Most of us know Luke 15 as the story of the Prodigal Son. But what if we've been looking at the wrong person all along?

In this Father's Day message, Pastor Chris Hoyt explores one of Jesus' most beloved parables through a different lens. This isn't simply the story of a rebellious son. It's the story of a faithful Father.

As Jesus responds to religious leaders who questioned why He welcomed sinners, He paints a breathtaking picture of God's heart. A Father who gives freedom instead of control. A Father who remains faithful even when His children wander. A Father who runs toward reconciliation instead of waiting with condemnation.

If you've ever wondered whether you've wandered too far, made too many mistakes, or somehow disappointed God beyond repair, this message is for you.

Discover the incredible truth that while the son forgot who he was, the Father never forgot whose son he was. And maybe today you'll discover that God isn't standing with crossed arms waiting to condemn you. He's watching the road, maintaining a place for reconciliation, and ready to run toward you the moment you turn toward home.

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 (NLT)

True Fiction | Week 1: New Kingdom

What if the stories Jesus told weren't just clever illustrations... but invitations that exposed the condition of our hearts?

In Week 1 of our new summer series, True Fiction, Pastor Rob unpacks two of Jesus' shortest parables: the new wine and old wineskins and the new patch on an old garment. These fictional stories carried eternal truth, challenging people then and now to let go of old ways of thinking so they can receive the new life Jesus offers.

Discover why Jesus taught in parables, why some people walked away transformed while others simply thought, "Cool story, bro," and what it really means to have ears that hear.

The question isn't whether you've heard the story.

The question is... has the story changed you?

Listen now and discover how Jesus still uses simple stories to transform willing hearts.

What do you do when God doesn't meet your expectations?

Most people don't wake up one day and decide to struggle with their faith. More often, disappointment slowly creates questions. Prayers go unanswered. Circumstances don't change. Expectations shatter. And somewhere in the middle of it all, we find ourselves wrestling with what we thought God would do and what we've actually experienced.

In the final week of our Jesus Chats series, Pastor Chris explores the story of Thomas, a disciple often remembered for his doubt but better understood through the lens of disappointment, grief, and honest questions. Through this powerful conversation, we discover that Jesus is not intimidated by our struggles. He doesn't abandon us when we're hurting, He meets us where we are, and He can use our questions to lead us into a deeper, more personal faith.

If you've ever felt disappointed, confused, distant from God, or unsure of what you believe, this message is for you.

In Week 3 of our Jesus Chats series, Pastor Chris explores one of the most surprising conversations Jesus ever had, His encounter with the Rich Young Ruler in Mark 10:17-22.

Unlike the broken and hurting people we've looked at in previous weeks, this man appeared to have everything together. He was successful, respected, moral, and spiritually sincere. Yet Jesus saw something beneath the surface that no one else could see.

Through this powerful conversation, we discover that outward success can sometimes hide inward emptiness, and that the greatest obstacles to following Jesus are often the things we trust more than Him. Whether it's money, achievement, approval, relationships, control, or certainty, Jesus lovingly exposes the hidden idols that compete for our hearts.

This message reminds us that surrender is not about losing life, it's about finding it. Because every conversation with Jesus eventually leads to the same question:

What still owns your heart?

Join us as we discover how Jesus confronts hidden idols, invites us into deeper trust, and leads us into the freedom that only true surrender can bring.

In Week 2 of our Jesus Chats series, Pastor Kim walks us through one of the most powerful and emotional encounters in the Gospels, the woman caught in adultery in John 8.

This message is for anyone who has ever carried shame, regret, failure, or the fear of being exposed. While the crowd wanted condemnation, Jesus responded with compassion, truth, and grace. He didn’t ignore sin, but He refused to let shame have the final word.

In a world quick to label people by their worst moment, Jesus speaks a better word. He silences accusation, steps into our brokenness, and calls us forward into freedom and restoration.

No matter what you’ve done or what you’ve carried, this conversation reminds us that Jesus still meets ashamed people with mercy, hope, and a new beginning.

In this powerful and deeply personal message, Pastor Chris shares a stand-alone teaching following the unexpected passing of a beloved church member. In moments of grief, pain, unanswered prayers, and loss, one question often rises to the surface: “Is God still good?”

Through the stories of Job, Paul, Jeremiah, and the life and testimony of Ryan Hancock, this message reminds us that faith is not pretending pain doesn’t exist. Faith is being anchored to the unchanging goodness of God in the middle of life’s storms.

We live in a broken world scarred by sin, but even in suffering, grief, uncertainty, and loss, God remains faithful, near, and good. This message will encourage anyone wrestling with hurt, disappointment, or questions about God in difficult seasons.

No matter what life looks like right now, may this message remind you to stay anchored to Jesus and trust that God is still good… even when life is not.

In Week 1 of our brand-new series, Jesus Chats, Pastor Chris dives into one of the most powerful and intense encounters in the Gospels, the story of the demoniac in Mark 5. A man isolated, tormented, and living among tombs encounters Jesus, and everything changes.

This message is about more than demons. It’s about the chains people carry every day: shame, addiction, fear, anxiety, trauma, anger, and the labels that try to define us. Through this conversation, we see that Jesus is not afraid of broken people, and He still walks into dark places to bring restoration, freedom, and hope.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by your past, overwhelmed by your struggles, or defined by your worst moments, this message is for you.

One conversation with Jesus can still change everything.

Sometimes life leaves us feeling emotionally, mentally, and spiritually empty. We keep showing up for everyone else while quietly wondering how much we really have left.

In this powerful Mother’s Day message, Pastor Kim unpacks the story of the widow in 1 Kings 17 and reveals how God meets us at the edge, not after we’ve figured everything out. Through drought, lack, grief, and uncertainty, God proved Himself to be the One who sustains.

This message is for anyone who feels stretched thin, overlooked, exhausted, or running dry. You’ll be reminded that God does not ask for what you don’t have. He works with what’s already in your hands. And when you trust Him with it, He sustains what you pour out day by day.

You may feel empty, but Heaven still sees oil in your jar.

God is still sustaining.