sound doctrine in a noisy world

We live in a noisy world—full of opinions, arguments, and voices competing for our attention. Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World is a journey through 1 Timothy that helps us learn how to hear God clearly. Rather than reacting to the noise, this series invites us to develop discernment that leads to humility, wisdom that anchors to truth, and a faith that actually transforms the way we live.

Guard the Center [Part 1]

Pastor Chris Voigt

February 22, 2026

We live in a world that is full of noise. It's all around us - from traffic to television, notifications and conversations. And if the external noise isn't noisy enough, the voices in your head can add another layer to the mix of noise swirling around you. Our world can be loud, distracting and confusing. But we don't have to get swallowed up by it.

This Sunday we're beginning a new series we've titled, Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World. We'll be working our way through the New Testament book of 1 Timothy. Written by the apostle Paul, to his young mentee, Timothy, it's a letter filled with encouragement for navigating the confusion of competing voices in both the culture of Timothy's day and in ours.

Order for the Sake of the Gospel [Part 2]

Pastor Chris Voigt

March 1, 2026

Do you wear glasses? Or maybe you have a family member who does? Being able to see clearly impacts everything about daily life. And if your lenses aren't quite right, it can create significant difficulty! Looking at things through the correct lens makes all the difference.

We're in week 2 of our series titled, Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World. And we'll be taking a look at one of the most challenging and perhaps, misunderstood passages in the New Testament. Misunderstood in large part because we often read it through the wrong lens. This week, we'll uncover Paul's deepest passion, and his practical principles for making sure that nothing hinders the truth of the gospel.

Qualified to Inspire [Part 3]

Pastor Michelle Snook

March 8, 2026

Most of you know that when the sun is out and the weather is warm, I like to run. Well... 'like' might be a bit of a stretch, but I do work out regularly. Even though I run almost daily when the days are nice, I'm not up for running any marathons. Been there, done that... and once was enough. It takes a lot of training - strengthening, increased lung capacity, and endurance to do a marathon. You don't just wake up one day and decide to go for it. And it's not just about putting one foot in front of the other. You have to put in the preparation over time and build up to it. Otherwise, you'll crash and burn.

We're in week 3 of our series titled, Sound Doctrine in a Noisy World. In this section of his first letter to Timothy, Paul unpacks what's

required for someone who serves in a leadership role in the church. And, surprisingly, it has almost nothing to do with skill or ability. Rather, leadership has everything to do with integrity - the kind that's built over the long haul, through difficulty, challenge, and testing that results in spiritual strength, emotional health, faithfulness, patience, and grace. It's a lot like developing the ability to run a marathon.