Pastor Adam breaks down the real reasons behind conflict and offers a clear framework for handling disagreements in a healthy, biblical way.

In our Easter message from Luke 24, Pastor Adam explores the resurrection of Jesus, the doubt of the disciples, and the powerful evidence that turned skeptics into believers. From the women at the empty tomb to the road to Emmaus and Jesus appearing to His followers, this teaching shows how doubt can lead to deeper faith and why the story of Jesus is both good and true.

If you have ever questioned whether the resurrection really happened or struggled to believe, Pastor Adam walks through real accounts from Scripture and invites you to investigate the truth for yourself.

Pastor Adam Bowers teaches on the powerful meaning behind Jesus’ words on the cross and why His cry of “Why have you forsaken me?” was not a question, but a declaration of fulfilled prophecy. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Adam walks through Matthew 27 and Psalm 22 to uncover the deep connection between the suffering of Jesus and God’s plan for redemption.

Explore the darkness of the crucifixion, the reality of human pain and isolation, and the hope found in Jesus’ sacrifice. If you have ever wrestled with life’s biggest “why” questions, this message reveals how the cross speaks directly to our doubts, grief, and struggles.

Last Words

Pastor John Richardson teaches on Luke 23:39-43, exploring the powerful contrast between two criminals crucified alongside Jesus. One mocked and rejected Christ, while the other demonstrated repentance, humility, and faith, asking Jesus to remember him in His kingdom.

Pastor John highlights the universal condition of sin, the necessity of surrender to God’s rule, and the hope of redemption available to all who turn to Christ. Explore Jesus’ promise of “paradise” and  its meaning in light of God’s kingdom, resurrection, and eternal life.

Check out this message and be reminded that every person stands in need of grace, and that Jesus still offers forgiveness, restoration, and life to those who call on Him in faith.

Pastor Tex begins with a personal story about his grandfather’s final words. He reminds us that last words carry deep meaning and reveal what matters most. In the same way, the final words of Jesus reveal the very heart of God.

At the cross we see two powerful truths:

• The depth of human brokenness, humanity rejecting the very Savior sent to rescue us.

• The depth of God’s mercy, Jesus praying for forgiveness even while being crucified.

This message explores how the cross exposes our need for forgiveness and shows that God’s first response toward sinners is not judgment, but mercy. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, the debt of our sin can be released and replaced with new life.

Finally, we’re challenged with a difficult but life-changing question: If Jesus has forgiven us, will we choose to forgive others?

Forgiven people forgive. And learning to release the debts others owe us is part of following Jesus.

In this message from 2 Chronicles 29:18 to 30, Pastor Adam Bowers takes a deep dive into how King Hezekiah restored the temple after his father Ahaz allowed it to fall into ruin. This powerful Bible teaching explores three key expressions of biblical worship that still apply to Christians today: tools of worship, sacrificial worship, and musical worship. After years of neglect, Hezekiah reopened the temple, called the priests and Levites to purify it, and restored the instruments, furniture, and sacred items that had been discarded. Their care for the tools of worship showed their reverence for God. What does that mean for the church today? From musical instruments and technology to communion elements and Bibles, how we care for what we use in worship reflects how we honor God. The people also offered sacrifices, not leftovers but the best of what they had. While we no longer bring animal sacrifices, Romans 12 and Romans 15 remind us that we worship through sacrificial giving, serving, investing in others, and offering our whole lives to God. Finally, worship in Jerusalem was filled with music. Cymbals, harps, lyres, trumpets, and voices joined together as the people praised the Lord with the Psalms of David and Asaph. Their organized, joyful praise followed repentance and sacrifice. If you are searching for a sermon on 2 Chronicles 29, a Bible study on Hezekiah, or a message about true worship and sacrifice, this teaching will help you understand what it means to honor God with reverence, generosity, and praise. Join us as we rediscover what real worship looks like and respond by offering our lives to God.

In this message from 2 Chronicles 29:12-17, Pastor John Richardson takes a deep dive into how the Levites responded to King Hezekiah’s call to cleanse the temple. After years of idolatry under King Ahaz, the house of the Lord had been defiled. Before restoring worship, the Levites first consecrated themselves, then carefully removed everything that did not belong in God’s temple.

Their work of clearing out physical idols points to a deeper spiritual reality for us today. Just as the temple had to be cleansed, we are called to examine our own lives and our church for anything that competes with our allegiance to God.

Drawing connections to 1 Peter 2, 2 Corinthians 7:1, and Hebrews 10, Pastor John explores the dual reality of our sanctification: we are made holy in Christ, and we are continually being made holy as we walk in obedience. As believers who now serve as God’s temple, we must regularly identify and remove the attitudes, priorities, and cultural idols that hinder wholehearted worship and faithful mission.

What needs to be cleared out in your life so that you can fully glorify and serve the Lord?

What do you do with shame that feels bigger than you?

In this message from 2 Chronicles 29:5 to 11, Pastor Adam walks us through King Hezekiah stepping into a nation marked by spiritual ruin. The temple was closed, worship had stopped, and the people lived under a heavy legacy of failure and disgrace.

Hezekiah did not ignore the shame. He confronted it and called the people back to God.

This sermon explores the difference between holy shame that leads to repentance and unhealthy shame that destroys identity. We also see a clear path from shame to renewal through six key words: Listen. Purify. Remove. Remember. Commit. Lead.

If shame has been stealing your vision or holding you back from bold faith, this message is for you. Your past does not disqualify you from God’s future. Renewal begins when we open the doors again.

In this message from 2 Chronicles 29, we explore the powerful story of King Hezekiah and the reopening of the temple doors. After years of spiritual compromise under King Ahaz, Hezekiah leads Judah into a new season of revival. Learn how God uses faithful leadership, renewed worship, and a call to purity to restore His people and prepare them for mission.

Humans can endure incredible suffering when they know it has purpose. Athletes push their bodies for Olympic dreams. Parents work exhausting jobs for their children. Patients keep fighting for the sake of those they love. But when purpose is removed, suffering becomes unbearable.

In this message, we explore where true purpose is found and why so many of our attempts to find meaning... in family, success, pleasure, money, impact, or career, can still leave us empty. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and real-life stories, we look at God’s purposes for humanity and how aligning our lives with them gives lasting meaning.

This teaching concludes our series, What We Believe About God, focusing on God as the Gracious Finisher, the One who brings His purposes to completion. We unpack three core purposes revealed in Scripture:

God’s story of redemption

God’s promise of restoration

God’s ultimate purpose: His glory

Through passages from Exodus, Psalms, Hebrews, Revelation, and the New Testament, we see how God is redeeming people, restoring all things, and inviting us to participate in His work, both now and forever.

If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, confusion, or questions about your purpose, this message offers hope, clarity, and a deeper vision of what it means to live a life aligned with God’s eternal plan.

In this message, Pastor Adam begins a new series exploring four aspects of who God is: the Holy Architect, the Loving Community, the Sovereign King, and the Gracious Finisher. This teaching introduces God as the Holy Architect, emphasizing that while many spiritual beings exist, there is only one true, supreme Creator: Yahweh, the God of gods. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Adam explains how the Bible uses the word “elohim,” why God is utterly unique among all spiritual beings, and how creation itself reveals intentional design, order, and purpose.

Pastor Adam also unpacks what it means to believe in one God who is Creator of all things, holy, and infinitely perfect. Through biblical theology, illustrations from science and history, and Moses’ final words to Israel, this message challenges us to recognize God as the ultimate standard of truth and morality, and to respond with wholehearted love, obedience, and faithfulness to the one true God.

In this message from Luke 15, we walk through one of Jesus’ most well-known parables—the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the two lost sons—and ask a deeply personal question:

Where do you show up in the story?

This sermon challenges both the prodigal and the faithful churchgoer, revealing that both sons wanted the things of the Father without the heart of the Father. Through humor, cultural insight, and a powerful call to repentance, this message invites us to stop standing outside the celebration and join the party God is throwing for the lost.

In this message, you’ll explore:

• Why Jesus tells three stories of being lost before the Prodigal Son
• The danger of self-righteousness and “doing everything right”
• What true repentance and true belief actually produce
• Why God celebrates repentance more than performance
• How love—not labels—is meant to be the defining mark of Christians

This is a message about grace.

About faith that moves beyond words.

About love that shows up with hands and feet.

And ultimately, it asks one unavoidable question:

Will you join the party, or stay outside?

In this Christmas Eve message, we take a deeper look at the Magi in Matthew 2 and discover what their journey teaches us about true wisdom, faithful obedience, and seeking God—even when the path is unexpected. From ancient prophecies to humble worship, the Wise Men show us how to live wisely in our own lives today.

In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why the Wise Men followed the star—and what they knew that others missed
• How God often works in unexpected, humble places
• Five practical ways to live wisely as we follow Jesus
• What it means to offer our best to God
• How to trust God when He changes our direction

Whether you’re starting a new year, seeking clarity, or simply reflecting on the meaning of Christmas, this message is an invitation to worship the King and walk in wisdom.

This Christmas message from pastor Adam Bowers reflects on the simple, curious faith of children and the remarkable faith of a young Mary, who said “yes” to God’s life-altering plan. Tracing God’s long-awaited promise from Daniel to Gabriel’s announcement in Nazareth, it highlights Mary’s courage, humility, and deep knowledge of God’s Word, seen especially in her song of praise, the Magnificat. Her story challenges both young and old to trust God, take faith seriously, and believe that He still works powerfully through ordinary people. Ultimately, it points to the heart of Christmas, the coming of Jesus, our Savior, inviting us to believe, respond in faith, and say “yes” to whatever God wants to do through us.

As we approach Christmas, we explore the joy God promises in the midst of darkness through Isaiah 9:1–7. Spoken during a time of fear and uncertainty, this prophecy points to a coming Light, a promised King, and a peace that will never end. This message invites us to trust who God has been, what He has promised, and how that fuels faithful joy today.

Adam Bowers

Genesis 48-49

Genesis 46-47

Genesis 42-45

Genesis 40-41

Genesis 39

When envy takes root, it can pull us into a pit of bitterness. But God's Word gives us a way out. In this message, we look at five biblical antidotes to envy:

Confession instead of cover-up

Kindness instead of cruelty

Blessing instead of collusion

Celebration instead of coldness

Gratitude instead of comparison

As we reflect on the story of Joseph, we see a powerful foreshadowing of the salvation God would later bring through Jesus. Just as Joseph was betrayed and sold, yet later saved his family, Jesus was betrayed, mistreated, and sacrificed, but it was all part of God's plan to bring salvation to the world.

"You meant it for evil, but God meant it for good."

Genesis 37 reminds us that God is always working behind the scenes for His purpose and glory.

Jesus is the better Joseph. His suffering brings our freedom. His sacrifice brings our salvation.

Your identity isn’t defined by your success or failure, your strengths or your flaws, or even what others think of you. Your true identity is found in Christ alone.

In this powerful message from Pastor Adam, we look at the life of Jacob, a man who made many mistakes, lived with regrets, and yet experienced a profound reset in the final chapter of his life. At 97 years old, God called Jacob back to Bethel. Back to the place of encounter, surrender, and transformation.

It was there that God invited Jacob to:

-  Take out the trash

-  Purify himself

-  Build an altar

-  Embrace a new identity

No matter your age or your past, God is still calling. It's never too late for a fresh start.

Let this message encourage you to stop striving and start living from the identity God has given you.

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In this message from Genesis 30–32, we follow Jacob’s journey from a life of deception and self-reliance to a pivotal encounter with God that forever changes him. After years of scheming, broken relationships, and trying to secure blessing on his own terms, Jacob finds himself alone—and wrestling with God. Through this struggle, God wounds him, renames him, and redefines his identity.

Jacob becomes Israel, a man marked not by control but by dependence on the Lord. This sermon explores what it means to be broken by God for His purposes, how that breaking often leaves us with a lasting "limp," and how His grace meets us in our weakness. The path to transformation is through surrender, not striving.

We’ll explore what it means to trust God, not only with our lives but also with our giving. Jacob responded to God’s presence with worship and generosity, and we’re invited to do the same.

We also take a look at how Scripture ties together across time, from Genesis to John to Malachi, revealing God’s consistent faithfulness and desire to dwell with His people.

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In this message, we are reminded of a powerful truth: God is sovereign, even in the midst of our mess. No matter how chaotic life may seem, God is always at work, accomplishing His ultimate will.

What He did then, He is still doing now. His power has not diminished. His sovereignty has not changed.

He is:

Sovereign to save and redeem.

Sovereign to use all things for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.

Sovereign to renew our minds and realign our lives with His will.

This is a call to stop playing games with our faith and surrender to the One who holds it all together. Let God meet you in the chaos, because He never stopped being in control.

Be encouraged to trust God's hand, even when you can't trace it.

Pastor Adam Bowers

Discover the powerful conclusion to Abraham's story and how it connects to your identity today. Learn why embracing your God-given identity matters more than chasing temporary desires, and how God's promises still impact your life. A message of legacy, faith, and living with purpose.

Pastor Kyle walks us through Genesis 23–24, focusing on Abraham’s grief over Sarah, God’s covenant promises being fulfilled, the faithful obedience of Abraham’s servant, and Rebekah’s trust-filled response to God’s call. He highlights God’s unwavering loyalty and how trusting in that shapes lives, both then and now.

In this message, we explore one of the most difficult and powerful passages in the Bible: Genesis 22, where God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac.

Why would a good God issue such a command? Is this a contradiction in the character of God? And how does this ancient story connect to the gospel and God's grace today?

We’ll look at:

The real purpose behind God’s test

How Abraham’s faith points to a deeper trust in God's promises

The significance of the substitute sacrifice

What this moment reveals about God's plan of redemption through Jesus

This passage challenges us to wrestle with tough questions, but also reveals the heart of God’s love and mercy. Watch to discover how faith, grace, and obedience all come together in this pivotal story.

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Genesis 20-21

Ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle, making the same mistakes over and over? Pastor Adam walks us through Genesis 20-21, as we explore Abraham and Sarah's repeated pattern of deception and discover the root cause behind our own "broken record" sins. What "broken record" sins do you struggle with? Which of God's promises do you find hardest to trust? How can trusting God's promises change your behavior patterns?

Scripture Focus: Genesis 20-21

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This week, we’re stepping into one of the most intense and revealing parts of Genesis, chapters 18 and 19. It’s the story of Abraham and Lot, of mountains and valleys, of intercession and destruction, of a God who is both merciful and just.

Through these two intertwined narratives, we’ll see a powerful contrast between a life shaped by God’s presence and a life slowly worn down by compromise. Abraham stands in bold, prayerful relationship with God, while Lot hesitates, lingers, and ultimately has to be pulled away from the very thing destroying him.

This is a message about more than just Sodom and Gomorrah. It’s about us, about the sins we’ve come to tolerate, the little compromises we cling to, the moments where we treat God’s Word as optional instead of transformative.

Genesis 18 and 19 isn’t easy to read. It contains themes of justice, judgment, sexual sin, and generational brokenness. But it also reveals a God who sees, who hears, who knows, and who never stops working redemption, even in the darkest places.

Heads-up: This passage contains mature themes and is best suited for adult audiences.

Scripture Focus: Genesis 18–19

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Following this, in Genesis 17, God renews His covenant with Abram, changing his name to Abraham and calling him into a new identity marked by promise and faithfulness.

This message explores the deep human need to be seen and known by God—not just as a distant promise but as a personal, intimate reality. It invites us to recognize that no matter where we find ourselves—waiting, doubting, or struggling—God’s gaze meets us with love and purpose.

For anyone feeling overlooked or forgotten, this sermon offers the hope that God sees every part of our journey and calls us into an unshakable covenant of grace and identity.

Key Verses:

Genesis 16:13 

Genesis 17:1 

Genesis 17:5

We explore how:

• Abram chose faith over selfishness, trusting God even when the path was uncertain
• Lot chose comfort and proximity to sin, and suffered the consequences
• God's covenant with Abram was based on faith, not works—a promise that still speaks to us today

These ancient stories are more than history; they're a mirror for our own lives. Who are we becoming through the choices we make? Are we trusting in God's promises or following the world’s path?

Key Scripture:

• Genesis 13-15
• Romans 4:13-25

Whether you're wrestling with faith or standing firm in God’s promises, this message will remind you that righteousness comes not by earning, but by believing.

We explore how:

• God chooses the unqualified over the culturally favored, selecting Abraham's fractured family as the launching pad for His global plan
• We are called to be blessing-bearers, not hoarders of God's gifts, taking His presence into every corner of our world
• Faith and fear wage constant battle in our hearts, as seen in Abraham's faithful altar-building and his fearful deception in Egypt

This ancient calling isn't just Abraham's story; it's our story. God doesn't wait for us to get our act together before He uses us. He takes broken people from broken families and makes them agents of His blessing to the world.

Key Scripture:

• Genesis 11:27-12:20
• 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
• Galatians 3:7-9

Whether you've ever wondered if God could use someone like you, or you've been hoarding His blessings instead of sharing them, this message will remind you that God's mission moves forward through ordinary people who trust an extraordinary God—even when we fail along the way.

In this special service called Without Ceasing, we walk through what it looks like to constantly prioritize prayer and make it a way of life. Using 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 as our anchor, we explore five circles of relationships; Divine, Transparent, Personal, Social, and Public, and how prayer should be present in every one of them.

This is more than a message. It’s an immersive experience designed to deepen your connection with God and others. Through worship, guided reflection, Scripture, communion, and even handwritten encouragement to missionaries, you’ll be invited to live a life of prayer... without ceasing.

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Scripture Focus:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Luke 5:16

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Philippians 2:1-4

Colossians 3:16-17

2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Matthew 9:37-38

In this message, we explore Genesis 10–11, where we see the spread of the nations after the flood, the pride of Babel, and God's response to mankind's self-promotion. From the Table of Nations to the Tower of Babel, we discover how God's redemptive plan is at work, even when humanity chooses its own way.

You’ll learn:

• Why God scattered the nations
• How language, identity, and purpose are connected in Scripture
• Why trying to "make a name for ourselves" misses the mark
• How God's heart has always been for all people, every nation

We explore:

The meaning of God’s covenant and the rainbow as a sign of His faithfulness

How God’s justice and mercy work together

What it means for us to live as people who reflect God’s promises

Whether you’re new to the Bible or have heard this story many times, this message invites you to reflect on God’s unchanging character and His invitation to trust Him fully.

Challenge this week: Are you trusting God’s promises, or relying on your own strength?

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Deuteronomy 32:9-11

1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Genesis 1:27

Genesis 2:3

1 Peter 3:15

Luke 2:29-32

Matthew 28:18-20

John 21:9-13

John 4:7

Luke 19:5

1 Corinthians 3:4-9

Matthew 28:18-20

Mark 12:28-34

Romans 13:8-9

2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Genesis 12:1-3, Isaiah 43:7, Habakkuk 2:14, Luke 19:10, Matthew 28:18-20

James 5:1-20

James 4:1-17

James 3:1-18

James 2:1-26

James 1:1-27

Luke 2:25-35

Luke 2:1-20

Luke 1:67-79

Luke 1:26-38

Week 8

Daniel 8

Week 7

Daniel 7

Week 6

Daniel 6

Week 5

Daniel 5

Week 4

Daniel 4

Week 3

Daniel 3

Week 2

Daniel 2

Week 1

Daniel 1

2 Corinthians 8:7-12

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Philippians 4:18

Ephesians 4:2-3

Galatians 6:2

Hosea 6:6

Psalm 139:13-14, 16

1 Corinthians 4:7

Romans 8:28

Deuteronomy 30:6

Acts 15:36-39

Luke 10:38-42

1 Corinthians 14:22-29

Romans 12:4-8

1 Peter 4:10-11

Hebrews 4:12

Colossians 3:16-17

1 John 1:9 

Matthew 3:11

Colossians 2:11-12

John 10:10

Matthew 10:16

Romans 2:4

Ephesians 2:10

John 3:1-3

Romans 15:20-21

1 Corinthians 9:16

Galatians 2:7

1 Corinthians 15:3

James 1:5

Proverbs 16:9

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Romans 8:28

Colossians 4:10-11

Acts 14:20-28

Acts 15:1-21

Galatians 2:11-14

Romans 14:1-3, 12-15, 21-23

1 Samuel 15:22

Psalm 51:16-17

Isaiah 1:11-17

Genesis 15:6

Romans 4:1-3

Hebrews 10:1-5,11-12

Hebrews 11:13, 39-40

Colossians 1:25-27

1 Peter 2:4,9

John 8:12

John 17:14-18

1 Corinthians 15:20

Isaiah 45:18-24

John 18:36

Matthew 4:8-10