Sermons
Becoming the Church Together
What does it really mean to be a Christian? Pastor Chris reminds us that following Jesus isn’t just about believing the right things—it’s about becoming a people who belong to each other. Drawing from Acts 2 and Acts 4, this sermon is a call to live out the Nicene Creed through hospitality, shared rhythms, and courageous community. Pastor Chris invites us to jump off the proverbial high dive and take one small step into a deeper life of connection, generosity, and grace.
Stronger from the Climb: Finding Grace, Resurrection, and the Holy Spirit in Everyday Struggles
What if resurrection wasn’t a one-time event, but a continual journey—messy, real, and full of grace? In this final sermon on the Nicene Creed, Ericka Graham reflects on interdependence, the Holy Spirit, and the kind of strength that only comes through struggle.
Get Your Hands Dirty: What It Really Means to Follow Jesus | What is a Christian?
This week’s message digs into the heart of the Nicene Creed, the incarnation of Jesus, and the call for every believer to live out a hands-on, mission-driven faith. Pastor Chris shares stories from a recent medical mission in Guatemala, including the powerful healing of a 12-year-old girl named Sara and reminds us that true Christianity isn't about staying clean and comfortable, but about stepping into the mess and loving radically.
Finding Joy in the Silence
As we continue from our Lenten series, Pastor Chris explores the spiritual discipline of silence and its power to reconnect us with God, ourselves, and one another. Drawing from voices like Blaise Pascal, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Merton, and even a Buddhist monk, this sermon invites us to turn down the volume of our lives—externally and internally—and rediscover the presence of God in the quiet.
The Hero Complex
Pastor Sean reflects on our deep desire to be heroes in our own stories—whether through success, beauty, influence, or achievement. But what if true purpose is found not in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday moments of faith? Through scripture, personal stories, and a prayer for daily surrender, Pastor Sean invites us to step away from self-centered striving and rest in the reality that we are already fully loved by God.
Ending the Hustle: Finding True Worth in Christ
Are you tired of constantly striving for more, only to feel like it's never enough? In this inspiring sermon, we explore what it means to end the hustle for worthiness and embrace God's grace. Through relatable stories, biblical wisdom, and the powerful contrast between Mary and Martha in Luke 10, we uncover the truth that our value isn’t in what we do—but in who we are in Christ. Join us as Pastor Chris shares how the freeing reality that there is nothing we can do to make God love us more or less. Be encouraged, find rest, and rediscover the joy of simply being in His presence.
Breaking the Cycle | Preparing For Lent
Pastor Chris explores our repeated mistakes and the invitation Lent offers to break free from those cycles. Drawing from Genesis and the story of Abraham and Isaac, we confront the fear-driven choices that keep us stuck and discover how to be reshaped by joy instead.
Naming Your Own Beauty | Genesis
Pastor Chris explores the story of Jacob and Esau, uncovering how envy can keep us from fully living into our God-given identity. When we focus on what others have, we miss the beauty of what God has already placed within us. Join us as we dive into the Genesis narrative and discover how naming our beauty leads to freedom, purpose, and a life rooted in gratitude.
How to Die Well | Genesis
Pastor Sean explores the story of Abraham’s final days in Genesis 25 and uncovers key insights on how to live well so that we can die well. From owning our wrongs and responsibilities to being a force for reconciliation, we must consider the legacy we leave behind.
Radical Hospitality
What does it mean to truly serve others in a world that often prioritizes self-interest? Pastor Chris explore Genesis 24 and the story of Rebekah’s radical hospitality—offering water not just to a stranger, but to his ten camels, an act of selfless generosity.
The God Who Sees Us | Genesis
Pastor Chris explores the story of Hagar in Genesis 16, highlighting God's care for the broken and unseen. Through Hagar's story, we are invited to reflect on where we are from and where we are going in our own stories.
A Secure Attachment to God | Genesis
Through the story of Abram, Ericka Graham invites us to consider how we trust God, take risks, and deal with fear.
Our Genesis
Pastor Chris discusses a healthy outlook on reading the beginning of Genesis. The beauty of this text can often get lost in the arguments, and the discourse, but Pastor Chris invites us to engage with the beauty of Genesis 1 & 2.
God's Blessing For You | Genesis
What is God’s blessing for you? Through the story of Jacob, Pastor Sean invites us to reflect on this question and challenges us to be curious about who God is shaping us to be.