We live in a culture obsessed with getting more, storing more, and spending more. But Jesus waves a red flag and tells a story about a man who thought his stuff would make him secure, until the one thing he hadn’t planned for caught up with him. This week, we look at what it means to be “rich toward God” and how to fight back against the subtle grip of greed.
07.27.25 - Red Flags: False Teachers
With so many mixed messages from our friends, the news, and culture, how can we possibly know who to trust? Even within the church itself, how can we discern what voices are worth listening to? This Sunday, we will talk about how to avoid those wolves hiding in sheep’s clothing, because who we believe determines the paths we take in life.
07.20.25 - Red Flags: Pride
Pride is sneaky. It hides in our blind spots and dresses itself up as confidence, drive, and success. In this message, we'll explore how pride shows up in everyday life and how we can fight it by embracing humility, serving others, and following the example of Christ.
07.13.25 - Red Flags: Persecutors
We all know what red flags look like in relationships--but what about in our faith? In this kickoff to the Red Flags series, we look at a shocking warning Jesus gives to His followers. Following Him won't always be easy. In fact, it might bring resistance, pressure, and even rejection. But that doesn't mean something's wrong. It might mean you're finally on the right path.
07.06.25 - Talking with God: Physically
We talk a lot about prayer, but what about fasting? In this sermon, we explore Jesus' teachings on fasting and how this often-overlooked practice can deepen our prayer life, build spiritual strength, and align our hearts with God's. It's not about getting hangry. It's about getting hungry for God.
06.29.25 - Talking with God: Wide Awake
Jesus gives us a clear challenge in a distracted world: stay awake. This sermon explores how prayer keeps us spiritually alert — not just reactive in crisis, but ready for whatever life brings. We'll look at three subtle dangers Jesus names — dissipation, drunkenness, and the cares of life — and learn how prayer becomes our rhythm of resilience in the chaos.
06.22.25 - Talking with God: Relentlessly
Have you ever prayed and heard nothing back? This week, we walk with a woman who cried out to Jesus, only to be met with silence, resistance, and rejection—and yet she didn't quit. If you're tired of praying or tempted to give up, don't miss this powerful look at relentless faith.
06.15.25 - Talking with God: Being the Answer
Have you ever wondered how God might use you to help meet the needs around you? This Sunday, we will explore how Jesus calls us to see what He sees. To see the pain and need around us with compassion and awareness. He then invites us to pray what He prays, asking God to send help, even when the need feels overwhelming and beyond our control. But that prayer is also a commission, because sometimes, God's answer is us. He sends ordinary people like you to step in, show up, and be the answer to someone else's prayer.
06.08.25 - Talking with God: Faithfully
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.