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In week three of our Gifted series, we took a closer look at sign gifts - what they are, why they matter, and how we see them woven throughout Scripture. We talked about their purpose in pointing people to God and how they played a foundational role in revealing His power and truth. We were reminded that while gifts are important, they are never the end goal. God calls us to faithfully use whatever He’s given us, not for our own recognition, but to build up the Church and reflect Him to others. More than anything, we were challenged with this truth: love is greater than any gift. Gifts may serve a purpose for a season, but love never fades. So as we walk in what God has given us, we do it grounded in love because that’s what lasts.

In week three of our Gifted series, we took a closer look at sign gifts - what they are, why they matter, and how we see them woven throughout Scripture. We talked about their purpose in pointing people to God and how they played a foundational role in revealing His power and truth. We were reminded that while gifts are important, they are never the end goal. God calls us to faithfully use whatever He’s given us, not for our own recognition, but to build up the Church and reflect Him to others. More than anything, we were challenged with this truth: love is greater than any gift. Gifts may serve a purpose for a season, but love never fades. So as we walk in what God has given us, we do it grounded in love because that’s what lasts.

In Week 2 of our series, Gifted, we discussed what it looks like to actually use the gifts we’ve been given. We talked about how our gifts and talents aren’t meant to stay hidden or be used for ourselves—they’re meant to strengthen and serve the Church as a whole. When each of us chooses to show up as contributors rather than consumers, something powerful happens: unity is formed. The Church begins to function the way it was designed—each part playing its role, supporting one another, and building something bigger than any one person. You have a part to play. And when you step into it, it doesn’t just impact you—it impacts all of us.

In Week 2 of our series, Gifted, we discussed what it looks like to actually use the gifts we’ve been given. We talked about how our gifts and talents aren’t meant to stay hidden or be used for ourselves—they’re meant to strengthen and serve the Church as a whole. When each of us chooses to show up as contributors rather than consumers, something powerful happens: unity is formed. The Church begins to function the way it was designed—each part playing its role, supporting one another, and building something bigger than any one person. You have a part to play. And when you step into it, it doesn’t just impact you—it impacts all of us.

Tonight we kicked off our brand new series, Gifted, by diving into what spiritual gifts are and what they aren’t. We talked about how these gifts aren’t meant to make much of us, but to make much of God. Spiritual gifts are given by Him, for His glory, and are meant to be used to build up the body of Christ.

Tonight we kicked off our brand new series, Gifted, by diving into what spiritual gifts are and what they aren’t. We talked about how these gifts aren’t meant to make much of us, but to make much of God. Spiritual gifts are given by Him, for His glory, and are meant to be used to build up the body of Christ. **We lost power at the end of the message so the message ends early**

In the final week of our Galatians series, we finished the book by talking about what it looks like to live in true biblical community and how the gospel not only changes us personally, but changes the way we love and show up for the people around us. Paul shows us that the freedom we have in Christ was never meant to lead us into doing life alone. Instead, we are called to walk with one another through the good, the bad, and the ugly — encouraging each other, carrying burdens, and pointing one another back to Jesus.

In the final week of our Galatians series, we finished the book by talking about what it looks like to live in true biblical community and how the gospel not only changes us personally, but changes the way we love and show up for the people around us. Paul shows us that the freedom we have in Christ was never meant to lead us into doing life alone. Instead, we are called to walk with one another through the good, the bad, and the ugly — encouraging each other, carrying burdens, and pointing one another back to Jesus.

In week 4 of our Galatians series, we talked through how the world can impact the way we view things more than we realize. It becomes so easy to be shaped by what’s around us and drift into living by the flesh instead of walking by the Spirit. But in Galatians, we’re reminded that the life we live is formed by what we choose to feed. What we feed grows, and what we starve dies. Instead of letting the world shape our desires, we’re called to daily feed the Spirit and starve the flesh, trusting that God is changing us from the inside out.

In week 4 of our Galatians series, we talked through how the world can impact the way we view things more than we realize. It becomes so easy to be shaped by what’s around us and drift into living by the flesh instead of walking by the Spirit. But in Galatians, we’re reminded that the life we live is formed by what we choose to feed. What we feed grows, and what we starve dies. Instead of letting the world shape our desires, we’re called to daily feed the Spirit and starve the flesh, trusting that God is changing us from the inside out.

In week three of our series through Galatians, we walked through Galatians 3:15–29 and talked about the purpose of the law and the promise God made long before it. Paul explains that the law was never meant to replace God’s promise—it pointed us to our need for Jesus. Because of Jesus, we are no longer striving for perfection under a set of rules. Instead, we are invited to trust in God’s promises rather than our performance. Our standing with God isn’t based on what we can achieve, but on what Christ has already done for us.

In week three of our series through Galatians, we walked through Galatians 3:15–29 and talked about the purpose of the law and the promise God made long before it. Paul explains that the law was never meant to replace God’s promise—it pointed us to our need for Jesus. Because of Jesus, we are no longer striving for perfection under a set of rules. Instead, we are invited to trust in God’s promises rather than our performance. Our standing with God isn’t based on what we can achieve, but on what Christ has already done for us.

In week two of our series through Galatians, we walked through Galatians 2:15-21 and talked about the truth that we are justified through faith in Jesus, not by works. Paul reminds us that salvation is not something we earn by following rules or trying harder—it is a gift of grace received through faith in Christ alone.

In week two of our series through Galatians, we walked through Galatians 2:15-21 and talked about the truth that we are justified through faith in Jesus, not by works. Paul reminds us that salvation is not something we earn by following rules or trying harder—it is a gift of grace received through faith in Christ alone.

In week one of our new series, Galatians, we began walking verse by verse through this powerful letter. Looking at Galatians 1:1–10, Paul the Apostle makes it clear that while there are many false gospels competing for our attention, there is only one true gospel — the gospel of Jesus Christ. We talked about how easy it is to believe distorted versions of the gospel that add to it, subtract from it, or shift the focus onto us. But the true gospel is centered on Jesus alone. When we understand and hold onto the real gospel, it changes everything.