Reach Church - Everett

Pastor Sean challenges us with a simple question: why would you go back after being set free by the Gospel? In Galatians 4:8–20, we’re reminded not to forget our testimony, not to reject truth by making the messenger the enemy, and to beware of voices that pull us away from Jesus.

As we continue in our series through Galatians, we are reminded of something we often forget: our true identity in Christ. Because of Jesus’ work, believers are now children of God and heirs of His promises! Jesus paid the price, we didn't have to free ourselves. With His redemption, we don't just transition from slave to free, but from slave to child of God!

In this message from Galatians 3, Pastor Sean Gasperetti shows how relying on rule-keeping to be right with God actually puts us under a curse, because perfect obedience is required and none of us can achieve it. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus became a curse for us on the cross, redeeming us by grace so we no longer have to perform for God’s acceptance. Through faith in Christ, we are not slaves trying to earn favor but adopted sons and daughters—free to live from grace, not performance.

In this message from Galatians 2, Pastor Sean Gasperetti exposes two threats to the church—lies from the outside and hypocrisy on the inside—and reminds us that both still endanger our faith today. When false teaching adds to grace or fear drives us to live split lives, we risk setting aside the very gospel that saved us. Our one hope is this: “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me”—so reject lies, confess hypocrisy, and rest in the sufficiency of Jesus.

In Week 2 of our No Other Gospel series, Pastor Sean Gasperetti walks through Epistle to the Galatians 1:11–24 and asks the question: Do you believe the Gospel can change someone’s life? Looking at the radical transformation of the Apostle Paul—from persecutor to preacher—we’re reminded that God loves to reveal His heart to the people you’d least expect, and that private formation leads to public fruitfulness. If God can change Paul, He can change anyone—not to elevate us, but to magnify Him.

In this message launching our Galatians series, Pastor Sean Gasperetti calls us back to the firm foundation of our faith: there is no other gospel. Paul’s warning is clear—Jesus gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age, and we don’t earn it, add to it, or improve on it; it’s by grace through faith, nothing more and nothing less. When we drift into “Jesus + something,” we distort the good news—so we fix our eyes on Christ alone, our true and only salvation.

Pastor Sean Gasperetti calls the church to reclaim the altar of the region by aligning our hearts with God’s heart for Snohomish County. True transformation comes as the Church moves in unity and compassion—loving one another and seeing those outside the church as sheep without a shepherd. When God’s kingdom rule and reign are established through prayer, partnership, and mission, the region is changed from the inside out.

In “The Altar of the Church,” Pastor Sean Gasperetti calls us to reclaim a Spirit-filled vision of the local church as the living body of Christ—submitted to Jesus, devoted to one another, alive in worship, and living on mission. This message invites us to move beyond casual Christianity and rediscover the power and purpose of burning together for the glory of God.

In week two of Restoring Altars, Pastor Sean Gasperetti calls us to rebuild the altar of the home—set-apart spaces where God’s rule and reign are established through worship, prayer, and everyday faithfulness. Rooted in Deuteronomy 6, this message reminds us that the altar of the home flows from the altar of the heart and permeates our daily lives. When our homes are consecrated to God, they become a living testimony of His love and faithfulness.

Pastor Sean Gasperetti calls us to restore the altar of the heart by offering our whole lives as a living sacrifice to God. Drawing from Romans 12, he challenges believers to stop conforming to the patterns of the world and be transformed by the renewing of the mind. When Christ truly rules the heart, worship becomes all of life—and the world is blessed.

In a message titled “Leave It Behind,” Pastor Sean Gasperetti invites us to forget what is behind and reach forward to what is ahead by renewing our minds in Christ (Philippians 3:13–14). This message calls us to let go of old mindsets—spiritual apathy, legalistic obligation, past wins, cynicism, and excused sin—and pursue the surpassing value of knowing Jesus. As we step into a new year, the goal is simple and clear: leave the baggage behind and press on toward the life God is calling us to live.

At Christmas, we often chase nostalgia, tradition, and feelings of peace—but still find ourselves missing something. In this message, Pastor Sean Gasperetti points us to the true “missing peace”: Jesus Christ, the God who saves us from our sins and the God who is with us. Discover how Immanuel offers real peace—not just for Christmas, but for every day.

When peace feels missing and disappointment with God sets in, Chris Wise invites us to press into the tension and run straight into the Father’s arms. Looking at Mary and Joseph, we’re reminded that our idea of peace is often different than God’s—and yet He is a good Father, working a greater story we can trust.

In Living at Peace With Others, Pastor Sean Gasperetti reminds us that while we can’t create peace for the whole world, we are called to fight for peace in our own world. Drawing from Romans 12, this message challenges us to refuse revenge, conquer evil with good, and let God’s kindness shape how we love even our enemies. True peace, Pastor Sean teaches, flows from being at peace with God and choosing a Jesus-shaped response in a world marked by outrage.

In this message, guest speaker, Casey Flitsch invites us to see that God works in our waiting—in our personal tension, our shared longing, and even the story God is writing across all creation. Through Joseph’s story in Matthew 1, we discover that waiting is never wasted but becomes a place of formation, invitation, and the assurance that Immanuel—God with us has come. This Advent, we’re reminded that the delay we feel is often the very space where God is doing His deepest work.

Pastor Sean Gasperetti unpacks the Bible’s promise of “perfect peace” and why so many of us still feel like we’re missing it. Through Isaiah 26 and the teachings of Jesus, he shows that peace is found not in circumstances, but in the God who stays with us through them. Learn how to fix your mind on Him and experience the peace that surpasses understanding.

In this final message of our Costly Discipleship series, Pastor Sean Gasperetti reminds us that in the kingdom of God, “the great ones are servants.” Looking at Matthew 20, he teaches that true greatness begins with Jesus’ own suffering, continues with our death to self, and is modeled perfectly in the way Jesus gave His life as a ransom for many. This sermon calls us to follow Christ by embracing humility, laying down our agenda, and serving others the way He first served us.

In this message, guest speaker and Shepherd on Call, Barry Pardue reminds us that costly discipleship means facing life’s “rip tides” by positioning ourselves to receive from Jesus through prayer. Looking at the two blind men in Matthew 20, he highlights how Christ meets us in our darkness with compassion, renews our minds and hearts, and strengthens our faith. The big idea is simple: when life pulls you under, trust that Jesus is with you, for you, and able to make a way.

In Good and Godly Growth, Pastor Sean Gasperetti teaches from Ephesians 4:14–16 on what true spiritual maturity looks like. Growth in the church isn’t just about numbers or activity—it’s about being grounded in truth, speaking that truth in love, and each person doing their part to build up the body. This message calls us to grow together into the fullness of Christ, reflecting His strength, unity, and love.

In this message, guest speaker, Josh Potts continues our Costly Discipleship series by exploring the parable of the workers in the vineyard. Following Jesus means reorienting our lives and embracing the generosity of God—one that gives freely, not based on merit, but out of His character. God is always searching, always inviting, and always generous—reminding us that in His Kingdom, the last will be first and the first will be last.