This week in the Produce series, we’re asking one powerful question: Who gets to tell you who you are?

Social media is buzzing with the “Who am I?” trend—people asking ChatGPT to define them based on their digital footprint. It’s fun, it’s harmless… but is it the best source of truth? What if we asked the One who wrote every one of our days before a single one of them came to be?

In this message, we discover that God is not in the business of labeling us by our past, our failures, or the world’s standards. He gives new names, new identities, and new purpose.

• Abram becomes Abraham — “father of many nations”
• Sarai becomes Sarah
• Jacob wrestles and becomes Israel
• Hoshea becomes Joshua — “Yahweh is salvation”
• Simon becomes Peter — the rock

And now, because of Jesus, we have a new name written in glory: sons and daughters of the Most High God. “In Christ.”

We unpack the beautiful picture of grafting—how we, the scion, are joined to Jesus, the true Vine and perfect Rootstock. When we are grafted into Him, we receive:

• Disease resistance (freedom from the cancer of sin)
• Soil adaptability (sealed in Him, unshaken by contaminated surroundings)
• Cold hardiness (storms may rage, but they will not overtake us)
• Vigor (a consuming-fire life that burns bright and takes ground)

Drawing from Galatians 5:22–26, John 15:1–12, Romans 6, and the rich New Testament truth of being “in Christ” (mentioned over 100 times!), this episode reminds us:

“I am grafted into the Vine.” “I produce produce.”

Our old identity died with Christ. Our new life flows from Him. The New Covenant sealed in His blood declares: no condemnation, new creation, every spiritual blessing, righteousness, redemption, inheritance, and unbreakable union with God.

This is not about trying harder to bear fruit—it’s about abiding in the Vine who is the source of all true fruit.

Join us as we worship, declare our new name, and rest in the finished work of Jesus.

Key phrase to carry with you this week: “I am grafted into the Vine.”

Scripture focus: John 15:1–12 | Galatians 5:22–26 | Romans 6:1–11 | Jeremiah 31:31–34 | Matthew 26:27–28 | Hebrews 10:19–23

Perfect for: Anyone tired of letting their past, social media, or the world define them

Let’s stop asking artificial intelligence who we are… and start declaring what the living God has already said.

You are in Christ. And in Him, you produce produce.

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Join us as Pastor Tiffany Expands on "Produce - Fruits of the Spirit"

Join us as Pastor Daniel Shirley Continues on "Produce: The Fruit of the Spirit"

In this powerful message, Pastor Jason dives deep into Galatians 5:16-26 (NKJV), exploring the battle between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit. He challenges the common mindset of sin-focused striving and invites believers to embrace their true identity in Christ: “I produce produce!”

Key highlights include:

• The clear contrast between the works of the flesh (adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries — and the like) and the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering/patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control).
• Why sin no longer has dominion over you — because Jesus has already overcome it, and you’ve been crucified with Him (Galatians 5:24).
• The liberating truth: These fruits aren’t things you strive to achieve; they’re part of your DNA as a child of God, produced naturally when you abide in the True Vine (John 15:1-12).
• A beautiful metaphor of spiritual transformation: Your “produce” (the fruit of the Spirit) is meant to be pressed, fermented, matured, and shared — just like wine from the vine. Without leaven (law mixed with grace), it brings healing, harmony, and balance to the world.
• From the Last Supper’s “fruit of the vine” to the promise of new wine in the Kingdom, discover how abiding in Christ turns your life into a testimony of redemption and outpouring.

Whether you’re wrestling with the flesh, seeking freedom from sin consciousness, or ready to walk fully in the Spirit’s victory, this sermon reminds us: Sin couldn’t hold Him, so it can’t hold you. You’re not a product of your past — you produce from your redemption!

Scriptures featured:

• Galatians 5:16-26 (NKJV)
• Hebrews 12:1-2
• John 15:1-12
• Luke 22:14-20 & Matthew 26:26-29
• Micah 4:1-4

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The True Gift of Christmas: From Manger to Resurrection | Advent Message

In this powerful Advent sermon, Pastor delivers a stirring message on the deeper meaning of Christmas—it’s not just about a baby in a manger, but about the King who conquered death and brings us perpetual joy, unity, and new life.

Drawing from Isaiah 9:2-6, Luke 2:8-18, 1 John 1, and the timeless hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” we explore how the light of Christ breaks through darkness, fear, division, and oppression—just as it did for Israel under Assyrian threat, and just as it does for us today.

Key takeaways:

• The manger is incomplete without the cross and resurrection.
• God is increasing our joy even in hard times because victory is already won.
• We must reject division, offense, and fear in the church and nation, choosing forgiveness, unity, and fellowship instead.
• True joy is a calm delight rooted in Christ’s finished work—not fleeting happiness.
• Christmas isn’t just celebration; it’s personal: “Unto US a child is born.” The gift is planted, wrapped, buried… and resurrected for YOU.

If you’re battling fear, division, or hopelessness this season, this message is for you. Jesus isn’t a hand-me-down Savior—He’s YOUR resurrected King, bringing fullness of joy in His presence!

📖 Scriptures Covered:

• Isaiah 9:2-6 (NKJV)
• Luke 2:8-18 (NIV)
• 1 John 1:1-9 (NKJV)
• Psalm 16:11
• And more

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Peace on Earth: The War Is Over | Christmas Message from Pastor Jason

For thousands of years, humanity has been in a cosmic war – separated from God, struggling under the law, longing for restoration. Then a Child was born… and everything changed.

In this powerful Christmas message, Pastor Jason unpacks the real reason the angels declared “Peace on earth, good will toward men” on the night Jesus was born.

This isn’t just another holiday sermon. It’s a declaration that:

• The war between God and mankind is OVER
• Jesus didn’t come as a warrior, but as the ultimate Bridge of grace
• You now live in the age of peace with God – whether you feel it or not
• Storms will still come, but your position in Christ changes everything

Drawing from Isaiah 9, Colossians 3, Mark 4, Daniel 6, Acts 16, and the story of Jonah, discover how to:

• Walk in the peace Jesus already purchased
• Speak “Peace, be still!” to the storms in your life
• Praise from the prison because you KNOW you’re already free
• Experience peace even when you caused the storm

The grave couldn’t hold Him. Hell could not defeat Him. And no storm – self-inflicted or circumstantial – can steal the peace that rules in the hearts of those who belong to Jesus.

This Christmas, remember: the war is over. Jesus Christ is born. And because He lives, YOU can have peace like a river in your soul – no matter what you’re facing.

Merry Christmas, church. Peace has come.

Scriptures referenced: Isaiah 9:2-7 | Romans 5:1 | Colossians 3:1-17 | Mark 4:35-39 | Jonah 1-2 | Romans 8:3-4

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In this powerful Christmas message, discover why every twinkling light, every ornament, every wrapped gift under the tree is quietly (or not so quietly) proclaiming the Gospel louder than we realize.

• The Christmas tree isn’t pagan… it’s a cross.
• The lights aren’t just pretty… they’re the Light of the World.
• The ornaments aren’t mere decorations… they carry our shame that was hung on that same cross.
• Every present opened is a picture of an empty tomb and a stone rolled away!

In a weary, cynical world that’s lost its hope in politics, medicine, jobs, and relationships, Christmas shouts one undeniable message: HOPE HAS A NAME — and His name is Jesus.

“The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices…” But what is this “thrill” of hope? It’s not just warm feelings. It’s the sudden rush of excitement when God’s Word hits your spirit and starts rattling dead bones back to life — even while your body is aging and the world feels dark.

This isn’t hope that “might” happen. This is hope anchored in what Jesus ALREADY finished at the cross and the empty tomb.

If you’ve ever felt hopeless, discouraged, or wondered if that promise God gave you years ago is dead — this word is for you. God renewed Abraham’s hope again and again for 25 years… and He’s renewing yours today.

Watch until the end for a life-giving prayer that will stir fresh hope in your heart this Christmas season.

🔥 Key Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1 | 2 Corinthians 4:16 | Romans 5:5 | Romans 4:16-25 | Hebrews 6:13-20

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