Primary Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

What We Hope This Message Accomplishes: This passage reveals a sobering truth: power gained apart from God never brings peace. Human authority cannot quiet a guilty conscience, cover sin, or satisfy a restless soul. True satisfaction is not found in control, but in surrender to the truth, something John the Baptist embodied and Herod rejected.

Primary Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20What this message hopes to accomplish: to remind the church that making disciples is not a suggestion but a direct command from the risen King. The sermon explains that biblical discipleship begins with Jesus’ authority and is more than simply gaining knowledge—it is a costly, life-surrendering commitment to follow Christ, deny oneself daily, and help others do the same. It emphasizes that without discipleship believers remain shallow, but through intentional disciple-making the church grows deep roots of maturity and faithfulness. The call is practical: first be a disciple, abide with Jesus, imitate Him, obey His Word, and live fueled by the gospel. This hopes to be a clear reminder that discipleship starts not with what we do for Jesus, but with what He has done for us through His cross and resurrection, inviting all people to come to Christ and follow Him fully.

Primary Scripture: Luke 9:23-27What we Hope this Message Accomplishes: Jesus calls us to make disciples, but what is a disciple, and how do I become one? In Luke 9, Jesus clearly teaches to be a disciple was a costly venture. True disciples deny themselves, take up their cross (daily), and follow Him. In this message we look at what it means to do these three things and most importantly why it's worth the cost! Thank you for joining us online today, stay safe, stay warm!