Weekend Messages

Not Like Me
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE DIFFERENCES WITH (ALMOST) EVERYONE
Every day, we collide with people who are not like us – we see them at home, at work, and everywhere in between. In fact, there’s a good chance the name of a family member, neighbor, or co-worker just came to mind; it’s an unavoidable reality! Join us for the next few weeks as we discover strategies for how to win with others without losing our minds!
April 27
How to Manage Yourself in Relationships
Jon Rychener
Let’s face it – in any challenging relationship, half the problem is us! This means that before pointing fingers, we should first look in the mirror. Let’s learn together about God's ways for cultivating healthy relationships by starting with evaluating ourselves.
May 4 | Communion
How to Defuse Your Anger
Jon Rychener
People who are not like us are often the greatest source of our anger. We’ve all said it: “You make me so mad I could ___________!” But the reality is that we are always the ones who lose when we lose our temper. Together, let’s explore God’s strategy for dealing with our anger in healthy ways.
May 18 | Graduation
How to Respond When You Are Wronged
Jon Rychener
Not only can difficult relationships be frustrating, but they can also inflict deep pain. When we’ve been hurt, how we respond is of great importance. Join us as we look to God’s timeless wisdom for responding well even when we’ve been wounded.
May 25 | Memorial Day
How to Get Along with Challenging People
Jon Rychener
Can’t we all just get along? Simple question…complicated answer. Yet, even when people make life difficult, God’s Word provides a way forward that can make a difference in nearly any relationship.
June 1 | Communion
How to Grow Healthy Relationships
Jon Rychener
Relationships are always growing – we’re either closer together or further apart from one another. While we won’t be best friends with everyone, we can keep our relationships growing in the right direction. As we close out this series, let’s discover the daily habits that can help our relationships flourish.

Mother’s Day 2025
May 11 | Child Blessings
Lessons From My Mother
Cal Rychener
Join us for this special and encouraging Mother’s Day message. Our Founding Pastor will be sharing stories from life with his mother and the lessons God taught him through her.
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