• Primary Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

• What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: To call people—regardless of background, struggle, or perceived worth—to approach Jesus with persistent, trusting faith, knowing that true satisfaction is found in His mercy, not in status or entitlement.

• Primary Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

• What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: The Pharisees pursue righteousness through rules and traditions, yet their hearts remain far from God. Jesus exposes the danger of substituting external religion for internal transformation. Jesus calls His followers to embrace the truth of God’s Word over man-made systems, reminding us that satisfaction is found in a heart aligned with God, not in religious performance.

• Primary Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

• What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: This passage reveals that circumstances test where we seek security and satisfaction. Fear grows when trust fades, but peace comes when eyes remain fixed on Christ. Jesus proves Himself tried and true—not by removing every storm, but by meeting His people in the middle of them. Lasting satisfaction is found in trusting His presence, not in calm conditions.

Primary Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: Following their return from ministry Jesus takes his disciples into a desolate place. It is in the desolate place that he helps them see that he is enough, alone. When we have what we need we tend to rely on ourselves, but when we lack the proper resources Jesus shows his true power in providing abundant satisfaction. Where can you go to escape the noise and "abundance" the world offers to allow Jesus to remind you he truly is enough and brings true satisfaction that is final and filling!

Primary Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: This passage reveals a sobering truth: power gained apart from God never brings peace. Human authority cannot quiet a guilty conscience, cover sin, or satisfy a restless soul. True satisfaction is not found in control, but in surrender to the truth, something John the Baptist embodied and Herod rejected.

Primary Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20What this message hopes to accomplish: to remind the church that making disciples is not a suggestion but a direct command from the risen King. The sermon explains that biblical discipleship begins with Jesus’ authority and is more than simply gaining knowledge—it is a costly, life-surrendering commitment to follow Christ, deny oneself daily, and help others do the same. It emphasizes that without discipleship believers remain shallow, but through intentional disciple-making the church grows deep roots of maturity and faithfulness. The call is practical: first be a disciple, abide with Jesus, imitate Him, obey His Word, and live fueled by the gospel. This hopes to be a clear reminder that discipleship starts not with what we do for Jesus, but with what He has done for us through His cross and resurrection, inviting all people to come to Christ and follow Him fully.

Primary Scripture: Luke 9:23-27What we Hope this Message Accomplishes: Jesus calls us to make disciples, but what is a disciple, and how do I become one? In Luke 9, Jesus clearly teaches to be a disciple was a costly venture. True disciples deny themselves, take up their cross (daily), and follow Him. In this message we look at what it means to do these three things and most importantly why it's worth the cost! Thank you for joining us online today, stay safe, stay warm!

Primary Scripture: Romans 12:1-2What we hope this message accomplishes: We are called to surrender to God and resist Satan and his schemes. Paul reminds us that we can choose to present our bodies as a living sacrifice rather than conforming to the patterns of this world. In this message we are encouraged to "take inventory" of God's faithfulness to help us choose surrender!