proverbs contrasts diligence with laziness and reminds us that our everyday work matters to God. Eric Gendron explores the value of diligent work, the subtle ways laziness can take hold, and how we can faithfully commit our work to the...
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Pride vs. Humility
What happens when pride takes the place of humility in our hearts? Proverbs reminds us that pride leads to disgrace, while humility leads to wisdom. In this teaching, Stu Quackenbush explores the destructive nature of pride, the humility modeled by Christ, and what it looks like to walk wisely…
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Unashamed | Baptism Sunday
What does it look like to live unashamed of the gospel? Stu Quackenbush reminds us that through Christ our old life has been put to death and we have been raised to walk in newness of life. This Baptism Sunday, we celebrate the power of the gospel to save, transform, and give us freedom from sin....
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Wise Counsel vs. Scoffers: Decisions
How do we know when to listen to wise counsel? Josh Vajda opens God's Word to explore the wisdom of recognizing our limitations, seeking guidance, and remaining open to correction. Through Proverbs 12:15 and other wisdom passages, we can consider the dangers of self-sufficiency and the importance...
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Generosity vs. Greed: Guarding Your Heart
What does our relationship with money reveal about what we truly trust? Steve Welch helps us examine the wisdom of Proverbs and discover how God calls us to view money as a tool rather than a savior. Through biblical wisdom, we explore how to steward what God has given, guard our hearts from the...
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The Wise Family
What kind of legacy are we building through the way we love and lead our families? This week, Steve High opens God's Word to explore His vision for family and the wisdom needed to build relationships marked by love, faithfulness, honor, and grace. Through Proverbs, we'll discover how our words,...
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Friendships vs. Strife: Relationships
Who is shaping your life? The friendships we choose have a powerful impact on our character, our decisions, and the direction of our lives. Trent Heaton invites us to consider how our friendships shape who we are becoming and how choosing wise, godly relationships can lead us toward a life marked...
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Justice vs. Oppression: Protecting the Vulnerable
How do we pursue justice when it costs us something? Ben Phebus will help us examine the path of wisdom that calls us to choose what is right over what is convenient, what is honest over what is effective, and what honors God over what benefits ourselves. True wisdom leads us to protect the...
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Words of Life vs. Words of Death: The Power of the Tongue
How do our words reveal what is happening in our hearts? As Stu Quackenbush continues our Proverbs series, we'll explore the power of our words and the importance of cultivating a life-giving tongue. We'll see the ways God calls us away from deceit, division, and destructive speech, and toward...
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Wisdom vs. Foolishness: The Fear of the LORD
What are you building your life on? As Stu Quackenbush begins our Proverbs series, we'll explore the contrast between wisdom and foolishness and discover why God's wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or anything else we might pursue. Together, we'll learn how wisdom reflects God's…
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A Story of Faithfulness and Redemption
Have you ever noticed how life can be clearer in the rearview mirror? As Stu Quackenbush wraps up our Joseph series, we'll look back on a story marked by betrayal, hardship, forgiveness, and God's unwavering faithfulness. God works through even the darkest chapters of our lives to accomplish His...
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Blessings and Promises
What do your priorities reveal about what you truly believe? This week, Josh Vajda explores Jacob's final words and actions in our Joseph series, seeing how trust in God's promises shaped his priorities and his future hope. Join us as we discover how God's ultimate blessing is found in Christ...
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The God Who Makes a Way
Have you ever wondered if God is still at work when life takes an unexpected turn? As Steve High continues our Joseph series, we'll explore Genesis 46-47 and see how God faithfully guides His people through uncertainty. As Jacob and his family journey to Egypt, we are reminded that God is always…
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Repentance and Reconciliation
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who deeply hurt you? In this powerful story of repentance, reconciliation, and grace, Joseph forgives his brothers and restores a broken relationship. Steve Welch continues our Joseph series and explores what it means to forgive like Joseph, sacrifice…
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Looking for Fruit, Hoping for Change
How do seasons of hardship and disappointment shape who we become? Stu Quackenbush continues our Joseph series, looking at how God used painful circumstances to reveal what was hidden in the hearts of Joseph's brothers. Even when it's hard to see, God faithfully uses life's difficulties to grow...
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Forgotten and Remembered
Have you ever felt forgotten in a season of waiting? Stu Quackenbush continues our Joseph series, exploring how Joseph's story shows us that even when we feel overlooked or forgotten, God sees us, is with us, and is faithfully working all things according to His purpose.
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When God is With You
What do you do when life feels unfair, uncertain, or painful? Stu Quackenbush teaches from Genesis 39, exploring how Joseph's story reminds us that God is still sovereign and faithful in every season. Even in the middle of trials, "the Lord was with Joseph," encouraging us to trust God with...
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The Story of Ruth
What do you do when life does not go the way you hoped? This Mother's Day, Trevor Hunt guides us through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in the Book of Ruth, revealing powerful pictures of redemption, courage, and obedience. Join us as we celebrate the faithfulness of God and the hope we have…
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Passing on the Torch
What does it look like to faithfully pass the torch from one generation to the next? This week, Louie Konopka reminds us that God strengthens His people by His grace, roots us in His love, and calls us to entrust His mission to faithful leaders. As we install Steve Welch as Senior Pastor and Stu...
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A Prophet without Honor
What happens when sins of the heart go unchecked? Jealousy turns to hatred, and hatred to murder as Joseph's brothers react poorly to the dreams God is sending him. Stu Quackenbush explores how we navigate temptation and how God's plans will always prevail.
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Big Family, Bigger Problem
How can God make something good and beautiful and redemptive out of a bad situation? This week we start a new series on Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob and quickly becoming a target in his dysfunctional family. Stu Quackenbush leads us into the middle of the action in Genesis, setting the stage...
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You Will Be My Witnesses
What happens when the power of God meets a willing heart? Last week we were invited to "come and see" the empty tomb! This week Trevor Hunt will explore what it means to live empowered by the Spirit as witnesses for Christ, so we can go and tell, sharing the hope of the gospel not in our own...
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It Is Finished! He Is Risen!
In the final moments of His life, Jesus said, "It is finished." But what was He talking about? Steve Welch shares the incredible truth of all that "it" means, and why Christians all over the world for centuries have celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday above all of the other days in history.
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Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Is sin really that bad? Stu Quackenbush explores the punishment our sin demanded and how we can be accepted because Jesus was forsaken. The great truth of the gospel is that we can have a restored relationship with God because Jesus paid for all of our sins.
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Father, Forgive Them
Forgiveness is not for the weak. As we continue reflecting on the Final Words of Christ from the cross, Stu Quackenbush explores Jesus's prayer of forgiveness for those who put Him there. It's not only a powerful testimony to who Jesus is, but a call to follow His example.
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With Me in Paradise
From a place of great pain come words of great hope. Steve Welch leads us to the cross through the eyes of two criminals, and the life-giving words that Jesus spoke there. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by exploring the Final Words of Christ from the cross.
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The Armor of God
What do you do when the enemy comes for you? Spiritual life can be confusing and spiritual warfare intimidating. In this final installment of One Hope, Ben Phebus brings us Paul's encouragement to stand firm under fire because of all we have in Christ.
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How the Gospel Shapes Our Work
Should you bring your personal beliefs with you to work? If so, which ones? Stu Quackenbush discusses how the gospel of Jesus Christ impacts our professional lives and workplaces. When we submit to Christ as Lord of all, it impacts what we do at work, how we do it, and why.
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Gospel Parenting - Part 2
What is at the center of your home? In week two of Gospel Parenting, Stu Quackenbush explores what it looks like to bring up our children in the instruction of the Lord. This calling goes beyond managing behavior. It is about shaping hearts. When Jesus is truly at the center of our homes, it...
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Gospel Parenting
What does it look like to parent with the gospel at the center? Stu Quackenbush opens Ephesians 6 and invites us to see parenting not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a daily opportunity to reflect the grace, truth, and hope of Jesus in our homes. As the gospel shapes our hearts first, it…
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Hope Dealers
What do people see in us when life gets hard? Steve High opens 1 Peter and challenges us to be prepared to share the hope we have through faith in Christ. As we learn to trust God in every season, our lives become powerful testimonies to a world in need of true and lasting hope.
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Judging Judgmentalism
Have you ever noticed how easy it is to spot what's wrong with someone else, while missing what's going on in our own hearts? Louie Konopka opens Matthew 7 and invites us to consider what it looks like to see what God sees and to live out the Golden Rule with humility and grace. As we allow God…
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Sanctity of Life
On Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, we pause to remember that every life is created by God, known by Him, and deeply valued. Together, we want to be people whose hearts are shaped by compassion, who start at home by honoring life in our everyday relationships, who ask God to open our eyes to the...
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The Beauty of Christian Marriage - Part 2
Have you ever considered that marriage is one of God's loudest sermons to the world? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series by exploring how Christian marriage is designed to reflect the oneness, love, and faithfulness of Christ and His church. This passage calls us beyond cultural...
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The Beauty of Christian Marriage
When you think about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives, what emotions or thoughts come to mind? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and helps us see the beauty of marriages that imitate Christ. This isn't about power, but about the invitation to lives surrendered to Jesus. As...
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Don't Get Drunk On…
What do you turn to when you are tired, overwhelmed, or running on empty? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and reminds us to live wisely being careful about what we allow to fill us. In this passage, Paul contrasts being "drunk" on things that promise escape or relief with being…
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Fully Alive Together
What would it look like to be fully alive to Jesus in 2026? Trent Heaton continues our One Hope series in Ephesians and invites us to consider how the gospel shapes not only our personal faith but also the way we live together in community. As we step into a new year, this message calls us to…
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Our One Hope
What are you really hoping for this Christmas? At this year's Candlelight Service, Stu Quackenbush points our hearts to Jesus, the Word who became flesh, the Light who stepped into our darkness, and the fulfillment of God's promises. He is the One who does not just give hope, but who is our Hope,...
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Walking in Light
Have you ever tripped in the dark and suddenly realized how dangerous it can be when you cannot see what is right in front of you? Stu Quackenbush opens the next section of our One Hope series, where Paul uses that same imagery to show the danger of spiritual darkness and the freedom that comes...
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Forgiving Like Christ
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you knew it was the right thing to do? Stu Quackenbush continues our One Hope series and unpacks two verses that can change everything! These verses call us to release bitterness and anger that can weigh down our hearts, and instead look to...
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Freedom from Sin
*This week, our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series may be a sensitive topic for some as we dive deep into sexual sin in Chapter 5 of Ephesians. This teaching is not intended for young children and we invite parents to decide for their families what is best for their kids, but we feel...
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A Call to Remember
How often do you stop and really look back to see how God has been faithful in your life? As we head into Thanksgiving, Steve Welch opens Deuteronomy 6:4–12 with a call to remember all God has done in the past, and let that fuel trust for the future. When we reflect on His goodness, our hearts...
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Walking in New Life - Part 2
Ever notice how easy it is to hang on to frustration instead of showing grace? Stu Quackenbush continues our series in Ephesians and invites use into something radically different: a life marked by kindness, forgiveness, and love. When we follow Christ's example of self-giving love, it changes…
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