A Little Servant Girl and the Proud General
What if the solution you’ve been searching for isn’t found in connections, money, or power, but in the most unexpected place—and from the most unlikely person? In this beloved story from the Hebrew scriptures, a proud military commander’s desperate search for healing intersects with a nameless servant girl’s simple faith, revealing a pattern that echoes […]
The Good Shepherd King
What if the peaceful green pastures of Psalm 23 don’t match the barren wilderness you’re actually walking through right now? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong. In this sermon, we explore how David’s beloved psalm speaks to us not through idealism, but through radical realism about the struggles we face when we try […]
The Young Hero and The Horrible Giant
What if the most famous underdog story in the Bible isn’t really about you becoming a hero, but about recognizing you need one? When a fearless shepherd boy faces down a giant that terrorizes an entire army, we’re tempted to see ourselves as David—brave, confident, ready to slay our personal giants. But what if this […]
A Fearless Woman and a Faithful God
What if the person sitting next to you—or the person you see in the mirror—is exactly where God needs you to be right now? In a world that often feels chaotic and hopeless, the book of Ruth whispers a different story: one of quiet faithfulness, unexpected kindness, and a God who works behind the scenes […]
Deborah the Judge
What if the Bible celebrates women as leaders, judges, and warriors—and we’ve been missing it? In this sermon, we explore Deborah, a prophet and judge who led Israel to peace for forty years, and discover what her story reveals about God’s character and our calling. But first, we have to grapple with the hard questions: […]
Joshua
What happens when everything familiar is taken away and you’re called to step into something entirely new? Four graduating seniors reflect on the story of Joshua—a leader thrust into an overwhelming responsibility after his mentor Moses dies—and discover something that transforms how they face their own transitions. As Joshua learns that his identity isn’t something […]
Whole in Heart and Soul
What if the person you present at work, online, or at church is completely different from who you are at home—and you’ve stopped noticing the disconnect? In this sermon, we explore what it means to become whole and undivided, not by doing more, but by rooting our lives in friendship with God and stewarding his […]
Whole in Friendships and Family
What if the masks we wear to fit in are actually keeping us from the wholeness we’re desperately seeking? We live in a culture that celebrates authenticity, yet we find ourselves more divided than ever—cutting people out over political differences, hiding our shame, and experiencing record-breaking loneliness. But what if God’s wisdom offers us a […]
Whole in Relationships and Marriages
What if the loneliest places on earth aren’t always empty rooms, but joyless marriages? In a world that tells you marriage is outdated while simultaneously obsessing over finding “the one,” we’re caught in a confusing tension. This message explores what dating, marriage, and lifelong partnership are actually designed for—and spoiler alert, it’s not what Hollywood […]
Whole in Income and Wealth
What if the money you’re anxious about losing holds far less power than you think? In this sermon, we explore how greed sneaks up on us gradually—and how generosity can set us free. Drawing from ancient wisdom in Proverbs, we discover two fundamental truths: wealth is fleeting and cannot be trusted, and when we believe […]