In this message, Pastor Jason continues our "Ghost Stories" series exploring the role of the Holy Spirit, focusing on Acts 2 and the transformative events of Pentecost. Unpacking how the Spirit empowers believers to communicate the gospel, shapes our character, and forms vibrant communities centered on Jesus. Using vivid metaphors like baseball’s Opening Day and a vessel immersed in water, Jason emphasizes the importance of being fully filled and led by the Spirit. We challenge you as listeners to live more open, Spirit-dependent lives, both individually and as a church community.

Pastor Jason explores the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing how He, the Holy Spirit, brings true life, guiding and empowering believers to live out their purpose. Drawing on biblical examples and teachings, the sermon highlights the role of the Holy Spirit in both the Old and New Testaments, explaining His constant presence and the difference between Old Testament and New Testament experiences with the Spirit. You are encouraged to embrace the Holy Spirit's power for a deeper, more impactful relationship with God.

Pastor Jason shares the story of two disciples on the road to Emmaus, illustrating how hope can emerge in dark times when Jesus is invited into our lives. To help illustrate hope in dark times, Maddie Musselman, through video, shares her personal testimony of finding hope and faith while her husband, Pat, battled cancer. Pastor Jason encourages you to embrace resurrection hope, trust in Jesus, and share that hope with others in life’s difficult moments.

Pastor Manny reflects on the paradox of Good Friday, exploring why the brutal cross is called "good." Explaining how Jesus' sacrifice absorbs our sins and shame, offering us grace, mercy, and the hope of redemption.

What's the best party you've ever attended?

Weddings are often filled with food, laughter, music and beauty. However, what if Jesus said that the kingdom of God is just like that kind of celebration?

In this parable, Jesus compares God's kingdom to a royal wedding banquet. And it is not just about who's invited, but it is also about how we respond.

So what does it look like to truly say "yes" to the invitation. How do you show up dressed for the occasion?

"That's not fair!"

We have all said it, felt it, or heard it. Whether it's kids dividing dessert, coworkers comparing pay, or headlines about inequality. We live by a strong internal sense of fairness.

But what happens when God doesn't play by our rules?

Have you ever felt like you deserved more from God because of your effort or faithfulness?

How do you respond when grace is given to someone who has not "earned it?"

Have you ever held onto something so tightly that it began to weigh you down? Unforgiveness is exactly that. It is an invisible weight that can quietly grow heavier over time, affecting how we live, love and relate to God. Jesus tells a powerful parable in response to a very practical question:

"Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?"

Jesus' reply: "Not seven times, but seventy-seven times."

Peter wanted a limit, Jesus offered a lifestyle.

What's the most valuable thing you've ever lost? Maybe it was something small but important, like a passport. You search everywhere, hoping it will turn up, only to realize it's truly gone. That it is canceled, separated, useless to you.

Jesus tells three parables about lost things being found and the celebration that follows. But He is speaking of a specific kind of "lost". A lost that is a separation so complete that it means destruction. The Greek word "apollumi" doesn't just mean misplaced; it means ruined, perished, utterly cut off.