As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 18:21 and the incredible power of words. He reminds us that our words reveal what is happening in our hearts and have the ability to bring either life or death to those around us. Through the story of the prodigal son, we discover the life-giving words God speaks over us: “I see you,” “I love you,” “I forgive you,” and “come home.” When those truths fill our hearts, our words can become a source of healing, encouragement, and life for others.

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 20:1 and challenges us to consider what has influence over our hearts and decisions. He reminded us that wisdom begins when we recognize the things that compete for our attention, affection, and trust. While many things in life can be good gifts from God, they become dangerous when they begin to control us. Through Christ, we can find the freedom to live under God's leadership and experience the life he designed for us.

As we continue our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Joe explores Proverbs 13:20 and reminds us that wisdom is often found through the people we choose to walk with. He explains that life’s biggest decisions require more than knowledge–they require godly wisdom, and God frequently provides that wisdom through relationships and community. Pastor Joe encourages us to seek out wise, Jesus-centered people who can help us navigate life and experience the more life God desires for us.

As we kick off our More Wisdom, More Life series, Pastor Zach explores Proverbs 3 and the kind of life God truly wants for us–one marked by richness, purpose, health, and flourishing through a relationship with him. He challenges us to confront the biggest obstacle to that life: our tendency to trust our own understanding instead of God’s wisdom. Through the example of Jesus, Pastor Zach shows how God has proven himself trustworthy and invites us to experience more life by fully trusting him.

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In this message from Luke 18:18–30, Pastor Mike Holwerda explores the story of the rich ruler who wanted eternal life but struggled to let go of the thing he treasured most. Through this powerful conversation with Jesus, we’re reminded that following Christ is not just transactional — it’s relational.

Jesus challenges us to examine our hearts and ask what has become a “false god” in our lives. Is it money? Control? Success? Comfort? Whatever we cling to most can quietly compete with our relationship with God.

But the good news is this: Jesus gave up everything for us. He opened His hands, laid down His life, and offered us eternal life through grace. What feels impossible for us is possible with God.

Money may be good, but Jesus is better.

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As we continue our More or Less series, Pastor Zach explores the parable of the lost son in Luke 15, highlighting both the rebellion of the younger son and the quiet distance of the older son. He unpacks how it’s possible to be near God outwardly while emotionally disconnected inwardly, especially when faith becomes transactional. Through the image of a father who runs toward both sons, we see a God who pursues us not for what we can produce, but for relationship. The message invites us to step back into the joy of being with the Father rather than standing outside the party.

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As we continue our More or Less series, Pastor Zach takes us to Matthew 27 and the story of Pilate to explore what Jesus meant by seed falling on hardened ground. Through Pilate’s encounter with Jesus, we’re reminded that God is not distant or hiding–he is constantly making himself known, even to those who seem far from him. The challenge isn’t whether God is in the room, but whether our own plans, ambitions, and distractions have turned down the volume on his voice.

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As we kick off our More or Less series, Pastor Joe walks us through the Parable of the Sower and the surprising way God’s kingdom grows. Instead of coming with force, it comes like a seed–small, quiet, but full of life-changing power. The question isn’t whether the seed is powerful, but what kind of soil we will be.

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