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Who is shaping your life? The friendships we choose have a powerful impact on our character, our decisions, and the direction of our lives. Trent Heaton invites us to consider how our friendships shape who we are becoming and how choosing wise, godly relationships can lead us toward a life marked by wisdom and faithfulness.
What does our relationship with money reveal about what we truly trust? Eric Gendron will help us examine the wisdom of Proverbs and discover how God calls us to view money as a tool rather than a savior. Through biblical wisdom, we’ll explore how to steward what God has given, guard our hearts from the dangers of wealth and insecurity, and find true confidence in the God who provides for all our…
How do our words reveal what is happening in our hearts? As Brett Bellamy continues our Proverbs series, we’ll explore the power of our words and the importance of cultivating a life-giving tongue. We’ll see the ways God calls us away from deceit, division, and destructive speech, and toward truth, wisdom, and words that build others up.
What are you building your life on? As Brett Bellamy begins our Proverbs series, we'll explore the contrast between wisdom and foolishness and discover why God's wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or anything else we might pursue. Together, we'll learn how wisdom reflects God's character, shapes our everyday decisions, and leads to peace, security, and life.
Have you ever noticed how life can be clearer in the rearview mirror? As Brett Bellamy wraps up our Joseph series, we'll look back on a story marked by betrayal, hardship, forgiveness, and God's unwavering faithfulness. God works through even the darkest chapters of our lives to accomplish His greater purposes and we can trust Him with every part of our story.
What do your priorities reveal about what you truly believe? This week, Brett Bellamy explores Jacob’s final words and actions in our Joseph series, seeing how trust in God’s promises shaped his priorities and his future hope. Join us as we discover how God’s ultimate blessing is found in Christ Jesus, in whom all of God’s promises are fulfilled.
Have you ever wondered if God is still at work when life takes an unexpected turn? As Brett Bellamy continues our Joseph series, we'll explore Genesis 46-47 and see how God faithfully guides His people through uncertainty. As Jacob and his family journey to Egypt, we are reminded that God is always at work, pursuing His children, keeping His promises, and accomplishing a greater plan than we can…
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who deeply hurt you? In this powerful story of repentance, reconciliation, and grace, Joseph forgives his brothers and restores a broken relationship. Josh Vajda continues our Joseph series and explores what it means to forgive like Joseph, sacrifice like Judah, and love like Jesus, discovering how God's grace can transform even the most broken…
How do seasons of hardship and disappointment shape who we become? Eric Gendron continues our Joseph series, looking at how God used painful circumstances to reveal what was hidden in the hearts of Joseph’s brothers. Even when it’s hard to see, God faithfully uses life’s difficulties to grow humility, dependence, and deeper trust in Him.
Have you ever felt forgotten in a season of waiting? Brett Bellamy continues our Joseph series, exploring how Joseph’s story shows us that even when we feel overlooked or forgotten, God sees us, is with us, and is faithfully working all things according to His purpose.
What do you do when life feels unfair, uncertain, or painful? Brett Bellamy teaches from Genesis 39, exploring how Joseph’s story reminds us that God is still sovereign and faithful in every season. Even in the middle of trials, “the Lord was with Joseph,” encouraging us to trust God with patience, courage, and hope.
What do you do when life does not go the way you hoped? This Mother’s Day, Trent Heaton guides us through the story of Naomi, Ruth, and Boaz in the Book of Ruth, revealing powerful pictures of redemption, courage, and obedience. Join us as we celebrate the faithfulness of God and the hope we have in our true Redeemer, Jesus.
Can God rescue a family in freefall? When you reap the consequences of sin, you're often not the only one who suffers. Brett Bellamy explores the mystery of how God confronts sin and accomplishes His will in the midst of broken people and difficult circumstances.
What happens when sins of the heart go unchecked? Jealousy turns to hatred, and hatred to murder as Joseph's brothers react poorly to the dreams God is sending him. Brett Bellamy explores how we navigate temptation and how God's plans will always prevail.
How can God make something good and beautiful and redemptive out of a bad situation? This week we start a new series on Joseph, one of the sons of Jacob and quickly becoming a target in his dysfunctional family. Brett Bellamy leads us into the middle of the action in Genesis, setting the stage for the trials ahead and the God who is faithful through it all.
What happens when the power of God meets a willing heart? Last week we were invited to “come and see” the empty tomb! This week Brett Bellamy will explore what it means to live empowered by the Spirit as witnesses for Christ, so we can go and tell, sharing the hope of the gospel not in our own strength, but through His power at work within us.
In the final moments of His life, Jesus said, “It is finished.” But what was He talking about? Brett Bellamy shares the incredible truth of all that “it” means, and why Christians all over the world for centuries have celebrated Good Friday and Easter Sunday above all of the other days in history.
Is sin really that bad? Brett Bellamy explores the punishment our sin demanded and how we can be accepted because Jesus was forsaken. The great truth of the gospel is that we can have a restored relationship with God because Jesus paid for all of our sins.
Forgiveness is not for the weak. As we continue reflecting on the Final Words of Christ from the cross, Brett Bellamy explores Jesus's prayer of forgiveness for those who put Him there. It's not only a powerful testimony to who Jesus is, but a call to follow His example.
From a place of great pain come words of great hope. Brett Bellamy leads us to the cross through the eyes of two criminals, and the life-giving words that Jesus spoke there. Join us as we prepare our hearts for Easter by exploring the Final Words of Christ from the cross.
What do you do when the enemy comes for you? Spiritual life can be confusing and spiritual warfare intimidating. In this final installment of One Hope, Brett Bellamy brings us Paul's encouragement to stand firm under fire because of all we have in Christ.
What is at the center of your home? In week two of Gospel Parenting, Trent Heaton explores what it looks like to bring up our children in the instruction of the Lord. This calling goes beyond managing behavior. It is about shaping hearts. When Jesus is truly at the center of our homes, it changes everything.
What does it look like to parent with the gospel at the center? Brett Bellamy opens Ephesians 6 and invites us to see parenting not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a daily opportunity to reflect the grace, truth, and hope of Jesus in our homes. As the gospel shapes our hearts first, it changes how we lead, love, and disciple the next generation.
Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, even when you know it was the right thing to do? Brett Bellamy continues our One Hope series with a second installment on the topic of forgiveness.
Serve Sunday invites us to look at the heart of Jesus and His call to serve others. Brett Bellamy will teach from John 13:1–17, where Jesus, knowing the cross was before Him, humbly knelt to wash His disciples’ feet. This message reminds us that serving is not about position or recognition, but about reflecting the love of Christ through humble obedience. As we follow His example, we learn that…
Have you ever considered that marriage is one of God’s loudest sermons to the world? Brett Bellamy continues our One Hope series by exploring how Christian marriage is designed to reflect the oneness, love, and faithfulness of Christ and His church. This passage calls us beyond cultural expectations and personal fulfillment, inviting us to see marriage as a living picture of the gospel that points…
When you think about marriage and the roles of husbands and wives, what emotions or thoughts come to mind? Brett Bellamy continues our One Hope series and helps us see the beauty of marriages that imitate Christ. This isn’t about power, but about the invitation to lives surrendered to Jesus. As we all submit to Christ first, His love shapes how we live, love, and flourish.
*This week, our One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything series may be a sensitive topic for some as we dive deep into sexual sin in Chapter 5 of Ephesians. This teaching is not intended for young children and we invite parents to decide for their families what is best for their kids, but we feel like it is an important message for our church. Have you ever felt like you’re fighting the same fight…
What do you turn to when you are tired, overwhelmed, or running on empty? Brett Bellamy continues our One Hope series and reminds us to live wisely being careful about what we allow to fill us. In this passage, Paul contrasts being “drunk” on things that promise escape or relief with being filled by the Spirit. One leaves us empty. The other brings life.
What would it look like to be fully alive to Jesus in 2026? Trent Heaton continues our One Hope series in Ephesians and invites us to consider how the gospel shapes not only our personal faith but also the way we live together in community. As we step into a new year, this message calls us to live awake, connected, and transformed by the One Hope who unites us all, Jesus.
Have you ever tripped in the dark and suddenly realized how dangerous it can be when you cannot see what is right in front of you? Brett Bellamy opens the next section of our One Hope series, where Paul uses that same imagery to show the danger of spiritual darkness and the freedom that comes from walking in the light of Christ. This passage calls us to wake up, see clearly, and let His light…
Ever notice how easy it is to hang on to frustration instead of showing grace? Brett Bellamy continues our series in Ephesians and invites use into something radically different: a life marked by kindness, forgiveness, and love. When we follow Christ’s example of self-giving love, it changes the way we speak, respond, and care for the people around us. It truly changes everything!
What does it mean to truly live like a new person in Christ? Brett Bellamy continues our One Hope series and reminds us that following Jesus changes everything! It radically impacts our thoughts, actions, and relationships. Each day, we’re invited to put off the old self and walk in the truth, love, and new life that comes from knowing Him.
Have you ever wondered why some people give so much of their time and talent to serve? Brett Bellamy dives deeper into Ephesians 4 to show how God equips the church to love, serve, grow, and strengthen one another. God’s plan is for the body of Christ to experience the joy of serving together!
What would our relationships look like if we led with humility, gentleness, patience, and love? Brett Bellamy continues our Ephesians study and reminds us that real unity isn’t about agreeing on everything. It is about choosing to care for one another the way Jesus cares for us. And the only way we can live that out is through Jesus, our One Hope.
What gets in your way of really experiencing God’s love? Brett Bellamy explores the next section in our One Hope series, where Paul prays that we’ll be strengthened by the Spirit and rooted in a love that’s wider, longer, higher, and deeper than we can imagine. When we truly know that love, it changes everything!
Do you ever wonder why God allows suffering? Brett Bellamy continues our series One Hope: The Gospel Changes Everything and looks at Ephesians 3, where Paul shows that even in hardship, God reveals the mystery of Christ. When we share in one another’s suffering, we reflect the beauty of the gospel and show the world what it means to belong to Christ together.
Do you tend to see people’s differences or the ways we are more alike? Trent Heaton opens the next section in our Ephesians study and reminds us that through Christ’s forgiveness, the walls of division come down. There is no “Us vs. Them.” We are one family, united together in Him.
What does it mean to be rescued? We see it all the time on the big screen, but what does it feel like to personally be saved from a hopeless situation? Ben Phebus continues our series in Ephesians, One Hope: The Gospel Changes Everything, and reminds us that we were once dead in our sins, but through Christ we are now alive! The gospel is not just something we believe; it’s something we live every…
Do you believe the best is yet to come? This week, Brett Bellamy continues our series in Ephesians and reminds us that because of Christ, the answer to that question is a resounding yes. It begins with praying for eyes to see the hope, the riches, and the power we have in Christ.
Do life’s distractions keep you from fully living in the hope God has promised? In week two of One Hope: The Gospel Changes Everything, Brett Bellamy digs deeper into Ephesians 1 and reminds us that in Christ, we’ve been given an eternal inheritance. Our hope is secure, our future is certain, and our lives are meant to reflect and praise His glory.
What do you put your hope in—your wealth, your work, your relationships? Brett Bellamy kicks off our new series in Ephesians: One Hope, The Gospel Changes Everything. Together we’ll discover how God invites us to see our identity, our relationships, and every part of our lives through the lens of the gospel. Come ready to see how the good news of Jesus truly is the best thing in the world.
Have you ever wondered who does what in a church and why? Some studies show that 20% of the people do 80% of the work. Brett Bellamy opens Ephesians 4:11-16 and explores the roles and gifts that God has given to the church and the reason He gave them.
Why does it feel so good to do a job well—whether it’s finishing a project, serving someone, or creating something with excellence? Brett Bellamy opens Ephesians 2 and shows us that our joy in good work points to something deeper—it reflects the design of our Creator. We are saved by grace, not by works, yet God invites us to walk in the good works He has already prepared for us. That’s why it…
In our culture, it’s not always easy to stand up and proclaim that you follow Jesus. That’s what makes baptism so powerful—it’s a bold, public declaration that your life belongs to Him. Aligning your life with Christ means living out that declaration every single day and walking in the freedom from sin that salvation provides. This Baptism Sunday, we get to celebrate together with powerful…
Have you taken time this week to delight in God’s creation—perhaps by watching a sunset or gazing at a starry sky? Have you also taken time to delight in His Word—His law, precepts, and commandments? Brett Bellamy continues our series Worship and Wonder, by inviting us to reflect on the truth, power, and perfection of God’s Word, and to consider the right response of our hearts to His revelation.
How often do you take time to delight in our Creator's masterpiece? Creation speaks of God's majesty and invites us to pause, observe, and respond in worship. This week, Brett Bellamy continues our summer series, Worship and Wonder, and invites us to delight in God's creation and come to know the glory of His gift.
Have you ever carried a secret so heavy it felt like it was eating you alive? Health and psychology experts alike will tell you what God has knit into our very being from the start: hiding is not healthy. Gary Heim continues our summer series in the Psalms by exploring how God lovingly draws us out of hiding through confession, into His mercy, grace, and forgiveness, so we can find healing for our…
What makes you shout for joy? Maybe it’s when your favorite team scores, during a standing ovation at the end of an incredible performance, or maybe when you open a surprise gift? Brett Bellamy continues our summer series, Worship and Wonder: Pictures of God in the Psalms, and invites us to shout for joy because of God’s steadfast love.
Life is a journey with pitfalls and trials along the way. As we continue our Summer series, Worship and Wonder: Pictures of God in the Psalms, Brett Belamy looks at God as our Sun and the blessings He offers for those who trust Him.