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In this week's message from the Gospel of John, Pastor Gabe teaches from John 8 and one of the most well known "I am" statements in John's gospel: "I am the light of the world." We continue to see the identity of Jesus in John's Gospel, and how who He is shapes who we become.

While the first six chapters in the book of Daniel are historical and teach us of God's faithfulness to His people in difficult times, chapters 7-12 are prophetic in nature and speak of events to come. In this week's message Pastor Gabe teaches from Daniel 9 on Daniel's prayer of repentance, Daniel's 70 weeks, and what these verses mean for our everyday lives.

In the first week of our series, Summer in the Psalms, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 1. We're all immersed in something, or planted somewhere, and Psalmist gives us wisdom on where we must be planted for a fruitful life.

Yesterday Pastor Matthew Barnett preached a powerful message from 1 Chronicles on the life of Obed-Edom. 1 Chronicles 13:14 say, “The ark of God remained with the family of Obed-Edom in his house for three months, and the Lord blessed his household and everything he had.” He was so changed by the power of God that through the rest of 1 Chronicles you always find his name serving with the ark of God, in the presence of God. Lord, I just want to be where your presence is, whether it’s as a custodian, a musician, or a gatekeeper. If you missed it, you can catch it now

In Week 5 of our Ripple Effect series, Chris Gatlyn shares with us from Lamentations 3:19-26. What is your perspective of God?

In Week 5 of Rooted, Pastor Tony works through Colossians 3:18–4:6, where Paul brings the gospel into three arenas of ordinary life: the home, the workplace, and our relationships with those outside the church. From marriage to Monday morning to everyday conversations, we'll see how a life rooted in Christ produces sacrifice, excellence, and wisdom in the places we spend the most time.

In Week 4 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe walks verse by verse through Colossians 3:1–17, where Paul shifts from what we believe about Christ to how we live because of Him. As we learn what to seek, what to kill, and what to cultivate, we discover that resurrection identity produces resurrection living — a transformed life rooted above and expressed right here on earth.0087f420-128b-11f1-81b2-1dbd5e874fe0

In Week 3 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 2:1–23, where Paul warns against hollow substitutes and calls believers to remain firmly rooted in Christ alone. As we see that our debt has been canceled, our enemy defeated, and our fullness found in Jesus, we discover that true spiritual growth doesn’t come from performance or religion, but from holding fast to Christ.

In Week 2 of Rooted, Pastor Gabe teaches verse by verse through Colossians 1:15–29, where Paul lifts our eyes to the supremacy of Jesus over creation, the church, our salvation, and our purpose. As we see Christ more clearly as Creator, Sustainer, Reconciler, and Lord, we discover that a rooted life is not built on striving, but on surrendering everything to the One who holds all things together.

In week 1 of our Rooted series through the book of Colossians, Pastor Gabe unpacks what it means to be deeply grounded in our identity in Christ. When we understand whose we are, we begin to live with true strength, joy, and purpose that grows from the inside out.

In week three of our Pray First series, Pastor Matt walks through Genesis 16 and 21 to reveal a God who meets people in their most vulnerable moments. Through the story of Hagar and Ishmael, we see that God is not distant or indifferent, but deeply attentive to the woman in distress and the child in the womb. We are reminded that every human life bears God’s image and has inherent worth from the very beginning. As a church, we have a responsibility as the people of God to support our most vulnerable neighbors.

In week two of our Pray First series, Pastor Gabe teaches from Psalm 23, revealing Jehovah Rohi—the Lord our Shepherd—and how true rest, restoration, and security come not from striving for access to the right things, but from living in God’s presence. As David’s story unfolds from exhaustion to praise, we’re invited to lay down our burdens, realign our lives, and dwell deeply with the Shepherd who leads us, restores us, and welcomes us home.

As we begin a new year, Pastor Gabe launches our Pray First series by exploring the first name of God revealed in Scripture—Elohim—and how knowing who God is anchors our lives in prayer. Understanding God as Elohim brings order, clarity, and peace, inviting us to build lives of prayer shaped by His character rather than our circumstances.

 In this Christmas with The Point message, Pastor Gabe teaches from the Christmas narrative in the Gospel of John, revealing Jesus as the Light who creates, sustains, overcomes, draws near, and ultimately changes everything. We’re reminded that the Light of the world stepped into our darkness so we could find rest, purpose, victory, and salvation in Him.

In this week 4 Advent message, Pastor Matt C. focuses on the true meaning of peace—not as the absence of conflict, but as the presence of God producing wholeness in our lives. Through the Christmas story in Luke 2, we’re reminded that conflict doesn’t remove God’s peace; it reveals where we place our trust. Jesus, the Prince of Peace, offers peace with God, peace within, and peace with others. Discover how Christmas didn’t ignore conflict—it cured it.

In this Advent Week 3 message, Pastor Matt invites us into the darkness of the shepherds’ night in Luke 2 and shows that biblical joy doesn’t come from perfect circumstances, Christmas cheer, or fragile anchors. Ultimately, joy is tethered to the Gospel and to the person of Jesus—our Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

In this Advent message, Pastor Gabe unpacks the faith-filled journey of the Magi to Bethlehem in Matthew 2. We learn four marks of faith that help us trust God in the little, follow Him in the unknown, endure the distance, and offer Him our very best.

Pastor Tony shares from Luke 1 about how we can have hope in every circumstance because of the faithfulness of God revealed to us in the season of Advent. We can lean into the hope of the gospel because Advent is the story of a God who came near. As we listen to God’s voice, embrace radical gratitude and give God the glory he deserves, we learn that there is a gift in every season when we walk through those seasons with God. 

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week four of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 2 Corinthians 5:10–21 and reminds us that eternity isn’t someday — it starts now. We discover how to live with holy urgency, embrace our new identity in Christ, serve as His ambassadors, and build our lives on His finished work.

Life is short, but what we build can last forever. In week three of our series, Built to Last, Pastor Gabe teaches from 1 Corinthians 9 on running your race with faithfulness and purpose — discovering your God-given lane, serving with endurance, and finishing well for the reward that lasts for eternity.