TKG Message | 08.07.2026
In this message, Pastor Chris Mitchell, Jr. led the church through a tender and honest reflection on what it means to abide in God's love without reaching for substitutes. Drawing from Psalm 45, Song of Songs, and the story of Jesus as the true vine, he reminded us that fruitfulness is never something we strive for — it flows naturally from remaining close to Him. A recurring thread through the evening was the danger of fear-of-lack, that quiet, restless feeling that we are missing something, which slowly puts other things in the driver's seat of our lives. Pastor Chris also walked the congregation through the seven major themes that have shaped the ministry's teaching throughout 2026, everything from intimacy with God and communion at the table, to family rhythms, holiness, and prophetic witness. Each theme pointed back to the same invitation: stop comparing, stop striving, and fix your eyes on the one your soul loves. The evening closed with communion, prayer for a congregant heading on a mission trip to Southeast Asia, and a celebration of August birthdays. If you have been feeling worn out or pulled in too many directions lately, this message is worth sitting with.
Scripture References: Psalm 45:1, Song of Songs 2:4, Matthew 6:22, John 15, 2 Corinthians 2:14, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Revelation 19:10, Amos 3:7, Daniel 7:25, Deuteronomy 8, 1 Corinthians 14, John 6:57–58, Jeremiah 29:7, Psalm 23, Psalm 119:89
