Standalone Messages

Petitioning From Despair | Psalm 143 | Josh Valdez

January 5, 2025 • Josh Valdez • Psalm 143

Despair and depression are part of the rhythms of life, even for Christians. David's prayer in Psalm 143 is our pattern for petitioning God from despair.

The Backslider's Remedy | Jeremiah 3:22 | Coy Cody

July 28, 2024 • Coy Cody • Jeremiah 3:22

More than Just the Pastor | Romans 16 | Adam Joyner

July 21, 2024 • Adam Joyner • Romans 16

Ministry is a job for more than just the pastor. Every Christian has something to contribute in the life of the church.

The Disciple's Narrow Way | Mark 8:31-38 | Coy Cody

May 26, 2024 • Coy Cody • Mark 8:31–38

True followers of Jesus die to self and follow him.

Easter in the Everyday | Romans 8:9-11 | Josh Valdez

March 31, 2024 • Josh Valdez • Romans 8:9–11

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was not just an event from 2,000 years ago. Easter affects the everyday.

Pursue Hospitality | Romans 12:13 | Josh Valdez

January 7, 2024 • Josh Valdez • Romans 12:13

Hospitality is one of the most important and ignored aspects of Christian living. One way we express genuine love is by opening our home and sharing a meal.

Two Reasons for Christian Love | 1 John 4:7-11 | Ethan Quimby

December 31, 2023 • Ethan Quimby • 1 John 4:7–11

We love because God first loved us. We love because God rescued us.

Privileges in the Household of God | Ephesians 2:19-22 | Ethan Quimby

February 23, 2020 • Ethan Quimby • Ephesians 2:19–22

To be a Christian is to be apart of God's household. This has immense benefits. In this message, Ethan Quimby shows from Ephesians 2:19-22 that in God's household, Christians have unity, orthodoxy, and sanctity.

How Do I Renew My Mind? | Selected Scriptures | Dave Deets

August 8, 2021 • Dave Deets

How do we renew our minds? In this message, Pastor Dave Deets takes us through several passages to answer this vital question.

The Identity and Purpose of the Church | 1 Peter 2:9-10 | Tim Castillo

September 13, 2020 • Tim Castillo • 1 Peter 2:9–10

There are many ideas in our day about why the church exists. In today’s message, Pastor Tim Castillo shows that the church’s is a called priesthood whose purpose is to shine light in this dark world.

A Model Church | 2 Thessalonians | 1:1-4 | Josh Valdez

August 21, 2022 • Josh Valdez • 2 Thessalonians 1:1–4

In the first chapter of 2 Thessalonians, Paul describes a model church. It is a church that is growing in faith, abounding in love, and enduring suffering.

Reclaiming Biblical Fundamentalism | 2 Timothy 1:1-18 | Dave Deets

August 13, 2023 • Dave Deets • 2 Timothy 1

Cultural fundamentalism is legalistic, divisive and a blight upon Christ's church. Biblical fundamentalism is centered on defending orthodox doctrine.

Forgiven to Forgive | Matthew 18:21-35 | Bo Skeen

July 30, 2023 • Bo Skeen • Matthew 18:21–35

Our Helper and Keeper | Psalm 121 | Josh Valdez

May 21, 2023 • Josh Valdez • Psalm 121

In the midst of the chaos of life, God is our helper and keeper. We can cast all of our anxieties and cares upon him. He upholds us.

Through the Resurrection | 1 Peter 1:3-9 | Josh Valdez

April 9, 2023 • Josh Valdez • 1 Peter 1:3–9

Christians have a living hope: an inheritance, perseverance, and joy. This living hope comes from the new birth through the resurrection of Jesus.