In the Presence: What Did Jesus Come to Do?

One Big Truth: God Loves You

Kicking off the summer series One Big Truth, Noah brings it back to the most foundational truth in all of Scripture: God loves you. Using 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 2:5-6, and John 3:16, this message walks students through three practical steps: believing God's love, receiving it, and giving it away to others. The God of the universe made every single one of us in his image just to love us... And the crazy part is, most of us don't even know it. If you've ever wondered what your life could look like if you truly believed God loved you, this is the message to start with.

One Big Truth: How to Have the Best Summer Ever

In this fun and practical message, Noah lays out a four-point game plan for making the most of summer, and it starts with giving your summer to the God who created it. Drawing from Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Gospels, this message challenges students to prioritize godly friendships, go deeper in their relationship with Jesus through prayer and reading the Word, and, maybe most surprisingly, to just enjoy themselves - Because as Pastor Noah reminds us, Jesus loves having fun, and one of the most holy things you can do this summer is embrace the joy and simplicity of being a kid again.

Noah Arevalo's Introduction & Testimony

In this special introductory message, students at Great Oaks get to meet their new youth pastor, Noah, as he shares his story from the very beginning. From accepting Jesus at six years old, to hearing God's voice for the first time at thirteen, to walking through anxiety, depression, and a family on the verge of falling apart, Noah holds nothing back. His story is raw, real, and full of proof that God doesn't waste a single moment of your life. If you've ever wondered whether God still moves today, this one is for you.

In the Presence: You Are Loved

In this episode of the Student Service Podcast, Alec reflects on the heart behind Jesus’ ministry and the message He consistently showed throughout the Gospels: that people are deeply loved by God. In a world filled with confusion, brokenness, and insecurity, this message reminds students that Jesus came not only to save us from sin, but also to guide us, care for us, and reveal God’s true character to humanity. Through Scripture and personal encouragement, students are challenged to hold onto their faith, remember their purpose, and continue being a light in the world around them.

In the Presence: What Did Jesus Come to Do?

This week, we continue the In the Presence series by asking one of the most important questions in Christianity: What did Jesus actually come to earth to do? Through Scripture and practical teaching, this message unpacks how Jesus came to reveal the true heart of the Father, guide people through a broken and confusing world, and ultimately take our sin upon Himself on the cross. Students are reminded that they are deeply loved by God, never abandoned in their struggles, and invited into relationship with the One who gave everything to bring them life.