Misunderstanding the Kingdom: Revolution Rising (Week 5)

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti reminds us that Jesus cares about all suffering but cares most about eternal suffering; in Mark 1 he heals many and restores dignity, yet at dawn he prays and moves on to preach because that is why he comes. We respond by trusting his timing in our pain, seeking not just […]
Trunk or Treat
Young Adults Bonfire Night
Authority: Revolution Rising (Week 4)

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti has taught that Jesus has displayed supernatural authority—affirmed at His baptism, proven in the wilderness, and shown in Mark 1 as demons have obeyed Him—revealing that our knowledge, position, experience, and power have proved insufficient without the Holy Spirit. He has urged us to move from admiration to Spirit-led obedience, seeing […]
Baptism Class
More Precious Than: Revolution Rising (Week 3)

Elder Kyle Gustafson explains that Mark presents Jesus calling fishermen to immediate, costly discipleship, showing that following Jesus requires laying down identity, possessions, and relationships. He urges listeners to reorder their priorities under Christ and trust that Jesus transforms them and gives them a new identity.
Collide FallFest
The Leader Of The Revolution: Revolution Rising (Week 2)

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti explains that Mark writes to persecuted believers and shows through Jesus’ baptism, temptation, and start of ministry that God uses testing and trial to advance His kingdom. He calls the church to repent and believe, trust Scripture over impulse, and live as the light of the world with meekness, mercy, sacrifice, […]
The Revolution Begins: Revolution Rising (Week 1)

Lead Pastor Joe Valenti starts a new series in Mark and explains that Jesus brings a different kind of revolution—humility, servanthood, and repentance—not swords or politics. He says Mark urges us to examine our hearts first, as John the Baptist prepares the way, and he invites us to turn to Jesus and let the Holy […]
CVC Youth Bowling Night
Bill Amacher
Jeff Marlow