What does unity look like in a divided church?

We begin our Dear Corinth series with a powerful message from Pastor Roberto Chaple, diving into Paul's heartfelt appeal for unity in the church. If you've ever wrestled with conflict, preferences, or disconnection in the body of Christ—this message speaks to you.

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"I appeal to you… that there be no divisions among you." — 1 Corinthians 1:10

Paul doesn't simply suggest unity—he begs for it. In a church caught between personalities and worship styles, he calls believers back to the center of their faith: Jesus Christ.

Here's what we explore together this week:

• Church unity starts with Christ, not charisma.

  The early church divides itself over leadership—Paul, Apollos, Cephas, or Christ. But faithful leadership points to Jesus, not itself. It's not about personal preference; it's about one Savior.

• Worship style shouldn't divide what the Spirit unites.

  Whether traditional or contemporary, every form of worship should bring us closer to God. Arguing over style is like keeping the box and throwing away the gift. Multigenerational worship paints a clearer picture of God's Kingdom.

• Mission matters more than preference.

  Paul says, "I become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some" (1 Corinthians 9:22). The goal isn't to win a debate—it's to win someone to Christ.

What if we leave our preferences in the glovebox and unite around the mission of Jesus?

What if we come to church hungry to serve instead of angry about style or change?

Unity doesn't mean uniformity—it means choosing love, humility, and shared purpose.

Let's be the kind of church that reflects heaven.

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In a world full of chaos, how do we stay faithful to God's purpose when we've made a mess of things? In What A Mess: Samson, Pastor Roberto unpacks the story of a man whose strength wasn't in his hair, but in his commitment and consecration to God. We're reminded that patterns of compromise can weaken our calling, but God's grace always leaves room for redemption.

If you've ever felt stuck in cycles of failure, you're not alone. Join us as we reflect on how God can take our greatest weakness and turn it into our greatest strength.

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If you've ever stood in the middle of a mess and thought, "Where do I even begin?"—you're not alone. Week 2 of our What a Mess series takes us into the chaotic world of the Judges and the unlikely leadership of Gideon.

Pastor Vicki began with a relatable visual: a messy teenager's room. It's overwhelming, disorienting, and just like the time of the Judges—where "everyone did what was right in their own eyes." That kind of self-reliance never ends well.

"Our inner compass fails us. We need direction—specifically, God's direction."

When we meet Gideon in Judges 6, he's hiding in a winepress. Not exactly a mighty warrior, right? But that's where God shows up.

Gideon is fearful, skeptical, and full of excuses:

"How can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest…and I am the least in my family."

Yet God says, "Go in the strength you have." Not someone else's strength. Not future-you. You, right now. That's powerful.

Even then, Gideon asks for signs—again and again.

"Maybe Gideon was slightly OCD," Pastor Vicki joked, "but God is patient with him."

This story reminds us that God doesn't demand perfect faith. He simply asks us to keep showing up.

From 32,000 men… to 10,000… to just 300.

"God wanted to ensure that in no way at all could the Israelites think this was their victory."

We often think we need to be more—stronger, braver, smarter. But God uses less to do more.

"God isn't just an odds defier—He's an odds smasher."

The turning point? Trumpets. Not swords.

"Gideon didn't question. He didn't argue. He just obeyed."

That's faith in motion. Faith not in ourselves, but in God's power through our weakness.

"What's going on in your life? How is God asking you to trust Him, to have faith?"

You may be trying to fix it your way. But what if God's asking you to surrender, step back, and watch Him move?

Faith doesn't have to be big—it just has to be real.
Jesus said, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you." (Matthew 17:20)