Everyone likes an underdog story: the protagonist who’s up against impossible odds, yet somehow manages to pull through. It’s no wonder Hollywood is always doing a take on this theme. So when most of us picture David and Goliath, we think of it as another inspiring story about overcoming obstacles. But Pastor J.D. suggests we might actually be missing the main point! It’s part of our series called, The Whole Story.

As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, we’re looking at a short Old Testament book that paints a beautiful picture of God’s redeeming love. Through the romance of Boaz and Ruth, we see a picture of Jesus, our Kinsman Redeemer. And we’re learning that God can restore any situation for our good and his glory!

Have you ever come to a point in your life where it seemed like everything had fallen apart? Maybe it was a cancer diagnosis or the death of a loved one. Maybe your business went under, or you lost your home in a natural disaster. In this message, Pastor J.D. walks us through the story of a woman who lost everything: her home, her family, and her financial security. And through her story, we’re finding hope to carry us through even in the darkest seasons! It’s part of our series called, The Whole Story.

How do you judge success in life? Is it tied to your bank account or the respect of your peers? We all have different things we look to for validation, but Pastor J.D. is reminding us that God has a different way of measuring success. We’re looking at the book of Joshua and learning how to find success in surrender. It’s part of our series called, The Whole Story.

In military terms, surrender is a bad thing. It means you’ve failed or given up. But in spiritual terms, surrender is the best decision you’ll ever make! As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, he’s describing what it means to submit yourself completely to God’s will and direction. We’re looking at the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho and learning how to give up control to God’s leading.

At the center of any religion, you’ll find a list of rules and expectations. But the gospel is different, because it’s not about anything we’ve done! That’s our subject as Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story. We’re looking at the final sermon Moses delivered to the Israelites before his death. And, we’re discovering that even in the Old Testament, Moses was already pointing to Jesus and the gospel of grace.

If you grew up in church, you probably heard a lot of talk about the “heroes of the faith.” You maybe have even had storybooks or movies featuring these larger-than-life figures like Joseph, Moses, or David. But when you read through their stories as an adult, you’ll start to notice these heroes were far from perfect. Instead of being role models, they were signposts pointing to a much greater hero! In this message, Pastor J.D. dives into the story of Moses to help us see what God was really trying to teach through this account. It’s part of our series called, “The Whole Story.”

As believers, we know we’re saved by God’s grace alone, not by any works that we do. But why does the Bible give us so many rules and regulations? Pastor J.D. answers that question as he describes the purpose of these Old Testament instructions. We’ll be learning more about the Ten Commandments as we continue our series called, The Whole Story.

Many people think of the Bible as just a book of rules and regulations. And, the Old Testament tends to be especially intimidating, because it appears to be full of impossible standards we can never live up to. As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, Pastor J.D. explains the true purpose behind all of God’s standards. It’s an important reminder about our desperate need of God’s grace.

Yom Kippur, or the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of all the biblical feasts. And traditionally, the activities of this solemn day centered around two goats. One was sacrificed, while the other was sent into the wilderness as a scapegoat, symbolically carrying away the sins of the people. As Pastor J.D. continues our series called, The Whole Story, he explains how this ancient practice points to Jesus!

As we continue our series called, The Whole Story, Pastor J.D. dives into a part of the Bible you don’t usually hear a lot about: the book of Leviticus.  We’re learning how the traditional celebration of Yom Kippur serves as a sign—pointing us to Jesus!