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In an age marked by skepticism, doubt, and cynicism, guest speaker, Pastor Riley Taylor reminds us that cynicism is only half the story—hope is the full story God is writing. Through Lamentations 3, we’re invited to call to mind God’s steadfast love and mercies that are new every morning, learning to wait quietly for the Lord and practice hope every day.

In Psalm 100, Pastor Sean Gasperetti reminds us that we’re invited to know God—not just know about Him—and to experience His goodness for ourselves. Because the Lord is good, His faithful love endures forever, and when we truly know Him, we can’t help but respond with gratitude and praise.

In Psalm 103, Pastor Josh Potts reminds us that our calling is simple: praise the Lord and remember all He has done. When we remember God's forgiveness, faithfulness, and steadfast love, our faith is strengthened for today and our hope is renewed for tomorrow. Don't forget His benefits—remember His work, and let your life become a testimony of His goodness.

In a world that celebrates striving and self-sufficiency, Psalm 131 offers a better way. Pastor Sean invites us to stop carrying what only God can carry and discover the kind of rest that can only be found as we humble our hearts, quiet our souls, and anchor our hope in Him.

What are you building—and who is building it? In this message on Psalm 127, Chris Wise reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house, our striving is empty. When we trust Him, He gives rest, establishes our lives, and invites us to invest in the next generation. The question isn't whether you're building something—it's whether Jesus is the builder.

In John 15, Pastor Sean Gasperetti unpacks Jesus' final "I AM" statement: "I am the true vine." Discover why there are no alternate sources of life, why abiding in Christ is the highest priority of every believer, and how God's pruning produces lasting fruit.

In this message, Sheperd on-call, Barry Pardue unpacks Jesus' powerful declaration, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Discover why Jesus isn't simply one way or one source of truth, but the only way to the Father, the embodiment of truth, and the source of abundant life. When we know His Word, we learn to recognize His voice and find the life only He can give.

Life is full of tension—the gap between what is and what we wish were true. In this message, Pastor Sean walks through Jesus' declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life," reminding us that we can acknowledge the reality of our pain, speak faith into it, and trust Jesus because He is Lord over it. We can trust Jesus in the tension because He doesn't just give resurrection and life—He is resurrection and life.

There are countless voices competing for our attention, but only one voice leads to life. In this message, Pastor Sean unpacks Jesus' declaration, "I am the Good Shepherd," showing how His sheep hear His voice, know His voice, and follow His voice. Unlike the hired hand who runs from danger, Jesus laid down His life for His sheep and rose again so that we could experience His guidance, protection, and abundant life.

Jesus didn't claim to be a way to God—He claimed to be THE way, the Gate. In this message, Pastor Josh explores John 10 and shows how Jesus stands as the true entrance into salvation, security, and abundant life. The question isn't whether Jesus was a good teacher; it's whether He is who He said He is—and whether we'll walk through the Gate and follow Him.