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?