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Everyone loves a good comeback story.But sometimes the comeback we need most… is from disappointment.When life doesn’t go how we planned.When prayers feel unanswered.When we’re left wondering where God is.In Week 4 of The Comeback, Bryon Shaw shares how God meets us in our disappointment—and how your story isn’t over.Disappointment doesn’t get the final word. God does.

Everyone loves a good comeback story.
The underdog wins. The team down big in the fourth quarter rallies back. The athlete written off proves everyone wrong.Why do we love those stories so much?
Because deep down… we’re looking for one in our own lives.But sometimes the greatest comeback we need isn’t from failure… or even from sin.
Sometimes it’s from fear.Fear that keeps us stuck.
Fear that keeps us silent.
Fear that tells us we’re not enough… not ready… not capable.A lot of people aren’t held back by a lack of opportunity—
they’re held back by what’s going on inside of them.And eventually we start asking the question:
“What if I’m not who God says I am?”
“What if I can’t do what He’s calling me to do?”In Week 3 of our series The Comeback, Pastor Jacob Dickerson walks through Judges 6 and the story of Gideon—
a man who was hiding in fear when God called him a mighty warrior.Gideon didn’t feel ready.
He didn’t feel qualified.
He didn’t feel strong.But God didn’t speak to who Gideon was in that moment—
He spo

Everyone loves a good comeback story.The underdog wins. The team down big in the fourth quarter rallies back. The athlete written off proves everyone wrong.Why do we love those stories so much?Because deep down… we’re looking for one in our own lives.But sometimes the greatest comeback we need isn’t from failure… it’s from sin.A lot of people carry the weight of guilt and regret.Sin we wish we could erase.Decisions we wish we could take back.Moments we wish we could undo.And eventually we start asking the question:“Did I go too far?”“Did I mess things up too badly for God to still use me?”In Week 2 of our series “The Comeback,” Pastor Jacob Dickerson looks at the story of King David in Psalm 51 after one of the darkest seasons of his life.David committed adultery.He tried to cover it up.And when that didn’t work… he arranged for a man to be killed.But when David finally confronted his sin, he didn’t hide it — he confessed it.And in Psalm 51 we see what real repentance looks like.The message of the Gospel is c

We’re living in a culture that pulls us to extremes.Some people stand for truth… but forget love.Others lead with love… but abandon truth.So how do you follow Jesus in a world that pressures you to choose one or the other?In the final week of Culture Shocked, Pastor Jacob unpacks a powerful moment from Daniel 4 and shows us what it looks like to have compassion without losing conviction.Daniel stood firm in his faith — but he didn’t stand harsh.He spoke truth — but he did it with humility.He confronted a king — but he did it with a broken heart.If you’ve ever wondered:- How do I stand for what’s right without being self-righteous?- How do I confront someone in love?- How do I influence culture without compromising my faith?This message is for you.The culture may be loud.But Jesus is still clear.

The culture is loud.But Jesus is still clear.In a world of outrage, hot takes, comment sections, political tension, and constant debate… the question isn’t will you engage culture?The question is how you’ll engage it.In Part 3 of our 4-week series Culture Shocked, Pastor Jacob walks through a powerful moment in the book of Daniel that shows us a better way:Win PEOPLE — not arguments.When King Nebuchadnezzar was anxious and demanding answers, Daniel had an opportunity to prove he was right… to embarrass the king… to flex spiritually.Instead, he solved a problem.He added value.He pointed to God.Daniel shows us that influence grows when you help people — and shrinks when you just try to win debates.This message will challenge you to examine how you respond when culture pushes back… and call you to live with conviction and compassion.This series isn’t about compromising truth.It’s about carrying truth in a way that wins hearts.If you’ve ever struggled with speaking up without becoming harsh…standing firm without

The culture is loud.But Jesus is still clear.In a world filled with pressure, comparison, success-chasing, and constant noise… the question isn’t if you’ll worship.The question is what you’ll worship.In Part 2 of our 4-week series Culture Shocked, Pastor Bryon unpacks a powerful moment from the book of Daniel that confronts one of the biggest struggles in our culture today: idolatry.Not statues.Not golden images.But the modern idols of approval, success, comfort, control, politics, relationships, and self.When everyone else bowed, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego stood firm.They refused to worship what culture demanded—and God met them in the fire.This message will challenge you to examine what’s competing for your devotion and call you back to wholehearted worship of the one true God.This series isn’t about politics.It’s about kingdom living in a broken world.If you’ve ever felt pressure to blend in, bow down, or compromise—this message is for you.

The culture is loud.But Jesus is still clear.In a world filled with division, pressure, and constant noise, how do followers of Jesus stand firm without losing their influence?In Part 1 of this 4-week series, Pastor Jacob kicks off Culture Shocked—a biblical look at how believers can influence the culture instead of being overwhelmed by it.Rooted in the story of Daniel, this message challenges us to live with conviction, clarity, and courage in a culture that often opposes God. Daniel didn’t compromise his faith—and because of that, God used him to shape an entire kingdom.This series isn’t about politics.It’s about kingdom living in a broken world.If you’ve ever wondered how your faith fits into today’s culture, this message is for you.

When life gets heavy, when decisions get hard, when stress piles up—prayer often becomes our last resort instead of our first response.We pray after we worry.We pray after we try to fix it ourselves.We pray when we’re already exhausted.But prayer shouldn’t be our last resort when everything falls apart; it should be our first response before anything else begins.What if this year was different?What if, before the pressure… before the panic… before the plans… we prayed first?This series is about learning how prayer can become the foundation of our everyday lives—not just something we do in emergencies, but something that shapes our decisions, our relationships, our peace, and our trust in God.If you’re walking into the new year with questions…If you’re carrying stress, fear, or uncertainty…If you’re asking God for direction, healing, or clarity…This series is for you.

When life gets heavy, when decisions get hard, when stress piles up—prayer often becomes our last resort instead of our first response.We pray after we worry.We pray after we try to fix it ourselves.We pray when we’re already exhausted.But prayer shouldn’t be our last resort when everything falls apart; it should be our first response before anything else begins.What if this year was different?What if, before the pressure… before the panic… before the plans… we prayed first?This series is about learning how prayer can become the foundation of our everyday lives—not just something we do in emergencies, but something that shapes our decisions, our relationships, our peace, and our trust in God.If you’re walking into the new year with questions…If you’re carrying stress, fear, or uncertainty…If you’re asking God for direction, healing, or clarity…This series is for you.

When life gets heavy, when decisions get hard, when stress piles up—prayer often becomes our last resort instead of our first response.We pray after we worry.We pray after we try to fix it ourselves.We pray when we’re already exhausted.But prayer shouldn’t be our last resort when everything falls apart; it should be our first response before anything else begins.What if this year was different?What if, before the pressure… before the panic… before the plans… we prayed first?This series is about learning how prayer can become the foundation of our everyday lives—not just something we do in emergencies, but something that shapes our decisions, our relationships, our peace, and our trust in God.If you’re walking into the new year with questions…If you’re carrying stress, fear, or uncertainty…If you’re asking God for direction, healing, or clarity…This series is for you.

When life gets heavy, when decisions get hard, when stress piles up—prayer often becomes our last resort instead of our first response.We pray after we worry.We pray after we try to fix it ourselves.We pray when we’re already exhausted.But prayer shouldn’t be our last resort when everything falls apart; it should be our first response before anything else begins.What if this year was different?What if, before the pressure… before the panic… before the plans… we prayed first?This series is about learning how prayer can become the foundation of our everyday lives—not just something we do in emergencies, but something that shapes our decisions, our relationships, our peace, and our trust in God.If you’re walking into the new year with questions…If you’re carrying stress, fear, or uncertainty…If you’re asking God for direction, healing, or clarity…This series is for you.

When life gets heavy, when decisions get hard, when stress piles up—prayer often becomes our last resort instead of our first response.We pray after we worry.We pray after we try to fix it ourselves.We pray when we’re already exhausted.But prayer shouldn’t be our last resort when everything falls apart; it should be our first response before anything else begins.What if this year was different?What if, before the pressure… before the panic… before the plans… we prayed first?This series is about learning how prayer can become the foundation of our everyday lives—not just something we do in emergencies, but something that shapes our decisions, our relationships, our peace, and our trust in God.If you’re walking into the new year with questions…If you’re carrying stress, fear, or uncertainty…If you’re asking God for direction, healing, or clarity…This series is for you.

There’s a big difference between receiving a gift we want and a gift we need.And in the middle of the Christmas noise—gifts, gatherings, busy schedules—it’s easy to miss what our souls are actually longing for.Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Jesus came to bring the gifts we need most:• Wonderful Counselor — when we need wisdom and direction.• Mighty God — when life feels too heavy to carry alone.• Everlasting Father — when we crave security and belonging.• Prince of Peace — when everything around us feels chaotic.This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating a birth… we’re remembering a Savior who meets needs we can’t fix on our own.

There’s a big difference between receiving a gift we want and a gift we need.And in the middle of the Christmas noise—gifts, gatherings, busy schedules—it’s easy to miss what our souls are actually longing for.Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Jesus came to bring the gifts we need most:• Wonderful Counselor — when we need wisdom and direction.• Mighty God — when life feels too heavy to carry alone.• Everlasting Father — when we crave security and belonging.• Prince of Peace — when everything around us feels chaotic.This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating a birth… we’re remembering a Savior who meets needs we can’t fix on our own.

There’s a big difference between receiving a gift we want and a gift we need.And in the middle of the Christmas noise—gifts, gatherings, busy schedules—it’s easy to miss what our souls are actually longing for.Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Jesus came to bring the gifts we need most:• Wonderful Counselor — when we need wisdom and direction.• Mighty God — when life feels too heavy to carry alone.• Everlasting Father — when we crave security and belonging.• Prince of Peace — when everything around us feels chaotic.This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating a birth… we’re remembering a Savior who meets needs we can’t fix on our own.

There’s a big difference between receiving a gift we want and a gift we need.And in the middle of the Christmas noise—gifts, gatherings, busy schedules—it’s easy to miss what our souls are actually longing for.Isaiah 9:6 reminds us that Jesus came to bring the gifts we need most:• Wonderful Counselor — when we need wisdom and direction.• Mighty God — when life feels too heavy to carry alone.• Everlasting Father — when we crave security and belonging.• Prince of Peace — when everything around us feels chaotic.This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating a birth… we’re remembering a Savior who meets needs we can’t fix on our own.

People are stressed about money, time, and priorities—constantly feeling like there’s never enough. Many live with a scarcity mindset instead of a generosity mindset. The Generosity Effect will help you move from fear to faith, learning that true freedom comes when we trust God with what He’s given us:Generosity with:TIME – giving your hours to make a differenceTALENTS – using your gifts to serve othersTREASURE – managing resources with purposeGRATITUDE – cultivating a thankful heart that multiplies blessings

People are stressed about money, time, and priorities—constantly feeling like there’s never enough. Many live with a scarcity mindset instead of a generosity mindset. The Generosity Effect will help you move from fear to faith, learning that true freedom comes when we trust God with what He’s given us:Generosity with:TIME – giving your hours to make a differenceTALENTS – using your gifts to serve othersTREASURE – managing resources with purposeGRATITUDE – cultivating a thankful heart that multiplies blessings

The Generosity Effect | Change Your Mindset, Change Your World People are stressed about money, time, and priorities—constantly feeling like there’s never enough. Many live with a scarcity mindset instead of a generosity mindset. The Generosity Effect will help you move from fear to faith, learning that true freedom comes when we trust God with what He’s given us:Generosity with:TIME – giving your hours to make a differenceTALENTS – using your gifts to serve othersTREASURE – managing resources with purposeGRATITUDE – cultivating a thankful heart that multiplies blessings