Psalms // Being Led By God
Psalms // Reassurance
Jasmine Wood leads us in a new study on the book of Psalms, a collection of prayers and songs that move us closer to God. Beginning with Psalms 8 and 16, we explore God’s majesty, his desire to speak to us, and his trustworthy words. This Truth serves as our reassurance at all times.
Vision Sunday // The Practices of the Community of the Promise
The book of Acts offers a powerful glimpse into the early church; a community devoted to Jesus and to one another. It paints a beautiful vision of what the church can be. In this message, Vito Aiuto explores how we can move toward that vision today, while addressing the temptation to disengage when the church falls short of our expectations. At the heart of our own church is the most important ingredient every thriving church needs: a shared love for Jesus.
Jesus The Truth
In this message from Vito Aiuto, we learn Christians aren’t defined by claiming to have the truth, but by the belief that the Truth has us. We believe Jesus is the Truth—full of both grace and truth—and that he chose to dwell among us. As his followers, we are called to recognize the Truth, believe in it, and live in response to it.
The Grief and The Hope
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // The Armor of God
Jasmine Wood concludes our Ephesians series with an encouraging message on the armor of God from Ephesians 6:10–24. Drawing from the story of David and Goliath, we’ll reflect on David’s willingness to live as a servant , and how spiritual awareness and preparation are only the beginning of the battle.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Children & Slaves in the Kingdom of God
Vito Aiuto continues our series in Ephesians with a closer look at 6:1–9—a challenging passage that explores the relationships between children and parents, and between bondservants and masters. Paul’s words speak first to children, a role each of us shares, and to the church, which has been set free from slavery through Jesus—the one who came to serve as a slave to all.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // The Shape of Marriage and the Shape of the Gospel
Vito Aiuto continues our series on Ephesians with a closer look at marriage as a reflection of how Jesus loves the Church. We’ll explore themes of vulnerability, submission, and tenderhearted care for one another. How can we move toward this vision of love, even in the face of fear and self-protection? We look to Jesus in all things.
On The First Day
Walking in Love
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Be Filled With The Spirit
Jasmine Wood explores Ephesians 5:15-21, the power of the Holy Spirit, and instructions for life. How are we called to live and what enables us to do so? In this message we explore resistance to being filled with the Spirit, and where doing so ultimately leads—to the true joy and peace we seek on a daily basis.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // The Ethics of the Beloved
Be imitators of God and walk in love. Vito Aiuto continues a series on Ephesians by taking a closer look at chapter 5:14-21. Before the Apostle Paul shares rules for life, he communicates a powerful truth about God’s love for each one of us. Paul then turns to topics like sexual immorality, impurity, greed, and foolish talk to highlight what a life of imitating does and doesn’t include. The way of life God calls us to produces good.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // What To Put Off & What Put On
Pastor Vito explores a transformative passage from Ephesians 4:22-24, discussing how to grow as followers of Jesus through the practical steps of putting off our old self and putting on the new self.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Called To A Life Of Love
Vito Aiuto walks through Ephesians 4:1-16 in this message. God is calling you (yes, you) to a life of humility, gentleness, patience, and to bear with one another in love. God doesn’t, however, expect us to do it on our own. He gives us three gifts and a community of faithful servants to equip us for this life.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Do Not Lose Heart
It’s easy to lose heart when we face difficult and intolerable circumstances. Vito Aiuto continues our series on Paul’s blueprint for the church with a closer look at Ephesians 3:1-13. As a prisoner, Paul had every reason to quit, but he surrendered and then used his life—present, past, and future—to encourage the body of Christ to trust in the riches of Jesus.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Being Built Together Into A Dwelling Place For God
Ephesians 2:11-22 describes reconciliation between the community of believers. Vito Aiuto reads Paul’s words to gentiles in Ephesians and the charge to remember their story, which began far off from God but ends with the dividing wall of hostility broken down. Peace with God, and others, is possible through Jesus.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // The Before, The After, & The Mission
Ephesians chapter 2 gives the church an astounding picture of our ‘before and after.’ From trespassers to mercy. From sin to grace. Vito Aiuto explores how this transformative exchange makes us into people of worship and humility.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // A Prayer to See What You Have
Paul is an unlikely, but masterful teacher in teaching us to pray. Vito Aiuto continues walking through chapter one and Paul’s prayer that each one of us would see what God has done for us, and know the magnitude of the hope we have been called to and the greatness of his power.
Ephesians: A Blueprint for the Church // Beginning With Blessing
Ephesians exists as a blueprint for the church. It begins with what God did, and it ends with what the response of his people should be. Vito Aiuto opens the series with an overview of Ephesians 1:1-14 and the wonder and glory of predestination, redemption, and the mystery revealed in Christ.