Messages

Every message points to the heart of Jesus and invites us to follow Him more fully. Here you’ll find weekly summaries from our Sunday Messages, all rooted in Scripture, honest about real life, and centered on the hope we have in Christ. Whether you’re catching up or looking for encouragement, we’re glad you’re here.

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Scars and All: John 20:24-29

Even after Easter, faith can feel complicated. In John 20, Thomas reminds us that doubt isn’t the enemy of faith—it can be the doorway to deeper trust. This week, Pastor Dave encouraged us to bring our honest questions to Jesus, knowing He meets us with love, not shame, and invites us to believe again.

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The Whole Story: John 20:1-10

Easter isn’t the end of the story — it’s the moment the whole story has been leading to. From the garden to the cross to the empty tomb, God's crimson thread of redemption has never broken. Today, we hold that thread in our hands and in our hearts, remembering that the resurrection invites us not just to celebrate, but to carry the story forward into a world still longing for hope.

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A Heart for the Empty: Luke 24:1-12

On the first Easter morning, hope rose quietly in the middle of confusion and grief. The tomb was empty—not because something was missing, but because everything had changed. Christ is risen, and because He lives, our story isn’t over. The heart of the empty still beats with resurrection power.

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A Heart for the Cross: Luke 19:28-40

Palm Sunday feels like a paradox—a day of celebration laced with sorrow. Pastor Dave led us into this tension as we continued The Heart of the King series, reminding us that the cheers of "Hosanna" were real, but so was the road ahead. Today, we don't just wave palm branches; we face the question: Do we truly have a heart for the cross?

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A Heart for the Humble: Luke 18:9-14

God’s heart is not drawn to pride, but to humility. In Luke 18, Jesus reminds us that it is not the proud who are justified, but the humble who cry out for mercy. This Lent, we are invited to trust less in ourselves and more in the love of our King.

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A Heart for Justice: Luke 18:1-8

This week we began our Lenten journey, exploring what it means to follow the Heart of the King in our new series through Luke’s journey to Jerusalem, and tot he empty tomb. As Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem, He called His followers to radical surrender—not comfort. Where is Jesus leading you this season? Let’s walk the road to the cross together.

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A Heart for the Lost: Luke 15

God doesn’t wait for the lost to find their way back—He pursues them with relentless love and celebrates when they are found. This week, we explored Luke 15 and saw the joy of the King who seeks, saves, and rejoices. Will we reflect His heart for the lost around us?

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The Power of Grace: Ephesians 2:9-10

We launched a new series called The Power of Grace, exploring the depth of God's undeserved love. Drawing from Ephesians 2:1–10 and Luke 8:43–48, we were reminded that grace isn’t something we earn—it’s a gift freely given. Like the woman who reached for Jesus' cloak in desperation, we too can find healing when we stop trying to fix ourselves and instead reach for Christ. Grace saves us, makes us alive, and invites us to live in freedom.

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The Power of Grace: Ephesians 2:1-8

We launched a new series called The Power of Grace, exploring the depth of God's undeserved love. Drawing from Ephesians 2:1–10 and Luke 8:43–48, we were reminded that grace isn’t something we earn—it’s a gift freely given. Like the woman who reached for Jesus' cloak in desperation, we too can find healing when we stop trying to fix ourselves and instead reach for Christ. Grace saves us, makes us alive, and invites us to live in freedom.

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Devoted to Family

In the final week of the Devoted series, we focus on what it means to be a church family. Fellowship is more than just gathering—it’s a deep, sacrificial togetherness, modeled by the early church. Despite the messiness of family, we are called to love, restore, and remain devoted to one another. The world often sees the church as judgmental rather than loving, revealing a gap between who we are called to be and how we are perceived. Today, we are invited to step into deeper devotion and truly live as a family, serving and loving like Jesus.

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