Faith Lift

We begin our Lenten journey with the prayer Jesus taught us. In this first message of the series on the Lord’s Prayer, we explore the opening words:
“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.”

These familiar phrases are more than tradition — they are an invitation.
An invitation to remember we are not alone.
An invitation to trust that God is near and beyond.
An invitation to live in a way that honors God’s na...

What if the mountain you’ve lived beside your whole life is the one God is inviting you to climb?
In Pastor Craig's Transfiguration Sunday message, he explores Jesus’ mountaintop moment with Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1–9) alongside a poem by Robert Frost that names a familiar spiritual temptation: knowing about the mountain without ever making the climb.

As we stand on the threshold of Lent, you are invited to move f...

n Called to Shine, we hear Jesus’ declaration: “You are the light of the world.” This message explores what it means to live out our faith visibly and faithfully in everyday life. Using the imagery of the Olympic flame and the powerful moment when Muhammad Ali lit the torch, we reflect on perseverance, purpose, and staying connected to God as the source of our light.

Whether you feel strong or worn down, this sermon offers a hopeful...

What does faith ask of us when the world feels heavy and complicated?

In his message Pastor Craig reflects on 1 Corinthians 1:18–31 and the wisdom of the cross — a wisdom that does not look away from suffering, but draws near to it. In a time when pain is often debated, explained, or ignored, the cross invites us to stay close instead of turning away.

This message does not offer easy answers or political solutions.
Instead, it inv...

What does Jesus really mean when he says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people”?

Pastor Craig explores how fishing is less about results and more about formation. Drawing from Matthew 4:12–23 and Isaiah 9:1–4, we discover that following Jesus shapes us with patience, wisdom, endurance, faith, and the courage to let go of control. Like fishermen learning the waters, the church is called to pay attention to the world arou...

When Jesus was asked a simple question — “Where are you staying?” — his response changed everything: “Come and see.”

Through Pastor Craig's message, we imagine Jesus not only as teacher and Savior, but as host. Drawing from Psalm 40 and John 1, we explore three moments in the Gospels when Jesus sets the table: at the beginning of his ministry, before his death, and after the resurrection.

“Come and see.” “Go and prepare.” “Come a...

Baptism is more than a moment. It is a calling.

Pastor Craig explore's the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River and what it reveals about our own identity and mission. Drawing on biblical imagery, modern scenes from the Jordan, and the realities of our world today, we discover that baptism is both a gift of grace and a dangerous commitment.

Jesus does not come out of the water and head for comfort. He walks straight into hunger, ...

On Epiphany Sunday, we hear the familiar story of the magi—and the often-overlooked shadow of Herod. Christ is born, yet the world still feels unchanged. Fear still looms. Violence still threatens hope.

And yet, the magi refuse to let fear stop them. They follow the light, honor Christ, and return home by another way. As this series comes to a close and a new year begins, we proclaim that our journey continues—and fear will not have...

On Christmas Eve, we gather in a world where fear often feels overwhelming—and dare to proclaim a deeper truth: good news is louder than fear.Drawing from Luke 2:1–20, Pastor Craig's message explores a Christmas story that is anything but silent. Angels interrupt the night with proclamation. Shepherds tremble and then run to share what they’ve seen. God’s good news doesn’t erase fear—it enters it, takes flesh, and refuses to be...

Fear often teaches us to pull back, to stay quiet, and to face things alone. But what if fear doesn’t have to lead to isolation?

In this final week of Advent, Pastor Craig reflect's on Joseph’s story and the courageous love that moved him to stand in solidarity with Mary. Through Scripture, theology, and sacred art, we explore how faith does not eliminate fear—but allows us to move forward anyway, hand in hand with God and with ...

When We’re Running Out of Hope, God Is at Work: In this week’s Advent message, we meet John the Baptist at one of the most vulnerable moments of his life. From a prison cell, weary and discouraged, he sends Jesus a question that echoes through every age: “Are You the One… or should we look for another?”

Jesus responds not with rebuke, but with reassurance. This is a message for anyone feeling tired, discouraged, or unsure — a remind...

This week Pastor Craig looks at one of the most surprising passages in the Gospels: Jesus reigning from a cross. As Elvis, Martin Luther King Jr., JFK, Buddy Holly, and Abraham Lincoln shaped the world and left it too soon, we ask a deeper question—What does it mean that Christ alone is the King who never falls? Drawing from Luke 23:33–43, we explore the criminal’s simple prayer, “Jesus, remember me,” and the promise that followed:...

In this week’s message, Pastor Craig explores the prophet Haggai’s call to courage — and how God’s Spirit empowers us to rebuild what seems broken. Through stories of Frederick Douglass’s bold step toward freedom and the faithful persistence of those who rebuilt the temple, we learn that courage isn’t the absence of fear but the confidence that God is with us.
Discover how God’s presence still builds the house — in our hearts, o...

When life feels uncertain and prayers seem unanswered, how do we keep faith alive? This All Saints Sunday, Pastor Craig explores the prophet Habakkuk’s honest cry — “How long, O Lord?” — and God’s invitation to live by faith even when the finish line isn’t visible.

Through stories of perseverance and the witness of the saints, we discover that faith under pressure isn’t fragile — it’s forged. This episode invites you to climb the wa...