Why does Matthew say Jesus “would be called a Nazarene”—when there’s no clear Old Testament verse that says that? Is this a mistake… or something deeper?

In this message, we walk through Matthew 2:19–23 and uncover why Jesus growing up in Nazareth was not accidental, but central to God’s redemptive plan. Drawing only from accessible study Bibles, we explore how “Nazarene” carried the weight of rejection, insignificance, and contempt—and why the prophets consistently pointed to a Messiah who would be despised and rejected.

This Sermon connects theology to real life. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, written off, ashamed of your past, or wondered if you’re too far gone for God, this message is for you. Jesus not only understands rejection—He entered into it. And He still moves toward the rejected today.

We also wrestle with what this means for us:
• How Jesus’ rejection brings comfort when we’re rejected
• Why no one is beyond God’s redeeming power
• And who Jesus is calling us to go to in a dark and broken world

Jesus was despised and rejected—so that no one who feels despised or rejected would ever be alone.

What does real faith look like—not just belief in our minds, but a faith we actually practice? In this message, Nathan Burdick walks through Hebrews 10 and 11 to uncover the kind of faith God calls His people to live every single day.

In this message, Nathan Burdick walks through Paul’s powerful words in Philippians 3:1–11, where Paul counts everything as loss compared to the surpassing worth of knowing Christ. This passage challenges us to examine what we are trusting in, what we are pursuing, and what we consider “gain.”