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Are you in danger of replacing a vibrant relationship with Jesus with a rigid checklist of rules or chasing subjective spiritual experiences? In this message from Colossians 2:16–23, Pastor Brian warns against losing Christ in our Christianity and points us back to the freedom, joy, and sufficiency found only in Jesus.

In a world driven by status, performance, and the constant need to prove ourselves, where do you find your true identity? Discover how the book of Colossians reveals that through Jesus Christ, you are already complete, chosen, and fully secure in who God says you are.

Returning to the fundamentals of faith prevents believers from drifting when life’s storms and deceptive teachings arise. Grounded in Colossians 2:6–8, this sermon explores how staying rooted in Christ, building on a solid foundation, learning continuously, and overflowing with thankfulness keep your spiritual journey steady.

Just as physical gerascophobia causes a fear of growing up, many believers suffer from a spiritual equivalent that resists Christian maturity and accountability. Preaching through Colossians 1:28–2:5, this message highlights how keeping Christ central, relying on God's power, link-building in community, and rejecting spiritual shortcuts help us continue to grow in our faith.

More than just a memorable slogan, the truth of Colossians 1:27 changes everything about how we walk with God daily. Discover why the Christian life isn’t about self-improvement, but about letting the living Christ transform you from the inside out.

Guest speaker Pastor Shaun Dutile from Water’s Edge Church joins us to explore the stories of Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman in Luke 7. Discover how understanding the depth of God’s grace reveals the "7:47 principle"—that our ability to truly love others stems entirely from first receiving His transformational love.

In this sermon on Colossians, Adam Hayes unpacks the unfathomable majesty and supremacy of Jesus Christ as our Creator, Leader, and Vessel. Discover how understanding Christ's true authority frees us from self-reliance and invites us into a deeper relationship with the God who holds all things together.

When everyone becomes their own authority, cultural chaos quickly follows. Exploring Colossians 1:9–14, this message demonstrates how surrendering every area of your daily life to the supreme kingship of Jesus Christ brings order, endurance, and purpose out of life's messes.

Are you trapped in a spiritual performance mindset, constantly trying to add your own efforts to what Christ has already accomplished? Dive into the opening verses of Colossians to discover why the true Gospel is "Jesus plus nothing"—and how His complete sufficiency brings renewed hope, lasting transformation, and unshakeable grace to your daily life.

Failure does not have to define your future when you bring your brokenness to Jesus. In this final sermon of the "Forgiven to Forgive" series, we explore John 21 to discover how Christ restores us from failure to a future of usefulness.

Exploring the short yet powerful letter to Philemon, this message unpacks four transformative lessons on how the gospel reshapes our view of others, our wounds, and the hard work of reconciliation. Discover how Christ absorbing our debt equips us to break cycles of resentment and extend true, grace-filled forgiveness.

Through a powerful study of the New Testament letter to Philemon, this message explores the transformative grace required to bridge deep relational divides. Discover how the gospel calls us to pursue reconciliation with humility, recognizing that in God’s kingdom, no price is too high to restore broken relationships.

Explore how King David’s unexpected act of covenant grace toward Mephibosheth reveals the transforming power of God's hesed. Discover how receiving unearned mercy compels us to drop our walls, embrace our shared weakness, and extend forgiveness to others.

When a repentant offender is kept under endless probation, our refusal to forgive can destroy the very relationships we are called to protect. Preaching from 2 Corinthians 2:5–11, this message explores how choosing immediate pardon over prolonged punishment comforts the brokenhearted and outsmarts the enemy’s schemes against the church.

When old family drama resurfaces after years of buried guilt, we are often tempted to ask "what if" instead of trusting in God's mercy. Exploring the dramatic climax of Genesis 50, this sermon reveals how releasing past wounds allows us to embrace the healing power of divine grace.