Feb 23, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon concludes a series on the book of Haggai, emphasizing the critical importance of aligning our priorities with God’s purposes rather than our own desires. The message challenges believers to move beyond delayed obedience and nostalgia for past experiences, encouraging them to step forward in faith and action. The pastor emphasizes that the church’s mission remains unchanged—to make disciples of Jesus Christ—and that God’s presence and power are available when we walk in obedience. The sermon highlights that our lives have ripple effects beyond what we can comprehend, and that the best days of Christ’s church lie ahead, not behind. Central to the message is the truth that Jesus is the living Word of God, and through His finished work on the cross, we can enter into right relationship with God and fulfill our calling to be His church in the world.
Feb 15, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon challenges believers to examine their priorities and ensure that God remains first in all aspects of life. Drawing from the book of Haggai, the pastor addresses the danger of complacency and misplaced priorities that can creep into both individual lives and the church community. The message emphasizes that before focusing on building projects, programs, or future plans, the church must rediscover its “why” – the fundamental purpose of making disciples and spreading the gospel from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth. The sermon calls for repentance, renewed commitment, and a fresh empowerment of the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s mission. It challenges the congregation to move beyond comfortable Christianity and Christian entertainment to pursue deeper discipleship and authentic worship that encompasses all of life, not just Sunday gatherings.
Feb 8, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon challenges the modern misunderstanding of grace as a passive concept that requires no response or action from believers. Using the parables of the talents and the faithful steward, the pastor emphasizes that God’s grace is not a “doormat” but rather an enabling power that equips us to serve Him faithfully. The message confronts the tendency to rest in grace without responding to God’s calling, reminding the congregation that we will one day stand before God and give an account of what we did with what He gave us. In an age of unprecedented access to resources, knowledge, and comfort, believers are called to be faithful stewards of God’s manifold grace, using their gifts and abilities—supplied by the Holy Spirit—to bring glory to God through Jesus Christ.
Feb 1, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity and maturity within the body of Christ, drawing from Ephesians 4:7-16. The pastor challenges the modern individualistic mindset, calling believers to understand that each person has a God-given role in ministry. The message clarifies that church leaders are not hired to do all the work, but to equip the saints for ministry. True spiritual maturity means thinking, speaking, and reacting like Jesus, with love as the foundation. The ultimate goal is not numerical growth or better programs, but a unified, mature body of believers who collectively reflect Christ to their community. The sermon stresses that spiritual growth happens best in relationships and that every believer has value and purpose in God’s kingdom work.
Jan 25, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon focuses on the Great Commission and challenges the church to recenter its mission on making disciples of Jesus Christ. The pastor emphasizes that the church exists not for its own comfort but to be Christ’s representatives in the world. Drawing from the book of Nehemiah’s themes of vision and obedience, the message clarifies that everything the church builds—ministries, facilities, teams, and budgets—must serve the singular mission of loving God, loving people, and making disciples. The sermon defines what it means to be a disciple: following Jesus as Lord, learning from Him, obeying Him, being transformed by Him, and helping others follow Him. The pastor stresses that discipleship is not a one-time event or class but a lifelong process of transformation empowered by Christ’s presence through the Holy Spirit.
Jan 18, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon addresses the inevitable opposition believers face when pursuing God’s calling. Drawing from Nehemiah’s experience rebuilding Jerusalem’s wall, the message explores three types of work: general revelation (what all believers do), specific calling (individual gifting), and the work of believing in Christ. The sermon emphasizes that opposition comes from three sources: external enemies, internal conflicts within the faith community, and spiritual attacks designed to cause believers to stumble. Despite these challenges, believers are called to remain steadfast, always ready to defend their faith, and to persevere through difficulty. The ultimate question each believer will face is what they did with what God gave them, making faithfulness in the face of opposition crucial to hearing “well done, good and faithful servant.”
Jan 11, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon from the “Rise and Build” series emphasizes that followers of Jesus are called to surrender their entire lives—not just their Sundays—to God’s glory. Drawing from Nehemiah chapter 3, the message challenges the false separation between “secular” and “sacred” work, asserting that all labor done for God’s glory is ministry. The sermon calls believers to understand that their daily work environments are mission fields where Christ should be visible through excellence, joy, and integrity. Just as the people of Jerusalem worked together with different roles to rebuild the wall, Christians today are called to unified, purposeful work both within the church and in their everyday vocations. The message emphasizes that redemptive work is needed in how Christians are perceived in society—moving from being seen as self-righteous to being recognized as excellent workers who genuinely reflect Jesus Christ.
Jan 4, 2026 | Teaching Series
This sermon launches a new series called “Rise and Build” based on the book of Nehemiah, emphasizing the importance of receiving God-given vision and mission for both individual believers and the church collectively. The message stresses that before setting goals or rushing into action, Christians must first ensure their hearts are aligned with God through prayer, repentance, and worship. Using Nehemiah’s example, the sermon illustrates how a “holy burden” – a God-given concern for His people and purposes – must precede any kingdom work. Nehemiah’s response to learning about Jerusalem’s broken walls wasn’t criticism but prayer, fasting, and mourning. The sermon challenges believers to have hearts that break for what breaks God’s heart, particularly for the lost and the mission of making disciples. True vision from God comes when believers surrender their will, confess sin, and position themselves to hear clearly from the Lord. The message concludes by emphasizing that every believer has a ministry and purpose, and God wants to confirm His calling as they take steps of obedience.
Jan 2, 2026 | Teaching Series
RISE AND BUILD calls us to see God’s vision for His church and respond with faith, obedience, and unity as we build together, overcoming challenges and investing in future generations for the Kingdom.
