Sermons
Using the tree metaphor from Psalm 1 and Jeremiah 17, Pastor Josh White shares three reasons why we serve: because that's who we are, to spread God's grace to others, and because our service will be judged by Christ.
Using the tree trunk as a picture of the local church, Pastor Josh White unpacks Philippians 2 to show how healthy self-care and intentional concern for others keep us from selfishness.
What determines your spiritual life expectancy? In the first message of the "Planted" series, Pastor Josh White uses Psalm 1 and Jeremiah 17 to show that where we are planted — in God's Word and in Christ alone — determines whether we flourish or wither.
What does it really mean to believe in God? This sermon explores the difference between simply agreeing with facts and placing genuine trust in God — and why that distinction changes everything.
In his final words to the Thessalonians, Paul reminds us that our eternal future rests not on our plans, but on God's purpose, power, and promise.
Pastor Josh White walks through 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22, unpacking four powerful roles the Holy Spirit plays in every believer's life — and why 'do not quench the Spirit' is one of the most important commands in Scripture.
Brent Befus challenges us to love one another with the same intentional, sacrificial love that Jesus showed on the cross — not just in words, but in deeds and in truth.
Three words that sound impossible: "Rejoice always." But when we remember who God is — unchanging, all-powerful, and faithfully working all things for our good — we discover that rejoicing isn't just possible, it's a command we can actually keep.
Church leadership can feel like a mystery to many believers. This sermon walks through Paul's teaching to the Thessalonian church, unpacking the God-given roles of church leadership and what it means to honor those who serve.
Paul writes to the Thessalonian believers to answer a deeply personal question: What happens to our loved ones who have died when Christ returns? In this passage, he gives us three reasons why our hope in the Rapture is certain — and why we can encourage one another with these words.
There's a rhythm to prayer — a pattern Jesus himself gave us when his disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray." In this sermon, Pastor Brent Befus walks us through the Lord's Prayer not as a formula