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Family Feud #3
At Parent WELL Joel talks about how relationships with our family and with God require intentionality.
Family Feud #2
Will Bakker takes us into the story of Jacob and Esau to show us what radical forgiveness in our family could look like.
Family Feud #1
In this message Joel speaks on the importance of honoring our parents. We also had a live panel of parents answering questions on what their experience was like raising teens.
Use Your Gifts
In this sermon Joel, Adam, and Lynne talk about the call for all of us to move from being spiritual consumers to spiritual contributors.
Haunted #4: Black Mirrors
In this message Joel Mitchell talks about the affects of screens, social media, and pornography on our everyday lives.
Exodus #7
Joel Mitchell speaks about how we are all in the same boat, and what is behind the imagery of the lamb.
Haunted #3
Joel Mitchell talks about heaven, hell, and why it matters for how we live now.
Exodus #6
Joel Mitchell preaches on the first three plagues of Exodus and our tendency to be like Pharaoh who avoided the hard truth when it confronted him.
Haunted #2: Do We Matter
Will Bakker talks about two questions: "Do we matter?" and "Do we have a purpose?" and the hope found in Christ.
Exodus #5: Brace For It
In this sermon Joel Talks about the inevitability of disappointment and how to brace for its arrival.
Exodus #4: What Are You Holding Back?
Will Bakker talks about an often left out passage in Exodus and the importance of having God in every aspect of our lives.
Exodus #2: Life Hurts But God Hears
This Sunday Joel Mitchell explores what we learn about God from Exodus 3.
No Way Back
Joel Mitchell talks about how to deal with the temptation to return to old things that enslaved us. Link to video: Peer Pressure Video
This Is Us #4
In this sermon Joel talks about how to date like no one else.
I Choose #3: Discipline Over Regret
Joel Mitchell speaks on the importance of choosing what we want most over what we want now.
This Is Us #1: Friendship
Joel Mitchell speaks on the 9 keys to healthy Christ-centered friendships as we head into the Fall.
I Choose #2: Relationships over Screens
In this sermon Joel Mitchell speaks on how our screens have distracted us from our most important relationships.
I Choose #1: Purpose over Popularity
In this sermon Niya Esperanza speaks about having this school year directed by our God given purpose instead of wanting please anyone and everyone.
Origin Stories #5: Avengers Assemble
Sunday July 14, 2019 Joel Mitchell teaches on how good origin stories move from "Me" to "We".
Origin Stories #4
Sunday July 7, 2019 Joel Mitchell teaches on the illusion of control, and letting go in order to place our trust in God.
Origin Stories #3
Sunday June 30th, 2019 Joel Mitchell speaks on anger, where it comes from, and how to have it not be the boss of you.
Origin Stories #2
Sunday June 16, 2019 High School Intern Niya Esperanza speaks about being faithful in the small things and allowing God to work through all circumstances, no matter how small. Truly great power comes through small acts of faithfulness.
HSM Conversations #1
Joel, Will and Niya sit down to discuss the new Sunday series: Origin Stories, dive deeper into obstacles that keep us from telling out story, and give us 7 practical tips for developing your testimony.
Origin Stories #1
Sunday June 9, 2019 Joel Mitchell kicks off a new series entitled "Origin Stories" looking at popular hero origin stories and shedding light on how our story shapes us and how we can use it to impact others.
Drift or Drive?
Sunday May 26, 2019 In this sermon Joel Mitchell talks about the danger of spiritual drift during seasons of transitions.
Real Community: Helping Others in their Struggles
Sunday May 19, 2019 Vicky Hernandez speaks how we can walk alongside others and learn to lift each other up when they are down.
Before You Go: The Armor of God
Wednesday May 05, 2019 Joel Mitchell encourages the Senior class as they prepare to graduate to ready themselves for the big changes ahead and to be on guard during this time of transition.
Before You Go #2
Wednesday 08, 2019 Joel Mitchell talks about the importance of knowing our cultural terrain and how to respond with loving engagement.
War Stories #2
Sunday May 5, 2019 Counselor Whitney Lowe talks about Gideon learning to trust in God and how God is calling us to push down the idols in our own lives.
War Stories
Sunday April 28, 2019 Joel Mitchell preaches through 1 Samuel 4-5, looking at lessons we learn from Israel and its enemies.
Road To The Cross: Palm Sunday
Sunday April 14, 2019 Will Bakker continues our series "Road To The Cross" talking about the story of Palm Sunday.
Mentor: What To Do With The Treasure That Is You
Wednesday April 10, 2019 In this second sermon on Mentorship Joel Mitchell talks about how you are a unique treasure of experiences. The question is will you bury them or will you share them with someone who can learn from you.
Road To The Cross 2
Sunday April 7, 2019 In this sermon we look at Caiaphas and his encounter with Jesus in the days leading up to the crucifixion.
Mentorship: 5 Things to Look For In A Mentor
Wednesday April 3, 2019 Joel Mitchell talks about the key role mentors play in our lives and what to look for in a mentor.
Road to the Cross: The Garden
Sunday March 31, 2019 Joel Mitchell begins a new series leading up to Holy Week and talks about Jesus' time in the Garden of Gethsemene.
A Messy Faith
Wednesday March 27, 2019 If you have a messy faith you're in good company. Joel Mitchell talks about the messy faith of our community and of major figures in the Bible and how God wants to use us in spite of being unworthy.
What Would Jesus Undo: Lukewarm Christians
Sunday March 24, 2019 Joel Mitchell hosts a Q&A recap with our Mexico Mission Trip Team and speaks on how there is no such thing as a lukewarm Christian.
What Would Jesus Undo: Sin & Death
Sunday March 17, 2019 Will Bakker continues our series on "What Would Jesus Undo" talking about salvation and how Jesus came to undo sin & death in our lives.
What Would Jesus Undo: Greed
Wednesday March 13, 2019 Joel Mitchell continues our series on "What Would Jesus Undo" talking on the topic of Greed.
Sanctuary Worship Night: March 2019
Joel Mitchell guest speaks at our monthly worship night and talks about how God gave us the gift of emotions. Inside Out Clip - Riley Argues with Parents
What Would Jesus Undo: Hypocrisy
Sunday March 10, 2019 Joel Mitchell continues our series on "What Would Jesus Undo" speaking on the topic of Hypocrisy.
What Would Jesus Undo: Indifference
Sunday March 3, 2019 Pastor Jeff Wagner kicks off our new series "What Would Jesus Undo" teaching on the Good Samaritan and how Jesus wants to change our definition of who our neighbor is and how to love them better.
Relationship Goals - Commit & Touch
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019 College Director Tanner Lowe speaks on the last two aspects in the Relationship Attachment Model (R.A.M) commit and touch and emphasizes the importance of touch in relationships. He also explains what the Bible has to say about differing levels of touch depending on the type of relationship.

Will's Post Winter Camp Survival Guide
Sunday Feb 24, 2019 Will Bakker encourages students to avoid temptation and gives practical tips to keep the excitement and energy of camp going after returning home.
Relationship Goals: Trust & Rely
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019 Will Bakker speaks on two aspects of relationships (Trust & Rely) and how they are crucial in cultivating healthy relationships.
Relationship Goals: Relationship Scripts
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019 Joel Mitchell continues his sermon series on relationships teaching about how relationships influence the people we become and the importance of understanding relationship scripts.
Who Is The G.O.A.T?
In this message Joel Mitchell teaches on service. We don't serve to add something to our resume, it is an overflow from who we are.
Relationship Goals: Conscience
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019 Joel Michell talks about two important things to consider in ourselves and others: conscience and compatibility.
Open Your Bible: Application
Sunday Feb 3, 2019 Joel Mitchell talks about what obedience is and how to apply it to your life.
Relationship Goals: Family
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019 Joel Mitchell preaches on the importance of acknowledging our past in order to move forward, specifically looking at how our families impact us. Video: https://1drv.ms/v/s!ApPKXGm6dvADgb4FTDMWOAJxaCkOnw
Open Your Bible: Genre
Sunday Jan 27, 2019 Will Bakker talks about the importance of understanding genre when reading different books of the Bible.
Open Your Bible: How to Approach Scripture
Sunday Jan 20th, 2019 In this sermon High School director Joel Mitchell shares about bad ways he has approached scripture in the past and gives practical insight into how we can read it today.
Relationship Goals #1
Wednesday Jan 16th, 2019 Joel Mitchell introduces a new sermon series, "Relationship Goals" focusing on 5 key attributes of relationships: Know, Trust, Rely, Commit, Touch. Video 1:https://tinyurl.com/ybsndu6z Video 2: https://tinyurl.com/ydebxvm6
Open Your Bible: The Bible IS...
Sunday Jan 13th, 2019 Will Bakker talks about 4 major aspects of the Bible: The Bible is True, Complete, Living & Active, and Enough.
Be Bold
Wednesday Jan 09th, 2019 Joel Mitchell speaks about sharing our faith with others and speaking boldly about what we believe deeply.

Open Your Bible: Fighting For The "Why"
Sunday Jan 06th, 2019 Joel Mitchell talks about the obstacles we face to reading our Bibles and the motivations we can develop in order to be more consistently in The Word.