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Our world is full of upgrades, add-ons, and promises that the next thing will make life better. But what about our faith? Are we sometimes tempted to believe that Jesus is a good beginning, but we need something more? In this sermon we'll look at Colossians 2:1–23 and Paul's reminder that our spiritual lives are complete in Christ. Don't settle for substitutes. Hold fast to Jesus!

Who is really in charge of your life? This week in our Christ Alone series, we’ll discover why Jesus is not simply one important part of our lives—He is supreme over all things. In Colossians 1:15–29, Paul reminds us that Christ is the image of the invisible God, the head of the church, and the One who has reconciled us to God through His finished work on the cross. Because of who Jesus is and what He has done, we can see Him for who He truly is, rest in His finished work, and pursue maturity in Him. Join us as we explore what it means to live with Christ at the center of everything.

What does it mean for Christ to be enough? In the opening of Colossians, Paul reminds us that the Gospel is more than the message that brings us to Jesus—it is the truth that continues to shape our lives. As we explore Colossians 1:1–14, we discover that Christ is Enough to give us a new foundation, a new way to live, and what we could never accomplish for ourselves. Through Jesus, we are rescued from the domain of darkness and brought into His kingdom, where redemption and forgiveness are found. When Christ is enough, His Gospel produces a life that bears fruit. Join us as we begin our six-week journey through Christ Alone and consider what it means to place Jesus at the center of every part of our lives.

What we have received by grace is something we are called to pass on. In this message from 2 Timothy 2:1–6, we are reminded that discipleship is not just about growing in our own faith—it is about helping someone else grow in theirs.

What happens when the wounds of yesterday meet the grace of God today? In “God’s Grace Restores,” we return to Joseph’s story in Genesis 42–45 and discover how God can bring healing, forgiveness, and restoration out of years of brokenness. Joseph’s brothers must face their past, Joseph must decide what to do with their betrayal, and God reveals that what looked like a family’s greatest failure was never outside His greater purpose. Most importantly, Joseph’s story points us to Jesus—the One who doesn’t just restore broken relationships, but restores us to God.

What happens when God finally opens the door you’ve been waiting for? In Genesis 41, Joseph moves from the prison to the palace—but his promotion isn’t simply a reward for surviving the past. It’s a preparation for God’s purpose. In this week’s message, When God’s Purpose Is Revealed, we discover what it means to be ready when God opens the door, faithful when He gives us influence, and willing to lift others when He lifts us. Because sometimes what looks like a setback is actually God setting the stage for something greater.

What do you do when you’ve prayed, remained faithful, and you’re still waiting? In Week 3 of our JOSEPH series, we look at Genesis 40 and a season when Joseph’s circumstances seem stuck, reminding us that God may be working even when we can't see movement. Waiting can test our patience, but it can also deepen our trust, shape our character, and prepare us for what God has ahead. God's timing may be delayed from our perspective, but it is never without purpose.

This week in our Joseph series, we continue Joseph’s journey from the pit into Egypt, where he faces a new kind of test. In Potiphar’s house, Joseph chooses faithfulness when temptation and pressure make compromise easier, reminding us that God’s presence is greater than our circumstances. Even when doing the right thing leads to false accusations and prison, “the LORD is with Joseph.” Joseph’s story points us to Jesus, the greater faithful Son, who remains obedient through temptation, suffering, and ultimately the cross. God is always at work, even when we can’t see what He’s doing.