Weekend Teaching

As Advent begins, we’re reminded that this season isn’t about passive waiting. It’s about active, confident hope rooted in God’s faithfulness. This teaching unpacks the difference between wishful thinking and the kind of biblical hope Isaiah points us to in chapter 9. Into 700 years of darkness, God promised a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. His arrival wasn’t optimism; it was certainty based on who God is. The lighting of the hope candle points us back to every promise God has already fulfilled and forward to the reality that we live between two Advents. Christ has come, and Christ will come again. When life feels dark, when prayers seem unanswered, and when shadows feel heavy, we’re invited to look for glimpses of light that remind us our stories fit within God’s larger story. The darkness is real, but it isn't final. True hope rests not in our feelings but in God’s character, trusti

This powerful conclusion to the Fire & Cloud series brings us to the mountaintop for a panoramic look at God’s redemptive plan. Through the seven promises in Exodus 6:6-8, we see that God’s salvation is not only about escaping bondage but about entering into relationship, purpose, and destiny. Each “I will” statement reveals a different part of God’s heart as He offers rescue, freedom, redemption, family, presence, inheritance, and the fulfillment of His promises. This message connects the journey of ancient Israel to our own modern faith walk and reminds us that God does not just save us from something but for something greater. It challenges us to see the difference between what we are paid for and what we are made for, inviting us to discover our calling and step boldly into the purpose God has redeemed us to live out.

The golden calf in Exodus 32 is not just an ancient misstep; it is a mirror showing how easily we reshape God when waiting feels unbearable. When Moses delayed, the Israelites did not try to replace God; they tried to redefine Him on their terms. This message explores how seasons of waiting expose our spiritual amnesia and lure us toward modern idols like comfort, approval, control, and power that promise freedom but lead us into deeper slavery. At the core of the sermon is this truth: Jesus plus nothing equals everything. Whether you are waiting for healing, direction, restoration, or breakthrough, the call is to identify the idols we have formed, fix our eyes on Jesus, and stay faithful even in the silence. You might be closer to breakthrough than you think, maybe even on day 39 of a 40-day trial. Do not give up. God is still working, still speaking, and still standing in the gap for you.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

At the heart of Exodus lies a stunning truth: God’s greatest desire is not only to rescue us from something, but to dwell with us. This message unpacks the deep meaning behind the tabernacle, the elaborate and detailed structure God commanded Moses to build in the wilderness. While it’s easy to get caught up in the gold, acacia wood, and scarlet yarn, the purpose becomes clear in one transformative verse: “Let them make a sanctuary for me, and I will dwell among them.” This is not about religious architecture; it is about relationship. From the Garden of Eden to the New Jerusalem, the entire biblical story tells of God’s pursuit to be present with His people. The tabernacle pointed to the temple, the temple to Jesus, and through Jesus, the church was born, declaring that each of us is now a temple of the Holy Spirit. God did not just save us from darkness, addiction, or brokenness. He saved us to live in relationship with Him and for a greater purpose only He can reveal.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

What if your work is actually worship? What if the meetings, spreadsheets, and projects you do every day aren’t separate from your calling but part of God’s mission for the world? Before the fall, God placed Adam in the garden “to work it and keep it,” showing that work was His idea from the start. The Hebrew word avodah means work, worship, and service all at once. It reminds us that our daily labor is sacred. When we see our jobs this way, our Mondays become an act of worship and our workplaces become mission fields. With so much of the world still unreached, our presence in the marketplace isn’t accidental. It’s part of God’s plan to bring His light into every corner of society.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

What if the Ten Commandments weren’t meant to restrict you, but to set you free? In this message from our Fire & Cloud series, Pastors Aaron and Dick Foth unpack Exodus 20 and reveal how the “Ten Words” show God’s heart for His people. From the mountain of Sinai to the teachings of Jesus, we see that God’s law was never about earning His love; it was a response to already being rescued. Obedience flows from grace, not to it. Together, we look at how these words shape our culture, guide our relationships, and draw us closer to God. The Ten Words are not a list of limitations but an invitation into a life of freedom, rhythm, and love, fulfilled perfectly in Jesus. Watch as we explore what it means to love God fully, love others well, and live in the freedom of His design.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

When life feels like a battle, where do you turn for strength? In Exodus 17, Moses, Joshua, and the Israelites discover that God’s provision comes not only through His power, but also through His people. In this message, Pastor Felix Arellano unpacks how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness and how true victory comes when we rely on His strength and lean on one another in faith. The story of Moses raising his staff, supported by Aaron and Hur, reveals that God designed us to live in community, not isolation. If you’ve ever tried to face life’s battles alone, this message is a reminder: you were never meant to. God’s provision flows through dependence on Him and connection with others.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

The story of Exodus 16 isn’t just about manna in the desert; it’s a picture of God’s heart to provide for His people. When Israel grumbled in the wilderness, God didn’t respond with punishment but with provision, reminding them that His care is constant even when our trust wavers. Just as He fed them daily, God still invites us to depend on Him one day at a time, to be grateful, generous, and content in what He gives. The manna was never about the meal; it was about the Maker. And in Jesus, the Bread of Life, we find the ultimate provision that satisfies every hunger and fills every empty place with His presence.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

The story of Exodus 14 isn’t just about Israel’s escape from Egypt. It’s a powerful picture of what God still does today. The Red Sea crossing points to baptism, where we leave behind the bondage of sin and step into a new life of freedom through Jesus Christ. The same God who buried Pharaoh’s chariots now breaks the power of sin in our lives. Through the cross we are forgiven, and through the resurrection we are set free. Even after salvation, we can struggle with old mindsets and temptations, but God invites us to stand firm, see His victory, and be still as He fights for us. What once enslaved you no longer has power over you.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join us for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

Ever felt too reluctant or afraid to step into what God is asking of you? In Exodus 7–12 we see Moses wrestle with his own fear and insecurity, yet God continues to show His unmatched power, His patient pursuit, and His ultimate rescue. This story reminds us that God’s deliverance is never about our strength but about His presence and power at work through us. Through the showdown with Pharaoh, the plagues that confronted Egypt’s false gods, and the first Passover pointing us to Jesus, we see a God who rescues His people and invites us to trust Him. Even in our weakness, He is faithful to deliver, and His rescue requires our response.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.

Have you ever wondered if God really works through the ordinary parts of life? In Exodus 3, Moses was simply tending sheep when he encountered the burning bush, a reminder that even in mundane seasons, God is present and preparing us. When Moses turned aside to see, his curiosity became the doorway to a holy encounter. In this message from Fire & Cloud: Encountering the Presence of God, we see how God calls us to slow down, pay attention, and surrender to His presence. Like Moses, we are invited to recognize that every moment, no matter how routine, can become holy ground when we respond in reverence and trust. God is not distant. He is always at work, drawing us closer, shaping our character, and inviting us to step toward the fire of His presence.

Wednesday Night Community is back! Join for The Bible that Jesus Read: 11 Weeks Through the Old Testament. We’ll explore the very Scriptures Jesus studied, quoted, and proclaimed as pointing to Him, uncovering how His story was written centuries before His arrival in Bethlehem.