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What really happens after we die? Is death the end, or is there something more waiting for us? The Bible paints a fascinating picture of what lies beyond this life, one that involves resurrection, justice, mercy, and the promise of a new heaven and a new earth. As we conclude our series Solving The Puzzle of Life, we explore what Christianity teaches about our eternal future, why the resurrection of Jesus matters, and how the choices we make today shape what comes next. Because the end of this life isn't necessarily the end of our story.

The cross is one of the most recognizable symbols in the world. We see it on buildings, wear it around our necks, and sing about it in churches. But how often do we stop to consider what actually happened there? Most people know that Jesus died on the cross. Many understand that His sacrifice offers forgiveness for our sins. But what if that's only part of the story? What if there's something about the cross that even those who have spent their entire lives in church have missed? Understanding what Jesus accomplished on the cross could completely change the way we see ourselves, the way we relate to God, and the way we live our lives.

Who is Jesus, really? A great teacher? A prophet? An extraordinary man who changed the course of history? Or is He someone far greater? Jesus made some remarkable claims about Himself, claims that challenged everything people believed about God and ultimately led to His crucifixion. But what if those claims were actually true? Discover why understanding who Jesus really is might be the most important piece in solving the puzzle of life.

If God created the world good, why is there so much suffering, injustice, and evil? And how can human beings be capable of extraordinary kindness and extraordinary cruelty? Something has clearly gone wrong. But what if understanding what's broken about our world begins with understanding what's broken about us? The Bible offers an explanation that might challenge what we believe about ourselves and why the world is the way it is. It also reveals an incredible truth: we are more valuable than we think, more broken than we want to admit, and more loved than we could ever imagine.

Where did everything come from? It sounds like a question about our origins, but the answer reaches into almost every part of life. It shapes how we understand ourselves, our purpose, our choices, and even who gets the final word over our lives. Christianity’s answer is simple: God. But if God is truly the Creator of everything, that raises a much more personal question. Maybe the deeper question isn’t simply, “Do I believe God created everything?” Maybe it’s this: Have I allowed the God who created everything to be the center of my everything?

Everyone lives according to a picture of reality, whether we realize it or not. We all carry assumptions about where we came from, what has gone wrong with the world, whether anyone can fix it, and where all of this is ultimately heading. Christianity offers an answer to each of those questions, but do the pieces actually fit? The deeper question isn’t simply what do you believe? It’s whether the story you’re living in actually matches reality. What if the pieces you’ve been building your life around don’t fit the picture?

When did reaching people stop being a priority? It’s possible to love Jesus, attend church, serve, worship, and still allow the mission of reaching people to slowly drift into the background. But when we look at the life of Paul, we see something very different. His love for people shaped the way he prayed, the risks he took, and the way he lived. What would change if Christ’s love compelled us in the same way? And what could happen if we were willing to simply pray, invite, and trust God with the outcome?

What happens when hearing the Word is no longer enough? James gives us a simple but challenging invitation: don’t just hear what God says. Live it. But what does that actually look like in everyday life, in our communities, and in the way we respond to people in need? Sometimes the clearest evidence of faith is found in what we choose to do next. “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” - James 1:22

Have you ever wondered what Jesus does with people who fail Him? In Mark 16, the resurrection story turns toward the very disciples who abandoned Jesus, and especially Peter, who denied Him three times. Yet one small phrase, “and Peter,” reveals something powerful about the heart of the risen Christ. In the final message of our Journeying with Jesus series, Pastor Darin explores how Jesus responds to failure, shame, regret, and the fear that we’ve disqualified ourselves. The resurrection reminds us that failure does not get the final word, and when Jesus calls us, He calls us toward restoration, healing, and relationship.

Have you ever known what happened, but still wondered why it happened? In Mark 15, we walk through the final hours of Jesus’ life: His trial before Pilate, His crucifixion, and His death. On the surface, it can look like a story of injustice, chaos and defeat. But Mark gives us two powerful clues that reveal what was really happening behind the scenes. As we continue our Journeying with Jesus series, we discover not only what happened at the cross, but why it happened, and what Jesus accomplished for us. We are the “why” behind the “what” in the life of Jesus.

What happens when everything around you starts to fall apart? In Mark 14, Jesus enters one of the darkest nights of His life. His friends fail Him. Judas betrays Him. His disciples run. Peter denies Him. Yet while everyone else seems to collapse under pressure, Jesus remains unwavering. In this message from our Journeying with Jesus series, we look at what Jesus teaches us about prayer, pressure, failure, and where our confidence should really be when life feels out of control.

What happens when God knows everything about us, including our failures? In Mark 14, Jesus knew exactly what His disciples were about to do. He knew they would abandon Him, Peter would deny Him, and their promises would fall short. And yet, before any of it happened, Jesus was already pointing them toward grace, forgiveness, and restoration. In this message from our Journeying with Jesus series, we explore what God’s complete knowledge of us means for the way He loves and responds to us, and why our failures never catch Him by surprise.

Following Jesus doesn’t mean the road will always be easy. Along the way, we can face distractions, disappointment, opposition, and moments that shake our faith. In Mark 13, Jesus tells His disciples to “watch out” and “stay alert.” But His words aren’t an invitation to live in fear. They’re a call to remain close to Him. In this message from our Journeying with Jesus series, we look at what it means to stay watchful, faithful, and prayerful through every season of life, trusting that whatever we face, we never walk the road alone.

What does it look like to remain faithful when no one notices? In Mark 12, Jesus draws His disciples’ attention to a poor widow whose offering appeared small and insignificant to everyone around her. But Jesus saw something others could not: a heart fully surrendered to God. In this message, Pastor Lewis explores what the widow teaches us about living for an audience of One, measuring success differently, trusting God with open hands, and believing that even our smallest acts of obedience matter to Him. A quietly faithful life may not receive recognition or applause, but it can carry more eternal weight than we realize. When we are confident that God sees us, values us, and is enough for us, we no longer need to live for the approval of others. Are you trying to live a noticeable life, or a faithful one?

Most of us would like to believe that our decisions are guided by truth. But what happens when telling the truth, doing what is right, or following God could cost us someone’s approval? When the religious leaders confronted Jesus in the temple, He asked them a question that exposed what was really controlling them. They knew how they wanted to answer, but they were afraid of how the crowd might respond. Their need for approval left them trapped, unable to admit the truth standing right in front of them. Whose voice carries the most weight in your life? The voice of a parent, a friend, the culture around you, or perhaps your own? The voices we follow do more than influence a few decisions. Over time, they shape the lives we live. So how do we escape the trap of approval and become anchored in the voice of God?