Sermons
Pay Attention
In Pay Attention, Pastor David Pranga explores Hebrews 2:1–4 and the subtle but serious danger of spiritual drifting. Using everyday examples, this message reminds us that drifting doesn’t happen suddenly—it happens slowly when we lose focus on Jesus. The warning of Hebrews is clear: we must pay careful attention to the message of salvation so…
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A Big Vision of Jesus Produces a Strong Faith
In A Big Vision of Jesus Produces a Strong Faith, Pastor Doug Scalise begins a new series in Hebrews by lifting our eyes to see the full greatness of Christ. Hebrews 1 reveals Jesus as God’s final Word, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the Savior who purifies sin, and the King who reigns…
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Rest in Jesus
In this message, Gwyneth Preu, BBC’s Family Ministry Coordinator, reflects on Mark 9:14–29 and what it means to find true rest in Jesus in the midst of life’s chaos. After a mountaintop experience, Jesus meets a desperate father who boldly asks for help, honestly admits his doubts, and ultimately trusts Jesus to bring healing. This…
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The Mountain of Exaltation
In The Mountain of Exaltation, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on the ascension of Jesus in Acts 1:6–12 as a pivotal moment when one chapter ends, and a new mission begins. Rather than restoring a political kingdom, Jesus sends His followers into the world as Spirit-empowered witnesses to all nations. The ascension is not Christ’s absence…
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The Mountain of Resurrection
In The Mountain of Resurrection, Pastor Doug Scalise proclaims the hope of Easter through Matthew 28:16–20, where the risen Jesus meets His disciples and commissions them for a new mission. After a season of fear and loss, the resurrection reveals that hope is restored, and Jesus’ authority brings power, purpose, and promise to His followers. Even in the…
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The Mountain of Obedience, Again
In The Mountain of Obedience (Again), Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Good Friday through Matthew 27:45–54, where Jesus’ obedience leads Him all the way to the cross. Connecting the story of Abraham and Isaac with the crucifixion, this sermon reveals that while Isaac was spared, Jesus became the Lamb who was not. Through suffering, darkness, and sacrifice, Jesus…
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The Mountain of Surrender
In The Mountain of Surrender, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36–46), where surrender becomes the pathway to peace, obedience, and salvation. While surrender often feels like defeat, Jesus reveals it as a courageous act of trust—choosing God’s will over our personal desire in the most difficult moment imaginable. This message…
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The Mountain of Illumination
In The Mountain of Illumination, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the Transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17:1–9 and its connection to Palm Sunday’s question: “Who is this?” On the mountain, God reveals Jesus as His beloved Son and calls us to listen to Him, illuminating Christ’s true identity beyond the crowd’s limited understanding. This message reminds…
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The Mountain of Peace
In The Mountain of Peace, Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21–26 and its impact on our relationships, faith, and witness. Jesus reveals that peace in God’s kingdom begins not with outward behavior, but with confronting anger and contempt in our hearts. Rather than avoiding conflict, we are called to pursue…
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