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Life can feel heavy. We carry the pressure of uncertain futures, difficult relationships, financial needs, painful experiences and responsibilities we were never meant to hold alone.In Part 1 of Weight of the World, Pastor Scott shares how Jesus invites us to take the weight off by shifting our focus, remembering God’s past faithfulness and trusting Him with our future. Through Matthew 6, we’re reminded that God sees us, values us and cares about everything weighing us down.You don’t have to carry the weight of tomorrow today. Fix your eyes on Jesus, cast your cares on Him and trust that He is already at work.

Every day, countless voices compete to shape what we think, believe and do. But how can we distinguish truth from misinformation and the voice of God from the noise around us? Through John 7:14–24, this message explores how Jesus teaches us to discern both the messenger and the message. We’ll learn why the source matters, how surrender affects our ability to recognize truth and why spiritual discernment requires more than judging by appearances. The goal isn’t to become more suspicious. It’s to become more familiar with the voice of the Good Shepherd. As we slow down, stay rooted in Scripture and remain surrendered to Jesus, we become better equipped to recognize what is true and reject what is counterfeit.

Temptation is inevitable, but it is resistible. You don’t have to give in just because temptation shows up.Through the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, we discover three responses that can help us overcome temptation: recognize it, refuse it, and run from it. We’ll talk about identifying our vulnerabilities, refusing to negotiate with sin, taking the way of escape God provides, and preparing ourselves through God’s Word and prayer.Joseph gives us an example to follow, but Jesus gives us a Savior to trust. Because of Him, we don’t have to fight temptation in our own strength, we can walk in the freedom He provides.

Why did God create you? Your purpose goes beyond simply experiencing God’s love and receiving salvation, God created you to be part of what He is doing in the world.In the final message of Made for More, Pastor Scott Baugh unpacks two purposes God has given every believer: growing God’s family and building His Kingdom on earth. You’ll discover why your spiritual gifts matter, why God placed you within the Church, and how your time, talents, generosity, and influence can make an eternal difference.You were created on purpose, gifted for a purpose, and placed exactly where God can use you.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in helping us live in freedom and victory?In this message from our Made for More series, Pastor Scott shares how the Holy Spirit is more than a presence in our lives, He is our Advocate and the source of supernatural power God has given us to overcome our sinful nature and stand against the enemy.Discover why we can sometimes have the Holy Spirit yet still feel powerless, what surrender has to do with experiencing His power, and how prayer, worship, and God’s Word help us live filled with the Holy Spirit.You weren’t meant to fight spiritual battles in your own strength. God has given you His Spirit so you can walk in the freedom, victory, and purpose He created you for.