Episodios

  • Saints in the City: Relationships Pt. 1 | 1 Corinthians 7:1-16
    Jul 13 2025

    In every season—married or single—God calls His people to live with faithfulness and devotion to Him. In 1 Corinthians 7:1–16, Paul teaches that we are not our own, but belong to the Lord, and our relationships should reflect that reality. In this message, Pastor Wesley Welch encourages us to live out our identity in Christ with steadfast faith, knowing that God honors those who walk in obedience.

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    33 m
  • Saints in the City: The Trap | 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
    Jul 6 2025

    In a culture that separates the body from spiritual life, the gospel declares that our bodies matter to God. In 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, Paul reminds believers that they are not their own—they were bought with a price. In this message, Pastor Ben Palka calls us to honor God with our bodies, living in the freedom and dignity that come from belonging to Christ.

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    33 m
  • Saints in the City: Lawsuits, Loss, & the Lord | 1 Corinthians 6:1-11
    Jun 29 2025

    When conflict arises, how we respond reveals what we truly believe about the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, Paul confronts the church for turning to worldly courts instead of living out their new identity in Christ. In this message, Pastor Wesley Welch unpacks how God calls His people to pursue reconciliation, holiness, and unity as those who have been washed, sanctified, and justified in the name of Jesus.

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    37 m
  • A People for His Mission | 1 Peter 2:6-10
    Jun 22 2025

    In a world that often leaves us feeling rejected or unsure of our identity, God offers us a firm foundation in Christ. In 1 Peter 2:6–10, we are reminded that believers are chosen, royal, and dearly loved, built upon the cornerstone of Jesus Himself. Guest Pastor Ben Baber proclaims the hope and purpose found in belonging to God, who calls us out of darkness into His marvelous light.

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    40 m
  • Saints in the City: When Saints Look Like the City | 1 Corinthians 5
    Jun 15 2025

    When sin is tolerated in the church, it harms both individuals and the whole body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 5, Paul urges the church to pursue holiness by addressing sin with truth and love. In this message, Pastor Wesley Welch explores how God's call to purity flows from His love for His people and His desire to dwell among a holy, restored community.

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    33 m
  • Saints in the City: God-Centered Life | 1 Corinthians 4:1-7
    Jun 1 2025

    Paul calls the church to a deeper understanding of what it means to follow Christ, not through self-promotion or comparison but through faithful service. Pastor Ben Palka walks through 1 Corinthians 4:1–7, where believers are reminded that they are servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. What matters most is not how others view us but whether we are found faithful by the One who truly judges. Paul warns against pride and boasting, asking, “What do you have that you did not receive?” The call is clear: humility, not self-importance, marks those who live in light of the gospel. The church is invited to rest in God’s grace and live not for the praise of people but for the commendation of Christ.

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    33 m
  • Saints in the City: Building What Lasts | 1 Corinthians 3
    May 25 2025

    The growth of God's people does not come from human effort or worldly wisdom, but through God who gives the increase. Pastor Wesley Welch walks through 1 Corinthians 3, emphasizing that while leaders may plant or water, it is ultimately God who causes growth. Paul challenges the church to rise above divisions and immaturity, recognizing that we are God’s field, God’s building. In a world obsessed with status and success, the church is called to build on the only true foundation: Jesus Christ. We are called to labor with an eternal perspective as God’s fellow workers.

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    34 m
  • Saints in the City: We Have the Mind of Christ | 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
    May 18 2025

    The wisdom of God often appears foolish to the world, but it is the very power that saves us. Pastor Ben Palka walks through 1 Corinthians 2:6–16, showing how true understanding comes not through human insight but through the revelation of the Spirit. Paul reminds us that we have been given the mind of Christ—enabling us to discern spiritual truth and live accordingly. In a culture that prizes cleverness and opinion, the church is called to depend on the Spirit to know and follow God.

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    32 m