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Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I really thought I’d be farther along by now”? Pastor Jason continues our Become series by looking at Galatians 6:7-10 and why becoming more like Jesus is often slower and messier than we expect. Join us as we talk about what it looks like to keep taking faithful steps, trust God when we can’t see what He’s doing, and not give up when change feels slow. SOW FAITHFULLY Becoming more like Jesus happens through thousands of small, ordinary choices. As we keep in step with the Spirit, those choices may feel insignificant in the moment, but over time they shape who we are becoming. WAIT PATIENTLY There is often a gap between the seeds we sow and the growth we can see. Just because change isn’t visible doesn’t mean God isn’t at work. We can trust Him with what is happening beneath the surface. DON'T QUIT Following Jesus can feel slow, messy, and discouraging, especially when we find ourselves struggling with the same things again. But growth isn’t always a straight line. Keep taking the next faithful step, trusting that the God who began the work in us will be faithful to finish it.

Why do we hide the parts of ourselves we don’t want others to see? Pastor Jason continues our Become series by looking at Romans 7:15-25 and the false self we create to protect what’s underneath and the freedom Jesus offers us to come out of hiding. Join us as we discover what it looks like to stop managing what everyone sees and let Jesus meet us where we really are. We’re glad you’re worshiping with us today!

There can be a gap between what we believe about Jesus and who we are actually becoming. We can know the right things, believe the gospel, and still find ourselves stuck in the same patterns, struggles, and habits. And when we recognize that gap, our instinct is often to try to fix ourselves, whether by waiting for God to suddenly change us, working harder to earn change, or relying on our own willpower. But none of those were ever the plan. The truth is, we are all being formed by something. The question is what is shaping us and who we are becoming as a result. The good news of the gospel is that change really is possible. Jesus didn’t come only to forgive us, but to make us new and form us into people who look more like Him. We don’t change through our own strength, but through the power of Christ and the work of the Spirit within us. OUTLINE Ways We Try to Fix Ourselves When we recognize the gap between what we believe and who we’re becoming, we often turn to magic, merit, or willpower. But lasting change was never meant to come from waiting passively, earning our way forward, or simply trying harder. What’s Actually Forming You We are all becoming someone, whether we realize it or not. If we aren’t intentionally being formed by Jesus, the world around us will gladly shape our desires, habits, and lives for us. Through Christ, You Can Change Change is possible, not through our strength alone, but through the power of Christ and the work of the Spirit. The gospel doesn’t just forgive us; through Christ, God is forming us into people who look more like Jesus.

The gospel doesn’t just change our relationship with God; it changes our relationship with one another. In Christ, we’ve been welcomed into a family we had no claim to and brought near by His grace. At the cross, Jesus tore down the walls that once separated us and made us one. And because we have been welcomed so freely, we become people who make room for others. We don’t rebuild walls of hostility, prejudice, or division. Instead, we reflect the heart of Jesus by drawing near to one another and welcoming others with the same grace we have received. OUTLINE The Problem We Can’t Forget (v.11–12) We weren't just dead in sin; we were also outsiders. God overcame our alienation to bring us near. The Gospel We Can’t Forget (v.13–18) The cross doesn't only reconcile us to God, it reconciles us to each other. The Goal We Can't Forget (v.19–22) The end isn't just me and Jesus and a few of my friends; it's a new, unified people.

As Pastor Jason concludes our series, we’re turning to Revelation 21:1–5 and looking ahead to the everlasting hope God has promised us. Throughout this series, we’ve seen that even in a world broken by sin, God has always had a plan for redemption and restoration. One day, He will make all things new, and we will dwell with Him in a new heaven and a new earth, no longer marred by sin. What a glorious hope!

In this message, Pastor Jason traces God’s plan of redemption from Eden to Christ, showing how every promise points to the God who refuses to abandon His broken world. Through Ephesians 2, we see the heart of the gospel: though we were dead in sin... BUT GOD.....rich in mercy and great in love, made us alive in Christ and is making us new. Because we have a God who won't abandon us in our brokenness, we have hope!

Pastor Jason continues our series by looking at Genesis 3, and how sin broke the world God created and why we still feel the effects of that brokenness today. Yet, even in the midst of it all, God is at work, pursuing His people and pointing toward the rescue that would come through Jesus.

Pastor Jason begins our four-part series, From Eden to Everlasting, by walking through Genesis 1 and the world as God created it. Together, we’ll see what it means to be made in His image, created for relationship, and given purpose to cultivate what He has placed before us.

As we conclude our summer series, Pastor Jason challenges us to move beyond excuses and embrace the life God has called us to live. Through Proverbs 6, we're reminded that God's grace empowers us to faithfully pursue the work He has prepared for us.

What does it look like to be our brother's keeper? Pastor Cameron continues our summer series through Proverbs, exploring God's heart for justice, mercy, and caring for the vulnerable. Together, we'll be challenged to move beyond indifference and reflect the love of Christ in practical, everyday ways.

What are you allowing to shape your heart? This week, Pastor Steven Villacin continues our Proverbs series, exploring Proverbs 4:20–27 and God's wisdom for living with purpose and integrity.

How do we become people of wisdom? Join us as we continue our summer series and discover what Proverbs teaches about the importance of listening, learning, and receiving godly counsel. Together, we'll see how God shapes our lives through a humble, teachable heart.

We all have habits and blind spots that can affect the people around us—often without even realizing it. This week, we’ll see what Proverbs has to say about the behaviors that can quietly push others away and where those patterns come from. More importantly, we’ll discover that real change doesn’t come from trying harder, but from being fully known and deeply loved by God!

We're glad you're continuing with us in our Wisdom for Everyday Life series! This week, Pastor Stephen walks us through Proverbs 3:5-8, as we discover that true wisdom let's go of control and trusts completely in our God who will never fail.

We have more access to information than ever before, yet many of us still feel anxious, confused, and overwhelmed. In this message from Proverbs 1, Pastor Steven Villacin shows us how to discern the voices we listen to and why God’s wisdom is the path to true life.