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What to Do When the Church Fails You
What do you do when the people who are supposed to represent Jesus are the ones who hurt you?Church hurt is real. Whether it's betrayal, gossip, abuse of authority, or disappointment, many people have walked away from church because of p...
I Am the Bread of Life
Why does every success, every accomplishment, and every pleasure eventually leave us wanting more?In this sermon from John 6, Pastor Justin points us to Jesus' incredible declaration: "I am the Bread of Life." While the world prom...
The Glory of God in Adoption
What if the key to understanding God's love is realizing you've been adopted into His family?In this powerful Father's Day message, Pastor Greg Sukert walks through Ephesians 1 and reveals the breathtaking reality of spiritual adoption. ...
The Peace of the Shepherd
Are you exhausted, anxious, or carrying burdens you were never meant to carry?In Psalm 23, David reveals the source of true peace. Written after a lifetime of battles, betrayal, hardship, and loss, this familiar passage is more than comf...
Christlike Under Pressure
What happens when following Jesus puts a target on your back?In this sermon from Pastor Matt Shackelford, we continue our Growing Pains series through Acts and examine the life of Stephen, one of the most courageous believers in...
Growing Through Conflict
What happens when a church starts growing faster than its systems can handle?In this sermon from Acts 6, Pastor Matt Shackelford explores one of the first major challenges faced by the early church. As more people came to faith, new pro...
The Attraction of Maturity
Why do so many people see Christians as angry, divisive, and judgmental?In this sermon from Philippians 2, Pastor Matt challenges believers to rethink what spiritual maturity actually looks like. Looking at the lives of the Protestant R...
We Are In This Together
Showing up isn’t the same as growing.Many Christians settle into a pattern of attending church without ever stepping into maturity. But Ephesians 4 paints a different picture: God designed His church so every believer grows and helps ot...
A Mother's Surrender
What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you hoped?In this powerful message from 1 Samuel 1, Pastor Matt walks through the story of Hannah, a woman overwhelmed by pain, unanswered prayers, and deep longing. Yet through her story, we d...
Faith: What is It?
In this sermon by Dr. Jim Allman, we take a deeper look at what the Bible actually teaches about faith and why it’s more than just believing something is true. Many people think faith is simply intellectual agreement or positive thinking, but S...
If Jesus Didn't Raise, Walk Away
Discover why the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is Christianity's most important doctrine and how it changes everything about life, death, and eternity. The apostle Paul taught the Corinthians that denying the resurrection undermines every...
Beyond a Shadow of Doubt
Are you struggling with spiritual doubts and wondering if your faith is real? This message addresses one of the most common challenges Christians face: dealing with doubt and uncertainty in their spiritual journey. Learn why doubt affects every...
Best Deeds in Bad Days
When life gets dark and people hurt us, our natural response is to retreat or retaliate. However, the burial story of Jesus shows us a different path through Joseph of Arimathea, who took courage to honor Christ despite facing political, social...
The Real Reason People Are Blind to Jesus
The real reason people are blind to Jesus isn't lack of evidence—it's a moral issue rooted in loving darkness rather than light. At the crucifixion, everyone mocked Jesus except one criminal who saw what others missed. To see Christ the King, y...