What is God really like? He is compassionate, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love, and ready to forgive. In this Thanksgiving Sunday message, discover the heart of the Father who runs toward repentant sinners, welcomes them home, and celebrates their return. And hear the good news: Jesus paid the debt in full, canceling our sin and bringing us back to God.

In Part 3 of our Running the Race series, we look at the precision and intention required to lock into God’s "racing line" and pursue the ultimate eternal prize. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 9, this message challenges us to stop treating the Christian life like a casual picnic and start running with the discipline of a championship athlete. We explore how spiritual practices serve as targeted weight training to conquer anxiety, bitterness, and fleshly desires. By reframing life's hardships as the Heavenly Coach’s refining fire, we discover how discipline trains us that we may not be disqualified. Let us run with unwavering purpose toward an inheritance that never fades.

What if the Christian life was never meant to be a stroll in the park, but an all-consuming marathon? In Part 2 of our Running the Race series, we strip away comfortable, watered-down faith and lean into the radical cost of following Jesus. From counting the cost in Luke 14 to guarding against false teaching that cuts in on our path, this message exposes what it truly takes to stay the course. We explore how God's relentless faithfulness picks us up when we stumble, giving us the grit to keep our eyes locked on the Kingdom. Tune in to discover how to abandon world-chasing distractions and run with enduring purpose all the way to the finish line.

The Christian life is far more like a long-distance marathon than a short sprint. Looking at the life of the Apostle Paul, we see a faith requiring an endurance that cannot be found in ourselves, facing trials that urge us to keep running toward the ultimate prize of an eternal, restored Kingdom. Don't quit or let the worries of this world choke out your fruitfulness. Fix your eyes on Jesus, hold fast to your calling, and join us as we learn how to run with perseverance the race set out before us.

Paul’s final greetings remind us: we don’t follow Jesus alone—we are a family who serve, care for one another, stand firm against false teaching, and celebrate Christ’s victory.

Paul’s ministry shows that God uses people (even unlikely people!) to advance the gospel, so if we are ready for Jesus’ return, we should share Christ through godly lives and clearly proclaim the good news. Christians are also called to support and rejoice with other believers, while continually reminding one another of God’s faithfulness and staying about kingdom work.

In this second part covering Romans 14-15:13, Pastor Joel helps listeners understand how to apply the principles from the text in disputable matters of today. Listen for insights on how we can stand together in love and unity even with differing opinions. In the conclusion, Pastor Joel takes questions about various matters and discusses how we should apply this passage to the topics raised.

In this episode, Nicholas dives into the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector (Luke 18:9-14), challenging us to drop the 'scoreboard' of moral superiority. Instead of comparing ourselves to others, he invites us to embrace the tax collector's humble dependence on God’s grace.We explore how true justification is found in Christ’s sacrifice rather than our own achievements. Join us as we discuss why the church’s reputation should be built on mercy and compassion, reminding us all that we are simply beggars in need of the same life-changing forgiveness.