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This sermon teaches us that God meets us in the middle of our valleys and speaks hope into our hardest seasons. Through His presence, He provides comfort, protection, and a way forward, even when our circumstances feel hopeless. We can trust God to meet us where we are and make a way through the valley because Jesus is the door to hope, freedom, and new life.

This sermon teaches us to keep moving forward through life’s valleys by pursuing God’s presence, even when we face pain, grief, and circumstances we never expected. God doesn’t always remove us from our struggles, but He provides refreshment, peace, and strength to take the next step. We keep moving forward because God is faithful, He walks with us through the valley, and His presence is worth the journey.

This message teaches us that when we find ourselves in life’s darkest valleys, we need to keep God in view. Just like the people of Rjukan, Norway, who found a way to bring sunlight into their dark valley, we can intentionally seek God’s presence even when our circumstances feel overwhelming. Through King Jehoshaphat’s response to an approaching army in 2 Chronicles 20, we learn to seek the Lord, stand before Him in faith, and sing praises even before we see the victory. When we turn our eyes toward God instead of our problems, we can trust that the battle belongs to Him and that He can bring light, peace, and victory into our darkest seasons.

This message reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that we have a responsibility to take care of them in a way that honors God. Through Scripture, we learn that caring for our physical health is important alongside our spiritual growth, and that we should practice discipline in how we live. We can honor God by increasing our movement, improving our nutrition, investing in quality sleep, and learning to slow down and regulate ourselves in His presence. Ultimately, we are called to be good stewards of the bodies God has given us, living out the declaration: “I take care of my body, it’s the temple of God.”

“Better Money” teaches that a healthy relationship with money begins with putting God first and investing in what has eternal value. Through Matthew 6, we are challenged to give God our hearts, align our perspective with His, and let Him have the final say in our financial decisions. Practical habits include giving to God first, making a plan for the rest, and talking about money regularly. When we prioritize God, we put money in its proper place instead of allowing it to control our lives.

God has forgiven us through Christ, wiping away our sins and giving us new life. Because we have received His forgiveness, we are called to show patience, overlook offenses, and forgive others instead of letting hurt divide our relationships. We can take our pain to God, stop keeping a record of wrongs, and seek honest conversations that lead to reconciliation. The message’s central declaration is: “I live in and live out my Heavenly Father’s forgiveness.”

This message challenges us to guard our hearts, renew our minds, and develop the same attitude as Jesus. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we can choose to be positive, living with joy, gratitude, and confident hope in every circumstance. We can also choose humility by putting others before ourselves, and boldness by rejecting fear and walking in God-given confidence. Jesus perfectly demonstrated positivity, humility, and boldness through His life, sacrifice, and victory, and one day every knee will bow and every tongue will declare that He is Lord.

“Shift Happens” teaches that a better life begins with a renewed mind because our thoughts shape our beliefs, decisions, and direction. Lasting transformation requires us to stop defending unhealthy patterns, surrender old ways of thinking to God, and replace lies with the truth of His Word. This renewal is strengthened by consistently meditating on Scripture, changing what we consume, and practicing healthier responses. A true shift is demonstrated through action—making decisions that reflect growth, faith, and readiness to steward what God has next.

Hebrews reminds us that while the heroes of faith trusted God’s promises, Jesus brings us something better—a new heart, a personal relationship with God, lasting forgiveness, a perfect High Priest, and a secure future. Through Jesus, we can train our hearts to trust His way, surrender our troubles, follow His light, and rest in the confidence that He is the way, the truth, and the life.

In this message, Pastor Ann speaks about how the path we choose matters, and how Scripture calls us to follow God’s good path rather than taking spiritual shortcuts. God uses His Church to help us mature in Christ, discover our purpose, and grow together as each person contributes their unique gifts. Centerpoint’s discipleship pathway, worship, connect, serve, and influence, provides practical steps for following Jesus and participating in His mission. Ultimately, Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and discipleship is the ongoing journey of following Him, being transformed by Him, and growing in commitment to His Church.

Disciples of Jesus are called to be influencers for the Kingdom, carrying the light and message of Jesus beyond the walls of the church and into every area of their lives. Filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are sent to be His witnesses everywhere and boldly share the Gospel so others can know and follow Jesus.

Jesus modeled true leadership by serving others and giving His life as a ransom for many. As members of the Church, we are made to be mobilized for ministry, using the unique gifts God has given us to serve one another with love, strength, and joy. Discipleship is not about seeking recognition or authority—it is about following Jesus’ example through worship, connection, service, and influence. When we serve faithfully, everything we do brings glory to God through Jesus Christ.

Today's message explores what it means to be all in on God’s family, emphasizing that following Jesus includes loving, belonging to, encouraging, and being devoted to one another within the church. Through the example of the early church in Acts 2, we see that deep connection and community are central to discipleship because the gospel has made us children of God and brought us into His family.

This message explores Jesus’ command to make disciples by focusing on Worship as the foundation of the Christian life. Through the imagery of the Tabernacle and Scripture, it shows how true worship is centered on Jesus and invites us to encounter God’s presence.

This sermon examines the story of Balaam in Numbers 22 to warn against treating God as someone who can be manipulated to fulfill our own desires. Although Balaam spoke about God, his heart was driven by greed and self-interest, reminding us that false spirituality can sound convincing while masking sinful motives. The message emphasizes that spiritual blindness comes from stubbornness and pride, while true spiritual insight is a gift that only God can give.