Current Sermon Series

Next Goal Wins:  Playing for More than a Win

This summer, as the world gathers for the World Cup, we’re exploring the surprising, joyful, and deeply human story behind the film Next Goal Wins. It’s the true tale of the American Samoa soccer team—once known for the worst loss in World Cup history—and their journey toward courage, belonging, and hope. Each week we’ll pair scenes from the movie with Scripture as we reflect on what it means to grow, to believe in one another, and to discover that God is at work long before the scoreboard changes. Come join the team as we learn to celebrate small beginnings, embrace our beautiful diversity, and pursue the “one goal” God is calling us toward as a community.

June 28 – When You Feel Like An Underdog | 1 Samuel 16:1 – 13

When the world sees an underdog, God sees someone chosen and beloved. This week reminds us that dignity and calling come before any scoreboard changes.

July 5 – Celebrate Small Beginnings | Mark 4:26 – 32

God’s kingdom often begins in small, hidden ways before it grows into something we can see. This week celebrates the courage to keep showing up, trying again, and trusting that growth is happening.

July 12 – A Coach Who Believes in You | John 21:1 – 19 (Round Table Worship)

Like Jesus restoring Peter, God meets us with grace and calls us forward in love.  This week explores the power of people who believe in us—and the invitation to become that kind of encouragement for others.

July 19 – A Team Made of Misfits | Acts 10:34 – 48 (Damian Okenwa, Seminarian)

God brings together people the world might overlook, misunderstand, or keep apart. This week celebrates the beautifully diverse team God forms for love,
belonging, and shared purpose.

July 26 – Just One Goal:  Hope that Changes Things | Isaiah 40:25 - 31

Sometimes the greatest victory is not the goal itself, but the hope and community formed along the way. This week points us toward the renewing strength of God and the hope that changes how we live together.