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All In As We Give | 1 Kings 17 | Pastor Jeff Cranston What does it really mean to be ALL IN when it comes to giving? In this message from our All In series, Pastor Jeff Cranston walks through the powerful story of Elijah and the widow in 1 Kings 17. In a season of drought, fear, and uncertainty, God asks an unlikely woman to trust Him with what little she has—and He proves Himself faithful to provide. This story reminds us that generosity is more than what we put in an offering. It is about trusting God with our resources, our circumstances, and our future. As we explore this passage, we’ll see that ALL IN giving involves: • Obedience — We obey, and God supplies. • Remembering — We look back at God's faithfulness to build confidence for what comes next. • Trusting — We give even when generosity feels uncomfortable or counterintuitive. • Courage — We choose to trust what God has promised, even when we cannot yet see the outcome. • Dependence — We learn to put our “full weight” on God. Whether it’s through our finances, time, possessions, or service, generosity gives us an opportunity to grow in our dependence on God and recognize His faithfulness in every season of life. Challenge: Take one step toward being an ALL IN giver this week. Give something to God first that you would normally keep for yourself.

How do you know if you're actually growing spiritually? In Ephesians 4:13–16, Paul gives Christians a picture of spiritual maturity. The goal isn't simply spending more years around church or accumulating more biblical knowledge. It's continuing to grow so that our lives increasingly reflect Jesus. In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores what spiritual growth looks like, why time alone doesn't produce spiritual maturity, and why your growth matters to the entire church. He also shares practical ways to begin growing through God's Word, prayer, and relationships with other believers. Spiritual growth often happens slowly enough that we don't notice it from one day to the next. But over time, the difference becomes clear. You don't have to become mature in a day, but you can take a step toward maturity today.

All In: All In As We Gather | Hebrews 10:19–25 What does it really mean to be “all in” when it comes to the church? In the first message of our All In series, Pastor Jeff Cranston walks through Hebrews 10:19–25 and reminds us that Christianity was never meant to be lived in isolation. Because of what Christ has accomplished, we can draw near to God with confidence, hold firmly to our hope, and encourage one another toward love and good works. Church is more than simply attending a service—it’s a committed community of believers who help one another remain faithful to Christ. This week, we’re challenged to stop asking only, “What did I get out of church?” and instead ask, “Who needs me?” Join us as we learn what it looks like to be All In as We Gather.

What sort of people should we be while we wait for Jesus to return? In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston walks through 2 Peter 3:10–18 and reminds us that knowing where history is headed should change how we live today. Jesus is coming again, and while we wait, we aren’t called to sit still—we’re called to grow. Peter challenges us to live with expectation, pursue holiness, remain grounded in God’s Word, and continue growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. God’s patience gives us time to turn to Him, grow in Him, and live faithfully for Him. What sort of people ought we to be? People who are: • Expecting Christ’s return • Living for Christ • Growing in Christ • Grounded in God’s Word • Walking in holiness and obedience 📖 Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10–18 Am I simply waiting for Jesus, or am I growing while I wait?

The Day is Still Coming. In this message from 2 Peter 3:1–9, Pastor Jeff Cranston reminds us that Jesus’ return is certain—even when it may feel like we have been waiting for a long time. God’s timing is not the same as ours, and what may seem like a delay is actually an opportunity for God’s patience and grace. Together, we’ll explore why it is important to remember God’s promises, trust His Word over our circumstances, and live each day ready for Christ’s return. God has not forgotten His promises, and He is not late. Join us as we learn how to remain confident while waiting on God and ask ourselves an important question: If we truly believed Jesus could return at any moment, how would we live differently today? 📖 Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1–9

How can you tell whether a Christian teacher is actually trustworthy? In 2 Peter 2:10–22, Peter gives believers a practical framework for recognizing false teaching and evaluating the voices influencing their faith. A message can sound convincing and a teacher can appear credible, but Peter encourages Christians to look deeper. In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores three questions that can help us develop biblical discernment. Is what they're teaching rooted in Scripture? Does their character match their message? Where is their teaching ultimately leading the people who follow it? With more access to sermons, podcasts, social media, and Christian content than ever before, learning to test what we hear matters. Peter's words encourage us to know God's Word, pay attention to the fruit of those we follow, and keep our attention centered on Jesus, our Good Teacher and Good Shepherd.

How can you recognize false teaching when it sounds biblical? In 2 Peter 1:20–2:10, Peter warns Christians that spiritual deception can be difficult to recognize because false teaching often contains enough truth to sound convincing. His answer begins with knowing the genuine article well. God has spoken through Scripture, and His Word gives us a trustworthy foundation for evaluating the voices competing for our attention. In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston explains why Christians can trust the Bible as God’s inspired Word, how false teaching affects the way we live, and how to develop biblical discernment. He also explores four practical questions that can help you evaluate Christian teaching and points to Peter’s encouragement that God knows how to sustain and rescue His people.

Why do Christians need to keep hearing Gospel truths they already know? In 2 Peter 1:12-19, Peter knows his time on earth is growing short. As he prepares for his "departure," his attention turns toward the believers who will continue following Jesus after he is gone. He wants them to remember the Gospel, recognize the danger of spiritual drift, and build their lives on the truth of God's Word. In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores Peter's final reminders and what they mean for Christians today. You'll discover how remembering Gospel truth protects your faith, how eternity changes the way we view life and death, and why Scripture provides a trustworthy foundation for everything we believe.

Have you ever wondered why spiritual growth seems slow—or why it's easy to feel spiritually stuck? In 2 Peter 1:5-11, Peter reminds believers that while God provides everything we need for life and godliness, He also calls us to intentionally pursue spiritual maturity. Growth doesn't happen by accident. As we cultivate virtues like self-control, perseverance, godliness, and love, God shapes us into people who reflect the character of Christ. In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston explains why discipleship requires discipline, how spiritual stagnation leads to spiritual blindness, and why growing faith produces growing assurance.

Have you ever felt like you needed something more before you could truly follow God? In the opening verses of 2 Peter, the apostle Peter reminds believers that through Jesus Christ, God has already provided everything we need for life and godliness. Rather than searching for the next breakthrough or relying on our own strength, we're invited to grow in a personal relationship with Christ and trust the promises He has already given us. In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores what it means to "work what you've got" by living from the sufficiency of Christ instead of the scarcity we often feel. Discover how knowing God personally transforms our lives, why His promises are enough, and how His provision equips us to stand firm in every season.

How do you stay faithful in a world full of distractions, temptation, and spiritual opposition? In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston walks through 1 Peter 5:8-14 and reminds us that the Christian life requires spiritual awareness, steady faith, and confidence in God's grace. Peter encourages believers to stay alert, resist the enemy, and remember that God is still restoring, strengthening, and establishing His people. This message explores spiritual warfare, the hope of God's grace, and the simple rhythms that help Christians stand firm every day.

What weight are you carrying today? In this message from 1 Peter 5:1-7, Pastor Jeff Cranston explores Peter's final encouragement to the early church. As he closes his letter, Peter calls believers to lead with humility, follow willingly, and cast every anxiety on God because He cares deeply for His people. This message looks at biblical leadership, the beauty of humility, and the freedom that comes when we stop carrying burdens God never intended us to bear. If anxiety, pressure, or the need to stay in control has been weighing you down, you'll discover why trusting the Chief Shepherd changes the way we walk through life.

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, many Christians are asking an important question. How should followers of Jesus think about patriotism, freedom, and their responsibility to the nation they call home? In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston explores five biblical pillars that help us understand God's providence throughout history, the blessing of religious liberty, the Church's influence in society, and why the Gospel remains the greatest hope for America and every nation.

Why does God allow suffering? How should Christians respond when life becomes painful? In this message from 1 Peter 4:12-19, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores a biblical theology of suffering and helps us discover why Peter tells believers not to be surprised by trials. Instead, suffering becomes a place where God refines our faith, reveals what we truly trust, and prepares us for eternity.

"You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave." The Eagles wrote that line about Hollywood. But it could just as easily describe the pull of the life you lived before Christ (the crowd, the habits, the identity that seems impossible to walk away from for good). In this message, Pastor Jeff Cranston unpacks 1 Peter 4:1–11 and Peter's challenge to live the "no longer" life: fully reoriented away from the old crowd, the old patterns, and the old version of yourself, and toward the will of God and the community of believers.