Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. A profound longing echoes throughout Scripture—the desire to see God. But what does it mean to truly see Him? To answer this, we begin not in Matthew, but in Exodus, where God's relationship with His people unfolds through moments of faith, failure, and redemption. At one po…

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Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Have you ever been caught doing something wrong? We want to be shown mercy, but, at the same time, we often crave justice for others... to the point that it can become vengeance! But Jesus flips the script by declaring: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive m…

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus makes a statement about obsession. He says, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied" (Matthew 5:6). Jesus doesn't say blessed are those who have righteousness. The blessing is in the longing, in the obsession. That feels …

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Power, strength, dominance - this is how we expect a king to rule. But Jesus flips the script when he says, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." In a world ruled by force, Jesus points us to gentleness and humility as the true path to victory because we …

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Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus reminds us that true discipleship isn't just about following rules but facing our brokenness and relying on God's grace. Jesus said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4). Mourning isn't easy—it's about confronting pain, loss, and even …

Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus starts the Sermon on the Mount by saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." In this seemingly simple statement, Jesus challenges us to rethink what it means to be blessed. It's not just about feeling blessed with our abundance or wh…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen kicks off a series on the Sermon on the Mount. In this first part of the Beatitudes, we explore how Jesus introduces a radically different way of life, calling us to "repent"—to change our thinking. Against a backdrop of foreign occupation and religious oppression, Jesus' message challenges his listeners' instincts and t…

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Worship Director Justin Jackson concludes a vision series where we explore the question, "What is a Christian?" In John 15, Jesus teaches us that abiding in Him, bearing good fruit, and genuinely loving others is the defining mark of a true follower. We can't just claim faith; our actions, or "fruits," must reflect our beliefs. And the best action …

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a vision series where we explore the question, "What is a Christian?" Being a disciple means sacrifice, not just in words, but in how we live. Jesus invites us to embrace that identity fully, but it requires something deeper than just attending church. In Luke 14, He calls us to count the cost—to give up everyt…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen starts a new vision series. We often hear the word "Christian," but what does it truly mean? Like many words, it carries different connotations, often shaped by culture, history, or misconceptions. The world may have redefined this term, but what did Jesus say? To be a Christian starts with one profound truth: loving Him…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen concludes a series on the writings of Peter. In Peter's writings, we see a man who experienced intense persecution but remained steadfast. Peter's message is clear: despite trials and tensions—from outside and within the church—our hope is not rooted in this world. Peter urges us to stand firm in God's true grace and to …

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Pastoral Intern Michael Allen continues a series on the writings of Peter. Peter reminds believers—amid scoffers—to remember God's patience and promise of a new creation in which He will end evil forever and make all things new! While we wait for Christ's return, our call is to follow Jesus, encourage others, and hold onto the hope of a new heaven …

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the writings of Peter. 2 Peter 2 has been called a "dark corner" of the New Testament. Knowing his time was short, Peter boldly warns us against false prophets and the consequences of denying Christ. His main concern isn't outside culture, but within the church and our own hearts. This is a call to …

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Guest speaker Caleb Hunt continues a series on the writings of Peter. Have you ever been confidently wrong about something? That was Peter when he met Jesus: running in the wrong direction with full confidence. But in Peter's second letter - which he writes while in prison - he's no longer a brash hothead but a reliable authority. So, in this lette…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen returns from Sabbatical to close our study on the book of 1 Peter. In 1 Peter chapter 5, Peter calls all of us to be humble leaders and followers. Pastor Josh points us to the truth of God’s love and sacrifice to us, and His call to follow in His footsteps as humble leaders and followers in our own relationships with one…

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Assocaite Pastor Ron King continues a series on the writings of Peter. Peter wants our perspective to change - to have the same perspective as Jesus. As Christians, there will be suffering, but there's hope through the suffering because we're living under the mission of God. To help us change our perspective and live for God right now, Peter gives …

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Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series on the writings of Peter. Peter continues his instructions on growth and submission, extending it to husbands and wives. This passage can be "difficult" in today's culture, but Justin does a fantastic job showing us that Peter is talking about our hearts and how it ties all the way back to the fall…

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Worship Director Justin Jackson continues a series on the writings of Peter. As Christians, we are a chosen group, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation. And now that we are God's people, we have received mercy. Think about that - we've received mercy. God did this so that He receives glory, and we proclaim the name of Jesus. In today's message, Pe…

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Youth Pastor Gary Jones starts a new series on the writings of Peter. Peter was profoundly changed by Jesus, and as a result, Peter had something to say, which was recorded and preserved for us. Over the next few weeks, we'll dive into what Peter had to say, starting with 1 Peter, chapter 1, where we're encouraged to have hope in a world full of su…

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Associate Pastor Ron Kings concludes a series on the life of Peter. God acts beyond our expectations in this final adventure of faith amid trials and tribulations. Despite King Herod's violent attempts to suppress the early church, the power of grace and God's word continued to spread and multiply. Given these experiences, we should ask ourselves w…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. The early church experiences division for the first time, and we see Peter's response. Through this example, we can ask ourselves, "Am I someone who brings unity to the church, or am I someone who brings division?" Also, as part of the "Something To Say!" series, we'll start the m…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter and how the early church spread in a context so adamantly against Jesus. One of the ways is through our actions. When we love people the way Jesus loves people, it's a beautiful testimony that attracts people to want to know more about Jesus. But when we don't act like Jesus, it pu…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Peter heals a lame beggar, and it causes two very different reactions. Some people are astonished, repent, and believe, while others threaten Peter to stop. So, how does the healing happen? Why does it happen? Why do some believe, but others don't? And what happens to those who do…

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Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen continues a series on the life of Peter. Have you ever wondered how Christianity got started in such a hostile culture to its message? When Christianity began, people hated it so much that they killed the one leading the charge. And not only was Jesus killed, but so were all but one of His closest followers. If that does…

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Associate Pastor Ron King continues a series on the life of Peter. Last week, Peter denied Jesus three times. Now Jesus has risen from the dead, but something is still off between him and Peter. So, Jesus meets with Peter and restores their relationship. It's a short but powerful moment that shows us God's heart. For all of us who have ever felt li…

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