Fruit of the Spirit
February 22, 2026
In Week 7 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Matt Piland addresses a vital question: How do we actually live out the life God has called us to? Many of us treat our faith like a car loan—believing Jesus made the “down payment” on the cross, but that it’s now our job to sustain the monthly payments through sheer willpower and “trying harder.” Jesus didn’t just make the “down payment”; He made the final payment.
Drawing from Galatians 5, Pastor Matt breaks down the difference between legalism and true freedom in Christ. Following Jesus isn’t about a factory-style production of “being good”; it’s about a garden-style growth that comes through the Holy Spirit. If you’ve been feeling spiritually exhausted by your own human effort, this message is a call to stop trying to maintain in the flesh what was only ever meant to be completed by the Holy Spirit.
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Till You Know
January 11, 2026
In this powerful kickoff to the new series, “Familiar Stranger,” Pastor Jason Britt explores the person, presence, and power of the Holy Spirit. For many Christians, the Holy Spirit is a “familiar stranger”—someone we’ve heard about in church or through traditions, but haven’t personally experienced or surrendered to.
Are you feeling spiritually underwhelmed? Do you feel like you have just enough Jesus to be informed, but not enough to be transformed?
Help, I Need Somebody
January 18, 2026
“I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper…” –John 14:16
Welcome to Week 2 of our series, Familiar Stranger, where Pastor Jason Britt explores the person and power of the Holy Spirit. Many of us feel spiritually stuck or “on our own,” but Jesus promised us a Helper who is always present. In this message, we dive into how to move from knowing about God to hearing His voice and walking in His strength daily.
A 'Lack' of Power
January 25, 2026
Do you ever feel like your spiritual life is more of a “trickle” than a “stream”? In week three of our FAMILIAR STRANGER series, Pastor Jason examines the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer and addresses why many of us experience a “lack of power” in our daily walk.
Drawing from Romans 8, we explore the difference between living “in the flesh” vs. “in the spirit.” Spiritual maturity isn’t about how long you’ve been a Christian—it’s about narrowing the gap between biblical promises and your actual life. If the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then no stronghold is too strong, no hurt is too deep, and no lie is too big to overcome.
Spirit Lead Me
February 1, 2026
In Week 4 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt shifts our focus to the inner strength available through the Holy Spirit. We often treat the Spirit as an optional guest, but Ephesians 3 reminds us that He is the source of our power, intended to dwell in our hearts through faith.
Drawing from Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19, this message explores what it looks like to be “rooted and grounded” in God’s love. It’s not just about knowing about God; it’s about being filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. If you have felt spiritually depleted or disconnected, this message will help you tap into the “glorious riches” of His strength.
We Got It Good
February 8, 2026
Is the Holy Spirit a “stranger” in your daily walk with Christ? In this powerful message from our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason shares how the Holy Spirit is not just an accessory or an “add-on” to your faith—He is the power that makes faith possible.
Using a vivid illustration of a sailor catching the wind, we explore what it means to stay in step with the Spirit and move from “God dwelling with us” to “God residing in us.” Whether you are looking for a spiritual breakthrough or a new beginning in Christ, this service will challenge you to stop asking God to bless your plans and start setting your sails to catch His wind.
Living in a World with More Than One Spirit
February 15, 2026
In Week 6 of our Familiar Stranger series, Pastor Jason Britt addresses a critical but often overlooked reality: the Holy Spirit is not the only spirit at work in our time. In a world saturated with noise, misinformation, and competing “truths,” the gift of discernment is more vital for the believer than ever before.
Drawing from 1 John 4, this message explores how to “test the spirits” to see whether they are from God. Following Jesus isn’t just about rejecting obvious evil; it’s about recognizing the subtle replacements, reductions, and reshapings of Jesus that permeate our modern culture. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the “spirit of the age,” this message will help you find confidence in the Spirit of Truth who dwells within you.
Spirit-Filled People
March 1, 2026
In the conclusion of our series, Familiar Stranger, Lead Pastor Jason Britt looks at the birth of the Church in Acts 2. We often entertain ourselves with the “supernatural” on a screen through movies and shows, yet we often struggle to embrace the supernatural reality of the Holy Spirit in our actual lives. If everything about our salvation is supernatural—from the Virgin Birth to the Resurrection—why would we expect to sustain our Christian walk through natural strength alone?
Pastor Jason connects the dots between the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai and the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost. While the Law was once written on stone, the Holy Spirit now writes it on our hearts. Being a “Spirit-filled person” isn’t about chasing miracles; it’s about a life so marked by Jesus that it can only be explained by His power. When we move from “trying” to “trusting,” we become the witnesses God called us to be.