Episodes
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The Importance of Being Ready | Matthew 25:1-13 | David Sorn
Episode Notes When Jesus returns, many in our churches won’t be saved because they were not ready for the return of the bridegroom. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are...
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The Flywheel of Faith | 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 | David Sorn
In order to get the flywheel of faith in motion, we need to start pouring into other people. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to…
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How to Live on Mission for God | 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 | Nate Gustafson
You were never called to live a safe, comfortable life while the people around you remain trapped in the dark. Discover what it takes push through challenges to join God in the life-saving mission he has given us! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching...
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As It Actually Is | 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 | David Sorn
Episode Notes Is the Bible the Word of God or the Suggestion of God? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand God’s...
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The Lives of Effective Christian Leaders | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 | David Sorn
Episode Notes We’re all leaders in some capacity and that means there are certain ways we should live our lives if we want to be effective Christian leaders. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest...
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Come Home | Luke 15:11-32 | David Sorn
If we’re going to come home to our Father in heaven, there are some really important truths we have to learn first. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in...
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The Power of the Gospel | 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 | David Sorn
When we share the gospel with people, there is POWER behind it! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand God’s Word…
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A Faith That Gets Remembered | 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 | David Sorn
Episode Notes Will your faith be remembered someday? You can have a faith that can make a long-lasting impact. Find out how. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted…
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Instructions for Godly Living | Colossians 3:1-17 | Derek Freed
Three steps to living, not as the world around us, but as followers of God. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand...
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Bury Your Idols, Embrace Your Identity | Genesis 35:1-15 | Nate Gustafson
Are you stopping short of the abundant life God created you for? Discover how to bury the idols holding you back and step into your true, God-given identity. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest...
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The Realities of Reconciliation | Genesis 33:1-20 | David Sorn
Episode Notes Jacob & Esau finally meet again, attempt to reconcile, but find reconciliation powerful but difficult. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in...
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The Blessing of Struggle | Genesis 32:22-32 | Kevin Eloy
Episode Notes God can use the struggles we would never choose to reveal what is within us, bring us to the end of ourselves, and mark us through an encounter with Him. Through Jacob’s wrestling, we discover that the struggle itself isn’t the blessing—the blessing is that somewhere in the…
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How to Pray When You’re Afraid | Genesis 32:1-21 | David Sorn
When you’re dealing with fear, how can you pray? And what should you say? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand...
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The Manipulator’s Manual | Genesis 31:22-55 | David Sorn
Episode Notes Jacob flees from Laban, and Laban tries to get him to change his mind by using every tactic out of the Manipulators Manual that he can think of. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest...
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When God Blesses | Genesis 30:25-31:21 | David Sorn
Jacob gets blessed by God, and he sure doesn’t seemed to have earned it. Learn more about God’s blessings! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and...
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Baby Wars | Genesis 29:31-30:34 | David Sorn
Two sisters (Rachel & Leah) are driven by their envy and try and outdo each other in the baby wars, and the fallout of sibling rivalry is quite painful. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest…
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What Goes Around, Comes Around | Genesis 29:1-30 | Clynt Reddy
Episode Notes In Genesis 29, Jacob the deceiver is deceived himself, and his story raises a question we'd all rather avoid: is what’s going around in my life going to come back to me, too? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David...
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The Journey of Grace | Genesis 28:10-22 | David Sorn
We often can’t experience God’s grace until we first feel the need for it. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand...
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Spiral of Dysfunction | Genesis 27:1-28:9 | David Sorn
When our families choose sin over God, it’s easy to slide down the spiral of dysfunction. Thankfully, there is another way! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted…
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Tunnel Vision | Genesis 25:19-34 | David Sorn
Sometimes we want sin so badly that we trade them in for the great things God has in store for us. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed…
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Faith in the Fight | 2 Timothy 4:9-22 | Nate Gustafson
What do you do when your life feels like a house of cards ready to collapse? Sitting in a dark Roman dungeon, facing execution, the Apostle Paul reveals the path to finding unstoppable strength when life hits hard, and your faith is shaken. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and...
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The Life You’ll Be Glad You Lived | 2 Timothy 4:6-8 | Justin Domino
Thinking about your own death is rarely fun, but there is wisdom in “playing the movie” of our life. Are our choices leading to a life of regrets? Or are we “pouring ourselves out” for Christ? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor…
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What am I supposed to do? | 2 Timothy 4:1-5 | Derek Freed
As a follower of Jesus, have you ever found yourself in a moment where you wondered, “What am I supposed to do?” Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:1-5 will point you in the right direction. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn…
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Who Are You Following? | 2 Timothy 3:10-17 | Will von der Hoff
Who we follow reveals our deepest desires and shapes our future. This message challenges us to examine the lives we admire and imitate, asking if they are leading us closer to God's purpose for us. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead…
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The Great Physician | 2 Timothy 3:1-9 | Nate Gustafson
Discover how Jesus, the Great Physician, diagnoses and heals the sickness sabotaging your life. Transform from the inside out—watch now. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages...
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Flee & Pursue | 2 Timothy 2:20-26 | David Sorn
Paul says that the Christian must not just run FROM sin but run TO God. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand…
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When Words Matter | 2 Timothy 2:11-19 | David Sorn
Sometimes we get overly focused on words, and other times we are not focused enough! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you...
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Becoming Disciples who make Disciples | 2 Timothy 2:1-10 | Nate Gustafson
What happens when everyday believers stop sitting on the sidelines and decide to become disciples who make disciples? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in...
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Trust in Suffering | 2 Timothy 1:8-18 | David Sorn
Many Christians fall into false teaching because suffering, but the Apostle Paul calls us to trust in our suffering. There is significantly more meaning and hope in the Christian doctrine of suffering than anywhere else. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible...
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Keep the Fire Burning | 2 Timothy 1:1-7 | David Sorn
To develop a vibrant faith in Christ, you’ll need to first lay the foundation and then fan the flame with your gifts! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in...
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Who Will Roll the Stone Away? | Mark 16:1-8 | David Sorn
Sometimes we feel like there is a massive stone blocking our lives. Who will roll it away? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help...
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The Source of Power | Luke 11:5-8 | Ben Pierce
Do you truly understand the power of prayer? Do you actually believe that God can use YOU to reach the people in your life who don’t know Him yet? Lean into prayer and step out in faith! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David…
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Authority over Darkness | Mark 5:1-20 | David Sorn
The gospels list numerous examples of demon possession. Can this still happen today? And what authority does Jesus have? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in...
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Authority to Serve | John 13:1-5, 12-17 | Nate Gustafson
In a world that feels more divided by the day, how do we stop the cycle of hostility and hate? Discover the radical way of life Jesus modeled that has the power to heal our deepest divisions and bring us back to each other. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse…
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Authority of Teaching | Matthew 7:28-29 | David Sorn
Over the last 35 years or so, Americans have changed their authority for how they determine right & wrong 3 different times already! Perhaps it’s time we place our lives on something that never changes. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead...
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Authority to Heal
Episode Notes Most people believe that Jesus healed people when he was on earth. The harder question is: “Does Jesus still heal people today?” We take a look at the four most common objections to the idea that Jesus still heals today. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and...
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Authority Over the Storm | Mark 4:35-41 | Nate Gustafson
Ever wonder where God is when life feels like a sinking ship? Discover how the authority of Jesus can calm the chaos and give you a peace that anchors you through even the darkest storms. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David…
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The Trap of Legalism | Luke 5:33-6:11 | David Sorn
Legalism still lurks around and tries to trap us in away from the gospel of grace. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you...
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Do You Need a Doctor? | Luke 5:27-32 | David Sorn
Jesus says that only the sick need a doctor. Are you sick? Do you need a doctor? It’s not an easy thing to admit. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in…
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Your Best Year Yet | Mark Warder | Romans 12:1-2
Episode Notes Could 2026 be your best year yet? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand God’s Word in context and…
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For You: Whatever it Takes | Luke 5:17-26 | David Sorn
4 friends in the Bible do whatever it takes to bring their friend to Jesus. Will you do the same? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed…
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Risk-Reward | Luke 5:12-16 | David Sorn
Episode Notes It’s a risk to follow hard after Jesus, but it’s worth the great reward! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you...
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Marks of a Disciple | Luke 5:1-11 | David Sorn
Real disciples of Jesus want to do what God says simply because He says so. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand...
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Words That Match Our Lives | Matthew 5:33-37 | Will Von Der Hoff
Episode Notes Jesus calls us to live lives of integrity, where our yes truly means yes and our no truly means no. This message challenges us to commit fully to God, and all areas of our lives so our faith becomes alive. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible...
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O Little Town of Bethlehem | Micah 5:2-5a | David Sorn
Out of all of the cities in the world, God chooses the tiny and humble Bethlehem for the Savior to be born. Come with us as we study the important prophecy about Bethlehem and why God still chooses the humble today. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible…
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When God interrupts ordinary life | Exodus 3:1-14 | Matt Martinez
A message about paying attention to God in the middle of ordinary life and discovering that clarity comes not from who we are, but from who God is. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers.…
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Why Christians Should Care About Adoption | David Sorn
Episode Notes Christians have historically cared deeply about adoption because of how God cares for orphans and because we are spiritually adopted ourselves! Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest...
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Infertility and Reproductive Technology | David Sorn
Infertility is one of the most difficult things a couple can face. How should a Christian couple handle it, and if they choose to use reproductive technology (like IVF), how far should they go? Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor...
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What Does the Bible Say about Abortion? | David Sorn
Episode Notes Abortions are increasing in America for the first time since the 1970’s. Learn what the Bible has to say about this difficult topic, what science says, and answers to our most common questions. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from...
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The Amazing Race | Hebrews 12:1–3 | Matt Martinez
Running the race of life is worth it when you run with Jesus. Each week, we share engaging, expository messages and verse-by-verse Bible teaching from Lead Pastor David Sorn and other trusted guest speakers. These messages are rooted in Scripture and designed to help you understand God’s Word in...
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