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Pastor: Randy Martin Date: November 1, 2026 As Ambassadors of King Jesus, we are called to live for our King, love like our King, and lead others to our King. This week’s message explores the “healthy soul” habit of preaching the gospel to ourselves, the practice of reminding our hearts regularly of the grace we have received. Colossians 1:12–14 teaches that the Father has qualified us to share in his people’s inheritance, rescued us from darkness, and brought us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption and forgiveness. Remembering and applying these truths nurtures joy, gratitude, and hope in a broken world. It is one of the best habits to prepare us to speak faithfully to others about Jesus and his saving love, when we are in the habit of preaching that gospel first to ourselves. Topics: preaching the gospel, God’s grace, condemnation, sin, Colossians 1:9–14, Psalm 103, salvation, redemption, forgiveness, adoption, daily gospel practice, sharing grace Chapters 00:00:06 — The Heart Is Not an Infallible Guide 00:08:07 — Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves 00:11:47 — Salvation as a Gift from the Father 00:21:13 — Delivered into Christ’s Kingdom 00:29:19 — Redemption and the Forgiveness of Sins 00:34:40 — Preaching the Gospel to Our Souls

Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: October 25, 2026 The writer to Ecclesiastes tells us "it is better to go the house of mourning than to go the house of feasting." His rationale is that when we consider the end of life, we will give greater consideration to how we live life. This is truth is reflected in Moses prayer in Psalm 90. Most of us do not like to think about, much less contemplate, death especially not our own. And yet, considering the finitude and fleeting nature of our life, drives us to live by greater trust in God and wisdom from his word, which makes it a habit that is healthy for our souls. Topics: Psalm 90, human mortality, God’s eternity, wisdom, mercy, joy, grief, faithfulness, meaningful work, resurrection hope Chapters 00:00:08 — The Habit of Contemplating Death 00:03:40 — Learning from the House of Mourning 00:08:09 — Life’s Brevity and God’s Eternity 00:17:52 — Death as the Judgment for Sin 00:24:14 — Finding Grace in the Face of Death 00:26:39 — Six Habits for Numbering Our Days 00:33:42 — Trusting God Through Loss and Work 00:38:54 — Christ’s Victory Over Death

Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: October 18, 2026 "I'm exhausted. I need some rest." Most of us have uttered these words at some point, perhaps even this morning as you awoke to begin another busy day. Even before God's creation and mankind were subject to the restless labor and exhausting toil of life caused by sin, God had already built into his world, a rhythm and reason for rest centered around his sovereign grace and goodness as our Creator. Which is why the habit of resting is so important to a healthy soul. Not just physical rest from busy bodies and minds, but spiritual rest from hearts burdened by sin and striving to find meaning, purpose, peace and joy in life that is only found in one place, the person of Jesus. Join us Sunday as we look at what it means to enter into the Sabbath rest which God has prepared for us in Christ and how we can practically build the habit of rest into our busy lives. Topics: Sabbath rest, creation, freedom from slavery, Jesus, life’s burdens, salvation, Hebrews 4, worship, restorative activities, rhythms of rest Chapters 00:00:07 — Sabbath Rest: A Gift for the Soul 00:00:23 — The Wagon Train and the Cost of Relentless Work 00:04:04 — Rest as a Habit of Faith 00:07:24 — Rest Woven into Creation 00:14:07 — Sabbath Commanded: Freedom from Pharaoh 00:18:50 — Rest as Trust in God’s Provision 00:22:10 — The Lord’s Day: Rest as a Blessing 00:23:35 — Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath 00:28:48 — Entering God’s Promised Rest 00:32:09 — Striving to Rest Through Faith 00:34:50 — Practicing Rhythms of Rest 00:34:55 — Anchor Work in Worship 00:35:42 — Prepare to Rest 00:37:25 — Delight in God’s Good Gifts 00:38:12 — Build Daily and Seasonal Rhythms of Rest 00:39:42 — Made for Rest, Invited to Receive It

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16 Pastor: Greg Duke Date: October 11, 2026 Someone in your life may be quietly wondering where your hope comes from. Would you know what to say? In 1 Peter 3:15–16, Peter calls us to honor Christ as Lord in our hearts and to be ready to share the reason for our hope, always with gentleness and respect. It's not about winning arguments; it's about living and speaking in a way that points people to Jesus. Topics: Christian witness, Acts 1:6–8, 1 Peter 3:14–16, faith, honorable conduct, hope in Christ, humility, gentleness, prayer, sharing personal faith Chapters 00:00:04 — Witnessing and Sharing Our Faith 00:03:18 — A People on Display 00:06:12 — Live a Life That Raises Questions 00:10:47 — Overcoming Fear in Witness 00:13:24 — Honor Christ in Your Heart 00:21:07 — Be Ready to Give a Reason 00:23:07 — Tell Your Story 00:28:02 — Share with Gentleness and Respect 00:32:45 — Make Witness a Habit

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: October 4, 2026 The Bible tells us that God loves a cheerful giver (2 Cor. 9:7), and Jesus himself said that it is more blessed to give than to receive (Acts 20:35). Indeed, the very heart of the gospel flows from the generosity of God who gave his only Son, and of Jesus who laid down his life for us. Which is why the habit of generosity is vital to a healthy soul. Paul in his 2nd letter to the Corinthians, holds up the Macedonian church as a beautiful model of the grace of giving, and a prime example of what's involved in cultivating a habit of generosity. Topics: generosity, grace of giving, 2 Corinthians 8, Christian generosity, Macedonian churches, hardship, poverty, Jesus Christ, giving oneself, practical service Chapters 00:00:13 — Generosity Begins with Grace 00:05:05 — Paul’s Call to Give 00:09:32 — Grace as Generosity’s Source 00:13:22 — Joy in Hardship 00:20:22 — Giving Beyond the Means 00:27:20 — The Spirit of Giving 00:32:06 — Love Proved by Giving 00:36:05 — Excel in Generosity 00:36:44 — Practical Habits of Giving 00:42:31 — Open Hands, Open Hearts

Pastor: Greg Duke Date: September 27, 2026 This Sunday morning, as we continue our sermon series, “Habits of a Healthy Soul”, we’ll look to Philippians 2:1–11 to discover what it truly means to serve one another. Paul invites us to have the same mindset as Christ Jesus, who, though he was God, humbled himself, took the form of a servant, and gave his life for us. What would change in our homes, our church, and our community if we followed his example? Topics: humble service, humility, self-forgetfulness, Philippians 2, church unity, Christ’s example, self-emptying, servant-like obedience, gospel, practical habits Chapters 00:00:04 — Humble Service Begins 00:05:29 — Church’s Calling Card 00:17:31 — Christ’s Humble Example 00:22:57 — Gospel Roots Service

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:19-25 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: September 20, 2026 The need for relationship and community is built into the soul of man as created in God’s image. “It is not good for man to be alone” is a statement from God born out of the fact that we were created for relationship not only with God, but with our fellow man. We often associate this need as primarily being met in the covenant of marriage, which it is, but not exclusively, for all are not called to marry. It is fundamentally met in our belonging to the covenant family of God, the bride of Christ, the church. This is where we are brought into communion and thus community with brothers and sister in Christ to live in love, unity and mutual encouragement with one another. Thus a healthy soul is a soul in fellowship with other believers. Topics: Christian fellowship, belonging, Acts 2:42, Hebrews 10:19–25, church community, union with God, Christ, teaching, prayer, shared possessions, encouragement, isolation Chapters 00:00:06 — Foundation of Fellowship 00:09:52 — Gospel Creates Community 00:16:30 — Stir One Another Up 00:23:29 — Blessings of Belonging 00:27:56 — Comfort in Hard Times 00:31:47 — Accepted in Christ 00:33:42 — Witness Through Love 00:35:55 — Obstacles to Fellowship 00:40:02 — Practices for Community

Scripture: John 4:7-26 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: September 13, 2026 For most Christians, the word "worship" almost immediately brings to mind what the church gathers to do together, usually on Sunday mornings. We think of a worship service, and indeed corporate worship is an important habit for a healthy soul. But the habit of worship extends beyond Sunday mornings to what it means to honor and glorify the Lord in our every day lives. This Sunday we'll look at what both king David and King Jesus can teach us about cultivating the habit of worship - both public and private - and the impact that holds for our spiritual health and growth. Topics: worship, adoration, Psalm 63, John 4, triune God, Christ-centered, corporate worship, glorifying God, delight, spiritual habits Chapters 00:00:06 — Worship’s True Purpose 00:09:02 — Desire and Delight in God 00:19:27 — Satisfied in Living Water 00:24:16 — Spirit and Truth 00:30:06 — Christ Opens the Way 00:30:23 — Habits of Corporate Worship 00:35:41 — Private Worship Matters 00:38:44 — A Worshiping Life

Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: September 6, 2026 This week in our sermon series on Habits of a Healthy Soul, we turn from the habit of listening to God in his word, to the habit of speaking with God in prayer. While most Christians acknowledge prayer as fundamental to a vibrant, growing relationship with God, studies show that many professing believers rarely pray. Jesus opens the way for us to have an intimate, loving, dependent relationship with the God of the universe that is not just one-sided. God does not just want us to listen to him in his word, but he calls and invites us to speak with him in prayer. Jesus modeled this his own life as he often got away to pray, and it's why his disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Join us Sunday as we learn how to cultivate a habit of speaking with God in prayer who loves not just to listen but to answer when his children pray. Topics: habits, healthy soul, spiritual health, prayer, communion with God, Luke 11, Scripture, listening to God, model prayer, persistence Chapters 00:00:10 — Habits for Prayer 00:01:37 — Learning to Ask 00:05:51 — Prayer in Your Schedule 00:11:31 — Jesus Teaches Prayer 00:15:01 — Prayer Is Not Optional 00:18:45 — Empty Words and Motives 00:23:53 — A Model for Prayer 00:28:30 — Ask, Seek, Knock 00:29:51 — Start Praying Today 00:31:44 — Begin with Scripture 00:36:10 — Pray Together Often 00:37:55 — Pray Through the Day 00:39:12 — Trust God’s Answer 00:41:11 — Come to the Father

Scripture: Psalm 119 Pastor: Greg Duke Date: August 30, 2026 In this sermon, the pastor encourages believers to value regular Bible intake and to see Scripture as central to the Christian life. He reflects on church history, Psalm 119, and the sufficiency of the Bible to reveal God and guide faith and life.He describes Scripture as a headlight that points to Jesus, a roadmap that keeps believers on the right path, and a hedgerow that marks out the people of God as distinct from the world. The sermon ends with practical encouragement to read Psalm 1 and Psalm 119, set aside time for Scripture, pray for understanding, memorize verses, and continue gathering for preaching. Topics: Bible intake, Scripture, Christian life, Psalm 119, Psalm 1, church history, sufficiency of the Bible, Jesus, believers, preaching Chapters 00:00:10 — Fundamentals of the Word 00:01:32 — Treasuring the Bible 00:05:09 — Psalm 119 Readings 00:08:11 — Word as Headlight 00:18:11 — Roadmap and Guardrails 00:28:40 — Marked by the Word 00:35:20 — Practical Bible Habits 00:40:23 — Closing Prayer

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: August 23, 2026 In this sermon on Matthew 28:16–20, the Great Commission is presented as Jesus’ final instruction to his church after his death and resurrection. The message emphasizes Jesus’ authority over heaven and earth and his promise to be with his people always as the foundation for mission.The sermon explains the call to make disciples of all nations by going with the gospel, baptizing believers, and teaching them to obey all that Jesus commanded. It also stresses that disciple-making is the work of the whole church, and urges believers to respond through prayer, gospel witness, church service, support for missions, and willingness to go where God leads. Topics: Great Commission, Matthew 28:16–20, Jesus, authority, mission, disciples, nations, baptism, teaching, church, gospel, prayer, witness, service, missions Chapters 00:00:18 — Great Commission and Christ's Authority 00:05:55 — Power Before the Mission 00:11:46 — Christ's Presence With Us 00:15:34 — Making Disciples of Nations 00:18:31 — Going Where We Are Sent 00:24:23 — Baptized Into the Church 00:28:42 — Teaching Obedience to Jesus 00:34:27 — Living the Commission Daily 00:35:40 — Pray, Go, and Engage

Scripture: Matthew 28 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: August 16, 2026 In this sermon, the pastor concludes a study of Matthew by focusing on chapter 28, including Jesus’ burial, the empty tomb, the resurrection appearances, and the final commissioning of the disciples. The resurrection is defended through several points, including Jesus’ prediction of it, the empty tomb, eyewitness testimony, the reliability of the Gospel accounts, and the transformation of Jesus’ followers.The sermon also emphasizes the response the resurrection requires: worship and allegiance to Jesus. It presents the risen Christ as having all authority, being present with his people, and calling them to gather others and make disciples of all nations. Topics: Matthew 28, Jesus burial, empty tomb, resurrection appearances, final commissioning, eyewitness testimony, Gospel accounts, transformation of followers, worship, allegiance, make disciples Chapters 00:00:08 — Resurrection Hope Begins 00:04:28 — Why the Resurrection Matters 00:09:42 — Reasons to Believe 00:17:36 — Eyewitnesses and Changed Lives 00:20:57 — Christ’s Authority Over All 00:30:44 — The Risen Jesus Is Present 00:37:08 — Resurrection and Mission 00:39:17 — Living Under the Risen King

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-66 Pastor: Warren Harvey Date: August 9, 2026 This sermon discusses Matthew 27 and the account of Jesus’ death and burial, presenting it as a central moment in the Gospel story. It focuses on four features of the passage: deep darkness, Jesus’ loud cry, the torn temple curtain, and the sealed tomb.The sermon explains the darkness as a sign of divine judgment, and Jesus’ cry as a real expression of abandonment while bearing sin’s punishment. It also describes the torn curtain as a sign that access to God has been opened through Jesus’ death.The burial and sealing of the tomb are presented as confirmation that Jesus truly died, with Joseph of Arimathea, the women, and the guard serving as witnesses. The sermon concludes that Jesus’ death secures forgiveness, access to God, and hope beyond death. Topics: Matthew 27, Jesus’ death, burial, deep darkness, loud cry, torn temple curtain, sealed tomb, divine judgment, forgiveness, access to God, hope beyond death Chapters 00:00:05 — The Cross and the Dark Hour

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44 Date: August 2, 2026 In this sermon, the pastor reflects on Matthew 27:27–44 and the humiliation of Jesus before the crucifixion. The discussion focuses on the mockery, shame, and suffering Jesus endured from soldiers, crowds, religious leaders, and the criminals beside him, as well as the fulfillment of Scripture in passages such as Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22.The sermon also explains the theological distinction between Jesus’ state of humiliation and his state of exaltation, which includes his resurrection, ascension, and reign at God’s right hand. It concludes by applying the passage to human shame and guilt, distinguishing shame for sin from shame caused by rejection, and calling listeners to trust God and find forgiveness and acceptance in Christ. Topics: Matthew 27:27–44, humiliation of Jesus, mockery, shame, suffering, crucifixion, Isaiah 53, Psalm 22, exaltation, resurrection, ascension, forgiveness, acceptance in Christ Chapters 00:00:03 — The Humiliation of Christ 00:02:56 — Mocked on the Way to Calvary 00:09:25 — The Irony of the Cross 00:19:30 — Fulfilled in Prophecy 00:21:33 — Four Great Ironies 00:29:45 — Shame and Grace 00:33:01 — A Sympathetic Savior 00:34:43 — Shame Gives Way to Joy

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26 Date: July 26, 2026 In this sermon on Matthew 27:1–26, the pastor focuses on Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate and the repeated testimony to Jesus’ innocence. The passage is used to contrast Judas’ remorse, Pilate’s attempt to avoid responsibility, and the crowd’s decision to demand Barabbas instead of Jesus.The sermon also explains Judas as an example of regret without repentance, and Pilate’s hand-washing as an empty gesture. It closes by describing Barabbas as a picture of substitution, with Jesus taking the place of the guilty, and applies the passage by urging listeners to turn to Christ for forgiveness. Topics: Matthew 27:1–26, Jesus’ trial, Pontius Pilate, innocence, Judas, remorse, repentance, Barabbas, substitution, forgiveness Chapters 00:00:07 — The Innocent Blood of Christ 00:03:28 — Judas and the Blood Money 00:04:39 — Jesus Before Pilate 00:06:52 — Guilty Responses to Innocence 00:12:23 — Judas’ Remorse and Despair 00:19:45 — Pilate’s Cowardice 00:27:16 — The Crowd Chooses Barabbas 00:30:53 — Barabbas Set Free 00:34:20 — Three Applications of Grace