In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes shares why we’re not meant to do life alone — and how true spiritual growth happens in community. Drawing from Ecclesiastes and the teachings of Paul, he reminds us that we are stronger, wiser, and more resilient when we walk alongside others.

In a culture that values independence, this message challenges us to lean into connection — to bear one another’s burdens, celebrate each other’s victories, and reflect Christ’s love in every relationship.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why biblical community is essential for spiritual health.

• How to strengthen your relationships through encouragement and grace.

• What it means to reflect God’s love by putting others before yourself.

In this week’s message, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes continues through Philippians 4, showing how Paul discovered the secret to lasting contentment. While the world tells us contentment comes from comfort or control, Paul reveals it’s found in Christ alone. Drawing from verses 10–13, Pastor Bret breaks down the “secret” Paul learned—rejoicing in every circumstance, relying on God’s faithfulness, and resting in Christ’s presence.

If you’ve ever felt like peace and satisfaction were just out of reach, this message will challenge and encourage you to find true contentment—not in what you have or don’t have, but in the One who gives you strength.

How do you know if you’re really growing in your faith? In this week’s message from Philippians 3, Pastor Bret Avlakeotes challenges us to look at what progress in our walk with Jesus actually looks like. It’s not about perfection or performance—but about direction, focus, and what we’re chasing after.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What it means to truly make progress in your relationship with Jesus.

• Why spiritual maturity isn’t about “having arrived,” but about continually pressing forward.

• How fixing your eyes on Christ changes the way you see your past, your goals, and your daily life.