In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith begins the Lenten journey by exploring the tabernacle and what it reveals about God’s deep desire to dwell with His people. From Exodus to Revelation, Scripture tells the story of a God who moves closer—ultimately coming in Jesus to “tabernacle” among us and restore what was broken. We discover how God’s presence addresses our deepest struggles with loneliness, identity, shame, and direction. This message invites us to make room for Him at the center of our lives and prepare our hearts for the power of Easter.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith invites Christians to reconsider how faith and politics intersect, calling believers to place their ultimate allegiance in Jesus rather than any political party or platform. Drawing from Philippians 3:20, he reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven, our King is never on the ballot, and our hope is not found in the headlines. The message challenges listeners to engage thoughtfully in civic life without allowing politics to become a substitute for faith. Pastor Jason encourages the church to live as ambassadors of Christ—holding convictions with humility, loving across differences, and prioritizing witness over winning in a divided world.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores how God meets us in our emptiness and transforms scarcity into abundance through His power. Drawing from the story of the widow and the oil in 2 Kings 4, he challenges listeners to bring their empty jars—those places of lack, fear, or exhaustion—to God with honesty and obedience. Pastor Jason unpacks how a scarcity mindset limits vision, while faith creates space for God to move in extraordinary ways. This message calls the church to prayer, openness, and bold availability as God fills empty lives, families, and communities with lasting provision and hope.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores the tension between God’s sovereignty and human free will, asking how our choices matter if God is ultimately in control. Through the stories of King Joash and Queen Esther, he shows that while God’s promises are certain, our faith, courage, and obedience shape how we participate in His work. Rather than living passively or anxiously, we’re invited to step forward boldly within God’s revealed will, trusting Him to direct our steps. This teaching challenges listeners to reject half-hearted faith and embrace a life of prayerful dependence on God paired with courageous action.

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith wrestles with the difficult question of whether a loving God would allow hell to exist. He explains that love requires genuine choice, and that separation from God is ultimately the result of humanity choosing life apart from Him. Scripture shows that God is both perfectly just and deeply loving, which creates a tension only resolved at the cross. In Jesus, God takes justice upon Himself so that grace and forgiveness are fully available to all who surrender. This teaching invites listeners to honestly consider their response to God’s grace and the life He freely offers.

Pastor Jason Smith addresses the foundational question of the Christian faith: Did Jesus really rise from the dead? Using historical evidence, eyewitness testimony, and even the admissions of Jesus’ enemies, he makes a compelling case that the resurrection is not wishful thinking but a well-supported reality. He explains why the empty tomb, transformed disciples, and early creeds demand serious consideration from skeptics and believers alike. Ultimately, this message challenges listeners not just to believe the resurrection, but to bet their lives on it—because if Jesus is alive, everything changes.

Guest speaker John Ortberg explores the powerful truth that God is able—able to do far more than we could ever ask or imagine. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, he shows how God brings hope, healing, and transformation even in life’s most broken places. Ortberg connects this truth to the journey of faith and recovery, inviting listeners to move from belief to surrender. The message centers on a simple but life-changing confession: “I can’t. He can. I think I’ll let Him.”

In this sermon, Pastor Jason Smith explores the claim that while Christianity is exclusive about the solution, it is radically inclusive in its invitation. The gospel does not exclude people—it excludes pride, self-sufficiency, and the belief that we can save ourselves. Through Scripture and Jesus’ parables, we’re reminded that salvation is not earned by morality, status, or effort, but received by grace alone. Jesus offers Himself as the one true way to God so that anyone, from any background, can come and be welcomed. This teaching invites us to lay down self-reliance and respond humbly to God’s open invitation at the start of a new year.