Ever feel like you're doing everything right but still coming up empty? In this message, we look at John 21 and discover that sometimes the issue isn’t your effort, it’s your direction. The disciples were in the right boat, doing what they knew, but caught nothing until Jesus showed up and simply told them to try the other side. When life feels stuck or off track, the answer isn’t always a big change, it’s often a small adjustment toward Jesus. Don’t let frustration pull you back into old habits. Look for Jesus. Listen to His Word. Then do what He says. The breakthrough might be just one shift away.

The Most Unforgettable Fish Story Ever Told God will often put us in situations we can’t handle, on purpose. Not to shame us, but to grow our faith, increase our maturity, and remind us who the real Provider is. The miracle of feeding the 5,000 wasn’t just about bread and fish, it was about trust, surrender, and stepping out with what little you have… so He can show you what He can do.

Three Life-Changing Truths from the Feeding of the 5,000: 1. God Puts You in Over Your Head for a Reason - Jesus didn’t ask Philip how to feed the crowd because He needed ideas. He asked to teach him—and us.

2. Miracles Are Built on What You Already Have - Miracles aren’t magic tricks.

3. Seek the Provider, Not Just the Provision - Jesus doesn’t want to just give you stuff. He wants to grow your trust in Him.

Look at your life right now, where are you facing something bigger than you?

• Step in with what you do have.

• Surrender the outcome.

• Trust that Jesus is enough.

You don’t need to figure it all out. You just need to show up, give what you’ve got, and remember who holds the basket.

Following Jesus is about continually taking the next step toward Him—not achieving perfection all at once.

We often get discouraged because we think spiritual growth should be instant, like the disciples immediately dropping their nets and following Jesus. But in reality, it’s a process. Just like Peter, you’ll have moments of meeting Jesus, moments of following Him, and moments of going back to old habits. The key is not to quit when you fall but to get back up and keep moving toward Him.

Jesus calls you to go deeper in your relationship with Him, not just once, but over and over. Before God ever calls you to do something for Him, He calls you to know Him. The “task” will come later, but the first step is relationship.

Sometimes life hits you with needs you don’t know how to meet—money, health, relationships, or just making it through the day. The story of the coin in the fish’s mouth shows us that God sees it all. He knows your needs before you ask, and He can provide in ways that don’t follow human logic. Your job is to trust Him, obey even when the solution feels strange, and watch for how He shows up.

We kicked off our Fish Tales series this week, and we’ve got to be honest,this one hit home. We looked at the very first fishing story where Jesus calls His first disciples, and spoiler alert: He didn’t go after religious experts or people who had it all together. He called regular guys, fishermen. right in the middle of their everyday, ordinary lives.

Here’s the thing… Jesus is still doing that today!

So here’s your challenge: What nets are you still holding onto? What’s keeping you from fully trusting Jesus with your next step?

Following Jesus isn’t about being perfect, it’s about being present. It’s not just believing in Him, it’s sticking close to Him, letting Him transform you, and living on mission with purpose. If you’ve been walking with Jesus but not really following Him, this message is for you.

As we wrap up our Back to Basics series, this powerful message brings us to the table, literally and spiritually, to reflect on the Lord’s Supper. More than a ritual, it’s a memorial of love, sacrifice, and identity. Pastor Rick walks through the personal and historical significance of communion and challenges us to come clean, live in community, and elevate Jesus above all else.

Are you ready for a challenge that will grow your faith and stretch your trust in God?

This week in our Back to Basics series, we’re diving into the one topic that makes most people squirm, Giving. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if giving isn’t about money at all…but about who really has our hearts?

Here’s your challenge: · Step back. · Forget what you’ve heard. · And ask: What if I just started following Jesus, what would I need to know about giving?

In this message, you’ll face 5 bold truths: I don’t own anything I will always be in debt (the healthy kind) I don’t grow unless I give I can never out give God Until God is in control, my life is out of control We’re not asking for your money. We’re asking you to wrestle with what owns your heart.

So here’s the real question: Are you willing to trust God, not just with your eternity, but with what’s in your hands today?

Watch now and take the first step. Generosity isn’t about your wallet. It’s about your worship.

You may have unwrapped salvation, but have you unwrapped your spiritual gift?

This week, we’re digging into a truth that many believers ignore: every follower of Jesus has been given a spiritual gift on purpose, for a purpose. Yet many of us either don’t know what it is or simply aren’t using it. This message will challenge the mindset that gifts are just personal perks. They're not. They’re tools, meant to build the church, strengthen others, and reflect God’s grace.

If you're only showing up, you're missing out. We’ll walk through what spiritual gifts are, why they matter, and how to step into the role God designed specifically for you. It's time to move from spiritual spectator to active builder in God’s family.

Don’t just go to church. Be the church.