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  • February 2, 2025

    Series: Sunday Sermons

    In “Spice of Life,” Pastor Wes draws parallels between the everyday, ordinary nature of salt and light and the calling of Christians to embody faithful discipleship. Just as salt enhances flavors and light guides our paths, Jesus invites followers to embrace their roles in ways that are often mundane yet transformative. Pastor Wes emphasizes the importance of balance, warning against “too much” salt or light that can overwhelm rather than heal or inspire. He highlights the collective responsibility of the church to be agents of love, justice, and belonging in a world often clouded by cynicism and negativity. The message concludes by reminding the congregation that God, the head chef, continues to guide and shape the church’s identity, blending both familiar and forgotten “spices” for meaningful service and community.

  • January 26, 2025

    Series: Sunday Sermons

    In today’s sermon, “Can We Do This?” Pastor Wes introduces the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-11), emphasizing how Jesus’ Beatitudes challenge societal norms and invite us into God’s radical vision of discipleship. Drawing parallels to the emotional multitudes at Disney World, Pastor Wes illustrates how our personal experiences shape our response to Jesus’ teachings. The Beatitudes call us to embrace vulnerability, uplift the marginalized, and live counter to worldly values like wealth and power. Pastor Wes challenges the congregation to reflect on whether their lives and actions evidence true discipleship and invites everyone to read the Sermon on the Mount weekly as a spiritual practice throughout February.

  • January 12, 2025

    Series: Sunday Sermons

    In his sermon titled “Drenched,” Pastor Wes reflects on Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13-17, emphasizing the transformative and communal nature of baptism. He likens the twists and turns of the River Jordan to the meandering paths of our own lives and invites us to embrace God’s grace, which claims us as beloved even before we prove ourselves. Pastor Wes encourages us to remember our baptism daily, listening for God’s presence in the ordinary moments of life and opening ourselves to renewal and love.

  • January 5, 2025

    Series: Sunday Sermons

    Topic: Epiphany, Journey, Magi

    Book: Matthew

    Pastor Wes reflects on Matthew 2 and the journey of the Magi, exploring their unique gifts and the deeper truths of the Epiphany story. He highlights the Magi’s status as outsiders and how their search for the Christ child reflects our own spiritual journeys. Through humor and insight, Pastor Wes considers their mistaken visit to Herod’s palace and the dangers of power, contrasting it with the humility of Christ’s birth. He invites us to ask three guiding questions for the new year: “What are you searching for? Why are you searching for it? How are you searching?” Reminding us of God’s grace when we lose our way, he inspires us to follow God’s light with faith and purpose.