What if following Jesus isn’t just about what you believe… but about how you live?

In Part 2 of For Every[ONE], Mike talked about what it means to Live Like Jesus - and how surrender isn’t the opposite of freedom. It’s actually the pathway into it.

Jesus says, “Come to me… Take my yoke… Learn from me.”

Discover what it looks and gain a practical tool to help you start living freely, lightly, and increasingly like Jesus.

Every season brings change and sometimes that change makes us wonder what’s next. But Jesus offers a simple invitation that cuts through all the complexity: “Follow me.”

In this message, Mike looks at the stories of Peter, Matthew, Philip, and Nathanael and discovers that following Jesus doesn’t require having everything figured out. It begins with a decision to get up and take a step toward Him.

Because eventually, following Jesus becomes visible.

For some, that next step might be baptism—a public declaration that says, “I’m following Jesus. I want to know God, and I’m allowing Him to change me.”

Maybe this is your moment to GET UP.

What if the Prodigal Son isn’t just about one lost son? In the final message of our Divine Stories series, Nick Galezewski takes us into Luke 15 and shows us the story of two lost sons and one extraordinary Father. One son runs away through rebellion. The other stays home but becomes lost in resentment and self-righteousness. And the Father? He goes after both.

Whether you’ve wandered far from God or grown distant while staying close, the Father’s grace is calling you home. Nick reminds us that repentance isn’t just feeling bad, it’s turning toward home. And because of Jesus, our true and greater Older Brother, the door is open, shame doesn’t get the final word, and there’s a place for us at the table.

After six weeks of exploring Jesus’ parables in our Divine Stories series, we come to one of His most challenging stories: the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22. It’s a powerful picture of God’s grace: we don’t earn our way into the Kingdom. The invitation is better than we deserve, and God simply says, “Come.”

But the story also reminds us that we can’t enter on our own terms or wearing our own righteousness. The question isn’t, “Am I good enough for heaven?” The question is, “Am I clothed in Christ?” You don’t get into the banquet because you’re good enough. You get in because Jesus is.

Who really is your neighbor? In a world divided by differences, Jesus’ story of the Good Samaritan calls us to a radical, boundary-breaking kind of love. Pastor Ed Cook explores Luke 10:25-37 as we discover what it truly means to show mercy and compassion to those around us, especially to those who are different from us.

In this message, you’ll learn:

• Why Jesus told this story in response to a question about eternal life
• How our definition of “neighbor” can limit or expand our impact
• The surprising hero Jesus chose and why it matters today
• Practical steps for living out mercy and love in your everyday life

Whether you’ve heard this parable many times or it’s new to you, you’ll be challenged and inspired to see others through the eyes of Christ.

Too often we blend in, stay quiet, or keep our relationship with God private because we're afraid of what others might think. But Jesus invites us to live differently, to let our lives point people toward Him.

In part four of our series, Divine Stories, you'll discover what it really means to let your light shine, why your everyday conversations and actions matter, and how God can use ordinary people to make an extraordinary impact. Whether you're struggling with fear, comfort, or simply wondering how to live out your faith more intentionally, this message will encourage you to stop blending in and start shining where God has placed you.

In Part 3 of our Divine Stories series, 11|28 Board member, Nick Galezewski, explores one of Jesus' most well-known parables. While we often think this story is about abilities, Jesus was actually talking about something much deeper... faithfulness. God has entrusted every one of us with something valuable: our time, relationships, experiences, influence, resources, and spiritual gifts. The question isn't how much you've been given.

If you've ever compared yourself to someone else, felt like your gift wasn't enough, or let fear keep you from taking the next step, this message is for you. Discover why God never compares His children, why "unfinished doesn't mean unusable," and how faithfulness matters more than perfection.

We continued our Divine Stories series by looking at one of Jesus' most challenging parables in Luke 7:31-35. Why is it so easy to become critical? Why do we pray for God to move, only to criticize the way He moves? Through this powerful story, you'll discover how our preferences, expectations, and opinions can keep us from recognizing God's work right in front of us.

If you've ever wondered why God isn't answering your prayers the way you expected, or found yourself becoming more critical than curious, this message is for you. Follow along as we learn how to trade criticism for curiosity, surrender our expectations, and become people who recognize God's work wherever and however He chooses to move.