This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

I'm Just A Little Bit Curious

When I was a kid, one of the hardest things to hear was, "You'll find out later." You ask a question—about a trip, a surprise, what's coming next—and the answer is just vague enough to leave you hanging. No details. No timeline. Just waiting.

But even then, there was something reassuring about it. I didn't know what was coming, but I knew something was. And that knowledge changed how I waited. It shaped my anticipation. It gave me a sense that the waiting itself wasn't empty.

Honestly, that's how many of us approach heaven. We don't have all the details. Scripture doesn't give us a full blueprint or a guided tour. But it does give us promises. And those promises are meant to change how we wait, how we live, and how we face what's in front of us.

I'll be honest with you this morning. In recent months, heaven has felt a little closer for me. Walking through a stage-four cancer diagnosis has a way of sharpening questions that most of us prefer to keep at arm's length. Questions about time. About fragility. About what really lasts.

And here's what I've noticed—not panic, not despair, but curiosity. A quiet, reverent curiosity. Not the kind that demands answers God hasn't given, but the kind that leans in and listens closely to what Jesus has said.

That's what today is about. Not speculation. Not fear. But listening to Jesus as He speaks to troubled hearts and points us toward a future that is real, prepared, and secure.

I want you to hear this clearly: this sermon is not about escaping life. It's about trusting Christ—right here, right now, and all the way into eternity.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Revive Us Again" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

You Are the Light and Salt In the World

This is not a message about self-promotion. It is not a call to moral superiority. And it is certainly not a command to withdraw from the world in fear. Instead, it is a clear, steady call to faithful presence—to living in such a way that the grace of God, the truth of Christ, and the goodness of the gospel quietly but unmistakably shine through ordinary lives.

As we walk through this passage together, we'll talk about influence, witness, faithfulness, and purpose. We'll talk about what it means to live distinctly without becoming self-righteous, and visibly without becoming performative.

And we'll ask the honest question:

What does it look like to be salt and light right where God has placed us?

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Revive Us Again" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

God's Wise Way!

In 1 Corinthians 1:18–31, the apostle Paul speaks to a church that is getting pulled into pride, cliques, and competition. And Paul doesn't fix it by giving them a motivational speech. He fixes it by pointing them back to the center of everything: the cross of Jesus Christ.

Today we're going to move through the message in three sections:

1. The cross divides the world

2. God overturns the world's rankings

3. Christ becomes everything we need

And we'll keep returning to practical action points: trust the cross, drop boasting, and live with humble courage.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Revive Us Again" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

The Lord Is My Light!

Today we turn our attention to Psalm 27:1–4, a passage that has steadied the hearts of God's people for centuries. These words were not written during a peaceful chapter of life. They were spoken in the midst of danger, pressure, and uncertainty. David is not offering theory here—he is giving testimony.

In this narrative-style sermon, we will walk alongside David as he declares the Lord to be his light and his salvation. We will hear him remember moments when enemies rose up against him and yet fell powerless. We will listen as he speaks with confidence even when armies gather. And finally, we will hear the deepest longing of his heart—not merely for safety or relief, but for unbroken fellowship with God.

This message is thoroughly biblical and firmly rooted in the real historical pressures of David's life. David knew what it was like to be hunted, misunderstood, and betrayed. Scholars often place this psalm during one of his fugitive seasons—perhaps while he was hiding in caves as Saul searched relentlessly for him. Yet it was precisely there, in those hard places, that David discovered a truth that still anchors believers today:

The heartbeat of our time together is this: In the Lord, we find light that drives out fear. In the Lord, we find salvation that has already secured the victory. And in the Lord's presence, we find a beauty so satisfying that it reshapes every other desire.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Come Thou Almighty King" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Behold The Lamb!

Today we walked through John 1:29-42 and saw four movements: beholding Jesus the Lamb who removes sin, hearing testimony that points to Him, responding to His personal "Come, and you will see," and extending that invitation by bringing others. The big idea? Jesus calls us to Himself and then sends us to others—simple, personal, life-changing.

Carry these action steps with you:

1. Name one sin today and thank Jesus for taking it away.

2. Listen actively to testimony—maybe in Scripture, a sermon, or a friend.

3. Protect time to "come and see" Jesus this week—no distractions.

4. Identify one person and share a short, honest sentence about what Jesus means to you.

These aren't complicated; they're faithful. In our conservative trust in Scripture's authority, they're enough. If this encouraged you, pass the podcast along. .

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Revive Us Again" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Dead To Sin, Alive in Christ

Today, we're diving into Romans 6:1-11, a powerful passage that challenges us to leave sin behind and embrace the new life Jesus offers.

This sermon, titled "Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ: Embracing Our New Life in Jesus," explores how Paul's words to the early church in Rome speak directly to us today.

We'll uncover the big idea that through our union with Christ in His death and resurrection, we're freed from sin's grip and called to live for God.

Our core message proposition is this: Because we have died with Christ and been raised to new life, we must reckon ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in everyday choices.

Honestly, this isn't just theology—it's practical freedom for your daily walk. As we go through the points, we'll see how baptism symbolizes this union, how we're no longer slaves to sin, and how we can live victoriously.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Revive Us Again" and "Be Thou My Vision" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

Search Me, O God

The beginning of a new year naturally invites reflection. We talk about fresh starts and clean slates. We think about habits we want to change, patterns we want to break, and goals we want to pursue. Some people write resolutions. Others quietly resolve things in their minds. Either way, reflection seems unavoidable.

And in many ways, that instinct is good. God often uses moments of transition to get our attention. Throughout Scripture, we see God working in seasons—moments where His people are invited to pause, remember, repent, and renew their trust in Him.

Let me explain. God is not primarily interested in surface-level improvements. He is concerned with the heart. Over and over again, Scripture reminds us that outward behavior flows from inward reality. When the heart is aligned with God, the life follows. But when the heart is neglected, even good intentions eventually fall apart.

David understood this. He was a man who experienced towering spiritual victories and devastating moral failures. He knew what it meant to walk closely with God—and he knew what it meant to wander. And through it all, David learned that real transformation begins when we stop defending ourselves and start inviting God to deal honestly with us.

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "Joy To The World" and "Amazing Grace" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.

This Sunday's Inspirational Message is:

From Slaves To Sons!

Today we turn to Galatians 4:4–7. In just four verses, the Apostle Paul gives us one of the clearest explanations in all of Scripture of what Christmas truly accomplished. Paul doesn't describe shepherds or angels. He doesn't mention a star or a manger. Instead, he tells us why Jesus came and what His coming permanently changed.

And here's the thing—many people celebrate Christmas emotionally or traditionally. They feel something during the season. They enjoy the familiarity. But they never come to rest in the assurance Christ came to give.

Paul tells us plainly: because of Christ, believers are no longer slaves, but sons. And if sons, then heirs.

That is not sentimental language. It is legal language. It is relational language. And it is meant to give deep, lasting assurance.

This passage answers some of the most important questions we quietly carry:

• Do I really belong to God?
• Am I secure with Him, or can I lose that standing?
• Does God truly care about me in my weakness, my waiting, and my suffering?

Paul's answer is clear and steady: yes—because God sent His Son at exactly the right time to redeem you and to bring you fully into His family.

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Once again, thanks for joining us in our time of worshiping the Lord through His Word!

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"Scripture quotations taken from the Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.

The music "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" and "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing" arranged and played by Don Wigton. Used by Permission.