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What do you do when what you believe about God doesn't seem to match what you're experiencing in life? In Psalm 73, Asaph wrestles with a question many of us have asked: Why does life seem so unfair? Why do those who ignore God seem to prosper while those who follow Him struggle? In this message, Pastor Adam Haugen reminds us that God isn't threatened by our honest questions. Through Asaph's journey, we discover how God's presence changes our perspective, how worship strengthens our faith, and why God's grip on us is stronger than our grip on Him. When life doesn't add up, don't walk away. Walk in.

Loving people is easy…until you actually have to deal with people! But what happens when loving someone is inconvenient, costs you something, or they don't love you back? In Part 2 of The Mission, Pastor Adam Haugen challenges us to move beyond good intentions and discover what it really means to love our neighbors the way Jesus does. Because caring is free, but real love costs.

We all know the right answer: God goes first. But is that what our lives actually look like? In part one of The Mission, Pastor Adam unpacks the greatest commandment — to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind — and the one truth that changes everything about how we get there. Because before God ever asked you to put Him first… He went first. This isn’t a message about trying harder, praying more, or finally getting your act together. It’s an invitation to build your whole life on a love you’ve already been given. God wants first. But thank God — God went first. And because He loved you first, love follows.

What do you do when you’re trying to trust God, but the story of your life feels stuck? In the final message of our Esther series, When You Can’t See God, Pastor Adam shares how Esther’s story reminds us that we don’t need to see the whole plan to take the next faithful step. When the outcome is uncertain, prayer prepares us, obedience moves us forward, and God is still working in ways we may not yet be able to see. God may seem invisible in the moment, but He will be undeniable in the outcome. What is your next faithful step?

What do you do when you’re faithful, but nothing seems to be changing? In Esther 3–4, we see that God can be working even when He feels silent. Your faithfulness isn’t wasted, your waiting may be preparation, and you were never meant to carry every burden alone. In this message, Pastor Michael Norman shares how to trust God in the hidden seasons and keep moving forward when you can’t yet see what He is doing.

What do you do when you’re praying, obeying, and trying to be faithful—but you still can’t see what God is doing? In Part 1 of When You Can’t See God, Pastor Adam Haugen looks at the story of Esther and the hidden ways God works through unlikely people, ordinary moments, and circumstances that don’t make sense yet. If you’re in a season where God feels silent or distant, this message will encourage you to keep trusting Him. God may seem invisible in the moment, but He will be undeniable in the outcome.

God changes lives through ordinary people who intentionally share the hope of Jesus and invest their lives in others. In this message, Hillarie Markfort challenges us to live out the vision of Glad Tidings: Declare Hope. Develop People.We’re called to notice the people God has placed around us, share what Jesus has done in our lives, point people toward Him, and walk with others as they grow. Your assignment may be closer than you think—and it may already have a name. Who is your one?

What do you do when God doesn’t move the way—or when—you expected? In the final week of I Need a Miracle, Kasey Murphy looks at two powerful miracles from John 9 and John 11 and reminds us that we can trust both God’s methods and His timing. Sometimes miracles are instantaneous, sometimes they come through a process, and sometimes God asks us to wait. But even when we can’t understand what He is doing, we can trust His heart. Ultimately, the greatest miracle isn’t simply what Jesus can do for us—it’s knowing Jesus Himself.

What do you do when the need is bigger than what you can handle? In Small Obedience, Pastor Adam continues the I Need a Miracle series through John 6, looking at the feeding of the 5,000 and Jesus walking on water. Sometimes we’re waiting for God to do something big while Jesus is simply asking us for a small yes. Bring what you have. Let Jesus into the boat. You don’t have to control the outcome—the miracle is God’s part. The yes is ours.

What do you do when what you need is bigger than what you can do? In the first message of I Need a Miracle, Pastor Adam looks at three miracles from the Gospel of John that reveal not only what Jesus can do, but who He is. You’ll discover a Savior who cares about what worries you, can be trusted before you see anything change, and wants to do something deeper than simply fix your circumstances. If you’re waiting, worried, or asking God to move, this message will remind you: the Miracle Maker is still worth trusting.

We all get hurt. We all get misunderstood. And if we’re not careful, what happened to us can begin shaping who we become. In this message, Pastor Amber Haugen challenges us to recognize the hidden weight of offense and what it can quietly do to our relationships, our hearts, and our walk with God. If you’ve been replaying a conversation, holding onto a hurt, or struggling to move past what someone did, this message will help you choose freedom, extend grace, and learn how to be hurt without becoming hard.

What do you do when God feels silent, life does not make sense, and doubt starts getting loud? In part two of Tactics of the Enemy, Pastor Adam explores how the enemy uses lies to distort what we believe about God—and what we believe about ourselves. Through the stories of Eve, Gideon, and Job, discover why doubt does not have to destroy your faith, how humility protects your heart from pride and insecurity, and why God’s presence is greater than your unanswered questions.

What if the enemy’s most effective tactic is not convincing you to do something wrong—but convincing you to do nothing at all? Apathy can quietly cloud our clarity, shift responsibility onto others, and cause us to become passive where God has called us to be purposeful. In part one of Tactics of the Enemy, Pastor Adam Haugen reveals how spiritual drift begins, why “later” can become a dangerous lifestyle, and how intentional obedience creates movement. Listen and discover how to confront apathy, take responsibility, and begin pursuing God’s purpose for your life.

Have you ever wanted more of God—but felt unsure about anything that seemed unfamiliar or hard to understand? In this message, Pastor Adam invites you to move beyond fear, pressure, and past experiences to discover what Scripture says about the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit. You’ll be encouraged to pursue God with an open heart, trust His Word, and pray a simple but life-changing prayer: “God, I want everything You have for me—nothing more, nothing less, and nothing else.”

What if God wants to show you something you need to know, give you wisdom for what to do next, or use you to communicate a God-inspired word to someone at just the right moment? The gifts of the Holy Spirit were given to help us and to help others. This message will help you recognize His promptings, discern His voice, and become more confident responding when God wants to work through you.