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What does it mean to be fully committed to following Jesus? In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini continues our Values That Will Change Your Life series with a message on Commitment. Looking at Matthew 10:37–39 and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3, we are challenged to examine the conditions we place on our commitment to Christ. Following Jesus was never meant to be convenient. It's a call to surrender our lives, lay aside our competing loves, and choose Him above everything else. Instead of saying, "Jesus, I'll follow You IF..." what would it look like to say, "Jesus, I'll follow You EVEN IF..."? The question isn't whether Jesus has a piece of your life, but whether He has all of it. 📖 Matthew 10:37–39 | Daniel 3:17–18

Built Different | Values That Will Change Your Life What is truth in a world where it’s becoming harder to know what’s real? In week three of our Values That Will Change Your Life series, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores the value of truth and what it means to build our lives on Jesus. In John 14:6, Jesus declares that He is the way, the truth, and the life. But knowing the truth and living according to it are two different things. Through Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24–27, we’re reminded that the foundation of our lives matters, especially when storms come. Three ways to build your life on the truth: Receive the truth.Respond to the truth.Remain in the truth.Following Jesus doesn’t mean we’ll never face difficulties, but building our lives on His Word gives us a foundation that can stand through every storm. Reflection: Where in your life do you know what God says, but aren’t yet living it? Receive His Word. Respond to His Word. Remain in His Word. Because the life that stands is the life built on Jesus. Make the opening more engaging. Reduce repeated references to truth.

What happens when the hurt we hold onto gives the enemy a foothold in our lives? In this message, “Aiding the Enemy,” Anthony Lucarini continues our Values That Will Change Your Life series by exploring the value of forgiveness. Through Ephesians 4:25–32, we’re reminded that bitterness, unresolved anger, and unforgiveness can create division and give the enemy ground in our lives. Biblical forgiveness is more than saying, “I forgive you.” It’s a spiritual weapon that pushes back the darkness and brings freedom through the grace of Jesus. In this message, we’ll discover three qualities of biblical forgiveness: Forgiveness reveals the root.Forgiveness releases debt.Forgiveness reflects the cross.We don’t forgive because the offense was small. We forgive because the mercy we’ve received is great. Who are you still fighting? Discover how surrendering hurt to Jesus can break the cycle of bitterness and help you walk in the freedom of forgiveness. 📖 Scripture: Ephesians 4:25–32 | Hebrews 12:14–15 | Matthew 18:21–35

What does it really mean to love others like Jesus? In John 13:34–35, Jesus gives His disciples a command to love one another as He has loved them. But in a culture where love is often shaped by feelings, personal preferences, and expectations, how do we know what genuine biblical love looks like? In this message, Pastor Anthony Lucarini explores why Jesus must be our standard for love and how His example challenges the way we approach our everyday relationships. Through the powerful account of Jesus washing His disciples' feet, you'll discover why love requires intentional choices, how Jesus demonstrated sacrificial love even toward those who would betray Him, and why the way we love others is one of the clearest expressions of our faith. Who is God calling you to love, even when you don't feel like it?

What does it actually look like to live out the Great Commission in everyday life? In Matthew 28:16–20, Jesus gives His followers a clear mission: go and make disciples. That mission isn’t reserved for pastors, missionaries, or church leaders. If you’ve been reached by the gospel, you’ve been sent with it. In this message, Pastor Daniel Lucas traces God’s heart for the nations from His promise to Abraham in Genesis, through Daniel’s vision of the coming King, to Jesus’ Great Commission and the multitude from every nation pictured in Revelation. You’ll discover why making disciples can happen as you go through ordinary life, why you don’t need to have all the answers before sharing your faith, and how Jesus’ promise to be with you gives you confidence to begin. Who is one person in your life who needs to know Jesus? Begin praying for them by name, ask God for an opportunity, and trust Him with what happens next.

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.