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Jesus said that we can do everything He did on earth. Do you believe it? Was Jesus just pulling our leg? Did He really mean everything? On Sunday, we take our first full step into our fall study, Convergence. We will begin by looking at Jesus as our model—the one we imitate in every aspect of life—and spend time looking at what He has given us that enables us to make that happen!

As we begin our preparation for launching into the spiritual gifts we will first take a look at Jesus. Christ asks us to prepare our hearts and minds to receive Him as the bread of life, the living water and the light of life. When we are aligned with who Jesus is and who he asks us to be we can fit into the body and operate in our gifts and callings by His design.

Generosity requires a willingness to sacrifice. Today we dove into this idea and what it practically means for us as followers of Jesus.

Today we continue our series on cultivating generosity and discovered why generosity works and how it protects us from living a wasted life. 

Today, we shifted gears from marriage to generosity. Generosity as a lifestyle starts with how we view our actions in light of who Jesus is—birthed from a place of worship in everything we do and say. We will look at the lives of Mary of Bethany and her sister Martha, and learn from their actions about what biblical generosity means and how it can express itself in our lives!

Marriage matters to God. Marriage matters to the enemy. Marriage matters to everyone influenced by a marriage: husband, wife, kids, parents, friends, neighbors, and more. The question we have to ask ourselves as Jesus followers is simple: Do we actually know what it means to be in a “Christian marriage”? This week, we will look at marriage from a biblical perspective and explore practical steps we can take to have a strong, thriving, Christ-centered marriage. For those who are not married, don’t think this doesn’t apply to you! Everything we will discuss about marriage is foundational for every friendship and relationship you are in.

Marriage matters to God. Marriage matters to the enemy. Marriage matters to everyone influenced by a marriage: husband, wife, kids, parents, friends, neighbors, and more. The question we have to ask ourselves as Jesus followers is simple: Do we actually know what it means to be in a “Christian marriage”? Over the next two weeks, we will look at marriage from a biblical perspective and explore practical steps we can take to have a strong, thriving, Christ-centered marriage. For those who are not married, don’t think this doesn’t apply to you! Everything we will discuss about marriage is foundational for every friendship and relationship you are in.

Marriage matters to God. Marriage matters to the enemy. Marriage matters to everyone influenced by a marriage: husband, wife, kids, parents, friends, neighbors, and more. The question we have to ask ourselves as Jesus followers is simple: Do we actually know what it means to be in a “Christian marriage”? Over the next three weeks, we will look at marriage from a biblical perspective and explore practical steps we can take to have a strong, thriving, Christ-centered marriage. For those who are not married, don’t think this doesn’t apply to you! Everything we will discuss about marriage is foundational for every friendship and relationship you are in.

This morning was such a special Sunday as we celebrated all God did during OneCamp! Today’s recording includes worship and a recap of the week. The student and leader testimonies have been left out of the online video out of respect for the personal stories that were shared. We’re so thankful for what God did at camp and invite you to continue praying for our students as they walk with Him and in all He’s doing.

Today we end our series in 1 Peter by focusing on three takeaways that define the end of Peter’s letter in chapter 5: Our responsibility in suffering, the reality of our spiritual enemy, and the reality of God’s enabling grace. All three had the power to shape the season of suffering his audience was experiencing. And when these three truths are awakened in us, they can shape our seasons of suffering as well!

Today we end our series in 1 Peter by focusing on three takeaways that define the end of Peter’s letter in chapter 5: Our responsibility in suffering, the reality of our spiritual enemy, and the reality of God’s enabling grace. All three had the power to shape the season of suffering his audience was experiencing. And when these three truths are awakened in us, they can shape our seasons of suffering as well!

Today, Steve and Stephen sat down for a Father’s Day Q&A. They discussed what parenting, fatherhood, and manhood look like from a biblical perspective. Stephen represented fathers starting the race well, while Steve will represented fathers finishing the race well.

When we are struggling, is it better to face it alone or with support from the people who love us and know us best? The answer may seem obvious, but when life gets hard, it can be easy to isolate—and isolation can become dangerous. Today, we looked at Peter’s call for believers to enter into community, engage with the family of Jesus, and offer support to one another in times of hardship and suffering. This kind of life together is one of the greatest gifts Jesus has given us.

Today, we continued our journey through 1 Peter, focusing on the powerful truth of redemptive suffering: the reality that God never wastes a single thing we go through. We dove deep into who God is in the midst of our trials and discovered how He actively commits to fight for us!

Today, we continued our journey through 1 Peter, focusing on the powerful truth of redemptive suffering: the reality that God never wastes a single thing we go through. We dove deep into who God is in the midst of our trials and discovered how He actively commits to fight for us!

For years, women have had one line from the First Epistle of Peter used against them: “Wives, in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands.” But what did Peter actually mean? What did he say just a few verses later to husbands? And was this passage only about marriage—or was Peter pointing to something bigger about how God’s Kingdom moves through a hostile world?

As we continue our study of 1 Peter, we will see how Christians are called to conduct themselves under the authority of government. We will also look at how Jesus and His submission serve as our model. Does Jesus define our political views, or do our political preferences dictate the Jesus we want Him to be?

Today is Mother’s Day, and we are excited to celebrate and honor the women in our lives who mother in so many different ways—adoptive moms, foster moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, biological moms, and spiritual moms. Together, we reflected on the kind of love that marks their lives: sacrificial, steady, and deeply committed—the same love Jesus modeled for us on the cross. Our hope is that as we recognize and thank the women who have shaped us, we will all be challenged to live with that same kind of selfless love.

Today is Mother’s Day, and we are excited to celebrate and honor the women in our lives who mother in so many different ways—adoptive moms, foster moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, biological moms, and spiritual moms. Together, we reflected on the kind of love that marks their lives: sacrificial, steady, and deeply committed—the same love Jesus modeled for us on the cross. Our hope is that as we recognize and thank the women who have shaped us, we will all be challenged to live with that same kind of selfless love.

Today, we dove into 1 Peter 2. In it, we will see Peter once again encouraging his readers who are facing hardships in their own homes and challenging them to fulfill the call to love their neighbors. But he gives them a new message as well—one that will unite them with Jesus in a way that will change their view of themselves and their calling!

Today, we dove into 1 Peter 2. In it, we will see Peter once again encouraging his readers who are facing hardships in their own homes and challenging them to fulfill the call to love their neighbors. But he gives them a new message as well—one that will unite them with Jesus in a way that will change their view of themselves and their calling!

Today, we took our next step in 1 Peter as we closed out the first chapter, looking at the command to “Be holy.” It is a big ask from Peter, but one that was important for his readers to listen to and obey. We dived in to discuss what it meant for them and what it means for us today. It may not mean what you think! Come find out!

Today, we took our next step in 1 Peter as we closed out the first chapter, looking at the command to “Be holy.” It is a big ask from Peter, but one that was important for his readers to listen to and obey. We dived in to discuss what it meant for them and what it means for us today. It may not mean what you think! Come find out!

Peter makes an interesting and powerful statement in his letter to the churches that fills me with wonder. He says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” That phrase, “born again to a living hope,” is filled with power and meaning and is worth diving into! Today we started a short series where we will break down the meaning of this statement, how Peter applies it to the entirety of his letter, and discuss what it means for us today.

Peter makes an interesting and powerful statement in his letter to the churches that fills me with wonder. He says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” That phrase, “born again to a living hope,” is filled with power and meaning and is worth diving into! Today we started a short series where we will break down the meaning of this statement, how Peter applies it to the entirety of his letter, and discuss what it means for us today.

After showing Thomas His scars, Jesus speaks beyond the moment—toward us. Thomas saw and believed, but Jesus celebrates those who trust without seeing. That’s faith. Today we looked at what it means to live that kind of faith—not just for salvation, but in our everyday lives. Come be part of it.

After showing Thomas His scars, Jesus speaks beyond the moment—toward us. Thomas saw and believed, but Jesus celebrates those who trust without seeing. That’s faith. Today we looked at what it means to live that kind of faith—not just for salvation, but in our everyday lives. Come be part of it.

The resurrection shows us that Jesus is not distant from our pain—He moves toward it. Wherever hope has been crushed and trials have overwhelmed us, He brings new life and real victory. Today we looked at Mary Magdalene and saw how Jesus met her in her darkest moment—when hope felt completely gone—and restored it in a way she never expected. If you’re walking through something heavy, this is a space to be encouraged. A reminder that even in your darkest places, resurrection is not far off—and hope may be closer than you think.

The resurrection shows us that Jesus is not distant from our pain—He moves toward it. Wherever hope has been crushed and trials have overwhelmed us, He brings new life and real victory. Today we looked at Mary Magdalene and saw how Jesus met her in her darkest moment—when hope felt completely gone—and restored it in a way she never expected. If you’re walking through something heavy, this is a space to be encouraged. A reminder that even in your darkest places, resurrection is not far off—and hope may be closer than you think.

Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowds celebrated—hopeful and convinced He was the long-awaited Savior of Israel. But what began as celebration quickly turned. By the end of the week, it led to betrayal and the death of Jesus. From hope… to hope lost. Today, we’ll talk about what it feels like when hope slips through our hands—and how we can still find Jesus in the middle of it.

Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowds celebrated—hopeful and convinced He was the long-awaited Savior of Israel. But what began as celebration quickly turned. By the end of the week, it led to betrayal and the death of Jesus. From hope… to hope lost. Today, we’ll talk about what it feels like when hope slips through our hands—and how we can still find Jesus in the middle of it.

Today marks the final Sunday before Passion Week. As we near the end of Lent, we’ll focus on the nature of “waiting” on the Lord in this season and how we can respond to it. If you’re in a season of waiting for God’s movement in your life, you don't want to miss this message!

Today marks the final Sunday before Passion Week. As we near the end of Lent, we’ll focus on the nature of “waiting” on the Lord in this season and how we can respond to it. If you’re in a season of waiting for God’s movement in your life, you don't want to miss this message!

Today, we took our next step in the journey of Lent. Lent is not simply a season on the church calendar; it is an invitation to slow down, clear away the distractions of life, and refocus our hearts on what matters most: loving Jesus above all things. In a world full of noise and competing priorities, as that love grows, something else begins to change as well—sin loses its appeal. The more we treasure God, the less we desire the things that pull us away from Him. Today we will spend time focusing on that kind of love—learning to love God so deeply that turning away from sin becomes the natural overflow of a heart captivated by Him.

Today, we took our next step in the journey of Lent. Lent is not simply a season on the church calendar; it is an invitation to slow down, clear away the distractions of life, and refocus our hearts on what matters most: loving Jesus above all things. In a world full of noise and competing priorities, as that love grows, something else begins to change as well—sin loses its appeal. The more we treasure God, the less we desire the things that pull us away from Him. Today we will spend time focusing on that kind of love—learning to love God so deeply that turning away from sin becomes the natural overflow of a heart captivated by Him.

Today we continued our journey through Lent as we focused on the gift of repentance. Repentance is one of those church words that preachers have used for years that can sometimes feel heavy or overwhelming, and at times it can feel that way. But when practiced daily, repentance can bring life to us in a way few other things can. Today we talked about what repentance really means and how it can become a life-giving practice in each of our lives.

Today we continued our journey through Lent as we focused on the gift of repentance. Repentance is one of those church words that preachers have used for years that can sometimes feel heavy or overwhelming, and at times it can feel that way. But when practiced daily, repentance can bring life to us in a way few other things can. Today we talked about what repentance really means and how it can become a life-giving practice in each of our lives.

Today's message explores the powerful difference between remorse and true repentance. We looked at how a right understanding of Christ’s love and His finished work on the cross frees us to run to Him—not hide—when we stumble. Discover how knowing that He loved us first, even at our worst, releases us from performance-driven faith and draws us into a transforming friendship with Him.

Today's message explores the powerful difference between remorse and true repentance. We looked at how a right understanding of Christ’s love and His finished work on the cross frees us to run to Him—not hide—when we stumble. Discover how knowing that He loved us first, even at our worst, releases us from performance-driven faith and draws us into a transforming friendship with Him.

Today's message explores the powerful difference between remorse and true repentance. We looked at how a right understanding of Christ’s love and His finished work on the cross frees us to run to Him—not hide—when we stumble. Discover how knowing that He loved us first, even at our worst, releases us from performance-driven faith and draws us into a transforming friendship with Him.

Today's message explores the powerful difference between remorse and true repentance. We looked at how a right understanding of Christ’s love and His finished work on the cross frees us to run to Him—not hide—when we stumble. Discover how knowing that He loved us first, even at our worst, releases us from performance-driven faith and draws us into a transforming friendship with Him.

This Sunday gathered for a special service focused on prayer and healing. Together we reflected on our church’s life verse, Acts 2:42–47, and responded through guided prayer. Join us with open hearts, ready to meet with God and experience His presence among us.

This Sunday gathered for a special service focused on prayer and healing. Together we reflected on our church’s life verse, Acts 2:42–47, and responded through guided prayer. Join us with open hearts, ready to meet with God and experience His presence among us.

Today we finished up our “New Thing” series. We looked at one of the most profound “New Things” from the Old Testament that is mirrored in the New Testament. We also looked at Jeremiah 31 and Hebrews 8 and at what the New Covenant means for us today!

Today we finished up our “New Thing” series. We looked at one of the most profound “New Things” from the Old Testament that is mirrored in the New Testament. We also looked at Jeremiah 31 and Hebrews 8 and at what the New Covenant means for us today!

Today we continued our conversation on Isaiah 43 and the "New Thing" God is doing. We explored three specific examples from the Old Testament and discussed how we can apply those lessons to our lives today.

Today we continued our conversation on Isaiah 43 and the "New Thing" God is doing. We explored three specific examples from the Old Testament and discussed how we can apply those lessons to our lives today.

Today we dove into the commitment God has given us to keep doing new things in our lives. With Isaiah 43 as our backdrop, we will focus our attention on listening to and enjoying Jesus as we follow him into the things he has for us.

Today we dove into the commitment God has given us to keep doing new things in our lives. With Isaiah 43 as our backdrop, we will focus our attention on listening to and enjoying Jesus as we follow him into the things he has for us.

Last week we laid a foundation for ourselves of how God views us and how we can experience him in times of hardship in our lives. We are his children and he fights for us. This week we will continue on in Isaiah 43 and look at God’s expectation of us and our responsibility in our relationship with Him...actions that do NOT lead to dead religion but active intimacy.