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Hey Jude: A Holy, Good, and Just God // Jude 1:5-15 May 24, 2026

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This week, Pastor John Durham continued our Hey Jude sermon series with a message from Jude 5-15. John reminded us that God’s truth must continually be remembered and passed on because people are prone to forget. Through examples of rebellion and judgment throughout Scripture, Jude warns of the danger of false teaching and unrepentant sin, while Pastor John reminded us that our only hope is found in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross.

Dependence: Living Poor in Spirit – Nathan Slonaker // Matthew 5 May 17, 2026

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This week for Senior Sunday, Student Minister Nathan Slonaker preached a one-off message from Matthew 5:1-3 about dependence. Nathan reminded us that the Christian life is not about growing into self-sufficiency, but about growing into a deeper dependence on God. He challenged us to resist pride and the illusion of independence, encouraging us instead to live with a posture of humility, prayer, and continual reliance on God’s grace.

Hey Jude: Kept by God // Jude 1:1-4 May 10, 2026

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This week, Pastor John Durham kicked off our new series Hey Jude with a message from Jude 1-4, reminding us of the beauty and security of our salvation. The truth of the gospel is that Christians have been called by God, fully loved, and eternally kept through Christ. John challenged us to stand firmly on this truth, warning us not to live lives marked by cheap grace.

Reconciled: The Culmination of Practical Christian Living – Abe Yeager // Philemon May 03, 2026

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This week, Abe Yeager taught from the book of Philemon on the importance of reconciliation. Through Paul’s example, we see the heart of the gospel on display: taking on the cost, extending grace, and restoring relationships.

Sisters and Brothers: One Body, Many Members // Romans 12 Apr 26, 2026

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This week in our Sisters and Brothers sermon series, Pastor John Durham taught from Romans 12:3-8, challenging us to embrace our unique gifts as grace from God, meant to serve others and build up the Church as one body in Christ. He reminded us that this kind of unity and service can only happen when we lay aside our pride.

Sisters and Brothers: The Household of God // Ephesians 2 Apr 19, 2026

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This week, Pastor John continued our Sisters and Brothers sermon series with a message from Ephesians 2:18-22, challenging us to see the Church as a unified, diverse, and shared community built on Christ.

Sisters and Brothers: All One In Christ – Drew Humphrey // Galatians 3 Apr 13, 2026

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This week, Drew Humphrey kicked off our new series Sisters and Brothers with a message from Galatians 3. Drew reminded us that our identity as God’s children is found through faith in Jesus and is available to all. He challenged us to reject division and instead live as a unified family, reflecting Christ by loving fully, seeing rightly, and embracing our shared identity in Him.

Rescue: Rescued and Brought to God // 1 Peter 3:18 Apr 05, 2026

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This Easter Sunday, Pastor John Durham preached from 1 Peter 3:18, reminding us that Jesus’ suffering and once-for-all sacrifice are complete. Nothing further can be added to the finished work of the cross. Through His death in our place and His resurrection to life, we are invited into a restored relationship with God.

Rescue: Riding in on a Rescue Mission // Matthew 21 Mar 29, 2026

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This week, Pastor John shared a message out of Matthew 21, reminding us that Jesus is the King we’ve been longing for. He is the one Who holds all authority and came to save the world. He challenged us to move beyond a lukewarm faith, recognizing that Jesus calls us to respond. We can either fully reject Him or fully surrender, but never settle for simply liking Him.

Rescue: We Need a Rescuer // Psalm 107 Mar 22, 2026

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This week, Pastor John opened up our new sermon series Rescue by walking us through Psalm 107, showing how anyone living apart from God is either lost, bound, dying, or helpless. Over and over again, the psalm reveals that when people cry out in their desperation, God is faithful to respond in grace and deliver them. Ultimately, this points to Jesus as the ultimate Rescuer, who came to save us once and for all.

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