Why do we serve God?

In this message from our Called: to Serve series, Pastor Wes Smith teaches from the book of Job to confront a transactional view of faith — the idea that obedience earns blessing and service guarantees protection.

Through God’s response to Job, we discover a powerful truth: God loves without strategy. He delights in creation that offers Him nothing in return. And when we truly see who God is, it changes why we serve.

Serving is no longer about leverage or reward.
It becomes a response to love that has already transformed us.

Scripture: Job 1–2; Job 38–42
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What actually causes a person to change?

In this message, Pastor CJ Ward explores the three forces that shape transformation — miracles, crisis, and inspiration — and reveals why inspiration rooted in a clear vision of Jesus is the most powerful catalyst for lasting change.

Teaching from the book of Habakkuk and the life of Jesus, this message shows how encountering God leads to worship, service, and true transformation. If you’ve ever struggled to change habits, attitudes, or priorities, this message offers a hopeful and biblical pathway forward.

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1–2; Mark 10:45; Philippians 2
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What if the church was truly a place where anyone could come — and everyone could become?

In Come and Become, Pastor CJ Ward teaches through Acts 9 and the story of Saul’s conversion to show how grace always comes before change. Saul didn’t clean himself up before meeting Jesus. He encountered Jesus first — and transformation followed.

This message explores:

• Why no one comes to Jesus prepared

• How grace precedes transformation

• What it means to be a “come as you are” church

• How God sees who we are and who we can become

• Why the Church needs people before they change

If Saul can come to Jesus, anyone can.
And if anyone can come, anyone can become.

Scripture: Acts 9:1–19
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