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Are you satisfied with just "checking the boxes" of your faith, or do you long for something deeper?In Part 2 of our series, The Crucible, Pastor Mark explores the difference between being merely "shaped" by religious habits and being completely "melted down" and transformed by the presence of God. Spiritual formation isn't about sin management—it's about your time in God's presence changing you at the deepest level.

Are you tired of treating your faith like a "grind" in an RPG? We often approach spiritual disciplines like we are trying to level up a skill tree: if we just read enough, pray enough, or "do" enough, then we will finally be "good Christians." But what if the point of your faith isn't the destination, but the doorway?In the kickoff of our new series, The Crucible, Pastor Druzi explores the shift from performing spiritual disciplines to experiencing spiritual formation. This is part of our Year of the Forge journey: moving from the "what" of our faith to the "how" of being changed by God's presence.In this video:

Are you living a life of comfort or a life of purpose? Most of us love a good story of sacrificial courage: like Frodo Baggins taking the ring to Mordor or Ernest Shackleton rescuing his crew from the Antarctic ice. But when it comes to our own lives, we often find ourselves resisting the very thing that makes those stories great: sacrifice.In the final session of The Core, part of our Year of the Forge series, Pastor Mark dives into the "Nerd-egesis" of sacrifice. We explore why sacrifice is not an invitation to burnout or bad mental health, but rather an invitation into God's kingdom and your true purpose.

Why do we avoid one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus assumed we'd actually do? In Part 3 of our series on Spiritual Disciplines, Pastor Mark is joined by Dr. Chris Marshall to discuss fasting. For many of us, fasting feels "old-timey," overwhelming, or even like "works righteousness," but it's actually a powerful rhythm designed to sharpen our hunger for God. Whether you are a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this conversation explores how to move from physical hunger to spiritual fullness.

Pastor Dalton is joined this week by lots of guests from our community here at Lux. We get to hear from several of our small group leaders about the importance of being in community, and how small groups have impacted their lives. We weren't meant to do life alone, so let's see what life can look like when we walk through it together. *****

Welcome to our first service of 2026! We are kicking off a brand-new year-long emphasis at Lux Digital Church: The Year of the Forge.If you are starting this year with the "Planet Fitness" mindset—full of good intentions but easily distracted by life's "chili cheese dogs"—this message is for you. Following Jesus is simple, but it is not easy. Too often, we treat reading the Bible as a religious chore rather than a life-altering rhythm.In the series premiere of "The Core," Pastor Mark breaks down how your spiritual core determines the quality of your life. We aren't looking for religious check-boxing; we are looking for healthy spiritual rhythms that bring about genuine transformation.*****4 Perspective Shifts for your Bible study:1️⃣ Read for Relationship: The Scriptures aren't a divine info-dump; they point to a relationship with a living God.2️⃣ Read for Formation: Just like the gym, the Bible forms you over the long haul, not through a one-time "quick fix".3️⃣ Read for Resistance: We need the Word to counteract the billions of dollars spent trying to press us into the world's mold.4️⃣ Read for Knowing: Moving from knowing about God to recognizing the voice of the Shepherd.*****

We are not naturally generous. We are naturally selfish. But God supernaturally transforms the way we think and act- so what would our lives look like if we changed to be more like our God: open-handed?**********

We all want to leave a great legacy, but we love convenience more than cost. Legacy is not built on comfort; it's built on sacrifice.This week, Pastor Dalton shares a deeply personal story about his grandparents, Austin and Kathy, whose sacrificial love kept his family connected after divorce. Their life is a real-world example of the legacy that Jesus started at the manger.In this talk:

Welcome to our Christmas series, The Garage: A Legacy of Love!This week, Pastor Mark asks the central question: What legacy are you leaving? Are you leaving behind a legacy of chaos and anxiety, or one of faithful, loving presence? We dive into the four names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6 and show how each one gives us the hope we need to leave a lasting legacy this Christmas season.The legacy of hope in Jesus is found in four names:1) Wonderful Counselor (Our Guide): In a world of spin and AI , Jesus is our faithful guide. We discuss our cultural value: Guides are greater than Heroes , and how to respect people as people, not just conquest targets.2) Mighty God (Our Champion): The Hebrew word Gibbor means Champion or Warrior. Jesus is our powerful champion who stands in front of us and prevails, even when the culture feels overwhelming.3) Everlasting Father (The Creator of Eternity): The literal Hebrew translation means the Father of Eternity. We can have hope because we serve a God who created time and exists above it.4) Prince of Peace (The Lord of SHALOM): The Hebrew word Shalom means so much more than just the absence of war; it means completeness, soundness, welfare, and the longing to restore Eden.#LegacyOfHope #WonderfulCounselor #MightyGod #PrinceOfPeace #Gibbor #Shalom #ChristmasSermon #LuxDigitalChurch #Legacy #NerdTheology**********

When we live grateful and thankful lives, it changes everything! Our perspective on the world and the things that God has done for us completely shifts. Pastor Mark talks about this, and more, during our Thanksgiving One-Shot message. **********

How do we live with eternal purpose? How do we as God's people, live a life well lived? How do we "prepare our yes"? Let's look at what it means to make one choice at a time as we follow the plan that God has for our lives. Pastor Dalton brings us the last message in our "The Office" collection of talks.**********

God can use the things that you enjoy to bring others closer to Him. Don't underestimate the ways that God can work through your hobbies and interests!"The Office"**********

Tithing is a subject that makes some people uncomfortable. Understandably so- there are a lot of people who have done a poor job explaining what tithing is and the way it can change your life. However, Pastor Mark tackles the subject in a way that is digestible, while also detailing the importance of living a sacrificial life. "The Office"**********

Have you ever felt like you were completely spent, burnt out, or exhausted? How often do you include intention rest or sabbath into your schedule? Pastor Andy talks to us about the importance of rest. "The Office"**********

New Series: The Office. In this series, we are talking about what work looks like in our lives, and how we should carry out our work as Christians. "The Office" Week 1**********

Forgiveness plays a large role in our lives, and in the lives of those we interact with. How do we offer forgiveness? What do we do after we have forgiven someone? How do we accept forgiveness? Let's talk about it as we close our collection of talks "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" with Pastor Mark."The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 5**********

Whether you are single, dating, or married, these principles pulled from the Bible can help you have a godly relationship. They are simple and easy to remember, so let's talk about them!"The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 4**********

The Bible has some powerful things to say about what it takes to be a good friend. The qualities and characteristics that strengthen the bonds of friendship are ones that can be adopted by all of us. There are also some tips that Pastor Mark shares from personal experience that are helpful in evaluating your relationships. "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 3**********

We don't always agree with those who are closest to us. Sometimes that's family, sometimes that's friends. But how do we love like Jesus calls us to when it's difficult to love? Guest speaker Pastor Alex talks about it with some powerful examples! "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 2**********

"The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 1Welcome to the first of our new collection of talks called "The Kitchen: A Seat at the Table." Over the next few weeks we're going to be talking about how God designed us for relationships, whether that's friendships or family or marriage or even just overall community. We want to show you that God has created us for belonging, not just for acquaintance. God has designed us to THRIVE in relationships, whether that's just 1-2 close friends or in a large community. God has invited us into HIS family, and He wants us to see that we BELONG to Him and to each other. **********

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The armor of God is a topic that has been discussed since the early church. But what is it, and what role does it play in our faith? What are the spiritual forces that stand against us? Pastor Mark talks about this and more as he lands the plane of our 12 week series "Over the Fence".

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It is said that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. As believers we are called to imitate Christ Jesus and live the way that he lived. What does that practically look like in our lives? What does it mean to shine our light? Let's talk about it!

Throw off your old sinful nature, let the Holy Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes, and put on your new nature. We tend to hang onto all the stuff in our lives that we are used to, even if it's bad for us. It's time that we let go of our old ways, and replace them with the ways of Jesus!Pastor Andy brings us the message this week!

What is the responsibility of those who God has given these five spiritual gifts of leadership? When the church lives with humility, patience, gentleness, and bearing together spiritual leaders are able to break free from their dark sides work together to equip God's church. When God's church is equipped by the spiritual leadership he supplies, we grow. We hold truth and love together.

As we grow, spiritually and in maturity, sometimes the process can be difficult. We are messy people. But it's important that we grow along side one another, especially as believers in Jesus Christ. We should be there for one another, and that means standing for unity- even when it's hard.Do you need to adopt a mindset of humility? Do you need chose to restrain your strength and live in gentleness toward someone? Do you need to be patience and refuse to become resentful or seek vengeance against someone who has wronged you? Do you need to stick with someone that is immature or difficult without surrendering truth and love?

When life wears us down, our instinct is to dig deeper, try harder, and push through in our own strength. But what if that's not enough—and never was?In this week's message, we unpack Ephesians 3:14–21, where the Apostle Paul offers a powerful prayer: that we would be strengthened with power through God's Spirit in our inner being. Not by our hustle, but by His help. Not by our grit, but by His grace.Whether you're facing a tough season, fighting anxiety, or simply tired—this message is for you.

Do you look at what God says in the Bible and think, "that's just a big giant mystery?"In this sermon, Pastor Dalton (Druzi) challenges us to think different about God's plans for our lives, including:- Why the “mystery” of the Gospel matters for both Jews and Gentiles- How God's promises from Abraham, through Israel, are now open to everyone through Jesus- The significance of Paul's call to reach all nations, and what it means for us as Christ followers- Encouragement to trust the Author of your story, embrace the mystery, and live boldly in your faithWhether you're wrestling with questions or seeking to grow deeper, this message is for you. Join us as we celebrate the God who keeps His promises, brings all people together at the foot of the cross, and welcomes us into His grand story.Join us as for Part 5 of "Over the Fence: Lessons from Ephesus" with Pastor Dalton.**********

Do you have a heart that belongs to God? Or are you just playing religion, aiming for a C to punch your card to heaven? If you are here tonight and you are just playing the religious game because it was what you were raised in or because it seems like a good place to fit in then can I challenge you to stop?Join us as for Part 4 of "Over the Fence: Lessons from Ephesus" with Pastor Mark.**********

The key to a new life is Jesus Christ! We are all dead to our sins, but with Jesus we can come back to life, and life to the fullest. You can't work hard enough to make God lean toward you. You can't be good enough to get God to extend His hand two you. You can't attend enough church or study enough of the Bible to buy life from Him. If you want to move from life to death you simply have to accept the grace that God has given through His son Jesus. It's a gift, not a check list. Join us as we talk about this and more in Part 3 of Over the Fence**********

Jesus was not just raised, he also reigns. And in Jesus new Kingdom the church, that was formed by Jesus, also reigns. We are not powerless, we are not poor, and we are not hopeless. We have great hope, great riches, and great power through our faith in Jesus and through Jesus we, the church, reign over all creation. Join us as Pastor Mark brings us Part 2 of our series covering the book of Ephesians.

In this first message of our Over the Fence series, Pastor Mark dives into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, reminding us what truly brings us together as a church family — the Gospel. Through the powerful truths of being chosen, blessed, loved, adopted, and forgiven, we discover how unity flows from our shared faith, not from sameness.Join us as we explore Ephesians 1:1-14 and learn how embracing the Gospel can transform our differences into a source of strength and impact.Apply It: Write the words Loved, Adopted, and Forgiven somewhere you'll see every day this week, and let it remind you of the Gospel that unites us all.#LuxDigitalChurch #EphesiansSeries #OverTheFence #ChristianUnity #GospelTruth #FaithFamily #ChosenAndBlessed #BibleStudy #SpiritualHome #JesusUnites

Work hard and play hard! But if you're always going full-tilt, when do you get time to rest?! What does it even mean to rest, and why do we need it so badly? Let's talk about it!Join us for part 4 of "The Good Life" with Pastor Andy gives a powerful, and relatable message on rest.**********

We can chase and drive after things in life that we think will fulfill us, but what if we are "driving" in the wrong direction? Just because we are motivated and driven doesn't always mean that we are actually going where we should be going. How do we gain discernment in this area? Let's talk about it! Join us for part 3 of "The Good Life" with Pastor Mark as we discuss this, and more!**********

How do you view happiness? Where does it come from, how do you hold on to it, and what happens when it goes away? Join us as we talk about true happiness and where it's found. Pastor Mark continues our collection of talks "The Good Life" with part 2.**********

Have you used the phrase, "This is the good life"? What even is "the good life"? If you ask 100 different people, you'd likely get 100 different answers. In this new collection of talks, we take a look at what the Bible has to say about this particular idea. Pastor Mark kicks us off with part 1!**********

Jesus didn't come for those who think they're righteous. He came for those who know they need to repent. In this talk, we cover three things we can learn from Jesus about how to lead others to repentance (plus more). Join us with Pastor Mark for the third and final part of our collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

What's that thing that you return to even when you know it's not good for you. In reality, it's a poison that is wrecking you from the inside out- a sin that you have gone back to time and time again. What does life look like when you decide to turn away from the things that are robbing you from a deeper relationship with God?Join us with Pastor Mark for part two of our collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

Repentance begins with a long, honest look in the mirror and the courage to admit that something needs to change. You might be avoiding that look because you know what turning away will cost—what it might mean for your relationships or your sense of comfort. It might be something big, or it might seem small but still has a grip on you. Either way, true repentance begins when we recognize there's something to turn away from—and that we need God's help to do it.Join us with Pastor Mark for part one of our new collection of talks: Road to Renewal.**********

If you've embraced a faith block in your life, it's possible you've unintentionally bought into a version of faith that keeps things separate—where Jesus is just a part of your life that you've placed in a designated area. If that's you, I'd like to gently encourage you to consider letting go of that approach and embracing something different.**********

We have all had a moment with our friends or family where we wanted to share something with them, but we weren't quite sure how they would respond. What if you had the greatest thing in the world... would you share it? Join us for Part 3 of "Open House" where we talk about this and more! **********

Evangelism is something we are all called to as followers of Jesus, but how do we actually do it? Pastor Dalton brings a powerful word on how to talk to strangers, and our closest friends & family, about Jesus. Join us for Part 2 of "Open House."**********

This week we celebrated our fourth birthday! With that, we started our new collection of talks, "Open House." The heart of the Gospel is that everyone is welcome to receive it, regardless of where you come from or what your life has looked like. The Good News is worth celebrating!**********

Guest speaker, Bubba Stallcup, shares the story of David and Absalom and talks about how vulnerability leads to intimacy and intimacy to relationship. Even with estranged relationships, it may not be too late to practice the vulnerability that leads to intimacy.Join us for part 6 of our collection, "The Bedroom: My Fortress" with Bubba Stallcup (LTN).**********

Once you stop trying to take shortcuts to God's presence and pursue Him, linger with him, desire him, and spend time in worship and prayer you too will enter the presence of the living God. You will experience the presence of God that is so addicting, so life-changing, that you will move your family to just stand at the door of the tent for the rest of your life. Don't try to take shortcuts to God's presence.Join us for part 5 of our collection, "The Bedroom: My Fortress" with Pastor Mark.**********

Are you relying on your own hands to make things happen? Are you trusting in your own comfortable place? Are you hiding away from a community of people that want to bring accountability and peace and joy to your life? Because that's how spiritual drift happens.Join us for part 4 of our collection, "The Bedroom: My Fortress" with Pastor Andy.**********

When you are given the opportunity to get the right thing in the wrong way do you find yourself trusting God or taking things into your own hands?Join us as we enter into part 3 of our collection, "The Bedroom: My Fortress" with Pastor Mark.**********

There are plenty of examples of "dynamic duos" in pop culture and history. Batman & Robin, Han & Chewie, SpongeBob & Patrick... the list goes on. What makes a friendship so strong? What does that mean in the context of our faith and relationship with God? Let's talk about it!Join us as we continue our new series, "The Bedroom: My Fortress" with Pastor Dalton**********

Join us as we launch our new series, "The Bedroom: My Fortress." Without courage to face one's own lions, the vulnerability to welcome God into every part of us, we will continually feel as though intimacy with God is inaccessible to us. But it's not. It is accessible to any child of God who calls on the name of Jesus as Savior and as Lord. One most simply be courageous and venerable enough to draw close.**********

What does it mean to be ALL IN? This week, Pastor Mark brings a pivotal message regarding the idea of generosity and its importance for followers of Jesus. With that, he talks about the All In 100 x 100 campaign and how to get involved. This is important for the future of our church, and we are very excited to step into it with you! **********