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.
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 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.