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TheRoad Detour: Back at It – Vulnerability, Healing, and Next Steps

 
After a long break, Pastors Rick and Matthew are back and ready to dive into some powerful conversations! This week, they’re unpacking the life-changing moments from Man Night, sharing personal stories of vulnerability, and discussing how healing comes through connection and community.
 
Join in on the conversation that also looks ahead to what’s happening at TheRoad, including the Marriage Retreat and your next steps in faith. It's good to be back!

Sunday, January 19, 2025 - The Best Team Ever: Our Team Culture

This week, Pastor Matthew continues the series The Best Team Ever by unpacking the cultural foundation that makes God’s team special. Rooted in Matthew 22:34-40, we explore the two greatest commandments: loving God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and loving others as ourselves. Pastor Matthew emphasizes that a healthy, biblical culture is built on these principles. As our love for God grows, so does our ability to love others well, creating a church community marked by unity, grace, and life-changing relationships.

Sunday, January 12, 2025 - The Best Team Ever: Identity

This week, Pastor Rick continues the series The Best Team Ever by focusing on baptism as the first act of obedience for every believer. Rooted in Matthew 28:18-20, this message explains how baptism symbolizes our faith and identifies us as part of God’s team. Just as a wedding ring symbolizes a covenant, baptism declares the inward transformation brought by Christ. Pastor Rick challenges us to consider whether our baptism is in the correct order—following genuine faith—and invites us to take this important step as a public declaration of our commitment to Jesus.

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - The Best Team Ever: Why Are We Here?

This week, Pastor Rick begins our new series, The Best Team Ever, by exploring the foundation of spiritual growth and discipleship. Rooted in Ephesians 5:15-16, this message emphasizes that being part of God’s team begins with spiritual birth—a miraculous moment when new life starts. Using the metaphor of a team, Pastor Rick highlights the stages of spiritual growth, from infancy to maturity, and the importance of time in God’s Word as the key to growth. Whether you're just starting your faith journey or looking to take the next step, this message reminds us that we’re all called to grow, serve, and make disciples.

Sunday, December 29, 2024 - Don't Leave Baby Jesus In The Attic

As Christmas ends, how do we carry its message into the rest of the year? This week, Pastor Elijah explores how to keep the joy, hope, and meaning of Christmas alive in our daily lives. Through shining our light, sharing the story of Jesus, and bearing fruit that reflects His love, we’re reminded to live out our faith all year long. A simple act—leaving a Christmas decoration up—can serve as a powerful reminder to stay rooted in Christ and impact the world around us.

Sunday, December 22, 2024 - Threads of Grace: Bathsheba

This week’s message, part of our Threads of Grace series, Pastor Rick shares the story of Bathsheba, a woman whose life was deeply marked by the sins of others and her own loss. Rooted in 2 Samuel 11, we see how God’s grace reaches even the darkest and most broken places in our lives. Bathsheba’s story reminds us that no sin—committed by us or against us—is too deep for God’s redeeming love. This Christmas, we celebrate a Savior who steps into our mess to bring light, healing, and hope.

Sunday, December 15, 2024 - Threads of Grace: Ruth

This week’s message, part of our Threads of Grace series, Pastor Rick highlights the story of Ruth, a woman whose life was marked by loss and hardship but transformed by God’s redeeming grace. Rooted in Ruth 1-4, we see how God brings hope, restoration, and purpose even in life’s messiest moments. Ruth’s story reminds us that no matter how dark or difficult our circumstances may seem, God’s grace is at work, weaving His redemptive plan into our lives.

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Threads of Grace: Tamar

This week’s message kicks off our Christmas series, Threads of Grace: Women Woven into the Lineage of the Messiah. Pastor Matthew shares the story of Tamar, an unlikely figure in the lineage of Jesus. Rooted in Genesis 38, we see how God’s grace weaves redemption and hope into even the most broken and scandalous situations. Tamar’s story reminds us that no pain is too deep, no sin too great, and no story too far gone for God’s transformative grace. Join us as we explore how God can use even our messiest moments for His purpose.

Sunday, November 17, 2024 - A Seat at the Table: Our Seat at the Lord's Table

This week’s message, part of our Seat at the Table series, Pastor Rick invites us to reflect on the significance of the Lord’s Table. Rooted in 1 Corinthians 11, we explore how the table represents a place of peace, healing, and remembrance. It’s a space where we come together as God’s family to focus on Christ’s sacrifice, examine our hearts, and find unity through His grace. Whether it’s resolving conflict or remembering the cost of our salvation, the Lord’s Table reminds us of the love and sacrifice that brings us into God’s family.

Sunday, November 17, 2024 - A Seat at the Table: The Servant’s Table

This week’s message, part of our Seat at the Table series, Pastor Matthew focuses on how true greatness in God’s Kingdom is found in humble service. Reflecting on John 13, we see Jesus washing His disciples’ feet as a powerful example of love and humility. This act reminds us that our identity in Christ frees us to serve others selflessly, sharing His transformative love with everyone—especially those hardest to serve.