Reach Church - Everett

When Jonah found himself in the belly of a fish, he finally prayed—and his "deep water prayer" shows us how to pray in crisis. In this message, Pastor Sean Gasperetti unpacks Jonah 2 and highlights four ways we can call on God when we’re stuck: honestly, scripturally, reverently, and dependently. Even in our lowest moments, God hears, responds, and delivers.

In Jonah 1, we meet a prophet on the run—fleeing God’s call and finding himself in a storm of his own making. But even in Jonah’s rebellion, God’s mercy is already in motion, chasing him down with grace he didn’t ask for. Listen as Pastor Sean breaks down the initial moments of Jonah's documented story, inviting us to encounter God's mercy in our own lives as well.

In his sermon, Pastor Sean explores the story of Stephen, a man "full of the Holy Spirit" who stood boldly for his faith even unto death. In this sermon we, learn how Stephen's unwavering courage, fixed gaze on Jesus, and deep trust in the Holy Spirit allowed him to endure immense pressure and bear fruit beyond his years. This message challenges us to consider what it takes to stand firm in our faith when the heat is on.

When God pours out his Spirit, he creates a people committed to his Word, to one another, and to his mission. These commitments are not flashy—they’re just faithful. In this message, guest speaker Pastor Jon Walker continues our series and unpacks what it looks like to be a church with the right commitments.

When the crowd heard Peter’s message, they were cut to the heart—because the Spirit was at work. In this message, Pastor Sean unpacks a no-frills church growth strategy: repentance, baptism, and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Discover how God builds His church through ordinary people responding in faith.

Pastor Sean unpacks the first Christian message ever preached after Jesus’ ascension, showing how Peter boldly proclaimed Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecy, the reigning King, and the gracious Savior who invites all to be saved. Through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Peter’s Spirit-filled preaching, we see the foundation of the Church and the unstoppable power of the gospel message.

Philip McCallum, Founder of Philips House and Lead Outreach Pastor of Everegreen Church, continues our series of The Birth of the Church. In Acts 2, we see the Holy Spirit move on the disciples. Pastor Philip underscores important historical truths, shedding light on the Jewish traditions surrounding Pentecost, and in so doing, we are challenged and encouraged to remember the power of waiting in expectation for God and His Spirit.

God’s plan has always been to build His covenant community — His people, the Church — empowered by the Holy Spirit to carry the good news to the world. Pastor Sean kicks off our new sermon series In Acts 1, and we see Jesus commission His followers, reminding them that His Spirit would go with them, their testimony would flow through them, and the Church would grow beyond them despite opposition. Today, we stand on their legacy, called to be Spirit-empowered witnesses to the hope and life found in Jesus.

Last week, Pastor Sean spoke about finding a better hope in crisis, a hope that transcends human limitations and is found only in Jesus Christ. This week, we hear from Dan Challapalli from Reach Kirkland (our sending church)! In this sermon, we ground ourselves in the heart of that hope — the complete Gospel: that Christ died for our sins and was raised to life so we can live. In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reminds us that the resurrection is not just something to believe, but a new life to live in, carrying the power of the Gospel into the world.

On the road to Emmaus, two disciples were lost in confusion—until Jesus showed up. In this Easter message, Pastor Sean invites us to explore how the risen Christ meets us in our crisis, stirs our curiosity, and opens our eyes to the hope we've been searching for all along.

Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus entered Jerusalem not to claim a throne of power, but to offer salvation as the true Liberator King. We're invited to move beyond convenience-based faith and respond with wholehearted worship, recognizing Jesus as the only one worthy of our lives.

Pastor Sean interviews Dr. Bob Stone, his mentor and a member of our advisory council to reflect on 2 Timothy 2:1–7 and the call to make wise spiritual investments in the lives of others. We’re reminded that true discipleship flows from grace-filled relationships, sound teaching, and a heart willing to entrust God’s truth to faithful, teachable people. In this teaching we discover how intentional discipleship can lead to exponential and eternal impact for the Kingdom of God.

On our official launch Sunday as Bright City Church, Pastor Sean shares a powerful message from John 9 about healing, spiritual sight, and what it means to truly see Jesus. In a world full of confusion and searching, we’re invited to encounter the One who opens blind eyes and redeems broken stories. This isn’t just a story—it’s a call to live in the light and help others do the same.

To embody the kingdom of Jesus on earth as it is in heaven is both an inward and outward reality. In this sermon Pastor Sean continues our Becoming Bright City series exploring our mission focusing on Embody. In this sermon we survey scripture to find 5 areas we embody The Kingdom from the inside out.

Youth Director Jon DeYonker continues our Becoming Bright City series as we explore the words of Jesus in John 15. In this message we hold the call to remain in the love of Jesus in parallel with Jesus' commandment to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. In doing so we discover that we have practices for the parts of ourselves that may have tension with one another to abide in Jesus with our whole-selves.

Many Christians spend years in church but never truly encounter God. Like Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, we can be surrounded by spiritual activity yet miss His voice. In this message, we’ll explore how we position ourselves to encounter God through Scripture, the Spirit, and the Saints.

What does it mean to be a city on a hill? How is God shaping us for the future? In this special Vision Sunday episode, Pastor Sean shares the story, heart, and BIG reveal of our new name!We’re stepping into to God’s vision for us with clarity, purpose, and excitement like never before. Listen to hear where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how you can be part of it.

In this sermon, Pastor Sean Gasperetti explores Matthew 17, focusing on the power of faith and where we place it. He highlights that true faith isn’t about the size of our belief but trusting in God’s sovereignty. Through the story of a desperate father and the disciples' struggle, Sean encourages us to focus their faith on Christ and trust Him above all else, even in moments of doubt and spiritual warfare.

Ever felt like you’re chasing after an experience with God but missing something deeper? We’re diving into Matthew 17—the incredible moment when Jesus revealed His glory on the mountain.God’s message to the disciples? "Listen to Him!"

In this message from Matthew 16, Pastor Sean explores Jesus’ warning against the dangers of false teachings and the importance of guarding our faith especially in the age of the internet. We also review Jesus revealing God’s plan to build His church, unshakable and unified in Himself, with a promise that even the gates of hell won’t overcome it. With this truth we find the path to true life in Jesus, through self-denial and embracing the cross.