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Join this sermon podcast as the pastor reflects on 1 Peter 1:3–9 and celebrates a year of living hope, baptism, and church growth. The message weaves Scripture with real stories of trials, transformation, and God’s active work in the congregation.
Hear an invitation to trust Jesus, participate in the church’s mission, and receive encouragement through community milestones, communion, and goals for the year ahead.
Joy Unspeakable
1 Peter 1:3–9
- God has given us a living hope.
“In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead”
- Our inheritance is secure in Christ.
“An inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you”
“…who through faith are shielded by God’s power…”
- We have trials, but they are temporary—and transforming.
“…though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials.”
“These have come so that your faith…may be proved genuine…”
- We love and trust Jesus even though we haven’t seen Him.
“Though you have not seen him, you love him…you believe in him…you are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy”
- God is actively saving you.
“For you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Sunday Feb 22, 2026
Join this sermon as the preacher explores Hebrews 3, using a hiker's story to warn against unbelief and hardened hearts. Discover three reasons Jesus is better than the wilderness: He is the true guiding voice, builds a sustaining community, and leads us into the promised rest.
Be challenged to listen to God today, encourage one another, and hold firm in faith as you follow Jesus toward the rest he prepares.
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“Better Than Our Wilderness”
Hebrews 3:6–19
Main Idea: Jesus is better than our wilderness—and He alone can lead us into the rest God always intended.
Introduction: The Lost Hiker
- Jesus is the Better Voice in the wilderness (vv. 6–11)
- Israel heard God’s voice in the wilderness but hardened their hearts.
- Israel resisted God even after seeing His works for forty years.
- Israel’s unbelief kept them from rest.
- Jesus offers the true rest they never entered.
- Listen to the Better Voice.
- Respond today and trust His way.
- Jesus builds a better community for the journey (vv. 12–14)
- Jesus forms a community that helps one another persevere.
- The warning: unbelief can “trip you up” and divert you from the living God.
- The command: “encourage one another” while it’s still Today.
- The promise: if we hold firm, we show we truly belong to Christ.
- We are better together.
- Guard one another and persevere as partners.
- Jesus leads to a better rest than the wilderness ever could (vv. 15–19)
- Israel experienced deliverance but not destination.
- Israel died in the wilderness because they wouldn’t listen.
- They saw miracles but never entered rest because they never
- Jesus doesn’t just deliver us—He brings us all the way home.
- Don’t repeat Israel’s story.
- Follow the Better Leader and enter the better rest
Conclusion
- If we listen to Jesus’ voice Today, He will bring us safely into the rest the wilderness could never give.
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
Sunday Feb 15, 2026
You're invited to a sermon exploring what makes a true hero — faithfulness, humility, and honor — illustrated by Desmond Doss, Moses, and above all Jesus. Using Hebrews 3:1–6, the message shows how Jesus is the greater hero and calls listeners to fix their thoughts on Him.
Practical application: hold fast to Jesus, emulate His faithfulness, honor Him in worship, and trust the Son as the mediator and builder of God's household.
“Jesus Is Better than Moses”
Hebrews 3:1-6
Main Idea: Jesus is the greatest Hero—better than Moses —we must fix our minds on Him and hold fast to our hope in Him together.
Introduction: I Need a Hero!
- Heroes are Faithful (vv. 1–2)
- Moses was faithful in all God’s house.
- Jesus was faithful to the One who appointed Him.
- Heroes are Honored (v. 3a)
- Numbers 12:3-8
- If anyone seemed closest to God, it was Moses—which makes the claim that Jesus is greater absolutely staggering.
- Jesus Is the Better Hero (v. 3b-6a)
- Builder vs. house
- Son vs. servant
- Heroes Hold Fast to Jesus (v.6b)
- We are God’s house—His family—if we hold firmly to our confidence and hope in Christ. (Ephesians 2:19-22)
- Question: “If every believer in this church walked with Jesus like I do, what kind of church would we be?”
Conclusion: How to Follow the Better Hero
- Fix Your Mind on Jesus
- Look at His Faithfulness
- See His Greater Honor
- Trust the Son
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Sunday Feb 08, 2026
Join today’s sermon podcast as the speaker reflects on Hebrews 2:10–18 and the promise that Jesus is the ultimate helper. Through Scripture and stories, the message shows how Jesus shared our humanity, broke the power of death, and draws near with compassion to support us in real time.
The sermon invites listeners to trust Jesus, cast their cares on him, confess sins, and rely on the Holy Spirit as they walk through life’s struggles toward the hope of resurrection and God’s promised glory.
The Better Helper — Hebrews 2:10–18
Main Idea: Jesus is our Better Helper – fully human, suffered for us, defeated death, and leads the way home to God.
Introduction – Roadside Assistance?
Jesus Helps Us…
- By sharing our humanity and struggles (vs. 10-14a)
- Jesus’ suffering equipped Him to help us completely (perfectly).
- Jesus knows our world from the inside:
- He lived with limits, poverty, and pressure.
- He felt exhaustion, grief, and relational disappointment.
- He faced temptation head‑on and understands its weight.
- Because He lived what we live, He is the better helper—one who truly understands.
- By breaking the power of death (vs. 14b-15)
- Jesus shattered death’s power.
- Jesus frees us from the fear of dying.
- Jesus helps us face the valley of death without terror.
III. With compassion, mercy, and real-time support (vs. 16-18)
- Jesus draws near.
- Jesus has walked our road.
- Jesus is the ultimate example.
Conclusion
- Walk with the One who stepped into your humanity, felt your pain, faced your temptations, carried your sorrows, and broke the power of death itself.
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
Sunday Feb 01, 2026
A pastor traces changing ideals of man through history and centers on Hebrews 2:5–9 to show Jesus as the "better man" who entered our brokenness, suffered and rose so humanity’s original design—glory, honor, and dominion—can be restored.
The sermon calls listeners to face human brokenness honestly, trust Christ for victory over sin, and live as God’s image-bearers, with an invitation to communion and spiritual renewal.
The Better Man
Hebrews 2:5–9
Introduction: The Ideal Man!
Main Idea: Jesus is the Better Man who became what we could not be and wins back what we could not regain.
- God’s Original Design for Mankind (vv. 5–8a)
- Humanity was created for glory, honor, and dominion. (Genesis 1:26-28)
- Scripture affirms our affirms our intended role (Psalm 8)
- God’s plan for Human Beings: Ruling creation as God’s image bearers‑.
- Man’s Present Condition (v. 8b)
- Man’s sin brought about his fall and shattered our intended mastery. (Romans 5:12-19)
- "Man is not what he was meant to be." - G. K. Chesterton
- The cross exposes humanity’s failure—our judgment revealed in rejecting Christ.
- Christ Restores What We Lost (v. 9)
- Jesus entered our condition.
- Christ’s suffering was necessary, purposeful, and redemptive. (Luke 24:25-26)
- Through Jesus, humanity’s destiny is restored.
Conclusion & Application
- Remember your God-given‑ identity as an image-bearer.
- Face the reality of human brokenness with honesty.
- Look to Jesus when you feel defeated.
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Sunday Jan 25, 2026
Pastor Mike preaches from Hebrews 2:1-4, warning believers about the danger of drifting from their faith and the seriousness of neglecting the salvation offered by Christ.
He explains the peril of gradual drift, the principle of discipline for disobedience, and the proof that the gospel is reliable, then urges practical steps—personal disciplines and community watchfulness—to renew commitment to Jesus.
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A Better Salvation – Don’t Neglect it!
Hebrews 2:1-4
Introduction
Main Idea: Christians must not drift away but devote themselves to this great salvation.
- The Peril of Drifting (v. 1)
- Drifting from the Word
- Duty to Hold Fast
- The Principle of Discipline (v. 2)
- The Law delivered by angels (Acts 7:38; Galatians 3:19)
- The Law demanded accountability
III. The Problem of Neglect (v. 3a)
- A Great Salvation Despised
- A Great Question Demanded: “How shall we escape…?”
- The Proof of Salvation (vv. 3b–4)
- Spoken by the Son
- Shared by the Servants (Eyewitnesses)
- Sealed by the Signs (God’s Witness: miracles, gifts of the Spirit)
Application – How can we pay attention?
- Fight the Quiet Drift
- Pay Much Closer Attention to the Word
- Take Sin and Disobedience Seriously
- Stop Treating Salvation as Optional or Ordinary
- Renew Confidence in the Gospel’s Reliability
- Cultivate Community Watchfulness
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Sunday Jan 18, 2026
Join this sermon from Hebrews 1 that explains how Jesus is greater than the angels: He bears a superior name, reigns on an eternal righteous throne, and carries a saving mission for those who inherit salvation.
This short message calls believers to trust Christ, deepen their relationship with Him, and respond to the gospel while mercy is still offered.
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Better Than Angels: Pay Attention to God’s Son
Hebrews 1:4–14
Main Idea: Because the Son is infinitely superior to angels, believers must listen to Him, trust Him, and not drift away from His word.
Introduction: Angels watching over me?
- The Son Has a Better Name (vv. 4–6)
- “A more excellent name” (v. 4).
- The Son is uniquely called “My Son” (vv. 5–6).
- Application: Who defines your identity?
- The Son Sits on a Better Throne (vv. 7–12)
- Powerful and Glorious Angels: “winds and flames” (v. 7).
- The Son’s throne is eternal and his scepter righteous (vv. 8–9).
- The Son is the unchanging Creator (vv. 10–12).
- Application: Stability in a shaking world.
III. The Son Has a Better Mission (vv. 13–14)
- The Son’s victory is promised (v. 13).
- Angels are ministering spirits (v. 14).
- Application: Encouragement and warning.
Conclusion: Listen to the Better Word and trust the Son.
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Sunday Jan 11, 2026
Join this opening sermon of the new series "Better" through Hebrews as the pastor reads Hebrews 1:1-3 and shows how Jesus is superior to the prophets — heir of all things, Creator, radiance of God’s glory, sustainer, redeemer, and mediator.
This episode invites listeners to respond in faith, realign their lives around Christ in 2026, and find practical resources and sermon notes on the church website.
Jesus is Better than the Prophets
Hebrews 1:1-3
Main Idea: Jesus is not just one more voice in a noisy world; He is the living, final, and personal Word of God who demands and deserves our response.
Introduction: Nonstop Notifications
Jesus Christ is the …
… appointed Heir of all things (v.1)
Matthew 28:18
… Creator (v. 2)
Colossians 1:16
… Glory of God (v.2)
John 1:14
… Image of God (v.3)
John 14:9-10
… Sustainer of the Universe (v.3)
Colossians 1:17
…Redeemer of Mankind (v.3)
1John 1:7
…Supreme Mediator (v.3)
1 Timothy 2:5
Conclusion: Listen and Do!
James 1:22-25
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With Pastor Mike Curry.
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
Sunday Dec 28, 2025
In this sermon the speaker shares personal struggles with overwork and depression, then encourages listeners to surrender, abide in Christ, and pursue the big ideas God places on their hearts. Drawing on examples like George Mueller and John Wesley, he emphasizes faithfulness, prayer, sacrificial service, and God’s provision amid trials.
Key takeaways: love others, persevere through hardship, seek God’s will, and bear much fruit for His kingdom. The message closes with an invitation to commit to prayer, humility, and active service in the church.
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Dream Big for the Glory of God
John 15:8
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With Pastor Jevan Thomas
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
In this sermon the pastor explores how God's love is resilient and sacrificial, showing that "love is tough" — not just feelings but a committed, risk-taking agape that became flesh in Jesus. He traces God's relational pursuit from creation through the incarnation, urging listeners to receive and share the transforming gift of Christ.
Listeners are invited to accept Jesus, live out God’s love, and find hope and restoration in the Christmas message.
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Hope of all the Earth: Love
Scripture: John 1:1-4, 14
Introduction
Love is Tough!
Main Idea: God is love, and as His people, we are called to receive and reflect that love—living it out in relationships.
The Advent of God’s Love
- God’s Story Reveals Love (John 1:1-4)
- From Creation to Abraham to Israel.
- God, majestic and glorious (see Psalm 8), comes to dwell among us.
- God took on human flesh—shared our life, our suffering, our death (Philippians 2).
- God shares our deepest pain, triumphing over it through Jesus’ cross.
- God’s love is relational.
- God does not abandon us.
- God’s love moves toward us.
Conclusion: Become People of Love (1 John 4:7)
- We are called to love others as God has loved us.
- “Love is not affectionate feeling but a steady wish for the loved person’s ultimate good.” – C.S. Lewis
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With Pastor Mike Curry.