In Week 4 of our series "Taste and See: Developing Spiritual Hunger", Pastor Jon explores Philippians 3 and Paul's radical transformation from zealous persecutor to passionate follower of Christ. Through Paul's dramatic conversion story, we see how one encounter with Jesus completely shifted his perspective—from finding identity in religious achievements to counting everything as loss compared to knowing Christ. Pastor Jon challenges us to examine our own spiritual appetites: Are we hungering after temporary things that will fade, or pursuing what truly matters? We learn that authentic Christianity isn't about perfection but perspective—seeing everything through the lens of knowing Jesus. The message culminates in a stirring call to evaluate what we're truly pursuing, align our hearts with God's purposes, and press on toward the ultimate prize of intimately knowing Christ. This isn't just about belief—it's about allowing Jesus to completely transform what we value and chase after.
Have you ever wondered what it means to truly know God, beyond surface-level religion? Join us for week three of our Taste & See series as Pastor Jon explores how spiritual hunger attracts God's attention and transforms our relationship with Him. Through compelling examples from Scripture—like blind Bartimaeus's persistent cry and the Syrophoenician woman's humble determination—we discover that God deeply desires to be pursued and known personally. This isn't about religious routine, but about experiencing God's presence in every area of life. Whether you're seeking deeper faith or just starting your spiritual journey, this message reveals practical steps to move from merely believing in God to truly knowing Him. Don't miss this opportunity to discover how to create a lasting, transformative connection with God.
Join us for week two of our Taste and See series as we focus on developing spiritual hunger and perseverance. Through the compelling stories of blind Bartimaeus and the Canaanite woman, we learn what it means to refuse to be silenced or denied when seeking God. Discover how spiritual hunger attracts God's attention and why endurance matters more than instant results in our microwave culture. Pastor John offers practical insights on building lasting spiritual hunger through prayer, fasting, and community while addressing the tension between God's sovereignty and our personal responsibility. He challenges us to push past comfortable, status quo Christianity with a sobering reminder: "Popular Christianity is not biblical, and Biblical Christianity is not popular." If you've ever felt spiritually complacent or wondered why breakthrough seems delayed, this message will reignite your passion to seek God with everything you have—not as domesticated believers content with comfort, but as the wild, hungry followers we're called to be.
Join us for the launch of our powerful new series, Taste and See: A Divine Invitation, as we kick off our annual SEEK season! Pastor Jon challenges us to move beyond secondhand knowledge of God and experience His goodness for ourselves. Drawing from Psalm 34 and Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, this message confronts one of the greatest dangers facing the American church: spiritual complacency and domestication.
Discover what it means to cultivate genuine spiritual hunger—a constant awareness of your need for God that transforms every area of your life. Learn five practical ways to develop and maintain this hunger, including the power of prayer and fasting, feeding on God's Word, and seeking to truly know God, not just know about Him.
This isn't about earning salvation—it's about hungering for God's righteousness to manifest in your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions. As we enter this six-week SEEK season with corporate prayer meetings, fasting, and small groups, now is the time to ask God to make you hungry again for His presence and power. Don't settle for being spiritually domesticated—rediscover your wild pursuit of God!
A 7-Week Journey into Spiritual Hunger
Starting January 2026
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What if the greatest danger facing the church isn't the darkness around us, but the comfort within us?
Join us for Taste and See, a transformative series that issues a divine invitation to experience God's goodness firsthand—not through secondhand knowledge, but through personal encounter.
Drawing from Psalm 34:8, Pastor John challenges us to move beyond domesticated faith and cultivate a spiritual hunger that attracts God's presence and transforms every area of our lives.
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7-Week Series Overview:
Developing Spiritual Hunger
Discover what spiritual hunger is and why it's the foundation for everything else—a constant awareness of your need for God.
Hunger for Eternity
Shift your perspective from temporary to eternal and learn to store up treasures in heaven.
Hunger for God's Will
Move beyond your own plans and desires to seek God's perfect will for your life.
Hunger for More
Break free from spiritual complacency and pursue the fullness of what God has for you.
Hunger for Relationship
Experience the intimacy of knowing God personally, not just knowing about Him.
Hunger for the Right Things
Learn to feed on what sustains you spiritually and avoid the "junk food" that leaves you empty.
Hunger for the Word
Discover how God's living Word becomes the joy and delight of your heart.
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Special Series Features:
SEEK Season runs concurrently with this series, including:
- Church-wide fasting (Week 1)
- Nightly prayer gatherings (6:30 PM Mon-Fri, Noon Saturday)
- 6-week small groups for deeper community and discussion
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This Series Is For You If:
- You feel spiritually comfortable but not spiritually alive
- You want to know God, not just know about God
- You're ready to move from religious routine to radical encounter
- You long for God's "rightness" to manifest in every area of your life
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"Taste and see that the Lord is good. Blessed is the one who takes refuge in him." – Psalm 34:8
Don't settle for secondhand faith. Accept the divine invitation.
This Advent season, we invite you to "Prepare The Way" as we journey through the transformative themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. Over the next four weeks, we'll take time to slow down, breathe deeply, and refocus our hearts on the true reason for the season—Jesus Christ.
Week 1: Hope
Kick off the series by redefining hope not as mere wishful thinking, but as a confident expectation grounded in God's unwavering faithfulness. Through Hebrews 10, we'll learn to hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
Week 2: Peace
Dive into the peace that only Christ can provide—a peace that transcends all understanding. In a world of chaos and noise, discover the tranquility found in the Prince of Peace.
Week 3: Joy
Celebrate the joy of the Lord, which is our strength. This week, we'll explore the deep-seated joy that comes from knowing Christ and the fulfillment of His promises.
Week 4: Love
Conclude the series by reflecting on the boundless love of God, revealed in the birth of Jesus. We'll celebrate the greatest gift of all—God's love for us—and how it transforms our lives.
Join us for "Supernaturally Normal," a transformative sermon series exploring the often-overlooked supernatural aspects of our faith. Over the next four weeks, we'll delve into the role of the Holy Spirit, the mysteries of the unseen realm, and the gift of New Testament prophecy. Discover how these foundational truths can become a normal and empowering part of your Christian walk. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of God's supernatural work in your life. Join us every Sunday and be inspired to see beyond the natural and embrace the eternal.
Join us for our new sermon series, "In This House," where we will explore the foundational values and culture that define us as a community of believers. Over the next five weeks, we will delve into what it means to be part of God's household, focusing on our shared mission and purpose as followers of Jesus. In this series, we will examine the core aspects of our faith journey, including the potential God has placed within each of us, the power of praise and prayer, the importance of God's presence, and our pursuit of His kingdom. Together, we will seek to understand how these elements shape our identity as a church and empower us to live out our calling in the world. We invite you to be a part of this journey as we redefine and revisit who God has called us to be, both individually and as a church. Together, let's build a community that is word-centered, spirit-empowered, family-oriented, kingdom-focused, and mission-motivated.
Have you ever wondered how ancient words could speak so powerfully to modern hearts? In week five of our Taste & See series, Pastor Jon focuses on Hunger for the Word as he unpacks 2 Timothy 3, revealing how Scripture remains our vital connection to God's truth in turbulent times. Drawing from fascinating historical details—from Tyndale's martyrdom to the Dead Sea Scrolls—we learn how the Bible has miraculously endured, offering not just information but divine revelation. This week Pastor Jon challenges us to move beyond casual reading to transformative engagement with God's Word, where it becomes alive and active, speaking directly to our daily struggles and deepest needs. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or wrestling with life's challenges, this message inspires fresh hunger for Scripture's life-changing power.