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Turn on the news, read the latest report, study the projections, hear the stats…it’s not encouraging. You might even find yourself asking God where He is in the mess of what you see around you. Hear the words of Nahum and be reminded, “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in Him” (1:7). In this sermon, Pastor Jess reminds us of God’s promise that He will not leave evil unchecked nor allow it to prevail. He explains what it looks like to be people of praise in times of trouble. What does that look like today? Listen to this sermon and find out here!

Have you raised your hand? As you do the work of each day, whether it’s your weekday job, taking care of your kids, managing your home, or developing dreams and ideas, is your hand raised as one to be used by God? Or, does the work feel like a drag and the to-do list a burden? As we continue in our sermon series on the minor prophets, Pastor Jess takes us through the book of Micah, encouraging us to walk with deep motivation that reaches into all we do. He reminds us that the power of God is meant to be at work so deeply within that it comes out of our fingertips and touches the world around us. Press play today! You’ll be encouraged to return to whatever work you put your hands to with fresh motivation!

Who’s your Assyrian? Who or what do you place above the presence of God? It might be a group, a place, a celebrity, a political party, or it could even be someone who has wronged you. It might feel like living with an Assyrian isn’t that big of a deal, but how does that impact our allegiance to King Jesus? In his sermon, When Facing Contempt, Pr Jess walks us through the familiar story of Jonah in an entirely new light, explaining how we can be those who walk with our allegiance divided, keeping us from the perspective of King Jesus. This sermon comes with some impactful visuals, and we encourage you to watch it for the full experience. If you’re longing for your allegiance to Jesus to deepen, this sermon will inspire you in the best way! Listen and watch here!

Are you in a season of waiting, hoping, wondering, and contending? Do you find yourself growing tired of holding out and holding on? This sermon is for you. On Mother’s Day Sunday, our one and only Pastor Brenda brings the word and speaks to the seasons of "meanwhile." Speaking from the story of Jacob in Genesis, she encourages us to not forget the promises of God and to be people of preparation and declaration. This sermon is not just for moms; it’s one we all need to hear! Listen in today and be encouraged in your "meanwhile"!

Sometimes we feed on the wrong thing, and we’re not talking about cookies and donuts. Sometimes our appetite for superiority, pride, and ambition control what we see. Teaching through the book of Obadiah, Pastor Jess challenges us to be those who seek to see the reflection of the glory of God in the faces of those around us. Instead of playing superior, cracking jokes, and taking advantage, he reminds us to be people of praise. Are you ready to be reminded of the glory of God in the faces around you? It’s time for a new appetite. Listen today, and get ready to feed differently!

Justice—it's a word we hear in courtrooms, see held on street corners, and find at the top of social petitions. But where is justice in the Bible? As we continue in our Minor Chord sermon series, Pastor Jess takes us into the book of Amos, encouraging us to see how God’s definition of justice builds His house. It’s not a system of rules, laws, and policies but of intention, connection, and delight. Are you longing for a world that reflects Kingdom justice? Hear the invitation to step into God’s streams of justice today. Listen here; it just might change how you speak and see tomorrow.