Do As I Say, Not As I Do.
Spoken like someone not worth imitating.
Paul urged the Corinthians to imitate him (1 Corinthians 4:16).
Are you living a life that young Christians should imitate?
Join us Sunday for some introspection with our message Be Worth Imitating.
Tell me a little bit about yourself…
Don’t you have a tiny panic when someone you just met says that to you?
The Bible actually tells you how you should think of yourself, even if it is a concept we don’t usually verbally articulate.
Join us Sunday for “See Yourself as a Servant”.
If you need to take this step of faith, or for more information, email Pastor Jeff.
Get a grip!
You say this when someone is in desperate need of a reality check. This person believes something that is not true, which leads to bad decisions, erratic actions, and massive overreactions. This person needs to let go of the lies that he or she is believing. This person needs to get a grip on reality.
Join us this Sunday as we dive into 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 and receive a much needed reality check from the apostle Paul.
Did you know that Jesus’ followers will face judgment?
Not for sin. (Jesus bore God’s wrath for that.)
But disciples of Jesus will be judged for their works. And we will discover whether our works were fruitful or worthless. And when you know, and really believe, what kinds of works will be rewarded, you will be motivated to Live Now for Then.
See you Sunday!
Babies are cute, right?
But what if a baby never grew or matured? What if a baby stayed in diapers and drank from a bottle for his or her entire life? That would be devastating.
Unfortunately, many Christians seem content to not grow and mature. They seem content to remain as spiritual newborns. The results of this arrested development are devastating for individuals, families, and churches.
Join us this Sunday as we study 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and receive the call to grow up.
If the church is going to be unified, we must be unified in thought.
But whose thoughts? Mine? Pastor Rich’s? Taylor Swift’s?
Obviously not any of these - we have to all Think Like Jesus. And astoundingly - God has given us the mind of Christ (1Cor 2:16).
Join us Sunday, and let’s all learn to Think Like Jesus.
You’ll never be unified in the church if your focus is on your favorite preacher or seeking to exalt yourself. There is exactly one focal point that keeps the church united, and it is the very thing Jesus prayed to unite His church.
We all have to Get Under the Word. See you Sunday!
In 2025, self-promotion is everywhere. Just turn on the TV or open up social media. You will be bombarded with boasting, bragging, and me-centered content.
Self-promotion isn’t just a big problem in the world. It is a big problem within the church. It is a big problem within you.
Join us this Sunday as we study 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. You will be called to replace self-promotion with Christ-promotion. You will be challenged to boast in the Lord and not yourself.
Imagine: a group of people identify with a certain leader, and this group has major issue with other people who identify with a different leader.
Sounds like American politics, right?
Or maybe it sounds like the church. That was a problem in Corinth. And it will be a problem in your church unless you are all committed to Nix the Cliques.
United we stand.
The church is the body of Christ, therefore unity in this community is an absolute must.
If there is to be unity, everyone must do their part to make it happen. And 1 Corinthians tells us how to be Unified.
It can only happen to people transformed by the Gospel of Jesus. So unity starts here: Know Your Salvation.
Jesus’ closing remarks in the greatest sermon ever preached… and what does He say?
Beware of Where You Build.
Right now, you are building your life on something. But will it stand when the storms come?
Join us as we conclude the Sermon on the Mount.
Billions of people across this planet profess Christ and believe they are heading to heaven.
But…what if many of them are not? What if many of them are self-deceived about who they truly are and who they truly belong to?
Do not miss this Sunday as the Lord Jesus shares the most shocking message imaginable in Matthew 7:21-23.
Not everyone who says they are teaching the Bible are actually teaching the Bible.
Not everything labeled “Christian” is actually Christian.
Once again, we have a warning from God’s Word, and a call to discernment: Beware of Who You Hear.
Join us Sunday!
Do you know how many religions there are in the world?
According to Jesus, there are exactly two. One way is hard and leads to life, but the much more popular way leads to death.
“That sounds awfully narrow minded!”
It is. Regardless - this is what Jesus said.
Join us Sunday!
“Ask, seek, knock…"
"Do unto others…”
These are some of the most quoted verses in Scripture. And even though they are not frequently quoted together, both ultimately deal with relationship.
But are we taking the “relationship advice” Jesus gives to heart?
Join us on Sunday!
Don’t judge me! The Bible says don’t judge!
It’s the most abused and misapplied verse in the Bible - and ironically it also could be the most ignored verse - by the people who need to apply it appropriately.
What does the Bible actually say about “not judging”?
Join us Sunday at 9 or 11!
If you need to take this step of faith, or for more information, email Pastor Jeff.
Worry.
Right up there with complaining, it’s the sin we all excuse. I’m a worrier! I just can’t help it!
Yes you can. And Jesus tells us how to turn from this sin that shows our lack of trust in our heavenly Father.
Join us Sunday as we continue studying the greatest sermon ever preached: The Sermon on the Mount!
Nobody is going to tell me how to spend my money!
Well, first of all, it’s all God’s money, not yours. Secondly, Jesus does give us investment advice: Put your treasure where you can never lose it.
What you keep, you lose. And what you give, you keep forever.
Join us Sunday for Where to Put Your Treasure.
Q&A Day – Sunday, August 3rd at 9am & 11am
Our next Q&A-style service is coming up on Sunday, August 3rd during both the 9am and 11am services! No Bible topic is off-limits—submit any question you've been wondering about, and Pastors Jeff and Taylor will dig into the Word to study, teach, and discuss each one.
This is always a fun, eye-opening, and engaging time of learning together—so don’t miss it! Submit your question below and join us for one of the most interactive Sundays of the year.
Can’t make it or have more questions than we can cover? Unanswered ones will be posted later on the blog. Want to explore previous Q&A Sundays? Check them out on the Sermons page.
You only guard what is most valuable to you.
Your car. Your house. Your friends. Your kids. Your spouse.
As valuable as those items and people may be, there is one thing that you must guard above all else: your heart.
Join us this Sunday as we study Proverbs 4:20-27 and discover the final solution to our Heart Problems.
You probably know that complaining is bad for you and offends God.
So…why do you keep doing it?
Complaining is just a symptom of a heart that is dissatisfied with God. Negativity is an acid that eats away at you, your relationships, your ministry, and your walk with the Lord. This is a serious heart problem that needs to be dealt with immediately.
Join us this Sunday as we find God’s surgical solution to a discontent heart in Psalm 138.
Confession is not a popular concept in most churches and among many professing Christians.
It is far more appealing to affirm and accept sin than it is to confess it.
But what does the Bible have to say about this important topic?
Join us this Sunday as we study Psalm 51 and receive the call to Confess from the Heart.
Over the course of this past year, we have drilled down into one major theme as a church: God wants your heart.
But…what if your heart doesn’t want God right now? What should you do?
What should you do when you don’t desire to read the Bible, seek after the Lord in prayer, go to church, or trust in the promises of God?
These are serious heart problems. But thankfully there are solutions.
Join us this Sunday as we start a new series and discover God’s solutions to our Heart Problems .
Fasting is one of the most important spiritual disciplines for the Christ follower. Jesus mentions it right along with giving and praying. And the point is the same: do it in secret, do it so only God knows.
But why do it at all? What’s the point of fasting?
It’s one of the greatest - and underused - resources that God has given us. Join us Sunday for The Secret to Fasting…
Every Christian wants to be a better pray-er. More prayer, better prayer, answered prayer. What’s the secret to praying?
The secret to praying… is praying in secret. When it’s only you and the Lord - and only you and the Lord know.
Join us Sunday for The Secret to Praying.
Do you serve others and give to the needy? Hopefully the answer is yes!
But here is another follow up question that you must answer: Why do you serve others and give to the needy? Your answer to this question reveals who you really are and who you are really worshipping. Your answer uncovers the motive for your good deeds and the reward you are seeking after.
Join us this Sunday as we dig into Matthew 6:1-4 and discover that the secret to giving is giving in secret.
Do you love your friends? That’s great! But that’s expected!
The real question is: do you love your enemies? Yes, even those who are “out to get you”.
If you do, you Love Like God. Join us Sunday as we continue our study in the Sermon on the Mount with Matthew 5:43-48.
“I don’t get mad, I get even.”
“Revenge is a dish best served cold.”
“I’ll treat you the way you treat me.”
An “eye for an eye”, right? Isn’t that in the Bible?
It is. But in our day as in Jesus’ day, it was grossly misinterpreted and misapplied. How can we be intentionally offended and not “get even”? This goes against everyone’s natural inclination! Fair is fair, right? We can’t let people get away with it!
Or are Jesus’ disciples called to a better way of living?
Join us Sunday as we continue to go after The Heart of the Law with Thou Shalt Not Resist.
Are you trustworthy?
Think about your answer to this question. Think about how others would answer this question.
Your reputation when it comes to honesty is one of the most important things about you because it speaks to your integrity. It speaks to your heart.
Join us this Sunday as we take the Trustworthiness Test that Jesus assigns in Matthew 5:33-37.