True generosity begins not with what we give, but with what we’ve received. We can only live generously to the degree we understand God’s grace toward us. Like children who know they belong, we approach God not as distant strangers but as sons and daughters with full access to our Father. In Christ, the door is already open. Luke 19 reminds us of this through Zacchaeus. Before Zacchaeus repents, gives, or changes, Jesus seeks him, calls him by name, and invites Himself into h

We often hear sermons about giving up everything for God. But what if these famous parables from Matthew 13 are actually about what God gave up for us? The Twist: You're Not the Seeker In the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price, someone finds treasure in a field and a merchant discovers a valuable pearl. Both sell everything they have to obtain what they found. Traditionally, we're told we must be willing to sacrifice everything for the kingdom. But h

A Grace-Filled Vision for the Year Ahead Ephesians 4:11–16 As we enter a new year, we begin not with ambition, but with attention—not asking first what we will do, but asking who do you put your trust in? The health of any person or church flows from Christ, our Head, not from activity alone. The church grows not by striving, but by abiding. Our primary calling is not ministry, but maturity—growing up in every way into Christ. God has designed the church so that every belie

Blessed Is the One Who Is Not Offended by Me (Matthew 11:1–11) John the Baptist sits in prison, confused and disappointed. The Messiah he proclaimed is healing strangers, eating with sinners, and leaving His own forerunner behind bars. Jesus’ response to John is tender and unsettling: “Blessed is the one who is not offended by me.” That blessing still confronts us today. We are often offended by who Jesus associates with—the messy, the broken, the people we think should know

A summary of a sermon from James Colgan, November 30th 2025 Build on God's Truth, Not Human Effort: Like tall buildings need deep foundations in rock, believers must anchor their lives in God's Word. Psalm 118:8 (the Bible's middle verse) says it's better to trust in the Lord than in people. True righteousness comes from trusting God, not our own works. Discern Which Voice You're Hearing: Three voices compete for our attention - God's voice (truth and life), human voices (w

Sowing and Reaping - Location Matters Most: The principle of sowing and reaping isn't about karma, but about where we sow. Sowing to the flesh (even good deeds done in our own strength for approval or recognition) leads to weariness and corruption. Sowing to the Spirit (acting in dependence on God) produces eternal life and lasting fruit. The Flesh vs. Surrender: The Christian life operates on divine principles, not human effort. We don't need more strength or effort—we ne