In this challenging and timely sermon, Pastor Sean continues our Faithful & Brave series by exploring one of the Bible’s oldest and most haunting stories: Cain and Abel. But this message goes far beyond ancient history. It confronts the dangerous idea that God's silence gives permission to our behavior and excuses in action when in reality, God expects us to know better—even when He doesn't speak out loud.

Ericka Graham explores the complicated, beautiful intersection of faith and doubt through the story of Sarah . We reflect on her laughter, her trauma, and her influence.

In a world that often prizes productivity and certainty, Jesus invites us to become like children: curious, imaginative, and full of wonder. Pastor Chris reflects on the gift and calling of caring for kids, not just as parents, but as a whole community. Through stories from Ecclesia, partnerships around the world, and the example of Christ, we explore what it means to trade indoctrination for imagination, information for formation, and passivity for presence.

Pastor Chris and a few of our high school seniors share about what it means to be a great dad.

What’s a big enough life to live for? As we enter a new season—whether it’s summer break, a new job, or a quieter home—this message invites us to reflect on the deeper rhythms of life. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 11 and the powerful tradition of the Lord’s Supper, this sermon kicks off our summer series, Faithful & Brave, by reminding us that we’re called to live lives that are faithful to our sacred inheritance and brave enough to move into God’s future.

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.

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.

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.

He is Risen!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.