This sermon centers on the story of the Road to Emmaus in the Gospel of Luke, where two disciples unknowingly walk with the resurrected Jesus. Pastor Jared highlights how they initially fail to recognize Him, even as He explains the Scriptures, until their “eyes are opened” in the breaking of bread. This moment—described as a kind of “holy heartburn”—illustrates how Jesus can be present with people long before they realize it, gradually revealing Himself through Scripture, relationship, and spiritual insight.

The message emphasizes that all of Scripture ultimately points to Jesus and that true understanding comes through the illumination of the Holy Spirit and participation in the life of the Church. It reframes suffering as something through which redemption can actively emerge, rather than something that must first end before healing begins. Believers are encouraged to look for Jesus not only in the Bible, but also in communion, in community, and in their own life experiences—trusting that He is already present, working, and revealing Himself even in seasons of confusion or pain.

What an incredible Baptism Sunday we celebrated! Watching 12 people publicly declare their freedom in Christ was a powerful reminder of God's transforming grace.

In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul reveals three enemies we all face: the world, the flesh, and the devil. But here's the beautiful truth—through Christ, we are SET FREE from the enemy's grip, SET APART to live differently than the world, and RESET with new desires by the Holy Spirit. We're not saved BY good works, but FOR good works that God prepared beforehand for us to walk in.

If you're wrestling with faith or searching for something more, know that God's grace is available to you. He offers not just forgiveness, but complete transformation—a new life with new purpose. By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.