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What if the way we measure our worth before God is completely upside down? Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard confronts our instinct to keep score, earn our blessings, and compare ourselves with others, revealing a kingdom that runs on grace rather than merit. The good news is that no matter when we arrive, God comes looking for us and welcomes us not because we've earned it, but…
What happens when following Jesus becomes difficult, and the faith that once drew us in begins to demand more than we're willing to give? As the crowds turn away, Peter's response reveals the heart of saving faith: "Lord, to whom shall we go?" Listen to this sermon as Sandy Willson explores the difference between a faith that merely draws us near and a faith that truly trusts, embraces, and rests…
Faith can feel surprisingly fragile when life doesn't unfold the way we hoped. John the Baptist's question from prison reminds us that even the strongest believers wrestle with doubt, yet Jesus responds not with condemnation but with grace, truth, and reassurance. Listen to this sermon as Brent Harriman explores how Christ meets our deepest questions, strengthens our faith in the midst of…
What happens when God's plans don't unfold the way you expect? The disciples' final question to Jesus reveals how easily our hopes can become fixed on our own timing, our own priorities, and our own vision of his kingdom. Listen to this sermon as John Bourgeois explores how Christ redirects our expectations, equips us with his Spirit, and calls us to live with confidence until he returns. ________…
Busyness can make us feel productive while quietly pulling us away from the One we need most. Through the familiar story of Mary and Martha, we're invited to consider whether our anxious striving has drowned out the voice of Jesus - and to discover the peace that comes from simply being with him. Listen to this sermon as John Yates explores Christ's compassionate response to our deepest fears and…
Questions about Jesus can reveal a sincere search for truth — or a determination to avoid it. When we're confronted with Christ's authority, it's often our hearts, not our evidence, that determine how we'll respond. Watch this sermon as Robert Cone explores why Jesus' question still confronts us today, and what it means to live under the authority of the true King.
We all know what it's like to search for something that never quite satisfies. Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well reveals that our deepest thirst can't be quenched by success, relationships, or anything this world has to offer; it can only be met by him. The living water Jesus gives doesn't just fill empty hearts; it transforms lives and overflows to others. Listen to this sermon as Jason…
What kind of Savior are you looking for? At the cross, two criminals stand before the same Jesus, yet their vastly different responses reveal the difference between demanding God meet our expectations and trusting him on his terms. Even in humanity's darkest moment, Christ makes the way to forgiveness and eternal hope unmistakably clear. Watch this sermon as Nick Rodriguez explores why true faith…
Everyone has an opinion about truth, but what if truth is more than an idea to debate? Jesus' makes a surprising claim that truth is ultimately found in a person, exposing the lies that keep us from God while offering the freedom and hope only he can give. Rather than asking us to create our own reality, it invites us to be transformed by the One who is reality itself. Listern to this sermon as…
Can someone be deeply moral, deeply religious, and still be missing the very life God offers? Through Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus, this message reveals why we need more than self-improvement - we need a new birth that only God can give. Whether your journey to faith is sudden or gradual, the invitation is the same: look to Christ and receive the new life that only he can provide. Listen to…
