What if the obstacles in your life aren’t punishment—but God exposing what you trust more than Him?

In Exodus 7–10, God unleashes the plagues of Egypt—not as random acts of judgment, but as a divine confrontation with false gods. Each plague tears down an idol Egypt trusted for life, pleasure, security, and control. And the truth is, God still does the same today.

He confronts our idols—not to shame us—but to set us free.
Freedom begins when we stop worshiping what cannot save and remember that our God alone reigns.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 7–10
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
💬 Series: Follow: The Story of Exodus

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Sometimes, following God makes life harder before it gets better. In Exodus 5–6, Moses obeys God’s call — and immediately faces resistance, disappointment, and doubt. But even in the weight of opposition, God is working. When the burden gets heavier, it’s not because He’s forgotten you — it’s because He’s strengthening your faith for the miracle to come.

This message reminds us to remember who He is, what He has done, and to trust what He will do.📖 Scripture: Exodus 4:29–6:9

💬 Series: Follow: The Story of Exodus

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Many believers live forgiven but not free. We believe Jesus can save—but struggle to believe He can truly set us free. In Exodus 4, Moses stands before God still bound by doubt and fear, yet God reveals His power through three signs that foreshadow the Gospel: authority over sin, healing from shame, and redemption through the blood. Freedom doesn’t depend on our strength—it depends on His victory already accomplished.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 4:1–18
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📅 Series: Follow: The Story of Exodus (Week 4)

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God doesn’t just save us—He calls us.
In Exodus 3, God meets Moses in the wilderness, reveals His holiness, declares His name, and sends him on mission to set His people free. This same God—revealed in the burning bush as “I AM”—is the One who calls and sends us today. His holiness humbles us, His compassion moves us, and His presence empowers us to go.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 3:1–14
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📅 Series: Follow: The Story of Exodus (Week 3)

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Text: Exodus 2:10–25
Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

The story of Exodus is more than ancient history—it’s a living picture of our spiritual journey. In this message, Pastor Tommy unpacks how Moses’ early life reveals both the futility of human deliverance and the power of divine redemption.

When Moses acted in his own strength, nothing changed. But when God knew—when He heard, remembered, saw, and entered into His people’s suffering—redemption began to unfold.

God still hears. God still remembers. God still knows.

📖 Key Themes:

• The insufficiency of human effort to bring true freedom

• God’s intimate, covenantal response to our cries

• Wilderness seasons as places of spiritual formation

• The Redeemer who comes at the right time

🕊️ Whether you’re in a personal “Egypt” of suffering, sin, or waiting, this passage reminds us: God has not forgotten you. He sees, He hears, and He knows.

Every believer has an Exodus story—rescued from slavery, walking through the desert, and journeying toward the promised land of God. In this opening message of our new series Follow: The Story of Exodus, Pastor Tommy Orlando shows how the book of Exodus is not just Israel’s history—it’s our story of redemption.

Through the oppression of Pharaoh, the courage of the Hebrew midwives, and God’s sovereign hand in suffering, we learn two foundational truths:

1. Even in suffering, God’s sovereignty is at work.
2. The fear of the Lord conquers every tyrant—external or internal.

Discover how genuine freedom begins when we fear God above everything else, trust His promises more than our circumstances, and follow Him through every trial.

📖 Scripture: Exodus 1 | 1 Corinthians 10 | Genesis 15 | 1 Peter 1:6–9 | Matthew 10:27–28 | 2 Corinthians 6:17–7:1 | Proverbs 9:10
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📍 Series: Follow: The Story of Exodus

What is love? What is hate? Our culture’s definitions often twist both: love is reduced to blind affirmation, and hate is confused with any confrontation of sin. But the Bible paints a very different picture. True love tells the truth. True hate is not confronting sin, but leaving people enslaved to it.In this message, Pastor Tommy Orlando closes out our series The Way by showing how Jesus redefines love and hate. On the cross, He gave the ultimate confrontation of sin and the ultimate demonstration of love. As His followers, we are called to embody a love that is courageous enough to speak truth, and a hatred of sin that flows from our love for God and others.📖 Scripture: Proverbs 21:2, Luke 6:27–28, Matthew 5:43–45, 1 Corinthians 13:4–6, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Psalm 45:7, Proverbs 8:13, Romans 5:6–9🙌 Join us for The Way of Love and Hate as we explore how the way of Jesus leads us out of cultural confusion and into the freedom of His truth.

For many people, the idea of “faith” seems like blind optimism... believing without evidence. But biblical faith is nothing like that. Faith is not the absence of reason; it is trust rooted in the character and promises of God.

Today's sermon by Jesse Mathews

What did the first Christians call themselves? Before the word Christian was ever common, the earliest followers of Jesus described their faith as “The Way.”

In this message, The Way I: All Roads Lead, Pastor Tommy unpacks why that name matters—and how it directly speaks to one of the most pressing cultural questions of our day: Do all roads lead to God?

Through Scripture, history, and real-life examples, we’ll see why Jesus’ words in John 14:6 are the foundation of Christianity:

“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

Join us as we launch a brand-new series, The Way, exploring what it means to follow Jesus in a world full of competing ideas, philosophies, and promises of “truth.”

📖 Scripture focus: John 14:5–6, Acts 4:11–12, Romans 3:21–26
🎥 Series: The Way | Part 1 — “All Roads Lead”
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The story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15 doesn’t just reveal the wandering heart of humanity—it magnifies the extravagant grace of the Father.

Last week, we looked at the younger son’s rebellion and the way all forms of wandering—whether open rejection of God or subtle resistance to His call—leave us in a place of spiritual famine. But the parable doesn’t stop there.

This week, we focus on the Father’s response: the run, the robe, the ring, and the feast. Each one reveals God’s overwhelming grace, restoring us to full sonship, empowering us with His authority, and celebrating our return with joy beyond measure.

At the same time, Jesus shows us the heart of the older brother—resentful, legalistic, and blind to the Father’s goodness. His reaction warns us of what happens when religion replaces relationship and when we fail to rejoice in the salvation of the lost.

📖 Scripture: Luke 15:20–32

👉 In this message, you’ll discover:

• Why God’s grace is unreasonable and limitless.

• How the Father restores repentant sinners to full sonship.

• The danger of a hard heart like the older brother’s.

• Why rejoicing with heaven over the lost is the mark of true faith.

🙏 Take a step today: think of three people in your life—someone you love, someone you know, and someone who challenges you—and begin praying for their salvation.

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When Jesus taught, He often used stories—parables that cut through confusion and spoke directly to the heart. From the Good Samaritan to the unforgiving servant, the lost sheep to the pearl of great price, His stories carried Kingdom truths that people could not only understand but feel.

Among all of His parables, one of the most powerful is the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. It’s a story of rebellion, brokenness, humility, and ultimately the overwhelming grace of a Father who runs to meet His wandering child.

This message, When We Wander, reminds us that:

• All forms of rebellion—whether open or hidden—lead us away from the Father.

• A heart of repentance and humility opens the door to restoration.

• The Father is always waiting with open arms.

No matter how far you feel from God, there is hope. There is a way home. And when you return, you’ll discover His love and mercy in ways that will change your life forever.

📖 Scripture: Luke 15:11–24
🙏 We invite you to join us in this journey back to the Father’s embrace.

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Baptism Sunday is one of the greatest celebrations in the life of the church. It’s a day of joy, testimony, and transformation as believers publicly declare their decision to follow Jesus.

Pastor Tommy unpacks the meaning of baptism as more than just a ceremony—it’s a profound decision, a new destiny, and a beautiful identification with Christ and His church.

Through Scripture, illustrations, and timeless truth, we’re reminded that baptism is not about ritual but about following Jesus with no turning back. Whether you’re preparing for baptism, remembering your own, or simply rejoicing with others, this message will stir your heart and strengthen your faith.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 3; Matthew 28; Romans 6; Colossians 2; Acts 2, 8, 16
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📍 Message: I Have Decided – Baptism 2025

As we close our study of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Tommy Orlando unpacks Paul’s final and most concise challenge to the Corinthian church—and to us. In just a few short verses, Paul gives four powerful instructions: Be watchful. Stand firm. Act like grown-ups in the faith. Be strong. And he wraps them all in one supreme command: Let everything you do be done in love.

These aren’t just ancient words—they’re a practical roadmap for living as a faithful, vibrant community of light in a darkened world. From guarding against cultural creep to standing firm against theological compromise, from maturing in our faith to relying on God’s strength, this closing reminder brings the entire letter into focus.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13–24
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📍 Series: A City of Light

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In the final chapter of 1 Corinthians, Pastor Tommy Orlando draws our attention to the deeply personal and pastoral heart behind Paul’s boldest letter. After months of unpacking correction, rebuke, and spiritual instruction, we now hear the tone of a spiritual father—full of love, care, and encouragement.

Chapter 16 is more than a closing; it's a call to action for the church—care for one another, support the work of the gospel, remain strong in the faith, and let all that you do be done in love. It’s here that Paul not only defends truth, but displays the posture from which truth should always be delivered: love.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1–24

🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

📍 Series: A City of Light

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In A City of Light Part 27, Pastor Tommy Orlando brings us to the climactic conclusion of 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul declares the ultimate hope of the Christian: resurrection life. In a world consumed by temporary pleasures and fleeting achievements, this passage calls us to live with eternity in view.

What does the resurrection mean for your daily life? How does it change your motivation, your perseverance, and your perspective on suffering? With compelling clarity, Pastor Tommy explores how our future with Christ empowers our present faithfulness.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35–58
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📍 Series: A City of Light

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What if the resurrection of Jesus was more than just history—what if it was your hope for today?

In this message, Pastor Tommy continues our journey through 1 Corinthians 15, exploring the implications of Christ’s resurrection for our daily lives. Paul reminds us that the resurrection is not just a doctrinal truth—it’s a powerful hope that anchors us beyond the limits of this life. Discover how this foundational reality shapes our endurance, empowers our obedience, and secures our victory over sin and death.

📖 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:29–49
🎙 Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando
📍 Series: A City of Light

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In this powerful message from A City of Light, Pastor Tommy Orlando walks us deeper into 1 Corinthians 15, where Paul confronts a false teaching that denied the physical resurrection of Jesus—and therefore, the future resurrection hope of believers.

With personal testimony and scriptural depth, Pastor Tommy reminds us that Christ’s resurrection is not just an abstract doctrine—it’s the cornerstone of our forgiveness, our future, and our freedom.

📖 In this sermon, we explore:

• Why the resurrection of Jesus is essential to the Gospel

• The eternal consequences if Christ was not raised

• The danger of placing our hope solely in the things of this life

• How Christ’s victory over sin and death gives us a hope that transcends suffering, fear, and earthly circumstances

• Powerful testimonies of God’s healing and presence that point to His ongoing authority

Paul tells us, “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins... But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Cor. 15:17,20)

Jesus’ victory over the grave means your hope doesn’t have to be rooted in your circumstances—it can be anchored in eternity.

📍 Series: A City of Light – A Study in 1 Corinthians
📖 Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:12–20
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

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In this powerful new chapter of our A City of Light series, Pastor Tommy brings us to the foundational truth of our faith—the Gospel of Jesus Christ. After chapters of pastoral correction and instruction for church life, Paul shifts the focus in 1 Corinthians 15 to the message that makes it all possible: Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.

📖 In this message, we explore:

• Why the Gospel is not only the starting point but the sustaining force for Christian life

• How Christ’s death for our sins is central to our identity, forgiveness, and freedom

• Why His resurrection is the ultimate victory that empowers us to stand, serve, and sacrifice

• The security of knowing that we are fully known and fully loved because of the Gospel

• How this Gospel allows us to live beyond the striving of self-righteousness into a life of grateful obedience

Paul says this message is of first importance—and without it, all the correction and community Paul has been building toward would fall flat. But with it, we can stand, be saved, and live with hope that transcends this world.

📍 Series: A City of Light – A Study in 1 Corinthians

📖 Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:1–8

🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

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As we continue our A City of Light series through 1 Corinthians, we reach Paul’s final and most practical instruction on the use of spiritual gifts in the church. In chapter 14, Paul emphasizes a truth we cannot afford to miss: God’s gifts are powerful—but they must be used with purpose, humility, and order.

Paul’s concern isn’t to shut down the gifts because of misuse, but to pastor the church into maturity. The goal? That everything in our gatherings be done for the building up of the body of Christ.

📖 In this message, Pastor Tommy unpacks:

• Why misuse is not a reason for abandonment, but a call for discipled application

• What a Spirit-led, orderly and peaceful gathering looks like

• The context behind Paul’s comments on women remaining silent—and how this harmonizes with chapter 11

• How every believer can come ready to contribute, led by the Spirit

• The role of pastors and elders in safeguarding healthy, Spirit-empowered gatherings

Paul ends this section with a balanced challenge: “Earnestly desire to prophesy, do not forbid speaking in tongues, but let everything be done decently and in order.” That’s not a limitation—it’s a blueprint for a powerful, unified, Spirit-filled church.

📍 Series: A City of Light – A Study in 1 Corinthians
📖 Passage: 1 Corinthians 14:20–40
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Tommy Orlando

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