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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...
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...
Greater Love: Run to the Table
Life in this world brings weariness through sickness, conflict, and countless struggles that leave us longing for home. God understands our traveler's fatigue and provides communion as a taste of heaven to sustain us on our journey. At the Lord...
A Gospel that Goes
The gospel contains five essential elements that Peter masterfully proclaimed in Acts 2: Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy, His incarnation, His death and resurrection, His second coming, and salvation through Him alone. Faith is personal bu...
The Motivating Love of Christmas
Christmas provides unique opportunities to share the gospel with family and friends we rarely see. Many Christians miss these divine appointments because they approach life like tourists rather than evangelists. The apostle Paul offers three po...
The Gift of Grace
Christmas naturally turns our hearts toward giving, but true generosity flows from understanding Jesus' incredible sacrifice. In 2 Corinthians 8:9, Paul shows how Christ's example motivates authentic generosity - Jesus gave up eternal riches to...
Christmas Greetings: The Missing Peace of Christmas
Christmas is meant to be a season of peace, yet many find themselves dealing with broken relationships and family conflicts. The solution isn't winning arguments but having the mind of Christ. Philippians 2:5-11 shows us Jesus's example of radi...
Christmas Greetings: The Anticipation of Christmas
Christmas represents God's perfect timing in Jesus’ arrival to redeem humanity. The phrase "fullness of time" in Galatians 4:4-7 reveals that Jesus came at exactly the right moment spiritually, culturally, politically, and sovereignly. Born of ...
Trust: How to Come Back to God
The book of Malachi addresses the struggle of feeling distant from God when life's pressures cause our devotion to wane. Israel had returned from exile but grew discouraged under economic stress, leading them to give God their leftovers instead...