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Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey! This week, Pastor Dean Soule continues our Playing Life by Ear series, exploring how we live as the body of Christ through playing, serving, and listening together. We all have a part to play in what God is doing! Watch this week's message and consider: What is God up to in your life and in the lives of those around you?

This Sunday, guest speaker Ben Steel took us back to the familiar story of David and Goliath, reminding us that God is greater than whatever we face, trusting Him takes practice, and sometimes we just need to "bring the cheese."

What if growth isn't something we have to make happen? In this week's message, Pastor Kurt explores how God's kingdom is already growing in ways we may not see or understand. We're invited to slow down, notice what's alive, and trust God with what we can't control as we take our next faithful step.

What if life with God is less about knowing what comes next and more about learning to move together? Playing Life By Ear invites us to listen, respond, and trust God with what unfolds.

What does it mean to “do all things through Christ”? It’s less about accomplishing anything we set our minds to and more about learning to live faithfully in whatever comes. In this message, we explore what it looks like to participate with God—to stay connected, pay attention, be willing to be affected, and respond to where He is moving. We may not know what comes next, but we can learn to move with God along the way.

In this message, Pastor Kurt continues our All Things series by exploring the truth that God is actively at work—bringing what is broken, divided, and fragmented toward reconciliation and restoration in Christ. Even when we can’t see or understand what God is doing, our lives are part of a bigger story with a purpose and direction. We don’t have to hold everything together or force the timing. Instead, we’re invited to trust God, notice where He is already at work, and learn what it looks like to join Him there.

As we begin our new All Things series, we look at the promise of Colossians 1: in Christ, all things hold together. Maybe the invitation isn’t to figure everything out, but to slow down, pay attention, and trust that God is already at work in the pieces we can’t yet see.

As we wrap up the book of Acts, Paul’s story reminds us that our past and struggles don’t disqualify us from being used by God. Through opposition, imprisonment, and hardship, Paul kept sharing the hope of Jesus. The book of Acts may end, but the mission continues. Our stories matter, the gospel is unstoppable, and the same Holy Spirit who empowered Paul is still at work in us today.

Acts ends with a reminder that the Gospel is unstoppable. Through opposition, imprisonment, storms, and uncertainty, Paul continues to follow where the Holy Spirit leads. His journey reminds us that following Jesus doesn’t always mean smooth sailing—but God is still at work. And as Acts comes to an open ending, we’re invited to ask: how will we continue the story?

In Acts 8–12, the Holy Spirit leads the early church beyond its comfort zones and challenges deeply held assumptions about who belongs. Through Philip, Saul, Peter, and others, we see God breaking down barriers and revealing that the good news of Jesus is truly for everyone. This message challenges us to recognize our own blind spots, depend on the Holy Spirit, and ask a different question—not “Who is in and who is out?” but “Who does God want me to love?”

How do we know we're hearing God faithfully? In Acts 15, the early church discovered that discerning God's will was never meant to be a solo journey. God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and one another. As we listen together, we learn not only to recognize God's voice, but also to join Him in His work in the world.

As the early church faced healing, opposition, growth, and persecution, believers discovered that courage comes from the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Through the stories of Peter and Stephen, we're reminded to remain faithful, live in community, and boldly share the hope of Jesus.

As we begin our journey through Acts, we explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the early church. The same Spirit that empowered the first believers continues to guide and equip us today. Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. God calls us into a community marked by prayer, generosity, and a shared mission to love God and love others.

As we conclude our A Living Word for a Dying World series, we're reminded that spiritual growth rarely happens overnight. Like a seed planted in good soil, God's Word quietly takes root, grows, and bears fruit over time. Scripture isn't meant to simply inform us—it's meant to transform us. As we remain rooted in Christ, the Holy Spirit continues to shape us into people who reflect God's love, mercy, and hope to the world around us.

In a world filled with competing voices, how do we recognize the voice of Jesus? Join us as we discover how the Holy Spirit helps us hear, trust, and follow the Good Shepherd through the living Word of God.