The Call To Forgive

Vision Sunday - Welcome HOME

In this powerful Vision Sunday message, Pastor Matt Slocum aligns us with Jesus's core mission—bringing heaven to earth—and announces the exciting launch of HOME gatherings this September! Designed to bridge the gap between Sunday mornings and small groups, HOME focuses on fostering deeper relational discipleship across the Northland through four pillars: Harmony (Pursuing profound unity) Organic (Building life-giving relationships) Missional (Serving our local communities) Encouragement (Lifting up our neighbors) Watch the full message to get a first look at our upcoming summer series on Israel and the End Times, a critical security update for our July 19th Mission Sunday, and a personal challenge from Pastor Matt on how to pray about your unique purpose in this next season. Every part has a role to play—welcome HOME!

The Holy Spirit In You

What if the most profound relationship you will ever experience isn't found across a room, but inside your own chest? In this powerful continuation of the God Is Relational series, Pastor Matt Slocum unpacks a truth that is easy to memorize but beautifully disruptive to live out: The Holy Spirit In You. Too often, we relegate the Holy Spirit to an abstract theological concept, a mystical force, or a silent partner in our faith. But if God is inherently relational, then the indwelling of the Spirit is the ultimate expression of intimate, personal connection. This service is a compelling invitation to move past a distant, transactional religion and step into a living, breathing internal presence that radically transforms your identity, your struggles, and the way you relate to the world around you.

How Is Your Soul?

Some of us have mastered saying “I’m fine”… while quietly carrying a soul that’s exhausted, disconnected, or hurting. This week’s message asks a deeper question: How is your soul? Did you know the word "soul" in the Bible doesn't mean what most of us think it means? It's not just the eternal, non-physical part of you. It's all of you — physical, emotional, mental, spiritual. Your whole embodied existence. So when we ask how is your soul? — we're asking how is all of that going? Our world is so disconnected from one another that a staggering 72% of teenagers are going to AI for connection and emotional support. Not people. AI. The church has to wake up. Because real connection — being truly known by God and by people — isn't just a "nice to have." It's the whole thing. Love God, love people. It's the greatest command for a reason. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, emotionally numb, spiritually dry, or just tired of surface-level relationships… you need this message. It will challenge you, untie some things, and give you a practical step to take this week. Watch it. Then ask someone in your life the question that actually matters. #NWCKC #NewWineChurch #Psalm42 #Soul #GodIsRelational

Comfort and Connection

In this week’s message from our God Is Relational series, we looked at how God designed us to find healing, strength, and life through relationship — first with Him, and then with one another. Many of us respond to pain by becoming guarded, while others begin grasping for connection. But God is inviting us into something deeper: to become rooted and grounded in love. The question for us this week is simple but powerful: What do you need? God meets our needs, and so often, He does it through the body of Christ. Join us as we continue learning what it means to live fully known, fully loved, and deeply connected. #NWCKC #NewWineChurch #GodisRelational #TheTrinity #GodisLove #MothersDay2026

The Call To Forgive

Ever felt like you were drinking poison and waiting for something to happen to the other person? That’s the reality of holding onto a grudge. In this message, Pastor Wes dives into Matthew 18 to explore "The Call to Forgive." He breaks down why forgiveness isn't about letting someone off the hook—it’s about letting yourself out of a "prison of torment." Pastor Wes shares practical insights on: The difference between forgiving (a solo move between you and God) and reconciling (which takes two). How to keep healthy boundaries while still letting go of bitterness. Why "70 times 7" is more about your freedom than it is about the math. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the past or wondered how to move forward after being hurt, this conversation is for you. Let's learn how to break the chains of the past and start living with a lighter heart.