February 2026
The Last King and the Last Chance
In 2 Kings 17, we witness the final chapter of the northern kingdom of Israel. King Hoshea — the nineteenth and last king — sat on a throne already marked for destruction. Though he was “less evil” than the kings before him, his divided allegiance and catastrophically bad decisions brought an entire nation to its […]
One Angel. 185,000 Soldiers. They Didn’t Stand a Chance.
Imagine standing on the wall of Jerusalem with 300,000 people behind you — men, women, children — all depending on you. And stretched out before you, as far as you can see, is the most powerful army on earth: Assyria. Their general is mocking your God, threatening your people, and promising to slaughter everyone. What […]
Pride That Precedes a Fall
The greatest tests in the Christian life don’t always come during the crisis—they often come after God answers prayer. In this sermon, The Pride That Precedes a Fall, we walk through King Hezekiah and the moment he “shows his treasures” to Babylon (2 Kings 20:12–19; 2 Chronicles 32) and learn how pride can hide behind […]
January 2026
Looking Up Or Looking Sideways
King Ahaz is terrified. Two armies march toward Jerusalem. In his darkest hour, God makes an extraordinary offer: “Ask me for a sign—anything, deep as hell or high as heaven—to prove I’m with you.” But Ahaz refuses. Instead, he looks sideways to political alliances, pagan gods, and false altars. His refusal changes everything. This powerful […]
December 2025
Rejoicing in the Not Yet
What do you do when you’re waiting for a promise that hasn’t been fulfilled yet? In Week 3 of “Poetic Promises: God’s Story from Eden to Emmanuel,” we discover that the answer isn’t resignation—it’s radical joy. For 700 years, Israel waited for the Messiah. They didn’t wait silently or passively. They sang about Him. They […]
Waiting on God’s Promises: Finding Hope in Darkness
The Jewish people waited 700 years for the Messiah. They didn't just survive—they were sustained by the promise. What does that teach us about our own seasons of waiting? Watch this week's sermon on waiting on God's promises with radical hope.
What Does Christmas Really Cost?
What if Christmas isn’t primarily about the gifts we receive—but about the gift we give? Join us as we explore the Victorian poetry of E.U. Cook’s “The First Mortgage” alongside Paul’s stunning declaration in 2 Corinthians 8:9: “Though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you by His poverty might […]
November 2025
When Thanksgiving Feels Impossible
When life falls apart and the empty chairs at your table remind you of loss, how do you give thanks? This message explores the life of the prophet Habakkuk, who faced total devastation yet declared one of Scripture’s most powerful statements of faith: “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord.” Whether you’re grieving a lost […]
Faithfully Disobedient
King Jotham looks like a success story. He’s faithful, he builds, he strengthens his kingdom, he respects spiritual boundaries. By all external measures, he’s one of the good kings. But then Scripture reveals something that changes everything: he tolerated spiritual compromise he never addressed. This powerful sermon reveals the danger of partial obedience—the spiritual equivalent […]
Broken Trust & Failed Kings
When Cycles Accelerate: The Collapse of a Kingdom and God’s Unshakeable Hope King Pekah inherits a broken system and makes it worse. Instead of breaking the cycle of violence, idolatry, and compromise that plagued Israel for generations, he accelerates it—leading his nation into military defeat, mass exile, and ultimate collapse. Yet even in this darkest […]
From Chaos to Christ
God kept His promise 700 years ago in Bethlehem. But what now? In this message, we explore what it means to be a promise-keeper—not just someone waiting for God’s promises, but someone bearing them to a broken world. Jesus didn’t leave us as spectators. He left us as ambassadors, bound by covenant to represent His […]
From Violence to Victory
When power corrupts, nations crumble—and so do we. In this powerful sermon, we examine the dark reign of King Menahem in 2 Kings 15 and discover three critical truths about power, compromise, and redemption. Pastor explores how unchecked authority leads to brutality, how spiritual compromise enables political corruption, and how the sacrificial power of Jesus […]
October 2025
When Power Becomes Poison
In a world gripping with political instability and violence, this timely sermon examines the ancient story of King Shallum—a ruler whose entire reign lasted exactly 30 days. Drawing from 2 Kings 15:13-15, this message reveals the spiritual crisis behind political chaos and points us to the only King whose throne will never fall.
Finding Complete Joy
Are you searching for lasting joy in your life? After 40+ years of pastoral ministry, one question comes up again and again: “How do I find true joy?” In this powerful message, Pastor Mike Gilbert reveals the biblical secret to experiencing complete, unshakeable joy—even in life’s darkest moments. In this sermon, you’ll discover: ✝️ The […]
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