In Philippians 2:3–11, we saw three building blocks of a Christ-like identity: humble confidence, surrendered security, and selfless service. Because Jesus came for us, we are freed from pride and self-loathing, secure enough to let go of control, and confident enough to serve others. In the incarnation, God came near—not just to save us, but to show us a whole new way to be human.

This Sunday, we began a new sermon series for Advent, reflecting on the stunning truth at the heart of John 1: that “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Christmas tells us that God didn’t stay distant or detached—He stepped into the chaos of our world and came near. As we enter Advent, we’re invited to see God’s heart revealed in Christ: the God who draws near, speaks clearly, and loves deeply.

In his struggle with God, Jacob is given a new name, a deeper intimacy with God, and a new dependence on God. We learned that like Jacob, God does not wrestle against us but with us. He is carefully forming us into who we were created to be, becoming those who love Him with our whole heart, and depend on Him for our daily needs.

This Sunday, our very own Pastor Rob continued our series Sketches of Redemption, showing how God unveils the hidden parts of our stories to bring healing and renewal. Jacob’s deception, Leah’s longing to be seen, and Rachel’s envy all revealed the deeper places where God was at work, lifting the veil so they could encounter His grace. And the same God meets us in our own brokenness, inviting us into a redemption story only He can write.

Genesis 25–27: the story of two brothers grasping for their father’s blessing and the deeper longings beneath their striving. Jacob schemes and manipulates, trying to achieve blessing; Esau acts impulsively, trading long-term good for immediate satisfaction. Both reveal the questions every human heart carries: Do I have what it takes? Who is looking out for me? Where do I belong?

This week, we continued in our series, Sketches of Redemption focusing on the end of Abraham and Sarah’s life. Their story reminds us that faithfulness to God is a long obedience in the same direction. In the end, their stories were marked by:
joyful witness, hopeful presence, and active investment.

This Sunday, Pastor Logan continued our Sketches of Redemption series by walking us through Abraham’s journey of faith. Through moments of fear, failure, and grace, we saw how God used Abraham’s trials to shape him from selfishness to generosity and from fear to courage. Abraham’s story reminds us that faith is not a straight path but “a long obedience in the same direction,” where even our mistakes are met with God’s providence and grace.

This Sunday, Pastor Logan continued our Sketches of Redemption series by walking us through Abraham’s journey of faith. Through moments of fear, failure, and grace, we saw how God used Abraham’s trials to shape him from selfishness to generosity and from fear to courage. Abraham’s story reminds us that faith is not a straight path but “a long obedience in the same direction,” where even our mistakes are met with God’s providence and grace.

This Sunday, Pastor Logan continued our Sketches of Redemption series, turning to Genesis 12 and the call of Abraham. God’s invitation to Abraham was both costly and full of promise—calling him to leave the familiar and trust the unknown. Through Abraham’s story, we see that faith begins with a willingness to go where God leads, to receive His promises, and to live as a blessing to others.

This Sunday, our own Daniel Kunkel walked us through Genesis 11 and the story of the Tower of Babel, uncovering three lies humanity still believes today: that God is not enough, that we are not enough, and that God’s plan for us is not enough. Just like those who built the tower, we often try to “reach heaven” on our own—seeking control, recognition, or comfort—rather than receiving what God has already given through Christ.

This Sunday, Pastor Logan walked us through Genesis 6–9, exploring the story of Noah and the flood as a picture of God’s justice, mercy, and redemption. While we often focus on the unanswered questions of the ark, the heart of the story is God’s grace — that before Noah ever acted, he first received favor from the Lord.

This Sunday, our own Daniel Kunkel walked us through a passage in Genesis 4, reminding us of the story of Cain and Abel and the heart behind true worship. While Cain offered sacrifice out of self-interest, Abel gave by faith, pointing us to the truth that God desires not empty rituals, but hearts surrendered in humility and love.

This week we continued in our Sketches of Redemption series looking closely at Genesis 3. In these verses, Adam and Eve thought the fruit offered to them would taste like freedom, wisdom, and life—but instead it brought bondage, shame, and death. East of Eden, we still wrestle with the same realities.

While Genesis 1 shows us who we are—people made in God’s image—Genesis 2 reveals why we are here: to live fully alive in relationship with our Creator. Formed from the dust yet filled with His breath, we are called to meaningful work and to embrace both God’s gifts and His boundaries. This passage reminds us that the true life we long for—abundant, joyful, and free—comes not from self-rule but from life with God at the center.

This Sunday, we began a new series in the book of Genesis called Sketches of Redemption that will trace the origin story of God’s redemptive love for a broken world. From the very first words, “In the beginning, God…,” we are reminded that our lives are part of a bigger story—one centered on a loving Creator who delights in His world and in us.

What does it mean for the Gospel to make the “useless” useful? In this sermon from Philemon 11–25, we explore Paul’s heartfelt appeal for Onesimus—a runaway slave turned believer in Christ. Paul challenges Philemon to see Onesimus not as property, but as a beloved brother in the Lord.

Partnership and unity are at the heart of following Christ. We learned that the true marker of faith isn’t status or self-sufficiency, but selfless love that reflects the cross. And, because of Christ’s sacrifice, we are not just acquaintances or colleagues but brothers and sisters, sons and daughters in the family of God.

Our very own David Beidel shared a powerful message from Colossians 3:1–2, reminding us that fixing our hearts on heaven is not a one-time decision but a daily pursuit. Heaven is more than a distant hope; it’s the present reality of Christ in us, bringing peace, healing, renewal, and transformation. When our minds are set on eternity, we carry the culture of heaven into our homes, workplaces, and communities, replacing darkness with light.

This Sunday in our Subway Series, Pastor Rob brought a challenging word from the story of Nehemiah. We were reminded that alongside churches across NYC we’re called to dream big and join in God’s work for the flourishing of our city. Like Nehemiah, we’re invited to ask and listen, to weep over what’s broken, to pray with conviction, and to take risks for the sake of others.

This Sunday, we welcomed guest pastor Kristian Hernandez, who shared a powerful message rooted in Genesis about identity, brokenness, and grace. Drawing from his own story and the story of creation, he reminded us that we were intentionally made by God, deeply broken by sin, yet relentlessly pursued by a loving Savior. God's grace finds us in our hiding and shame—not to condemn, but to restore.

This Sunday, we continued our Subway Series with guest pastor David Lopez from Joy Way Church in Bushwick. Teaching from Luke 10, Pastor David challenged us to become the kind of people shaped by radical compassion. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, we were reminded that extending mercy begins with recognizing the mercy we’ve first received from Jesus.

In this week’s sermon, we explored the grand narrative arc of Scripture: from the beauty of creation, through the disillusionment of human failure, to the redemptive hope found in God’s relentless pursuit of His people. We were reminded that the Christian faith is not merely doctrinal, but deeply storied—a movement shaped by divine compassion, human vulnerability, and the ongoing invitation to healing and freedom in Christ.

Guest speaker Danny Cruz invites us to consider what it truly means to become “all things to all people” in a city as diverse and dynamic as Brooklyn. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 9:19–23, we were reminded that Gospel witness requires cultural awareness, personal humility, and a willingness to lay aside personal preferences to demonstrate the love of Jesus to those around us.

As we begin our summer preaching series during Pastor Logan’s sabbatical, guest speaker Dr. John Welborn opens with a theological reflection on Matthew 16:13–18 and the enduring mission of the Church. Drawing from Scripture and church history, this sermon explores how the local church remains central to God’s redemptive work in the world—not primarily through institutional expansion, but through faithful witness, spiritual formation, and gospel-centered presence in the community.

In this kickoff to our summer Subway Series, Pastor Logan shares his prayer for the church as he leaves for a summer sabbatical. Hebrews 13:20–21 is a powerful prayer that reminds us of God’s character and how it shapes our lives. God is the God of peace, the Good Shepherd, a covenant-keeping Father, and the one still at work within us. As we listen to voices across NYC this summer, we begin by asking: What might God want to do in you and through you this season?

Before You Go explores the Transfiguration as a moment of divine preparation, revealing Christ’s glory, affirming identity, and calling us to courage. In seasons of uncertainty, this passage reminds us to fix our eyes on Jesus, who walks with us into the unknown and leads us in resurrection hope.

This sermon explores John 3 and Jesus’ call to be “born again,” revealing the spiritual longing in all people and the necessity of new birth through the Spirit—not religion—for true life with God.

“Why Are You Cast Down, O My Soul?” explores Psalm 42 and how our emotions—sadness, anger, fear, joy—are not distractions from spiritual life but doorways to intimacy with God. Learn to feel deeply, tell the truth, and surrender your heart to the One who lifts your face and meets you with steadfast love.

Discover how we were wonderfully made for deep, meaningful relationships—with God and one another. In this sermon, we explore friendship, singleness, marriage, and the Church as God’s design for relationships in a disconnected world.

Our minds form our identity, shape our behavior, determine our values, and define our relationships. We live our lives according to the thoughts we think. Therefore, the life of the mind is not peripheral to spiritual formation—it is central. Steeped in Philippians 4, this sermon calls us to both guard our minds from what is harmful and cultivate them with what is good.

We are embodied beings, created by God from dust and breath. Though affected by sin, our bodies remain integral to our identity and worthy of dignity. This sermon explores the theological tension between cultural body obsession and neglect, calling for a biblically grounded, holistic view of the human person.

Every human life is crafted with divine intention and value. This foundational teaching calls us to a deeper discipleship that sees the whole person—body, mind, heart, and soul—as sacred. As we consider questions like "Who am I?" and "Do I have value?", Psalm 139 tells us: our identity is not found in performance or status, but in communion with God.

This Easter Sunday, we examine the transformative encounter on the Emmaus road. The risen Christ draws near to the disheartened, reorients them within God’s redemptive narrative, and awakens their hearts. This Easter, we consider how resurrection reframes despair with divine presence, meaning, and hope.