What does it really mean to abide in Jesus?

In this week of our series Becoming – Living the Way of Jesus with the People of God, Pastor Mike Wilson unpacks John 15 and shows us that abiding isn’t about trying harder—it’s about staying connected to the true vine, Jesus Christ.

Scripture Highlights:

• John 15:1–5 – Remain in Me and you will bear much fruit.

• Matthew 7:17–20 – A tree is known by its fruit.

• James 4:4 – You cannot serve two masters.

• Galatians 5:22–23 – The fruit of the Spirit.

In this message you’ll learn:

• Why intimacy with Jesus matters more than proximity to church activity.

• How pruning is God’s way of making our fruit healthier.

• Why abiding guarantees fruit—not because we can produce it, but because Christ produces it through us.

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What makes communion and baptism so important? This week in our series Becoming – Living the Way of Jesus with the People of God, Pastor CJ Ward explains the meaning of sacraments and why they matter for our faith.

Scripture:

• Joshua 4:1–7

• 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

• Romans 6:3–4

Sacraments are not magic—they are sacred because they remind us that something happened. Jesus’ death and resurrection have changed everything. Communion and baptism are memorials that point us back to that reality:

• Communion reminds us of Christ’s body and blood given for us.

• Baptism is our public declaration that our old life is gone and we now belong to Jesus.

Sacraments both comfort us when we feel unworthy and challenge us to obedience. Above all, they remind us that because of Jesus, everything is different now.

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• (00:00:46) - Joshua 4: Sacraments
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• (00:06:49) - Sacrifices
• (00:08:30) - The Story of the Ark of the Covenant
• (00:12:50) - For We Can't Remember the Good Things
• (00:19:04) - The Sacraments of Jesus
• (00:21:46) - Jesus' Baptisms
• (00:25:53) - Something Happened in My Life

Who are you becoming? In this opening message of our new series Becoming – Living the Way of Jesus with the People of God, Pastor Mike Wilson challenges us to reflect on our growth, our motivations, and our calling as followers of Jesus.

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3–8

• God has given us everything we need for life and godliness.

• The path of becoming includes: moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, and love.

• The more we grow in these, the more useful and productive we are in God’s kingdom.

This message reminds us that Jesus raised the bar but lowered the pressure—He met the standard for us and empowers us to grow.

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God’s love and power have no boundaries. In this Kickoff Sunday message, Pastor Mike unpacks what it means to live with faith in the limitless God—a God who can forgive every sin, redeem every story, and use anyone for His glory.

In this message you’ll learn:

• Why pessimism limits our faith and how optimism rooted in Jesus sets us free.

• The story of the woman caught in adultery and the freedom Christ offers.

• Our Wesleyan heritage and the call to bring the Gospel beyond the walls of the church.

• The truth that there are no limits on who can be saved, how God can use you, or what He can redeem.

Key Scripture: Ephesians 3:20 – “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or imagine.”

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In the final message of our Gravity teaching series, Pastor Mike Wilson tackles the weight of perfectionism—the cultural pressure to look flawless, live pain-free, and have it all together. But what if the pursuit of a perfect life is actually pulling us further from God?

Using 2 Corinthians 12:7–10, Pastor Mike unpacks how the Apostle Paul viewed weakness not as failure, but as a place where “God’s power is made perfect.” In a world obsessed with self-reliance and curated lives, this message reminds us that God didn’t create us to be perfect—He created us to be dependent on Him.

Scripture References:
Genesis 3:4–5
2 Corinthians 12:7–10
1 Samuel 8:6–7
Genesis 1:2–3
Luke 22:42
Matthew 25:40
Lamentations 3:22–23

Key Takeaways:

• Perfectionism is a form of self-worship

• God brings order out of chaos

• Our weaknesses are where His strength shines

• God's grace is always enough

• Self-sufficiency leads to pain, dependence leads to peace

Two Action Steps:

1. Start your day with awe, not anxiety

2. Serve someone regularly to shift your focus off yourself

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• (00:33:43) - Prayers for All People

In this message from our Gravity series, Pastor CJ Ward confronts the cultural lie that success equals ease. Whether it’s your job, your marriage, your parenting, or your faith—our world tells us that if it’s hard, it must be wrong. But in Genesis 2, we see that God’s design has always included work, purpose, and responsibility—even in paradise.

“The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.”
— Genesis 2:15

Ease was never the goal. God calls us to work not for our worth, but from it. This message challenges us to reject the gravitational pull of comfort and instead embrace the responsibility God has given us right where we are.

Key Themes:

• God gave us a place, work, and responsibility

• The goal of life is not ease but purposeful obedience

• Work is not a curse—it’s a gift from God

• Don’t wait for "someday"—make a difference today

Additional Scriptures:

• Genesis 2:15–17

• Genesis 1:28

• Colossians 3:23

• Romans 8:1

Challenge:
Pick the “Life on Mission” skill that’s hardest for you (Connect, Gather, Give, Influence, Serve), and commit to growing in that one area from now through Labor Day.

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In Week 3 of our Gravity series, Pastor CJ Ward dives into one of the most powerful and misunderstood forces shaping our culture today—sex. While the world treats sex as casual, transactional, and purely physical, Scripture shows us something far more sacred.

CJ unpacks Genesis 2:24-25, revealing God’s original design for sex: a beautiful, intimate, and spiritual union meant to occur within marriage. But when the gravity of cultural lies pulls us away from God's truth, things get broken fast—hearts, relationships, and identities.

This message covers:
✔ Why sex is sacred, not shameful
✔ The devastating lies of pornography
✔ How boundaries protect what’s holy
✔ What Scripture really says about sexual sin
✔ God’s grace for those with sexual wounds
✔ The freedom that comes with surrender and holiness

Whether you’re single, married, dating, or healing, this message is full of truth and hope.

“Not every boundary means something is bad—some boundaries protect what is good.”

“God forgives, heals, and restores sexual brokenness.”

Scriptures referenced:
Genesis 2:19–25
Romans 8:1
Song of Solomon
1 Corinthians 6:18–20
Hebrews 13:4
Ephesians 5:3
Matthew 5:28

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• (00:26:34) - Sexual Sin
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We all feel it—that pull toward comfort, passivity, and self-preservation. In this week’s message, Pastor Mike Wilson dives into the concept of “Social Loafing,” where people do less when others are around to do the work. It’s a scientific reality—and a spiritual problem.

Using Galatians 5:17 and James 1:22, Pastor Mike shows how our sinful nature is constantly in tension with the Holy Spirit, creating a gravitational pull that keeps us stuck. Left unchecked, this pull can lead us to believe lies like, “Someone else will do it,” or, “I have to do it all myself.”

Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37), we’re reminded that compassion isn’t optional—and passivity isn’t neutral. Every believer has a role in building the Church and blessing their city.

We also get challenged to trust God in our generosity and reminded that true transformation doesn’t come from more strength—it comes from more surrender.

Key Takeaway:
You weren’t saved by works, and you won’t be sanctified by them either. Let go of “social loafing” and step into the full life Jesus offers—together with the Church.

Need a challenge today? Ask yourself:

• Am I pulling my weight in my faith?

• Where have I said “someone else will do it”?

• Am I surrendering to Jesus or just trying harder?

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