The Garden Church
The Garden is a church for skeptics and saints.
It's a church where your bartender could get baptized, where broken marriages are restored, and the last person you'd see in church might be lit on fire by the hope of the Gospel.
The Garden is a church that's not bashful about truth but enthusiastic about rich theology so that Christians young and old might be fully equipped.
We long to see the whole West Valley renewed by the power and beauty of Jesus.
It's a church where your bartender could get baptized, where broken marriages are restored, and the last person you'd see in church might be lit on fire by the hope of the Gospel.
The Garden is a church that's not bashful about truth but enthusiastic about rich theology so that Christians young and old might be fully equipped.
We long to see the whole West Valley renewed by the power and beauty of Jesus.
Episodes
113 episodes
The Darkness Won't Win
The empire paved over His tomb. The elites plotted to silence His name. Even His own brothers doubted Him. But no matter how fierce the darkness raged, it couldn’t snuff out the Light.In this message from John 7, we confront a world still t...
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Your Failure ≠ Your Future
What if the worst thing you’ve done isn’t the end of your story, but the beginning of God’s redemption?Peter didn’t just fall, he denied Jesus in His darkest hour. And yet, Jesus met him not with shame, but breakfast. Not with a lecture...
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Convenience or Conviction?
What do you do when Jesus says something offensive? In John 6, He doesn’t tone it down, He dials it up. “Eat my flesh, drink my blood.” The crowd wanted a miracle worker. A vending machine for blessings. But Jesus gives them a gut-punch of trut...
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Jesus Walks On Water
You're not God—and that's a relief.In a stormy sea, surrounded by darkness and uncertainty, the disciples look up to see Jesus walking on water. They're terrified—until He speaks the words that still change everything: “It is I”. Litera...
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The Bread
What if Jesus isn’t just here to give you what you want—but to change what you want entirely? In John 6, Jesus feeds a massive crowd with five loaves and two fish, but their response reveals a deeper problem. They want His power, not His presen...
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Proof is Not the Problem
What if your issue with Jesus isn’t doubt—but pride? In John 5, Jesus makes a bold claim: the problem isn’t a lack of evidence, it’s an unwillingness to surrender. God has already made His case—through miracles, through Scripture, through the v...
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Re-Planting The Garden Church
Church isn’t a spectator sport. Following Jesus isn’t about sitting on the sidelines—it’s about stepping into the mission.In Matthew 28, Jesus gives His disciples a clear command: Go. Make disciples. Baptize. Teach. This isn’t just a ta...
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Like Father Like Son
Jesus isn’t just a good teacher. He isn’t just a miracle worker. He is the Son of God, carrying the full power of Heaven and Hell in His hands.In John 5, Jesus makes it clear—He only does what the Father does. If you love God, you can’t...
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The Sad Things Come Untrue
In a world as dark and broken as ours, it can feel like the light will never break through. But in John 5, we see a moment where it does.Jesus enters a scene of deep sadness—a pool where the broken, sick, and hopeless gather, waiting fo...
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Serve Sunday: Stewarding What God Has Given You
God has given you something—talents, skills, abilities—not for yourself, but for His Kingdom. The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 reminds us that everything we have is a gift from God, not something we’ve earned. The question is, what are ...
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The Trajectory of Your Family
Real faith doesn’t just change you—it changes your home.In John 4, we see a desperate father coming to Jesus, pleading for his son’s life. What makes this encounter remarkable isn’t just the miracle—it’s the faith that was tested,...
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Jesus Seeks the Outsider
We love a good underdog story. Whether it's a struggling athlete getting their big break or an overlooked competitor rising to victory, something inside us roots for the one who wasn’t supposed to win. But no one champions the underdog like Jes...
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Less of Me
We don’t just need a remodel—we need a total rebuild. Too many people treat Jesus like an upgrade to an already decent life, but the gospel says otherwise. Left to ourselves, we’re broken, self-centered, and hopeless. True transformation begins...
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The Power of Heaven
Ever notice how once you learn to read, you can’t help but see words everywhere? That’s the shift Jesus describes to Nicodemus in John 3:1–21—a radical new birth where spiritual truths jump off the page. Before the Holy Spirit opens our eyes, t...
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The New Birth
Ever wrestled with doubt? Nicodemus did. This Pharisee, this insider of insiders, sneaks out under cover of night to ask Jesus the hard questions. And what he hears is shocking: faith isn’t about head knowledge or religious credentia...
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Be Humble or Get Humbled
What if the most dangerous thing about Jesus isn’t what you think? In John 2, we encounter a Savior who doesn’t fit neatly into our boxes. He’s not safe, but He’s good. He doesn’t need our approval, yet He still wants us. Through this passage, ...
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Jesus Clears the Temple With Justin
What happens when zeal for God confronts greed and corruption? In John 2:13-22, Jesus enters the temple and overturns more than just tables—He upends the way we think about worship, holiness, and our hearts. With a whip of cords in hand ...
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Jesus Clears the Temple With Miguel
What happens when worship turns into chaos, and sacred spaces are overshadowed by greed? In John 2:13–22, Jesus steps into the temple with fiery zeal, confronting corruption and overturning tables—not out of anger alone, bu...
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Q&A Sunday
Ever wrestle with big questions about faith, church, or life? This week, we’re diving into your questions. From God’s justice to church models, generosity, and healing from past wounds, Pastor Nolan offers honest and hope-filled answers rooted ...
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Candlelight Service: From Darkness To Discovery
What if the most life-changing moment in history wasn’t marked by power or prestige but by a breathtaking announcement in the stillness of night? In Luke 2:8-20, shepherds—ordinary, overlooked, and unprepared—are swept into the center of God’s ...
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Skeptics and Saints: Lutheran and Christian faith?
Q&A Sunday:We want to hear from you! On Sunday, 12/29, Nolan will dedicate the sermon to answering your most pressing questions about Jesus, the Bible, theology, religion, the church, and more. No question is too big or too small...
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Wise Men: Go All In When Others Are Uncertain
Q&A Sunday:We want to hear from you! On Sunday, 12/29, Nolan will dedicate the sermon to answering your most pressing questions about Jesus, the Bible, theology, religion, the church, and more. No question is too big or too small...
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Joseph: You Do You + Other Lies that Will Ruin Your Life
What if the freedom you’ve been chasing is found in surrender?In a culture obsessed with autonomy and self-determination, obedience feels like a relic of the past. We celebrate independence with phrases like “You do you” or “Be your own her...
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