Sermon Archive

1 Peter 1:13-16

Holiness can feel like an impossible standard, but God calls us to pursue it because it reflects who He is and who we are as His children. As disciples, holiness is not about perfection or pride—it’s about being set apart for God. This week, Ross shows us that pursuing holiness means setting our hope on Jesus, putting sin to death through the Spirit’s power, and bearing the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in Christ. Holiness isn’t something we achieve—it’s something Jesus produces in us when He captures our gaze.

Romans 12:2

In week two of our Becoming Disciples series, Ross unpacks what it means to surrender our minds to Christ. Romans 12:2 calls us to reject the patterns of the world and be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Like a sponge, our thoughts absorb what we place them in—so as disciples, we learn to soak in God’s Word, let Him reshape our thinking, and walk in wisdom. When we think Biblically, we are transformed into the likeness of Jesus and learn to see His truth at the center of our lives.

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On Vision Sunday, we celebrate all God has done this past year and look ahead with boldness to the year to come. Together, Ross, Mark, and Marty walk us through our vision of “Raising up disciples who surrender their lives to Jesus”—a vision not about producing busy churchgoers, but wholehearted followers who give their lives fully to Christ. We are reminded of the simple but powerful steps of Connect, Grow, and Serve, and as we reflect on the stories, numbers, and lives God has already transformed, we are called to lean in with faith, generosity, and courage as we continue to pursue this mission together.

Exodus 20:17

In this final message of the Etched in Stone series, Pastor Mark walks us through the Tenth Commandment: “You shall not covet.” We learn that coveting is more than simply wanting something—it is a restless longing for what God has given to someone else. This heart issue distorts our contentment, damages our relationships, and distracts us from worshiping God. Ultimately, coveting exposes our need for a Savior. Only in Jesus, who resisted temptation and offers us a new heart, do we find freedom from restless desires and discover true contentment in Him.

Exodus 20:16

In a world filled with hype, spin, and half-truths, the ninth commandment calls us back to honesty: “You shall not give false testimony.” Marty shows us how lying—whether outright, through gossip, exaggeration, half-truths, excuses, flattery, or false accusations—destroys trust, damages relationships, and reflects the character of the enemy rather than God. We are invited to choose truth, confess where we’ve deceived, repair broken trust, and live in the power of the Spirit of Truth. God delights in honesty, and He calls us to be people who love the truth.

Exodus 20:15

This commandment goes beyond bank heists—it exposes how we take more than we give, whether through time, effort, or trust. Mark reminds us that God gives good gifts, calls us to work with integrity, and invites us to live generously. Stealing reveals a heart that doesn’t trust God to provide—but as His people, we’re called to reflect His generous nature.