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  • Faithfully Obedient to God

    Faithfully Obedient to God
    Jan 18 2026
    Faith is more than a belief. It is a way of life.

    In this message, we are reminded that salvation is the starting line, not the finish line. Following Jesus means walking a path shaped by trust, love, and obedience. The earliest believers called this path “the Way” because faith was never meant to be a label, but a direction.

    As we stay grounded in God’s Word and compelled by love, obedience becomes the natural response of a transformed life. This sermon challenges us to stay out of the ditches and keep moving forward, trusting God with both our beliefs and our actions.

    Discussion Questions

    1) Why do you think “Am I going to heaven?” can be the wrong question for Christians to focus on?
    2) Where do you most often drift off the path, doing what you should not do or avoiding what you know you should do?
    3) How does obedience reveal what we truly believe about God?
    4) What is one area where you know God has already spoken clearly, but obedience feels difficult?
    5) What would it look like this week to take one intentional step forward on the Way?
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  • Compelled by Love

    Compelled by Love
    Jan 11 2026
    To be compelled by love means being moved to action, even when love does not come naturally or easily. In this message, we explore how Jesus makes love the defining characteristic of His followers, not as a suggestion but as a command.

    This sermon challenges the idea that discipleship is private or convenient. Through Scripture and everyday examples, we are reminded that authentic relationships, honesty, and sacrifice are essential to following Jesus. Love is how the church moves forward together and how the world comes to see Christ clearly.

    Discussion Questions:

    1) How does the sermon’s definition of “compelled” change the way you think about love?
    2) Where do you find it hardest to love sacrificially, especially in the context of church relationships?
    3) What are some ways we hide behind being “fine” instead of being authentic with others?
    4) Why do you think Jesus ties love for others so closely to how the world recognizes His disciples?
    5) What is one practical way you can choose love this week, even if it costs you something?
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  • Grounded in God's Word

    Grounded in God's Word
    Jan 4 2026
    As we begin a new year, Pastor John invites us to think beyond resolutions and consider a deeper question. Are we simply students of Jesus, or are we truly disciples?

    This message explores the biblical call to abide in Christ and allow Him to transform our lives. Drawing from John 15 and 2 Timothy 3, we are reminded that God’s Word is not just informative, but life-giving. When we remain connected to Jesus and grounded in Scripture, God produces fruit that lasts.

    This sermon challenges us to move beyond surface-level faith and embrace a life shaped by Christ, lived on mission in our homes, our community, and the world.

    Discussion Questions

    1) What stood out to you about the difference between being a student and being a disciple?
    2) Why do you think lasting change often requires more than good intentions or resolutions?
    3) What does it look like for you personally to abide in Christ day to day?
    4) Why is it easy for God’s Word to get pushed down the priority list in busy seasons?
    5) What is one step you can take this week to move from learning about Jesus to living like Him?
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  • Trusting God in the Long Game

    Trusting God in the Long Game
    Dec 28 2025
    While Pastor John was out of town, Pastor Nathan opened Scripture in Hebrews 11 to remind us that faith is not passive optimism, but confident trust that moves us forward even when we cannot see the full picture.

    This message challenges the idea that discipleship is reserved for church leaders and invites every believer into active participation in the work God is doing. We reflect on what it means to be equipped as part of the body of Christ, why transformation happens together, and how ongoing growth requires honest self-examination and alignment with Jesus.

    Discussion Questions:

    1) How does Hebrews 11 reshape the way you think about faith being “blind” or uncertain?
    2) Where do you see a gap between believing something and actually living it out?
    3) What does it look like for you to be equipped for ministry rather than waiting for others to act?
    4) When you ask, “Do I look more like Jesus today than I did yesterday,” how do you honestly answer?
    5) How does being part of a local church change the way you pursue faith and growth?
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  • Why All the Gifts?

    Why All the Gifts?
    Dec 14 2025
    Why do we do what we do at Christmas?

    This message explores the meaning behind gift giving by looking at the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh were not random or symbolic gestures alone. They proclaimed Christ as King, honored Him with worship, and pointed to His future sacrifice.

    Christmas challenges us to consider what we are giving Jesus in response to God’s greatest gift. True celebration is not found in excess or obligation, but in worship, obedience, and offering our lives back to the Giver.

    Discussion Questions:

    1) Why were the Magi’s gifts significant and costly?
    2) How does gift giving point us back to God’s generosity?
    3) What does it mean to worship Christ with purity and intention?
    4) How does the gift of myrrh connect Christmas to the cross?
    5) How can believers use their God-given gifts to serve others?
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  • Why All the Lights?

    Why All the Lights?
    Dec 21 2025
    Why do we light everything at Christmas?

    This message explores the meaning behind Christmas lights and how they point us to the true Light of the world. Jesus stepped into a dark and broken world to bring hope, clarity, forgiveness, and life. Through Scripture and story, we are reminded that Christmas is about more than tradition. It is about a choice to step out of darkness and into the light of Christ.

    Discussion Questions:
    1) Why do you think light is such a powerful image throughout Scripture?
    2) What does John 3 reveal about humanity’s response to light?
    3) How does Jesus bring clarity to life when things feel uncertain?
    4) What keeps people from fully stepping into the light of Christ?
    5) How can your life reflect Christ’s light to others this season?
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  • Shake Your World

    Shake Your World
    Nov 30 2025
    In the final message of our Pray Bold series, Pastor John teaches from Acts 4, showing how the early church prayed in a way that was God-centered, courageous, and active. Their prayers were rooted in who God is, strengthened by boldness, and followed by obedience.

    We are invited to pray the same way. Prayer is not passive. Prayer clarifies God’s call, strengthens our hearts, and reminds us that we do not walk alone. As we move deeper into this season, this message encourages us to continue growing in prayer and to step forward into what God has already asked us to do.

    Use the questions below for reflection or small group discussion.

    Discussion Questions

    1) What does it look like for you to “remember who you are talking to” when you pray?
    2)Where do you sense God inviting you to pray with boldness rather than timidity?
    3) What is one thing God has already called you to do that you may have put on the shelf?
    4) How can prayer help you let go of fear or worry in this season?
    5) Who can you ask, “How can I pray for you?” this week?
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  • Why All the Colors?

    Why All the Colors?
    Dec 7 2025
    In this message, Pastor John begins our Christmas series by exploring the question: Why all the colors? Christmas is filled with green, red, gold, silver, and multicolored lights, but each one has a story to tell.

    Green points to the life Jesus brings in a world that often feels dark and weary.
    Red calls us to remember His sacrifice that makes salvation possible.
    And the colors of Revelation remind us of the hope, beauty, and future God has prepared for His people.

    Use the questions below to reflect on how the colors of Christmas can draw your heart back to Jesus and open the door for meaningful conversations with others.

    Discussion Questions

    1) What Christmas traditions help you remember the meaning of the season and why?
    2) How does the color green remind you of the life Jesus brings?
    3) What does the color red reveal about the cost of our redemption?
    4) When you think about the bright colors of Revelation, how does that shape your hope for the future?
    5) What is one way you can use the symbols of Christmas to start a conversation about Jesus this week?
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