The first week of the “Last Words” series explores Jesus’ final words in Matthew, revealing that we were not created to spend our lives chasing things that fade, but to participate in work that lasts for eternity. By tracing the story from creation to the fall, we see how sin turned meaningful, life-giving work into exhausting toil, leaving us striving for fulfillment that never satisfies. But through Jesus and the arrival of the Kingdom of Heaven, our purpose is restored—not just to receive redemption, but to join in it. In His final words, the Great Commission, Jesus invites us into this renewed purpose: to labor alongside Him in making disciples and bringing His love to the world. Ultimately, true fulfillment is not found in success, security, or achievement, but in living as sent people—using our everyday lives to invest in what will never fade and has eternal impact. Note Guide: https://gpw.churchcenter.com/episodes/650099/notes

This week of the “Don’t Be Dumb” series explores Speaking & Silence, revealing that both our words and our restraint carry the power to bring life or death. Drawing from Proverbs and the life of Jesus during Holy Week, the message shows that wisdom is not just about what we say, but when we speak and when we remain silent. Careless words can wound deeply, while wise restraint can prevent harm and create space for truth, healing, and restoration. Jesus models both—speaking boldly when truth is needed and remaining silent when words would only fuel conflict—demonstrating that both speech and silence must flow from a transformed heart. Ultimately, through His death and resurrection, Jesus redeems our failures in both, inviting us to live with intentionality so that our words and our silence reflect His life-giving grace.

Note Guide: https://gpw.churchcenter.com/episodes/630874/notes

In this standalone message, Pastor Brennen Schmitt shares his 3 things that he desperately wants all college students and young adults to know: 1. Love & live the Bible, 2. Go all in on Jesus, and 3. Your discipleship is on you.

Noteguide: https://gpw.churchcenter.com/episodes/630873/notes