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As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Joe explores the story of Saul’s conversion in Acts 9, revealing how Jesus doesn’t just make our lives better, but transforms us into new people. God changes our understanding of who he is and repurposes our unique gifts, passions, and experiences for his glory. No one is beyond the reach of his transforming power, and he can use every part of who we are for his purposes.

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Zach explores the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, revealing a God who passionately pursues people who seem far beyond reach. Our hope for the people we love isn’t based on how likely they are to believe, but on the power and love of a God who saves. If God can reach us, no one is beyond his reach.

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Mike explores Stephen’s courageous defense of the truth in Acts 7 and the cost of following Jesus faithfully. Through Stephen’s story, we see how spiritual confusion can keep people from recognizing the truth about God and why the church must have the courage to share both the bad news of our sin and the good news of God’s grace. Even when faithfulness seems fruitless, God can use our obedience in ways we may never see. If we want to make room for more, our courage cannot be any less.

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Joe explores the disturbing story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 and what it reveals about the nature of the church. Through the danger of God's presence, the danger of pretending, and the safety of surrender, we’re reminded that God calls us to approach him on his terms and come before him as our real selves. Because of Jesus, we don’t have to pretend or hide our weaknesses, failures, or struggles. Instead, we can surrender to him and experience the transforming power of his grace.

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Zach walks through Acts 4 and explores what happens when we make room for more people and a bigger vision of what God can do. Opposition and conflict are inevitable when we pursue obedience to Jesus, but not every fight is worth fighting. We’re called to speak the truth in love, pursue peace when possible, and remain faithful when opposition comes. Like Peter, we can grow from fear and misplaced conflict into courageous obedience as we trust God to use every circumstance for his mission.

As we continue our Room for More series, Pastor Joe explores Acts 2 and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. While culture often views church as a passive service or a building to visit, Scripture reveals it as a dynamic gathering of people filled with God's presence and transformed by the gospel. Jesus invites us to step into the power of his resurrection and experience the restoration he offers to every nation and heart. True transformation is found not in consuming a routine service, but in encountering the living God together.

As we kick off our Room for More series, Pastor Zach walks through Acts 1 and reminds us that the story of Jesus isn’t over. Jesus’ mission continues through the local church as ordinary men and women are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be his witnesses to more people in more places. As we embrace our role in that mission, we are reminded that God is still at work and that the best days of the church are ahead of us.

This weekend, Pastor Jimmy explores Matthew 11:28–30 and what it means to find rest by allowing Jesus to become the organizing principle of our lives. When we stop looking to achievement, productivity, relationships, or other “scoreboards” to define our worth, we can rest in the truth that Jesus has already done everything necessary for us to be loved and accepted by God. Because our worth isn’t something we have to earn, we can come to Jesus just as we are and find lasting rest for our souls.

As we wrap up our More Than Religion series, Pastor Joe walks through Psalm 103 and reminds us that one of the greatest challenges we face in our relationship with God is simply forgetting. David speaks to his own soul, calling himself to remember God’s gifts, character, and power. As we remember his forgiveness, steadfast love, mercy, justice, and everlasting power, we are reminded that there is nothing better than being close to God.

As we continue our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach explores what it means to have a genuine relationship with God and how we can know the Holy Spirit is present in our lives. Through Romans 8:16–18 and other passages, we see that our relationship with God isn’t something we manufacture through religious effort–it’s a supernatural relationship made possible by the presence of the Holy Spirit. Pastor Zach walks through four ways the Spirit works in us: on us, in us, for us, and through us, reminding us that even our desire to grow in our relationship with God is evidence of his work in our lives.

As we continue through our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach walks through John 14:1–3 and reminds us that God’s heart is for people. Jesus promises that there is a place for us in the Father’s house, and that he is the one who prepares the way–not because we earn it, but because he wants us with him. Even when we feel disqualified by our failures, Jesus invites us to stop trying to earn God’s grace and trust what he has already done for us.

As we kick off our More Than Religion series, Pastor Zach reminds us that God has always desired something deeper than religious activity–he wants a relationship with us. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals God's pursuit of his people and his invitation to know him personally. Through Jesus, we don't have to earn our way to God; we simply respond to his invitation to draw near and experience the life we were created for.

As we conclude our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe unpacks Proverbs 4:23 and explains why guarding your heart is one of the most important pursuits of the Christian life. He shows that the heart is the center of who we are, shaping our desires, decisions, and capacity to love God and others. Discover why our hearts are constantly being influenced, how sin affects them more deeply than we realize, and the practical ways we can protect and nourish them as we grow in wisdom and experience more life.

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 26:20 and the surprising connection between gossip and conflict. He explains why we often "whisper" about others, what those conversations reveal about our hearts, and how the love of God meets our deepest needs for significance, belonging, and grace. Discover how growing in wisdom enables us to stop fueling conflict and become people who bring peace instead.

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe unpacks Proverbs 25:28 and shows us why self-control is essential to living a life of wisdom. He reminds us that our greatest struggle isn't a lack of willpower–it's misplaced affection. When anything becomes more important than God, our lives become vulnerable to compromise and brokenness. But as we grow in our love for Jesus and remember all he has done for us, our desires are reordered, our souls are strengthened, and we experience the protection and freedom found in him.