// In this message from Ephesians 2:1–10, Elder Jim Hertzler unpacks what he calls the “Cliff Notes of the Bible.” He outlines the gospel in four simple truths: how bad our sin is, how big God’s mercy is, how much Christ has done for us, and how come we are called to live for Him. We were dead in our sins, but God, rich in mercy, made us alive in Christ through grace alone. As His workmanship, we are now created for good works, living testimonies to the immeasurable riches of His grace. //
// In this message, Pastor Colin unpacks Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1 for believers to have the eyes of their hearts enlightened. He shows how God desires us not just to know truths about Him in our heads, but to experience them deeply in our lives—our hope in Christ, our identity as God’s inheritance, and the immeasurable power of the resurrection at work in us. This future hope and present power are meant to shape how we endure trials, live with joy, and carry out God’s mission in the world. The call is to move beyond religion into worshipful, Spirit-filled living that reflects Jesus to those around us. //
// In this message, Pastor Colin reminds us that our reason for worship is rooted not in our circumstances but in what God has done for us in Christ. Walking through Ephesians 1, he shows how God has chosen, adopted, redeemed, and forgiven us, giving us every spiritual blessing in Jesus. Even in seasons of heaviness, we can celebrate because our hope is anchored in Christ’s work, not the shifting events of the world. True lasting change begins when we turn our eyes to Jesus and live as His people. //
// This first message in the series Ephesians: Activity & Identity looks back to Acts 18–20 to see how God first worked in the city of Ephesus. Pastor Colin shows that what God began there—centering theology on Jesus, transforming lives, confronting idols, and grounding believers in sound doctrine—is what He still desires to do in us today. The gospel not only changes hearts but reshapes culture, calling us to put away sin and idolatry and live boldly for Christ. As we step into Ephesians, the challenge is to let this same work of God take root in our lives and our church. //
// In the final message of the Grow Up! series, Pastor Colin Hairston unpacks what it means to become a spiritual parent. Looking at 2 Timothy 2, he shows how Paul modeled discipleship with Timothy and called him to pass it on to others. True spiritual maturity is not just about personal growth but about raising up disciple-makers who invest in the next generation. This closing message challenges each of us to consider: What is the next step God is calling you to take in your spiritual journey? //
// What does it look like to grow into spiritual adulthood? In this message, Pastor Colin Hairston explores how faith is more than just believing—it’s trusting God’s Word and obeying Him, even when the path ahead isn’t clear. Spiritual maturity reshapes our priorities, shifting us from self-centered living to a God-centered and others-focused life. Discover what step of faith God may be calling you to take today. //
// Pastor Colin Hairston teaches on what it means to be a spiritual child and how we can grow into deeper maturity in Christ. From 1 Thessalonians 2, he highlights the common struggles of spiritual children and the steps needed—encouragement, teaching, and church community—to move forward in faith. This message calls us to leave behind a lesser version of the Christian life and embrace the abundant life Jesus offers. //
// In this message from our Grow Up series, we explore what it means to be a spiritual infant and why this stage of faith is both exciting and vulnerable. Using Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 2, we see the call to care for new believers like a parent cares for a newborn — with gentleness, constant attention, and intentional guidance. Spiritual infants need teaching, modeling, and help building new rhythms so they can grow strong in their walk with Christ. Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or called to help others grow, this message will inspire you to step deeper into discipleship. //
// In week one of the “Grow Up” series, Pastor Colin Hairston explores what it means to be spiritually dead, drawn from Ephesians 2. He reminds us that we all begin our spiritual journey without life—dead in our sins, following the world, our flesh, and the enemy. But God, rich in mercy, makes us alive in Christ. This message challenges us to recognize our need for grace and to help others move from spiritual death to new life. //
// In this sermon on Psalm 118, Pastor Colin Hairston walks through how this powerful song of praise echoes throughout the final week of Jesus' life. He reveals how Psalm 118 was likely the last song Jesus sang at the Last Supper and how it became a prophetic soundtrack of Holy Week. Pastor Colin unpacks God's hesed—His loyal, covenantal love—and how it points to the salvation found in Jesus alone. With compelling parallels between Scripture and Jesus' life, this message calls us to respond in faith and boldly proclaim the good news. //