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Pastor John begins the stewardship series by exploring how four men with leprosy discover God's provision and choose to share the good news with a starving city. The message challenges us to recognize when God has given us enough, enjoy his provision with gratitude, and use what we have to bless others rather than keep accumulating for ourselves. 2 Kings 7:8–10

Guest preacher Edwin Colón explores Psalm 139, showing that God knows us completely and meets us with love even in our shame and brokenness. Rather than hide, we are invited to ask God to search our hearts and lead us in his way. The message calls us to become an honest, grace-filled community that welcomes struggling people and points them to Jesus. Psalm 139

Pastor John explores Ephesians 2:1–10, showing how God's grace brings us from spiritual death to new life in Christ. Salvation is God's gift rather than something we earn, and those he redeems are his masterpiece, created for good works. The message calls us to live out that purpose through faithful service that glorifies God and benefits others. Ephesians 2:1–10

Pastor John reflects on Paul's testimony that God's power sustains us through the demands and hardships of ministry. Though we may feel weary, afflicted, or inadequate, we can draw strength from God and continue the work he has called us to do. The message encourages us to persevere in service and trust that God has not brought us this far to abandon us. 2 Corinthians 4:7–12

Pastor John explores Moses' sense of inadequacy and God's response to his reluctance to serve. God knows our limitations and promises to equip us for the work he calls us to do. We are encouraged to trust God's sufficiency and say yes to his calling rather than allow insecurity to hold us back. Exodus 4:10–12

Paul's words to the Philippians show that contentment is learned through a relationship with Jesus in both need and abundance. This message invites us to value people beyond what they provide, trust God's timing, rely on His provision, and draw on Christ's strength. Even amid sorrow or uncertainty, we can practice gratitude and find satisfaction in His presence. Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

God's grace gives every believer a gift to serve others and bring Him glory. This message invites us to discover our gifts through the needs we care about, the abilities others affirm, and the opportunities around us. As we grow in love and humility, even ordinary acts of service can strengthen the church and lead others to praise God. Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Our deepest calling is to belong to Christ and his people, whatever role we hold in the church. Paul’s words to the Corinthians invite us to celebrate that shared identity and use our gifts to serve others while allowing God to shape us through that service. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-30

Jesus calls us to forgive from the heart, allowing the mercy we have received to shape the mercy we extend. His warning challenges us to confront resentment and let forgiveness become part of our life together. Scripture: Matthew 18:35

How can we bring the heart of Christ to a generation whose world we may not fully understand? Paul’s approach in Athens, alongside a conversation with young people in our church, invites us to listen with curiosity and compassion and build relationships that help the next generation encounter Jesus. Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Life’s storms reveal the foundation on which we have built. Jesus calls us beyond hearing his words to putting them into practice, shaping our relationships, choices, and character around a foundation that can endure trouble. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

When sorrow leaves us weary and overwhelmed, Psalm 119 gives us words to bring our pain to God. Its prayer for renewed life invites us to hold firmly to God’s word and ask him for strength to keep walking in his ways. Scripture: Psalm 119:25-32

When weariness leaves us ready to give up, Jesus understands our struggles and welcomes us into God’s presence. Hebrews invites us to hold firmly to our faith and approach the throne of grace with confidence, trusting him for mercy and strength to carry on. Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

In Jesus, we can mourn honestly without mourning hopelessly. His presence at Lazarus’s tomb reminds us that grief is not a failure of faith and teaches us to accompany hurting people with patience, compassion, and the hope of resurrection. Scripture: John 11:32-36

A healthy church grows as its people learn to love, serve, and take responsibility for their relationships. This message invites each of us to protect unity, speak truth with gentleness, and pursue forgiveness and repair when we hurt one another. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, 11-16, 25-32