In this powerful message on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Pastor Josh explores what it truly means to be lost—wandering from who we were made to be. Josh reveals how our chase for validation in "distant countries" ultimately leads to emptiness, while reminding us of our true identity as God's beloved children. Discover the transformative power of coming home to the Father whose love never fails, who watches the horizon for our return, and who runs to embrace us no matter how far we've strayed.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Introduction to the Parable[01:16] - Context of Jesus' Three Parables[02:43] - The Younger Son's Character[03:54] - The Allure of the Distant Country[05:41] - The Violence of Chasing Unconditional Love[07:37] - Impact on the Next Generation[09:25] - Children's Stories About Being Lost[12:56] - Coming to His Senses[14:25] - Identity as God's Beloved Child[15:47] - The Pain of Leaving Our True Self[17:34] - The Father's Compassionate Response[19:43] - The Cross as Symbol of Divine Love[20:30] - Invitation to Come Home

Pastor Rachel explores how Christ's power to rewrite stories and make all things new transforms our everyday lives. Through the dramatic conversion of Saul to Paul, she reveals three powerful truths: our stories are unfinished, we are being made new creations, and we're invited into God's restorative work in the world.

CHAPTERS

[00:00] - Welcome and Introduction[01:52] - The Centrality of Resurrection in Early Christianity[04:56] - Three Key Resurrection Ideas[05:26] - Saul's Transformation: An Unfinished Story[08:48] - Hope in Difficult Seasons[11:22] - Personal Story: A Graduation Miracle[13:07] - The Icon of Resurrection[16:22] - Jesus Lifting Us from Darkness[19:36] - Paul's Experience of New Creation[22:13] - The Radical Invitation to Participate[24:22] - Ananias' Role in God's Plan[26:46] - Practicing Resurrection in Daily Life[28:53] - Conclusion: Living as Easter People

Suffering is part of the human experience—but so is God's presence within it. Through personal reflections and wisdom from friends in healthcare ministry, Pastor Dave explores how God provides exactly what we need in moments of crisis, never before, but always on time—like manna that cannot be stored up but arrives daily.

CHAPTERS

[00:04] - Welcome and Gratitude for Easter Offering[01:54] - Introduction to Sermon on Suffering[03:13] - No Pit So Deep: Corrie ten Boom's Perspective[05:09] - The Early Church's Journey from Growth to Persecution[08:27] - Saul's Role in Persecution of Christians[10:48] - The Bible's Honest Portrayal of Suffering[12:53] - Praying for Persecuted Christians Worldwide[15:53] - Facing Uncertain Times and Turbulence[19:28] - Insights from an ICU Nurse on Suffering[21:22] - Tyler Staton on Surrendering Control to God[23:07] - Lessons from the Book of Job[24:51] - Suffering as a Path to Knowing Christ Deeper[27:54] - The Duck Rescue Story: Community and Compassion