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Church Alive exists so that people can hear the good news of Jesus Christ. We have one service every Sunday at 10:00am. We offer classes for the children during our 10:00am service. Also visit our Impact Youth page to see what is going on with the Youth, C2 for college and career, and ChurchAliveYoungCouples, small groups, men & women's ministries, Young at Heart, children, and what we're about.

  1. MAR 8

    Divine Dome

    Pastor Owen Mason’s message “Divine Dome” focuses on the helmet of salvation described in Ephesians 6:17 and how it protects the believer’s mind. The sermon begins by reminding us that all people have sinned and that salvation comes only through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for us while we were still sinners. Through Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection, believers are freed from sin and given new life with no condemnation for those who are in Him. Understanding our identity in Christ is crucial because the enemy often tries to distort truth and create doubt about God’s word. When we live in the security of our salvation, our thoughts, words, and actions begin to produce the fruit of a transformed life.

    29 min

  2. MAR 1

    Renew and Refill: Faith

    In “Renew and Refill: Faith,” Pastor Owen Mason presents faith as God’s gift that is received through hearing His Word, anchored in His promises, and expressed through humble obedience. Faith is not self-generated effort but a response to grace; salvation is given by God, and believers are created for good works that flow from that gift. God’s promises shape daily life by calling believers to remember His benefits, trust His unbreakable love, and live with sober humility. True faith is active—belief naturally produces action, just as a living body shows signs of life. Faith also functions as spiritual protection. Like a shield, it extinguishes accusation, fear, and condemnation by resting in Christ’s finished work. Through faith, sins are removed, hope is secured, and believers are guarded by God’s power. The call to humility, repentance, and submission to God invites His grace while resisting the enemy’s influence. Faith draws believers near to God, who responds with restoring presence and strength. Biblically, faith is confident assurance in God’s unseen reality and trust in His creative, sustaining word. The gospel accounts reveal that human inability highlights Christ’s authority; faith looks beyond personal weakness to divine power. Ultimately, faith renews the mind, refills the heart with hope, and directs believers toward obedient, grace-empowered living. It is both defensive armor and forward movement—grounded in God’s character, sustained by His promises, and proven through transformed lives that reflect His glory.

    24 min

  3. FEB 22

    Peace in the Storm part 2

    Picking up again with “Peace in the Storm,” Pastor Owen Mason reminds us that spiritual battles are real, but so is the peace of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6, believers are called to stand firm—fastening on truth, righteousness, salvation, and especially the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Peace is not passive; it is armor. The enemy often attacks through anger, fear, and hidden sin—asking us, “Who are you mad at? What are you afraid of? What are you hiding?” Yet Romans declares we are more than conquerors through Christ. There are two types of peace: peace with God (and one another), secured through Jesus’ sacrifice, and the peace of God, which guards our hearts and minds. Through Christ, we have been brought near and hostility has been destroyed. We don’t fight for peace—we fight from peace. Acts 16 shows Paul and Silas worshiping in prison at midnight. Though beaten and chained, they sang. Their inner peace preceded their outward deliverance. God shook the prison, not just to free them, but to save the jailer and his household. Storms become stages for salvation. True peace comes when our minds stay fixed on God (Isaiah 26:3), when we replace anxiety with prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6–7), and when we let Christ’s peace rule our hearts (Colossians 3:15). The God of peace ultimately crushes Satan under our feet. No matter your storm, Jesus Himself is your peace.

    58 min

  4. FEB 22

    Peace in the Storm

    In “Peace in the Storm,” Pastor Owen Mason reminds us that spiritual battles are real, but so is the peace of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 6, believers are called to stand firm—fastening on truth, righteousness, salvation, and especially the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Peace is not passive; it is armor. The enemy often attacks through anger, fear, and hidden sin—asking us, “Who are you mad at? What are you afraid of? What are you hiding?” Yet Romans declares we are more than conquerors through Christ. There are two types of peace: peace with God (and one another), secured through Jesus’ sacrifice, and the peace of God, which guards our hearts and minds. Through Christ, we have been brought near and hostility has been destroyed. We don’t fight for peace—we fight from peace. Acts 16 shows Paul and Silas worshiping in prison at midnight. Though beaten and chained, they sang. Their inner peace preceded their outward deliverance. God shook the prison, not just to free them, but to save the jailer and his household. Storms become stages for salvation. True peace comes when our minds stay fixed on God (Isaiah 26:3), when we replace anxiety with prayer and thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6–7), and when we let Christ’s peace rule our hearts (Colossians 3:15). The God of peace ultimately crushes Satan under our feet. No matter your storm, Jesus Himself is your peace.

    55 min

  5. FEB 9

    Hearts of Addiction

    “The Heart of Addiction” confronts addiction not merely as a behavioral issue, but as a deeply spiritual and heart-level problem. Using Proverbs 23:29–35, Scripture vividly portrays the destructive cycle of intoxication—anguish, confusion, loss of control, and denial—revealing the true cost of substance abuse and its grip on the soul. While the Bible speaks specifically of drunkenness, its warnings extend to all forms of illicit drug abuse and compulsive sin. The world defines addiction as compulsive use despite harmful consequences, often labeling it a disease. However, Scripture reframes the issue as something rooted in desire and the heart. James 1:13–15 explains that temptation does not come from God, but from our own desires, which entice us, lead to sinful actions, and ultimately produce death when left unchecked. Addiction, therefore, is not accidental or merely compulsive—it is often planned, chosen, and nurtured through unchecked desire. Rather than offering true healing, the world frequently provides excuses and focuses on outward behavior modification. God, by contrast, works from the inside out. True freedom does not come through external control alone but through inner transformation. The Greek word metamorphoo—from which we get metamorphosis—illustrates this change as a complete inward renewal, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us that God’s Word is living and powerful, able to penetrate the deepest parts of our being and expose the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Lasting victory over addiction begins when the heart is transformed by God’s truth.

    1h 12m

  6. FEB 2

    Sacred Attachment

    Sacred Attachment” explores our deepest longing to be fully known and fully loved, revealing God as the only truly secure attachment. Drawing from attachment theory’s four S’s—seen, soothed, safe, and secure—the message connects human need with God’s faithful character. Psalm 23 illustrates God as the Shepherd who sees our wandering, soothes our fears, protects us in dark valleys, and secures us with steadfast love. The sermon confronts idolatry and core lies that fuel isolation, reminding us that God’s love is predictable and unbreakable. Through imagery like kintsugi, we are invited to healing, not perfection—trusting God’s love to hold us as we grow.

    46 min

  7. FEB 2

    Breastplate of Righteousness

    The “Breastplate of Righteousness” reminds believers that spiritual victory begins with guarding the heart through Christ-centered living. Pastor Owen Mason emphasizes that temptation is a real and ongoing battle, but Scripture assures us that we are “more than conquerors” through Jesus who loves us (Romans 8:37). Victory over temptation does not come from human strength, but from delighting in God’s Word and allowing it to shape our desires and identity (Jeremiah 15:16). Righteousness is not merely something we receive—it is something we live out daily. Ephesians 6:14 calls believers to put on the breastplate of righteousness, protecting the heart from the enemy’s accusations and schemes. This righteousness flows from abiding in Christ; when His words dwell in us, our prayers, actions, and lives align with God’s will (John 15:7). God Himself models this armor, wearing righteousness as a breastplate (Isaiah 59:17), showing its power and necessity in spiritual warfare. As followers of Christ, we leave behind a righteous legacy rooted not in our own efforts, but in God’s grace. Scripture makes clear that righteousness cannot be achieved through the law or good works alone (Romans 3:19–20). Instead, righteousness is a gift received by faith in Jesus Christ (Romans 3:21–26). Through Christ’s sacrifice, we are justified, redeemed, and made righteous before God (2 Corinthians 5:21). Living in this truth gives believers confidence in prayer, endurance in trials, and assurance that the Lord upholds the righteous (Psalm 37:17). Wearing the breastplate of righteousness allows us to stand firm, live faithfully, and reign in life through Christ.

    50 min

  8. JAN 18

    Start Fresh in the Spirit Part 2

    “Start Fresh in the Spirit – Part 2” calls believers to examine where their minds are set and how the Holy Spirit is actively working within them. Drawing from Romans 8, Pastor Owen emphasizes the contrast between living according to the flesh and living according to the Spirit. A mind focused on the flesh leads to death and separation from God, but a mind surrendered to the Spirit produces life, peace, and freedom. Believers are reminded that the Spirit of God dwells within them, empowering them to live transformed lives through Christ’s righteousness. Using Mark 2, the sermon highlights the authority of Jesus—not only to heal physically but to forgive sins. Just as Jesus perceived the hearts of the scribes, He still addresses internal battles today. True healing begins in the spirit, and faith requires intentional action, much like the friends who tore open the roof to bring the paralytic to Jesus. Pastor Owen challenges the church to ask, “What is the Holy Spirit doing in you?” Seeking first the Kingdom of God requires daily surrender and attentiveness to the Spirit’s leading. Transformation is not passive—it must be walked out through obedience and renewed thinking. The sermon also addresses the reality of spiritual warfare. While the battle is real, believers are assured that victory has already been won through Jesus Christ. Through faith, believers overcome the world and are equipped with spiritual gifts given by the same Spirit for the common good. The message concludes by encouraging believers to live boldly, walk in their Spirit-given identity, and actively implement what God is doing within them.

    50 min
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Church Alive exists so that people can hear the good news of Jesus Christ. We have one service every Sunday at 10:00am. We offer classes for the children during our 10:00am service. Also visit our Impact Youth page to see what is going on with the Youth, C2 for college and career, and ChurchAliveYoungCouples, small groups, men & women's ministries, Young at Heart, children, and what we're about.

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