Jeroboam didn’t want to submit to God—he wanted control. So he made his own gods, ones that wouldn’t challenge his pride or demand surrender. That same temptation is alive today. I have to ask myself regularly: am I following God, or am I reshaping Him to fit my comfort? Pride and selfishness are behind so many of our struggles, and until we let go, we’ll never fully walk in truth.

In this final message of our “Strongholds” series, I share what we can learn from King Jeroboam—a leader who let pride dominate his heart. As I studied his story, I saw how easily pride disguises itself as power, control, comfort, and the need for acceptance. But at the root, it’s still pride.

I didn’t just see Jeroboam in this story—I saw myself. Maybe you will too.

Together, we’ll walk through how these strongholds form, how they shape our view of God and others, and what Scripture says about breaking free. My prayer is that this message will help you identify any stronghold that might be holding you back—and remind you that real freedom is found in Christ alone.

In today’s message, I take a hard look at the dangers of entitlement and how it played a role in dividing an entire kingdom under Rehoboam’s rule. It’s easy to point fingers at others and say they feel entitled—but what about us? I challenge you to reflect honestly: Are you living as if the world owes you something? Are you ignoring the needs of others while chasing your own comfort and status? Together, we’ll explore how Jesus calls us to humility, mercy, and peace, and how real fulfillment isn’t found in demanding more—but in serving well.

Join me as we dive deep into the heart of this struggle and discover the freedom that comes when we lay down entitlement and take up the mindset of Christ.

In this message, I dive into the story of King Solomon and wrestle with a question that hits close to home—am I chasing power, or am I trusting God? Solomon had everything: wisdom, wealth, influence, and success. But somewhere along the way, his pursuit of power led him away from God. Sound familiar?

I unpack how this same struggle shows up in our lives today. Whether it’s chasing more money, control over our circumstances, comfort, or acceptance from others, we all fall into the trap of thinking those things will finally make us happy. But they never do.

Let’s explore how we can break free from these strongholds and learn to put our trust fully in Jesus, the only true source of power and possibility.

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📖 Scripture References I Talk Through:

1 Kings 3:7-9
Deuteronomy 17:14-17
Romans 5:6
Philippians 4:13

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Is control keeping you from the freedom Jesus offers? In this powerful message, Pastor Zack unpacks the story of David and the deep root idol of control—how it distorts our actions and blinds us to God's will. True freedom isn't found in doing what we want—it's found in surrender. Let go of the reins and let Jesus take over.

Freedom starts where surrender begins.

Based on 2 Samuel 11.

This Easter message is more than a retelling of the resurrection—it's a reminder of your place in God’s story. From the garden in Genesis to the empty tomb, discover how Jesus' death and resurrection restore what was broken and reclaim your true identity as a child of God. 💡

Have you ever asked, “What’s my purpose?” This message uncovers the answer, rooted in the Gospel: you were created to reflect God's image, to reign with Him, and to bring His family back together.

Whether you're new to faith or you’ve followed Jesus for years, this message will challenge and inspire you.

Let us know in the comments: What part of the Easter story spoke to your heart the most?

In the final message of our Rejected series, we unpack the moment when the religious leaders of Israel shout, "We have no king but Caesar!"—a chilling declaration that echoes through history. But what about us today?

Are we truly submitting to Jesus as King, or are we subtly ruling our own lives through our choices, priorities, and desires? This message takes a hard look at how we manage our time, our money, and our relationships—and challenges us to crawl off the throne and let Jesus reign.

In John 6, we see something shocking—many of Jesus’ own disciples walked away. Not the Pharisees, not the Romans—His followers. Why? Because what He said was hard to understand.

“Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood…”

To us, that sounds like communion. But to them? It was confusing, even offensive.

Yet Peter responded with simple, powerful faith:

“Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of life.”

This message explores the tension between confusion and commitment, expectation and truth, and what it means to follow Jesus when the road gets hard. Are we following Jesus for what we can get from Him? Or because we believe He is who He says He is—even when we don’t understand it all?

We'll also witness the beauty of baptism—three individuals stepping out in faith to say:

“I may not get it all, but I know enough to follow Jesus.”