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Following Jesus isn’t about keeping a checklist of rules—it’s about allowing Him to change us from the inside out. In week three of MasterClass, Jodi Hickerson continues through the Sermon on the Mount and explores what Jesus teaches about obedience. His invitation isn’t simply to hear His words, but to put them into practice and build our lives on a foundation that can withstand the storms. It’s practice, not perfection—as we keep coming to Jesus, examining our hearts, and putting His way into practice, He shapes us into people who look more like Him.

Anger is a real emotion—but what we do with it matters. In week two of *MasterClass*, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus challenges us to look beyond our outward actions and examine what’s happening in our hearts. Whether we stuff our anger, let it explode, or use our words to tear others down, Jesus invites us to look at what lies beneath. We’ll discover practical ways to reflect before we react, remember the results, and restrain our remarks as we learn to handle anger in a way that honors God and strengthens the people around us.

What does it actually look like to live differently as a follower of Jesus? In week one of MasterClass, we begin exploring the Sermon on the Mount and Jesus’ call to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Rather than separating from the world, conforming to it, or fighting against it, Jesus invites us to make a difference right where we are—to preserve what is good, bring hope into dark places, and live in a way that points people toward Him. The question for each of us is simple: What’s it like to be on the other side of me?

This week, we wrapped up Almost to All In by looking at what it means to go all in with courage. Feeling fear is a part of life, but we don’t have to allow fear to make our decisions for us or overtake obedience. When we know God is in it, we can remember that the battle is His and take the next step He is calling us to take and we see that through Paul’s words to Timothy. In this message we are reminded that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.

In week three of Almost to All In, we’re talking about moving from almost grateful to a life shaped by gratitude. It’s easy to base our contentment on our circumstances or focus on what we think we deserve, but Scripture points us toward a different way to live. We’ll discover how to be thankful in every circumstance, recognize the gifts and grace we’ve already received, and intentionally express our gratitude to God and the people around us. Gratitude isn’t just something we feel, it’s something we practice. It has the power to change the way we see our lives, others, and God.

In week four of Almost to All In, we’re talking about moving from almost surrendered to going all in with Jesus. Through the story of Philip and the Ethiopian man in Acts 8, we see how God positions ordinary people for extraordinary impact, how the Good News of Jesus truly is for everyone, and why obedience doesn’t have to wait until we have everything figured out. For those who have put their faith in Jesus but have almost taken the step of baptism, the invitation is simple: stop waiting for someday. Believe first. Baptism next. It’s time to respond to God’s grace and go all in.

In week two of Almost to All In, we’re talking about one of the hardest steps toward freedom: forgiveness. Holding onto anger and bitterness can keep us trapped in the past, but Jesus offers another way. We’ll discover why forgiveness isn’t forgetting, minimizing the hurt, or waiting until we feel ready—it’s a choice to release our right to get even and trust God with what happened. Whether you need to forgive someone who hurt you, forgive yourself, or seek forgiveness for the ways you’ve hurt others, you don’t have to stay almost free. The keys are within reach. It’s time to walk out of bitterness and go all in on forgiveness.

Almost doesn’t change anything. In week one of Almost to All In, we look at what Ephesians 4 teaches about our role in the church and why following Jesus was never meant to be a spectator sport. God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve, build up His church, and make a difference—and He wants our availability more than our ability. What might change if you stopped sitting on the sidelines and simply said yes?

It's Next Gen Takeover! Our middle school, high school, and young adults are leading every part of the weekend experience—from greeting guests at the doors and serving throughout the campus to leading worship and sharing the weekend's message. As a church, we believe in investing in the next generation and creating opportunities for them to discover and use their God-given gifts. Today, you'll hear from three young people as they share their experiences of growing in their faith, serving others, and learning what it means to follow Jesus.

In the final week of What Do I Do?, we discover that genuine faith is revealed over time, and we're challenged to lovingly pursue those who have wandered while remaining rooted in the grace of Jesus ourselves.

In Week 7 of What Do I Do, we look at James 4 and confront a truth we all know but often avoid: life is shorter than we think. We are challenged to stop assuming we’ll always have more time and we’re invited to consider what God is calling us to do today.

In Week 6 of What Do I Do?, we explore how to navigate and resolve conflict. As James challenges us, we discover that the conflicts around us often reveal a deeper conflict within us.