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Pastor Eric Nelson opens “Refuge: A Noah Series” with “The Mountain of Delight,” exploring how God created us to enjoy His presence and find refuge in Him. Connecting the Garden of Eden, Noah’s ark, and the cross, this message reveals God’s ongoing work of bringing delight out of chaos. Discover how the God who renews the world can also renew your life, even when everything feels overwhelming.

In the final message of our Witness series, Pastor Eric Nelson explores Acts 19 and how the gospel transformed the culture of Ephesus. Drawing connections to life in Utah, he challenges us to recognize what our culture worships and learn to both appreciate it and confront its idols with the truth of Jesus. Discover how redirecting our worship toward Jesus equips us to love our neighbors and live as bold, faithful witnesses.

In this Celebration Sunday message, Pastor Eric Nelson explores Luke 15 to show how God celebrates when the lost are found and invites us to share in His joy. As SMCC celebrates stories of life change, progress toward the 2030 vision, and the launch of Hurricane Valley, we’re reminded that every number represents a person whose story is being rewritten by Jesus. Discover why celebration is a practice of gratitude rooted in God’s faithfulness and how we can make room for others to experience His grace, truth, and joy.

What happens when discouragement, fear, and opposition get in the way of sharing our faith? Continuing our WITNESS series in Acts 18, we follow Paul’s ministry in Corinth and discover that the power of our witness rests in the gospel and the presence of Jesus. This message encourages us to keep speaking, trust that God is already working, and remember that the mission depends on Jesus—and he invites us into it.

In Acts 17, Paul shows us how to talk about Jesus with people who see the world differently: listen, understand their story, and find a place to connect. He shares the truth about Jesus’ death and resurrection while treating the people of Athens with care. This message invites us to love the person in front of us, point them to Jesus, and trust God with their response.

In this message from the WITNESS series, we explore Paul’s first missionary journey and the courage it took to follow God into the unknown. Paul’s story reminds us that witnessing isn’t about having every answer—it’s about faithfully sharing what we’ve seen Jesus do and persevering when resistance comes. One simple step of obedience can become the first domino God uses to change someone’s eternity, so what’s your next first?

What if you can be deeply committed to a mission—and still have the wrong one? Through Saul’s transformation in Acts 9, we trace the journey from opposition to interest, commitment, disciple-making, difficulty, and multiplication. Discover why following Jesus means moving beyond consumer Christianity to embrace your identity as an everyday missionary, sent to help others find their place in God’s mission.

Life is full of missing pieces, but we cannot fix the brokenness within us on our own. In Missing Pieces, Pastor Matt Parker explains how Jesus saves us and how God’s Word teaches, corrects, and shapes us piece by piece. No matter what is missing in your life, there is hope and help for everyone through Jesus and God’s Word.

In the final message of the Lions and Flames series, Pastor Eric Nelson explores Daniel 7 and the terrifying reality of earthly powers that rise and fall like beasts, reminding us that God remains seated on the throne as the ultimate Judge. Through Daniel’s vision of the Son of Man, we are reminded that Jesus will come, evil will ultimately be defeated, and God’s people—the saints—will receive an everlasting kingdom. As we live faithfully in the midst of a broken world, we can patiently wait with hope for the day when the saints go marching in and Christ reigns forever.

In “Big News,” Part 4 of Lions & Flames, we explore Daniel’s unwavering faithfulness in the face of the lions’ den. Daniel’s story shows us how to obey God while respecting earthly authorities and how to trust His will regardless of the outcome. Even the smallest acts of faithfulness can make a greater impact than we may ever see.

In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us what it looks like to remain faithful when the world pressures us to bow. Their story reveals how control works, what righteous resistance looks like, and why devotion to Jesus becomes most visible when following Him costs something. In this message, we’re reminded that Jesus may not always rescue us from the fire, but He promises to be with us and rescue us through it.

Worry grows when life feels uncertain and out of our control—but what if the cure isn’t gaining more control, but learning to trust? In part two of Lions and Flames, Pastor Eric Nelson explores Daniel 2, where Daniel faces an impossible situation and discovers that God’s wisdom, power, and kingdom are greater than even the most powerful rulers on earth. Discover how what God has already revealed through Jesus can give us confidence in the unknown and why lasting peace comes from trust, not control.

In a world that constantly pulls us in different directions, the book of Daniel challenges us to live with convictions that stand firm against the current of culture. This message explores how Daniel's unwavering identity in God enabled him to remain faithful, influence a powerful nation, and show that true discipleship is built through intentional, pre-decided obedience. Discover how strengthening your convictions today prepares you to faithfully follow Jesus, even when going against the flow comes at a cost.

In this Student Sunday message, Sean Klein challenges us to consider who is shaping the next generation and reminds us that faith is always one generation away from being forgotten—or faithfully passed on. Looking at the stories of Joshua, Judges, and Deuteronomy, he explores how spiritual drift happens, why intentional discipleship matters, and how parents, grandparents, mentors, and the entire church can model an authentic faith in everyday life. This message is a powerful call to invest in the next generation, recognizing that the ordinary moments of today can have an eternal impact on tomorrow.

Pastor Eric Nelson explores the powerful question, "What's your top card?"—the core identity that shapes how you see yourself and live your life. Through Colossians 3, he contrasts the unstable identities built on performance, feelings, or others' opinions with the unshakable identity found in Jesus Christ, showing how the gospel doesn't just change our behavior—it gives us a completely new story. Discover the freedom that comes from delighting in who God says you are and allowing your identity in Christ to become the foundation for every part of your life.