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In this week’s message from Pastor Dan, we continue our series What If Jesus Was Right? and take a look at some of Jesus’ most challenging words about relationships, fairness, enemies, and love. Jesus turns the question upside down. Instead of asking, “Where’s the line?” He asks us to consider a different standard: What does love require? From “eye for eye” to loving our enemies, Jesus calls His followers to respond differently—not because fairness doesn’t matter, but because we are called to reflect the character of our Father in heaven.

When it comes to relationships, most of us want to know where the line is. How angry can I get? What counts as crossing the line? How far is too far when it comes to lust, marriage, honesty, or the way we treat other people? This Sunday, we continue our What If Jesus Was Right? series with “How Far Is Too Far?”, a challenging look at anger, lust, marriage, truth-telling—and what it means to let Jesus reshape the way we love people. And if you’ve messed up? Jesus doesn’t leave us there. Grace forgives your past and transforms your future.

We tend to measure influence by followers, platforms, and applause. But Jesus measures influence differently. He looked at ordinary people on a hillside and said, "You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world." In Matthew 5:13–16, Jesus reminds us that the way we live should point to the God we love. We're called to be salt that preserves, purifies, flavors, and creates thirst—and light that reveals, guides, and shines.

In the opening message of What If Jesus Was Right? Rethinking How Life Works, we begin with one of the most familiar—and most challenging—passages in Scripture: (Matthew 5:1–12) the Beatitudes. Jesus describes a “blessed” life in ways that can seem almost upside down: humility instead of self-sufficiency, hunger for righteousness instead of getting what we want, mercy instead of keeping score, peacemaking instead of winning, and hope even when following Him comes at a cost.

What do you do when something is growing faster than the way you’ve always done things? In Acts 6, the early church was growing—and that growth created new challenges. Instead of resisting the strain, the church recognized that healthy growth required healthy change. They raised up leaders, strengthened their capacity, and made room for the church to multiply.

Maybe something broke. Maybe you’re carrying more than you expected. Or maybe you’re simply tired of trying to become the person you know God is calling you to be. As we wrap up our Transformed series, Jon takes us to Galatians 6 and reminds us that growth isn’t always a straight line. There are gaps—between where we are and where we want to be, between our intentions and our actions, and between wanting to keep going and feeling worn out. But here’s the good news: God’s grace meets us in the gap.

How can I make a lasting impact on someone’s faith while juggling work and family? That’s what we’re exploring today: what it means to be a disciple who makes disciples. You’ll discover how healthy disciples multiply their faith, the difference between equipping and empowering others, and how the Holy Spirit gives you what you need to take the next step. Whether you’re mentoring a friend, investing in your kids’ faith, or growing in your own walk with Jesus, it starts with one name, one prayer, and one next step.

What if spiritual growth isn’t just about becoming a better Christian—but becoming someone God can use to bless others? This Sunday, Pastor Jon continues our Transformed: Becoming More Like Jesus series with a look at how healthy disciples grow, serve, and produce fruit that benefits others. God has uniquely gifted every believer—not simply to receive ministry, but to participate in it. Discover how your gifts can help you grow in Christlikeness, strengthen your convictions, and build up the people around you.

Jesus never called us to have a shallow faith. He calls us to be deeply rooted in Him. This Sunday we'll discover why spiritual roots matter, what a true disciple looks like, and four practical habits that help us grow strong in our walk with Christ.

Today we're kicking off a brand-new four-week series called Transformed: Becoming More Like Jesus. We'll open up Mark 4 and look at Jesus' Parable of the Sower to discover how the condition of our hearts determines whether God's Word grows in us or gets crowded out. Along the way, we'll be reminded that the Gospel is where every transformed life begins.

Ever told yourself, "I'm not going to do that again"... and then did it anyway? If you've ever felt frustrated by your own lack of self-control, you're in good company. In this final message of our Bear Fruit series, we're exploring what the Bible says about the last fruit of the Spirit—Self-Control. The good news is that God isn't asking you to rely on sheer willpower. He's inviting you to let His Spirit produce something in you that changes the way you live from the inside out.

What does true gentleness actually look like? In a culture that often mistakes gentleness for weakness, the Bible paints a completely different picture. This week, Pastor Chad Moore continues our Bear Fruit series by showing us how Spirit-filled gentleness is a mark of every follower of Jesus—shaping the way we treat others, respond to difficult people, and receive God's Word. Join us as we discover how following the gentle heart of Jesus can transform our relationships, our witness, and our daily lives.

What does it really mean to be faithful? This week in our Bear Fruit series, we're looking at Faithfulness—the seventh fruit of the Spirit—and how God develops steadfast, dependable faith in the lives of His people. Today, Jim Kragel, brings this week's message. His wisdom, life experience, and love for God's Word make this a message you won't want to miss.

In a world that celebrates success, achievement, and appearances, what does genuine goodness actually look like? This week, Pastor Dan King explores the Fruit of the Spirit called Goodness and shows how God develops a character that goes far beyond simply being nice. Discover how the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts so we can make a lasting difference in our homes, workplaces, and communities. Join us and learn what it means to bear the fruit of true goodness.

What does it look like to reflect the kindness of Jesus in our everyday relationships? As part of our Bear Fruit series, Pastor Dave Reno explores the Fruit of the Spirit known as kindness—not merely as a random act, but as a Spirit-produced character that reveals God's heart to others. Discover how biblical kindness can transform the way you respond to family, friends, coworkers, and even difficult people. Join us for this encouraging message and see how God can grow the fruit of kindness in your life—watch now.