Have you ever grieved someone and felt guilty at the same time — like the sadness and the regret were too tangled up to sort out? Or wondered why life just keeps moving when part of your world has stopped?

Nothing in life is certain except death and taxes — but there's a third certainty just as unavoidable: loss. Whether you're walking through it right now or haven't been touched by it yet, grief finds every one of us eventually.

In this message, Malia opens up the story of King David in one of the most raw, unfiltered moments of his life — public grief, private regret, and a leadership crisis that forced him to face loss in front of everyone he was supposed to be strong for. It's an ancient story that still hits close to home for anyone who's mourned someone complicated, felt guilt tangled up with sadness, or wondered how life is supposed to keep moving when part of your world just stopped.

If you've ever needed permission to grieve honestly — or wondered where God actually is in the middle of loss — this one's worth your time.

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In this message you'll hear about:
✔️ How to process grief and loss through a biblical lens
✔️ The story of King David's grief over his son Absalom (2 Samuel 18)
✔️ Why forgiveness and grief are more connected than we think
✔️ How the gospel speaks directly into our hardest seasons

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Does singleness feel more like a waiting room than a season of purpose? In this message, Emmanuel Harley explores how to live a life that is fully devoted to God, regardless of your relationship status. Whether you’re navigating the pressures of modern dating or seeking to deepen your faith, this sermon offers a fresh, gospel-centered perspective on finding true contentment and growth right where you are.

Discover how to move from an anxious season to an anchored life, rooted in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, we cover:

0:00 - Introduction to the 'Family Matters' series
6:50 - Reframing singleness: Identity vs. Chapter
8:21 - Why singleness often feels like anxiety or rejection
13:00 - Finding your true validation in the Gospel
15:37 - Shifting to an 'Anchored' singleness
16:30 - The importance of being anchored in pleasing the Lord
21:18 - Practical steps for spiritual growth and holiness
26:55 - The necessity of being anchored in community
34:45 - Singleness points to the sufficiency of Jesus

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Looking for a church in North Jersey? Every Sunday, the doors open at 10:30 am (11 am start)
📍 Eden Church NJ (in Sara Tyndall Hall)
345 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

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• Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🎦
• And/or plan your first visit 🚙

What does it actually mean to be a "gate for the city"?

Most of us build gates the wrong way — as barriers instead of blessings. This week at Eden Church, we're asking a different question: what if your everyday rhythms — how you show up, who you invite, how you serve — were the very thing determining whether your community experiences hope or gets shut out of it?

This message unpacks what it looks like to live with your eyes fixed on something bigger than a nice life for yourself — and why impact, not entertainment, is the whole point.

If you've ever wondered how faith, community impact, and everyday obedience actually connect — this one's for you.

Eden Church is a growing Christian community in Hackensack, NJ, focused on youth engagement and economic mobility across Bergen County and the greater Garden State. Join us for Sunday service, Bible-based teaching, and a church built for real community impact — not just a Sunday concert.

Support the show

Looking for a church in North Jersey? Every Sunday, the doors open at 10:30 am (11 am start)
📍 Eden Church NJ (in Sara Tyndall Hall)
345 State Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

• Tithe to fuel the mission by clicking here 💸
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel 🎦
• And/or plan your first visit 🚙