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.
Kingdom Priorities - Week 1
If you love Scripture, value spiritual habits, and want a solid “rule of life,” Matthew 23 starts with both affirmation and a sober warning. In Matthew 23:1–4, Jesus speaks to the crowds and his disciples and exposes what happens when faithful people drift: traditions start to feel like Bible commands, public spirituality replaces integrity, and we quietly add burdens God never asked anyone to carry. In this message, Pastor Henry Williams walks through three warnings to committed disciples—let Scripture set the standard, practice what you preach, and lay down human-made loads to embrace God’s priorities. Come ready to be encouraged—and recalibrated.