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This Sunday we begin a new preaching series called Identity, and we look for answers to the question: who are you? We tend to give ourselves many labels based on what we project to the world or what we attach ourselves to, and as a result, we end up divided in various camps that are at odds with each other. We fall for the narrative that identity is subjective, and we try to define ourselves as the world tells us we should. What if the one who defines us and answers the questions abou...

This Sunday, we’re wrapping up our Making Change series with a powerful reminder that Tomorrow Matters. Jesus’ parable of the talents calls us to live today with eternity in mind. When we steward what God has entrusted to us, He multiplies our faithfulness and welcomes us into His joy. Discover how wise investing in what truly lasts can transform not only your future but generations to come. Join us as we learn how to choose a clear vision and live for what matters most. Series: Making Cha...

Jesus said that we’re not blessed when we get, but when we give. This Sunday we’re talking about generosity: of our time, our talent, our treasure. We'll see how giving reflects God’s heart, builds our faith, and straight up blesses people. Choosing generosity isn’t about ROI, but a shift of the heart and mind. It's a choice to trust God and join Him in blessing those who can’t pay us back. If you’ve been stuck in scarcity thinking, this message will help you breathe again. You’ll find free...

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Luke 16:1-13 KEY VERSE(S): “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” (Luke 16:13, ESV) Stress is part of life, but financial stress does not have to be. This week, we will open Proverbs and the words of Jesus to learn how to break free from debt and build margin. You will discover why self-control, understanding, and a clear plan can change y...

Making Change Do you ever feel like no matter how much you have, it’s never enough? Culture tells us that more money, more stuff, and more status will make us happy. But Scripture tells us something different. This Sunday, we’re kicking off a new series called Making Change with a message titled Less Is More. Together we’ll discover how choosing simplicity brings peace, freedom, and space for what matters most. You’ll walk away with practical steps to cut back on what doesn’t matter a...

Trusting Jesus means letting go, looking to Him daily, and following, even without all the answers. Series: Back to School Sunday Speaker: Herber Campos Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 Timestamps: 00:26 - Every day, we face decisions and problems that seem difficult, and sometimes we don’t know the answer. 01:35 - God never intended for us to walk this path alone. 03:58 - Total trust in God. 05:06 - To trust also implies rejection of self-sufficiency. 06:43 - Acknowledge God in all areas of life ...

Return, Restore, Renew God restores His people with His presence and His promise. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 3:17–21 Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever just sat back and thought, "This world is so broken"? 03:06 - Joel doesn't end his prophecy in despair. 04:09 - God restores His people with His Presence and His Promise. 04:24 - First, (1) God's Presence Restores (Joel 3:17a) 06:57 - Next, (2) God's Promise Restores (Joel 3:17b) 08:17 - But h...

How will I endorse the sermon and key passage? This week, we’re stepping into Joel’s vision of God’s courtroom. Joel 3 paints a sobering picture of the nations being summoned for judgment. But right in the middle of this scene of global shaking is an incredible promise: “The Lord is a refuge to his people.” In a world where injustice seems to go unanswered, this passage assures us that God sees, God knows, and God will bring perfect justice. And for those who belong to Him, the Judge is also ...

Return, Restore, Renew God poured out His Spirit, so we could live in the Spirit. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 2:28–32 Timestamps: 00:00 - Ever feel like you're doing all the right things, but something's still missing. 2:08 - Joel's prophecy came at a time when Judah was recovering from disaster. 2:55 - There is so much to unpack in this declaration! 11:41 - And yet, as far as I can tell, that day hasn't arrived. 13:52 - God's Spirit is still being ...

Return, Restore, Renew Return to be restored. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 2:18–27 Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever come out of a hard season, wondering if life will ever be the same? 04:18 - Sometimes, we imagine God is just waiting to punish us. 05:13 - We return to God, to be restored by God. 05:34 - God's restoration is witnessed in four specific ways. 13:58 - This statement shifts the focus from a national identity to covenant identity. 1...

Return, Restore, Renew “Even if you’ve wandered far, God is still inviting you back—it’s never too late to return.” Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Byron Binga-An Scripture: Joel 2:12–17 Timestamps 00:00 - Have you ever been lost and realized the only way forward is to go back? 01:16 - This natural disaster isn’t just random — it’s a wake-up call from God. 04:15 - This passage is the turning point in the book. It shifts from warning to invitation, from judgement to restoration...

Return, Restore, Renew We often don’t want to acknowledge God’s wrath and jealousy. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Aaron Mones Scripture: Joel 2:1-11 Timestamps: 00:00 - If you are watching this, chances are pretty good that you are at least somewhat soft and entitled and as a result a little ignorant, and arrogant. 01:05 - Back to our soft entitled attitude for a minute.08:08 - Make no mistake, God is sovereign and the destruction we read about in Joel is happening as a resu...

Return, Restore, Renew Cry Out to God in Crisis. Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 1:13–20 Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever noticed how a crisis forces you to pay attention? 03:05 - When we hear the words "fast" or "solemn assembly," it can sound like old, religious language to our modern ears. 08:46 - The process is to cry out to God in crisis by embracing a designated time of prayer and fasting. 09:49 - Now, if you're new to church or just explor...

Return, Restore, Renew “God’s warnings are signposts to future generations.” (Return before it's too late!) Series: Return, Restore, Renew Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Joel 1:1-12 Timestamps: 00:00 - We live in a throw-away culture, don't we? 04:41 - We're all prone to letting important lessons fade. 05:31 - This concept is foundational within Joel's opening statement: a call to the elders of the community. 08:11 - At this point, the history buffs likely have a few questions on ...

This Sunday, discover what it means to serve God together as family. We'll explore how faith-filled families can make a real impact at home, in the church, and in the world. Joshua 24:15, is a challenge to all families to choose voluntarily to whom we want to serve. Because serving God isn't just something we do on Sundays at church, it begins around our kitchen tables, in bedtime prayers, it is how we love and lead each other every day, as a family. Joshua’s call to choose whom to ser...

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE: Matthew 28:18-20 KEY VERSE(S): Matthew 28:19 (ESV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” This Sunday, we wrap up our JESUS Like No Other series with one of the most important teachings Jesus ever gave: The Great Commission. In Matthew 28:19, Jesus sends His followers to make disciples of all nations, a mission that continues to define the Church today. This is a powerful invitation...

JESUS: Like No Other Strength is found in surrender to the Father’s will. Series: JESUS: Like No Other Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 (ESV) Timestamps 00:00 - We live in a culture that prizes control. 03:47 - Jesus has just finished the Passover meal with His disciples. 05:50 - They watch as Jesus walks a little farther, then falls on His face. 08:55 - That strength is found in surrender to the Father's will. 09:18 - There's a false narrative that many of us grew u...

Jesus is Restoring, Releasing, and Rewriting Series: JESUS: Like No Other Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Luke 4:16-21 #Jesus #Lord #LikeNoOther #Justice #Restoring #Releasing #Rewriting Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever noticed how our culture talks a lot about justice? 02:40 - This is a crazy situation; Jesus reads a scroll, and they want to kill Him? 04:39 - But now, let's talk about the substance of Jesus' message. 05:59 - And yet, we still live in a world full of people who are crus...

JESUS: Like No Other Called by name, transformed by grace. (Jesus Seeks and Saves the Lost) Series: JESUS: Like No Other Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 (ESV) Timestamps: 00:00 - Have you ever felt like you've done so much wrong that you'll never be able to make it right? 02:47 - Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus. 03:16 - Jesus doesn't just notice the lost. 05:06 - We live in a world where people are either running from grace or assuming they don't need it. 07:58 - Coming ...

JESUS: Like No Other Jesus provides the firmest foundation. Series: JESUS: Like No Other Speaker: Jeremy Norton Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29 Timestamps: 00:00 - Sometimes we're cruising through life, and then suddenly, we're hit with something that shakes us 02:29 - Jesus finishes His most famous sermon, known as "The Sermon on the Mount," with a story 14:07 - We started this message with the word obedience 15:28 - This matters because storms will come #jesus #lord #wisdom ...