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Salt of the Earth: Solitude

May 17, 2026
Solitude
Scott Axtmann

What if the thing your soul needs most is something the modern world constantly pulls you away from? In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant motion, Pastor Scott invites us into the forgotten spiritual practice of solitude. Drawing from the life of Jesus and the testimony of saints throughout history, this message explores why silence and stillness may be essential for true intimacy with God. With vulnerable personal stories and practical encouragement, Pastor Scott challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level devotion and experience the transforming love of God in the quiet places.


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Salt of the Earth: Celebration

May 10, 2026
Celebration
Scott Axtmann

What if celebration isn’t just something we do, but a powerful way we love others? In this message Pastor Scott explores how joy, honor, and gratitude are actually spiritual disciplines that shape our hearts and relationships. He unpacks why learning to truly celebrate others can push back against jealousy, deepen our faith, and transform ordinary moments into something meaningful. Plus, he offers simple, practical ways to celebrate well that might just change how you show up for the people in your life.


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Salt of the Earth: Contemplation

May 3, 2026
Contemplation
Vicky Griffiths

In this message from the “Salt of the Earth” series, Vicky unpacks what contemplation really looks like in everyday life. In a world full of noise and distraction, she explains how slowing down and thinking deeply about God’s Word can actually change us from the inside out. She breaks it down in a simple, practical way, making it clear this isn’t just for the super spiritual, it’s something anyone can grow in. The result is a deeper connection with God and a life that begins to bear real, lasting fruit.


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Salt of the Earth: Scripture

April 26, 2026
Scripture
Scott Axtmann

Pastor Scott continues the Salt of the Earth series with a powerful invitation to rediscover the life changing beauty of God’s Word, revealing who God is, how we are saved, and how we are meant to live. He challenges us not just to know Scripture, but to truly submit to it, warning how easily we can drift into reshaping truth around our own preferences. With practical and heartfelt guidance, he calls us to approach the Bible with humility, seek true understanding, keep it active in our daily lives, and take its warnings seriously. This message is both a wake up call and an encouragement to go deeper, because in God’s Word we do not just find truth, we find life.


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Salt of the Earth: A Life With God Through Prayer

April 19, 2026
A Life With God Through Prayer
Scott Axtmann

Pastor Scott opens the Salt of the Earth series with a powerful call to real prayer as a daily, honest relationship with God that shapes every part of life. He challenges both cultural indifference and empty routine, urging us to seek God with authenticity, even in dryness or struggle. With practical insight, he reminds us that prayer is not about perfection but persistence. Keep showing up, because a deep and transformative life with God is built through prayer.


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Salt of the Earth: Introduction

April 12, 2026
Salt of the Earth Series Introduction
Scott Axtmann

This opening message introduces the “Salt of the Earth” series. Scott will explore what it truly looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life, often in ways that stand in contrast to cultural norms. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 5, believers are called to live distinct, “salty” lives that preserve goodness and reflect God’s character in the world. Scott warns against “practical atheism,” where people believe the right things but fail to live them out, highlighting ignorance, compromise, and rebellion as common reasons.


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