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EASTER 2026 | From Death to Daily UnionIn this powerful Easter message, we trace the story of redemption from the opening lines of Scripture to the finished work of Jesus.From Genesis 1, where humanity was created in the image of God to live in perfect harmony with Him, to the moment sin disrupted that design—this message confronts the root issue still affecting us today: our desire to define good and evil on our own terms.What began with a “half-truth” in the garden led to a humanity living out of sync—what Scripture calls sin. But God’s plan was never to leave us there.Through the lens of the entire Bible, we see how everything was pointing to Jesus:The ark as the one door to salvationAbraham’s ram as a shadow of the ultimate sacrificeThe Red Sea as a picture of deliveranceDavid’s victory foreshadowing the defeat of the enemyEsther standing in the gap, just like Christ on the crossJesus—fully God and fully man—did not just come to forgive sin, but to restore us back into union with the Father, Son, and Spirit.Because of Adam, humanity fell into spiritual death. But through Christ, we are made alive again.This message crescendos in Ephesians 2:1–6—a reminder that resurrection isn’t just something we celebrate once a year… it’s a reality we are invited to live in every single day.Easter is not about an annual moment—it’s about a daily union.Will you settle for remembering Jesus once a year, or will you step into the life He died to give you?!

In this Palm Sunday message from Gospel of Matthew 21:1–11, we take a deeper look at the Triumphal Entry and uncover a powerful truth hidden in plain sight.Why did Jesus ride a donkey instead of a war horse?In the ancient world, horses symbolized war—but donkeys symbolized peace. While the crowd cried “Hosanna” (“save us now”), expecting political overthrow, Jesus was revealing something greater: He came not to conquer Rome, but to bring peace by defeating sin and death.This message wrestles with a tension we still face today—our tendency to project our own expectations onto God. Like the crowd, we can desire a Savior who fixes our circumstances, while missing the King who transforms our hearts.What if the real issue isn’t what God is doing—but what we expected Him to do?Through the imagery of the donkey, we’re invited into a “holy stubbornness”—a surrendered life led by the Holy Spirit that says: “If it’s not God, I don’t want it. And if it is God, I won’t fight it.”This Palm Sunday is a call to lay down our expectations, resist shaping God in our image, and receive the true King—on His terms, in His way.Final question: If God doesn’t meet your expectations… will He still be King of your heart?

Join us for our Sunday Gathering with guest speakers George & Alethea Melton

This week we conclude our series “Giving Is Worship” by focusing on one of the most important things we can give—our heart.Giving isn’t just about money or time. At its core, giving is about participation in what God is doing on the earth. In this episode we explore what it means to partner with God (1 Corinthians 3:9) and how our obedience—whether big or small—becomes part of God’s work of transforming the world.We also unpack the biblical meaning of the heart from Proverbs 4:21–23 and what it truly means to guard it. Scripture shows that the heart includes our thoughts, our will, our discernment, and our affections, and each of these areas must be protected and surrendered to God. When we give our heart to Him, our lives begin to reflect His nature—because God Himself is a giver.Throughout the message we look at powerful biblical examples of what happens when people give their hearts fully: the devotion of Jacob, the warning of Samson, and the faith of the three Hebrew boys who chose faithfulness to God even in the face of fire.This episode challenges us with a simple but weighty truth: worship is costly, not casual. Whatever holds our heart ultimately becomes what we worship. The question we wrestle with is this—does God truly have our heart?Listen as we talk about guarding your heart, participating in God’s kingdom, and learning to live a life where giving becomes an act of worship.

Today we launched our new series, Giving Is Worship, by exploring the heart behind giving and why it has always been an act of worship—not obligation.We began in Genesis 4:1–7, examining the offerings of Cain and Abel and how God looks beyond the gift itself to the posture of the heart. From the very beginning, worship through giving was about devotion, trust, and honor.We also looked at Abraham’s tithe to Melchizedek, a powerful moment that occurred before the Law was ever established. This reminds us that giving was never meant to be a legal requirement, but a voluntary response of reverence to God’s provision.In Romans 10:4, Paul declares that Christ is the fulfillment and perfection of the Law, shifting our motivation from duty to devotion. Because of Jesus, our giving flows from grace, not guilt.Finally, we anchored in 2 Corinthians 9:6–7, where Paul teaches that God loves a cheerful giver. The measure of our generosity reflects the trust of our hearts, and joyful giving becomes an act of worship that aligns us with God’s nature.This episode invites you to move beyond transactional giving and rediscover generosity as worship — a response to God’s goodness, not a requirement for His favor.Listen in and ask yourself: Is my giving an obligation… or an overflow of worship?

🎙️ 1+1=1 — Week 3with special guests Kelly & Natasha ColeIn Week 3 of our 1+1=1 series, Kelly and Natasha Cole share powerful, real-life wisdom on marriage, covenant, and spiritual warfare in relationships. With honesty and hope, they remind us that the enemy may tell enough lies to create chaos—but God’s design for oneness is stronger than any attack.Marriage isn’t a contract—it’s a covenant. And like a starting five, a thriving marriage includes God at the center: Father, Son, Holy Spirit, husband, and wife working in unity.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why unspoken expectations quietly sabotage relationshipsHow a soft answer turns away wrath and diffuses conflictThe truth that the only way you lose is if you quitWhy working on yourself strengthens the covenantHow the enemy can offer what you want—but never what you truly needThe battle within every person: feeding the king or the foolKelly and Natasha remind us that lasting love flows from pursuing the Lord first. When we surrender to God, we gain the strength, grace, and endurance to fight for oneness.💣 You’re guaranteed success if you don’t give up. Because in God’s design, 1 + 1 doesn’t equal 2 — it equals 1.

In Week 2 of Who’s in Your Car?, Kelsey Melton challenges us to examine the relationships influencing our direction and devotion. Marriage was never designed to be a transaction—it’s a covenant built on shared surrender, not control.Looking at Samson and Delilah, we see the danger of choosing chemistry over covenant. Passion without purpose leads to collapse, and ignoring red flags isn’t love—it’s self-deception. The world pressures us to compromise our values, but we were never called to live according to others’ expectations. Love doesn’t ignore warning signs; it protects calling rather than exploiting it.Kelsey reminds us that true oneness begins with vertical alignment with God, because vertical alignment precedes horizontal unity. When Adam saw Eve, he saw himself—no shame, no separation—because they were one. But drifting from God weakens every relationship we hold.Even in failure, God redeems. He restores what’s broken and calls us back to covenant love.This week’s challenge: Evaluate your relationships. If you’re withdrawing but never depositing, something must change—fruitfulness requires mutual investment. Start with personal accountability.

1+1=1 | Week One – Biblical Marriage (Panel with Lindsey & Kelsey Melton)We’re kicking off our brand new February series, 1+1=1, where we’re diving into relationships, marriage, dating, singleness—and everything in between.In Week One, Pastor Lindsey and Kelsey sit down for a live panel conversation on biblical marriage—what it is, what it isn’t, and why God’s design still matters in 2026.This isn’t surface-level advice or cultural commentary. It’s an honest, Scripture-centered look at:• What “two becoming one” really means • Covenant vs. contract • Unity without losing individuality • Spiritual leadership and mutual submission • How marriage reflects Christ and the Church • What healthy foundations look like before you ever say “I do”Whether you’re married, dating, single, engaged, or somewhere in between, this conversation will challenge you to see relationships through the lens of God’s design instead of culture’s expectations.Because 1 + 1 was never meant to equal 2. In God’s Kingdom, it equals 1.Listen in and lean in. This series is going to shape the way we love. 💍✨

Snowmegedon had us all tempted to see heaven as an escape plan. But Jesus never taught us to pray for evacuation — He taught us to pray for manifestation.In Week Three of our 2026 Vision Series, we unpack what it really means to pray, “On earth as it is in Heaven.” Heaven was never meant to replace earth — earth was created to mirror heaven.Jesus invites us into three realities: Alignment, Embodiment, and Participation. This week we lean into Participation — cooperating with God’s reign, sharing in the divine life, and living as His coworkers right here in Lexington.We explore: • What it means to work with God instead of against His rule • Practical and mystical ways we participate in His kingdom • The powerful truth that we are now God’s dwelling place • How sharing in His divine nature changes everythingYou don’t just believe in heaven. You carry it.This message will challenge you to see your everyday obedience, your quiet prayers, your forgiveness, and your courage as participation in the life of God Himself.Because heaven isn’t waiting at the end of your life — it’s unfolding through you now.Listen in and be reminded: We are His field. We are His coworkers. And we are invited into a shared life — koinonia — with the Father, Son, and Spirit.As it is in Heaven… let it be here.

Heaven isn’t our escape plan—it’s our reference point.In Week Two, we unpack Romans 12:1–2 and Jesus’ teaching in Mark 4 to see how God’s Kingdom grows—not through striving or control, but through transformation. The Spirit renews our minds (metamorpho), changing the lens through which we see reality so our lives begin to reflect God’s will.Embodiment means God’s will becomes visible in how we live.In a world shaped by power, performance, and self-promotion, we’re called to something different: humility over image, service over control, grace over performance, mercy over retaliation.The Kingdom doesn’t grow through escape—it grows one heart at a time through embodied obedience.

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2026 Vision Series — “As It Is in Heaven” (Week One)What if heaven—not culture, habit, or survival mode—set the standard for how we live?In week one of our 2026 Vision Series, we explore Jesus’ prayer in Matthew 6:10 and discover that “on earth as it is in heaven” is an invitation to alignment, not escape. Jesus shows us the Father’s standard, and we’re called to mirror what we see in Him—in our parenting, our love, and our work.This message centers on abiding in Christ (John 15:4), returning to True North when life slowly pulls us out of alignment. Religion says try harder—Jesus says stay connected.If you’re tired of striving and ready to live from who you already are in Christ, this message is for you.🎧 Listen and realign your life to live on earth as it is in heaven.

Feast of Epiphany 2026 | Worthy of EverythingIn this Epiphany message, we reflect on the visit of the Magi and the revelation of Jesus not just to Israel—but to the world. Known in the East as Theophany, Epiphany reveals Christ as fully human and fully divine, the manifested Son of God.From Matthew 2:1–12, we see that the Magi did something once that we are invited into daily: they turned their attention toward Jesus and gave Him their worship. Long before they bowed physically, they had already bowed in their hearts. They were convinced that this King was worthy of their time, travel, treasures, and hearts.This sermon challenges us to examine what we truly believe Jesus is worth. Is He worthy of our first moments in the morning? Worth the gathering with God’s people on random nights during the week? Worth trusting Him with our finances, comforts, and control? As we begin a corporate 21-Day Fast, we’re reminded that fasting isn’t about impressing God or getting things from Him—it’s about re-aligning our lives around Him.Rooted in Proverbs 4:23 and Psalms 37:5, this message leads us to an altar-call moment of surrender—yielding our world to God rather than trying to bring God into ours.Prayer is not us inviting God into our plans. Prayer is yielding our plans to God.The question Epiphany leaves us with is simple—but searching: Are you convinced that Jesus is worthy of your everything?🎧 Listen, reflect, and allow the Spirit to redirect your heart.

The angels didn’t announce a feeling — they announced a Person.In Week 4 of Advent, we light the Angel’s Candle and lean into a truth that reshapes how we understand love: God doesn’t send love… He becomes it. Drawing from Luke 2:8–14 and Jesus’ words in John 15:13, this message reveals that biblical love isn’t sentimental or shallow — it’s incarnational, self-giving, and costly.From the manger to the cross, Scripture shows us that love is proven not by words, but by wounds. This is agape love — love that bleeds, love that lays itself down, love that moves toward people instead of away from pain. Written to a church under pressure, John’s reminder still speaks powerfully to our moment today: the answer to fear, false gods, and fading loyalty has always been love shaped like a cross.Christmas isn’t soft — it’s strategic. The wood of the manger points forward to the wood of the cross. And the God who put on flesh and laid Himself in a feeding trough is still stepping into ordinary, messy places today.Is there a “manger” in your life where you need God to dwell? This message invites you to see love clearly, receive it deeply, and live it boldly.

What if joy isn’t something you manage… but something you abide in?In Week 3 of our Advent series, we turn to Luke 2:8–20 and the story of the shepherds—men who were no strangers to sacrifice, loss, and longing. These were not ordinary shepherds. By the work of their hands, they had spent their lives tending lambs meant to temporarily cover sin. But on that night outside Bethlehem, they beheld the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world forever.This message confronts a common misconception: that joy is found in comfort, ease, or fleeting moments of happiness. The joy the world offers leaks away—but God-given joy is eternal. True joy flows from the revelation of how broken we once were and the overwhelming grace that made us whole again.Through Jesus’ parables in Luke 15, we see the heart of God—a Shepherd who refuses to leave one sheep behind, a Woman who searches relentlessly for one lost coin, a Father who runs toward his lost son. Their celebration wasn’t performance; it was the physical expression of hearts made whole again.For the joy of restored fellowship with humanity, Jesus endured the cross—canceling every accusation, erasing every record of sin, and securing everlasting wholeness for us.Joy is not: • Constant happiness • Emotional excitement • The absence of painJoy is: • Abiding union with God • Wholeness of the inner life • Rested delight in God HimselfAs Psalm 16:11 declares, “In Your presence is fullness of joy.”This sermon reminds us: true joy reaches fullness not when life feels right, but when our lives are rightly aligned in the presence of God.

In Week Two of our Advent journey, we turn our hearts toward Peace—symbolized by the Bethlehem Candle. Advent calls us to wait, expect, celebrate, and prepare spiritually for the arrival of Someone of infinite importance: Emmanuel, God with us.Pastor Lindsey walks us through Luke 2:1–7, showing how God used a Roman census law to move Joseph and Mary 90 rugged miles from Nazareth to Bethlehem—fulfilling a 700-year-old prophecy from Micah 5:2 with divine precision. While Michael Jackson once described a “smooth criminal” as someone who moves silently and skillfully, today we see how our God is the true Master of Smooth, weaving His redemption plan through empires, geography, and generations.We explore the difficulty of the journey—backroads, hills, danger, and a 9-month-pregnant Mary climbing 2,500 feet of Judean terrain—and then lift the veil through Revelation 12 to glimpse the spiritual warfare surrounding Christ’s birth. Even in the unseen realm, God was guiding with one hand and protecting with the other.Bethlehem may have seemed insignificant to people, yet it stood central in God’s redemptive plan. Nearly 1,000 years had passed since the promises made to David, and hope had faded. No one was expecting the arrival of the Savior of the world—the One Scripture calls the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6–7).In this episode we proclaim that Jesus alone brings restored wholeness between God and humanity. Peace is not passive—it’s the spiritual harmony established through Christ’s life, death, burial, and resurrection. This restored wholeness becomes the foundation upon which we build every part of our lives—not on our strength, intelligence, income, status, or networks.Jesus alone makes us whole, and wholeness is where peace begins.

In this first week of Advent, we step into a season marked by waiting, expecting, celebrating, and spiritually preparingour hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent isn’t just a countdown to Christmas—it’s a reminder of the God who has come, is here, and will come again.Pastor Lindsey unpacks the rich history and purpose of Advent, explores its roots stretching back to the 4th century, and walks us through practical ways to observe this sacred season—including the meaning behind the Advent wreath and its candles.This week we light the First Candle: Hope, discovering that biblical hope is not wishful thinking—it’s a settled certainty, an active, confident expectation grounded in God’s character and His promises. From Genesis 3:15 to the birth of Jesus, the people of God held onto hope for over 4,000 years. Their waiting teaches us how to wait today: not impatiently, but with joy, trust, and lives entwined with the strength of God Himself.Through Scripture, story, and encouragement, we learn that hope is not passive. Hope waits, hope expects, hope anchors us, and hope reminds us that God always makes good on His promises.If you’re longing for renewal in this season—or needing your hope restored—this episode will help you slow down, breathe deep, and let your heart be re-centered on the One who is truly “worth the wait.”

In this week’s message, Pastor Lindsey invites us into a deeper look at what it really means to follow Jesus with a healthy obsession. Drawing from John 6:22–35 (NLT), we see a crowd chasing signs and miracles—not the Messiah Himself. Their obsession was unhealthy… but Jesus calls us into something far better: an all-encompassing devotion where He’s not another category in our lives—He’s the core, the SON around whom everything else orbits.We explore the tension between obsession and health, and how Scripture redirects us toward a steady, focused passion—a life where every decision, desire, and rhythm is surrendered under Christ’s lordship. Pastor Lindsey shares personally about seasons where life’s demands tried to become the “sun,” and how the way forward is found in a simple prayer: “Jesus, I just want to see You.”This message reminds us that transformation comes through beholding His face—the light, the joy, the restoring power found in the eyes of Jesus (Num. 6:25–26; Ps. 80:3; Ps. 89:15).This week’s challenge: Set your alarm 30 minutes earlier and spend that time pouring your love on Him—not asking, not complaining, but seeking His face. “Jesus, I love You. Restore our union. Wash me of anything not like You. Breathe new life into me.”Let this episode pull you out of distraction and back into devotion. Let it remind you that everything flourishes when Jesus is at the center.

In this week’s episode, we had the honor of hearing from George and Alethea Melton as they shared a powerful word on what it means to live as a people shaped by service, compassion, and unity!Drawing from Romans 16:1–2 and Matthew 20:28, they reminded us that the Kingdom of God moves through ordinary people who choose to serve like Jesus did. With Luke 8:2–3, they highlighted how generosity has always fueled the work of the Gospel.Together, they walked us through Paul’s call to humility and gentleness in Ephesians 4:2–4, the invitation to forgive freely in Ephesians 4:32, and the blessing connected to caring for the overlooked (Proverbs 19:17). They reminded us that God still answers when we call (Jeremiah 33:3) and that service is one of the clearest ways we reflect His heart (Romans 12:7–13).They also pointed us to the early church in Acts 6:1–7—a community where serving practical needs mattered just as deeply as preaching—and showed how God equips His people with skill and excellence (Exodus 28:3). And with Titus 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, and Philippians 4:4, they encouraged us to finish the work God puts in our hands, build one another up, and choose joy every single day.This episode is a heartfelt call from George and Alethea to slow down, pay attention, and let Jesus shape us into a people who serve with joy, forgive with tenderness, love with purpose, and carry His presence into every room.You’re going to be encouraged, challenged, and deeply blessed by their message.

In this teaching, Pastor Lindsey walks through the Apostles’ Creed line by line, revealing how this ancient confession keeps us anchored in our first love—Jesus. Each phrase of the Creed is more than tradition; it’s a declaration of truth that has united believers for centuries.From the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth… to Christ’s descent, resurrection, and ascension… to the Holy Spirit and the communion of saints—every word reminds us what we believe and why it matters.In a world that constantly tries to reimagine God in its own image, this message calls us back to steadfast faith. Like four flats on a Cadillac, we’re called to stay grounded in the truth of who Jesus really is—letting that truth shape how we live, love, serve, and stand firm.Key Scriptures: Genesis 1–2 • Isaiah 44:24 • John 19 • Luke 24 • Ephesians 1 • John 14:26 • 1 Corinthians 15 • Hebrews 10:23 • John 8:31-32Takeaway: The Apostles’ Creed isn’t just something to recite—it’s the simplest and most profound summary of our faith, reminding us to keep first things first: Jesus is our first love.

What does it really mean to live through Christ — not just for Him? In this week’s message, Pastor Lindsey unpacks the essence of our new life in Jesus: union. The Apostle Paul calls it “the most significant aspect” of our faith — that the Anointed One lives in us, and we in Him.Through Scripture, stories, and reflection, we’re reminded that every season — winter, spring, summer, and fall — is meant to be experienced while staying connected to the Vine. Whether it’s your work, parenting, marriage, singleness, or even moments of loss, life through Christ transforms the ordinary into sacred.Join us as we rediscover what it means to move toward Christ in every area of life and embrace the truth that:“All of life is meant to be lived through Christ.”

In this episode, Pastor Lindsey unpacks the unlikely connection between Halloween and The Protestant Reformation. From Mark 5’s account of Jesus confronting the demonic in the Decapolis to Martin Luther’s 95 Theses nailed to the church door on October 31, 1517 — this message challenges us to wake up to the spiritual realities we’ve become numb to.We’ll explore how the enemy uses desensitization to dull our discernment, how reformers like Wycliffe, Hus, Savonarola, and Luther fought against spiritual corruption, and why “being in the world but not of it” still matters today.👻 What if what we call “entertainment” is actually training our hearts to tolerate darkness? ✝️ What if Reformation wasn’t just an event in history—but a movement God still wants to spark in us?Let this episode stir your spirit, sharpen your discernment, and remind you that through the finished work of Jesus—every power of darkness stands defeated.

In this message from Week 2 of our Death to Performance series, Pastor Lindsey Melton Jr. takes us into Luke 15:11–24and Romans 5:8–10, revealing the heart of the Father toward His children who’ve wandered.Sin isn’t just breaking rules—it’s living out of tune with God’s original design. Yet even at our furthest distance, the Father still sees us and runs toward us with compassion, not condemnation.Discover how Jesus breaks the mindset of earning approval, replacing performance with union, identity, and grace. You’ll learn:What “Hamartia” really means and how sin distorts our telos (purpose).Why the Father runs to meet us before judgment can reach us.How God clothes us with righteousness and restores our authority in Christ.How Screwtape’s old tricks still aim to trap believers in performance.💬 “Jesus didn’t die so you could keep performing for approval. He died so you could live free, loved, and secure in His finished work.”Tune in, take a breath, and remember: Home is found in union with the Father, Son, and Spirit.

This week kicks off our new series Death to Performance — a call to stop striving and start resting in the finished work of Jesus. In this message, Pastor Lindsey walks through John 3 and Romans 3 to show that righteousness can’t be earned through religious effort or good behavior — it’s received through faith alone.The Pharisees performed for approval. Jesus offered freedom through grace. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to prove your worth to God, this one’s for you.Come rediscover what it means to live unburdened — no masks, no performance, no shoes!

This week we leaned into the word Selah—an intentional pause to reflect, not passivity. In Psalm 46, penned by the sons of Korah during Hezekiah’s reign, Israel faced overwhelming threats from the Assyrians. Yet God heard their cry and responded by sending an angel who destroyed 185,000 soldiers and saved Jerusalem. Selah—pause and remember the God who hears and answers.Big Idea: “Pausing to reflect on the nature of God anchors our hearts. The more we behold who He is, the deeper our trust and confidence in Jesus becomes.”HighlightsGod’s dwelling place is us (Ps 46:4, Eph 2:22). We are His address!God ends conflicts (Ps 46:9). He says, “I’ll finish it.”Be still & know (Ps 46:10). The Hebrew know means to know by experience. Be still and experience God as Healer, Commander of angel armies, Refuge, Way Maker, and Storm Calmer.Selah is an anchor in chaos—whether military threats, natural disasters, or today’s anxieties: wars, disease, disasters, violence.Daily Rhythm of Selah (S-E-L-A-H)Stop — pause at built-in moments (meals, red lights, doorways).Exhale — breathe out: “I surrender my anxiety.”Listen — ask, “Lord, where are You here?”Anchor — speak a verse aloud (Ps 46:10, Ps 23:1, Ps 46:1).Hand it over — release one worry into His hands.Practical Selah moments: traffic lights, inboxes, doorways, “send” buttons, or simply putting your phone face down for 10 minutes in the morning.

The Psalms | Episode 2: Lament Is for a SeasonThe Psalms teach us how to live in communion with God and lift our lives to Him—even in sorrow. This week we enter the language of lament: the cries, questions, and groans of the soul. David, the giant-killer king, penned Psalm 13 asking, “How long, O Lord?” Psalm 88 ends in darkness. Psalm 22 begins with anguish yet points straight to the cross and resurrection.Here’s the truth: even leaders struggle, even saints feel forgotten. But lament is not unbelief—it’s worship in the dark. It’s prophecy in the pain. And Jesus Himself sang the song of lament to show us the turnaround was already written.

The Psalms | Episode 1: Delighting in the WordThe Psalms are not just read, they’re lived. They are the Spirit-breathed songs that train us to pray, worship, lament, and rejoice until every part of life is lived in Him and lifted to Him. Psalm 1 shows us the secret: the righteous don’t obey out of duty but delight—love-driven obedience that plants us by the river and makes us fruitful in every season. Psalm 2 reminds us: refuge in Jesus is better than the best place you’ve ever been doing the best thing you’ve ever done.Big Idea: Joy, pleasure, and satisfaction are found in the Word of the Lord.

Listen in as Pastor Lindsey speaks at a Youth Revival at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Lexington TN

Week 3: Championing Heaven’s RealitiesThis week we dive into Colossians 3:1-2 and the call to set our hearts on the realities of heaven. What does that look like? It means more than simply believing—it means championing the realities of God’s Kingdom here on earth.In this message, we explore how heaven reveals unity where earth is divided. Revelation 7 paints the picture: people from every tribe, nation, and tongue gathered as one before the throne. Yet too often, the church reflects division instead of oneness. Jesus didn’t say He was building a black church, white church, Baptist church, or Pentecostal church—He said He was building His Church.We’ll uncover what it means to find your true “own kind” not in skin color, culture, or class, but in those who have been made alive in Christ. Together, we’ll see why second-chance people live differently—marked by kindness, forgiveness, and joy even in hardship.Join us as we learn to champion heaven’s realities—even when it’s uncomfortable, even when it’s unfamiliar, and even when it costs us everything.

In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were beaten, chained, and thrown into the deepest part of a prison—yet they were undaunted. They didn’t sing for the victory, they sang from the victory. This week, we explore how joy and freedom are inward realities that no outward chain can steal, why following Jesus is worth every trial, and what it means to truly “live sent.” From the prison cell to the streets of your neighborhood, you were placed where you are on purpose, for a purpose. Discover how to embrace the mission God has given you—because if the mission is painless, the vision is pointless.Scripture: Acts 16:16–40, Luke 6:22–23

In this first message of our Month of Renewal series, we confront the silent distractions that pull us away from Jesus—what Scripture and life experience call “chasing ghosts.”Drawing from 2 Samuel 13, we look at King David’s grief over Amnon and ask: Are we mourning who someone was, who they became, or who we hoped they’d be? And in our own lives—how often do we dwell on what could’ve been instead of what is?“Ghosts” are past versions of people, missed opportunities, and imagined futures that keep us from walking in the freedom and focus God has for us. They make it hard to fight the good fight. Hard to keep our hands on the plow. Hard to fix our eyes on Jesus.But this is the call of renewal: to stop chasing what was never real and begin living fully in the present—where Jesus is knocking.🔔 Also includes a powerful prayer over students and teachers entering a new school year. Let this message re-center your heart, renew your mind, and make way for the Kingdom of God.

Listen in with our special guests George & Alethea Melton

Listen in with our special guest Brad & Tabitha Derryberry

📖 Exodus 1–2 | Galatians 4 | Philippians 3 | 2 Corinthians 5What do you do when you feel stuck between two worlds—longing for Heaven while living in a broken system?In this episode, Pastor Lindsey Melton Jr. explores the story of Moses as a shadow of Christ and a mirror for our own lives. Born Hebrew, raised Egyptian, Moses lived in the pressure of two opposing realities—just like every Jesus follower who holds dual citizenship: Heaven and Earth.We unpack the tension of being citizens of God's Kingdom while navigating the systems of this world. But this isn’t a message about escape—it’s about infiltration. Just as Christ stepped behind enemy lines to redeem, restore, and rescue, so now He makes His appeal through us (2 Cor. 5:20).Featuring powerful biblical parallels and real-life stories—from Bonhoeffer and Harriet Tubman to Esther—this message will stir your heart to be a bridge, not a bystander. Let Christ live His life through you. Let Heaven infiltrate Henderson County.You are not called to run from the tension—but to carry the Kingdom through it. 🙌 The Better Way has a name. What’s His name, church?

What Does Freedom Really Look Like in 2025?In this episode, we dig deep into Galatians 4:4–5:1 to uncover what true freedom means in a world still tangled in legalism, distorted religion, and modern-day bondage.We explore:How legalism isn’t just rule-keeping—it’s slavery to self-righteousnessWhy today’s view of “religion” often misses the relational heart of the GospelThe dangerous extremes of legalism and licenseReal yokes of bondage we see every day: performance-based faith, financial fear, and soul-level lonelinessBut Jesus invites us into His yoke—light, grace-filled, and marked by communion with the Spirit. Not slavery, but union.🕊️ “Lord, teach me how to be free in You.” 📍 From True North Church in Lexington, TN 🔗 Listen now and share it with someone hungry for real freedom.

In this final week of our Beatitudes series, we dig into Matthew 5:9–12 and Jesus’ call to be peacemakers—those who carry harmony into every space they occupy. But true peace doesn’t come cheap. As we learn from Christ Himself, peace was bought with blood, and living as a peacemaker may leave us cut, bruised, and misunderstood.We also unpack what real persecution looks like—not unpaid bills or daily inconveniences, but the kind of suffering that early disciples like Peter, James, and Bartholomew endured because of their unwavering faith. Jesus warned that persecution, false accusations, and slander would come—but so would reward.As wars and rumors of war rage in our world today, this episode anchors us in eternal perspective: this world isn’t falling apart—it’s falling into place for the return of the King.🔊 Scriptures: Matthew 5:9–16, Matthew 24:6–8, Colossians 3:1–2, Daniel 9:26, Ephesians 6:12 💬 Key Idea: “Keep your eyes on the prize—peace costs, but the reward is eternal.”

In Week 6 of our Beatitudes series, we explore what it truly means to be “pure in heart” (Matthew 5:8 CSB)—and it’s not about perfection. It’s about wholehearted devotion to God, a life free from compromise, and a heart that’s been cleansed by Jesus.Pastor Lindsey takes us deep into the meaning of katharos—clean, sincere, unstained—and shows us how purity flows from walking daily in the Spirit, guarding our hearts, and fixing our eyes on Christ.💡 Featuring:The Seesaw Effect: why elevating the Spirit naturally lowers the fleshThe Two Trees Analogy: your spirit vs. your old selfA powerful reminder: “On your worst day, that’s not who you truly are.”A special Father’s Day altar call—a challenge for all dads and husbands to step into Spirit-led leadership (Galatians 5:25)This isn’t about striving for perfection. It’s about living free from guilt, performance, and dead religion—and walking in step with the Spirit every day.

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The Beatitudes Series | Week 5: "Blessed Are the Merciful"In this episode, we dive into Matthew 5:7—“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”Mercy isn’t just feeling sorry for someone—it’s compassion in action. Jesus isn’t talking about occasional acts of kindness; He’s describing a posture, a way of life. The Greek word used here (eleēmones) means a person whose heart is shaped by mercy, not just someone who does merciful things. It’s not about reacting—it’s about reflecting the character of God.We explore:How mercy is rooted in the nature of God Himself (Psalm 103, Ephesians 2, Lamentations 3)Why real mercy comes from seeing rightly—recognizing we’ve been forgiven muchWhat Cinderella can teach us about union with Christ and our new identityThe struggle to show compassion when we’ve been hurt—especially by the ChurchWhy love—not fear—is the bond of unity in the KingdomAnd how we practically live out mercy even when it's hardest to giveIf you’ve ever wrestled with bitterness, unforgiveness, or church hurt… this message will help reframe mercy not as something we muster up, but something we’ve already received—and now reflect.Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 5:7, Psalm 103:8–10, Lamentations 3:22–23, Ephesians 2:4–5, Hebrews 2:14–18, Micah 6:8, Luke 6:35–36, Colossians 3:12–15For more from this series or to connect with us, visit truenorth731.com or follow True North Church on social media.

The Beatitudes Series – Week 4 | Homecoming Sunday Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”This Homecoming Sunday at True North, we didn’t just gather—we aligned. Pastor Lindsey Melton Jr. unpacks what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, not as a someday reward but as a present reality. Drawing from Matthew 5:6, James 1, and the deep well of Church tradition, we’re reminded that righteousness isn’t a moral checklist—it’s harmony with the heart of God.This is a call to live in tune with the whole symphony of God's will—at school drop-off, ballgames, grocery stores, and senior centers alike. Because of Jesus, we don’t just visit righteousness… we become it. In Him, we live, move, and have our being.Tune in to hear: 🎵 Why spiritual hunger is a grace 🎵 How righteousness means alignment, not achievement 🎵 What it looks like to live daily in harmony with heaven 🎵 A powerful word of blessing for legacy and future generations“They shall be filled.” Not with fleeting pleasure—but with the fullness of divine union.

The Beatitudes Series // Week Three – “Blessed Are the Meek” 📍True North Church | truenorth731.comThis week at True North, we continued our deep dive into the Beatitudes with a message from Matthew 5:5 — “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” But don’t confuse meekness with weakness. Jesus isn’t calling us to shrink back—He’s inviting us to walk in power under control, to live with a strength that is submitted, steady, and surrendered."Meek" in the Greek—praus—carries the force of a trained warhorse: powerful, yet fully yielded to the rider. In this message, we uncover what it means to live this kind of life—not by force or self-assertion, but by radical trust in God. We’re called to think like citizens of heaven, rooted in Christ, unshaken by earthly noise.And today wasn’t just a message—it was a celebration. It was Baptism Sunday! We witnessed the beauty of new life, as several were raised to life in Christ, declaring that they belong to Him.🕊️ Watch or listen now and be reminded: the blessed life isn’t about striving—it’s about surrender.🎧 Available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and at truenorth731.com

In this heartfelt Mother’s Day message, Kelsey Melton continues our series on the Beatitudes with a timely word from Matthew 5:4—“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Whether you're grieving, remembering, or simply feeling the weight of a broken world, this message offers the deep comfort and hope found only in Christ.Mourning is not weakness—it’s a doorway to the nearness of God.Grief is not a destination it's a language

Welcome to our Midweek Service—a powerful hour of worship, Word, and realignment with God's presence. Whether you’re watching live or catching the replay, we pray this message encourages your spirit, strengthens your faith, and draws you closer to Jesus.🕕 Join us every Wednesday at 6 PM 📍True North Church | Lexington, TN 🌐 Visit us: truenorth731.comLet this midweek moment be a reset for your soul.#TrueNorthChurch #MidweekService #FaithFuel

In this episode, we kick off our new series on The Beatitudes by diving into Matthew 5:1–3. Jesus begins His most famous sermon not with commands, but with a blessing—spoken over the kind of people the world often overlooks.What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? It’s not about financial lack, but spiritual humility—knowing we are completely dependent on God. Jesus uses the word makários to describe a present state of divine approval, not a future reward. You are already blessed—not because life is easy, but because your heart is turned toward Heaven.We also connect this truth with Isaiah 57:15 and 66:2, showing how Jesus fulfills the prophetic vision of a God who draws near to the humble and contrite.The Beatitudes are more than beautiful words—they are a blueprint for Kingdom living.🎧 Listen now and explore what it means to be truly blessed.

This week, we journey down the road to Emmaus with two disillusioned followers—and the risen Christ Himself. Drawing from Luke 24:13–35, Pastor Lindsey unpacks how Jesus meets us in our doubt, searches the temperature of our hearts, and kindles a fire of faith within us.Even when we can’t see Him, He is leading us to deeper discovery. We explore how Christ revealed Himself through the Scriptures, from Adam to the Prophets, showing that all of history points to Him.In the breaking of the bread, their eyes were opened—and so are ours. In this powerful post-Resurrection message, be reminded: when Jesus speaks, hearts burn, hope rises, and dead dreams are resurrected.Key Scriptures: Luke 24:13–35, Jeremiah 17:10, Psalm 139:1–2, 1 Chronicles 28:9Listen in and let your heart burn again with the life only Jesus can give.

This Easter message from True North Church explores the deep, redemptive meaning behind Jesus’ death and resurrection.In this episode, we unpack:- The meaning of atonement through the Hebrew word kapar — to cover, to cancel, to reconcile- How Adam and Eve’s fig leaves, Noah’s ark, and Jesus’ blood all point to one truth: we need to be covered- Why the cross wasn’t just about forgiveness—but about union with God- How Jesus came to undo everything Adam did and bring us back into oneness with the FatherYou were created for communion—not separation. Through Christ, we’ve been made whole again.📖 “He Himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.” —1 John 2:2Whether you’re curious, hurting, or hungry for hope—this message will speak to the deepest parts of you.