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Teaching Team
Our teaching team rotates every week as part of our weekend services. This allows us to have live teaching each week at every location and experience a variety of teaching styles. Under the leadership of Pastor Matt, the teaching team delivers the same message at each campus and, no matter which location you attend, it will always be focused on the Bible.
Central Location
In this powerful sermon from Mission City Church, Lead Pastor Matt Surber dives into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14–30. Exploring the story of the three servants, Pastor Matt unpacks the critical difference between fear-driven paralysis and active, risk-taking faith. Discover why fear disguised as caution is still unfaithfulness, and how our view of God’s character directly shapes how we use what He has given us. God isn't asking for perfection or comparing your gifts to others—He is calling for immediate, faithful action with whatever is in your hands. Watch now to learn how to stop burying your gifts and start living with bold faith today!
In this message, we dive into Jesus’s powerful parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19–31. This challenging story completely turns our cultural assumptions upside down, revealing that material prosperity in this life is not the final measure of God's blessing or the condition of our souls. Through this text, Jesus shines a spotlight on our hearts, exposing the danger of self-indulgence and trusting in worldly possessions rather than God’s Word. Ultimately, we are challenged to look beyond our own comfort, see the needs of those around us, and let Scripture truly transform how we live. Join us as we examine what it means to live with eternity in view and align our hearts with the heart of God.
In this message based on Matthew 7:24–27, we explore Jesus's final challenge at the end of the Sermon on the Mount: the parable of the two builders. While both builders heard the same words and faced the same storms, only the wise builder's house survived because he chose obedience over convenience. Our biggest challenge often isn't a lack of access to God's Word, but the tendency to stop at hearing instead of moving to action. True spiritual security doesn't come from merely acquiring knowledge or attending church, but from actively building our daily lives on Jesus. No matter what storms you are facing or how fragile your foundation feels, it is never too late to start rebuilding your life on the only rock that stands.
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a timely message from 1 Peter 2:11–17. In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to live as "strangers and exiles" in a nation we love deeply, but that ultimately isn't our eternal home. Looking at the powerful biblical examples of Daniel and the exiled Israelites, we discover how to be faithful, respectful, and active citizens without losing our ultimate loyalty to the Kingdom of God. Ultimately, we serve and honor our country best when we keep the cross above the flag and live completely under God's authority.
What does true forgiveness look like when we’ve been deeply hurt? In this powerful message based on Matthew 18:21–35, we dive into the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant to uncover a radical kingdom truth: the forgiven forgive. Through a moving personal story and Christ’s profound teachings, we explore how Peter’s question about the limits of forgiveness is met with God’s standard of infinite grace. Holding onto resentment only imprisons our own hearts, but drawing from God's inexhaustible storehouse allows us to fully release the debts of others. Join us as we learn to replace pride with humility and live out the boundless mercy we have already received.
What is the core question of the Christian faith when it comes to loving others? In this message, we dive into Luke 10:25-37 to explore Jesus's famous parable of the Good Samaritan. While many of us notice the needs around us, we often calculate the cost and choose to pass by the brokenness in our world. Through this powerful story, Jesus challenges us to move past mere feelings of pity and embrace a radical, inconvenient compassion that interrupts our schedules and costs our resources. True faith isn't defined by who we think qualifies as our neighbor, but by whether we choose to act like one. Join us as we learn what it means to stop for the hurting people on the side of our road and discover how to truly "go and do the same."
In Luke 15, Jesus tells three unforgettable stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and two lost sons. Each one reveals the searching heart of God; a God who does not wait for people to clean themselves up before He comes after them. This message reminds us that there are two ways to be lost: running from God in rebellion or staying near Him with a cold, self-righteous heart. The younger son discovers grace before performance, while the older brother exposes the danger of serving God without sharing His joy. Whether you feel far from God or quietly hardened inside the Father’s house, Jesus is still seeking you. The question is not whether God will welcome you home... the question is whether you will let yourself be found.
In Matthew 13, Jesus reveals why the same Word produces different responses in different hearts. Some reject it, some receive it shallowly, and some are choked by worry and distraction. But the blessed ones hear, understand, bear fruit, and remain. This sermon asks: what kind of soil are you?
What do you do when your mind is hurting, your emotions feel heavy, and your faith feels stretched thin? In this message, we look at the truth that God cares about every part of you: spirit, soul, and body. Salvation happens in an instant, but healing and sanctification often take time, honesty, and surrender. Through Scripture, we’ll see that even faithful people like Elijah, David, Jeremiah, and Heman wrestled with exhaustion, anxiety, sadness, and darkness. The good news is that God is not afraid of your honesty, and He invites you to renew your mind by replacing lies with His truth. No matter where you are today, healing begins with one step toward the God who is already moving toward you.
BACK TO ALL SERMONS
We look at Romans 7:14–25 and the honest words of Paul as he describes the internal struggle every believer knows too well. It’s the tension between wanting to do what is right and still finding ourselves pulled in the opposite direction. This passage pulls back the curtain on the real battle that takes place within the human heart.
Paul doesn’t hide from the struggl. Intead, he names it! Showing us we’re not alone in it. The Christian life is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of a deeper war between sin and the work of God within us.
At the center of it all is a question Paul asks that we all eventually face: “Who will rescue me?” And the answer changes everything. It’s not found in trying harder, but in Jesus Christ, who meets us in the middle of the battle.
If you’ve ever felt the gap between who you want to be and who you are, this message will help you see that struggle differently and point you to the only One who can truly rescue you.
North Location
In this powerful sermon from Mission City Church, Lead Pastor Matt Surber dives into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14–30. Exploring the story of the three servants, Pastor Matt unpacks the critical difference between fear-driven paralysis and active, risk-taking faith. Discover why fear disguised as caution is still unfaithfulness, and how our view of God’s character directly shapes how we use what He has given us. God isn't asking for perfection or comparing your gifts to others—He is calling for immediate, faithful action with whatever is in your hands. Watch now to learn how to stop burying your gifts and start living with bold faith today!
In this message, we dive into Jesus’s powerful parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19–31. This challenging story completely turns our cultural assumptions upside down, revealing that material prosperity in this life is not the final measure of God's blessing or the condition of our souls. Through this text, Jesus shines a spotlight on our hearts, exposing the danger of self-indulgence and trusting in worldly possessions rather than God’s Word. Ultimately, we are challenged to look beyond our own comfort, see the needs of those around us, and let Scripture truly transform how we live. Join us as we examine what it means to live with eternity in view and align our hearts with the heart of God.
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a timely message from 1 Peter 2:11–17. In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to live as "strangers and exiles" in a nation we love deeply, but that ultimately isn't our eternal home. Looking at the powerful biblical examples of Daniel and the exiled Israelites, we discover how to be faithful, respectful, and active citizens without losing our ultimate loyalty to the Kingdom of God. Ultimately, we serve and honor our country best when we keep the cross above the flag and live completely under God's authority.
What does true forgiveness look like when we’ve been deeply hurt? In this powerful message based on Matthew 18:21–35, we dive into the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant to uncover a radical kingdom truth: the forgiven forgive. Through a moving personal story and Christ’s profound teachings, we explore how Peter’s question about the limits of forgiveness is met with God’s standard of infinite grace. Holding onto resentment only imprisons our own hearts, but drawing from God's inexhaustible storehouse allows us to fully release the debts of others. Join us as we learn to replace pride with humility and live out the boundless mercy we have already received.
In Luke 15, Jesus tells three unforgettable stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and two lost sons. Each one reveals the searching heart of God; a God who does not wait for people to clean themselves up before He comes after them. This message reminds us that there are two ways to be lost: running from God in rebellion or staying near Him with a cold, self-righteous heart. The younger son discovers grace before performance, while the older brother exposes the danger of serving God without sharing His joy. Whether you feel far from God or quietly hardened inside the Father’s house, Jesus is still seeking you. The question is not whether God will welcome you home... the question is whether you will let yourself be found.
BACK TO ALL SERMONS
In Matthew 13, Jesus reveals why the same Word produces different responses in different hearts. Some reject it, some receive it shallowly, and some are choked by worry and distraction. But the blessed ones hear, understand, bear fruit, and remain. This sermon asks: what kind of soil are you?
What do you do when your mind is hurting, your emotions feel heavy, and your faith feels stretched thin? In this message, we look at the truth that God cares about every part of you: spirit, soul, and body. Salvation happens in an instant, but healing and sanctification often take time, honesty, and surrender. Through Scripture, we’ll see that even faithful people like Elijah, David, Jeremiah, and Heman wrestled with exhaustion, anxiety, sadness, and darkness. The good news is that God is not afraid of your honesty, and He invites you to renew your mind by replacing lies with His truth. No matter where you are today, healing begins with one step toward the God who is already moving toward you.
We look at Romans 7:14–25 and the honest words of Paul as he describes the internal struggle every believer knows too well. It’s the tension between wanting to do what is right and still finding ourselves pulled in the opposite direction. This passage pulls back the curtain on the real battle that takes place within the human heart.
Paul doesn’t hide from the struggl. Intead, he names it! Showing us we’re not alone in it. The Christian life is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of a deeper war between sin and the work of God within us.
At the center of it all is a question Paul asks that we all eventually face: “Who will rescue me?” And the answer changes everything. It’s not found in trying harder, but in Jesus Christ, who meets us in the middle of the battle.
If you’ve ever felt the gap between who you want to be and who you are, this message will help you see that struggle differently and point you to the only One who can truly rescue you.
In Romans 7:1-6, Paul continues his letter by showing us that freedom in Christ goes even deeper than being dead to sin... we have also been released from the law’s grip. Many Christians live as if God’s love rises and falls with their spiritual performance, turning faith into a checklist of fear and obligation. But Paul reminds us that through the death of Christ, our old relationship to condemnation is over. We now belong to the risen Jesus, not as people trying to earn love, but as people already held by it. This kind of freedom does not lower the standard; it changes the engine. Instead of serving God through fear, we are invited to live in the newness of the Spirit, bearing fruit from love, belonging, and grace.
In Romans 6:15-23, Paul confronts a question many people wrestle with: if God’s grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? The answer is clear... grace is not a loophole, and freedom in Christ was never meant to become permission to stay enslaved to sin. This passage reminds us that everyone serves something, and what we repeatedly surrender to will shape who we become. Paul invites us to “do the math” and honestly compare the fruit of sin with the gift of God. Sin promises freedom but pays in death, while God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ. In this message, we’ll see that real freedom is found not in living for ourselves, but in belonging fully to Him.
Romans 6 reminds us that the Christian life is not built on behavior change alone, but on a brand-new identity in Christ. Because of Jesus, our old self has been crucified with Him, and sin no longer has the authority to define or control us. Paul calls believers to live in light of what is already true: dead to sin, alive to God, and empowered by grace. This new life does not come from striving to earn God’s favor, but from trusting what Christ has already accomplished. As we learn to see ourselves through the lens of grace, obedience becomes a response to freedom - not a requirement for acceptance.
n Romans 6:1-4, Paul confronts a question that still matters today: if God’s grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? This message reminds us that grace is not permission to stay the same; it is the power of God that changes us from the inside out. Through Christ, the old life has been buried, sin no longer gets the final word, and believers are called to walk in newness of life. Christianity is not just about forgiveness; it is about resurrection, transformation, and a new identity in Jesus. Join us as we see how the gospel doesn’t simply touch up our lives... it makes us new!
Northwest Location
In this powerful sermon from Mission City Church, Lead Pastor Matt Surber dives into the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14–30. Exploring the story of the three servants, Pastor Matt unpacks the critical difference between fear-driven paralysis and active, risk-taking faith. Discover why fear disguised as caution is still unfaithfulness, and how our view of God’s character directly shapes how we use what He has given us. God isn't asking for perfection or comparing your gifts to others—He is calling for immediate, faithful action with whatever is in your hands. Watch now to learn how to stop burying your gifts and start living with bold faith today!
In this message, we dive into Jesus’s powerful parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke 16:19–31. This challenging story completely turns our cultural assumptions upside down, revealing that material prosperity in this life is not the final measure of God's blessing or the condition of our souls. Through this text, Jesus shines a spotlight on our hearts, exposing the danger of self-indulgence and trusting in worldly possessions rather than God’s Word. Ultimately, we are challenged to look beyond our own comfort, see the needs of those around us, and let Scripture truly transform how we live. Join us as we examine what it means to live with eternity in view and align our hearts with the heart of God.
In this message based on Matthew 7:24–27, we explore Jesus's final challenge at the end of the Sermon on the Mount: the parable of the two builders. While both builders heard the same words and faced the same storms, only the wise builder's house survived because he chose obedience over convenience. Our biggest challenge often isn't a lack of access to God's Word, but the tendency to stop at hearing instead of moving to action. True spiritual security doesn't come from merely acquiring knowledge or attending church, but from actively building our daily lives on Jesus. No matter what storms you are facing or how fragile your foundation feels, it is never too late to start rebuilding your life on the only rock that stands.
Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a timely message from 1 Peter 2:11–17. In this sermon, we explore what it truly means to live as "strangers and exiles" in a nation we love deeply, but that ultimately isn't our eternal home. Looking at the powerful biblical examples of Daniel and the exiled Israelites, we discover how to be faithful, respectful, and active citizens without losing our ultimate loyalty to the Kingdom of God. Ultimately, we serve and honor our country best when we keep the cross above the flag and live completely under God's authority.
What does true forgiveness look like when we’ve been deeply hurt? In this powerful message based on Matthew 18:21–35, we dive into the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant to uncover a radical kingdom truth: the forgiven forgive. Through a moving personal story and Christ’s profound teachings, we explore how Peter’s question about the limits of forgiveness is met with God’s standard of infinite grace. Holding onto resentment only imprisons our own hearts, but drawing from God's inexhaustible storehouse allows us to fully release the debts of others. Join us as we learn to replace pride with humility and live out the boundless mercy we have already received.
What is the core question of the Christian faith when it comes to loving others? In this message, we dive into Luke 10:25-37 to explore Jesus's famous parable of the Good Samaritan. While many of us notice the needs around us, we often calculate the cost and choose to pass by the brokenness in our world. Through this powerful story, Jesus challenges us to move past mere feelings of pity and embrace a radical, inconvenient compassion that interrupts our schedules and costs our resources. True faith isn't defined by who we think qualifies as our neighbor, but by whether we choose to act like one. Join us as we learn what it means to stop for the hurting people on the side of our road and discover how to truly "go and do the same."
In Luke 15, Jesus tells three unforgettable stories about a lost sheep, a lost coin, and two lost sons. Each one reveals the searching heart of God; a God who does not wait for people to clean themselves up before He comes after them. This message reminds us that there are two ways to be lost: running from God in rebellion or staying near Him with a cold, self-righteous heart. The younger son discovers grace before performance, while the older brother exposes the danger of serving God without sharing His joy. Whether you feel far from God or quietly hardened inside the Father’s house, Jesus is still seeking you. The question is not whether God will welcome you home... the question is whether you will let yourself be found.
In Matthew 13, Jesus reveals why the same Word produces different responses in different hearts. Some reject it, some receive it shallowly, and some are choked by worry and distraction. But the blessed ones hear, understand, bear fruit, and remain. This sermon asks: what kind of soil are you?
What do you do when your mind is hurting, your emotions feel heavy, and your faith feels stretched thin? In this message, we look at the truth that God cares about every part of you: spirit, soul, and body. Salvation happens in an instant, but healing and sanctification often take time, honesty, and surrender. Through Scripture, we’ll see that even faithful people like Elijah, David, Jeremiah, and Heman wrestled with exhaustion, anxiety, sadness, and darkness. The good news is that God is not afraid of your honesty, and He invites you to renew your mind by replacing lies with His truth. No matter where you are today, healing begins with one step toward the God who is already moving toward you.
BACK TO ALL SERMONS
We look at Romans 7:14–25 and the honest words of Paul as he describes the internal struggle every believer knows too well. It’s the tension between wanting to do what is right and still finding ourselves pulled in the opposite direction. This passage pulls back the curtain on the real battle that takes place within the human heart.
Paul doesn’t hide from the struggl. Intead, he names it! Showing us we’re not alone in it. The Christian life is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of a deeper war between sin and the work of God within us.
At the center of it all is a question Paul asks that we all eventually face: “Who will rescue me?” And the answer changes everything. It’s not found in trying harder, but in Jesus Christ, who meets us in the middle of the battle.
If you’ve ever felt the gap between who you want to be and who you are, this message will help you see that struggle differently and point you to the only One who can truly rescue you.
In Romans 7:1-6, Paul continues his letter by showing us that freedom in Christ goes even deeper than being dead to sin... we have also been released from the law’s grip. Many Christians live as if God’s love rises and falls with their spiritual performance, turning faith into a checklist of fear and obligation. But Paul reminds us that through the death of Christ, our old relationship to condemnation is over. We now belong to the risen Jesus, not as people trying to earn love, but as people already held by it. This kind of freedom does not lower the standard; it changes the engine. Instead of serving God through fear, we are invited to live in the newness of the Spirit, bearing fruit from love, belonging, and grace.
In Romans 6:15-23, Paul confronts a question many people wrestle with: if God’s grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? The answer is clear... grace is not a loophole, and freedom in Christ was never meant to become permission to stay enslaved to sin. This passage reminds us that everyone serves something, and what we repeatedly surrender to will shape who we become. Paul invites us to “do the math” and honestly compare the fruit of sin with the gift of God. Sin promises freedom but pays in death, while God gives eternal life through Jesus Christ. In this message, we’ll see that real freedom is found not in living for ourselves, but in belonging fully to Him.
Romans 6 reminds us that the Christian life is not built on behavior change alone, but on a brand-new identity in Christ. Because of Jesus, our old self has been crucified with Him, and sin no longer has the authority to define or control us. Paul calls believers to live in light of what is already true: dead to sin, alive to God, and empowered by grace. This new life does not come from striving to earn God’s favor, but from trusting what Christ has already accomplished. As we learn to see ourselves through the lens of grace, obedience becomes a response to freedom - not a requirement for acceptance.
In Romans 6:1-4, Paul confronts a question that still matters today: if God’s grace covers sin, does it really matter how we live? This message reminds us that grace is not permission to stay the same; it is the power of God that changes us from the inside out. Through Christ, the old life has been buried, sin no longer gets the final word, and believers are called to walk in newness of life. Christianity is not just about forgiveness; it is about resurrection, transformation, and a new identity in Jesus. Join us as we see how the gospel doesn’t simply touch up our lives... it makes us new!
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