Guest Pastor Matt reveals how Jesus's dramatic temple cleansing and cursing of the fruitless fig tree point to a revolutionary promise—that mountains bow to authentic faith. He unpacks how true fruitfulness, radical dependence, and bold confidence unlock mountain-moving power. Jesus promises that "whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."

In this sermon, Pastor Will Medell emphasizes the importance of observing the Sabbath as a day of rest and joy, highlighting that it is a gift from God meant to remind us of our identity as His children rather than slaves to work and productivity. He encourages the congregation to embrace the Sabbath by disconnecting from daily responsibilities and trusting in God's provision, thereby experiencing true rest and joy.

This sermon teaches that true self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit, not a result of human effort alone. It encourages believers to combat impulsiveness by remembering their identity as beloved children of God and relying on the strength of Jesus, the vine, to live a life of disciplined obedience.

This sermon teaches that anxiety, though a real struggle in a world filled with sin and chaos, does not have the final say over a believer's life. Like Elisha's servant, we can find true peace by shifting our perspective to see that God's protective presence is always greater than the things that cause us to worry.

This sermon reveals that genuine kindness is not a forced behavior but a selfless act rooted in the transformative grace of the gospel. By staring into the ultimate kindness of God, who sacrificed His Son for our redemption, we are empowered to build others up with beneficial words, offer ourselves in relationship, and live with an end-in-mind hope that one day, all things will be made whole.

This sermon teaches that just as light refracts through a prism, the gospel's light transforms our lives, empowering us to imitate God and walk in love. By understanding the love we've been shown in our own salvation, we are enabled to love others in a way that is patient and kind, even in difficult situations.

This sermon teaches that true peace isn't just an inner feeling but a relational reality found by laying down our selfish ambitions and embracing the encouragement and comfort we find in Christ. Because Jesus, our Prince of Peace, forgave our immense debt of sin, we are empowered to extend that same forgiveness to others, enabling us to become a people of peace.

This sermon on Philippians teaches that true joy is not dependent on circumstances but is an internal confidence found in Christ, who offers enduring joy even in suffering. This joy is a gift rooted in the gospel truth that Jesus, who endured the ultimate shame and sorrow for our sins, works through our suffering to advance His kingdom and promises a future free from pain.

This sermon defines true, lasting joy not as happiness in circumstances but as a deep-seated rejoicing in the Lord Jesus Christ, a joy that is only possible when we stop trusting in our own self-righteous "filthy rags" and instead receive His perfect righteousness. This gospel-centered joy comes from the profound truth that, despite our unworthiness, Christ has made us friends of God and offers us a love that is unwavering and eternal.