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Do you believe God wants a relationship with you—or do the thoughts playing in your head tell you otherwise? In this message from our “Strength in Weakness” series, Russ explores 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 and how God has made reconciliation possible through Jesus. We examine the “broken soundtracks” that keep us from accepting God’s grace and living as Christ’s ambassadors. As we replace those limiting thoughts with God’s truth, we discover that being a new creation means carrying his love, kindness, and mercy into our relationships and everyday lives.

Strength in Weakness week 5.

In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul reminds us that God’s strength is often most evident in our weakness. Russ explores what it means to be ordinary, fragile vessels carrying the extraordinary treasure of Jesus Christ. Through the struggles of life, we are called to maintain our integrity, keep our focus on Jesus, and never lose heart. Rather than denying the difficulties we face, we can acknowledge the reality of our circumstances while holding firmly to our hope in God’s ability to carry us through. Our weakness is not an obstacle to God’s work; it is part of His strategy.

As Maury Hills Church celebrates its 25th anniversary, Russ reflects on the church’s history, his personal journey, and the vision that continues to guide its future. In 2 Corinthians 3, Paul contrasts the old covenant of law with the new covenant established through Jesus, a covenant of grace that brings hope, confidence, and freedom. As ministers of this new covenant, we are all called to represent Jesus wherever life takes us, introducing others to the transforming power of His love and grace.

In week two of our 2 Corinthians study, we look at how Paul defended his ministry by pointing to a clear conscience and a life of "godly sincerity," one that can stand in the full light of God's truth. Through 2 Corinthians 1:12-23 and 2:14-17, we explore partnering with the Holy Spirit, spreading the fragrance of Christ even through suffering, and relying on God's grace rather than our own strength. This message challenges us to be intentional about what is forming us, because it will be either Jesus or this world, and to live with integrity and a legacy worth leaving behind.

Where is God when we suffer? In the first chapter of 2 Corinthians, Paul describes God as “the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.” In this message, Russ explores how God meets us in our pain, delivers us through our darkest moments, and uses the comfort we receive to help us comfort others. Our suffering does not have to be wasted. God can redeem even our deepest hurt and use it to bring hope and healing to someone else.

1 Timothy 6:3-21

How to Be a Healthy Church Series 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Hope Sunday is a celebration of the life-changing work of Hope Center Ministries. Hear updates and powerful testimonies from men whose lives and families are being restored through Christ-centered recovery.Discover how Hope Center Ministries is leading people struggling with addiction, along with their families, to become fully devoted followers of Jesus. You’ll also learn how you can get involved through prayer, financial support, volunteering, and encouraging those walking the road toward freedom and restoration

In this message, Trent Ogilvie uses a personal trainer metaphor to frame the Christian life as "a workout with God." It opens with a "Roll Call of the Redeemed" celebrating flawed biblical figures and closes with a story about a rusted motorcycle turning out to be Elvis Presley's, driving home that our worth comes from whose we are, not our condition.

How to Be a Healthy Church Week 3 (1 Timothy 3:1-16)

In this message from our “How to Be a Healthy Church” series, we explore 1 Timothy 2 and Paul’s call to pray without anger or disputing. Although Christians may disagree on difficult issues—including the role of women in the church—our goal is not to win arguments but to live peaceful, godly lives that point people to Jesus. Healthy churches approach one another with open hands, clothe themselves with good deeds, and keep the gospel at the center of every conversation.

In the opening message of our “How to Be a Healthy Church” series, we explore 1 Timothy 1 and Paul’s call to guard the truth of the gospel. As trust in churches and pastors declines, Scripture reminds us that healthy churches value character over influence, test what they hear, and remain anchored in sound doctrine. The gospel is not “Jesus plus” something else—it is the good news that Jesus came to save sinners and patiently transform us through His grace.

For generations, Christians have debated the rapture, the tribulation, and the millennial kingdom. But what does the book of Revelation actually say? In the final message of our Revelation series, we'll separate popular ideas from biblical teaching, explore the three major views of Revelation 20, and discover why this book wasn't written to fill us with fear about the future, but with hope and faithfulness in the present. (Revelation 20-22)

Revelation 4–19 contains some of the most mysterious and debated imagery in all of Scripture, but its central message is clearer than many people realize. In this message, we explore the four major approaches Christians have used to interpret Revelation—the Futurist, Preterist, Historicist, and Idealist views—and discover that faithful believers have disagreed on these chapters for centuries. Rather than focusing on predicting dates or decoding every symbol, we examine what all Christians can affirm: God is on the throne, the Lamb is victorious, judgment is coming, and followers of Jesus are called to remain faithful no matter the cost. Whether you see Revelation as future prophecy, first-century history, timeless spiritual truth, or some combination of the three, the book ultimately points us to the same hope—God reigns, Jesus wins, evil loses, and the church must endure in faith until the end. (Rev 4:1-19:21)