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In Week 5 of our Ripple Effect series, Chris Gatlyn shares with us from Lamentations 3:19-26. What is your perspective of God?

Yesterday Pastor Matthew Barnett preached a powerful message from 1 Chronicles on the life of Obed-Edom. 1 Chronicles 13:14 say, “The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the Lord blessed his household and everything he had.” He was so changed by the power of God that through the rest of 1 Chronicles you always find his name serving with the ark of God, in the presence of God. Lord, I just want to be where your presence is, whether it’s as a custodian, a musician, or a gatekeeper. If you missed it, you can catch it now

In the first week of our series, Summer in the Psalms, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 1. We're all immersed in something, or planted somewhere, and Psalmist gives us wisdom on where we must be planted for a fruitful life.

While the first six chapters in the book of Daniel are historical and teach us of God's faithfulness to His people in difficult times, chapters 7-12 are prophetic in nature and speak of events to come. In this week's message Pastor Gabe teaches from Daniel 9 on Daniel's prayer of repentance, Daniel's 70 weeks, and what these verses mean for our everyday lives.

In this week's message from the Gospel of John, Pastor Gabe teaches from John 8 and one of the most well known "I am" statements in John's gospel: "I am the light of the world." We continue to see the identity of Jesus in John's Gospel, and how who He is shapes who we become.

Pastor James closes the “40 Days in the Word” series by reminding the church that following Jesus is about lifelong transformation, not just gaining biblical knowledge. Through six practical challenges he encourages believers to integrate Scripture into every part. It challenges listeners to examine the condition of their hearts and take their next step in trusting and obeying God. 

Pastor Tony continues the 40 Days in the word series by teaching from Matthew 5:11 about how we can properly understand the meaning of the text. He explains that the Bible is a grand narrative, and in order to understand it properly we must first realize that God is the central figure of the story. He then explains how studying the scripture in the right order, with full attention, and connecting relationally to God through the text can help us hear the voice of God through the pages of scripture.

How do we actually study the Bible? In Week 4 of 40 Days in the Word, Pastor Gabe walks through a simple, practical approach to understanding Scripture by asking the right questions and learning how to apply it to our everyday lives. We’re challenged to move from simply reading the Bible to engaging and applying it—because going deeper in God’s Word is what leads to deeper discipleship and deeper impact.

In week 3 of 40 Days in the Word, Pastor Matt teaches that God has given us His Word as a light for our lives and His Holy Spirit to help us truly understand and apply it. He explains how the Spirit illuminates truth, gives direction, provides protection, and reminds us of God’s constant presence as we engage with Scripture. Ultimately, the message challenges us to approach the Bible as a daily encounter with God—ready to listen, depend on Him, and obey what He reveals.

How does the Bible change us? In Week 2 of 40 Days in the Word, Pastor Gabe unpacks the life-changing power of God’s Word and the seven ways Scripture transforms us from the inside out. We’re challenged to move from simply knowing the Bible to engaging and obeying it—because going deeper in God’s Word is what leads to deeper discipleship and deeper impact.

Can I really trust the Bible? In Week 1 of 40 Days in the Word, Pastor Gabe unpacks why Scripture is reliable, authoritative, and able to transform our lives. We're challenged to move from simply believing the Bible is true to building our lives on it—because going deeper in God’s Word is what leads to deeper discipleship and deeper impact.

Pastor Matt unpacks the reality of the resurrection, showing that Jesus didn’t just rise from the grave—He made a new path for us from death to life, and each person must choose which path to follow. Walking with Jesus means daily transformation. Ultimately, the message calls us to take our next step with Jesus, trusting in both His promise and His power to lead us into a fully transformed life.

We spend so much of life searching for fulfillment, yet still find ourselves asking, “Is this really it?” In this Easter message from Luke 24, Pastor Gabe teaches how the resurrection of Jesus answers our deepest longing and changes everything.

In the final week of "I've Witnessed It", Pastor Matt highlights that the kingdom of God is the greatest treasure, and when we truly encounter Jesus, it reshapes our values and compels us to care about what He cares about—reaching lost people. Through stories from John’s Gospel, we see a simple pattern: when people encounter Jesus, they naturally invite others to “come and see,” trusting Him to do the transforming work. Ultimately, the message reminds us that witnessing isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are, as found people who go and find others.

This message reminds us that faith in God is not blind but grounded in truth, as God has revealed Himself through creation, through Jesus Christ, and through the testimonies of transformed lives. Using the framework of C.P.R.—Cause, Personal Testimony, and Resurrection—we see that the universe had a beginning, pointing to a Creator; that God is actively at work in people’s lives today; and that the resurrection of Jesus stands as the most reasonable explanation of the historical evidence. Because of this, Christianity is not merely something that feels meaningful, but something that is true in reality, calling each of us to live as witnesses who are ready to give a reason for the hope we have and to share the truth of the gospel with others.

In week one of our I’ve Witnessed It series, Pastor Gabe shares the story of Esther and the celebration of Purim while reflecting on witnessing God’s faithfulness during our recent trip to Israel. As chaos turns to reversal, we’re reminded that the same God who preserved His people then is still advancing His redemptive purposes today—preparing our hearts for Easter.

In the final week of the Rooted series, Matt teaches from Colossians 4 that being rooted in Christ is not the finish line but the starting point for a life on mission. He highlights six marks of a rooted church. Ultimately, the message reminds us that the gospel advances through ordinary people who are deeply rooted in Christ and moving forward together. 

In Week 5 of Rooted, Pastor Tony works through Colossians 3:18–4:6, where Paul brings the gospel into three arenas of ordinary life: the home, the workplace, and our relationships with those outside the church. From marriage to Monday morning to everyday conversations, we'll see how a life rooted in Christ produces sacrifice, excellence, and wisdom in the places we spend the most time.

In Week 4 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe walks verse by verse through Colossians 3:1–17, where Paul shifts from what we believe about Christ to how we live because of Him. As we learn what to seek, what to kill, and what to cultivate, we discover that resurrection identity produces resurrection living — a transformed life rooted above and expressed right here on earth.0087f420-128b-11f1-81b2-1dbd5e874fe0

In Week 3 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 2:1–23, where Paul warns against hollow substitutes and calls believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ alone. As we see that our debt has been canceled, our enemy defeated, and our fullness found in Jesus, we discover that true spiritual growth doesn’t come from performance or religion, but from holding fast to Christ.

In Week 2 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 1:15–29, where Paul lifts our eyes to the supremacy of Jesus over creation, the church, our salvation, and our purpose. As we see Christ more clearly as Creator, Sustainer, Reconciler, and Lord, we discover that a rooted life is not built on striving, but on surrendering everything to the One who holds all things together.

In week 1 of our Rooted series through the book of Colossians, Pastor Gabe unpacks what it means to be deeply grounded in our identity in Christ. When we understand whose we are, we begin to live with true strength, joy, and purpose that grows from the inside out.

In week three of our Pray First series, Pastor Matt walks through Genesis 16 and 21 to reveal a God who meets people in their most vulnerable moments. Through the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we see that God is not distant or indifferent, but deeply attentive to the woman in distress and the child in the womb. We are reminded that every human life bears God’s image and has inherent worth from the very beginning. As a church, we have a responsibility as the people of God to support our most vulnerable neighbors.

In week two of our Pray First series, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 23, revealing Jehovah Rohi—the Lord our Shepherd—and how true rest, restoration, and security come not from striving for access to the right things, but from living in God’s presence. As David’s story unfolds from exhaustion to praise, we’re invited to lay down our burdens, realign our lives, and dwell deeply with the Shepherd who leads us, restores us, and welcomes us home.

As we begin a new year, Pastor Gabe launches our Pray First series by exploring the first name of God revealed in Scripture—Elohim—and how knowing who God is anchors our lives in prayer. Understanding God as Elohim brings order, clarity, and peace, inviting us to build lives of prayer shaped by His character rather than our circumstances.

 In this Christmas with The Point message, Pastor Gabe teaches from the Christmas narrative in the Gospel of John, revealing Jesus as the Light who creates, sustains, overcomes, draws near, and ultimately changes everything. We’re reminded that the Light of the world stepped into our darkness so we could find rest, purpose, victory, and salvation in Him.

In this week 4 Advent message, Pastor Matt C. focuses on the true meaning of peace—not as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of God producing wholeness in our lives. Through the Christmas story in Luke 2, we’re reminded that conflict doesn’t remove God’s peace; it reveals where we place our trust. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Discover how Christmas didn’t ignore conflict—it cured it.

In this Advent Week 3 message, Pastor Matt invites us into the darkness of the shepherds’ night in Luke 2 and shows that biblical joy doesn’t come from perfect circumstances, Christmas cheer, or fragile anchors. Ultimately, joy is tethered to the Gospel and to the person of Jesus—our Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

In this Advent message, Pastor Gabe unpacks the faith-filled journey of the Magi to Bethlehem in Matthew 2. We learn four marks of faith that help us trust God in the little, follow Him in the unknown, endure the distance, and offer Him our very best.

Pastor Tony shares from Luke 1 about how we can have hope in every circumstance because of the faithfulness of God revealed to us in the season of Advent. We can lean into the hope of the gospel because Advent is the story of a God who came near. As we listen to God’s voice, embrace radical gratitude and give God the glory he deserves, we learn that there is a gift in every season when we walk through those seasons with God. 

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week four of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:10–21 and reminds us that eternity isn’t someday — it starts now. We discover how to live with holy urgency, embrace our new identity in Christ, serve as His ambassadors, and build our lives on His finished work.

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week three of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 on running your race with faithfulness and purpose — discovering your God-given lane, serving with endurance, and finishing well for the reward that lasts for eternity.

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week two of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe unpacks 1 Corinthians 3 and challenges us to build our lives on Jesus and with eternal materials, because one day, our work will be revealed before Him.

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In the first week of our Built to Last series, Pastor Gabe teaches what it means to stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ, where our lives will be revealed and rewarded. We discover how to build a life that pleases God and invest in what lasts — souls and the Word of God.

In week three of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe shares a message and conversation with missionary Andrew Gorski from Poland. Even in seasons of uncertainty, Jesus still speaks, “Take heart; it is I,” reminding us that He brings calm in the chaos and that every step of faith becomes solid ground.

Pastor Lee Domingue encouraged The Point to live with courageous faith rather than fear, sharing his personal journey from successful entrepreneur to ministry leader and emphasizing that courage isn't the absence of fear but choosing faith in God's presence. He reminded the church that one person's act of courage—like David facing Goliath—can spark transformation in an entire community, and that our courage gives others permission to believe again.

Life can leave us tired, stuck, running on empty, and needing a reset. In the first week of our Take Heart series, Pastor Gabe unpacks the Five Essentials of a Reset showing how Jesus meets us where we are and leads us into renewal. Discover how you can hit reset and step into the life God designed for you.

What do you do when the bills stack up and faith feels hard to hold onto? In week four of our series, Asking for a Friend, Pastor Gabe unpacks 2 Kings 4 and shows how God meets us in our financial stress with wisdom, provision, and hope.

How is it possible to be surrounded by people and still feel completely unseen? In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim opens Job 19, Genesis 16, 2 Timothy 4, and the Gospels to show how Scripture meets us in our loneliness. From Job’s cry to Hagar’s encounter, and from Paul’s cell to Jesus’ cross, we discover that while people may walk out, the God who sees, the Lord who stands, and the Redeemer who lives will never abandon us.

When life feels heavy, sometimes the hardest battles aren’t just around us but within us. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Tim unpacks Psalm 42 to show how God meets us in our deepest wounds, whether from our own spiraling thoughts or the words of others, with hope, healing, and redemption through Jesus.

We all face moments when life feels overwhelming and our mental and emotional health is under pressure. In this Asking for a Friend message, Pastor Gabe Turner looks at Elijah’s struggle in 1 Kings 19 to show how God meets us in our valleys with rest, hope, and renewal.

In week three of The Intentional Life, Pastor Gabe concludes the series by showing how the Great Commission calls us to reach beyond ourselves — individually, locally, nationally, and internationally. Discipleship isn’t just about following Jesus; it’s about helping others follow Him too. Discover how Christ’s authority and power equip us to live sent, bringing the gospel to our everyday world and to the ends of the earth.

In week two of The Intentional Life, Pastor Gabe shows that discipleship means more than learning—it means living in obedience. From the example of Jesus and the early church, we discover the rhythms that form us into people who embody the gospel with power and purpose.

The mission Jesus gave us in the Great Commission is the very thing we were born to do. In week one of The Intentional Life, Pastor Gabe unpacks what it means to be a disciple, beginning with a response to the Gospel. Discover how aligning with Christ’s authority brings meaning, direction, and power to every part of life.

In todays message Pastor Dan Martin shows parents how God loves and guides His children through grace, unconditional love, security, healthy boundaries, purpose, and truth. When we understand how our Heavenly Father parents us, we can raise strong, confident kids who know they are deeply loved and created for something significant.

Matt Willmington joins us as he delivers a message that discusses God’s blueprint for parenting through three intentional stages: being a Craftsman who builds foundations (ages 0-10), a Coach who guides decisions (ages 10-20), and a Consultant who offers wisdom while respecting boundaries (ages 20+).

Pastor Matt shares his powerful testimony of overcoming childhood trauma through God's love and challenges families to move beyond survival mode to embrace God's vision of abundance found in Deuteronomy 6. He emphasizes that healthy families start with healthy individuals who allow God's love to heal their brokenness and then intentionally disciple their children in everyday moments, turning ordinary family life into opportunities for spiritual growth.

Pastor Tony shares from Romans 12:1-2 about how worship is the engine that powers transforming power of the gospel in our lives. Worship is more than the songs that we sing, it is the intentional cultivation of our affection for God. Rather than drumming up more will power in an attempt to experience transformation, worship invites us to respond to God’s goodness, bring him the sacrifice of praise, and trust him by daily putting his word to the test. 

Pastor Adam Coleman shared a powerful message about the Good Samaritan parable, challenging the congregation to move beyond convenience and actively show compassion to those in need around them, just as Jesus showed ultimate compassion by saving us from sin. He emphasized that Christianity is a "contact sport" where we must ask ourselves "Who have I made myself a neighbor to?" and take action to serve others, particularly through The Point's Local Reach initiatives and the upcoming Ridge Street campus launch.

Pastor James from our Waynesboro campus shares his powerful testimony of how God rescued him from addiction and despair, using his life verse Psalm 62:5-7 to illustrate the difference between building our lives on the solid rock of Jesus versus the sinking sand of worldly solutions.