Stronger
Stronger
Formed in Christ, Sent in Strength
december 28, 2025 - current
Pastor Matt Stephens
Pastor Matt Stephens
Stronger in Relationships
Stronger in Relationships
february 15, 2026
Primary Scripture: Ephesians 4:1–3
Other Scriptures: Genesis 13:1–12
Summary: Relationships often reveal our deepest insecurities. This message shows how a secure identity in Christ produces humility, patience, and peace with others. Abraham’s willingness to release control and trust God demonstrates how confidence in God frees us to pursue unity rather than conflict. When we are formed in Christ, we are strengthened to love well.
Other Scriptures: Genesis 13:1–12
Summary: Relationships often reveal our deepest insecurities. This message shows how a secure identity in Christ produces humility, patience, and peace with others. Abraham’s willingness to release control and trust God demonstrates how confidence in God frees us to pursue unity rather than conflict. When we are formed in Christ, we are strengthened to love well.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
Stronger in the Mind
Stronger in the Mind
february 8, 2026
Primary Scripture: Romans 12:1–2
Other Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:1–18
Summary: Anxiety, fear, and discouragement often take root in our thought life. This message explores how God renews our minds by anchoring us in truth and care. Through Elijah’s story, we see that God meets us gently in our exhaustion and reorients our thinking with His presence and promises. Strength in the mind comes as our identity in Christ reshapes how we see ourselves and our circumstances.
Other Scriptures: 1 Kings 19:1–18
Summary: Anxiety, fear, and discouragement often take root in our thought life. This message explores how God renews our minds by anchoring us in truth and care. Through Elijah’s story, we see that God meets us gently in our exhaustion and reorients our thinking with His presence and promises. Strength in the mind comes as our identity in Christ reshapes how we see ourselves and our circumstances.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
Stronger Than Sin and Temptation
Stronger Than Sin and Temptation
february 1, 2026
Primary Scripture: Romans 6:12–14
Other Scriptures: Luke 15:11–24
Summary: Many people battle sin through fear, guilt, or sheer determination, but Scripture offers a better way. This message reveals how freedom from sin flows from remembering who we are in Christ. Through the story of the prodigal son, we see that transformation begins not with punishment but with restored identity. Strength over temptation grows as we live as sons and daughters who belong to the Father.
Other Scriptures: Luke 15:11–24
Summary: Many people battle sin through fear, guilt, or sheer determination, but Scripture offers a better way. This message reveals how freedom from sin flows from remembering who we are in Christ. Through the story of the prodigal son, we see that transformation begins not with punishment but with restored identity. Strength over temptation grows as we live as sons and daughters who belong to the Father.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
Stronger Than Shame
Stronger Than Shame
january 25, 2026
Primary Scripture: Romans 8:1
Other Scriptures: John 8:1–11
Summary: Shame weakens us by convincing us that we are defined by our worst moments. In contrast, the gospel proclaims freedom from condemnation for those in Christ. Through Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultery, this message shows how grace restores dignity, silences accusation, and strengthens us to live in freedom. True strength grows where shame no longer has the final word.
Other Scriptures: John 8:1–11
Summary: Shame weakens us by convincing us that we are defined by our worst moments. In contrast, the gospel proclaims freedom from condemnation for those in Christ. Through Jesus’ interaction with the woman caught in adultery, this message shows how grace restores dignity, silences accusation, and strengthens us to live in freedom. True strength grows where shame no longer has the final word.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
Stronger in Christ: A New Identity
Stronger in Christ: A New Identity
january 11, 2026
Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Other Scriptures: Romans 6:3–11
Summary: Christianity is not about self-improvement but transformation through union with Christ. This message introduces the foundational truth that believers are “in Christ,” meaning our identity is no longer defined by our past, our performance, or our failures. Because we are united with Jesus in His death and resurrection, we live from a new identity that becomes the source of lasting strength and change.
Other Scriptures: Romans 6:3–11
Summary: Christianity is not about self-improvement but transformation through union with Christ. This message introduces the foundational truth that believers are “in Christ,” meaning our identity is no longer defined by our past, our performance, or our failures. Because we are united with Jesus in His death and resurrection, we live from a new identity that becomes the source of lasting strength and change.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
Stronger Begins with Weakness
Stronger Begins with Weakness
january 4, 2026
Primary Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10
Other Scriptures: Judges 7:1–8
Summary: Our culture teaches us to hide weakness, but Scripture reveals that God often does His greatest work through it. This message explores how admitting our weakness is not a failure of faith but the starting point of true strength. As God reduces Gideon’s army, He shows that victory comes not through human power but through reliance on Him. We learn that when we stop pretending to be strong on our own, God’s strength is made visible in us.
Other Scriptures: Judges 7:1–8
Summary: Our culture teaches us to hide weakness, but Scripture reveals that God often does His greatest work through it. This message explores how admitting our weakness is not a failure of faith but the starting point of true strength. As God reduces Gideon’s army, He shows that victory comes not through human power but through reliance on Him. We learn that when we stop pretending to be strong on our own, God’s strength is made visible in us.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
The Strength You’re Looking For
The Strength You’re Looking For
decmber 28, 2025
Primary Scripture: Psalm 20:7
Other Scriptures: Luke 18:9–14
Summary: As we stand at the threshold of a new year, many people already know the areas of life where they want to be stronger—emotionally, spiritually, relationally, or mentally. This message acknowledges that shared longing and gently challenges the assumption that strength comes from trying harder or trusting ourselves more. Through Scripture, we are invited to consider a deeper source of strength—one that begins not with self-reliance, but with humility, trust, and dependence on God.
Other Scriptures: Luke 18:9–14
Summary: As we stand at the threshold of a new year, many people already know the areas of life where they want to be stronger—emotionally, spiritually, relationally, or mentally. This message acknowledges that shared longing and gently challenges the assumption that strength comes from trying harder or trusting ourselves more. Through Scripture, we are invited to consider a deeper source of strength—one that begins not with self-reliance, but with humility, trust, and dependence on God.
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR
PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR