Most of us want to fit in, belong and find rest. But Jesus describes Himself in a surprising way: as someone with nowhere to settle. In “Hope Without A Home”, Pastor J.B. Lim unpacks Matthew 8:19–21 and what that picture means for those who follow Him. Uncover 2 often forgotten facets of what it means to follow Jesus. This message offers encouragement for anyone who has ever felt a little out of place.
Wallelujah, Rise and Shine (Matthew 8:14-15) | The Gospel of Matthew
God’s goodness is easy to miss when life feels heavy. In Wallelujah, Rise and Shine, Pastor J.B. unpacks Matthew 8:14–15 and a brief healing story that may be easy to overlook. But hidden in these two verses is a powerful picture of the kind of life God calls us to live. Experience afresh the power of gratitude. What are you doing with what you’ve been given?
The Amazing Faith (Matthew 8:5-13) | The Gospel of Matthew
What kind of faith makes Jesus amazed? In The Amazing Faith, Thrive Preaching Student Carmen Hui unpacks Matthew 8:5–13 and the surprising encounter between Jesus and a Roman centurion. This message invites us to look at faith not as a vague feeling, but as something that can grow, deepen, and steady us when we’re facing sickness, uncertainty, waiting, or impossible situations.
Come Closer (Matthew 8:1-4) | The Gospel of Matthew
We all carry something we'd rather keep hidden from the people around us. In Come Closer, Thrive Preaching Student Marci Mazariego unpacks Matthew 8:1-4 and tells the story of a man who lived at a distance from everyone around him, until Jesus did something no one expected.
Experience this powerful message about faith, vulnerability, and the God who meets us in our isolation, and consider what real belonging might actually cost.
Connected by Conviction (Acts 2:42-47)
If life feels full and church has started to feel like one more thing to fit in, this message is for you.
In "Connected by Conviction," Pastor J.B. Lim unpacks Acts 2:42-47 and offers a gentle but honest word about what we quietly lose when devotion to a church family slips down our list.
There's no shame here, only an invitation to reconsider what's actually possible when connection is built on conviction instead of convenience.