In this message from 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, Pastor Dean Hunter reminds us of the confident hope believers have in Christ. “Encouraging Expectations” looks at the promise of the Rapture, the resurrection of believers, and the joyful reunion we will have with loved ones and with the Lord.

In Matthew 24:36–44, Jesus points to the days of Noah as a warning about His return. People were preoccupied with life, unprepared for judgment, and unaware of what was coming.

We may not know when Jesus will return, but we know He is coming.

Are you ready?

What does it look like to live faithfully in a fallen world? In this message from 1 Peter 2:11–12, we’re reminded that our citizenship is in heaven, our conduct matters, and our testimony can point others to Christ. Even when we are misunderstood or opposed, how we live can make an eternal difference.

In John 1:43–51, Philip invites Nathanael to “come and see” Jesus. His invitation was born from faith and a personal encounter with Christ. Though Nathanael initially doubted, meeting Jesus changed everything. In this message, we are reminded that Jesus knows us completely, loves us deeply, and promises that those who follow Him will see greater things. If we have truly encountered Jesus, our response should be to invite others to come and see for themselves.

What happens when Jesus shows up? In Mark 2:1–10, we see the persistence of faithful friends, the desperate need of a paralyzed man, and the power of Jesus to forgive sins and change lives. This message reminds us to bring people to Jesus and trust Him to do what only He can do.

What causes a healthy church to lose its way? Paul reminds us that division begins when we lose sight of our mission.

In Part 2 of Unified by Our Mission, Pastor Dean continues through 1 Corinthians 1, showing that true unity comes from shared convictions about the gospel. With Christ at the center and the Great Commission as our “True North,” the church can move forward with purpose and clarity.

A timely reminder to preach the gospel, make disciples, and stay unified in Christ so the world may know Him.

In a world full of distractions and division, the church must never lose sight of its mission. In this message from I Corinthians 1:10, we're reminded that true biblical unity isn't found in shared preferences, but in a shared commitment to the Gospel and the Great Commission. When Christ and His mission become our "True North," unity follows.

Jesus intentionally went through Samaria to meet a woman who was searching for something only He could provide. In this message from John 4, we're reminded that Christ still offers living water to a thirsty world—and His mission to seek the lost is now our mission. Be challenged to share the hope of the gospel with those around you.