In 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 we explore how to move beyond a culture of entitlement toward a "cross-shaped" life rooted in servant leadership. In this message Pastor Jared delves into the essential requirements of a true disciple—cultivating a servant’s heart, a missional mindset, and an eternal focus—to effectively share the gospel and witness the transformation of lives and communities.

**Audio Note - We had to use audio from the camera in the back of the room. The audio quality is the best we could get with removing the background noise.**

his message invites us into the profound reality that our carefully crafted plans will inevitably face interruption—but these disruptions may actually be divine interventions. Through Joseph's story in Matthew 1:18-25, we discover a carpenter whose entire life plan was upended when his betrothed Mary became pregnant with a child that wasn't his. Yet what appeared to be scandal and heartbreak was actually God's redemptive work unfolding.

We explore the story of Mary from Luke 1:26-38, highlighting how God uses humble and ordinary people to fulfill extraordinary purposes. Through Mary's experience and unwavering faith, we are reminded of the importance of surrender, trust, and the transformative power of God's grace in our lives. Join us as we delve into the true essence of what it means to be favored by God and how His strength is made perfect in our weakness.

This sermon explores how God works through ordinary people and transforms broken dreams into beautiful beginnings through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth. Despite their struggle with infertility and the death of their dreams, they remained faithful to God, and He used them to birth John the Baptist, the forerunner of Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 addresses the tension between Christian knowledge and Christian love within the church at Corinth. The Apostle Paul confronts believers who were using their theological knowledge and understanding of Christian liberty as a weapon rather than a tool for building others up. The central issue revolves around eating meat sacrificed to idols—a morally neutral practice that was causing weaker believers to stumble in their faith. Paul emphasizes that true Christian maturity is not measured by how much we know or how many freedoms we exercise, but by how willingly we lay down our rights out of love for others.

This week, we explore 1 Corinthians 7:25-40, where Paul addresses the Corinthian Christians' questions about marriage and singleness. The main message: our joy and fulfillment is never reliant upon our status or circumstances, but rather our worth and identity comes from Jesus Christ alone. Both marriage and singleness are gifts and callings from God, and we're called to faithfully serve Him in whatever circumstances He has placed us.