What really happens at baptism and communion, and why? In this episode, Pastor Drew Webb continues the "Basics of the Faith" series with a look at the two ordinances Jesus gave the Church.🌊 Baptism's roots in Noah's flood and the Passover💧 Why Jesus was baptized even though He had no sin to repent of🍞 The Lord's Table traced back to Melchizedek and the Passover lamb✝️ Grace alone: why ordinances symbolize salvation rather than provide it🙏 How to approach communion with unity, care, and self-examinationA clear, Scripture-grounded teaching for anyone wanting to understand what Baptism and Communion mean, and why they matter for the Christian life.

Jesus' final command to His disciples wasn't optional — and it's not just for pastors and missionaries. In this message, Pastor Drew Webb walks through Matthew 28:16-20 and shows how the Great Commission calls every believer to a life of mission.👑 A claim only Christ can make — His authority over heaven and earth🚶 A command only Christ can give — go, make disciples, baptize, teach🤝 A comfort only Christ can provide — His abiding presence💬 Practical steps for outreach in your everyday relationships

Grace and Truth: Finding Balance in a Fractured WorldOur culture demands we pick a camp — uncompromising truth with no love, or total tolerance with no truth. In this message from the "Basics of the Faith" series, Pastor Drew Webb explores what Scripture teaches about biblical grace 🕊️, biblical truth ⚖️, and why Jesus alone holds both in perfect, undiluted fullness. Discover how the Samaritan woman at the well 💧 experienced both grace and truth from Jesus, and learn what it means to grow into Christian maturity by speaking the truth in love 🌱.

Why do we need saving — and what exactly are we saved from? In this message from Romans 3:21-26, Pastor Drew Webb traces the doctrine of salvation from the holiness of God to the free gift of grace, using the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation as a launching point.⚡ God's holiness vs. humanity's sin✝️ Penal Substitutionary Atonement explained⚖️ Justification, Sanctification & Glorification — the 3 stages of salvation🎁 Grace alone, faith alone, Christ aloneA clear, foundational teaching on the gospel for anyone wanting to understand — or re-discover — what it truly means to be saved.Part of the "Basics of the Faith" series.

In Part 5 of "Basics of the Faith," Pastor Drew Webb explores one of the most foundational questions of the Christian life: what is the Bible, and why can we trust it? Beginning with the remarkable discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, this sermon traces how Scripture came to us, examines five qualities that set the Bible apart — inspiration, inerrancy, clarity, and sufficiency — and offers a simple, memorable tool for engaging with God's Word daily. Grounded in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, this teaching is both a defense of Scripture's reliability and a practical call to know it more deeply.Topics covered: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Canon of Scripture, plenary verbal inspiration, the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, the perspicuity of Scripture, and the Word Hand Illustration (hearing, reading, studying, memorizing, meditating).Part of the "Basics of the Faith" teaching series.

Understanding the Trinity is essential to understanding the God of the Bible.In Part 4 of the Basics of the Faith series, Pastor Drew Webb explores the biblical doctrine of the Trinity by examining Scripture from Genesis through Revelation. This message explains how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each fully God while remaining one God, why the Early Church defended this doctrine against heresy, and why biblical truth still matters today.Key Themes:✝️ God's triune nature📖 Biblical foundations for the Trinity🛡️ Defending orthodox doctrine👑 The deity of Christ🕊️ The divinity of the Holy Spirit🙌 Worshiping the infinite GodWhether you're new to Christianity or looking to strengthen your theological foundation, this message offers a clear, Scripture-centered study of one of the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

What does the Bible teach about the Holy Spirit?In this message from our Basics of the Faith series, Pastor Drew Webb explores the identity and work of the Holy Spirit. Learn why the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal power to be controlled but God Himself, dwelling within believers to illuminate Scripture, renew minds, convict hearts, and empower faithful living.Key Themes:👤 Personhood of the Holy Spirit✝️ The deity of the Holy Spirit📖 Understanding Scripture through the Spirit🔄 Renewal and transformation❤️ Conviction and spiritual growth🔥 Living in the Spirit's powerListen and discover how surrendering to the Holy Spirit leads to a vibrant, Spirit-filled life.

Who is Jesus?In this message from Colossians 1:15-20, Pastor Drew Webb examines one of the Bible's most profound descriptions of Christ. Jesus is revealed as the image of God, Creator and Sustainer of all things, Head of the Church, and the One who makes peace between God and humanity through His sacrifice on the cross.Key Themes:🖼️ The visible image of the invisible God👑 Christ's supremacy over creation🌎 The Creator and Sustainer of all things⛪ Authority over the Church✝️ Reconciliation through the cross🌅 Resurrection hope for believers🙌 Living under Christ's lordshipListen and be encouraged by the greatness, majesty, and saving power of Jesus Christ.

Who is God, really?In this opening message of the "Basics of the Faith" series, Pastor Drew Webb examines what Scripture teaches about God the Father. Discover God's nature as the eternal and triune God, His character as holy, just, and loving, and His works as Creator, Sustainer, Sovereign, and Savior.🕊️ One God in three Persons✨ God's holiness and our call to be holy⚖️ God's perfect justice and righteousness❤️ God's steadfast love and mercy🌎 God's sovereignty over creation✝️ God's role in salvationWhether you're new to the faith or seeking a deeper understanding of biblical theology, this message provides a strong foundation for knowing God more fully.

In Part 27 of our Genesis series, we examine the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar from Genesis 16. Faced with a delayed promise, Sarai and Abram attempt to solve their problem through human effort, creating conflict and pain. Yet God meets Hagar in her suffering, revealing Himself as the God who sees, hears, and comforts the broken.