Most people think freedom means doing whatever you want. But what if that's exactly what keeps you stuck?

In Galatians 5, the Apostle Paul writes to a group of churches that had already encountered the gospel — and were drifting away from it. Sound familiar? The freedoms they were chasing — self-sufficiency, religious performance, personal desire — were quietly becoming the very things that enslaved them.

Pastor Woody unpacks three movements of true freedom found in Christ: freedom from ourselves, freedom in the sacrifice of Jesus, and freedom to serve others. Drawing from Galatians 2, 3, and 5, this message reframes what liberation actually looks like — not a life with no limits, but a life no longer ruled by the wrong things.

If you've ever wondered why the freedom you're chasing never quite delivers — this one's worth your time.

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 3:1, 5:1, 5:7–8, 5:13–14, 5:19–25, John 8:31–32
Resources: John Mark Comer

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What if the stories you tell your kids reveal more about your values than you realize?
In Psalm 145, David — a king with real power — does something surprising. He refuses to take credit. Instead, he points upward and says: you are the real King. And then he passes that posture on.

Pastor Aaron unpacks what it looks like to build a life of praise — not as a Sunday activity, but as a daily practice that shapes perspective, forms gratitude, and leaves something worth inheriting. Because what we celebrate, we repeat. And what we repeat, we pass on.
If you've ever wondered what it actually means to leave a legacy of faith — this one's for you.
Scripture: Psalm 145, Isaiah 61:3

Resources: Praying the Psalms — Walter Brueggemann; Reflections on the Psalms — C.S. Lewis

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What makes someone a great father? Biology is just the beginning.
On Father's Day, Pastor Aaron McRae explores one of the most surprising ideas in Scripture — that spiritual fatherhood isn't reserved for dads. It's a calling for anyone willing to lead someone toward Jesus and walk alongside them.

Drawing from 1 Corinthians 4, this message unpacks what it looks like to warn without shame, love without condition, set an example worth following, and point people back to who they already are in Christ.

Whether you had a great dad, a complicated one, or no father at all — this one's for you.

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