In this week’s message, “Demolition Required,” Pastor Owen Miller invites us into the refining, renewing work of Jesus described in Matthew 3:11–12. John the Baptist paints a vivid picture of the Messiah standing with a winnowing fork in his hand—separating wheat from chaff, preserving what is good, and clearing away what cannot remain.

Pastor Owen reminds us that this is the very heart of sanctification. Jesus lovingly enters the hidden corners of our lives, not to shame us, but to transform us. His work often feels like demolition—tearing down old patterns, false identities, and the debris of sin—but it is always for the sake of rebuilding something stronger, truer, and more Christlike.

In this message you’ll be encouraged to:

• Trust Jesus with the ongoing process of spiritual formation
• Embrace the “winnowing” work that separates what is life-giving from what is destructive
• Find hope in Christ’s unwavering love and patient craftsmanship
• See sanctification not as punishment, but as purposeful renewal

No matter what Jesus is clearing away or cultivating within you, there is always hope. He is faithful to build the good and remove the harmful, shaping us into people who reflect His character and carry His light.

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Have you ever felt like God was calling you to step up, but your first instinct was to look behind you and see who else He might be talking to?

In this message, we dive into the gripping story of Deborah and Barak from Judges 4. While Sisera’s 900 iron chariots seemed like an insurmountable wall of fear, the real battle wasn’t just on the field—it was in the heart.

• The "Not Me" Chair: Why we often disqualify ourselves from God’s service based on our own limitations.

• Courage is Contagious: How Deborah’s unwavering faith empowered Barak to finally find his footing.

• God’s Definition of "Likely": Discovering that God doesn’t call the equipped; He equips the available.

Stop waiting for the "perfect" circumstances or the "perfect" version of yourself. God isn't looking for the most qualified candidate; He’s looking for the one willing to get out of the chair and onto the battlefield.

"Certainly I will go with you," said Deborah. "But because of the course you are taking, the honor will not be yours..." — Judges 4:9

Stuck in a Rut? Breaking the Cycle of "Try Harder" | Flawed: God's Grace for Broken People

Have you ever felt like your life is like a "walking" washing machine? You hit pause, move things around, and promise to do better — but a few weeks later, you’re right back in the same "thump, thump, thump" of the old cycle.

In the start of our new series, "Flawed: God’s Grace for Broken People," we explore the "Wild West" of the Bible: the book of Judges. We discuss why we get stuck in spiritual ruts and, more importantly, how we can get out.

In this message, we cover:

The 4-stage "Spin Cycle" that keeps us from moving forward.

Why "Spiritual Amnesia" fuels Israel's downfall in Judges and our biggest failures.

The "Circuit Breaker" that truly ends the cycle for good—(It's the Cross, by the way!)

The Bottom Line: You don’t break the cycle by trying harder; you do it by remembering better.

If you’ve ever felt like a "work in progress" or if you’re tired of running the same loop in your struggles, this message is for you. God doesn't wait for you to get it right before He moves toward you; He meets you right in the mess.