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Jesus (Life & Teachings)

Jesus is the center of our faith—the Son of God who lived among us, taught us truth, died for our sins, and rose again. His life shows us who God is and how we were created to live. Following Jesus means shaping our lives around His example, words, and love.

Cake and Colossians | Colossians 4

Cake and Colossians | Colossians 4

This message teaches that following Jesus is lived out through faithful service, prayer, and gracious relationships in everyday life. It reminds us that impact isn’t about recognition but about being available, trustworthy, and encouraging as God works through us.

Green Beans and the Pursuit of Holiness | Colossians 3

Green Beans and the Pursuit of Holiness | Colossians 3

This message teaches that following Jesus means embracing a new way of living—burying sinful patterns and intentionally pursuing the character of Christ in every area of life. It reminds us that spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident; discipleship requires actively pursuing holiness and honoring God in our daily decisions.

Scorpion Lollipops | Colossians 2

Scorpion Lollipops | Colossians 2

This message teaches that in a world full of competing voices, believers must stay rooted in Jesus, because true wisdom and stability come from Him alone. It calls us to grow deep spiritual roots through surrender and disciplines that shape our lives from the inside out.

Jesus Over Everything | Colossians 1

Jesus Over Everything | Colossians 1

This message introduces Colossians by proclaiming the supremacy of Jesus as the image of the invisible God and the one through whom all things were created and reconciled. It challenges believers to be a gospel-shaped people—living with visible faith, love, prayer, and encouragement that help others know and follow Jesus.

Squeezeus Jesus

Squeezeus Jesus

This message teaches that Christianity hinges on who we believe Jesus is—not just that He was real, but that He is God—and that true faith requires a response of humility and obedience. It calls us to let theology and faith collide so that knowing about Jesus becomes knowing Him as Lord.

Gratitude That Lasts Longer Than Leftovers

Gratitude That Lasts Longer Than Leftovers

This message calls us to live with daily gratitude—not just on Thanksgiving—by choosing thankfulness in every circumstance and recognizing God’s goodness in all seasons. Using the story of the ten lepers, it reminds us that true gratitude turns our hearts back to Jesus, reshapes our perspective, and overflows into worship, generosity, and everyday faith.

Hope | John 20:30-31

Hope | John 20:30-31

This message concludes the Gospel of John by showing that Jesus’ death and resurrection are the foundation of Christian hope—His “It is finished” completed the work we could never do, and His empty tomb proves God’s power over death. It calls us to believe, reminding us that because Jesus truly lived, died, and rose again, we can have life in His name and hope that changes everything.

Fans, Foes & Followers | John 12:12-19

Fans, Foes & Followers | John 12:12-19

This message focuses on Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, marking the start of His final week and declaring Him as King. It highlights the three groups present—fans, foes, and true followers—and challenges listeners to move from being spectators to committed followers who obey Jesus even when it costs them. Jesus’ choice to enter Jerusalem despite the danger shows His deep compassion, love in action, for humanity. The message calls us to make Him King over every part of life and live in a way that points others to Him.

The Good Shepherd | John 10

The Good Shepherd | John 10

In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd who fulfills God’s promise to care for His people, guiding, protecting, correcting, and ultimately laying down His life so that His sheep may know His voice and live abundantly in Him.

Guiding Light | John 8:12-20

Guiding Light | John 8:12-20

In John 8, Jesus publicly declares, “I am the light of the world,” boldly confronting the Pharisees’ doubts and insults while still extending grace and inviting them to know God through him. The message highlights that darkness—both sin and self-reliance—is dangerous, and true safety and life are only found by following Jesus fully, not just admiring him

Soul Food | John 6:22-35

Soul Food | John 6:22-35

In John 6, after feeding the five thousand, Jesus tells the crowd that while they seek him for temporary bread, he alone is the true “bread of life” who can satisfy the soul and give eternal life. The message challenges us to stop chasing temporary things like anger, jealousy, lust, money, or self-image, and instead anchor our lives in Jesus, the only one who can truly save and satisfy.

Popsicles and Pharisees | John 5:16-18

Popsicles and Pharisees | John 5:16-18

This message highlights Jesus’ bold claim to be equal with God, declaring Himself the Son of Yahweh, which ignited opposition from religious leaders and set the stage for His crucifixion. It challenges believers today to respond not with casual faith but with bold obedience, living like Jesus truly is Lord—with reverence, courage, and a faith on fire.

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday

This message reflects on the final days of Jesus’ ministry leading into Passion Week, emphasizing that God’s plan from the beginning was one of creation, fall, redemption, and ultimately restoration…

John 2:1-11

John 2:1-11

This message focuses on the first miracle of Jesus at the wedding in Cana, where He turns water into wine, revealing His glory and strengthening His disciples’ belief in Him…

John 1:29-50

John 1:29-50

This message continues the deep dive into the Gospel of John, emphasizing how encountering Jesus transforms lives and compels believers to share that experience with others…

John 1:1-18

John 1:1-18

This message serves as the introduction to a year-long journey through the Gospel of John, emphasizing its unique portrayal of Jesus as both fully God and fully man…