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Journey to Christmas Wk 3 | Pastor David Payne

In this sermon, Pastor David reflects on the Christmas story, emphasizing the transformative encounter with Jesus. He compares the wise men’s journey to the lives of believers, highlighting how an authentic encounter with Jesus should disrupt and transform lives, prompting believers to share the good news with those around them. The challenge is to go beyond just recognizing the story of Jesus and to be compelled to take the message of His birth to our “people” – the ones God has placed in our lives. Pastor David encourages the congregation to boldly invite others to experience the power of Jesus…

Meltdown Wk4 | Pastor David Payne

Pastor David highlights the significance of prayer as the first line of defense against anxiety and potential meltdowns. He references the biblical story of King Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20, who faced a formidable enemy but chose to seek God first in prayer rather than relying on his own strength. Recognize anxiety as a signal of an impending meltdown rather than a permanent condition, and respond with prayer and worship.

Chosen | Pastor David Payne

In this week’s special message, Pastor David Payne shares about his recent trip to Tanzania and the incredible experiences he had during the “Chosen” initiative. In this message, we share the incredible journey of connecting families from our community with children from the Maasai tribe.

In It Together | Director’s Cut | Pastor David Payne

In this week of Director’s Cut, Pastor David leads us into the inspiring themes of the movie “Boys in the Boat,” which tells the remarkable story of the University of Washington rowing team during the Great Depression. We explore the journey of Joe Rantz and his teammates, who faced immense challenges but ultimately discovered the power of unity and purpose.