What did Jesus really mean when He said, “Go and make disciples”?

In this message, we look at Matthew 28 and Acts 1:8 to discover that disciple-making isn’t a program, a personality type, or something reserved for pastors and missionaries. It’s part of our identity as followers of Jesus. We are called to be witnesses—ordinary people who share what God has done in us.

This message breaks down how disciple-making starts right where you already live: your home, your workplace, your neighborhood, and your relationships. You don’t need all the answers. You don’t need a platform. You just need a story and the power of the Holy Spirit.

The question isn’t whether you’re part of the mission. The question is: who is your one?

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In Week 3 of our NEXT series, Pastor Rich unpacks what it really means to be a disciple—and why Jesus’ call is bigger than a one-time decision.

We’re talking about three simple discipleship goals: Be with Jesus Become like Jesus Be on mission with Jesus.

From there, we zoom in on the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and the phrase that changes everything: Jesus isn’t just giving us an activity—He’s calling us to a lifestyle of disciple-making as you go.

We also look at one of the most controversial parts of Jesus’ ministry: who He ate with—and what that shows us about God’s heart for people who feel far from Him. Scripture in this message: Matthew 28:18–20 Matthew 4:19 Luke 5:29–32

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In Week 2 of our NEXT series, we talk about the second movement of following Jesus: becoming like Jesus. Spiritual growth isn’t about trying harder—it’s about being intentionally formed by Christ instead of being shaped by culture, habits, and drift.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do I still struggle with the same stuff?” or “Can I actually change?”—this message is for you. Real transformation is possible (not inevitable, but possible), and Scripture gives us a clear path forward.

In this message, you’ll learn:

1) What it means to be formed (intentionally vs. unintentionally)

2) How to measure real growth over time (not just in a week)

3) Why renewing your mind matters (Romans 12)

4) What it looks like to “put to death” old patterns and “put on” Christ (Colossians 3)

5) The kind of growth God desires in us (Galatians 5)

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This message launches the “Next” series with a simple foundation for following Jesus: be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and be on mission with Jesus. Rich teaches from John 15 that fruitfulness doesn’t come from striving—it comes from remaining (abiding) in Christ. He also challenges us to confront the quiet threat of distraction and ask, “Who or what is discipling you?” As we begin 21 Days of Prayer, this is an invitation to re-center your life on intimacy with Jesus and take a clear next step.

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Christmas is more than a baby in a manger—it’s Immanuel: God with us. In this message, Rich shows how God brings peace through His presence now, while promising full peace later when Jesus returns.

If your hope has felt shaky—or life has felt heavy—this is for you.

In this message:

• Why hope is essential (and what happens when “hope → nope”)

• The longing for peace at the first Christmas

• The angels’ announcement: Jesus is Savior, Messiah, and Lord

• Why peace doesn’t mean no storms—it means Jesus is present

• The “already, but not yet” reality of God’s peace

• A bold prayer from Romans 16:20: “God of peace, crush what’s crushing me/us.”

• 3 ways to hope in the “not yet”:

  1. Turn your waiting into worship

  2. Let your pain point you to His promise

  3. Live like you know the end of the story

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When life feels like a storm, you’re not alone. In Mark 4, Jesus calms the storm—and reminds us that God is with us even when the waves are loud. In this message, Rich shares how Christmas points to Emmanuel (“God with us,” Matthew 1:23) and how real peace isn’t found in perfect circumstances—it’s found in Jesus’ presence (John 14:27).

Scripture: Mark 4:35–41 • Matthew 1:23 • John 14:27

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Some of the toughest battles show up right after a win… or when you’re running on empty.

This message walks through Jesus’ wilderness season (Matthew 4) and how temptation often begins by questioning identity and pressuring you to control outcomes.

You’ll see three common pressure points:

• When you’re tempted to “handle it yourself”

• When you want God to prove Himself on your terms

• When a shortcut looks like a smart option

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What do you do when the valley feels endless—when the confusion, loneliness, or fear won’t lift?

In this message, Rich reminds us that the pain we carry doesn’t push God away… it pulls us closer to Emmanuel, the God who promises to be with us.

We explore why valleys are often the places we come to know God most deeply, how His strength meets us in our weakness, and why Scripture describes these low places as both battles and places of unexpected growth.

If you’re tired, hurting, or walking through something you never saw coming, this message will help you see that hope is growing right where you feel empty. God is nearer than you think—especially in the valley.

• Why we often sense God more clearly in the valley than on the mountaintop

• How Psalm 84 reframes the “Valley of Weeping” as a place of strengthening

• Why God invites us to rely on His strength instead of our own

• How your mindset shapes your experience in seasons of struggle

• Real stories of God’s presence in painful chapters of life

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