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The crowds whisper, the leaders plot, and confusion spreads through Jerusalem — yet Jesus stands firm. In John 7:25–36, He reveals His true origin and His unstoppable mission. Human unbelief, political pressure, and public contempt rise against Him, but none of them can hinder the One sent by the Father. Join us today as we continue in our sermon series, "That You May Know." Main Point: Because Jesus was sent by God, nothing can stop Him from fulfilling His mission. In this message, we’ll see: Unbelief cannot derail God’s plan Political power cannot overcome Christ’s authority Contempt cannot diminish His purpose If you’ve ever wondered whether anything can truly stand in the way of God’s work, this passage gives a resounding answer. 📖 Scripture: John 7:25-36(ESV)

This Sunday Pastor Tony is back and returning to his sermon series "That You May Know" In John 7, everyone has an opinion about Jesus — some admire Him, some question Him, some oppose Him. But all of them are looking in the wrong places for the Messiah. Jesus stands in the middle of their confusion and reveals Himself as God’s true provision. Main Point: Because Jesus is God’s true provision for His people, we must receive Him as God has revealed Him. We’ll explore how: The Celebrity Messiah blinds us to the suffering Savior The Measurable Messiah keeps us from trusting God’s revelation The Traditional Messiah prevents us from embracing Jesus’ transforming work If you’ve ever wrestled with your expectations of God, this message will help you see Jesus clearly. 📖 Scripture: John 7:1-24 (ESV)

In 1 Samuel 21, David faces fear, uncertainty, and danger — and his choices reveal how easily any of us can lose our footing. Today our guest preacher Rev. Brian Wood invites us to see ourselves in David’s story and discover the hope God offers when fear clouds our judgment. Main Idea: Whenever fear rises, the faithful response is to return to the Lord and rely entirely on Him. Today’s Focus: Remember the Lord (vv. 1–9) — God provides bread, strength, and direction when we seek Him. Rejoice in the Lord (vv. 10–15) — Even in danger, God gives joy that steadies our hearts. Let this message encourage you to turn your fear into faith, your worry into worship, and your uncertainty into trust. 📖 Scripture: 1 Samuel 21 (ESV)

The early church faced threats, intimidation, and real danger—yet they refused to be silent. Why? Because God Himself was fueling their courage. In Acts 5:12–42, the apostles step forward with confidence not rooted in personality, but in God’s power. Today’s Rev. Charles McKnight unpacks four anchors for courageous gospel witness: God saves — Their story begins with rescue. God is present — They were never alone in the mission. God gives the message — The gospel is God’s authoritative word. God gives joy — Even persecution becomes a platform for rejoicing. This sermon invites you to step into the same courage God has always given His people. 📖 Scripture: Acts 5:12-42 (ESV)

Moses stood on the hill with his hands raised—but he didn’t stand alone. Aaron and Hur held him up when he grew weary, and God brought victory to His people. Exodus 17:8–16 shows us a picture of what faithfulness looks like when life gets hard and community steps in. Today’s sermon, Juan Rodriguez the RUF Campus Minister at UNC-Charlotte teaches us and invites us to: -See the Gift of Faithfulness even when the battle is fierce. -Face the Hardness of Faithfulness with honesty and hope. -Celebrate the Victory of Faithfulness that God promises to those who endure. If you’ve ever felt tired in your walk with Jesus, this message is for you. Lift your hands. Lift your heart. Victory is coming. 📖 Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16 (ESV)

Today’s message, The Good Room, takes us into Colossians 1:9–14 where we discover what life looks like when God brings us into His Kingdom. Our guest preacher, Corron Boston from West Charlotte Church at Freedom, unpacks three essentials of Kingdom living: bearing fruit, being strengthened, and giving thanks. If you’re longing for a deeper walk with Jesus—one marked by growth, endurance, and gratitude—this sermon will encourage and equip you. Step into the Good Room and walk worthy of Him! Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 (ESV)

Many disciples turned away when Jesus’ words challenged their expectations. But Peter responded with a confession that still captures the heart of true faith: “You have the words of eternal life.” In To Whom Shall We Go, we explore what it means to keep believing when the road gets steep—because Jesus alone gives life in its fullest measure. This message will walk through how: Jesus confronts our assumptions and reshapes our understanding of who He is Jesus confronts our self‑sufficiency and calls us to trust Him completely Jesus confronts our desire for comfort and invites us into deeper discipleship Whether you’re joining live or watching later, we pray this message strengthens your faith and anchors your hope in Christ alone. Scripture: John 6:41-51, 66-69(ESV)

Life can feel stormy, empty, or uncertain — but Jesus meets us right where we are. In this week’s message, The Fullness of Life, we look at how Jesus reveals Himself as the One who gives life that truly satisfies. Main Point: Because Jesus alone gives the fullness of life, we must believe in Him for that life. In this message, we’ll see how: Jesus meets us in life’s storms Jesus meets us in life’s hunger Jesus meets us in our search for lasting life If you’re longing for peace, purpose, or renewal, this message points you to the One who provides it. 📖 Scripture: John 6:16-29 (ESV)

Jesus feeding the five thousand wasn’t just a miracle — it was a sign pointing to who He truly is. In this message, The Greater Moses, we explore how Jesus fulfills what Moses could only foreshadow and why we can trust Him to meet our deepest needs. Main Point: Because Jesus is the greater Moses promised by God, we must trust Him to satisfy our deepest needs. We’ll see that: Don’t limit Jesus by your circumstances — He already knows what He intends to do Don’t redefine Jesus by your expectations — He is more than a provider of bread Whether you’re joining live or watching later, we pray this message strengthens your trust in the One who is greater than Moses and sufficient for every need. 📖 Scripture: John 6:1-15 (ESV)

Today we are back in our sermon series on the book of John, "That You May Know." When God takes the stand, there is no higher authority. In John 5:30–47, Jesus reveals that the Father Himself has testified about Him—through miracles, through Scripture, and through His divine mission. Because God has borne faithful witness to Jesus, we look to Christ as our unshakable hope for eternal life. This message challenges us to examine what shapes our vision of Jesus: • Are we chasing human glory, or seeking God’s? • Are we letting God’s love transform us, or resisting His voice? • Are we trusting God’s testimony, or rejecting the truth He has spoken? Come ready to be confronted, comforted, and called deeper into the life Jesus offers. Scripture: John 5:30-47 (ESV)

Today is Youth Sunday and we are excited for this time of family worship! They are leading us but also reminding us they too are part of the body of Christ, and we must continue to shape and pour into their lives. We are breaking from our sermon series in the book of John and exploring the book of 2 Chronicles. Josiah’s story shows us what happens when God’s people rediscover His Word and respond with obedience. Main Theme: God renews His people and reforms the world under His reign, calling us to shape every part of life by His Word. Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-7

Today we are back in our sermon series on the book of John, "That You May Know." Jesus pulls back the curtain on the mystery of His relationship with the Father. He shows us that His works, His authority, and His power to give life are not independent acts but the very works of God on display. Main Point: Because God manifests His works through the Son, we must honor Jesus through faith. In this message, we’ll consider how: Jesus shares perfect unity with the Father Jesus alone gives resurrection life Jesus will judge all with divine authority If you long to see God clearly, look to the Son. His works reveal the Father’s heart. 📖 Scripture: John 5:19-29 (ESV)

Today Elder Dave Grigg is bringing us our message! In Romans 12:9–21, Paul calls us into a love that is sincere, sacrificial, and deeply connected to the lives of others. Today’s message—Rejoice With, Weep With—invites us to slow down long enough to truly see one another and love one another well. We’ll explore the challenge of saying “I see you, I love you,” the internal obstacles that whisper “What about me?”, and how comparison and lack of empathy can quietly harden our hearts. But the good news is this: in Christ, you are seen and you are loved—and that truth frees you to enter both the joys and sorrows of others with compassion. This is the kind of love that transforms a community from the inside out. 📖 Scripture: Romans 12:9-21 (ESV)

This week we continue in our sermon series, "That You May Know." Today in John 5, Jesus steps into the brokenness of a man who has waited thirty‑eight years for healing. At the Pool of Bethesda—literally the House of Mercy—Jesus reveals that true mercy isn’t found in superstition, striving, or ceremony. It’s found in Him. This message invites us to see how Jesus brings rest to those who are exhausted, overlooked, and spiritually stuck. Main Point: Jesus offers weary sinners the gracious rest they cannot find anywhere else. We’ll explore how: -Jesus meets us where our strength ends and His mercy begins. -No ritual can do what the living Christ freely gives. -Jesus stands above every system, rule, and power that tries to limit His work. If you feel spiritually tired, stuck in patterns you can’t break, or weighed down by expectations you can’t meet, this passage shows that Jesus doesn’t wait for you to get it together. He comes to you with grace that restores, heals, and frees. 📖 Scripture: John 5:1–18 (NIV)

This week we continue through the Gospel of John and explore what it means to trust Jesus when the evidence isn’t visible yet. In our passage, Jesus meets a desperate father whose need pushes him toward a deeper kind of faith—one that believes before seeing. This week’s message invites us to consider how Jesus leads us from shallow belief to a settled trust in Him as Lord. Main Point: Because Jesus is the object of true faith, our faith must grow beyond sight to a settled trust in Him—trusting not only His works, but His character. We’ll explore how: True faith isn’t dependent on signs True faith responds with obedient trust True faith draws others into confidence in Christ Whether you’re joining live or watching later, we’re glad you’re here. Come ready to grow in a faith that sees Jesus clearly—even when circumstances don’t. Scripture: John 4:43-54 (ESV)