What does bold prayer actually look like? In Genesis 18:16–33, Abraham approaches God with a mix of reverence, honesty, and surprising courage. He asks hard questions, pleads for mercy, and keeps coming back—not because he doubts God’s goodness, but because he trusts it. This message helps us see that bold prayer is not demanding our way; it is drawing near to God with humility and confidence in who he is. If you have ever wondered whether you can bring your deepest burdens, questions, or requests to God, this sermon shows that real faith prays honestly, persists lovingly, and rests in the justice and mercy of the Lord.
Faith in the Waiting - Week 3
Waiting can be one of the hardest parts of faith. When God’s promises seem delayed, it’s tempting to take control and force the outcome ourselves. In Genesis 16–17, we see this tension play out in the lives of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. After years of waiting for God’s promise of a child, Abraham and Sarah try to “help” God fulfill it—only to discover the painful cost of control. Yet even in the middle of human mistakes, God remains faithful to his promises. This message explores why control can quietly become an idol in our lives and how the path of trust—through prayer, rest, and serving others—helps us place God back in the driver’s seat.
Faith in the Waiting - Week 2
What do you do when God makes a promise—but your reality doesn’t seem to match it? In Genesis 15, Abram finds himself living in the gap between what God said and what he can see. The result is something many of us know well: doubt.
In this message, guest speaker Scot Johnson explores how Abram’s honest questions weren’t a rejection of God—but a reaching for him. Through a powerful covenant ceremony, God teaches Abram (and us) three lessons for life in the waiting: Look Up, Lean In, and Let Go. If you’ve ever wrestled with God’s timing, struggled with uncertainty, or wondered whether his promises will really hold, this sermon offers both reassurance and a deeper confidence in Christ.
Faith in the Waiting - Week 1
When God calls, how do you respond? Immediately? Partially? Fearfully? In Genesis 11:27–12:20, we see the beginning of Abraham’s journey—a story of remarkable faith mixed with very real hesitation. God promises blessing, land, and a future. Abraham goes—but not perfectly. He waits. He hesitates. He even falters in fear.
This message invites us to “audit” our own response to God’s call. Are we trusting him fully, or holding something back? Whether you’re navigating career decisions, parenting pressures, or a season of uncertainty, this passage helps us see that faith isn’t about flawless obedience—it’s about learning to trust the God who keeps his promises.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 7
Is it possible to think we’re honoring God while actually resisting him? In Matthew 23:29–39, Jesus delivers a sobering warning to religious leaders who believed they were faithful—but were blind to their own hypocrisy. His lament over Jerusalem reveals both the danger of spiritual pride and the depth of his compassion. In this message, Tom Vang helps us examine our own hearts. Where might we be defending traditions, protecting comfort, or resisting correction instead of surrendering to Christ? This sermon invites us to move beyond outward religion and respond to Jesus with humility, repentance, and a willingness to be gathered under his grace.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 6
It’s possible to look spiritually healthy on the outside while something very different is happening within. In Matthew 23:25, 28, Jesus confronts the religious leaders of his day with a sobering warning about self-deception—clean cups on the outside, but hearts far from God. This message invites us to slow down and ask hard questions about what’s really shaping our faith. Are our lives centered on appearances, habits, and spiritual activity, or on genuine heart transformation? In this sermon, Pastor Jonathan Haage helps us see how Jesus calls his followers to reorder their priorities around the kingdom of God, allowing the gospel to reshape not just what we do, but who we are.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 5
We all know how powerful words can be—but what happens when we use them to get our own way? In Matthew 5:33–37 and Matthew 23:16–22, Jesus exposes how religious people used oaths, certainty, and even spiritual language to manipulate others while sounding sincere. He calls his followers to something better: speech shaped by integrity, humility, and truth. This message explores how we “upgrade” our words to gain control, why Jesus calls that dangerous, and how he frees us to become people whose simple “yes” and “no” can be trusted. As Christ reshapes our hearts, our words no longer manage people—they build trust and honor God.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 4
Due to failed equipment at the Five Oaks campus, we have no running water for the next several days at minimum. All in-person worship services and onsite events will be cancelled this weekend.
You may access the weekend’s sermon below starting at 8 am on Sunday, January 25.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 3
It’s easy to stay busy and still miss what matters most. In Matthew 23:23–24, Jesus confronts religious people who were meticulous in small things—but neglected the “weightier matters” of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. This message is a gracious reset for anyone who feels spiritually scattered, overwhelmed, or tempted to measure faith by appearances. We’ll look at what Jesus means by doing justice, showing mercy, and staying faithful to God—and why he also says we shouldn’t neglect generosity and obedience in everyday life. If you’re longing for a clearer, simpler way forward, this passage helps you keep the main thing the main thing.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 2
How often are we tempted to look spiritually healthy instead of actually becoming healthy? In Matthew 23:5–12, Jesus confronts the Pharisees for living out their faith to be seen by others—and invites us to examine our own hearts. This message exposes the danger of religious performance and offers three life-giving remedies: private devotion, servant-hearted leadership, and honest confession. Rather than chasing approval or managing appearances, Jesus calls us into an integrated life where who we are in private matches who we are in public. This sermon helps us trade spiritual pretending for humility, integrity, and the freedom that comes from grace.