Fear and anxiety don’t just affect how we feel, they shape how we live and the decisions we make. In this message, we explore how cycles of stress and control can lead to regret, and how trying to force outcomes often increases anxiety instead of relieving it.

Through the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, we see a powerful reminder that shortcuts and control are not the answer. Instead, surrender, waiting on God, and obedience from the inside out lead to lasting peace.

When you understand that God sees you, knows you, and is working on your behalf, fear begins to lose its power and your life can be guided by trust instead of anxiety.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to fear and anxiety
• (00:20) - The reality of a chaotic and stressful world
• (01:30) - How stress leads to poor decisions
• (02:30) - The cycle of fear, stress, and regret
• (03:00) - Genesis 16 and the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar
• (04:00) - When fear leads to control and bad decisions
• (05:30) - The danger of forcing God’s promises
• (07:00) - The consequences of shortcuts and control
• (09:30) - Surrender vs control in the life of faith
• (11:00) - Value 1 Concern for the glory of God
• (13:00) - Value 2 A willingness to wait on God
• (15:00) - Waiting strengthens your spiritual resilience
• (17:00) - Value 3 Obedience and inner transformation
• (18:30) - The gap between who you are and who you present
• (21:00) - God sees you and meets you in your fear
• (23:00) - Identity rooted in being seen by God
• (26:30) - Focus on your calling to overcome fear
• (30:45) - God develops you before He delivers you
• (32:00) - Surrender what you’re trying to control

Pastor Chrissy Cole continues the Way of Decrease series with a powerful message on how entertainment and distraction are shaping our spiritual lives. Teaching from Matthew 16, this sermon challenges us to move from spiritual entertainment to true discipleship through denial, obedience, and surrender. Discover how reclaiming your attention and prioritizing intimacy with Jesus leads to lasting transformation and purpose.

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• (00:00) - Introduction to the Way of Decrease
• (01:20) - Why We Must Decrease Entertainment
• (02:48) - The Reality of Screen Culture
• (04:18) - Boredom Leads to Wonder and Faith
• (06:02) - Entertainment Is Shaping Your Spirituality
• (07:38) - Distraction Is Stealing Your Attention
• (09:20) - The Cost of Discipleship
• (10:30) - Gaining the World Losing Your Soul
• (12:17) - Deny Yourself and Limit Access
• (15:00) - What You Behold You Become
• (18:28) - Entertainment Is Selling You Lies
• (22:21) - Don’t Feed Your Soul Artificial Fuel
• (23:27) - Spiritual Entertainment vs Obedience
• (27:15) - Returning to Your First Love
• (31:29) - From Spectator to Disciple
• (35:40) - Dying to Self to Find Life
• (40:57) - Slowing Down to Hear God
• (41:49) - Deny Yourself or Deny Jesus

Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Way of Decrease series with a message titled “Comparison: The Way of Cain or Abel!” Teaching from Genesis 4, this sermon explores how comparison, jealousy, and envy begin in the heart and can ultimately separate us from God’s presence. By contrasting the way of Cain with the way of Abel, Pastor Caleb challenges us to choose surrender, obedience, and sacrifice so we can experience deeper joy and greater connection with God.

• (00:00) - Introduction to the Way of Decrease
• (02:02) - Why Comparison Is Everywhere
• (04:35) - The Story of Cain and Abel
• (07:10) - Comparison Is a Heart Problem
• (10:45) - The Way of War vs The Way of Peace
• (14:05) - The Way of Blood vs The Way of Comfort
• (18:20) - Comfortable Christianity vs Sacrificial Faith
• (22:00) - Faith Without Works Is Dead
• (25:00) - Submission vs Control
• (28:30) - How Comparison Steals Joy
• (31:30) - God Gives Cain a Second Chance
• (35:00) - Sin Is Crouching at the Door
• (38:20) - Returning to the Presence of God

Pastor Sam Fleurry concludes the Through the Fire series with a powerful message about faithfulness, covenant, and restoration. Looking at the story of Hosea and Gomer, this sermon explores how small compromises can slowly drain relationships, why devotion to God must come before devotion to people, and how God’s relentless love pursues us even when we fail. Whether single or married, this message offers practical wisdom for building relationships that reflect the faithfulness of God.

• (00:00) - Series Closing + Introduction
• (01:23) - The Story of Hosea and Gomer
• (04:02) - When You Forget Why You Have Something
• (07:30) - Faithfulness Starts With God
• (11:00) - Living the Word Before Sharing It
• (13:30) - Devotion Over Desire
• (17:45) - Becoming the Person You Want to Marry
• (21:00) - The Small Leaks That Destroy Marriage
• (24:00) - Marriage Reveals What Isn’t Healed
• (27:00) - Choosing Connection Over Control
• (30:00) - Small Flames Become Big Fires
• (33:00) - Faithfulness Invites God’s Favor
• (37:00) - God’s Relentless Love and Restoration

Pastors Caleb and Chrissy Cole continue the Through the Fire series with “Keeping the Fire Alive.” Teaching from Leviticus 6, Revelation 2, and Ephesians 4, they show how love must be cultivated through daily rhythms, intentional priority, truth in love, and consistent connection. This message challenges couples to protect the flame God has given them and choose love daily.

• (00:00) - Through the Fire Part 4 Introduction
• (02:00) - How Do We Fall in Love Again?
• (04:00) - Love Is a Choice, Not a Feeling
• (06:30) - Leviticus 6: Keep the Fire Burning
• (09:30) - The Flame Dies in Drift, Not Disaster
• (12:00) - Stop Doing Nothing
• (15:30) - The Flame Requires Priority
• (18:30) - Go Back to What You Did at First
• (22:00) - The Flame Needs Oxygen: Truth in Love
• (25:45) - Flames of Love vs Flames of Fury
• (29:30) - The Flame Survives on Consistency
• (34:15) - Protect the Tone and Time
• (38:00) - Daily Rhythms Restore the Fire
• (40:00) - Salvation & Marriage Prayer

Pastor Caleb Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Taming the Fire of Desire,” a message on sexual purity, identity in Christ, and biblical boundaries. Teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 and 1 Peter 1, he explains how sexual desire is God-given but must be directed within God’s design. This sermon calls believers to pursue holiness, protect marriage, and find freedom through intimacy with Christ.

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• (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap
• (01:16) - Why we must talk about sex
• (03:06) - Cultural sexual revolution vs biblical worldview
• (05:17) - Sexual desire is God given
• (06:08) - Flee sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6)
• (08:40) - What sexual immorality includes
• (11:45) - The consequences of sexual freedom culture
• (12:32) - Identity begins in Christ
• (16:09) - Biblical sexual ethic explained
• (20:33) - Self denial vs self expression
• (22:35) - Intimacy in marriage God’s design
• (31:33) - Fight for purity in a digital world
• (39:10) - Holiness leads to peace and flourishing
• (41:45) - Salvation and purity prayer

Pastor Chrissy Cole continues the Through the Fire series with “Fighting Fire With Fire,” a message on handling conflict with humility and Spirit-led self-control. Teaching from James 1 and Ephesians 4, she explains how unmanaged anger damages connection and how choosing kindness, listening, and unity leads to healthier relationships.

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• (00:00) - Through the Fire series recap
• (02:30) - Fighting Fire With Fire introduction
• (05:00) - Conflict is the price of intimacy
• (07:10) - Flesh fire vs Spirit fire
• (11:00) - Conflict is inevitable, combustion is optional
• (14:45) - What anger exposes in the heart
• (18:30) - Identifying unhealthy communication styles
• (21:00) - Be quick to listen, slow to speak (James 1:19)
• (24:30) - Managing anger before it manages you
• (29:00) - Practical tools for emotional regulation
• (34:30) - Humility protects unity
• (39:00) - Choosing connection over being right
• (42:30) - Invitation, prayer & response

Pastor Caleb Cole launches the Through the Fire series with a message about having the right fire within us. Teaching from Matthew 6, he explains how seeking first the Kingdom, pursuing righteousness, and trusting God’s promises create a healthy foundation for every relationship. This message calls believers to find contentment in Christ and let Him be enough.
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• (00:00) - Launching the Through the Fire series
• (02:03) - Why relationships feel harder than ever
• (03:18) - The fires burning inside us
• (06:08) - Your relationship with Jesus comes first
• (08:16) - Fire #1: More of Jesus
• (09:49) - Anxiety as a divided mind
• (11:21) - Daily connection, not Sunday faith
• (15:31) - Fire #2: Seek the Kingdom first
• (20:18) - Delighting in God changes your desires
• (24:05) - Fire #3: A passion for righteousness
• (31:56) - Righteousness produces peace
• (33:23) - Fire #4: Trusting God’s promises
• (38:50) - The secret of contentment in Christ
• (40:02) - Jesus is enough: salvation invitation

Pastor Caleb Cole closes the Rhythms series with “Disordered Desire (Physical Health),” a message about honoring God with our bodies. Teaching from 1 Timothy 4, Philippians 3, Romans 12, and 1 Corinthians 9, he explains how sin distorts desire and how healthy rhythms of movement, rest, and self-control support spiritual growth. This episode calls believers to glorify God with their whole lives.

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• (00:00) - Closing the Rhythms series
• (02:00) - Why physical health matters spiritually
• (04:30) - Training for godliness is primary
• (06:05) - When physical health makes faith harder
• (08:05) - Physical health is rhythm, not effort
• (11:00) - The real problem: disordered desire
• (13:55) - We were made to work, not be lazy
• (17:15) - Discipline your body (1 Corinthians 9)
• (19:40) - Fitness as worship vs idolatry
• (22:00) - You were called to rest
• (28:50) - Food, fasting, and self-control
• (33:55) - Honor God with your body & salvation invitation

Pastors Caleb and Chrissy Cole share the Word for the Year for Project Church: Fresh Wind. From Acts 2 and the story of Pentecost, they call the church back to prayer, presence, and waiting on the Holy Spirit. This message teaches that before God moves us, He must first fill us, and that Fresh Wind softens hearts, renews passion, and aligns believers with God’s mission. A call to enjoy God’s presence, not just perform religion, and to make prayer the primary vision.

• (00:00) - Series recap & focus on prayer
• (02:32) - Acts 1 & 2: Waiting for the Holy Spirit
• (03:38) - Word for the Year: Fresh Wind
• (05:08) - Before God moves us, He must fill us
• (05:40) - Fresh Wind softens hardened hearts
• (07:05) - Vision Sunday: waiting instead of striving
• (08:30) - Waiting is the discipline of listening
• (10:23) - Waiting forms Christlike character
• (15:14) - Learning to enjoy God’s presence
• (19:54) - The vision is prayer, not projects
• (22:24) - Personal story: prayer rooms changed me
• (25:06) - Fresh Wind fills us to fulfill the mission

Pastor Sam Fleurry teaches “1 Is the Loneliest Number” as part of the Rhythms series, calling the church back to the spiritual rhythm of community. From Mark 2:1–12, he shows how godly community carries us to Jesus, covers our needs, cultivates our faith, and celebrates God’s healing work. This message challenges isolation and individualism, emphasizing that accountability and connection are essential for spiritual growth and lasting transformation.

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• (00:00) - Welcome + Community Groups Launch
• (01:05) - Scripture: Mark 2:1–12
• (02:50) - We were made for community
• (04:41) - The danger of “me and God” faith
• (07:27) - Accountability builds consistency
• (11:58) - Individualism leads to isolation
• (13:02) - The paralyzed man needed community
• (15:24) - Paralysis today: shame and stuck seasons
• (21:15) - Godly community carries and covers you
• (23:16) - Testimony: provision through community
• (27:09) - Everybody wants community, not accountability
• (35:24) - Celebration, salvation invitation + response