Nick Hughes

Does Prayer Make A Difference?

Does prayer really work, or are we just talking to the ceiling? Many of us know we should pray, yet we wonder whether it changes anything.

In this message from the series Honest to God Questions, Dr. Nicholas Hughes follows Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26:36–46, on the night before the cross. Using the acrostic ASK, he shows three ways prayer makes a difference. Through prayer we...

Doesn't Science Contradict the Bible?

Can you trust your science textbook and still trust your Bible? In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions people carry into — or away from — church: does science make God unnecessary? Rooted in Psalm 33:6-9, we explore why understanding how the universe works doesn't erase the One who spoke it into being. Science tells you how the world works. Scripture tells you who ma...

Why Doesn't God Prove Himself to Doubters?

In 1910, a single fingerprint pressed into wet paint convicted a killer — no witness needed. The mark was enough. In this message from Romans 1:18-25, Dr. Nicholas Hughes asks whether God has done the same thing: left evidence everywhere, evidence we've simply stopped noticing.

Kicking off the series "Honest to God Questions," this sermon tackles one of the doubts many of us carry but ...

Have you ever gotten so used to being comfortable that you stopped noticing what it cost you?

The church at Laodicea had. They were wealthy, self-sufficient, and perfectly satisfied. Jesus tells them exactly what that satisfaction had done to them. They were not hot enough to heal, not cold enough to refresh, just lukewarm enough to turn Jesus' stomach. He doesn't correct their theology or confront a sin they were flaunting. He conf...

Have you ever stood outside a locked door?

The church at Philadelphia knew that feeling. They'd been pushed out of their synagogue and cut off from the community that shaped their whole identity. They had little strength, no influence, and nobody important in their pews, and yet Jesus doesn't send them a single word of correction.

Instead, He tells them about a door. They don't have to force this door open either, because Jesus has a...

Have you ever kept everything running—the routine, the schedule, the appearance—while something inside had quietly stopped?

The church at Sardis had a stellar reputation. Nobody in town would've said a bad word about them. But Jesus looked past the reputation and said something no church wants to hear: "You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead."

Join Pastor Nick for "Dead as a Doornail," part five of the Di...

Have you ever learned to live with something you know is wrong? Not something dramatic, just a small compromise you excused because it seemed easier than confronting it?

The church in Thyatira knew that struggle. They were busy, growing, and full of good works, but they had learned to tolerate a false teacher who was leading them into compromise, one small step at a time. Jesus praised their labor, but He wouldn't overlook what they...

Have you ever caved under pressure? Have you ever said nothing when you should've spoken up, or gone along with the room just to keep the peace?

The church in Pergamum knew that struggle intimately. They were surrounded by idol worship, emperor worship, and a culture that pressured them to compromise at every turn. But Jesus had a word for them: I know where you live. And I'm calling you to hold your ground.

Join Pastor Nick for "Und...

Have you ever wondered if faithfulness is really worth it? Ever wanted to throw in the towel when following Jesus got hard?

A small, persecuted church in Smyrna knew that feeling well — poor, pressured, and staring down real suffering for their faith. But Jesus had a message for them: I know. I see you. And I'm faithful to you.

Join Pastor Nick for "Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit," part two of the Direct Message seri...

What if Jesus sent you a direct message today?  What would be the content of that message?

In this opening sermon in the Direct Message series, we journey to the church at Ephesus—a church that was busy, faithful, and doctrinally sound, yet had drifted from its first love.

Jesus' words are just as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago. It's possible to work for Jesus without walking closely with Jesus. Duty is...

What if one of the most important places your faith is shaped isn’t the church—but your home? In this Father’s Day message from our Summer School series, Nick Hughes opens Deuteronomy 6:1–9 to show that the home is one of God’s primary classrooms for discipleship. In Home Economics, we’ll explore what it means to live well, love well, and lead well so that the truth of God is passed from one gene...

What does God think about our bodies? In this message from the Summer School series, Nick Hughes explores the biblical connection between physical health and spiritual growth. Discover why physical fitness is not the goal of the Christian life, but can be a valuable spiritual discipline that helps us honor God, serve others, and pursue a life of godliness. Based on 1 Corinthians 6:19–20, this message offers practical and bibl...

What comes to mind when you hear the word “church”? For some, it’s a building. For others, it’s a worship service or a denomination. But what if the church is something far more significant?

In this message from Ephesians 4:1–6, Pastor Nick Hughes explores God’s design for the church and why belonging to a local body of believers is essential to the Christian life. Discover what makes the church u...

What happened on the cross, and why does it still matter today?

In this Good Friday message, Nick Hughes explores the meaning of Jesus’ death through the image of The Shadow of the Cross. Far more than a symbol of suffering, the cross stands at the center of God’s plan of salvation, revealing His love, offering forgiveness, and providing hope for all who trust in Christ. Whether you are a longtime believer or simply curi...

Have you ever been angry when God didn’t do things your way?

In this message from Jonah 4, Nick Hughes examines the surprising ending of Jonah’s story. After witnessing one of the greatest spiritual awakenings in history, Jonah finds himself frustrated by God’s mercy and struggling with his own heart. This message challenges us to examine our attitudes, align our hearts with God’s compassion, and celebrate th...

Have you ever wished you could start over?

In this message from Jonah 3, Nick Hughes explores the God of second chances. After running from God’s call and experiencing the consequences of his disobedience, Jonah receives an opportunity to begin again. This message reminds us that our failures do not have to define us, God’s grace is greater than our mistakes, and it is never too late to obey His voice. No matter where yo...

What do you do when your choices leave you in deep trouble?

In this message from Jonah 2, Nick Hughes explores Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the great fish and the hope that can be found even in life’s darkest moments. When we reach the end of ourselves, we discover that God has not abandoned us. No matter how far you’ve fallen or how desperate your situation may seem, God’s grace is deeper than your troub...

Have you ever known what God wanted you to do—and run the other way?

In this message from Jonah 1, Nick Hughes explores the story of a reluctant prophet who tried to outrun God’s call. Through Jonah’s rebellion, we discover God’s relentless grace, the futility of running from His presence, and the hope that even our failures can become opportunities for redemption. Whether you’re far from God or struggl...