In his message today, Pastor Mark Mitchell explores Acts 19 and how Christians have historically responded to culture and highlights the inevitable tension that arises when the gospel challenges deeply held cultural values, as seen in Ephesus. We contend that faithful Christian living doesn't require aggressive opposition but naturally disrupts cultural idols, both ancient (like Artemis) and modern (like self-centered individualism). Ultimately, the Church is called to follow Jesus' example of self-denial and submission to God, even when it provokes resistance, trusting that true identity is found in surrendering to Him.

In this message on Acts 19:1-20, Pastor Corey contrasts between being a "fan" of Jesus—interested but distant—with being a true follower whose whole life is surrendered and aligned to Him. Acts 19 shows that "almost followers" believe in God but stop short of trusting, obeying, and living daily in the power of the Holy Spirit. The call is to move from casual belief to full commitment—trusting Jesus completely, engaging Him daily, and turning decisively from sin in repentance.

Are you tired of the same? When life gets difficult, do you find yourself reverting back to the same habits the same coping mechanisms, the same beliefs the same thought patterns? If you want something new listen to this Eastern messages Pastor Corey unpacks how Easter gives us a new way in a new life.

In Acts 18:18-28, we see what is at the heartbeat of any effective team on mission together, trust. The local Church accomplishing the mission of God is no different. Listen to this message as Pastor Corey looks at this text and how we must trust to move the needle in any area of our life and in the life of the local Church.

"Don't go it alone. God's mission is harder than you think it may be." Acts 18:1-17 God's mission is essentially to extend his love to every person through Jesus, to be loved by his people, and for people to share that love with each other. It seems like that would be well received, an easy task. But when you look at Jesus and the Apostle Paul, you will see that human beings are self-centered by nature and struggle with this, resisting and resenting; not unlike a small child who sometimes resists and resents a parent's loving care. This teaching will help us all persevere in the faithful work of God's mission!

Paul's engagement with the people of Athens teaches us how to engage with the people of the Bay Area. We must see what Paul saw — observe the idols around us. We must feel what Paul felt — allow our hearts to be stirred with jealous love for God's glory and compassion for our neighbors. We must do what Paul did — step into the marketplace of ideas, not arrogantly or defensively, but winsomely and boldly, speaking of the true and living God and calling people to repentance and faith in the risen Jesus.

In this message, It's More Than a Book, Pastor Corey explores Acts 17 and shows how Scripture is not merely literature, but the living revelation of Jesus Christ that transforms lives. In Acts 17:2-3, Paul "reasoned with them from the Scriptures," and in Acts 17:11 the Bereans "received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true," modeling a way of reading the Bible with Christ at the center, with humility and hunger, and in pursuit of truth. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible tells one redemptive story—Jesus crucified and risen—and when read through that lens, it becomes the engine of real change and spiritual transformation.

What is guiding your life? We don't drift off course because we lack information, but because we're being led by the wrong things—ambition, reputation, fear, or comfort instead of God. In Acts 16, we see that the abundant life Jesus offers comes from being actively guided by the Holy Spirit—learning to hear His voice through Scripture, discerning His direction in community, and obeying Him quickly, even when He says no. Ultimately, the call is to surrender our will to God's, trusting that the Father who said "no" to the Son at the cross now guides us in love toward life.