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In this message from Genesis 12:1–3, Pastor Jacob unpacks one of the most foundational texts in the entire Bible and a turning point in God’s mission to the world. God’s call of Abraham reveals that blessing is never an end in itself but is always tied to God’s purpose of restoring the nations.Using the story of Abraham, we look at what it truly means to be blessed by God. God forms a people for His purpose, blesses His people by grace, and sends His people as conduits of blessing to the nations. From creation to Babel and now to Abraham, Scripture shows that God has never abandoned the world but is committed to renewing it through His chosen people.This message challenges the tendency to view God’s blessings as private benefits and instead calls us to see them as a sacred trust. What if the question is not “Who receives the blessing?” but “Who understands what the blessing is for?” As followers of Christ, we are invited to see ourselves as participants in God’s ongoing mission, blessed so that others might experience His grace, restoration, and life
In this message from our Missio Dei series, we explore the story of the Tower of Babel in Genesis 11:1–9 and uncover how human pride consistently leads to mission drift. As humanity seeks to make a name for itself, consolidate power, and secure its own future apart from God, the Lord intervenes not out of spite, but mercy.Through this passage, we see that God disrupts our false self-sufficiency, hinders our collective prideful power, and ultimately overcomes our resistance in order to advance His mission of filling the earth with His glory. The story of Babel reminds us that while human ingenuity and unity can accomplish much, they become destructive when divorced from humility and submission to God’s rule.This sermon invites us to examine where pride may be shaping our identity, security, and purpose, and calls us to repentance, humility, and renewed participation in God’s redemptive mission through Jesus Christ.
In this opening message of the Missio Dei: God’s Story, Our Role series, we begin at the very beginning of Scripture to uncover why God created humanity in the first place.From Genesis 1:26–30, we see that human beings were created in God’s image, entrusted with God’s mission, and sustained by God’s blessing. Far from being an accident or afterthought, humanity plays a central role in God’s purpose to fill the earth with His life-giving glory.This message explores the deep longing every person feels for meaning, purpose, and mission, and shows how that longing finds its true fulfillment when we understand God’s mission and our place within it. As we trace the foundations of the biblical story, we discover that our everyday lives, work, relationships, and creativity are all meant to participate in God’s redemptive plan for the world.Whether you are asking “Why am I here?” or seeking to live more intentionally as a follower of Jesus, this message invites you to see your life as part of something far bigger than yourself: God’s mission to restore and renew all things.
Suffering can leave us feeling confused, exhausted, and on the verge of giving up. In this message, Pastor Jacob Ley looks at Hebrews 2:10–18, where we are invited to once again wonder at Jesus, not despite His suffering, but because of it. The author of Hebrews reminds us that God’s plan of salvation was accomplished through the suffering of His Son, and that this suffering was not accidental or wasted.Jesus suffered to restore our dignity, defeat our enemy, and become a present and faithful help in our pain. He is not distant from human suffering but has fully entered into it, identifying with us in our weakness and leading us toward glory. As we close the Wonder series, we are called to look to the Suffering Savior and trust Him in whatever we are facing, confident that suffering does not get the final word. Resurrection does.
In Hebrews 2:1–4, we are warned about a subtle but serious danger: drifting from the salvation God has given us in Christ. In this message from our Christmas series Wonder, we are invited to slow down, pay close attention, and recover awe at the greatness of our salvation.Through a powerful warning and a hopeful reminder, this passage calls us to persevere in faith by remembering both the danger we face apart from Christ and the deliverance we have because of Him. When we lose our sense of wonder, we begin to drift. But when we recover wonder, we recover worship, devotion, and endurance.Big Idea: Wonder at the salvation of God.
In a world saturated with voices claiming to define what is true, good, and beautiful, who should we trust to reveal ultimate reality?In Part 2 of the Wonder Christmas series, Pastor Jacob Ley unpacks Hebrews 1:5–14 as it encourages us to behold the greatness of Jesus as the Son of God. By comparing Jesus with angels, the author of Hebrews shows us that Christ is greater because of His sonship, His status as King, and His sovereigntyThis message invites us to recover a sense of wonder at who Jesus truly is and how He is greater than every other mediator or guide!
In this Advent kickoff message from Hebrews 1:1-4, Pastor Joel Tomkinson explores the true wonder of Christmas by fixing our eyes on Jesus. Scripture shows his supremacy in three powerful ways, through HIs word, His worth, and his work. Rediscover awe by seeing Christ in His magnificence through this message!
In this episode, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19–24 and discover why Gospel work is the greatest investment of our lives. From our treasures to our perspective to the master we serve, Jesus reveals what truly leads to the #Blessed life. We look at how our hearts follow what we value most, how generosity brings light into a dark world, and how choosing God over money reshapes everything about our daily lives. If you’ve ever wrestled with where to put your time, energy, and resources—or wondered what the “good life” really is—this conversation will help you see God as the true treasure, invite you into a sharing, helping Kingdom family, and challenge you to put Him first in every area of life.
In this episode, we explore the deeper purpose behind God’s design for generosity in Deuteronomy 14:22–29. Many of us practice “episodic generosity”—giving only when a story moves us, when tragedy strikes, or when a need appears. But what if God intended generosity to be more than occasional compassion? What if it’s actually a pathway into the good life—a way of aligning our priorities, forming our joy, and providing real care for the vulnerable?We break down how the tithe teaches priority, perspective, and provision, showing that God isn’t trying to extract something from us—He’s forming something in us. If you’ve ever wondered how generosity connects to joy, worship, community, or spiritual formation, this conversation will reframe giving in a life-giving and practical way.
In this episode of The Generous Heart, Pastor Jacob digs into one of Jesus’ most penetrating teachings on wealth and identity from Luke 12:13–21. When a man interrupts Jesus to settle a financial dispute, Jesus turns the moment into a lesson on the deep danger of letting our possessions define us.Drawing on insights from consumer psychology and the parable of the rich fool, Jacob explores how easily our sense of self becomes attached to what we have, and why that path always leads to spiritual poverty.You’ll learn the three practices Jesus gives to protect your heart: see the danger, check your motives, and turn from greed. Ultimately, generosity isn’t just about giving, it’s a safeguard for the soul.If you’ve ever wrestled with contentment, identity, or the pressures of a culture built on “you are what you own,” this episode will both challenge and free you.
In this message from The Generous Heart series, Rev. Brandon Cleaver unpacks the story of the widow’s offering in Mark 12:41–44 to reveal the heart of true generosity. While many give from abundance, Jesus points to a woman who gives all she has—and in doing so, reflects the heart of God Himself. Through this passage, we see that true generosity costs us something and cares for someone. God sees what’s hidden, grieves what’s twisted, and redeems what’s broken. From the warning against self-righteous giving to the picture of Christ who became poor so we might become rich, this message calls us to let God’s heart shape our own.
In this special Adoption Sunday message, Pastor Jacob Ley explores the profound truth that in Christ, we are adopted sons and daughters of God. Drawing from Ephesians 1:3-6, this episode unpacks how spiritual adoption reveals the Father’s heart—His fatherly love, restorative power, and glorious grace. Whether you’ve experienced moments of feeling unwanted or are passionate about caring for vulnerable children, this message invites you to see the gospel through the lens of adoption—and to respond by reflecting God’s adoptive love in the world.
In this message, Pastor Jacob Ley closes the In Christ series by exploring what it means to be captivated by God’s beauty. From creation to the cross, Scripture reveals that beauty is not merely aesthetic—it’s theological. Beauty flows from the very nature of God, draws our hearts toward Him, and calls us to reflect His glory through how we live, work, and create. Discover how being “in Christ” reshapes our understanding of beauty—how we enjoy it, create it, and ultimately see it revealed in Jesus Himself.
What does it mean to value goodness as the people of God? In this message from Psalm 34, Pastor Joel Tomkinson invites us to “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Drawing from David’s song of deliverance, we discover that God’s goodness is not just an abstract idea—it’s a reality we can receive, trust, and seek through Christ. When we taste His goodness, we learn to trust in His character and reflect that same goodness in our lives. Join us as we explore how disciples of Jesus are transformed by God’s goodness and sent to shine it into the world.
What is truth? It’s a question that echoes from Pilate’s courtroom to our modern, post-truth culture. In this week’s message, Anchored in Truth, Pastor Jacob Ley explores how, in Christ, truth is not just an idea to believe—but a reality to live. From John 1 and 14, we see that truth is both propositional and relational—it corresponds to reality and is embodied in the person of Jesus Himself. As God’s people, we are called to love, abide in, and proclaim God’s truth in every part of life—our worship, our community, and our mission. Discover how being “in Christ” anchors us in the truth God has revealed, and how that truth sets us free to live as His witnesses in the world.
In this message of the In Christ series, Pastor Jacob unpacks Jesus’ Great Commission and shows how mission flows naturally from our identity in Christ. We don’t live on mission to earn His approval — we live on mission because we already belong to Him. From His authority, we pursue His purpose, and we carry His presence wherever we go. Discover what it means to live as a disciple who makes disciples, empowered by the One who promises to be with us “to the end of the age.”
In this episode, Made for Community, Pastor Jacob explores Acts 4:32–37 and the powerful vision of gospel-centered community. From the unity of “one heart and soul” to the radical generosity of open hands, this message shows how our identity in Christ transforms the way we live with one another. With real-life examples and biblical insight, you’ll discover how grace builds, consumerism destroys, and why strengthening each other is central to God’s design for His people. Whether you’ve longed for deeper connection or wrestled with individualism, this conversation will help you see that in Christ, community is not optional—it’s who we are.
In this episode of In Christ, we explore what it truly means to be made for worship. Everyone worships something—but only worship of the living God leads to life, joy, and transformation. Drawing from Romans 12, Hebrews 13, and Revelation 7, Pastor Jacob unpacks how worship flows out of our identity in Christ, shapes every part of daily life, and prepares us for eternity. Whether through our work, relationships, or gathered praise, all of life becomes an offering to God.
In this episode, we launch the In Christ series with a message from 1 Peter 2:9–10 titled Remade in Christ. Together we wrestle with life’s most essential questions: Who are you? Why are you here? Where are you going? Scripture reminds us that in Christ we find our true identity and mission. We don’t belong to our affiliations or accomplishments, but to God Himself—chosen, redeemed, and sent to proclaim His glory. Join us as we rediscover who we are, why we exist, and what God has done for us through the gospel.
In this final message of the Dwell series, Pastor Joel unpacks Psalm 91:9–16 and the promise of a non-anxious life when we dwell in the Lord. Drawing on powerful stories—from Corrie Ten Boom in a concentration camp to personal illustrations of God’s closeness—this sermon explores three heart realities that come from abiding in God: Confidence in His protection, Closeness in His knowledge of us, and Comfort in His love. Listen and be encouraged to live each day free from fear, secure in Christ, and strengthened by the promises of God’s Word
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