Paul's prayer in 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 maps out the process of sanctification: God reveals His will to our minds, changes our hearts to desire it, and empowers our hands to do it. Are you cooperating with His work in your life?
When tragedy strikes, we ask: where is the justice? Second Thessalonians 1 gives the answer — justice is coming at God's appointed time. What does this mean for us today, and how should we respond to injustice in our world?
Paul was proud of the Thessalonian believers—not for their programs or buildings, but for their growing faith and increasing love for one another, all while enduring intense persecution. What can we learn about genuine spiritual growth from their example?
As we close out 2024, Pastor Josh White walks through Philippians 3 to show that moving forward means leaving three things behind: our past mistakes, seasons of spiritual stagnation, and a negative focus. A great word as we enter a new year.
As Christmas approaches, Pastor Josh White asks a countercultural question: What does God want? The answer, found in 1 Timothy 2, is both simple and profound — God wants everyone saved, and He wants us to know the truth that transforms how we live.
Pastor Josh White challenges us to examine our pursuit of "more" this holiday season — asking three questions that bring clarity to when we should pursue change and when we should embrace contentment.
As we approach Thanksgiving, how we respond to God's blessings reveals where our peace truly comes from. Do we hold tightly to what we have, or do we trust God to provide and let our blessings flow through us to bless others?
Three unmistakable pieces of evidence that someone is a true follower of Jesus Christ: a changed attitude, changed actions, and adding other disciples to Christ's kingdom. Final message in the Planted series.
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.