Stewarding our calling is framed by a simple mercy from God. God is sovereign, God loves, and God intends no pressure in the life of a disciple. The church often overvalues its own contribution, undervalues God’s sovereignty, and doubts the magnitude at which God can move. When Elijah hid in fear, God met him not in earthquake or fire, but in a whisper. God renamed Gideon “mighty warrior” while he cowered in a winepress. Our past failures, shame, or self-doubt often shout louder than God’s quiet assurance - but what we label as disqualifications become divine appointments when surrendered. Identity is drawn from redemption, not performance!

Each one of us has a spiritual station! But are we stewarding it in the way God intended us to? In Matthew 5, the curious crowd listens to Jesus’ words, but avoids confronting His divine identity. We often mistakenly do the same, reducing His radical call to self-improvement tips, missing the heart of His message. Jesus’ teachings cannot be separated from His claim to be Savior. To steward our positions, we must investigate His claims with urgency—not as a casual observer, but as one facing eternity. Spiritual poverty begins when we admit we have nothing to offer God!

In honor of Father's Day, Pastor Ben Watts continues his two-part sermon on stewarding relationships and learning how to forgive. When we're hurt by others, it's natural to harbor resentment. That road feels right but produces death, whereas God’s way feels riskier, but leads to life. Wholehearted forgiveness is not discrediting what happened to you - it's a Christlike release that keeps our hearts clean and free of bitterness! The forgiveness we show others must match the quality of Christ’s forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” with rejection and betrayal still fresh in his wounds. That kind of forgiveness is not natural. It is a miracle of grace! Following Christ's example will reshape lives, homes, and restore bonds that once were broken.

Learning how to forgive is a key part of stewarding the relationships in our lives. When we're hurt by others, it's natural to harbor resentment. That road feels right but produces death, whereas God’s way feels riskier, but leads to life. Wholehearted forgiveness is not discrediting what happened to you - it's a Christlike release that keeps our hearts clean and free of bitterness! The forgiveness we show others must match the quality of Christ’s forgiveness. On the cross, Jesus prays “Father, forgive them,” with rejection and betrayal still fresh in his wounds. That kind of forgiveness is not natural. It is a miracle of grace! Following Christ's example will reshape lives, homes, and restore bonds that once were broken.

This Sunday at Resonate, Pastor Jeff Sparkman wraps up our journey through the book of Ruth! To conclude this series over life seasons, Pastor shares how to trust God with the outcome of a decision after you've stepped out in faith. It's often difficult to release control and surrender our expectations to God's plan, right? But His faithfulness extends far beyond what we can see, and His plans are always greater than our own.

How do you spell faith? R-I-S-K. Any leap of faith involves trusting God with everything! Continuing our series through the book of Ruth, this week Ruth takes a huge risk and asks Boaz to marry her. Following her example, Pastor Jeff speaks on taking the leap of faith into your next season, and how to be confident that you’re hearing from God about your next season.

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff continues our study of the book of Ruth with chapter 2, over the topic of waiting on the Lord. We all go through waiting seasons in life - it's not a matter of if, but when we'll encounter it! Being stuck in that holding pattern is never enjoyable, but the waiting always has a purpose! God has a lot to teach us and work in us during the waiting.

This Sunday in honor of Mother's Day, Pastor Sarah Sparkman is bringing the word! The Bible tells us to honor our Mothers, but how do we navigate that process if our relationship with mom is strained? Or if we have a safe relationship with mom, are we honoring her correctly? Whether your experience with your mother is good or bad, the Bible shows us how we should be stewarding our relationship with the mother figures in our lives.