The Story | A King Like The Nations

Teacher: Caleb McCoy Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 The prophet Ezekiel denounced the idolatry of God’s people—not only their individual sin, but their collective injustice, hypocritical worship, and oppression of the poor. In this continuation of The Story, Caleb emphasizes that despite their warped allegiances, God continues to pursue His people and call them back to life.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: 1 Samuel 8:4–20 Israel’s demand for a king in 1 Samuel reveals our shared impulse to grasp for control when trust feels risky. In this message, Josh traces how God cautions, consents, and continues—working through even our worst choices to bring renewal and raise a truer King.This sermon was preached on October 5.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Exodus 19:3–8 At Sinai, God forms a rescued people with a covenant constitution — not an entrance exam, but a path for presence and public witness. In this sermon, Josh explore “grace before guidance” and the Law’s three aims: rituals for identity, boundaries for holiness, and rules for flourishing. He explores how the law can train us into people who host God’s presence and bless our city.This sermon was preached on September 28.

Teacher: Mandi Paszek Text: Genesis 12:1-3, 15:1-6 In Genesis 12 and 15, God makes a covenant with Abraham—the beginning of His redemptive plan for the world. Here we see that God's grace has been present from the very start, and because He is faithful, His promises will never fail.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Genesis 3:1-8 NIV In Genesis 3, we encounter the first unraveling of God’s good creation—a story of temptation, distrust, and the devastating ripple effects of sin. In this sermon, Josh unpacks how this ancient pattern is not only humanity’s story but our own, and how even in the fallout, God moves toward us with love and the hope of restoration.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Genesis 1:26–2:3 NIV This week, Pastor Josh begins our 10-week journey through the whole story of Scripture by returning to the very beginning in Genesis 1. Here we find that our origin is not chaos or accident but the loving intention of God — and in it we discover who we truly are: God’s own image, entrusted with the work of creation and the gift of Sabbath rest.

Teacher: Josh Wilson Text: Psalm 51:1–12 Josh closed the When We Pray series with Psalm 51, showing that while our instinct is to hide in shame, healing begins when we confess. Confession means owning our sin, grieving its harm, and seeking renewal. A broken heart is the doorway for God’s mercy to restore joy and wholeness.

Teacher: Kyle McBee Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 In a reflection on Isaiah 6, Kyle reminds us that the Kingdom of God doesn’t move by spreadsheets or strategies but like a garden—slow, messy, and filled with hidden life. Growth isn’t always quick or visible, but God is still at work creating beauty out of the dirt. Our call is not to control outcomes but to remain faithful, trusting Him with what we cannot see.

Text: Exodus 33: 12-23Teacher: Josh WilsonIn Exodus 33, God promises Israel victory over their enemies and a land flowing with milk and honey—but without His presence. The people grieve, realizing that blessings without God Himself would be empty. In seasons when God feels distant, we can be tempted to “make do,” but in this sermon Josh calls us to press in and stay connected. After all, the greatest gift God gives is not a blessing or an answer to prayer, but Himself.

Text: Jonah 2:1–9 Teacher: Mandi Paszek In week two of our prayer series, Mandi invites us to journey with Jonah—not in the belly of the fish, but into the heart of a prophet wrestling with God’s mercy. Jonah’s prayers sound sincere, but his story reveals how easy it is to pray without truly surrendering. We’re reminded that prayer isn’t about presenting polished words—it’s about letting God work with our resistance. Even the smallest shift toward Him can begin a journey of realignment and mercy.