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Tuesday · 36 min
No Middleman Needed
What gives you access to God? Your good works, church attendance, or someone else's prayers? How about none of the above? This message from Pastor Justin explores the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism while challenging us to examine what we're really relying on. Because our access to God isn't earned through religious performance - it's made possible through Jesus and His finished work.
October 29 · 43 min
The Jesus We Won't Accept
Many people respect Jesus as a moral teacher without accepting who He claimed to be as Lord. In this message from the "I Am the Way" series, Pastor Justin explores Jesus' claims to divinity, the Old Testament passages that point to Him, and why His identity changes everything about the meaning of the cross. If you've ever accepted part of Jesus's teaching, but rejected the ones that were too difficult, confusing, or inconvenient, this message is for you.
October 18 · 42 min
Messiah Misconceptions | Pastor Justin Senesi
What happens when Jesus doesn't do what you expected? In this message, Pastor Justin explores who Jesus claimed to be, why so many misunderstood the Messiah, and what it means to trust Jesus when life doesn't go according to plan.
October 12 · 44 min
Don't Waste the Waiting | Pastor Caleb Thomason
Waiting can leave us anxious, discouraged, and wondering if God still cares. But what if the season you want to escape is where God is doing His most important work? In this message, Pastor Caleb Thomason breaks down how we can keep trusting the Lord, even when we can’t see the other side of a tough situation.
September 29 · 38 min
The Choices That Outlive You | Pastor Justin Senesi
We'll all leave something behind. But a legacy isn't the stuff we accumulate or what people say about us after we're gone. It's the life we live and what we model for the people around us. Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 23 & 24 and challenges us to see how our daily choices, habits, and devotion to God are shaping the legacy we're building right now.
September 22 · 38 min
Stopping Fights Before They Start | Pastor Justin Senesi
Getting angry happens in an instant. But the consequences of anger can last a lifetime. So how do we handle anger and conflict well? How can we stop a fight before it happens? In this message, Pastor Justin looks at Joshua 22 and what happens when we confuse assumptions for discernment. We see something, think we know why it happened, and react before we hear the other side. Instead, we can learn to stop before we send the text, make the accusation, or start the confrontation. Because just like the Israelites, what we know isn't all there is to know!
September 15 · 39 min
The Promise Worth Waiting For | Pastor Justin Senesi
Caleb was 85 years old when he finally got the chance to take the mountain God had promised him. In this message Pastor Justin challenges us to have that same determination - to keep running, keep pressing in, and not let comfort, age, or delay derail what God has called us to do.
September 6 · 38 min
The Prayer That Made the Battle Longer
“Sun, stand still.” Joshua prayed one of the craziest, boldest prayers in the Bible. But it wasn't a prayer for God to make everything magically better... it was a prayer to give him more time to fight. In this message, Pastor Justin explores why God's power doesn't remove our responsibility, why we often settle for partial victories, and why the breakthrough you're waiting for may be on the other side of the step you've been avoiding.
September 1 · 37 min
The Door God Didn't Open | Pastor Justin Senesi
Not everything that looks good is from God. In Joshua 9, Israel examined evidence, weighed what made sense, and made a major decision - but forgot one thing... asking God. Pastor Justin explores why not every open door has been opened by God, how deception often comes disguised as something reasonable (even spiritual) and why real discernment means asking God what He wants before, during, and after your decision.
August 23 · 38 min
You Failed - Now What? | Pastor Justin Senesi
What do you do after you've failed; especially when your failure has hurt other people? In this message, Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 8 and shows how God can redeem the very places where we've fallen short. The path forward isn't pretending it didn't happen; it's facing the failure, learning the lesson, and taking the next step. Failure may be part of your story, but it doesn't have to be the end of it.
August 17 · 43 min
Hidden is Not Harmless | Pastor Justin Senesi
Sometimes the battle isn't being lost because of what's happening around you, but because of what's happening inside you. In this message, Pastor Justin walks through Joshua 7 and the story of Achan to reveal how compromise can move from something we see, to something we want, to something we take, and eventually something we hide.
August 11 · 39 min
Giving Up on God's Instructions
What do you do when you're waiting for God's help, but nothing seems to be happening? In this message, Pastor Justin looks at Rahab, Joshua, and the walls of Jericho to show that faith means trusting God even when you can't see what He's doing. Let's learn to keep walking, keep believing, and to refuse to stop one step too soon!
August 4 · 37 min
The Courage to Step In | Pastor Justin Senesi
Fear has a way of keeping us on the shore, waiting for certainty before we obey. But in Joshua's story, the river didn't stop until the priests stepped into the water. In this message, Pastor Justin challenges us to let go of the past, remember God's faithfulness, and take the courageous step that could change everything.
July 21 · 37 min
He Gets Your Grief | Chelsea Steinsdoerfer
Grief is often all-consuming. It takes every ounce of our joy, energy, and hope. When it's left us alone, abandoned, empty, angry, and with no more tears to cry, what do we do? Where is God in our grief? Is it okay to curse God? To question Him? In this message, Chelsea Steinsdoerfer shares her experience as a therapist, and her own journey through grief to show why Jesus is uniquely able to meet us in our deepest pains, and darkest days. When your world changes overnight, Jesus knows exactly how you feel, and promises to sit in it with you.
July 13 · 42 min
When You Derail Your Own Life | Pastor Aaron Sterling
Can God redeem the mess you've made? Pastor Aaron opens up about an eight-year season of running from God, the consequences of his choices, and the moment he realized that while he was walking away, God was already preparing the way back. This honest message about identity, grace, and redemption offers hope to anyone who feels stuck, ashamed, or like they've wandered off the path God had for them.
July 7 · 42 min
The Suffering Jesus Sends | Ethan Mast
What do you do when following Jesus seems to make life harder instead of easier? In this message, Ethan Mast explores 1 Peter 4 and reminds us that trials don't always mean we've taken a wrong turn. If you're walking through a confusing season, this message offers encouragement to stand firm, keep doing good, and trust that Jesus is with you in the storm.
June 29 · 41 min
The Truth About Trials | Isaac Senesi
"Why do bad things happen to good people?" In this message, we'll answer that question and look at the three most common lies we're tempted to believe when life is falling apart. If you're in the midst of difficulty, we pray this sermon is an encouragement to you. Our hope is you can know that there is treasure in your trial, that God hasn't left your side, and there is a destination worth pushing through to!
June 22 · 38 min
The Fight You Don't Know You're In | Pastor Justin Senesi
We lock our front doors, protect our homes, and plan for our children's futures - but what about the digital door? In this message, Pastor Justin explores the hidden dangers of life online and challenges us to guard our hearts, identify our vulnerabilities, and fight for what matters most. From social media and screen time to temptation, anxiety, and unhealthy influences, this practical message offers biblical wisdom for navigating a digital world without letting it shape who you become.
June 16 · 40 min
What a FaceTime Can't Fix | Pastor Justin Senesi
Digital communication is convenient, and often incredible! It allows us to talk with people that are half the world away from us, and access all kinds of important information. But what happens when we try to replace in-person, face-to-face connections with the ease of texting, DM's, or Zoom? In this message, Pastor Justin breaks down what the Bible has to say about the power of our physical presence, and how showing up live for someone in their grief (or joy), might be one of the most important things you can ever do.
June 8 · 36 min
What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do (Full Sermon)
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Pastor Justin explores how praise position us for breakthrough, even before the circumstances change. Through the story of Jehoshaphat and the armies of Judah, this message reminds us that when fear magnifies problems, praise magnifies God! If you're facing a stronghold, struggle, or season of uncertainty, discover why worship may be one of the most powerful weapons God has given you.

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