In a challenge to conventional Advent narratives, Pastor Evan invites us to lift our gaze from the manger to the throne, drawing from the striking imagery of Revelation 19. Through the portrait of Jesus as the rider on a white horse, faithful and true, and crowned with many diadems, he confronts our tendency to domesticate Christmas into mere sentiment. Pastor Evan weaves together Christ's first coming in humility with His present reign and future return in glory, emphasizing that the baby in Bethlehem is also the King of Kings who judges in righteousness and speaks with unrivaled authority. He calls believers to move beyond comfortable familiarity to renewed reverence, asking the penetrating question: "Do you live like He reigns?" His message transforms Advent from a season of passive nostalgia into an active posture of allegiance, challenging us to submit every aspect of our lives, decisions, resources, relationships, to Christ's sovereign authority. Pastor Evan concludes with a stirring call to approach Advent with awe rather than sentimentality, anchoring our hope in Christ's eternal reign rather than our circumstances.

What does it mean to truly recognize God's redeeming work? In a message from Luke 2, Pastor Evan unpacks the moment when the infant Jesus was presented at the temple, revealing how salvation enters the world not with spectacle, but through quiet faithfulness. Through the eyes of Simeon and Anna, we see that salvation isn't merely a concept, it's embodied in the person of Jesus Christ himself. Pastor Evan illuminates how God's redemptive plan extends beyond Israel to all nations, yet this universal salvation demands a personal response that will divide before it heals. He shows how Simeon and Anna's patient, worshipful waiting demonstrates the posture of those who truly recognize God's work, not demanding immediate answers, but remaining faithfully present and attentive to His unfolding plan. The message culminates in a powerful reminder that while salvation has already arrived in Christ, we live in the tension between fulfillment and completion, called to worship, obey, and testify to God's faithfulness until redemption is fully revealed. As our church community seeks to recognize and respond to God's saving work, we're challenged to slow down, look carefully, and trust deeply in the One who keeps His promises.

What does true greatness look like? In a message about "The Humble King," Pastor Evan unpacks the revolutionary nature of Christ's arrival through the lens of Luke 1:26-38. Drawing from the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary in Nazareth, he reveals how God deliberately chose obscurity over spectacle, weakness over worldly power, and humility over grandeur. Pastor Evan shows how the incarnation demonstrates God's heart for entering ordinary spaces and using overlooked people. He particularly highlights Mary's humble response, "Behold, I am the servant of the Lord," as the model for how we should receive God's work in our lives. The message culminates in a practical challenge to embody Christ-like humility in our relationships, obedience, service, and suffering - reminding us that God's pattern of exalting the humble remains true today. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we're invited to embrace the countercultural path of the humble King who shows us that true greatness lies not in worldly recognition but in surrender to God's purposes.

What does it mean to wait with holy anticipation? In a message tracing God's promise of a King from Genesis to Revelation, Pastor Evan illuminates how Advent embodies both fulfillment and future hope. Through a journey through Scripture, he reveals how God's first whisper of redemption in Genesis 3:15 finds its "yes" in Jesus Christ – the promised King born in Bethlehem, exactly as prophesied. Yet Pastor Evan emphasizes that we now live between two Advents – celebrating Christ's first coming while eagerly awaiting His glorious return. This tension teaches us patient endurance and shapes our spiritual formation. Drawing on passages from Isaiah to Revelation, he paints a vivid picture of how Advent is not merely nostalgic reflection but a "fiercely hopeful" season that reminds us that every tear will be wiped away when our faithful King returns. The message culminates in a stirring call for the church to "wait with joy and confidence" – resting in God's perfect faithfulness while anticipating the day when every knee will bow before the returning King.

What if the path to true gratitude lies not in counting earthly blessings, but in embracing an unshakeable kingdom? In a powerful exploration of Hebrews 12:18-29, Pastor Drew contrasts two mountains that represent our approach to God: Mount Sinai, where attempting to reach God through our own merit leads to terror and destruction, and Mount Zion, where Jesus serves as our perfect mediator. Through vivid biblical imagery, he illustrates how Mount Sinai represents the old covenant of law and judgment, while Mount Zion offers the new covenant of grace through Christ's sacrifice. Drawing a crucial connection to Thanksgiving, Pastor Drew challenges believers to look beyond temporal gratitude for family and possessions to find deeper thankfulness for the eternal, unshakeable kingdom that cannot be destroyed when God shakes both heaven and earth. He concludes with a stirring interpretation of God as a "consuming fire" - either destroying those who approach on their own merit or refining those who come through Christ - and urgently calls his audience to choose their mountain, understanding that this decision carries eternal consequences.

In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 5, where the Apostle Paul addresses the Corinthian church's tolerance of sin and the necessity of church discipline. Discover why it is crucial for God's people to take sin seriously within the church community.

We examine how Paul exposes a significant sin, calls for purity, and clarifies how believers should relate to unrepentant sin inside the church versus sin in the unbelieving world. This message challenges us to reflect on our approach to holiness, emphasizing that true love involves confronting sin with courage and grace.

Learn how church discipline, often misunderstood, is a loving act aimed at restoration and purity, not punishment. As we navigate a culture that mirrors Corinth's moral confusion, this sermon calls us to stand firm in biblical convictions, pursue holiness, and be a witness to the transformative power of the Gospel.

What if the deepest acts of love sometimes look like correction? In Pastor Evan's message from 1 Corinthians 4:14-21, he reveals how Paul's fatherly heart for the Corinthian church mirrors God's approach to His children – not to shame, but to shape. Pastor Evan illustrates how correction delivered with love becomes an avenue for growth rather than condemnation. He emphasizes that true spiritual formation happens through both truth and tenderness, drawing from Paul's example of being a spiritual father who models Christ-like living. The message challenges us to move beyond mere surface-level Christianity to authentic discipleship where correction and affection coexist, reminding us that God's discipline flows from His deep love for us. Pastor Evan concludes with an urgent call to create a church culture where people can "look up" in faith rather than hiding in shame, knowing they are loved children of a perfect Father who corrects to restore, not to condemn.

Have you ever felt the tension between American self-reliance and true spiritual dependence? Pastor Evan tackles this struggle head-on in a challenging message from 1 Corinthians 4. Through Paul's pointed words to the Corinthian church, we discover how the cross humbles our pride, reverses our values, and reveals God's glory through weakness. Drawing parallels to modern church life, Pastor Evan shows how moving from comfortable spectator to active participant in God's mission requires embracing the cross-shaped life—where true spiritual maturity isn't measured by achievements or comfort, but by faithful dependence on God. Don't miss this timely message about trading our crowns for crosses and stepping into authentic discipleship. Listen now to discover how to move beyond self-reliance to Spirit-led living.