Pastor Joe Donahue shares a vulnerable and powerful message about the danger of pretending — both in life and in faith. Looking at the story of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5, we learn how spiritual momentum is fueled by generosity and stalled by manipulation. This message invites us to live authentically, confess honestly, and surrender fully to the truth of God’s love and grace.

In this message from the Momentum series, Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks how the early church responded to threats and persecution in Acts 4—with bold prayer and unwavering faith. Sharing a personal story of intimidation, he draws a parallel to Peter and John’s fearless obedience to God, even in the face of danger. Learn how bold prayer, Scripture-based petitions, and community can build lasting spiritual momentum in your life.

Pastor Joe opens with a funny story about chasing a frisbee—and falling face-first into the reality of misplaced momentum. In Acts 3, we meet a man who had been crippled from birth, until a single moment of faith changed everything. As he celebrated, the crowd gathered, and Peter seized the opportunity to share the Gospel—resulting in thousands believing in Jesus.

This week in our Momentum series, Pastor Joe explores how the early church in Acts modeled life-changing momentum through their daily devotion, generosity, and public obedience. Baptism is the first win that sets the pace for transformation, and living like Jesus every day continues to build spiritual momentum. Evangelism isn’t just about preaching—it’s about how we live, love, serve, and reflect Jesus together.

In Week 3 of Momentum, Pastor Shawn walks through Acts 2 and the powerful arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. We see how the Spirit brings power, speaks to all people, points us to Jesus, and transforms hearts. This message challenges us to ask whether we’re truly living with the Spirit’s power, presence, and purpose.

In part two of Momentum, Pastor Joe takes us back to Acts 1 and a wild childhood memory to remind us that transformation comes through surrender. True momentum in our faith starts when we give up control and fully embrace God’s mission for our lives. Through powerful teaching and heartfelt stories, you'll be challenged to live with purpose, love boldly, and pray intentionally.

Kicking off our new series Momentum, Pastor Joe Donahue teaches that real transformation starts with small, Spirit-led wins. Using Acts 1 and a muddy Tennessee childhood story, he illustrates how personal momentum builds not through pushing harder, but by faithfully waiting on God. This message is for anyone feeling stuck and searching for a way forward through God’s power, not their own effort.

In this message from Lead Pastor Joe Donahue, we explore the moment Jesus ascended to Heaven and what it means for believers today. Pastor Joe reminds us that the only way we come to faith is because God opens our minds to understand Scripture—and that understanding leads to transformation. A life that’s been forgiven looks different, speaks differently, and blesses others like Jesus did.

In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks the Easter story through the eyes of the disciples—men who walked with Jesus yet still struggled to believe He had risen. With honesty and compassion, Joe relates their journey to our own doubts and how Jesus still meets us right where we are. If you’ve ever wanted to believe but struggled to fully trust, this message is for you.

Before there was an empty tomb, there was a cross—and the cross changes everything. In this powerful message, Pastor Marty Parker walks through Luke 23:26–56, showing how Jesus took our place, offered grace to the undeserving, and gave His life so we could live. The cross isn’t just a moment in history—it’s a personal invitation to receive forgiveness, healing, and life.

In this message kicking off our Easter series, Pastor Joe explores the intense moment Jesus faced in the Garden of Gethsemane. It was a night of agony, temptation, and surrender—one that mirrors the tension we often feel when we want to follow God but struggle with our own desires. Through Jesus’ example, we see that prayer and community are essential when we face spiritual battles.

As we wrap up our Warrior series on spiritual warfare, Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks Psalm 23—not as a funeral passage, but as a daily battle plan for those fighting life’s battles. David, a warrior who faced giants, betrayal, and heartbreak, teaches us that the darkest valleys are often the right path, fear does not define us, and surrendering to God brings true rest. No matter what battle you are facing, your Shepherd is with you, leading, defending, and fighting for you.

Do we give the devil too much credit? In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue explores Mark 9:14-29 and challenges us to discern whether our struggles are spiritual battles or the consequences of our own choices. Even when our faith is imperfect, Jesus meets us where we are and calls us to prayer, because true breakthrough happens when we depend on God.

Hollywood may get it wrong about spiritual warfare, but Scripture makes it clear—authority over the enemy comes from belonging to Jesus, not just saying the right words. In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue examines the story of the Seven Sons of Sceva, who tried to fake spiritual power and ended up exposed and defeated. Learn why obedience, not religious rituals, is the key to standing firm in the face of spiritual battles.

Prayer is not just a last resort—it is our first line of defense and the firepower behind every spiritual battle. In this message, Pastor Joe Donahue explores praying in the Spirit as described in Ephesians 6:18, revealing how Spirit-led prayer strengthens believers and aligns us with God’s will. Learn how to pray with power, stay spiritually alert, and stand strong with others in faith.

Guest Pastor Kevin Thompson encourages believers to actively pray for their pastors and church leadership. He unpacks the biblical foundation for supporting leaders through prayer and how it impacts the church as a whole. This message is a call to action for every believer to stand in the gap for those who lead.

In spiritual warfare, our minds are the primary battleground, and the enemy’s first attack is against our thoughts. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Joe Donahue explores the significance of the Helmet of Salvation and the Sword of the Spirit, revealing how salvation transforms our thinking and how God’s Word is a weapon that cuts through deception. Learn how to stand firm, protect your mind, and step into the mission God has called you to.

Faith is more than a feeling—it is a shield that protects us from the enemy’s fiery arrows of distraction, deception, and fear. In this powerful message, Pastor Joe Donahue unpacks Ephesians 6:16 and teaches us how to stay behind our shield, trust in God’s character, and walk in victory. Discover how faith crushes every attack of the enemy and step into the fearless life God has called you to!

Pastor Joe Donohue shares a powerful message from Ephesians 6:10-14, encouraging believers to stand firm against spiritual deception by putting on the armor of God. Through personal stories and scripture, he emphasizes the transformative power of applying God’s Word to our lives. Discover how obedient living not only repels attacks but also gives us courage rooted in God’s strength and promises.

Pastor Joe Donohue shares a powerful message from Ephesians 6:10-14, encouraging believers to stand firm against spiritual deception by putting on the armor of God. Through personal stories and scripture, he emphasizes the transformative power of applying God’s Word to our lives. Discover how obedient living not only repels attacks but also gives us courage rooted in God’s strength and promises.