When You’d Rather Run: What Jonah Teaches About God's Mission
July 13th, 2025
We all have moments where we know what God is asking us to do—but we still want to run. Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s inconvenience. Maybe it’s just not what we pictured for ourselves. But Jonah’s story...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
The Mission Starts Here: Finding Purpose and Boldness in Our Own Backyard
July 6th, 2025
A Time for Reflection and ReconnectionAs we enter the month of July and gear up for our annual Vacation Bible School, I felt a strong conviction to focus our teaching this month on a theme that too of...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
When Plans Fall Apart: Finding Strength and Purpose in God’s Unchanging Presence
June 29th, 2025
Though plans fall apart, God’s presence is constant. Pain, disappointment, and even failure are not signs of God’s absence but opportunities to lean into His grace and purpose....  Read More
by Neal Cook
Praying Bigger Prayers: Stepping Out of the Faith Hula Hoop
June 22nd, 2025
For the past few weeks, we’ve been in a series on the power of prayer. Today, I want to wrap up that journey by sharing something that has been working deeply in my own heart: the challenge to pray bi...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
Wrestling with God: Finding Strength in Surrender at Gethsemane
June 15th, 2025
There are moments in Scripture that speak so deeply into our human experience that they almost take our breath away. One of those moments for me is found in Matthew 26, in the Garden of Gethsemane. It...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
Is the Church Still Relevant Today?
June 8th, 2025
In a world where trends change overnight and age-old institutions are increasingly questioned, one profound question remains: Is the church still relevant today? Drawing from a recent sermon, we explo...  Read More
by Neal Cook
Seeking God in Seasons of Change: Why Prayer Must Be Our First Response
June 1st, 2025
Change is inevitable. We know it’s coming, but that doesn’t make it any easier when it arrives. As I reflect on the journey our congregation is taking — especially as we move into a period of leadersh...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
The Prayer That Changed Everything: Learning Boldness and Wisdom from Solomon
May 25th, 2025
When I look back at the story of Solomon in 1 Kings 3, I can’t help but put myself in his shoes. A young leader, recently handed the keys to the kingdom. The legacy of David—his father and the greates...  Read More
by Neal Cook
When Brokenness Leads to Breakthrough: Hannah’s Prayer and the Power of Honesty with God
May 18th, 2025
Introduction: I’ve Been Where Hannah WasI’ll be honest—there are times when I feel like God is silent, like the prayers I’ve prayed for years are bouncing off the ceiling. If you’ve ever wrestled with...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
Planting Eternal Seeds: Cultivating Faith for Generations
May 11th, 2025
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, mentor, or friend, God has placed you strategically to influence the next generation.... The eternal harvest depends not on perfect performance but on surrendered...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
What's Next? Trusting God With the Next Step
May 4th, 2025
Man, I’m still feeling all the emotions from our Sunday morning service. Senior Sunday was powerful, and honestly, I don’t know if I’ve ever been so proud or so emotional standing up on that stage. Th...  Read More
by Josh Wade
Raising A Generation That Knows the Lord
April 27th, 2025
Faith Must Be Passed IntentionallyAs I reflect on today's message, my heart keeps coming back to one simple truth: faith is passed intentionally, not accidentally. We looked at two pivotal texts — Jud...  Read More
by Matthew Balentine
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