Prayer isn't about performance. It's not a vending machine or a last resort. It's about relationship. This week, we'll explore one of Jesus' most hopeful yet often misunderstood invitations in Matthew 7:7-11. We'll look at how our past experiences can shape distorted views of intimacy, trust, and expectation, and how Jesus invites us to see prayer through a new lens. Whether prayer feels natural or unfamiliar, come discover how it can become a space of connection, transformation, and deeper relationship with God, and with the people around you.
06.01.25 - Talking with God: Secretly
We live in a world so loud it’s almost impossible to find a quiet moment. But Jesus offers something completely countercultural: an invitation into the secret, quiet place. This week, we’ll explore what it means to shut the door, silence the noise, and connect with God.
05.25.25 - The Overlooked
What if the people we overlook are the ones God sees most clearly? In this message, we explore Jesus’ parable of the lost sheep and His challenge not to despise the “little ones”—those on the margins, the quiet ones, the forgotten ones.
05.18.25 - Cheating the System
Everybody loves a good life hack. We are eager to learn the latest shortcut or way to cheat the system, but sometimes trying to get ahead quick can lead to a domino effect of disaster. This week, we looked at the story of two disciples who wanted to cut in line for positions of power, damaging their relationships along the way, and how Jesus set things straight.
05.11.25 - Flip the Script
What if the greatest moral ethic isn’t just “Do no harm,” but “Go do good”? In this message, we’ll look at one of Jesus’ most famous commands, The Golden Rule, and how it flips our entire approach to relationships—from passive decency to proactive love. If you want to create goodness in your home, workplace, or church, this is how it starts.
05.04.25 - The Power of Saying No
Relational intelligence means recognizing that saying “no” isn’t about rejection—it’s about redirecting toward God’s best for us and others. Learn how the word “no” becomes a powerful tool for healthy boundaries and purposeful living that helps us connect with others, manage our emotions, and communicate more effectively.
04.27.25 - Say What You Mean To Say
In a world full of spin, filters, and vague communication, Jesus offers a better way. In this message, we explore how Jesus teaches us to speak with clarity, courage, and integrity—and why your honest words might be the most powerful thing you can give someone this week.
04.20.25 - OVERFLOW
We all long for freedom, belonging, and meaning—but modern culture tells us to chase freedom at all costs, leaving us disconnected and empty. Join us this Sunday, April 20 for EASTER AT THE BYRD as we celebrate how Jesus' resurrection restores our relationship with God and gives our lives eternal meaning, inviting us into a story bigger than ourselves—one where we are fully known, deeply loved, and truly free.
04.13.25 - The Lord's Supper
Sometimes, it's the little things that we do that add up to so much more. The daily routines and practices that we sometimes take for granted prepare us for something much bigger than ourselves. What if communion isn’t just a ritual but a rhythm that shapes how you live, love, and follow Jesus? What if it actually alters the way that we live every day of our lives?
04.06.25 - Feed My Sheep
When Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love Me?” (John 21:15-17), He wasn’t just looking for words but calling Peter to action. Each time Peter answered, Jesus responded with a command. Why? Because when we love God most, we love people best.
03.30.25 - Keep Watch
The proverbial clock is ticking, and we are all slowly but surely running out of the time we are allotted here on earth. We can never add more minutes to the day, or more days to our year. So what are we doing with our one wild and beautiful life? How will we choose to spend the limited amount of time that God has given us?
03.23.25 - Do Not Fear
Fear isn’t your enemy—it is actually a signal pointing you toward where you need to learn to trust God most. Join us this Sunday as we explore Jesus’ surprising words about fear and discover how shifting your focus from people to God can release you from your fears and lead you to true freedom.
03.16.25 - Let Your Light Shine
"Leave No Crumbs" is a call to live a life of bold faith, unwavering commitment, and spiritual excellence. In a world where people settle for half-hearted efforts and unfinished business, Jesus calls His followers to shine brightly, fear nothing, stay watchful, serve others, and fully embrace His mission.
03.09.25 - Honor The Lord
What we put first shapes everything else in our lives—our time, our priorities, and, ultimately, our purpose. This Sunday, we will explore Jesus’ answer to life’s biggest question: What matters most? If you’ve ever wondered how to live a meaningful life that honors God and transforms your relationships, this message will challenge and inspire you to put the right thing first.
03.02.25 - Your Parents
It's a whole lot easier to burn bridges than mend fences. In an age where we unfriend people easily online, some people have taken to unfriending their own parents online and in real life. We are sometimes quick to label almost anyone toxic and remove them from our lives, but at what cost? On Sunday, March 2, we looked at how Jesus reinforces the Jewish law that requires people to honor their parents and some practical ways we can do that today.
02.23.25 - Marriage
Does marriage even matter anymore? Fewer people are getting married in our culture, and it might be easy to believe that marriage isn’t all that valuable anymore. On Sunday, February 23, we examined marriage and saw its true purpose, how we can still live into that purpose today, and what happens next when a marriage fails.
02.16.25 - The Body
We have a bizarre relationship with our bodies in modern America. We either hate them and try to do everything we can to fix them. Or we love them a little too much and almost worship them. What is a healthier way forward?
02.09.25 - The Law
What does it mean to truly honor someone or something? The word "honor" is not one we use much in our culture, but it’s a good word that we should probably rediscover. In this series, we will examine different things that Jesus challenges us to honor and consider practical ways we can do so.
02.02.25 - Safe Travels
Life typically presents us with options: We can either take the safer path, or dare to walk the riskier path. We can choose to take the low road or the high road. Jesus challenges us to live in a way that seems, to us, not all that safe. He calls to take the road less traveled. In this message, we look at his challenge and see how we can follow his guidance on the narrow risky road of life.
01.26.25 - GPS: Recalculating...
If only God would show up for us like a G.P.S. - That voice that tells us exactly where to go in life. Although God doesn’t actually use Garmin to guide us, that doesn’t mean he doesn’t speak to us and help keep us on the road following him. In this message, we examine what it means to follow Jesus on the journey and how to be better followers.