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"If we are not transformed by the power of the next stage, the inescapable default is that we continue to be conformed to this one." This powerful exploration of Romans 12:1-2 challenges us to reconsider our expectations about spiritual transformation. Many of us have absorbed a version of the gospel that emphasizes our sinfulness so heavily that we don't actually expect real change until heaven. We've internalized messages that keep us stuck, whether from difficult childhoods, repeated struggles with sin, or just the relentless negativity of our cultural moment. But here's the revolutionary truth: God's expectation is that we experience next-age transformation right now, in this present age. 

"When we are crucified with Christ so that we no longer live, we are no longer seen, but it is Christ who lives through us." What does it truly mean to follow Jesus? This powerful message takes us beyond Palm Sunday celebrations to the heart of discipleship found in Matthew 16:24-26.

At the heart of this message lies a profound examination of three interconnected questions that shape our entire spiritual existence: What is our view of God? What is our view of ourselves? And what is our understanding of the gospel? These aren't merely theological exercises but deeply personal inquiries that determine how we live, love, and serve. The sermon draws us into Mark 1:14-15, where Jesus proclaims that the kingdom of God is at hand, calling us to repent and believe. 

What if the God of the universe is speaking to us every single day, but we've simply forgotten how to recognize His voice? This message takes us deep into John 10, where Jesus describes Himself as the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name. Just as newborn babies recognize their mother's voice within weeks of birth, and sheep distinguish their shepherd's call from all others, we too are designed to know the voice of our Creator.

This sermon explores Jesus' teaching on prayer, specifically the Lord's Prayer.  Pastor Kelli emphasizes that prayer is fundamentally about relationship with God as our Father and involves several key components: adoration, surrender, petition, confession, and deliverance from spiritual warfare. The central challenge is to move beyond rote recitation and pray with "shameless audacity," persistently and boldly asking God for things beyond our capacity, trusting in His limitless resources.

"I abide so that I can abound. I can't abound without abiding. Abiding without abounding is the disciple without a mission." At the heart of this message lies a profound truth that challenges us to examine the relationship between our spiritual intimacy with Christ and our active participation in His mission. Drawing from John 15, we're confronted with Jesus's powerful declaration: 'I am the vine, you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit.' But here's the revolutionary insight... it isn't just about bearing a little fruit; it's about abundance, overflow, and leftovers. This sermon unpacks a critical tension many of us face: the balance between abiding and abounding.

"May we become the body of Christ for the broken and dying world around us. That we would truly be the hands and feet of Jesus to a broken and dying world that we would awaken the broken to a life of wholeness found in Jesus." Kelli's message takes us deep into the heart of what it means to be a praying church and the body of Christ in a broken world. Drawing from Ephesians 1:15-23, we encounter Paul's passionate prayer for the church—a prayer that transcends time and speaks directly to our own spiritual journey today. At its core, this message challenges us to move beyond prayer as a mere checklist of requests and into meaningful, transformative conversation with God. We're reminded that prayer changes us more than anything else, serving as the pivot action that shifts everything in our Christian community. 

We celebrated a holy transition as the baton was passed from Pastor Derrick to Pastor Kelli Wommack. With Superintendent McAvoy speaking on calling and Bishop Cowart reminding us of the moment Pastor Derrick first stepped into this role, we were invited to reflect on God’s faithfulness past, present, and future. Rooted in Acts 13, the message reminded us that calling does not originate from human institutions or personal ambition, but from the Holy Spirit Himself. As the church in Antioch gathered in prayer, fasting, and worship, God spoke clearly, showing us that He often reveals His will when we posture ourselves in desperate dependence on Him.

"The greatest testimony we have to this broken world is the unity of the church. And the greatest defense to the influence and powers of the enemy is the unity of this church." - Pastor Kelli In His final prayer before the cross, Jesus revealed that our greatest witness to the world is not programs or strategies, but unity. Rooted in John 17, this message calls us to live as one, just as Christ prayed we would.

This Advent message takes us deep into Isaiah 7, revealing how the virgin birth challenges us far beyond mere intellectual acceptance. When King Ahaz faced a terrifying military crisis, God didn't just offer him proof... He challenged him to trust. The sign of a virgin conceiving wasn't primarily about satisfying doubt; it was about demonstrating God's faithfulness to save His people when they're besieged by brokenness. Today, we face our own sieges: death, broken relationships, financial stress, mental and physical struggles. Like Ahaz, we're tempted to panic and seek security in all the wrong places... substances, obsessive control, or false saviors that care nothing about us. But the virgin birth reveals something staggering: God Himself stepped into human history to fight our battles. 

This Advent sermon explores God's global mission through the lens of Isaiah 2:1-5, examining how the church has inherited ancient Israel's calling to reveal God's kingdom to the nations. Pastor Mason Stewart emphasizes that mission is not merely about sharing a message but about living as a community that embodies the kingdom of God.

This powerful exploration of Isaiah 11, Pastor Jason challenges us to see ourselves not as spectators of ancient prophecy, but as participants in the same mission that ancient Israel failed to fulfill. We're confronted with uncomfortable questions: Have we replaced worship of the one true God with modern idols?