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    Timberline Church | Mother's Day Weekend "Seeds of Faith" | Mackenzie Matthews

    Faith often begins small, unseen, and ordinary—but God has a way of growing seeds into something far greater than we imagine. Through the parables of the growing seed and the mustard seed, we’re reminded that the kingdom of God grows steadily, powerfully, and often quietly over time. Even the smallest acts of faith, love, and obedience can produce a lasting impact and a future harvest we may not yet see. This special Mother’s Day weekend celebrates the women who faithfully plant seeds of faith through prayer, encouragement, sacrifice, and love. What may seem small today can become a source of strength, shelter, and blessing for generations to come.

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    Timberline Church | Fully Human: Formed and Free | Aaron Hanson

    How should I live? After understanding where you come from, who you are, and why you’re here, the next step is learning how to live it out. Life is shaped by formation: what influences you, what you think about, and the patterns you follow. Left unchecked, culture works to conform your thinking and behavior, often without you realizing it. But following Jesus isn’t about conforming to rules; it’s about being transformed from the inside out. As your mind is renewed and your heart is changed, your life begins to move in a new direction, one shaped by truth, not pressure. At the center of that transformation is Jesus, the perfect picture of what it means to be fully human. Instead of striving to meet a rigid standard, you’re invited into a relationship that reshapes how you think, live, and love. A transformed life ultimately flows into two simple but powerful directions: loving God and loving others. Through practices like worship, discipleship, care, service, and mission, your life is continually formed to reflect God’s heart to the world, living as a daily offering shaped by love from the inside out.

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    Timberline Church | Fully Human: Called and Sent | Aaron Hanson

    Why am I here? In a culture where purpose is often tied to careers, relationships, or personal success, it’s easy to feel stuck, anxious, or unsure about the future. But purpose isn’t something to chase or figure out on your own, it’s something God has already established. From the very beginning in Genesis, humanity was created with intention: to be creative, productive, and to contribute to the world. You were designed on purpose, for a purpose: not to find it, but to faithfully live it out. At its core, purpose is about doing good, bearing fruit, loving others, and using your unique gifts to serve something bigger than yourself. It’s not about self-fulfillment, but about contributing to the common good, though fulfillment often follows when you do. As your passions, gifts, burdens, and opportunities intersect, clarity begins to grow, even in uncertain seasons. You don’t need perfect circumstances to walk in purpose, you simply need to trust that God is already at work, guiding your steps into the life He’s prepared for you.

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    Timberline Church | Fully Human: Named and Known | Aaron Hanson

    Today we explore one of the most important questions we all ask: Who am I? In a culture obsessed with self-definition, performance, and validation, we often build our identity on unstable foundations—what we do, how we feel, what others say, or who accepts us. But these identity “traps” ultimately leave us fragile, confused, and exhausted. This sermon challenges the idea that identity is something we achieve and instead reveals the freeing truth that identity is something we receive. Looking at Isaiah 43:1–7, we see a powerful picture of God speaking identity over His people in the middle of their confusion and exile, calling them by name and reminding them who they truly are. When we anchor our identity in Christ, everything changes: we live from a place of being known, chosen, and loved rather than striving to become enough. You are not defined by your past, your performance, or others’ opinions. You are a child of God, a new creation, and someone deeply known by Him.

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    Timberline Church | Fully Human: Created and Beloved | Aaron Hanson

    Kicking off the Fully Human series, this message explores one of the most foundational questions we can ask: where do we come from, and what does it mean to be human? In a world where identity is often self-defined and truth feels unstable, Scripture points us back to a clear and grounding reality: we are not accidents, but intentionally created by God. Our origin shapes everything about our identity, purpose, and worth.   Drawing from Psalm 8 and Genesis, the message reveals that to be fully human is not something to overcome, but something God designed as good. We are personally created, fully known and deeply loved, and crowned with glory and honor as image-bearers of God. Rather than diminishing our humanity, sin distorts it, but in Christ, we are invited to rediscover what it truly means to live as the people God created us to be.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 11 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Easter Sunday | Aaron Hanson

    On Easter, we step into the tension of the tomb, a place that represents darkness, separation, fear, and opposition, and discover that even the most final, hopeless spaces cannot contain Jesus. Though the tomb was sealed, guarded, and secured, it became the very place where God’s power was most fully revealed. What looked like the end of the story was actually the turning point, where death itself was defeated and hope was restored.   The resurrection declares that no darkness is too deep, no barrier too strong, and no fear too great for Jesus to overcome. The same power that raised Him from the grave is able to meet us in our own places of struggle and bring new life. Easter invites us to believe that what feels buried can be made alive again, and that in Christ, our greatest trials can become the starting point of transformation.

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    Timberline Church | Good Friday | Brent Cunningham

    On Good Friday, we remember the moment Jesus spoke the words, “I thirst”, a simple phrase that reveals a profound truth about the human condition and God’s response to it. From the beginning, humanity has lived with a deep spiritual thirst, searching for satisfaction in everything except the presence of God. On the cross, Jesus enters fully into that thirst, not just physically, but spiritually, taking on the emptiness, exile, and longing of the human soul.  On this Good Friday, we trace the story of Scripture as a search for living water, showing how Jesus is the true source who satisfies what nothing else can. By becoming thirsty in our place, He makes a way for us to be filled and to come home to God and experience the life we were created for. Good Friday reminds us that Jesus went dry so that we could drink deeply of His grace, both now and forever.

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    Timberline Church | Palm Sunday "Triumphal Entry" | Aaron Hanson

    On Palm Sunday, Jesus enters Jerusalem not as the kind of king people expected, but as the King they truly needed—riding on a donkey, marked by humility even as He carries full authority. While most triumphal entries celebrated victory after a battle, Jesus enters before the cross, revealing His confidence in the victory He is about to accomplish. This moment shows a King whose power is expressed through gentleness, mercy, and sacrificial love. As the city is stirred, people respond to Jesus in different ways—some resist, some question, and some surrender. That same choice remains today. The invitation is not just to believe in Jesus, but to lay down our lives before Him, recognizing that true discipleship is a journey of surrender to the One who already holds all authority.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 10 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Orphan Care Weekend | Liz Brodzinski

    Join us for our annual Orphan Care Weekend. Through a personal story of foster care and adoption, Liz Brodzinski reveals how God weaves together both the ordinary and the painful parts of our lives into something redemptive. What began as a simple step of obedience grew into a journey marked by challenge, growth, and transformation, as God reshaped perspectives, built community, and revealed that the real battle is not ours to carry alone. Drawing from the story of David and Goliath, we’re reminded that God prepares us in unseen seasons and meets us in the middle of the fight. The invitation is to trust that He is already at work in your story, to take the next step of obedience, and to join in what He is doing: becoming part of a community that reflects His love to children and families in need.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: The Raising of Lazarus | Aaron Hanson

    The raising of Lazarus is the climactic sign in John’s Gospel, revealing Jesus’ authority not only over sickness or circumstance but over death itself. When Jesus delays after hearing Lazarus is sick, it seems confusing and even painful to those who love him, yet the moment becomes an opportunity to reveal a deeper truth. Speaking to Martha in the midst of grief, Jesus declares, “I am the resurrection and the life,” reminding us that sorrow and hope can exist together and that true life is found in Him. Standing at the tomb, Jesus weeps with those who mourn and then calls Lazarus back to life, showing His power over the very thing that terrifies humanity most. Yet this miracle also sets the stage for the cross, as raising Lazarus ultimately leads to the plot to kill Jesus. The sign points beyond itself to the greater reality that Jesus came not just to perform miracles, but to confront death itself and bring resurrection life to the world.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 9 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: Learning to See | Brent Cunningham

    In this sign from John 9, Jesus heals a man who has been blind since birth, but the story quickly becomes about far more than restored eyesight. As Jesus declares Himself the Light of the World, His healing acts like a flare in the darkness—exposing the hearts of everyone involved. The disciples search for someone to blame, the neighbors keep their distance, the parents respond with fear, and the religious leaders cling to their certainty. While the man’s physical sight is restored, the deeper revelation is that many who believe they can see clearly are actually blind to the work of God happening right in front of them. Through mud, obedience, interrogation, and ultimately a personal encounter with Jesus, the once-blind man’s understanding grows step by step—from simply knowing the name of Jesus, to recognizing Him as a prophet, and finally worshiping Him as Lord. His journey shows that faith often begins with small acts of trust before full understanding arrives. The sign ultimately confronts every reader with the same question: are we willing to admit our blindness and receive the light of Christ, or will we cling to the certainty that keeps us from seeing Him? In the end, true sight is not something we earn or figure out—it is a gift given by the One who was sent to bring light into the world.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 8 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: The Healing of the Man at Bethesda | Mackenzie Matthews

    In this third sign from John’s Gospel, Jesus enters a place of long-term suffering, the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of disabled and desperate people wait for healing that may never come. Rather than going to the center of celebration during a festival, Jesus moves toward the forgotten and initiates with a man who has been suffering for thirty-eight years. With a surprising question: “Do you want to get well?” Jesus invites the man into something deeper than physical restoration. The miracle that follows reveals a Savior who extends grace freely, without prerequisite or proof of faith, and who draws near to human pain with compassion and authority. Yet the story doesn’t stop at physical healing. When controversy erupts over Sabbath rules and religious systems, we see how disruptive grace can be. Jesus later finds the man again, reminding us that true healing is more than restored mobility, it is wholeness of soul. This sign shapes our view of Jesus as one who seeks out the suffering, asks about our deepest desires, gives grace without earning, and calls us into a life that is whole, body and spirit.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 7 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: The Feeding of 5000 | Dick Foth and Aaron Hanson

    In this powerful account from John 6, shared in a conversational, team-taught weekend by pastors Dick Foth and Aaron Hanson, the feeding of the 5,000 reveals not just what Jesus does, but who He is. Through thoughtful dialogue and storytelling, they unpack how Jesus tests His disciples—not to shame them, but to prepare them and shape their faith. While Philip sees impossibility and Andrew voices doubt, a young boy quietly offers what little he has, and in Jesus’ hands, scarcity becomes abundance. This sign reminds us that faith isn’t about having something impressive to offer—it’s about bringing what we have, however small, and placing it in Jesus’ hands. Obedience precedes multiplication, and blessing flows from trust. As the crowd tries to define Jesus as merely a prophet or political king, we’re reminded that He already is King—Creator, Provider, Teacher, and Multiplier—and that He still invites us to trust Him with whatever we’re carrying, knowing He already has something in mind that He wants to do.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 6 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: Walking On Water | Aaron Hanson

    In this sign from John 6, Jesus walks on water to reveal not just His power, but His identity. As the disciples struggle against wind and waves, fear rises-but the greater revelation is that Jesus comes to them in the middle of the storm. His delay is not absence, and the chaos does not have authority over Him. Rather than simply calming the storm, Jesus enters it and waits for an invitation into the boat. The message reminds us that storms, whether caused by us, by others, or by life itself, are opportunities to encounter Christ more deeply. He doesn’t avoid chaos; He has authority over it, and when we invite Him in, He leads us exactly where we’re meant to go.

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    My Weird Bible: Week 5 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: The Simple Faith of a Soldier | Aaron Hanson

    In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ signs are meant to reveal who He is and invite people into deeper trust, and the healing of the royal official’s son shows how faith grows over time. This story challenges the idea that faith is irrational or instant, presenting it instead as trust—slowly and deliberately placed in Jesus. The royal official’s journey moves from hearing about Jesus, to seeking Him out, to asking in desperation, and finally to trusting Jesus at His word, even without visible proof. Jesus tests the man’s faith, not to push him away, but to draw him deeper, revealing that real belief isn’t about seeing miracles first but about trusting who Jesus is. As the official obeys and walks home before knowing the outcome, his faith matures—and when healing is confirmed, belief spreads to his entire household. The story reminds us that faith is not a formula but a process, built through small steps of trust, where Jesus Himself—not the strength of our faith—is the true source of life, healing, and salvation.

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    My Weird Bible: Week 4 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Kaleidoscope: Water Into Wine | Aaron Hanson

    As the opening message in the Kaleidoscope series, this sermon begins at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus performs His first public sign by turning water into wine, revealing not just His power but His purpose. By using ceremonial jars meant for religious purification, Jesus signals a new reality—one where relationship replaces ritual, and joy replaces obligation. This sign points beyond the miracle itself, showing that Jesus didn’t come to patch up religion, but to usher in something entirely new. The story invites us to trust Jesus enough to “do whatever He tells you,” even when it feels uncomfortable or costly, and to bring Him the places marked by shame, lack, or disappointment. In exchange, Jesus offers joy, abundance, and transformation—reminding us that life with Him is not about religious performance, but about receiving the new life He freely gives.

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    My Weird Bible: Week 3 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    My Weird Bible: Week 2 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Bold Prayers: Paul's Prayer in Ephesians | Aaron Hanson

    Grounded in Paul’s bold prayer in Ephesians 3, this message paints a compelling vision of the life God desires for His people. It begins with posture—Paul kneeling before the Father—and reminds us that what we bow to shapes what has power over us. In a culture filled with competing allegiances, the call is to humble ourselves before God as the starting point for spiritual transformation. The prayer unfolds in four movements—strength, love, knowledge, and fullness—each revealing both God’s invitation and the shadows that often hold us back. God offers strength in our weakness, love that overcomes fear, knowledge that moves beyond information into lived experience, and fullness that replaces spiritual emptiness with His presence. The message invites us to unearth buried dreams, surrender self-reliance, and trust God to do what is impossible on our own, believing that when we come before Him with humility and faith, He fills us with everything we need to live out His calling.

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    My Weird Bible | Week 1 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday night community is back! Join us for My Weird Bible, 11 weeks on the passages that finally make sense. My Weird Bible will explore some of the strangest, most confusing, and often misunderstood passages in Scripture. By digging into the historical, cultural, and biblical context behind these stories, the series helps make sense of what can feel weird or unsettling—and shows how even the most unusual parts of the Bible reveal God’s character and invite us into deeper faith.

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    Timberline Church | Bold Prayers: Prayer Works | Aaron Hanson

    Prayer isn’t meant to be passive or theoretical—it’s meant to work. Rooted in James 5, the focus is on how authentic faith produces action, and authentic prayer produces real impact in our lives and in the world around us. Scripture presents prayer as powerful and effective, not because of who we are, but because of who God is and how He invites us to participate in His work. The passage highlights the everyday moments when prayer matters most—when we’re suffering, when life is good, when we’re sick, and when we’ve sinned—revealing prayer and praise as the natural rhythms of a life anchored in God. By pointing to Elijah as an example, James makes it clear that the power of prayer isn’t reserved for spiritual elites, but for ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God. The invitation is simple but bold: believe that prayer truly works, and step into it with honesty, faith, and expectation.

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    Timberline Church | Bold Prayers | Aaron Hanson

    As we step into a new year, the invitation is to begin not with resolutions, but with bold, faith-filled prayer that reflects how big we believe God is. Rooted in Ezra 8, the teaching highlights a moment when God’s people faced overwhelming odds and chose humility, prayer, and fasting as their first response, trusting God to lead and protect them on a risky journey. Bold prayers aren’t about volume or performance—they’re about dependence, calling on God when the situation is beyond our control. The practice of prayer and fasting is framed as spiritual training rather than religious transaction—relational disciplines that shape our hearts, reorder our desires, and create space for God to move. Like training for a marathon, these practices prepare us to walk faithfully with God over time. As a church, we are invited into a season of intentional prayer—seeking God’s movement in our world, our community, and our own lives—believing that when we pray first, trust God along the way, and give Him the glory, He will faithfully lead us forward.

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    Timberline Church | "Turn the Page" | Donny Abbott

    Standing in the in-between space after Christmas and on the edge of a new year, this message invites the church to reflect on the past while courageously stepping into what God is doing next. Drawing from Isaiah’s promise that God is always doing a new thing and Paul’s resolve to press forward despite hardship, we’re reminded that clinging too tightly to yesterday, whether past failures or past successes, can keep us from recognizing God’s work in the present. Through Paul’s story of transformation and perseverance, we see that spiritual growth requires intentional effort, focused pursuit, and a willingness to let go of what once defined us. As individuals and as a church, we are called to pursue Christ above comfort, trust God with the unknown, and take the next faithful step forward, confident that the God who has been faithful before is still leading us into the future.

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    Christmas Eve Service | Timberline Church

    This Christmas Eve service is a chance to pause and remember the true meaning of Christmas. We gather to celebrate Emmanuel, God with us, and the good news that Jesus has come. If you’re looking for a Christmas Eve church service online, we’re so glad you’re here. Invite your family, light a candle at home, and worship with us as we reflect on the story of Christ’s birth and the hope it brings to the world.

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    Advent: Love in the Waiting | Aaron Hanson

    In this message from our Advent series In the Waiting, we walk through Luke 1:26–38 and step into Mary’s story, a story filled with uncertainty, fear, and a future that looked nothing like what she expected. From an unexpected pregnancy to unanswered questions, Mary’s experience mirrors so many of the moments we face when plans fall apart and clarity feels far away. This teaching explores how God often does His deepest work in seasons of uncertainty. When life feels unstable, confusing, or delayed, God is not absent. He is present, forming us patiently and purposefully. While we often want instant answers or immediate change, God works slowly and lovingly, shaping our hearts over time. You will hear practical encouragement on how to respond when life feels out of control, including the call to be patient, trust God’s promises, and live with open hands and a surrendered heart. Through Mary’s response to God’s word, we are reminded that faith is not about having all the answers, but about trusting the One who holds them.

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    Advent: Joy in the Waiting | Aaron Hanson

    This message invites us into a deeper exploration of joy during the Advent season by challenging the filters through which we view our lives. Drawing from the shepherds’ encounter in Luke 2, we’re reminded that true joy is not dependent on our circumstances but on our perspective. The shepherds were living humble, difficult lives, watching sheep in the fields and dealing with the ordinary and challenging realities of their work, when an angel suddenly appeared with news of great joy.   Their experience teaches us something transformative. We are called to shift from 'looking at' our problems, pain, pressure, and difficult people to 'looking up' to God. This is not simply positive thinking but a fundamental reorientation of what we believe. Science tells us we are wired with mirror neurons that reflect what we focus on, and Scripture tells us we are created in God’s image to reflect His glory. When we fix our attention on our circumstances or constantly look down at our devices, we tend to mirror anxiety and discontent. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus, as Hebrews 12 encourages us to do, we begin to reflect His joy even in the midst of trials.   This Christmas season offers us the opportunity to replace negative filters with God’s perspective and allow Him, not our circumstances, to define our reality. The shepherds’ first response after encountering Jesus was to spread the good news, reminding us that true joy naturally overflows into witness.

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    Advent: Peace in the Waiting | Aaron Hanson

    This Advent message invites us to rediscover peace by looking closely at three responses to the birth of Jesus in Matthew 2:1-12. King Herod opposed Him, the religious leaders overlooked Him, and the Magi opened their hearts in worship. What makes the story so striking is that the ones who traveled farthest, both physically and spiritually, were the ones who truly found Him. These Magi were outsiders, coming from a place the Bible often associates with darkness, yet they were the ones searching for light. Their gifts carried deep meaning: gold for the King, frankincense for the High Priest, and myrrh pointing to His sacrificial death. Through their example we see that biblical peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of Christ in the middle of whatever we face. Following Jesus may bring opposition, but it also brings the promise that no matter how far we feel from God, He is drawing us near. The question this Advent is simple but profound: how will we respond to the gift of the Prince of Peace?

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    Advent: Hope in the Waiting | Brent Cunningham

    As Advent begins, we’re reminded that this season isn’t about passive waiting. It’s about active, confident hope rooted in God’s faithfulness. This teaching unpacks the difference between wishful thinking and the kind of biblical hope Isaiah points us to in chapter 9. Into 700 years of darkness, God promised a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His arrival wasn’t optimism; it was certainty based on who God is. The lighting of the hope candle points us back to every promise God has already fulfilled and forward to the reality that we live between two Advents. Christ has come, and Christ will come again. When life feels dark, when prayers seem unanswered, and when shadows feel heavy, we’re invited to look for glimpses of light that remind us our stories fit within God’s larger story. The darkness is real, but it isn't final. True hope rests not in our feelings but in God’s character, trusting that the One who stepped into our world will finish what He began.

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    Fire & Cloud: The Church God Sees | Aaron Hanson

    This powerful conclusion to the Fire & Cloud series brings us to the mountaintop for a panoramic look at God’s redemptive plan. Through the seven promises in Exodus 6:6-8, we see that God’s salvation is not only about escaping bondage but about entering into relationship, purpose, and destiny. Each “I will” statement reveals a different part of God’s heart as He offers rescue, freedom, redemption, family, presence, inheritance, and the fulfillment of His promises. This message connects the journey of ancient Israel to our own modern faith walk and reminds us that God does not just save us from something but for something greater. It challenges us to see the difference between what we are paid for and what we are made for, inviting us to discover our calling and step boldly into the purpose God has redeemed us to live out.

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    Fire & Cloud: The Golden Calf | Aaron Hanson

    The golden calf in Exodus 32 is not just an ancient misstep; it is a mirror showing how easily we reshape God when waiting feels unbearable. When Moses delayed, the Israelites did not try to replace God; they tried to redefine Him on their terms. This message explores how seasons of waiting expose our spiritual amnesia and lure us toward modern idols like comfort, approval, control, and power that promise freedom but lead us into deeper slavery. At the core of the sermon is this truth: Jesus plus nothing equals everything. Whether you are waiting for healing, direction, restoration, or breakthrough, the call is to identify the idols we have formed, fix our eyes on Jesus, and stay faithful even in the silence. You might be closer to breakthrough than you think, maybe even on day 39 of a 40-day trial. Do not give up. God is still working, still speaking, and still standing in the gap for you.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 10 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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    Fire & Cloud: The God Who Dwells | Aaron Hanson

    At the heart of Exodus lies a stunning truth: God’s greatest desire is not only to rescue us from something, but to dwell with us. This message unpacks the deep meaning behind the tabernacle, the elaborate and detailed structure God commanded Moses to build in the wilderness. While it’s easy to get caught up in the gold, acacia wood, and scarlet yarn, the purpose becomes clear in one transformative verse: “Let them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.” This is not about religious architecture; it is about relationship. From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem, the entire biblical story tells of God’s pursuit to be present with His people. The tabernacle pointed to the temple, the temple to Jesus, and through Jesus, the church was born, declaring that each of us is now a temple of the Holy Spirit. God did not just save us from darkness, addiction, or brokenness. He saved us to live in relationship with Him and for a greater purpose only He can reveal. When we understand that worship begins with sacrifice, offering our time, talents, and treasure, we join His mission and encounter His presence in ways that transform everything.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 9 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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    Missions Focus Weekend | Erik Cooper

    What if your work is actually worship? What if the meetings, spreadsheets, and projects you do every day aren’t separate from your calling but part of God’s mission for the world? Before the fall, God placed Adam in the garden “to work it and keep it,” showing that work was His idea from the start. The Hebrew word avodah means work, worship, and service all at once. It reminds us that our daily labor is sacred. When we see our jobs this way, our Mondays become an act of worship and our workplaces become mission fields. With so much of the world still unreached, our presence in the marketplace isn’t accidental. It’s part of God’s plan to bring His light into every corner of society.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 8 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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    Fire & Cloud: The 10 Words | Aaron Hanson & Dr. Dick Foth

    What if the Ten Commandments weren’t meant to restrict you, but to set you free? In this message from our Fire & Cloud series, Pastors Aaron and Dick Foth unpack Exodus 20 and reveal how the “Ten Words” show God’s heart for His people. From the mountain of Sinai to the teachings of Jesus, we see that God’s law was never about earning His love; it was a response to already being rescued. Obedience flows from grace, not to it. Together, we look at how these words shape our culture, guide our relationships, and draw us closer to God. The Ten Words are not a list of limitations but an invitation into a life of freedom, rhythm, and love, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus. Watch as we explore what it means to love God fully, love others well, and live in the freedom of His design.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 7 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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    Fire & Cloud: His Power and His People | Felix Arellano

    When life feels like a battle, where do you turn for strength? In Exodus 17, Moses, Joshua, and the Israelites discover that God’s provision comes not only through His power, but also through His people. In this message, Pastor Felix Arellano unpacks how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness and how true victory comes when we rely on His strength and lean on one another in faith. The story of Moses raising his staff, supported by Aaron and Hur, reveals that God designed us to live in community, not isolation. If you’ve ever tried to face life’s battles alone, this message is a reminder: you were never meant to. God’s provision flows through dependence on Him and connection with others.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 6 | Brent Cunningham

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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    Water & Cloud: The Vision for Provision | Aaron Hanson

    The story of Exodus 16 isn’t just about manna in the desert; it’s a picture of God’s heart to provide for His people. When Israel grumbled in the wilderness, God didn’t respond with punishment but with provision, reminding them that His care is constant even when our trust wavers. Just as He fed them daily, God still invites us to depend on Him one day at a time, to be grateful, generous, and content in what He gives. The manna was never about the meal; it was about the Maker. And in Jesus, the Bread of Life, we find the ultimate provision that satisfies every hunger and fills every empty place with His presence.

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    The Bible That Jesus Read: Week 5 | Dr. James Lindsay

    Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

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Let. Love. Live

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