It was noon — the hottest part of the day — and she came to the well alone. Everyone else drew water in the cool of morning, but shame has its own schedule. When Jesus sat down beside her and asked for a drink, He broke every ru…
Every house looks strong on a sunny day. But when the storm rolls in — when the rain falls, the wind howls, and the flood rises — that’s when you find out what it’s really built on. Jesus’ Parable of the Wise a…
What would you do if someone handed you a fortune and said, “Take care of this until I return”? That’s the question at the heart of Jesus’ Parable of the Talents. In Matthew 25, a master entrusts his servants with ba…
The younger son stood at the edge of his father’s property, inheritance in hand, heart full of excitement. Dust swirled as he walked away from everything that had formed him — no goodbye hug, no second thoughts. He thought he was…
Introduction Imagine driving home late at night and seeing someone stranded on the side of the road. Do you stop or keep going? That split second reveals more about our hearts than a hundred good intentions. We live in a world that celebra…
Have you ever wondered why the same message can change one person’s life but bounce off another like water on a rock? Jesus understood this tension, and that’s why He told one of His most famous stories — the Parable of the…
Introduction Have you ever caught yourself doing the right thing… but for the wrong reason? Maybe you gave to someone in need but secretly hoped someone would notice. Maybe you prayed, but your mind was on what others might think. Or…
In Part 1 of our Sermon on the Mount series, we discovered the surprising blessings of the Beatitudes — how Jesus turned the world’s values upside down by blessing the humble, the mourning, the meek, and the hungry for righteousn…
Summary Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes — eight blessings that flip the world’s values upside down. These teachings show us what it means to live in God’s kingdom today. The Beatitudes (M…
When Paul wrote Ephesians 6, he wasn’t sitting in a comfortable study with scrolls and candlelight. He was chained to a Roman soldier. Every day, staring at the armor covering that soldier from head to toe, the Holy Spirit gave Paul a …
Introduction Have you ever read John 1:14 — "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us" — and wondered, “What does that really mean for my life?” In this teaching, Pastor Joe unpacks four transformative truths th…
Summary: God is a promise-keeper, and He calls us to reflect His character by keeping our promises — to others and to ourselves. Even the smallest commitments can shape our identity, strengthen our faith, and deepen our relationships. …
Summary: Prayer doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful. In this episode, Pastor Joe shares five biblical ways to pray that will help you connect with God in a more personal, powerful, and ongoing way — whether you’re…
IntroductionHave you ever stopped and really asked, "Who am I?" Most people never do. We take on roles and titles given to us by others—employee, parent, failure, survivor—but rarely pause to ask how God sees us. I’m Pastor…
Prayer is more than a spiritual habit — it’s a lifeline to the heart of God.In this episode, we uncover five powerful reasons to pray and how it transforms your life from the inside out.Whether you pray daily or haven’t praye…
Last week, we talked about Why Pray? and how building a relationship with God begins by talking to Him. But prayer isn’t just about speaking—it’s also about listening. In this week’s message, we explore how embracing th…