Sermons
The Guest No One Invited
In “The Guest No One Invited”, Pastor Nate Ryan explores Luke 14 and Jesus’ radical teaching on humility, hospitality, and who deserves a seat at the table. Challenging both the pride of the Pharisees and our own social comfort zones, this sermon calls us to open our lives to the poor, the marginalized, and the…
Read MoreA Table of Trouble
If someone asked you what’s the most important part of your faith, spirituality, or religion, how might you respond? If we’re not careful, it’s possible for us to end up focusing on things that aren’t ultimately that significant while neglecting something that’s very important. This Sunday we’ll listen to what Jesus has to say when…
Read MoreSetting the Table and Sitting at the Table
In this sermon, Doug Scalise explores the biblical story of Martha and Mary from Luke 10:38-42, emphasizing the balance between service and contemplation. Jesus teaches that both hospitality and learning are vital aspects of discipleship, yet it’s easy to be distracted by life’s demands, as Martha was. Jesus invites us to find a focus on…
Read MoreA Table of Contrasts
In A Table of Contrasts, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the powerful encounter between Jesus, a Pharisee named Simon, and a woman known for her sinfulness. This message challenges us to examine our own hearts—are we self-righteous and blind to our need for grace, or do we come to Jesus with humility, love, and faith? Through…
Read MoreA Table of Mercy
In this message from Matthew 9:9–13, Pastor David Pranga explores the radical mercy of Jesus at the table of a tax collector. Starting off our Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? series, this sermon reveals how Jesus extends grace and belonging to outcasts, sinners, and those society overlooks. Discover how Christ’s invitation — “Follow Me” —…
Read MoreWhat Will You Do with the Freedom God Gave You?
“What Will You Do with the Freedom God Gave You?” explores the biblical meaning of Christian freedom through Galatians 5 and Romans 14. Pastor Doug Scalise teaches that while freedom is a gift from God through Christ, it comes with the responsibility to love and serve others—not indulge the self. This message challenges us to…
Read MoreWhose Image Do You Bear?
In this timely and thoughtful message, Pastor Nate Ryan explores Jesus’ words, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s,” through the lens of both Scripture and Baptist history. Drawing from Mark 12 and the Baptist tradition of religious liberty, the sermon highlights why the separation of church and state isn’t…
Read MoreWhat if You Are a Priest?
What if being a priest isn’t just for pastors, but for every follower of Jesus? In this message from 1 Peter 2:4–10, Pastor Doug Scalise explores the powerful truth of the priesthood of all believers—how ordinary Christians are called, equipped, and empowered to serve, worship, and proclaim God’s goodness in everyday life. Discover what it…
Read MoreWhat if You Could Start Over?
Have you ever wished life came with a reset button? In this encouraging message from Pastor Doug Scalise, we look at Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus in John 3 and discover what it truly means to be “born again” through water and the Spirit. Whether you’re exploring baptism, longing for forgiveness, or simply hoping for a…
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