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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This weekend, Pastor Zach walked through 1 John 1:8–10 and challenged the way we think about sin–not as rule-breaking, but as a broken relationship with God. He shows how we often lie to ourselves and hide out of fear of rejection or punishment. But the gospel offers something unexpected: we don’t have to hide anymore. Because of Jesus, confession leads not to rejection, but to forgiveness, restoration, and freedom.

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As we conclude our I Am More series, Pastor Joe reminds us that the Gospel of John was written with purpose–to give us enough to believe. Through John 20:31, we see that faith in Jesus is personal, rooted in the truth that he is both Savior and Son of God. And in believing, we don’t just gain knowledge–we step into the kind of life Jesus promised: full, abundant, and unshakable.

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As we continue our I Am More series, Pastor Zach walks us through John 15 and reminds us that healthy things grow–but that growth isn’t actually our job. Using the image of the vine and branches, he shows that real spiritual growth comes from staying connected to Jesus, not from trying harder. Instead of striving, we’re invited to simply abide–to stay with him–and trust that he will do the work in us.

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As we continue our I Am More series this Easter, Pastor Zach walks through the story of Thomas in John 20 and what it means to wrestle with doubt in light of the resurrection. He reminds us that Easter isn’t just a celebration–it’s a claim that demands a response, because if Jesus truly rose from the dead, it changes everything. Through Thomas’ story, we see that doubt isn’t something to hide from, but something that can actually lead us closer to truth. Pastor Zach shows that Jesus meets us in our questions, invites our investigation, and calls us to belief grounded in real evidence.

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