Pastor Aaron Buer continues our Enemies of the Soul series by examining the battle between our flesh and God's Spirit. We explore how our sinful nature distorts good desires and opposes God's work in our lives, while discovering that victory comes through Christ's transforming power. Through Scripture, we see that spiritual growth requires both honest evaluation and decisive action. We are challenged to move beyond simply managing our sinful nature to actively pursuing life in the Spirit through intentional spiritual practices and daily choices that shape our character.

Pastor Aaron Buer begins our Enemies of the Soul series by examining the reality and nature of spiritual warfare in our daily lives. We explore how the devil operates as God's adversary in the world, using lies as his primary weapon to destroy God's good work in our lives. Through Jesus's example and the promises of Scripture, we discover that while we live in enemy territory, we can resist the devil's schemes by standing firm in God's truth. We are challenged to recognize that our primary battle is choosing to believe God's truth over lies while finding hope in the assurance that through Jesus's death on the cross and resurrection, the devil is already defeated.

Pastor Jeff Manion concludes our True Wealth series by exploring Jesus's teachings on generosity through several powerful stories. We discover that loving God and loving others fundamentally shapes how we view and use our wealth. Through Jesus's interactions with supporters of his ministry, we learn that generosity isn't just a response to spiritual maturity—it's a pathway to transformation. We're challenged to move beyond simply managing money wisely to using our resources for God's glory and others' benefit. The message invites us to start giving now rather than later, responding to God's generosity and allowing our hearts to be shaped through regular, intentional giving.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth sermon series by exploring how we can move from anxiety to trust. We examine Jesus's teaching where he addresses our deep fears by pointing to God's generous care in creation. Through birds of the air and flowers of the field, Jesus reveals the Father's faithful provision. We're challenged to combat anxiety not by fixating on "what-ifs," but by focusing on God's character, bringing our needs to him in prayer, and practicing gratitude. This message equips us with practical ways to experience God's peace in uncertain times.

Pastor Jeff Manion continues our True Wealth series by exploring the transformative power of contentment. We discover that true wealth isn't measured by our financial status, but by cultivating a satisfied heart that finds joy and peace regardless of circumstances. Through practical insights about margin, comparison, and relative simplicity, we learn how contentment enables both financial wisdom and spiritual growth. We're challenged to examine our relationship with money and possessions, recognizing that Jesus offers the security and value we often mistakenly seek through wealth.

Pastor Jeff Manion begins our True Wealth series by examining how our hearts can subtly drift toward pride even when practicing good financial habits. We explore the timeless warning Moses gave to Israel before entering the Promised Land—that in times of prosperity, we easily forget God's provision and claim credit for our success. We discover that everything we have, from our work ethic to our daily bread, flows from God as the giver of all good gifts. We are challenged to cultivate hearts of gratitude through practical habits like keeping a gratitude journal and recovering meaningful mealtime prayer, recognizing that true wealth begins with seeing ourselves as recipients of God's generous provision.

Pastor Brad Holmes explores how God meets us in our darkest moments through David's honest prayer of lament in Psalm 142. We discover the transformative power of bringing our complaints directly to God while holding onto trust in his faithfulness. Through David's example, we learn a three-part framework for honest conversation with God: complaint, asking, and trust. This message challenges us to bring our raw emotions to God, knowing he invites us to express ourselves honestly while anchoring our hope in his unchanging character.

Pastor Aaron Buer launches into the new year by exploring what it means to anchor our identity in Christ rather than in temporary achievements or approval. Through Paul's letter to the Ephesians, we discover how our transformation flows from embracing our God-given identity rather than striving to earn it. We learn that genuine change comes not from New Year's resolutions but from anchoring ourselves in God's unchanging love, our position in Christ, and our purpose as his masterpiece. This message challenges us to start 2025 by securing our identity in something unshakeable - who God declares us to be in Christ.

Pastor Aaron Buer explores the lineage of Jesus through Mary's extraordinary story in this Christmas message. We witness how an ordinary young woman's extraordinary faith and obedience played a crucial role in God's redemptive plan. Through Mary's response to God's unexpected call, we discover what genuine surrender and trust look like in our own lives. We're challenged to consider how our own response to God's purposes can impact not just our lives but future generations.

Pastor Aaron Buer continues our "Ancestors of the King" series by examining Matthew's surprising genealogy of Jesus. We explore how Matthew's unexpected inclusion of women, foreigners, and vulnerable people reveals God's heart for all people and his plan of redemption. Through this genealogy, we discover that Jesus is more than just a descendant of Abraham and David—he is the promised Messiah who came to seek and save the lost. We are challenged to reflect God's heart by valuing those society often overlooks and to embrace both his grace and his call to repentance in our own lives.