the whole story: Old testament

The Old Testament isn’t just background—it’s the storyline that makes sense of Jesus and His kingdom. From creation and the fall, to the promises of Abraham, the deliverance in Exodus, the rise of kings, and the long wait through exile, every page points forward to Christ. In this series, we’ll trace the great story of Scripture, uncovering how these ancient accounts deepen our knowledge of Jesus and strengthen our hope in His kingdom.

september 14, 2025 - current

Pastor Matt Stephens

The King After God’s Own Heart

october 19, 2025

Text: 2 Samuel 7; Psalm 2
Main Idea: God promised David an everlasting throne. Jesus, the Son of David, reigns as the eternal King whose kingdom cannot be shaken.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR 

Judges and Ruth: God’s Faithfulness in Dark Days

october 12, 2025

Text: Judges 2:6–19; Ruth 1:16–17; 4:13–17
Main Idea: In the chaos of the Judges, God raised up deliverers and preserved a faithful remnant. In Ruth’s story, He showed His covenant love and prepared the way for David—and ultimately Jesus.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR 

The Law and the Presence of God

october 5, 2025

Text: Exodus 19–20; 25:8; Leviticus 16
Main Idea: God gave His law to guide His people, called them to holiness, and dwelt among them in the tabernacle. Jesus is the true priest, sacrifice, and temple who brings us into God’s presence.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR 

Redeemed by Blood and Power

september 28, 2025

Text: Exodus 12–14
Main Idea: God redeemed Israel from slavery in Egypt by the blood of the lamb and His mighty hand. Jesus is the greater Redeemer, the true Passover Lamb who delivers us from sin and death.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR 

Abraham and the Promise of Blessing

september 21, 2025

Text: Genesis 12:1–3; 15:1–6
Main Idea: God called Abraham and promised to bless the nations through his offspring. Jesus is the fulfillment of that promise, the true Son of Abraham who brings salvation to the world.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR 

Creation and the Fall: Our Beginning and Our Need 

september 14, 2025

Text: Genesis 1–3
Main Idea: God created the world good and made humanity in His image, but sin entered and broke God’s design. From the start, God promised a Deliverer. Jesus is the true image of God and the serpent-crusher who restores creation.

PASTOR MATT STEPHENS - senior PASTOR