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This Mother's Day, three mothers shared heartfelt messages about drawing closer to the Lord, placing their trust in Him, and embracing a childlike faith. May 11th, 2025

Caleb describes the resurrection on Easter as the 'Beautiful Exchange'—how Jesus died and rose again to give us a chance to trade our mistakes, sadness, and pain for His love, forgiveness, and new life. He explains that it's a free gift for anyone who believes in Him and is ready to accept the life He offers. April 20th, 2025.

Caleb encourages us to make time to draw near to God, reflecting on how significant moments in the Bible often happen on mountains, places where Heaven and Earth meet. Through worship, prayer, and seeking God's presence, we can align ourselves with His perspective, inviting transformation and the power of His grace into our lives. March 23rd, 2025.

Tyler reminds us that in Paul's final letter to Timothy, he encourages him to "fan into flame the gift of God" within him, urging him to nurture and grow his faith through spiritual disciplines like Bible reading, prayer, fasting, and community. Tyler emphasizes the importance of intentional growth and the vital role of the Holy Spirit, urging believers to stay connected, supported, and empowered by God's presence to keep their faith alive and strong. March 16th, 2025.

Darren shares his life experiences and emphasizes that difficult journeys are often necessary to achieve meaningful rewards, both in life and faith. He encourages deep discipleship, urging believers to set their minds on Christ, put away earthly desires, and embrace their new identity in Him. March 9th, 2025.

Justice reminds us about the importance of community and communion. March 2ndm 2025.

Caleb & Alex talk about their vision for Local Church for the next year. They go over Jesus' message, His heart for the church, building healthy disciples, growing strong in faith, and the events coming up. February 23rd, 2025. Donations can be made to info@localchurch.co

Calen reminds us to draw near to God and that it is an intentional act of faith, surrender, and obedience, as seen throughout Scripture. Where those who seek Him find His presence, grace, and power. Whether through the desperation of the woman with the issue of blood, the prayers of Solomon, or the abiding relationship Jesus calls us to, God promises to respond to those who humbly seek Him, offering rest, strength, and transformation. February 9th, 2025

Summer summarizes the genealogy in Matthew 1 and tells the story of God's grace, showing how He redeemed people despite their failures. How the bible ultimately leads to Jesus, who embodied grace by humbling Himself to save us. When we take communion, we remember not just His sacrifice on the cross but the ongoing grace that has always been at the heart of God's plan, saving us through faith in Him. February 2ns, 2025.

Caleb emphasizes Jesus' invitation to step deeper into faith, using the story of Peter's encounter with Jesus in Luke 5:1-11 as a metaphor for trusting and surrendering to God's guidance. It encourages individuals to bring their struggles and emptiness to Jesus, take small steps of faith, and embrace a transformative journey toward greater purpose and intimacy with God. January 26th, 2025.

God is stirring a fresh hunger across His Church. In this message we read the account of Jesus calling Peter and how he is encouraged to push his boat from the shore to the shallows and from the shallows into deep waters. We were encouraged to come out off the beach and to go out a little deeper in our relationship with God and see how He can move in our lives - Caleb Groeneweg. January 19th, 2025.

This week, Caleb reflects on God's grace and kindness and invites us to seek His presence together, Shaping our lives and church to be presence-led, abiding in Him and moving at His direction. Like Joshua, who lingered in God's presence with passion and purpose, we aim to love Him above all, letting everything else flow from His deep connection. January 12th, 2024.

For the new year, Caleb reminds us to focus on two transformative goals: seeking God above all else and surrendering fully to His will. By prioritizing Him over all other pursuits and humbly submitting our plans to His guidance, we open our lives to His blessings, ensuring a year of spiritual growth, purpose, and fruitfulness. January 5th, 2025

Caleb shares the Advent message of joy and how it centers on the good news of Christ's birth. How it brings light, peace, and salvation to a world in darkness, as foretold in Isaiah and celebrated throughout Scripture. True joy transcends circumstances, rooted in God's presence and promises, sustaining believers through trials and offering eternal hope in His kingdom to come. December 22nd, 2024

Mary, the Mother of Jesus, is celebrated as a central figure in Christianity, particularly as "Theotokos" (Mother of God), a title affirming that she gave Jesus His humanity while His divinity remained eternal. Her willingness to lay down her life in obedience to God's will mirrors Jesus' ultimate act of vulnerability and love through the Incarnation, illustrating how God became human to dwell among and save His people, offering a profound exchange of love and sacrifice. December 15th, 2024.

Sara reminds us about the peace given to us by the Lord in all circumstances in our Advent series. December 8th, 2024

Alex explains the concept of "influence" today when it's often associated with social media and fame, but true influence, whether online or offline, should be rooted in wisdom, humility, and discernment, especially in relation to what we consume and who we follow. As Christians, we are called not to seek fame or worldly influence, but to follow Jesus' example, rejecting the enemy's counterfeit offers, and being an example of Christ's love, wisdom, and humility in the world. November 16th, 2024.

Alex reminds us during the Advent season to have hope in a lonely time. December 1st 2024

Caleb describes that in the Bible, ordinary tools like tent pegs, staffs, and jawbones are used by God's people to achieve extraordinary victories. Further illustrating that God's power, not human strength, leads to triumph. This pattern reminds us that even in our weakness, God can use what seems ordinary in our lives to accomplish miraculous purposes, and ultimately, His Kingdom will triumph over worldly powers. November 24th, 2024 Please note: we had audio difficulties this week recording the sermon. We're working on a solution. Thank you for your patience.

Benjamin Narayanan from Avant Life Church shares a message about choosing the Promise Land and what that entails. November 10th 2024

On First Sunday, Chris takes us through the meaning on communion and why it's an act of worship and reflection. November 3rd, 2024

This week Caleb explores how creation reveals God's wisdom and goodness, using honey as a metaphor for His rescue, Word, and grace. It encourages listeners to experience the sweetness of God through both Scripture and the wonders of the physical world. October 27th, 2024

Join us as we hear from Crispin Newmarch as he shares his Thanksgiving message reminding us on what we should be thankful for - October 13th, 2024

A story of how God brings together unlikely friends to see His purposes accomplished. We are reminded that diversity & differences should be celebrated in the Church // Caleb Groeneweg // September 29th, 2024

Caleb recaps our camp messages for those who weren't able to attend. September 15, 2024

From the place of sitting at Jesus feet we are called to then do the next thing He asks of us or directs us to do. We press on & lay hold of knowing Jesus and all that He has for us - Caleb Groeneweg. September 8th, 2024

Our story is part of a much bigger narrative of what God is doing in our world and each of our parts is needed. We are all called for purpose and God will use each of us uniquely in the way He has created us - Alex Groeneweg. September 7th, 2024

God wants to use you to reach the world and He does that by starting within you first! Personal revival leads to revival where you go - Allicia Bankuti. September 7th, 2024

In the story of Mary & Martha in Luke 10 we find Jesus reminding Martha that ONE THING IS NEEDED… to be with Him & listen. That being WITH Him is our priority over all that we do FOR Him. It's from this place of relationship that everything else flows - Caleb Groeneweg. September 6th, 2024

We were encouraged to press into the 4 A's of camp: Abide, Attend, Align, Ask. Each are things we are invited to apply to our daily walks with Jesus - Tyler Fitch. September 6th, 2024

The Mary we read about at the feet of Jesus in Luke 10 is found 3 times in the gospels. Each time we find her at the feet of Jesus. As Christians we are called to follow her example - Caleb Groeneweg. September 5th, 2024

Finishing off our Sunday School series, Allicia Bankuti takes us through the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the blazing furnace - August 25th, 2024

Continuing our Sunday School series, Alex Groeneweg gives us a fresh perspective on the story of David and Goliath - August 18th, 2024

Join us as we continue our Sunday School series with Justice Ploughman take on the Jonah story - August 11th, 2024

Join us as Darren Milley adds to our Sunday School series with the Parable of the Sheep - July 21st, 2024

How to walk with the Holy Spirit and be filled daily with Caleb Groeneweg - June 23rd, 2024

Join us as Caleb Groeneweg continues with us on our Holy Spirit series

First Sunday Communion with John Marshall - May 5th, 2024 

Our First Sunday Communion message on June 2nd, 2024

Introducing a new series on the Holy Spirit with Caleb Groeneweg - May 26th, 2024

Hear from our pastors, Caleb & Alex, as they share about our Heart & Vision here at local & some of the ways we are going to outwork both in the coming year // April 28th, 2024

Money Talks with Caleb Groeneweg - April 22nd, 2024

Week 12 of our 'Abide' series with Isaac Hunter - April 14th, 2024

Week 11 of our 'Abide' series with Jadyn Duff - March 24th, 2024 Included is audio from The Bible Project - Sin Involves More Than You Might Think (We'll Explain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNOZ7ocLD74

Week 10 of our 'Abide' series with Justice Ploughman - March 17th, 2024

Week 9 of our 'Abide' series with Caleb Groeweneg - March 10th, 2024

Week 8 of our 'Abide' series with Sanyu Bishop - March 3rd, 2024

Week 7 of our 'Abide' series with Alex Groeneweg - February 25th, 2024

Week 6 of our 'Abide' series with Silvia Klassen - February 18th, 2024

Week 5 of our 'Abide' series with Tyler Fitch - February 11th, 2024

Week 4 of our 'Abide' series with Allicia Bankuti - February 4th 2024