When God’s people stop building, His purpose doesn’t stop calling. In Ezra 5, the Israelites are stirred once again to rebuild God’s temple — and to rediscover the power of obedience, endurance, and truth. God is still calling us to get back to work, trusting that His eye is on us and His Spirit is with us every step of the way.

Opposition, pressure, and delay can tempt any believer to give up — but God calls us to stay the course. In this message from Ezra 4, Pastor Jeff McNicol shows how God’s people refused compromise, endured under pressure, and trusted His timing through long seasons of waiting. Their story reminds us that God’s purposes never stall, even when ours do.

In Faith Foundations (Ezra 3:7–13), we see Israel begin rebuilding the temple’s foundation and rediscover the foundations of their faith. Pastor Jeff reminds us that God always completes what He begins, that praise is right no matter what’s left unfinished, and that the past should inspire—not limit—the future. When we trust God in the process, even small beginnings become sacred.

In First Things First (Ezra 3:1–6), Pastor Jeff reminds us that true restoration begins with worship, not work. As the Israelites rebuilt their lives after exile, their first step was to reestablish the altar and gather in unity. This message invites us to prioritize God’s presence, engage in community, and embrace the steady rhythms of a faithful life.

In Ezra 2, a first wave of exiles returns to Jerusalem to rebuild worship and recover identity as God’s treasured people. The chapter shows how every role matters in the worshiping life of God’s people and how devotion gives freely—before the outcomes are clear. This message calls us to answer God’s call today by anchoring our identity in Christ, expanding worship into everyday life, and expressing wholehearted obedience.

In the opening chapter of Ezra, God awakens hope in His people after seventy years of exile. Through the surprising decree of King Cyrus, the exiles are given the chance to return home and rebuild the temple. This message reminds us to trust God’s promises, watch for His hand at work in unexpected places, and be willing to follow where He leads. Hope that once seemed lost is renewed, and God’s faithfulness shines through.

3 John may be brief, but it packs a lasting charge: be faithful like Gaius, discerning like John, and exemplary like Demetrius. We learn how everyday obedience inspires others, how partnership resources gospel work, and why discernment protects the church from prideful disruption. Take a practical step this week—serve, give, host, encourage—and help the truth run freely in our community.

What does it take to be the real deal in your faith? In 2 John, the apostle challenges believers to walk in truth, live in love, and guard against deception. These timeless words show us how to remain authentic in a world of shifting definitions and false teaching.

The book of Philemon shows us how the gospel transforms relationships with grace, reconciliation, and unity—reminding us that we’re in this together.

The book of Obadiah may be short, but its truths are powerful and timeless. In the midst of troubled times, it confronts our pride, challenges our passivity, and points us to God’s provision. Discover how this one-chapter wonder calls us to humble ourselves, take action, and place our hope in the Lord.

Psalm 103 invites us to remember and celebrate the compassion of God. In this message, Pastor Jeff explores how God’s mercy renews us, his faithful love secures our future, and his sovereign kindness stirs our praise. You’ll be challenged to move beyond routine religion and into heartfelt, soul-deep worship rooted in the personal blessings of God’s grace.

Even in the most beautiful surroundings, your soul can still feel dry. Pastor Jeff opens Psalm 63 to reveal how spiritual thirst can become a doorway to depth and abundance in God. This message challenges us to stop pretending and honestly seek the refreshment only God can give.

Fear can be paralyzing, but Psalm 27 offers a powerful reminder that we don’t have to face fear alone. In this message, Pastor Jeff unpacks how living confidently in God, pursuing His presence, calling out to Him, and waiting patiently for His provision allows us to overcome fear. Even when challenges press in, God remains our stronghold, and His promises give us courage.

What happens when this life ends? In this closing message of the “I Believe” series, Pastor Jeff unpacks the eternal destinies that await us — either everlasting joy in God’s presence or eternal separation from Him. Discover what it truly means to believe in eternity and how that belief shapes the way we live today.

What you believe about Christ’s return changes how you live today. In this sermon, Pastor Jeff walks through key biblical passages and three major millennial views to explore what Jesus’ second coming means for believers. More than a future event, it’s a present call to godly living, sacrificial service, and an urgent mission to share the gospel. Will you be ready?

What does it really mean to believe? In this message on holy living, Pastor Jeff challenges us to move beyond intellectual belief into transformational action. Drawing from the church’s doctrinal statement, we are called to grow in Christlikeness, extend sacrificial love, combat evil, and make disciples. Belief isn’t just a statement—it’s a lifestyle.

What do we mean when we say, “I believe in the Holy Spirit”? In this message, we look beyond tradition and confusion to discover who the Spirit really is, what He does, and how He empowers our daily lives. From conviction to transformation, the Holy Spirit is not a force to be used but a divine person to be followed. This message challenges us to live by His power and submit fully to His leading.

Pastor Jeff urges us to remember God’s faithfulness, not just by recalling His blessings but by living in obedience to His call. Drawing from Deuteronomy 8, we’re warned that prosperity can lead to complacency, pride, or fear when we forget God. Through the Lord’s Supper, Jesus calls us to a life fully devoted to Him, ensuring we don’t drift from His purposes.

Pastor Jeff explores the extraordinary truth of Jesus’ virgin birth and divine identity. Part of the “I Believe” series, this sermon unpacks Jesus as God incarnate, fully God and fully man, Israel’s Messiah, and our sinless Savior who died, rose, and intercedes for us. Pastor Jeff challenges us to find peace and embrace hope, living transformed by belief in Jesus.

Pastor Jeff examines the fall of humanity, from God’s perfect creation of Adam and Eve to their sin under Satan’s temptation. This sermon explores how sin alienates us from God and brings wrath, but Jesus, the second Adam, saves us through His obedience. Pastor Jeff challenges us to reject Satan’s lies, take sin seriously, and seek forgiveness, living victoriously through Christ.