What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people”?

Pastor Craig explores how fishing is less about results and more about formation. Drawing from Matthew 4:12–23 and Isaiah 9:1–4, we discover that following Jesus shapes us with patience, wisdom, endurance, faith, and the courage to let go of control. Like fishermen learning the waters, the church is called to pay attention to the world around us — to read the waters of our community and cast our nets where the Spirit is already moving.

If you’ve ever felt tired, unfinished, or unsure whether your faithfulness matters, this message is for you. Jesus doesn’t say, “Get to work.” He says, “Follow me.” And he promises to make something beautiful of our lives.

When Jesus was asked a simple question — “Where are you staying?” — his response changed everything: “Come and see.”

Through Pastor Craig's message, we imagine Jesus not only as teacher and Savior, but as host. Drawing from Psalm 40 and John 1, we explore three moments in the Gospels when Jesus sets the table: at the beginning of his ministry, before his death, and after the resurrection.

“Come and see.” “Go and prepare.” “Come and dine.”

Together, these invitations shape the life of the church and the calling of every disciple. This message is a reminder that faith is not about pressure or perfection, but about welcome, preparation, and presence — and that Jesus is still inviting us to step inside, make room, and sit at the table of grace.

Baptism is more than a moment. It is a calling.

Pastor Craig explore's the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and what it reveals about our own identity and mission. Drawing on biblical imagery, modern scenes from the Jordan, and the realities of our world today, we discover that baptism is both a gift of grace and a dangerous commitment.

Jesus does not come out of the water and head for comfort. He walks straight into hunger, temptation, injustice, and need. And when we are baptized, we are marked the same way—not just as beloved, but as sent.

You are invited to follow Jesus out of the water and into the world, where faith becomes courage, love becomes action, and grace takes on flesh.

On Epiphany Sunday, we hear the familiar story of the magi—and the often-overlooked shadow of Herod. Christ is born, yet the world still feels unchanged. Fear still looms. Violence still threatens hope.

And yet, the magi refuse to let fear stop them. They follow the light, honor Christ, and return home by another way. As this series comes to a close and a new year begins, we proclaim that our journey continues—and fear will not have the final word.

The Christmas story doesn’t end in calm—it moves into danger. In Matthew 2:13–15, the Holy Family flees to Egypt, becoming refugees in order to protect their child.

In Pastor Craig's message, we explore how fear can either destroy or protect—and how, when grounded in love, fear can become fuel for justice. What does it mean to follow Emmanuel, God with us, in a world where fear and injustice still remain?

On Christmas Eve, we gather in a world where fear often feels overwhelming—and dare to proclaim a deeper truth: good news is louder than fear.Drawing from Luke 2:1–20, Pastor Craig's message explores a Christmas story that is anything but silent. Angels interrupt the night with proclamation. Shepherds tremble and then run to share what they’ve seen. God’s good news doesn’t erase fear—it enters it, takes flesh, and refuses to be quiet. You are invited to consider how hope shows up not after fear is gone, but right in the middle of it—and how the church is called to carry that good news into a fearful world with courage, humility, and light. Whether Christmas feels joyful, heavy, or somewhere in between, we hope this message offers space to breathe, reflect, and receive the promise that God is with us.

Fear often teaches us to pull back, to stay quiet, and to face things alone. But what if fear doesn’t have to lead to isolation?

In this final week of Advent, Pastor Craig reflect's on Joseph’s story and the courageous love that moved him to stand in solidarity with Mary. Through Scripture, theology, and sacred art, we explore how faith does not eliminate fear—but allows us to move forward anyway, hand in hand with God and with one another. The message invites us to consider how fear can become a catalyst for connection, how love reshapes our response to uncertainty, and how God meets us not after fear has passed, but right in the middle of it.

Pastor Craig's message for the Third Sunday of Advent explores how Mary and Jeremiah stepped into God’s calling even while feeling afraid and inadequate. Their stories remind us that courage/faith isn’t the absence of fear — it’s trusting God’s presence in the midst of it. Join us as we reflect on the small, quiet acts of faith that move us forward, one trembling yes at a time.