What if your most difficult moments could lead to spiritual transformation? In "Redeem Crisis Moments," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares the story of Paul, Silas & a Roman jailer revealing how challenges can become opportunities for faith. Cris...

When people are around you, do they feel Jesus lifting a burden or adding one? In "Simplify Your Message," Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from Acts 15, reminding us that Jesus offers freedom, not a burden. Do we invite inviting others into that ...

How does your life reflect Jesus to those around you? In "Evidently," guest speaker Stuart Hall teaches through Acts 3 & 4, highlighting the lasting evidence of faith after Jesus' resurrection. Stuart challenges us to consider the impact of...

As witnesses to Christ, why should we appeal to Scripture? In "Appeal to Scripture," Pastor Dave Gustavsen unpacks this vital question, showing how Scripture helps people make sense of their stories; makes Jesus the main point, and finally, cal...

Opposition to our faith is inevitable and has existed for thousands of years. In “Expect Opposition”, Pastor Paul Klouse reminds us not only to expect opposition but to be prepared, equips us with practical steps to face it, and encourages us w...

In "Chapel Kids Sunday," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores the question: Why should I invest in the lives of kids? Teaching from Matthew 18 and 19, he highlights how children teach us humility, worship, and faith. At the same time, kids need us to...

Jesus calls us to be his witnesses through the power of the Holy Spirit, even when it seems impossible. In “Don’t Underestimate God,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares how Jesus transformed Saul from a persecutor to a gospel messenger. Ananias, an o...

In “Follow His Lead,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares how God orchestrates events to reach people, using the story of Philip and the Ethiopian official. Despite his high status, the Ethiopian humbly sought understanding, and Philip pointed him to ...

Suffering is hard – but it also brings rewards in us and through us. In “Prepare to Suffer,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen highlights how Stephen’s martyrdom spread the gospel across Judea and Samaria. Though painful, suffering builds perseverance, cha...

Courage is something that we admire in others, but challenging to accomplish in our own lives. In “Act with Courage”, Pastor Dave Gustavsen takes a closer look at where courage comes from and what courage looks like. Dave Gustavsen | January 26...

In "Join the Family," Pastor Dave Gustavsen highlights the early Christian church as a family devoted to discipleship, evangelism, fellowship, worship, and ministry. Their genuine love and unity drew others to God. As we follow their example to...

The Holy Spirit, described as wind, wine, and fire, empowers believers to accomplish what they never could on their own. In "Rely on His Power," Pastor Dave Gustavsen explores the events of Pentecost, when the Spirit filled the early church, en...

In "Receive Your Mission," Pastor Dave Gustavsen launches an inspiring series on the book of Acts, helping us discover God’s purpose and mission for our lives and community. This Christ-centered mission is designed to be lived out together, fue...

In "Seize the Year (Carpe Annum)," Pastor Dave Gustavsen challenges us to not use our skepticism toward New Year’s Resolutions as an excuse for settling in the new year ahead — because God wants us to move forward in 2025! Teaching from Philipp...

Life presents us with situations and circumstances that challenge our confidence and certainty. In “The Cure for Uncertainty”, Pastor Dave Gustavsen takes a closer look at the Wise Men in the Christmas story, reminding us that we can find spiri...

In "The Cure for Shame," Pastor Dave Gustavsen tells the story of the shepherds in Luke 2. Shame makes us feel unworthy and separated from God and others, just like the shepherds, who were seen as unclean and excluded. But God chose them—the le...

We all struggle with feeling unseen and unimportant at times. In "The Cure for Insignificance," Pastor Paul Klouse uses Mary’s story to show that God sees us, knows us, and gives us purpose. Like Mary, our worth comes from God’s grace, not our ...

In "The Cure for Hopelessness," Pastor Dave Gustavsen shares how the Christmas story brings hope to hopeless situations. Joseph struggled with Mary's miraculous pregnancy, but he trusted God's plan. Through God's promises, Joseph found hope and...

How do you respond when people mistreat you? In “Supernatural Forgiveness,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen uses the parable of the unforgiving servant to illustrate the toxicity of unforgiveness, which can poison our hearts, relationships, and even our ...

In “Humble Service,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches from the familiar passage where Jesus washes His disciples' feet. This act of humility reveals how a secure identity in God empowers us to serve others, even those we feel may not deserve it. I...

God calls us to “cross bridges” and engage with those who are different from us, whether geographically, culturally, generationally, or politically. In “Crossing the Bridge,” Pastor Dave reminds us that we should do this not to impress others, ...

Constructive criticism can be helpful if done correctly. In “Self-Awareness,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen takes a closer look at how we judge ourselves and others, cautioning against us the dangers of judging others incorrectly. He highlights that, w...

In “Christlike Humility,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches how Jesus’ example guides us away from self-centeredness and toward humility. By adopting Jesus’ mindset, we discover that greatness is found in serving others rather than seeking personal...

In “Radical Love,” Pastor Dave Gustavsen teaches about the kind of love Jesus taught and modeled – one that goes beyond justice, retaliation, and tribalism. Loving everyone, even those who oppose us, reflects God’s character and brings peace in...

In a world filled with anger and division, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. As followers of Christ, we belong to a higher kingdom and are called to live differently. In “Heavenly Wisdom,” Pastor Paul Klause contrasts the empty results of earthly ...