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Transitions naturally put us in the middle of what was and what is coming next, forcing us to stand in the tension of "not yet." In this series, Not Yet: Life in Transition, we explore how these in-between seasons are not wasted delays, but sacred invitations to deepen our intimacy with God. Anchored in Hebrews 11:1, we’ll look past what is visible to discover a faith that provides a solid, immovable foundation—grounded not in changing circumstances or predictable outcomes, but in the unwavering character of God. Join us as we learn to embrace the pause, cultivate a holy patience, and trust the Person walking with us through every change.

In Part 1 of Not Yet: Life in Transition (Week 3), we dive into Exodus 17:1–7 to explore what happens when God leads us into hard, dry places. Standing in the "Not Yet" season often brings an immediate sense of dryness and lack, tempting us to doubt God's goodness. But God doesn't lead us to an oasis, a well, or a river—He leads us to a Rock, pointing directly to Jesus as our ultimate source of living water. Every life transition moves through three crucial stages: the ending (letting go), the middle (the Not Yet), and the new beginning. Before we can embrace the new, we must navigate Stage 1—the "Letting Go" season. Join us as we examine how to grieve what was, break free from romanticizing past comforts, and anchor our faith in the Rock through life's desert seasons.

Transitions naturally put us in the middle of what was and what is coming next, forcing us to stand in the tension of "not yet." In this series, Not Yet: Life in Transition, we explore how these in-between seasons are not wasted delays, but sacred invitations to deepen our intimacy with God. Anchored in Hebrews 11:1, we’ll look past what is visible to discover a faith that provides a solid, immovable foundation—grounded not in changing circumstances or predictable outcomes, but in the unwavering character of God. Join us as we learn to embrace the pause, cultivate a holy patience, and trust the Person walking with us through every change.

Everyone loves traffic, right? Of course, not—and we go out of our way to avoid being stuck or delayed. But what about the traffic patterns of our minds? In the opening message of our mini-series, Who Has Your FIRST? Pastor Jay Cookingham looks at Psalm 5:3 to unpack a powerful three-step morning routine: speaking to God, preparing our mindset, and watching expectantly. Drawing on C.S. Lewis’s principle of putting "first things first" and Jesus' command in Matthew 6:33, this message challenges us to run a morning audit. Stop letting God be an afterthought in the frantic rush before you run out the door and learn how to give Him the honor and first place He deserves.

In week 6 of the "God is Good" series, Jay Cookingham explores the sacred, intimate invitation to "draw near" to God. Rather than checking items off a religious checklist, drawing near to God is about experiencing a high-stakes collision between our fragile humanness and His ultimate power. Discover how making three internal shifts—in worship (focus), humility (vulnerability), and repentance (embracing friction)—opens our hearts to step into His transforming goodness, weight, and refreshing presence.

You can show someone a beautiful picture of an award-winning recipe, read them every single ingredient from scratch, and explain the baking process—but until they take a bite for themselves, they will never truly understand how good it tastes. The same is true for our faith. In this moving message, Pastor Jay invites us out of the information desk and up to the Father's table. Grounded in Psalm 34:8, we look at the Hebrew concept of Ta'am (to taste and discern) and what it means to build an "Even If" faith. If life currently has a bitter or chaotic taste in your mouth, hear this clearly: your condition does not change His unchanging character. Learn how a strong warrior takes refuge by leaning their entire weight onto God.

God’s definition of goodness isn’t the absence of trouble; it’s the absolute assurance of His Presence in the middle of it. What happens when life goes sideways? In Week 4 of the God is Good series, Pastor Jay Cookingham dives into Genesis 37–40 to explore the harrowing story of Joseph. From being betrayed by his brothers and sold into slavery to being falsely accused and forgotten in an Egyptian dungeon, Joseph experienced deep, raw suffering. Drawing powerful parallels to his own journey of overcoming a childhood marked by abuse, Jay unpacks what it means when Scripture says, “The LORD was with Joseph.” Even in dark places, broken promises, and long seasons of waiting, God’s goodness isn’t defined by our circumstances—it’s defined by His relational proximity. If you are sitting in a financial dungeon, a relational wilderness, or a season of pain, this message is a gentle, direct reminder: God does not ask you to call the bad things good, but He promises never to leave you alone in them.

Christianity was never meant to be an intellectual theory or an abstract philosophy—it is meant to be walked out in real time. This week, we dive into Micah 6:8 and Psalm 84:11 to unpack a powerful, practical structural blueprint for our everyday lives. True blessings, favor, and honor flow naturally when we align our lives face-to-face (Nagad) with God. Pastor Jay explores what it looks like to actively do justice, deeply love kindness, and step into intentional humility (Tsana) by letting God navigate the destination, the pace, and the direction of our spiritual journey. Tune in to find out how bringing His presence with you changes everything.

When you look around at a chaotic, broken, or messy world, how do you determine what is genuinely good? In the launching message of our God is Good series, Pastor Jay Cookingham takes us back to the very first day of creation in Genesis 1. Discover how the Holy Spirit loves to move directly into the middle of empty, formless spaces to establish order, declare your intrinsic value, and build an abundant design out of chaos. If you have been carrying the exhausting, performance-driven burden of trying to earn or judge your own life, it’s time to stop defining good by your circumstances. Join us as we learn to surrender our expectations to the Creator who sets the ultimate standard of Tov (wholeness).

Preached on Pentecost Sunday, Week 18 of Holy Spirit Life shifts the lens from how we walk with the Spirit to what that walk looks like to the people around us. Drawing from Acts 4:13-14, Pastor Jay explores what it meant for ordinary, uneducated men like Peter and John to leave people "astonished" — not by their credentials, but by the unmistakable evidence that they had been with Jesus. Through Galatians 5:22-23 and the powerful story of the lame man healed at the Temple gate in Acts 3, this message reveals that Holy Spirit Life isn't primarily about what the Spirit does through us, but what He produces in us — fruit that restores, welcomes, and makes us recognizable to a world that needs to see Jesus.

What does it actually look like to walk in the Spirit — not in theory, but on a Monday morning, in the middle of a hard conversation, or in a moment of temptation? In Week 17 of Holy Spirit Life, Pastor Jay unpacks Galatians 5:16–25 to answer that very question. Drawing from Paul's contrast between the flesh and the Spirit, this message explores the remarkable promise that walking in the Spirit isn't about trying harder — it's about depending differently. Discover the difference between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit and walk away with a practical five-step pathway for living in daily step with the Holy Spirit.

In Week 16 of Holy Spirit Life, we explore what it means to be a dwelling place for God. As temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to live set apart, led by the Spirit, and walking in step with Him daily. This message unpacks how setting our minds on the Spirit leads to life, peace, and obedience—not as duty, but as a relational response. Discover how being filled with the Spirit transforms how we think, live, and follow God in everyday life.

Holy Spirit Life Week 15, explores the essential nature of the Holy Spirit not as a force to be used, but as a Person to know. It emphasizes that spiritual power and "fire" are not manufactured through effort but are the natural result of proximity and relationship with God. The message challenges believers to consider whether their lives truly reflect the reality of being a dwelling place for a holy God.

Holy Spirit Life Week 13 - Easter, celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the beginning of a "New Creation". It explores the dramatic events of the first Easter morning—the earthquake, the rolled-back stone, and the empty tomb—emphasizing that because the cross and tomb are unoccupied, hope has risen. The message uses the historical figure of Barabbas as a mirror for all believers, illustrating how Jesus' death provides a "redemptive exchange" where the guilty are set free and restored as sons and daughters of the Father.

Holy Spirit Life Week 12 — Palm Sunday, explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem through the lens of all four Gospels. It contrasts the loud praises of the crowds with the hidden expectations they held, focusing on Jesus’ warning that "the stones would cry out" if His disciples were silenced. The message shifts from the physical stones of the Temple to the "living stones" of the Church, challenging believers to recognize Jesus for who He truly is and to offer authentic worship that cannot be silenced by feelings or religious opposition.