08/02/2026 | Asking For A Friend  | Matthew 25:31-46BIG IDEA: A loving God does not ignore sin, He judges it justly, and through Jesus offers mercy freely.God is not intimidated by your questions.Whois this King?1. The King appears in glory (v31). See Isaiah 6: 3b, 52. The King’s standard reveals every heart (v32). See Romans 3:23, 28. Our works reveal the reality of our hearts.3. The King renders a perfect verdict. How will you stand before God? See Romans 3:10a4. The King who judges is the King who took our judgment. See 2 Cor 5:21; Romans 5:8. The Cross is proof of God’s love for us.5. The King’s invitation is still open. See 2 Peter 3:9 and John 6:37The better question is “Why would a Holy God make a way for sinners like us to spend eternity with Him?The King who invites us will one day judge us.So, how do you respond?1. Come honestly before God. (Transparency)2. Look to the Cross continuously.3. Surrender to the King every day.

07/26/2026 Forgiveness Matthew 18:21-25Forgiveness and ReconciliationForgiveness vs UnforgivenessSee Mark 11:25Forgiveness is not excusing, true forgiveness is freedomSee 1 John 1:9Pride is a barrier to forgivenessHolding a grudge is a barrier to forgivenessContinual prayer will induce forgiveness

07-19-2026 |  Under Pressure | Stronger than Before | Romans 8BIG IDEA: Pressure isn’t proof that God has abandoned you. Th pressure is real, but God’s presence is greater.What if God is actually using the pressure to accomplish something you?Pressure reminds us that this world isn’t our home.(Romans 8:18-25). Pressure reveals a broken world, not an absent God.Pressure is God’s workshop. (Romans 8: 26-30). God’s goal is not making your life easier, it’s making you more like Jesus.Pressure cannot stop God’s purpose. (Romans 8:31-39). Victory isn’t escaping pressure, it’s experiencing God’s nearness in it.The pressure of today is preparing the you of tomorrow. God doesn’t waste your pressure. He uses it to make you more like Jesus.1. The pressure is real.2. You’re not broken or abandoned because of it.3. Jesus is with you through all of it.4. God is using the pressure for good.5. God is transforming you through the pressure.6. It will be worth it.

07-12-2026 | Under Pressure | When Nothing Changes | 2 Cor 12:1-10BIG PICTURE: God’s grace is greater than the pressure that remains.Pressure is not proof that God has abandoned you. The reality is that things may never change.The pressure that feels like it’s breaking you may be the very thing God is using to build you up.“My grace is sufficient for you” Grace = the ability to move on, despite your circumstances. Sufficient = more than enough, an over-abundance given each day.Your weakness becomes the platform for God’s power.“God is most glorified in you when you are most satisfied in Him” John PiperGod displays His power when you surrender your weakness. (v10)Your endurance is evidence of His presence.When nothing changes…1. Keep trusting Jesus with your thorn. (Phil 4:6-7).2. Let God’s grace become enough. Let go of your expectations.3. Let your weakness display Christ’s strength.

07-05-2026 Under Pressure | Disappointed with God | John 11BIG PICTURE: What feels unfair to you may be serving a purpose that is bigger than you can imagine.Disappointed with Jesus…1. Understand that every difficulty is an opportunity for your good and God’s glory.2. Remember that this difficulty may not be something you would choose, but it is something that God will use.3. God’s purposes for His glory were fulfilled because Jesus showed up “late”.So, what do we do when God doesn’t do what we expect Him to do?1. Don’t let what you don’t understand cause you to doubt what you already know. (Proverbs 3:5-6)2. Let your disappointment drive you toward Jesus, not away from Him.3. Trust that God is doing more than you can see. When God makes you wait, it doesn’t necessarily mean He is saying no.

06/28/2026 Psalm 13 Under Pressure | Grief That Won’t Go AwayBIG IDEA: Grief may linger, but God has not left“HOW LONG?”1. Grief often feels like God is far away. (vs 1-2) Feeling abandoned by God is not the same as being abandoned by God.  In the midst of your grief, remember that God is present in it with you.2. Grief must be brought to God. (vs 3-4) (1Peter 5:7) Faith isn’t the absence of grief, faith is bringing your grief to God.3. Grief doesn’t”t get the final word. (vs 5-6) Grief won’t change your circumstances, but it will grow your confidence in God’s character.When the grief won’t go away…1. Stop fighting the “how long”? It’s ok to question God. Be patient while you wait for His answer.2. Bring your pain to God. (Psalm 62:8; Heb 4:16) God is a refuge for you.3. Anchor yourself in God’s character. (Heb 13:8) God never changes.

06/21/2026 Genesis 37-50 Under Pressure | When Life’s Not FairBIG IDEA: What feels unfair to you may be serving a purpose that is bigger than you. Pressure is not proof that God has abandoned you.The pressure is real, God’s presence is greater! It’s not about avoiding the pressure, it’s about finding God through the pressure.Joseph and unfairness:The Lord was with Joseph. God’s presence in our lives is not determined by our circumstances. God is not absent in our silent times. The evil that we are faced with every day will be used by God for our good and for His Glory.Three truths that can anchor us when we’re walking through our own unfair chapter:1. Unfair treatment doesn’t mean that God has abandoned you. God is steadfast and faithful. (Hebrews 13:5)2. Delay doesn’t mean denial. God is building our character while we wait on Him.3. Trust God with the whole story, not just the chapter. Look at the big picture.

06/14/2026 1 Kings 19Under Pressure | The Pressure Is Real, God’s Presence Is GreaterBIG IDEA: What feels like breaking down may actually be God building you up.Pressure is not proof that God has abandoned you. Don’t avoid the pressure, learn how God shows up in it.Four things Elijah learned in his weakness:1. Pressure reveals what success conceals. Pressure revealed Elijah’s fear, isolation and his distorted perspective. Burnout often causes us to make permanent conclusions based on temporary feelings.2. God often cares for us before He corrects us. God understands that weary people often need rest before they need answers.3. God’s power may amaze, but His presence transforms. When exhaustion takes over, feelings often become louder than facts. It’s not about God’s power, it’s about His presence.4. God uses pressure to prepare us. God often uses pressure to move us from seeking His power to resting in His presence.In the face of pressure and burnout:1. Stop seeing your exhaustion as failure. (should’ve, would’ve, could’ve)2. Don’t miss God’s presence because you’re looking for His power. God usually shows up in the quiet times.3. Trust and rest in the fact that God is doing more than you can see.

Looking forward to the next year in ministry

05/31/2026 Strong & Courageous | Choose TodayJoshua 23-24Big Idea: Today’s devotion shapes tomorrow’s direction.God finishes what He starts. People rarely walk away from God all at once They slowly stop choosing Him day by day.Four practical challenges for living that stay devoted to God:1. Remember God’s faithfulness. You are standing here because God has been faithful. Forgotten faithfulness weakens present devotion. What past faithfulness of God do you need to revisit to strengthen your present trust?2. Remove what competes for your devotion. Trust god and cling to Him. Beware of internal drift. It takes courage to start following God. It takes greater courage to keep following Hi faithfully over time. What you tolerate today will eventually shape who you become. What is quietly competing with God for first place in your life?3. Choose daily whom you will serve. There is no middle road, follow God or live according to your earthly desires. (Matt 24: 9-13; Joshua 24:5; Rom 5:8; Col 1:13) Following Jesus isn’t self-improvement, it’s self-surrender. What choice do you need to make today before drift takes you further?4. Build rhythms that reinforce your devotion. What rhythms need to change if you want your devotion to stay strong?Three decisions you need to make to live fully devoted to the Lord:1. Decide what needs to go. What competes for your devotions shapes who you become.2. Decide what faithfulness looks like. Being faithful takes hard work.3. Decide what needs to be reinforced. Choose wisely.