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When trouble crashes into your life like a rogue wave out of nowhere, how do you hold on to faith? We explore John 16, as Jesus prepares His disciples for the cross with an honest promise: in this world you will have trouble, but take heart, because He has overcome the world. We explore how grief can turn to joy, why God’s joy becomes our strength, and what it looks like to bring raw, honest prayers to the Father who loves us. We encounter real hope for anyone facing loss, pain, or unanswered questions. Whether you’re walking through a hard season or helping someone who is, you’ll find encouragement to dare to believe that Jesus is enough. Speaker: Greg Holder

What does it look like to have a faith that lasts through every high and low of life? Join us as we walk through John 15 and Jesus’ surprising invitation to His followers: “I have called you friends.” Obedience to Jesus isn’t fear-based duty to a distant, demanding boss, but a loving response to a King who laid down His life for us and invites us into His inner circle. We’ll explore what it means to remain in God’s love, how the Holy Spirit grows real fruit in our lives, and how the story of the early church leader Polycarp shows us a faith worth imitating. Join us as we continue in our fall series, Words To Hang On To. Speaker: Ben Horseman

On the night before going to the cross, Jesus makes a promise to His followers: “I will not leave you as orphans.” We are in John 14 and explore who the Holy Spirit is, not a vague force or a "thing", but a real Person Jesus calls “another advocate” just like Himself. We look at what it means that the Spirit comforts, teaches, defends, and makes His home in us, even when the mystery stretches our understanding. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles, weighed down by guilt, or tired of keeping up appearances, this is an invitation to discover an advocate who is for you and closer than your next breath. Speaker: Greg Holder

When Jesus told his worried disciples "I am the way and the truth and the life," He was offering the greatest hope in the middle of fear and confusion. As we open John 14, we look honestly at one of the most debated claims in the Bible, including questions about tolerance, other religions, and whether it is fair for Jesus to be the only way to the Father. Along the way, we explore first-century wedding customs that point to Jesus' promise to prepare a place for us and come back for us. We also talk about what happens to people who have never heard of Jesus, and why we can trust God to be completely fair. Wherever you are, we invite you to keep asking questions and discover the grace, truth, and life Jesus offers. Speaker: Greg Holder

Who else is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our lives? We continue in the Gospel of John, stepping into the upper room just after Judas leaves and we hear Jesus say, "Now the Son of Man is glorified." We explore what that powerful title means, from the prophet Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days to Jesus saying "I Am". At the cross, we see God's greatness and love on full display as Jesus, the exalted King, chooses to serve us and give His life as a ransom to set us free. Join us as we explore these profound truths. Speaker: Greg Holder

We go behind the scenes of Jesus' final night with his disciples, where love and betrayal sit at the same table. We watch Jesus wash the feet of every person in the room, including Judas, a friend who has decided to betray Jesus. We wrestle with an honest question many of us carry: what makes betrayal hurt so deeply, and how did Jesus face it so directly? We also look at the quiet moments of decision in our own lives, the places where sin crouches at the door and Jesus still invites us to turn back to Him. Whether you have followed Jesus for years or you are exploring faith for the first time, there is room for you here to meet Him and respond. Speaker: Greg Holder

Jesus. It's always Jesus. Join us for a big dose of vision as we trace the explosive growth of the early church through the book of Acts and see how the gospel spread like a chain reaction, one ordinary person inviting, loving, and pointing others toward Jesus. For thousands of years, the same Holy Spirit is still at work today. Wherever you are on your journey with Jesus, there is room here to keep asking questions, find real answers, and take your next step. God is not finished with us or this world. Speaker: Greg Holder

What do you do when life gets so heavy that you run out of words to pray? In this message we explore Romans 8 and discover that the Holy Spirit steps into our weakness, carrying our groans and sighs when we cannot find the words ourselves. We unpack a simple, practical way to pray through the Spirit using the word PRAYER as a guide, so prayer becomes less about performance and more about presence. Whether its through grief, disappointment, exhaustion, or seasons of doubt, God is never distant and you are never without a way to pray. Speaker: Jeanne Stevens

Shame is part of the human experience, and it quietly keeps us from drawing closer to God. We look at the difference between guilt that says "I did something wrong" and shame that whispers "there is something wrong with me." Walking through the stories of David, Adam, and Eve, we see how hiding our sin only deepens our shame, and how God keeps calling out to us, "Where are you?" The good news is that Jesus went to the cross not only for our sin but also for our shame, so that we can come into the light and be fully known and fully loved. If you have been believing that you are disqualified, this message is an invitation to leave your shame at the cross and step closer to the God who has never stopped calling you home. Speaker: Angela Beise

What do you really believe God thinks about you when you're honest with yourself: distant, disappointed, or disgusted? We explore James 4 and unpack God's surprising invitation to "come near to God and He will come near to you." We'll see why closeness with God is less about a feeling and more about submitting to Him, standing firm, and drawing near with humility. Through honest talk about double-mindedness, Andrew Brunson's "51%," and the difference between climbing "Mountain Me" and simply coming to the cross, we'll discover that God has always wanted us close to Him. Join us as we each bring what we have and take one step toward the God who is closer than we may think. Speaker: Dave MacNeill

Have you ever longed for more? Has it felt like there are things in life that you're pursuing but they aren't fully satisfying? Join us as we explore the invitation Jesus gives to anyone whose soul is longing for more. Just like our bodies crave water when we're truly thirsty, our souls crave peace, purpose, and identity that temporary things can never fully satisfy. We look at the "broken wells" we often run to, from success and relationships to distraction and comfort, and why they always leave us thirsty again. We unpack a story where Jesus stands up and shouts a promise that living water, the Holy Spirit Himself, can flow to us and through us. If you've ever felt empty even after getting what you wanted, this message is an invitation to drink deeply from the only source that truly satisfies. Speaker: Will Coleman

Acceptance can sound like weakness, but in God's Kingdom it is strength under surrender, the power to lay your life down instead of fighting for your own way. Jesus models what it looks like to say "not my will, but Yours be done" in the middle of overwhelming pain. We unpack three practical ways to practice radical acceptance this week: stop negotiating the non-negotiables, verbalize your surrender before you feel it, and embrace the death so you can have the life. If you've been wrestling with God over a hard situation, a closed door, a bad report, or a plan you're afraid to release, this message offers a way to trade your anxiety for His authority and your confusion for His peace. Speaker: David Hawkins

Exile. It's a biblical word that helps explain the feeling when things feel broken and all the headlines create anxiety. Join us as we open up Jeremiah 29 and we explore the story of God's people far from home and the surprising instructions God gave them: build houses, plant gardens, and seek the peace and prosperity of the very city that held them captive. We'll discover the rich meaning of the Hebrew word "shalom" and why God calls each of us to be a blessing right where we are, doing the everyday, gritty work of reconciliation. Rather than waiting for a quick fix or the right leader, we learn that lasting change comes when ordinary people take Jesus at His word and serve their neighbors with love. Wherever you find yourself today, God has uniquely placed you to help bring His peace. Speaker: Randall Littleton

We're unpacking the surprising story of Jesus calling a hated tax collector named Matthew to follow Him. Along the way, we see how to read Scripture well, tracing Jesus's quote of Hosea 6:6 back to its Old Testament roots and uncovering a special Hebrew word that describes God's relentless, loving-kindness. We see a picture of a God who pursues us in our mess, even when we've been the ones who walked away. You'll be challenged to stop treating Jesus as just one priority among many and instead surrender every part of your life to Him. Wherever you find yourself today, outcast, reluctant, or somewhere in between, Jesus is still saying the same three words he said to Matthew: "Follow Me." Speaker: Joel Burke and Diego Garcia

What does it really mean to call Jesus the Greatest of All Time? We look at John 13 and the night Jesus knelt down to wash his disciples' feet, revealing a God who is powerful and humble, personal and present. We explore how the one true God is nothing like the distant, demanding gods people have chased throughout history, because He kneels down and reaches out to us in grace. Join us as we examine the "disordered loves" that quietly crowd God out of the center of our hearts, and to rediscover what it looks like to simply depend on Him. Whether you have followed Jesus for decades or are still exploring who God is, this message is an invitation to remember just how great our God really is. Speaker: Kimberly MacNeill