Whoever Would Be Great // The Book of Mark
Vito Aiuto
Walking through Shadows, Led by the Light
What are you depending on to get you through today? Daniel Sanabria brings an encouraging word from Psalm 23 about trusting God in seasons of difficulty. The valleys we walk through are real, but so is the Shepherd who walks with us.
A Call to Liberation // The Book of Mark
Scripture is many things, including a Call to Liberation. Scripture not only corrects or encourages, it reminds us that God is on a mission to free his people from oppression. Jasmine Wood walks us through Mark 8:22-26, the story of Jesus healing a blind man in two stages, to examine how God frees us from all types of oppression, and how we join him in the work of setting others free, too. A great message for those who have encountered Jesus, but long for a second touch and more healing.
The Kingdom of Children // The Book of Mark
You Give Them Something to Eat // The Book of Mark
Tell Them How Much the Lord Has Done for You // The Book of Mark
Vito Aiuto explores Mark 5:1–20, the story of a demon-possessed man who encounters Jesus. Or rather, Jesus encounters him. Jesus crosses borders and oceans to find people in peril and still the storm within them. He comes to wage war against the darkness that opposes us and threatens the image of God within us.
You Were Made to Bear Fruit // The Book of Mark
Vito Aiuto reminds us of a simple truth: we were made to bear fruit. Throughout Scripture, fruitfulness comes through listening and allowing ourselves to be pruned. We’re drawn to fruitful places because they remind us what we were made to do.
To Do Good or To Do Harm? // The Book of Mark
This message by Vito Aiuto continues the series on the book of Mark with Mark 2:23–3:6. It explores our deep need for rest. We look for rest in all kinds of places, but Jesus points us toward something deeper. The Sabbath was not another burden to carry. Jesus came not to pile on, but to provide rest, reminding us that there remains a rest for the people of God.
The Healer & Your Friends // The Book of Mark
Vito Aiuto explores the story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2. Jesus begins with words no one expects, revealing that the deepest need is not always the most obvious one. Jesus notices those on the periphery and responds to the needs of the whole person, bringing both spiritual and physical healing.
No More Waiting // The Book of Mark
For centuries, God's people were told to wait. Jasmine Wood opens our series on the book of Mark by asking what it actually looks like to stop waiting and start preparing. She traces the story of John the Baptist, a voice in the wilderness after a long period of waiting, and his message to prepare, and then Jesus, who comes right on time.
A Prayer for Whatever's Coming Next
When you don't know what to pray, pray this. Jasmine Wood walks through a prayer from Ephesians 3 that asks God to do what only he can do: strengthen us from the inside, empower us to go forward, and receive love that's wide enough to handle anything, even people or situations that try to hurt you. God is very present in whatever's coming next.
Crossing Over
The Thief on the Cross
This message focuses on forgiveness and compassion. Jasmine Wood walks through Luke 23, the crucifixion scene, where almost everyone at the foot of the cross is demanding something from Jesus. He only gives two things: forgiveness, and a promise to remember a dying man.
Matthew 15 // Discipleship
Every Season Sacred // Jonah IV
Every Season Sacred // Jonah III
Vito Aiuto explores Jonah chapter 3 and what this pivotal moment reveals about God’s character. Through Nineveh’s repentance, we see a God whose mercy and grace are abundant, and whose judgment is rooted in love.
Every Season Sacred // Jonah Intermission
Every Season Sacred // Jonah II
This week, Vito Aiuto takes us through Jonah chapter 2, where Jonah calls out to the Lord in prayer from the depths. We are reminded that God meets us even in our lowest moments and invites us to draw near to Him. Though prayer looks different for each of us, God hears us wherever we are.
Every Season Sacred // Jonah I
Before the storm. Before the great fish. Before Jonah runs. God speaks. Vito Aiuto kicks off our Summer Sermon Series in the Book of Jonah by looking at where the story truly begins: the Word of the Lord.
Love and Care to the Youth
What are the most foundational gifts a father can offer a child? Godfrey Moye shares a message with five essential actions that shape a person’s life. This message is filled with practical advice for parents and healing words for every person who needs a reminder of God’s message to us — each one perfectly reveals the will and heart of God, the ultimate Father.