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Hebrews 11 reminds us that we are part of an unbroken story defined by immense faith, sacrifice, and courage. From the heroes of the Old Testament to Christians laying down their lives for Christ even today — this is the heritage we belong to. Join us this Sunday 9am and 10:30am as we kick off a new series called, “A Holy Heritage.”

Not every voice claiming to speak truth is actually speaking it. Jesus warned us in Matthew that wolves would come in sheep’s clothing to lead people astray. It is important today to discern who is a trustworthy voice, and who is simply wearing a costume. Join us for the conclusion of our sermon series, “Not A Costume.”

Grace doesn't fit us perfectly. Forgiveness can even feel uncomfortable at times, because we believe we haven’t earned it. Even though it feels like an ill-fitting garment, God thinks it looks great on us anyway. Join us as we explore the nature of grace in part 2 of our sermon series, “Not A Costume.”

Sometimes life hurts...a lot. In moments when life seems unfair and broken, we yearn for a hope that touches the inner-most parts of our being. Only Jesus can grant this request. A faith built upon outward appearances or masks will buckle under the pressures of reality. In this message, we seek to build a faith on Jesus, the difference maker.

Every day, most of us put on a costume. Not the kind you wear on Halloween, but the kind that says "I've got it all together" or "I'm fine" when something very different is happening underneath, but there is a safe place where we don’t have to hide. Join us as we begin a new sermon series called, “Not a Costume.”

Our greatest struggle is not against our neighbor, but rather, an unseen opposition that works to keep us divided and blind to the truth. Join us in this message as we conclude our sermon series, “Battle Ready,” clarifying the real battle, and celebrating the baptism of several individuals.

Intrusive thoughts. Self-deprecation. Flat-out lies. Sometimes the toughest battles take place in our own minds. Join us this for part 3 of our sermon series, "Battle Ready," where we will look the inner battles we fight, and how God equips us to overcome.

Have you ever noticed how the world shapes your thinking without you even realizing it? Like a frog slowly boiling in water, the values and priorities of this world creep into our hearts and minds gradually, subtly, and persistently—even if they don’t align with our faith. In this message, we wrestle with the reality of engaging with a world that doesn’t always agree with our convictions in our sermon series, “Battle Ready.”

We throw the word "battle" around a lot — football games, dance competitions, video games. But the Bible describes a battle with real, forever consequences: the war between the flesh and the Spirit raging inside every believer. Thankfully, we don’t fight this battle alone. Join us in this message as we kick off a new sermon series, “Battle Ready.”

In this message, we wrap up our series "The Wisest Fool" by looking at the fallout of Solomon's failures — and discovering something remarkable about the God who stayed faithful even when Solomon walked away. He is a God of integrity who keeps his promises.

Most of us will never make one dramatic decision that derails our faith. Instead, we drift -- slowly, quietly, one small compromise at a time. That is exactly what happened to Solomon, the wisest king in the ancient world, and it can happen to any of us. Luckily, we don’t need to repeat his mistakes.

We often turn to God when life is hard, and praise him for bringing us through trials, but what how do we engage with God in the good seasons? Join us for part 2 of our series, “Solomon: The Wisest Fool”.

Have you ever looked at what God has called you to and thought, "How am I supposed to do this?" You are not alone. Even Solomon, one of the wisest men who ever lived, stood before his calling as king and admitted, "I do not know how to carry out my duties." (1 Kings 3:7) Through his story, we find the surprising secret to finding success in roles we play throughout life.

Have you ever prayed with everything you had, only to hear silence, or worse, a clear "No"? It stings. But what if God's "No" is actually one of the greatest expressions of his love? Join us as we conclude our series, “Holy No.”

We all face moments when we have to say "No" to ourselves. Those are often the hardest “No,” to speak, but they are often among the most important boundaries we'll ever set. Join us as we tackle this important practice in part 3 of our sermon series, “Holy No.”