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Surrender isn't just giving something up—it's making room for something better. Pastor Zach opens James 4 and challenges us to stop clinging to our old ways so God can shape us into who He's called us to be.

Conflict makes it easy to focus on what they said, what they did, and what they need to fix. But James turns the mirror around and asks a much harder question: what if the fight out there is revealing something at war in here? Because sometimes the argument isn’t the real issue—it’s just where the real issue shows up.

We've all said something we wish we could take back. But what if your words aren't the real problem? In week two of season two of our James series, Pastor Jeremy explores how the tongue doesn't just reveal what's on our minds—it exposes what's happening in our hearts.

Artificial intelligence can imitate a lot of things. Artificial faith can too. In week seven of our James series, Pastor Jeremy unpacks how genuine faith produces something imitation faith never can—and why James calls us to examine the fruit of our lives, not just the words of our mouths.

Most of us know we're supposed to love our neighbor. The harder question is: what happens when mercy becomes inconvenient? In week six of our James series, Pastor Jeremy unpacks a story from Jesus that challenges our assumptions, exposes our blind spots, and reminds us that compassion is more than a feeling—it's something we choose to do.

We often think blessing is something we wait on God to do. What if blessing is also connected to what God is waiting on us to do? In week five of our James series, Pastor Jeremy walks through a practical pattern from James that can change the way we hear, respond to, and experience God's work in our lives.

The quickest way to damage a relationship isn't always what you say—sometimes it's what you never stopped long enough to hear. In week four of our James series, Pastor Jeremy explores why listening is harder than it sounds and why our strongest reactions often reveal our deepest issues.

In week three of our James series, Pastor Jeremy dives into the invisible battle happening beneath the surface of our everyday lives. Why do we drift, struggle, rationalize, doubt, and feel stuck in the same cycles over and over again—and how do we actually stand firm when life and pressure hit hard? Because sometimes the greatest battle isn’t just what’s happening around you… it’s the lies trying to take root inside you.

In this message from the book of James, guest speaker Matt Battista reframes suffering through a picture most of us would never choose—but all of us eventually face. Because sometimes the seasons that feel the driest are the very places where God is growing the deepest roots. If you’ve been walking through pressure, pain, or a season that just feels hard, this message will challenge the way you see it—and remind you that God may be producing something sweeter than you realize on the other side.

In week one of our new series through the book of James, Pastor Jeremy unpacks why this book hits so differently when life gets difficult. Because when pressure rises, faith stops being theoretical and starts becoming visible. This message challenges the drift so many of us settle into and asks a hard question: are we actually growing into maturity, or just getting better at looking spiritual?

In the conclusion of Marriage Mixtape, Pastor Jeremy gets brutally honest about the small things that slowly take relationships out—and why most of them don’t look dangerous at first. Because it’s not usually one big moment… it’s what builds over time. If you’ve ever wondered how something good can quietly drift in the wrong direction, this message will help you recognize it—and show you what to do before it’s too late.

In week three of Marriage Mixtape, Pastor Jeremy steps into the ring and walks through relationships round by round—starting with what’s really behind our communication and why conflict shows up in the first place. Because the goal isn’t to avoid the fight, it’s to understand what you’re actually fighting for. If your conversations keep turning into the same battles, this message gives you a better way to step in, stay in it, and come out stronger on the other side.

In week two of Marriage Mixtape, Pastor Jeremy uses the picture of a cake to show what makes relationships truly sweet—and why some leave a bad taste. Because you can ice it, decorate it, and make it look perfect on the outside, but if the layers underneath aren’t right, it won’t hold. If something in your relationship feels off but you can’t quite name it, this message helps you cut into what’s really going on beneath the surface.

What’s the single most important thing you can do for your relationships? In week one of Marriage Mixtape, Pastor Jeremy challenges the way we usually answer that question and shifts the focus closer to home. Because the breakthrough you’re looking for in your relationships might not start with them—it might start with you.

In this Easter message, Pastor Jeremy shows how easy it is for any of us to drift—and why the answer isn’t trying harder, but choosing something deeper than happiness. When life feels out of control, joy becomes the anchor that holds. If you’ve lost it—or never really had it—this message points you back to where it’s found and what it actually means to live as a child of God.

In this Palm Sunday message, Pastor Jeremy challenges the way we think about what belongs to us — and what actually belongs to God. If He’s the author and authority of your life, then everything you have is already His… the question is whether you’re willing to release it. What is God asking from you right now — and will you actually say yes?

This past weekend, guest speaker Dr. Scott Hagan unpacked a powerful line from Psalm 42 that compares our souls to a deer desperately searching for water. What sounds poetic at first is actually a picture of drought — a deep, internal thirst that nothing around us can satisfy. Through David’s words, we were reminded that life with God isn’t just about passion or energy. It’s about a deeper longing for His presence, the one thing our souls truly need, no matter what else we have.

In the finale of our Act Like Men series, Pastor Jeremy reminds us that strength without love is failure. Looking at 1 Corinthians 13, we’re challenged to ask a deeper question: does love actually define the way we live, lead, and speak? Because at the end of the day, the real test of a man isn’t what he accomplishes, it’s how he loves the people closest to him.

In part five of Act Like Men, Pastor Jeremy lays out four clear indicators of a strong man — not culture’s version, but Christ’s: Sabbath, perseverance, humility, and service. Because the real test of strength isn’t what you build in this life… it’s what they’ll say when you’re gone.

In part four of Act Like Men, Pastor Chris reframed what strength really is. Through the story of Jabez, we saw a man who refused to let pain define him and instead built his life on blessing, presence, and protection through prayer. Because strength isn’t proven in what you can lift — it’s revealed in what you rely on.

In part three of our Act Like Men series, Pastor Jeremy reminded us that men don’t drift into strength, they fight for it. We fight for the right foundation, the right identity, and the right atmosphere in our homes. If we’re going to stand when it counts, we don’t rely on willpower, we put on the armor of God. We dress for battle daily. And we refuse to fight the enemy with timidity.

In Part 2 of Act Like Men, Pastor Jeremy pulls back the curtain on a reality most men would rather ignore—we’re not just drifting, we’re in a fight. This message exposes the subtle ways the enemy works to wear men down, distract them, and pull them off responsibility without ever sounding the alarm. If you’ve ever felt pressure, resistance, or quiet defeat creeping in, the question isn’t if you’re in the battle—it’s whether you’re fighting it the right way.

God created men with responsibility, purpose, and authority—but those were the first things the enemy went after. When we start questioning God’s Word, His work, or His worth, things quietly begin to drift in our faith, our relationships, and our work. The real question is this: what does it actually look like to act like a man in a world that keeps redefining it?

God is not just enough—He is more than enough, even in the moments that feel irredeemable. In this Revival Night message, we wrestle with grace that meets us at our lowest, a Father who still gives good gifts, and a faith that believes God can bring life where loss once defined the story. This is a powerful reminder that no past is too heavy and no situation is beyond what God can restore.

In a moment when the crowd least expected it, Jesus stood up and made a statement that cut through the noise. In this message from John 7, guest speaker Lacey Hartman invites us to sit with that moment—and the deeper question it exposes about what we’re really relying on to sustain us. Sometimes the things we reach for most are the very things leaving us empty.

Faith doesn’t always look loud or confident—sometimes it looks like pushing through the crowd, reaching out, and refusing to let the moment pass. In Mark 5:21–43, we’re reminded that real faith takes action, even when fear, delay, or doubt are pressing in. The question is simple: what would happen if you trusted Jesus enough to reach for Him anyway?

Ever open the Bible with good intentions… and end up feeling a little lost? Pastor Jeremy introduces SPACEPETS—a simple way to stay grounded, ask better questions, and actually let Scripture shape your life instead of just staring at the page.

What if understanding the Bible was simpler than you’ve been led to believe? In this message, Pastor Jeremy uses a creative, hands-on visual to show how the whole story of Scripture fits together and why it actually matters for everyday life.

What if one simple habit could quietly change the direction of your life? In part one of 'What You Need To Know To Know What You Need To Know', Pastor Jeremy unpacks why prayer isn’t optional—and how practicing God’s presence reshapes everything else.

Dark days have a way of disorienting us—especially this time of year. In our Christmas Candlelight service, Pastor Jeremy talks about why light doesn’t avoid the darkness, it enters it—and what that means for the places in our lives that feel heavy, quiet, or uncertain.

Christmas is full of things we unwrap, but the most meaningful gifts are often unseen. In our Big Christmas service, Pastor Jeremy reflects on the gifts God gives—and why they still matter long after the Christmas season fades.

Every year, one tree is hand-selected to stand in the middle of New York City to carry the weight of being the most iconic Christmas tree in the world. That story becomes a mirror for how God chooses, shapes, and places our lives with purpose. Being chosen is only the beginning… what happens next is up to you.

This week we looked at the surprising connection between happiness and how we relate to the people around us. Gratitude, prayer, generosity, and love aren’t holiday sentiments—they’re habits that actually shape how we experience joy. If happiness is a choice, what are the choices that help us grow it?

This week we walked through the story of Joseph and uncovered something surprising: our biggest battle isn’t unforgiveness toward others—it’s the fear that we’re still unforgiven. Joseph’s response to his brothers shows what a life looks like when grace finally sinks in. What changes when you actually believe God isn’t holding anything against you?

In Part 7 of Clarity, we challenged some of the modern assumptions about what church is and what church is for. When it shifts from something we attend to something we live, everything changes. What if the difference you’re looking for begins with the role you play?

In part six of Clarity, we talked about one of the most surprising things Jesus ever said — that the Holy Spirit is actually a staggering improvement to a face-to-face conversation with Him. Sounds wild, right? But that’s the kind of help we’ve been given — not distant advice, but a personal counselor who guides, convicts, and reminds us what’s true when everything else gets loud.

In part five of Clarity, we revisited the foundations of faith that have grounded followers of Jesus for centuries. When culture keeps rewriting the story, these truths remind us who God is and who we are. And at the center of it all isn’t a statement, but a Savior.

In part four of Clarity, we looked at the question Jesus asked that still divides opinions and defines eternity: “Who do you say I am?” Every answer reveals something about who we believe He is—and who we believe we are. Because if Jesus really is Savior, King, and Lord, then the real question isn’t who is He?—it’s who is He to you?

In part three of Clarity, we’re unpacking how what you believe about God shapes everything you believe about yourself. He’s not a distant boss but a Creator who forms, a Shepherd who protects, and a Father who calls you His own. The question is—are you living like you know who He really is?

In part two of Clarity, we’re unpacking why the Bible isn’t just an ancient book—it’s the most reliable foundation for truth in a shifting world. From its unity and accuracy to how it’s stood every test of time, God’s Word has proven itself over and over again. The question is: if it’s that trustworthy, why do we still hesitate to build our lives on it?

In part one of Clarity, we’re diving into how to hold on to truth in a world that keeps trying to bend it. God’s Word isn’t evolving, and neither is His call for us to defend it with both conviction and compassion. The challenge isn’t just knowing the truth—it’s letting it shape how we live, love, and lead every day.

This week Pastor Jeremy joins Pastor Chris to wrap up At the Movies with Unsung Hero. From 90’s Christian hits to a family learning what it means to anchor their identity in Christ, we’re unpacking the moments that hit hardest. Plus, we’ll look ahead to our brand-new series Clarity and a special Revival Night this Sunday.

In this week’s At the Movies: Director’s Cut, Pastor Chris is joined by Worship Pastor Steven Welch for a conversation on Boys in the Boat. Together they unpack how eight ordinary men learned to row as one—and what it teaches us about the kind of community our lives were built for.

In this week’s installment of At the Movies: Director’s Cut, Pastor Chris is joined by Janet Yancey and Courtney Mendoza for a behind-the-scenes conversation on Saving Mr. Banks. Together they unpack how our past shapes us, what it takes to let go, and why God’s promises are stronger than the ones that have been broken.

Welcome to the very first Director’s Cut — the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of our At the Movies series. Think of it like the bonus features: a place for extra conversation and untold insights you won’t hear on Sunday. Week 1 begins with Gran Turismo, as Pastor Chris is joined by Pastor Jeremy to take you behind the curtain of the message and the movie.

In the finale of Upside-Down Summer, we’re exploring how the Beatitudes are more than just words to make us better people—they’re a call to become better servants. From living as salt and light to loving and discipling others, it’s about letting what God is doing in us flow outward into the world around us. The real question is: what needs to change in you today so others can see Him through you?

In part ten of Upside-Down Summer, we asked a simple question: if nothing is changing in your life, is Jesus really guiding your life? Following Him isn’t about believing something new—it’s about becoming someone new. So what if the change you’ve been waiting for starts with the choice you make today?

In part nine of Upside-Down Summer, we looked at what happens when culture says “go” but God says “no.” Persecution isn’t proof you’re failing—it’s proof you’re following. But the real question is: when the fire comes, will it break your faith or build it?

In part eight of our Upside-Down Summer series, we redefined peace—not as the absence of problems, but as the presence that steadies you in the middle of them. Could it be that the biggest threat to your peace isn’t what’s happening around you, but what’s happening within you?

In part seven of Upside-Down Summer, we flipped the script on purity—and let’s just say, not everything that looks appealing is worth pouring into your life. Jesus said the pure in heart will see God, but a clear view of Him starts with a clean heart. We learn that what’s in the cup matters more than how it’s served.