This message explores the spiritual burden of neglecting our relationship with God, especially during seasons of drift like summer. Drawing from Psalm 91, the message contrasts the passive drift of spiritual neglect with the intentional, daily act of abiding in God's presence. It emphasizes that abiding doesn't promise a pain-free life, but it does offer an unshakable one. The sermon unpacks how neglect leads to fear, anxiety, and self-reliance, while abiding brings peace, protection, and intimacy with God. Ultimately, it invites listeners to return to the shelter of the Most High, reminding them that even when we drift, God’s heart remains open and ready to receive us back.

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Episode 412

The Christian life is not about trying harder or about moral restraint. Some people on the outside looking in think it is about restraining yourself from the things that will bring you happiness…just say “no” because God will “zap” you if you have too much fun in life. Well, the Apostle Paul dispels that myth in his letter to the believers in Galatia. The Christian life is about a beautiful, prosperous, satisfying life of transformation. Our text is Galatians 5:16-26.

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Episode 411

What are you carrying that God never asked you to pack?

In this message, Pastor Caleb Surface unpacks the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:13–18 to explore the spiritual baggage we carry when we drift from God. From rebellion and regret to the turning point of repentance, this sermon invites us to lay down the burdens of shame and self-reliance and return to the Father who runs to meet us.

Whether you’ve wandered far or just feel weighed down by your past, this message is a call to come home—and to travel lighter this summer.

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Episode 410

Have you ever been surprised by your own actions? The Apostle Paul, perhaps the greatest Christian who ever lived, explains why we have this tension. We examine the new nature and the carnal flesh, and we find answers to the tension that is a part of every life. Romans 7:14-25.

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Episode 409

Pastor Jeffrey continues our Summer Baggage series. We go to Luke 15 and look at the story of the prodigal son. We see that there is much more to this story than you might have been taught in the past.

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Episode 408

In Genesis 3, Adam and Eve fall into the trap of imitation—grasping for God’s authority, righteousness, and relationship—rather than walking in authentic trust. This same pattern is echoed in 1 John 2 and Matthew 4, where Jesus resists the very temptations they succumbed to. Through His perfect obedience and sacrificial covering, Jesus frees us from the need to perform or hide, inviting us into a life of authenticity. In a season where spiritual drift is common, we’re called to shed the baggage of imitation and walk openly and honestly with God.

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Episode 407

In today’s message we examine two important parts of the believer’s armor. It is important to protect the feet of soldiers. It gives the soldier footing. For the believer, this is the Gospel. The soldier’s shield provided protection from flaming arrows. Faith is the shield that protects a Christian from the sly attack of the wicked one.

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Episode 406

Paul understood the importance of actual armor in warfare as did his namesake Saul. Both men learned the hard way that spiritual battles are won because of deep faith, not strong weapons. Our text is Ephesians 6:17.

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Episode 405