In this opening message of the Missio Dei: God’s Story, Our Role series, we begin at the very beginning of Scripture to uncover why God created humanity in the first place.

From Genesis 1:26–30, we see that human beings were created in God’s image, entrusted with God’s mission, and sustained by God’s blessing. Far from being an accident or afterthought, humanity plays a central role in God’s purpose to fill the earth with His life-giving glory.

This message explores the deep longing every person feels for meaning, purpose, and mission, and shows how that longing finds its true fulfillment when we understand God’s mission and our place within it. As we trace the foundations of the biblical story, we discover that our everyday lives, work, relationships, and creativity are all meant to participate in God’s redemptive plan for the world.

Whether you are asking “Why am I here?” or seeking to live more intentionally as a follower of Jesus, this message invites you to see your life as part of something far bigger than yourself: God’s mission to restore and renew all things.

Suffering can leave us feeling confused, exhausted, and on the verge of giving up. In this message, Pastor Jacob Ley looks at Hebrews 2:10–18, where we are invited to once again wonder at Jesus, not despite His suffering, but because of it. The author of Hebrews reminds us that God’s plan of salvation was accomplished through the suffering of His Son, and that this suffering was not accidental or wasted.

Jesus suffered to restore our dignity, defeat our enemy, and become a present and faithful help in our pain. He is not distant from human suffering but has fully entered into it, identifying with us in our weakness and leading us toward glory. As we close the Wonder series, we are called to look to the Suffering Savior and trust Him in whatever we are facing, confident that suffering does not get the final word. Resurrection does.

In Hebrews 2:1–4, we are warned about a subtle but serious danger: drifting from the salvation God has given us in Christ. In this message from our Christmas series Wonder, we are invited to slow down, pay close attention, and recover awe at the greatness of our salvation.

Through a powerful warning and a hopeful reminder, this passage calls us to persevere in faith by remembering both the danger we face apart from Christ and the deliverance we have because of Him. When we lose our sense of wonder, we begin to drift. But when we recover wonder, we recover worship, devotion, and endurance.

Big Idea: Wonder at the salvation of God.

In a world saturated with voices claiming to define what is true, good, and beautiful, who should we trust to reveal ultimate reality?

In Part 2 of the Wonder Christmas series, Pastor Jacob Ley unpacks Hebrews 1:5–14 as it encourages us to behold the greatness of Jesus as the Son of God. By comparing Jesus with angels, the author of Hebrews shows us that Christ is greater because of His sonship, His status as King, and His sovereignty

This message invites us to recover a sense of wonder at who Jesus truly is and how He is greater than every other mediator or guide!

In this Advent kickoff message from Hebrews 1:1-4, Pastor Joel Tomkinson explores the true wonder of Christmas by fixing our eyes on Jesus. Scripture shows his supremacy in three powerful ways, through HIs word, His worth, and his work. Rediscover awe by seeing Christ in His magnificence through this message!

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19–24 and discover why Gospel work is the greatest investment of our lives. From our treasures to our perspective to the master we serve, Jesus reveals what truly leads to the #Blessed life. We look at how our hearts follow what we value most, how generosity brings light into a dark world, and how choosing God over money reshapes everything about our daily lives. If you’ve ever wrestled with where to put your time, energy, and resources—or wondered what the “good life” really is—this conversation will help you see God as the true treasure, invite you into a sharing, helping Kingdom family, and challenge you to put Him first in every area of life.

In this episode, we explore the deeper purpose behind God’s design for generosity in Deuteronomy 14:22–29. Many of us practice “episodic generosity”—giving only when a story moves us, when tragedy strikes, or when a need appears. But what if God intended generosity to be more than occasional compassion? What if it’s actually a pathway into the good life—a way of aligning our priorities, forming our joy, and providing real care for the vulnerable?

We break down how the tithe teaches priority, perspective, and provision, showing that God isn’t trying to extract something from us—He’s forming something in us. If you’ve ever wondered how generosity connects to joy, worship, community, or spiritual formation, this conversation will reframe giving in a life-giving and practical way.

In this episode of The Generous Heart, Pastor Jacob digs into one of Jesus’ most penetrating teachings on wealth and identity from Luke 12:13–21. When a man interrupts Jesus to settle a financial dispute, Jesus turns the moment into a lesson on the deep danger of letting our possessions define us.

Drawing on insights from consumer psychology and the parable of the rich fool, Jacob explores how easily our sense of self becomes attached to what we have, and why that path always leads to spiritual poverty.

You’ll learn the three practices Jesus gives to protect your heart: see the danger, check your motives, and turn from greed. Ultimately, generosity isn’t just about giving, it’s a safeguard for the soul.

If you’ve ever wrestled with contentment, identity, or the pressures of a culture built on “you are what you own,” this episode will both challenge and free you.