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Josh Kelsey
C3 NYC is a church for the people of New York City led by Pastors Josh and Georgie Kelsey. Our vision is Jesus Christ, our reality is freedom, our mission is people, and our cause is love. Join us this Sunday online, find out more at c3.nyc
God's purpose for our lives doesn't end with salvation—it continues through transformation, empowerment, and being sent into the world.
In Part 3 of our Promise. Power. Purpose. series, Pastor Martin Steel walks through Elisha's journey from Jericho to the Jordan, showing how God prepares His people to carry His Kingdom beyond the walls of the Church. We are reminded that God's work is accomplished not by our own strength, but by the power of His Spirit, and that every follower of Jesus is called to bring His hope, healing, and character into every sphere of life.
In Part Two of The Promise, The Power & The Purpose, Pastor Martin Steel reminds us that salvation is only the beginning of our journey with Jesus. Looking at Elijah, Elisha, and Jacob's encounter at Bethel, we see that God doesn't simply save us, He patiently forms us through discipleship, relationship, and the local church. As we walk with Him, He faithfully rewrites our story, equips us for His calling, and empowers us to bring His reality into every area of our world.
Pastor Martin begins a new series exploring The Promise, the Power, and the Purpose of God. Discover how God first calls us into relationship, then equips us through His Spirit, and ultimately sends us to bring His reality into every area of life. Through the story of Elijah and Elisha, we're reminded that God's purpose is formed over time as we faithfully walk with Him and His people.
Waiting is one of the hardest parts of following Jesus, but it is also one of God's greatest tools for transformation. In this message, Jude explores why waiting feels so painful, the different ways it affects us, and how God uses seasons of delay to shape our faith. Through the lives of David, Abraham, Sarah, and Job, we're reminded that God's silence is never His absence and that the question isn't simply whether we'll wait, but how we'll wait.
This week, Olu explores the story of the golden calf in Exodus 32 and shows how impatience can lead us to create false images of God and pursue counterfeit promises. Waiting isn't passive. It's an invitation to know God more deeply through His Word, trust His character, and be transformed into His image. Discover what it means to remember that God is Lord and King, that He still speaks, that He is love, and that our response is a life of godliness. As we behold Christ, we become more like Him.
What do you do when God feels distant? In this message, Pastor Josh walks through Psalm 42–43, exploring the reality of spiritual dryness, overwhelming circumstances, and the hope that remains even in the darkest seasons. Discover how Jesus entered our deepest sorrow, why God's steadfast love never lets go, and how learning to preach "Hope in God" to your own soul can transform the way you walk through every season.
In this message, Standing in the River, Pastor Josh explores how God meets us in seasons of transition, uncertainty, and waiting. Looking at Israel's crossing of the Jordan in Joshua 3, he reminds us that change is not a flaw in God's design, it's often where He does His deepest work. As we learn to fix our eyes on the unchanging presence of God instead of shifting circumstances, we discover a peace that cannot be shaken and the courage to step into everything He has prepared for us.
Whether you're navigating a new season, facing uncertainty, or simply longing to trust God more deeply, this message is a reminder that He is with you in every transition, leading you forward one step of faith at a time.
What if you've been asking God for more when He's already given you enough? In this message, Pastor Josh unpacks Jesus' teaching in Luke 17 and reminds us that forgiveness doesn't require extraordinary faith, just a willingness to trust God with the faith we already have. As we stay close to the Father and release what we've been carrying, we begin to experience the freedom that only forgiveness can bring.
We continue our Build the House series by exploring God's invitation to live by a different mandate: build with the Spirit. Through the stories of Babel and Pentecost, we discover the difference between striving in our own strength and being empowered by the Holy Spirit. Pastor Kevin's message reminds us that we are not called to make a name for ourselves, but to build God's Kingdom with purpose, clarity, and confidence in His promise.
Jesus' life, death, resurrection, and ascension were never meant to be the end of the story. In To Be Continued, Pastor Mike walks through Acts 2 and the arrival of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, reminding us that God empowers ordinary people to continue the work Jesus began. We discover that the Holy Spirit uniquely equips each of us, unites us as one body, guides us with peace, and sends us out on mission every day. The church isn't built by extraordinary people, but by ordinary people who are willing to be filled and led by the Spirit.
Who was in the room before the Church began? In Week 1 of Build the House, Amy Perez looks at Acts 1 and the ordinary people gathered in the upper room. As they waited for God's promise, they were gathered and available, discipled and formed, empowered and sent. This message reminds us that God builds His Church through ordinary people who make room for Him.
Temptation is something every believer will face, but it does not have to define us. In this message, we explore Jesus' prayer, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil," and discover how God uses trials, testing, and even our weaknesses to form deeper dependence on Him. Through the example of Jesus and the promise of redemption, we are reminded that our story does not end in temptation but in transformation. Listen to this encouraging message and be reminded that God's grace is greater than any struggle you face.
Why do we feel the need to hide our failures, earn God's approval, or punish ourselves when we fall short? In Seen and Still Clothed, Pastor Olu explores the difference between self-righteousness and the righteousness that comes through Christ. Through the story of Adam and Eve and the finished work of Jesus, we are reminded that God has already provided what we could never earn ourselves. This message is an invitation to step out of shame, stop performing, and confidently receive the grace that has been made available through faith.
What does righteousness actually look like in everyday life? In this message, Pastor Mike Oaks unpacks how righteousness is less about religious performance and more about right relationship with God and others. As we walk closely with Jesus, we begin to live satisfied, confident, and full of purpose in a world that desperately needs His love.
This week Pastor Kevin Myers teaches on "The Flow of Forgiveness" and the freedom that comes when we surrender offense, bitterness, and shame to Jesus. Through Scripture, we see that forgiveness is not weakness but the pathway to living fully alive in God's grace and unrestricted love.
What do you do when you feel stuck and out of options? In this message, Pastor Josh Kelsey walks through the story of four lepers in 2 Kings 6 and 7 to show how God meets us in impossible situations. "The Gate, The Camp, The City" is a powerful reminder to stop calling paralysis patience, stop trying to earn what Jesus has already finished, and freely give away the grace you have received. If you feel stuck, spiritually hungry, or unsure of your next step, this message will encourage you to trust God and move forward in faith.
In this message, Pastor Kathryn Myers unpacks how Jesus moved us from a courtroom of accusation to a table of belonging. Through His atoning work and the gift of the Holy Spirit, we are no longer defined by shame, but by the freedom and security of being God's sons and daughters.
At ALL IN, Brittany shared a powerful message on the access we've been given through Jesus. Through Hebrews and the tearing of the veil, we're reminded that we are not distant from God, but invited boldly into His presence with authority, freedom, and confidence. This message will stir your faith to stop standing at the doorway and fully step into the access, healing, and anointing available to every believer through Christ.
In Brooklyn, Mike walked us through the tension between settling for what feels good and stepping into what God is actually inviting us into, something greater. Through Saul in 1 Samuel 13 and Saul who becomes Paul in Acts 9, we see two different responses to God. God is not just calling us to believe in Him, but to be filled, empowered, and willing to move when He speaks.
In this message, Pastor Kevin shares in Manhattan that even when life feels uncertain or overwhelming, it's not the end of the story. Jesus promises that His Spirit would live in us, not just to comfort us, but to form us. As we wrestle with our own patterns, questions, and limitations, we're invited into a deeper trust and loyalty to Him. There is more in you not because of your own strength, but because God Himself is at work within you.
In this message, Pastor Amy walks through a familiar tension we all feel. The question of where we truly belong, and reframes it through the lens of Romans 8. Rather than seeing belonging as something we earn or grow into, she unpacks the reality of adoption, showing that in Christ we are already brought fully into the family of God. This shift doesn't just change how we see ourselves, it reshapes how we live, relate to others, and experience God as our Father.
What does it actually mean to take responsibility in a way that leads to freedom? In this message, Pastor Kevin unpacks how God defines responsibility through His character and how, through Jesus, we're invited into a life of real change. As we take ownership of what's in front of us, God meets us there, not with condemnation, but with transformation, shaping not just our lives, but what flows through them for generations to come.
What is faith, really? In this message, Pastor Olu moves beyond surface-level definitions to show how Scripture defines faith as something substantial, secure, and God-given. This teaching unpacks how faith shapes the way we walk, live, worship, and relate to God in every area of life.
In this message, we look at the story of Thomas and how Jesus meets us in our doubt, not with distance, but with invitation. Through honesty, community, and abiding in Christ, we learn what it actually means to remain when faith feels uncertain. This is a call to stay, to lean in, and to discover that Jesus is faithful to meet us there.
In this message, Pastor Kevin invites us to step back and ask a deeper question: do we actually trust Jesus, or have we just learned to chase moments? Walking through the signs in the Gospel of John, he shows that the works of God were never meant to be the destination, they were always pointing to a life of real trust. From sensationalism to apathy, we unpack the barriers that keep us stuck, and the way Jesus continually calls us back, whether in personal obedience, desperation, need, or uncertainty. This is an invitation to move beyond hype or numbness and into a steady, daily trust that restores and reshapes every part of our lives.
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh walks us through three gardens, Eden, Gethsemane, and the empty tomb, revealing what was lost, what Jesus surrendered, and what has now been restored. In a garden filled with grief, Mary stood face to face with Jesus and didn't recognize Him until He spoke her name, reminding us that this is personal. This message is an invitation to turn twice, not just to see Jesus, but to recognize Him when He calls you.
On Palm Sunday, the crowd celebrated while Jesus wept. In this message, we walk through Luke 19:28–44 and the tension of a King who didn't come to meet expectations, but to exceed them. As Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks why Jesus wept over Jerusalem, we're invited to examine our own hearts, our expectations, and discover a love that leads not to power, but to the cross.
This week, Pastor Mike Oaks shares a message titled Out of the Wilderness, walking through Deuteronomy 6 and the journey of Israel into the promise. As we follow their story, we're invited to reflect on our own, learning the danger of forgetting God in seasons of comfort, what it means to live from a new identity as sons and daughters, and how true victory comes not from our strength but from trusting that the battle belongs to Him.
This week's message, The Path of Perfect Love, walks through 1 John 4:14–19 and the tension we feel when we fall short and begin to question where we stand with God. When you begin to understand the deep, otherworldly love of God, it changes the way you live. Love starts to lead instead of fear, and even in the moments you fall short, there's no hiding or striving, just a return. Pastor Kathryn Myers reminds us that repentance becomes something you rejoice in, not because you got it right, but because His love keeps drawing you back into communion with Him, restoring you, transforming you, and anchoring you in the truth that you are fully known and still fully loved.
In this message, Pastor Mike Oaks teaches from 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 on what it means to live a life of ceaseless prayer. Through Paul's encouragement to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances, we are invited into a deeper relationship with God that extends beyond occasional prayer into everyday life. Pastor Mike explores how starting with joy, understanding God as our Father, and learning to walk with Him throughout the day transforms prayer from a routine into an ongoing conversation. As we grow in this relationship, we discover that God's will is not simply that we pray more, but that we live in constant communion with Him.
In this message, we look at 2 Corinthians 3:16–18 and the process of being transformed into the likeness of Christ. In a culture that values quick results and visible success, following Jesus often feels slower and more difficult than we expect. Through Paul's words, we are reminded that the Holy Spirit is actively at work in us, shaping our lives from one degree of glory to another. Even in seasons of pressure, anxiety, weakness, or grief, God meets us in the process and uses those moments to form us more deeply into the image of Christ.
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Pastor Josh explores the story of Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles 20 and what faith looks like when we don't know what to do. Faced with overwhelming opposition, the king turns first to honest prayer: "We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You." This message invites us to admit what we cannot control, fix our eyes on God, and let praise declare where our trust truly rests. When we place the full weight of our lives on Him, we discover the battle was never ours to fight alone.|
Pastor Josh Kelsey explores God's sovereignty through Isaiah 46:9–10. Sovereignty isn't a picture of a distant King controlling from afar, it's the love of a Father who carries His people home. Sovereignty Is Not God's Power Over You, It Is God's Promise to You. The God who declares the end from the beginning is the same God who says, "I have made you, I will carry you, I will sustain you." Because He is sovereign, nothing in your story is wasted, and nothing can separate you from His purpose.
In this message, Brittany reminds us that being a disciple of Jesus means choosing a different way of living in the world. One of those ways is to move and live at the pace of prayer. As we build rhythms that are slow, intentional, and unhurried, we begin to stay connected to Jesus, aware of His presence, and aligned with what He is doing in our lives. The pace of prayer helps shapes who we become and how we experience God.
In this message, Pastor Kevin shares how faith grows when we release control and learn to trust God in every season. God is inviting us to rediscover who He really is, the God of the impossible, not limited by our understanding or circumstances. As we encounter Him, our response is not to control or figure everything out, but to repent, trust, and step into a deeper relationship with Him. What feels impossible may actually be an invitation to let go, trust God more fully, and believe that nothing is too wonderful for Him.
What does it really look like to grow into leadership? In this episode, Mike and Tabi Oaks share their journey, how God shaped them over time, stretched their capacity, and formed their character along the way.
Through honest stories and practical insight, they unpack the lessons they've learned about humility, faithfulness, and trusting God in every season. This conversation will encourage you to embrace your process, stay planted where God has you, and step confidently into the leadership He's calling you to.
Georgie Kelsey and Josh Kelsey from FOUNT Church NYC present: Message by Kevin Meyers In Genesis 46, God reveals His perfect plan to establish His people by bringing them down to Egypt. God's perfect plan often runs counter to human reasoning. Pastor Kevin reminds us that we can find hope in any circumstance that feels like an "Egypt," because God strengthens us in our weakness. We are not formed by the plans we fully understand, but by His nearness in every circumstance. Through every trial, He gives us faith to keep walking and is continually shaping us into His image.
About Georgie & Josh Kelsey: Georgie and Josh Kelsey are the co-founding pastors of FOUNT Church NYC, with locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Together they have 26+ years of ministry experience, developing leaders and building authentic church community in New York City. Josh serves as Founding Pastor with extensive church planting experience, in collaboration with Pastor Georgie Kelsey.
About FOUNT Church: A Christ-centered church community serving Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. FOUNT exists to help people find their purpose and live fully alive in Jesus.
Connect: Josh: joshkelsey.org Georgie: georgiekelsey.com FOUNT Church: fountchurch.org Leadership Training: joshkelsey.org/for-leaders
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"Direction for the Journey," with Mike Oaks, explores navigating life's challenges and transitions through faith, community, and obedience to God. It highlights how acting on faith, leaning on others, and staying rooted in our identity in Christ can strengthen us during times of doubt, unlock divine provision, and empower us to fulfill our purpose.
At this month's Allin we explore Exodus 14 and the powerful moment where God places the Israelites exactly where they need to be for deliverance, even when fear makes it hard to see. Though they were surrounded and uncertain, God was not absent. He had them in perfect position. This message reminds us that God often works in ways that challenge our perspective, inviting us to trust His mighty power beyond our limitations. More than an individual call, this is a collective one, an invitation to move from fear to faith, and to step deeper together into what God is doing.
In this Leadership Lesson, we sit down with Tameeka for an honest and powerful conversation uncovering The Heart of Worship. Through a panel-style discussion, Tameeka shares her personal journey and the daily posture of worship that has shaped both her life and calling. This conversation goes beyond music and moments, it's about surrender, obedience, and leading from a place of authenticity. Whether you're serving, leading, or simply longing for a deeper connection with God, this episode invites you to rediscover what true worship looks like from the inside out.
This week, Brittany teaches on "The Honest Truth" — how cultural politeness and religious language often keep us from being real with God in prayer. Through stories, Scripture, and raw honesty, she shows how honest prayer is where God meets us with truth, freedom, peace, healing, and surrender. If you've ever felt like your prayers sound right but don't feel real, this message is for you.
In this message, Pastor Kevin Myers explores Jesus' invitation to the weary and burdened, asking us to honestly consider where our souls are tired. Through Matthew 11 and 12, he reveals how religious systems and human striving can leave us exhausted instead of free. He points us back to Jesus as the only true way to know God. The message calls us to lay down our old ways and come to Christ for real and lasting rest.
In today's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Kevin walks through Matthew 5:43–48 and Jesus' challenging call to love our enemies. We explore how cultural interpretations can quietly reshape our faith and how Jesus brings clarity, not minimal obedience but sacrificial love. Through Scripture, honest reflection, and vivid imagery, this message invites us to examine our hearts, pray for those we resist, and learn what it truly means to live as children of our Father. A timely conversation for navigating faith, relationships, and discipleship in today's world.
In this special Sunday encouragement, Pastor Kevin walks us through Genesis 33:18–20 and the story of Jacob, a life marked by fear, striving, and wrestling with God, yet ultimately transformed by His faithfulness. What begins as a cyclical pattern of fear becomes a testimony of grace when Jacob stops running, faces what he's afraid of, and builds an altar of remembrance.
In this message, Pastor Kevin challenges us to see reality through Jesus' eyes, not the world's. Using Luke 18, he shows how the kingdom belongs to those who come with humility, dependence, and trust like a child. When we let go of pride, control, and false realities, God defines our identity and opens the door to heaven's reality.
In this message, Pastor Josh Kelsey dives into Proverbs 30 to reveal how God's wisdom transforms the way we see strength, stability, and success. Using the example of the "rock badger," he shows that where we choose to dwell—spiritually, mentally, and emotionally—shapes our lives and decisions. Pastor Josh challenges us to stop relying on worldly measures like visibility, performance, and comparison, and instead to rest in Christ, the true Rock, where insight, perspective, and life-transforming wisdom are found.
Moments in God's presence don't just comfort us- they give us momentum for the seasons ahead. When we intentionally steward time with Him, His presence begins to guide us, shape us, and propel us forward. What if the Holy Spirit is using your current test as a place of promotion? In His presence, we learn to discern His leading, gain clarity for what's next, and walk with confidence into what He's preparing.
Pastor Mark Kelsey reminds us in this Leadership Lessons episode what reconciliation, unity, and authentic discipleship within the Church truly look like. Walking through Ephesians, he presents God's blueprint for the Body of Christ, calling leaders to model reconciliation through the cross, pursue unity with intentionality, and resist inspiration without transformation. This conversation challenges the Church to develop people deeply, submitting to Christ as the Head and becoming a reconciled, unified, and fully equipped Body reflecting God's presence and power on the earth.
Matthew 6:9-13. Prayer isn't a lucky poem or a magic formula. It's a pattern, a rhythm, a posture. The Lord's Prayer doesn't twist God's arm, it aligns our soul. In a world constantly knocking us out of alignment, Jesus gives us a way to stand humbly before God, ready to be lifted by His mighty hand. A message from our friend, Pastor Dan Lian.
Pastor James Powell brings a powerful message from John 10 and Psalm 23, reminding us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads, provides, and corrects out of love—not based on our performance, but on what He has done. This message reframes conviction as kindness, inviting us into deeper trust, humility, and gratitude as we learn to follow the Shepherd's voice and rest in His unchanging care.
Pastor James Powell from The House Vegas reminds us of Paul's instruction in Philippians 3:13. It comes from a place of lived experience, not theory. Writing from prison, Paul reflects on a life marked by both great success and deep failure. Rather than allowing either to define him, he makes a conscious decision to forget what is behind him so he can faithfully pursue what God has ahead. Selective amnesia is the discipline of releasing what no longer has authority so we can walk fully in God's purpose.
Luke 2:8–16. In the Christmas story, God announces the arrival of Jesus not to the elite, but to shepherds, outsiders who lived nearby, but not in. Through them, we see the heart of God: good news for all people, especially those who feel forgotten, labeled, or pushed to the margins.
This Sunday, Pastor Brittany Smigielski shows us how Jesus enters the darkness, meets us on the outside, and invites us in. When we behold Christ, the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd, our true identity is restored, our labels are broken, and our souls discover their worth in Him.
Luke 2:8–20. Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us that joy is not superficial or fleeting, it's rooted in grace. As we close out 2025, this message points us to the unlikely joy announced to shepherds: good news for all people. In a city and a world searching for fulfillment, Jesus comes as Savior, Messiah, and Lord, offering deep, lasting joy that isn't shaped by circumstances.
In todays Leadership Lesson, Mike Oaks teaches about the furnished room of the Shunammite woman becomes a picture of the heart.
The bed calls us to rest and healing, the chair establishes God's authority, the table invites fellowship and formation, the lamp brings light and discernment, and the walls remind us this dwelling is permanent, not seasonal. As we intentionally furnish the heart, we become a place where God rests, leads, and works through us.
Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, Genesis 1:1–2. This Sunday, Pastor Brittany Smigielski reveals the everlasting with‑ness of a God who moves first. From creation to Christ to this very moment, God's defining nature is nearness. When shame isolates, suffering overwhelms, or faith feels fragile, Immanuel steps toward us.
God is not distant, He is with you, present in every season, bearing every pain, and restoring what was broken.
Matthew 1:18–25. This Sunday, Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us the war over sin is already won. When fear rises and battles feel overwhelming, Jesus enters as Immanuel, God with us. Now, the battle is for our faith. In every struggle, God is not distant. He's present, powerful, and fighting for you.
From creation to incarnation to resurrection, Scripture shows one pattern: God expands life through pressure. Pressure isn't punishment, it's the environment where roots deepen, clarity forms, and new creation emerges.
In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Kevin Myers teaches how the circular patterns of creation, the birth and life of Jesus, and the grain-of-wheat principle reveal the same truth: leaders grow through resistance. As we remain in God, pressure becomes formation, constriction becomes fruitfulness, and what feels tight becomes the very space where His kingdom breaks through.
Isaiah 40:28–31. When exhaustion twists our view of God, the storm feels final, our limits feel fatal, and hope feels out of reach. But Scripture shows a different story: God doesn't answer weariness with sentiment, He answers it with revelation, exchange, and Spirit-given endurance.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey walks us through soaring, running, and walking as Isaiah reveals them not as metaphors for self-effort, but as pictures of what happens when we braid our lives into God's strength. In the storm, grace lifts us. In the race, purpose steadies us. In the ordinary, Jesus Himself becomes our strength.
Psalm 92:12; Romans 1:16–17. The righteous don't just survive the heat and storms of life they flourish like palm trees, rooted in Christ, growing deeper in devotion, stronger under pressure, and more fruitful with time as they become shade, strength, and legacy for others.
In this week's ALLIN, Pastor Josh Kelsey calls Fount to remember who we are in Christ. Unashamed of the gospel, planted in God's house and maturing into a true house of prayer so that our lives grow beyond sand-level faith into living water, lasting usefulness, and a multi-generational harvest in the middle of New York City.
Nehemiah 1–6. Exceptional leadership is shaped by prayer, tested under pressure, and strengthened through clarity and focus. God forms leaders who don't settle for being the exception, but rise into the standard He sets.
In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor James Powell shows us how Nehemiah exposes the traps of trophies, trauma, and track record and how exceptional leaders pursue God, rise above reality, and finish with focus so the vision stands firm.
John 1:1–18. To finish strong, we return to the beginning. John reveals Jesus as the eternal Word who became flesh and gives a new identity to all who receive Him.
This Sunday, Pastor Kevin Myers teaches how receiving Jesus makes us full (grace upon grace), makes us His (children of God), and makes us new (born of the Spirit). Kingdom life doesn't start with effort it starts with receiving the One who restores our vision, our identity, and our way of living.
Daniel 3:16–18, Proverbs 4:23. True strength begins with surrender. In a culture that bows to pressure and fear, the furnace becomes the place where trust is exposed, idols lose their grip, and bondage burns off.
This Sunday, Pastor James Powell unpacks how Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us "even if" faith the kind that guards the heart, resists cultural idolatry, and reveals Jesus in the very fire meant to break us.
1 Corinthians 9:10. God calls His people to excel in the grace of giving. Generosity isn't a financial strategy; it's a formation. From Genesis to Revelation, God reveals a pattern: He is first, and His people flourish when their lives reflect His order.
This Sunday, Pastor Steve Kelly unpacks how the cross reframes Passover, Sabbath, adultery, and honoring parents and how tithing stands as a principle that passes through the cross unchanged in purpose but deepened in motive. From first-fruits to faithfulness, this message shows how God forms a generous people who carry His heart, His priority, and His mission into the world.
Ephesians 4:11–16. Maturity in Christ is formed through devotion, tested in hidden seasons, and strengthened in community. God grows us so we no longer live confused or immature, but steady, clear, and whole.
In this weeks Leadership Lessons Pastor Kevin Myers teaches how maturity refines the heart, restores our view of God and trains us to fight the right battles.
1 John 5:1. Life with God is life with His family. Koinonia isn't just community, it's a shared life shaped by participation, formation, restoration, and mission.
This Sunday, Pastor Amy Perez explores how God's people become God's group project: a community that grows together, sharpens one another, heals together, and is sent together. Love for God will always lead to love for His children.
Matthew 16:13–20. Jesus establishes His Church and gives His people authority. The life that pleases God isn't built on performance but on a foundation rooted in Him a life surrendered, established on the Rock, and strengthened by His Spirit.
This Sunday, Kathryn Myers shares how Jesus builds His Church, entrusts us with ministry, and calls us to grow in love. From authority, to assignment, to affection, this is what it means to be called out to love.
This Sunday, Pastor Amy Perez shares how the life offered to God becomes the aroma of Christ to the world. Romans 12 reveals that true worship isn't performance, it's surrender. When our lives are placed on the altar, they rise as incense before God, revealing His love, transforming our hearts, and renewing our minds.
Every act of trust, obedience, and love becomes fragrance. Your home becomes a temple, your work holy ground, your life worship.
John 16:7–10 NLT. The Spirit-led life starts with God rescuing us, continues with the Holy Spirit establishing righteousness, and ends with us becoming conduits of His authority.
In this weeks Leadership Lessons Olusegun Olujide shows how we were created with a spirit (conscience, intuition, and communion) and a soul (mind, emotions, will). The Holy Spirit restores what was lost through sin, aligning us with God's will so heaven touches earth through us.
John 1:16. From His fullness, we've received grace upon grace. The life that pleases God isn't built on striving but surrender a life placed on the altar, renewed by His Spirit, and shaped by grace.
This Sunday, Pastor Kevin Myers shares how living as a living sacrifice transforms who we are and why we're here. Grace doesn't just save us; it sustains us.
From His fullness He favors you.
Zechariah 4:1–10. God gave Zechariah a vision to encourage a weary people rebuilding after exile. The lampstand and flowing oil revealed that revival doesn't come from human strength but through the unending supply of the Holy Spirit. The task wasn't to build by effort but to stay connected to the Source.
Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us how this prophecy reminds us not to despise small beginnings. What looks like rubble to us, God sees as a finished temple. The mountain before us is no match for His Spirit, and the same grace that began the work will complete it.
In this week's Leadership Lessons, we remember that the gospel is not just what we believe it's what we become through Him.
Jesus joined our humanity (John 1:14), took our place (2 Cor 5:21), freed us from sin's rule (Rom 8:15), restored us to relationship (Rom 5:10-11), made us righteous (Rom 5:1), called us His own (John 20:17), set us apart by His Spirit (2 Thess 2:13), gave us victory (Col 2:15), breathed new life into prayer (Rom 6:9-10), lifted us into Heaven's presence (Eph 2:6), intercedes for us continually (Heb 7:25), transforms us from glory to glory (2 Cor 3:18), and leads us as the head of a new humanity (Rom 5:19).
The Spirit now makes these truths alive in us reminding us we're not working for acceptance but living from it. Our part is agreement and surrender, letting His finished work form our daily walk.
Romans 8:14–17 | Galatians 5:22–25. If we live by the Spirit, let's walk in step with Him, the life Jesus lived by the Spirit is now the life the Spirit lives in us.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that the same Spirit who led Jesus now leads us as sons and daughters of God. The Spirit replaces fear with belonging and forms the life of Christ within us growing love, joy, peace, and the fruit that law alone could never produce.
Romans 8:26–27. The Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.
In this week's Leadership Lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that prayer is not performance but participation a divine exchange where the Holy Spirit prays through us.
Prayer begins in weakness, but through surrender, the Spirit aligns us with Heaven's will. It's not about getting something from God, but becoming one with Him. Bringing His kingdom to earth.
Prayer births boldness, sustains dependence, and turns surrender into power.
John 16:7–15. Jesus promised that it was to our advantage that He would go so that the Holy Spirit could come and dwell within us.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that the Helper is not distant but deeply present. The same Spirit who revealed Christ to the world now reveals Christ in us. Convicting, guiding, and glorifying the Son through our lives. He doesn't simply inform us of truth; He forms us into it. When we feel weak, uncertain, or wordless, the Spirit intercedes, translating our groans into the language of heaven.
The Spirit is not optional; He is essential. He is the presence of Jesus with us, and the power of Jesus in us.
Exodus 34:6–7. God reveals His name, His nature, and His heart so we can reflect Him rightly.
In this weeks Leadership Lessons Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us that the glory of God is not distant or abstract, it's revealed in His character. When we behold Him, we become like Him. His grace justifies, His truth transforms, and His love restores. Christ is the mirror of God and when we look to Him, we see who we're meant to become.
Proverbs 3:5–8. Life isn't a game to win, it's a journey to be guided. God doesn't promise control or clarity, but His presence.
This Sunday Pastor Amy Perez reminds us that The Guided Life begins with surrender, not certainty. The Shepherd doesn't hand us a map. He walks with us step by step, teaching us to trust His voice over our own understanding.
True peace is found in following, not figuring it out.
Proverbs 3:5–8. God doesn't just tell us to trust Him, He shows us why we can. In a world driven by independence and self-reliance, He invites us to lean on the Shepherd who already knows the way.
This Sunday Pastor Kevin Myers shows us that peace is found not in control, but in surrender. The same Shepherd who restores your soul, leads you beside still waters, and guides you through the valley is faithful to direct your steps today.
True guidance begins when we stop leaning on our own understanding and start trusting the One who never misleads.
2 Timothy 3:16–17 | Luke 24:27 If stories matter, the Bible is the most important one ever told, not because it hides weakness, but because it reveals a God who shows up in it.
From Moses' altar to Jesus on the road to Emmaus, every page points to Him. Scripture isn't just words; it's breath is the same Spirit that formed Adam and fills us now.
In todays Leadership Lessons, Pastor Amy Perez shows us that reading the Bible isn't about information but formation. When we "eat this book," we let God's story shape ours, moving from knowing about Him to truly knowing Him.
Matthew 6:25–33 Jesus doesn't just tell us not to worry, He shows us why we don't have to. In a world obsessed with provision, perfection, and performance, He reminds us that the Father already sees, already knows, and already cares.
This Sunday Pastor Dan Lian shows us that peace isn't found in control, but in trust. The same God who feeds the birds and clothes the fields is faithful to take care of you too.
True worship begins when worry ends. When we stop chasing what's temporary and start resting in the One who never changes.
In today’s episode, Olusegun Olujide unpacks what it means to partner with God in prayer to establish His kingdom on earth. God doesn’t force His will, He invites us to co-labor through prayer.
Drawing from James 5:16, we see that God is searching for people who will stand in the gap. Those who carry His heart and release His will through intercession.
Effective prayer is not about performance but partnership. It’s grounded in: God’s Word, revelation, faith, confession and righteousness.
Let’s be a church that when we pray, heaven responds.
Matthew 6:8–13. Jesus doesn’t just teach us to pray, He teaches us why we pray. While the world turns prayer into performance or persuasion, Jesus calls us back to something deeper: communion with the Father who already knows what we need.
Prayer isn’t about control; it’s about surrender. It’s where communication becomes communion, and presence replaces performance.
In this message, Pastor Kevin Myers shows us how the Lord’s Prayer reorders our hearts moving us from striving to resting, from asking for outcomes to aligning with God’s will. True prayer begins not with our words, but with trust in the One who listens.
Leviticus 6:12–13. God lit the altar fire, but the priests had to keep it burning. In the same way, Jesus ignites the flame, but we fuel it through prayer, repentance, and consistency. Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us how the command to “keep the fire burning” is not just ritual, but a pattern for prayer, fasting, and daily surrender, where something dies, and God’s life is revealed in us.
This Sunday Pastor Amy Perez reminds us that faith is not passive. It calls us to move. Faith is the foundation and evidence of God’s promises, the courage to leave the familiar, and the hope of a better homeland.
When we take God at His word, our lives shift, shame breaks, fear loses power, and we start living with eternity in view. Faith calls us forward, higher, and homeward until heaven breaks into earth through us.
This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that faith is not a human achievement but a divine gift. We all wrestle with the question of faith, and all human objects of trust eventually collapse yet the foundation of true faith is unshakable because it rests on God’s Word.
Faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the conviction of what we cannot yet see. Like the ancients, we trust before we see, walking by faith and not by sight. Reality itself was spoken into being by the Word, and our salvation is received by grace through faith, a gift, not a work.
The power is not in the strength of our faith but in its object: Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith.
In today’s Leadership Lessons Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us that prayer is not performance but relationship. Maturity in Christ shows when leaders allow prayer to shape them before they shape others.
In Matthew 6:9–13 Jesus gives us a pattern for prayer. We begin with “Our Father,” remembering who we belong to and where our identity is found. Prayer reorders our loves, exalts God’s name, and shifts our focus from building our own empires to seeking His kingdom.
As leaders, we must ask: Do we live dependent on God daily? Do we model humility and repentance so others can see it? True prayer transforms character, breaks cycles of shame, and produces leaders who carry God’s kingdom forward.
This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us that prayer doesn’t just shift circumstances; it reshapes us. Like Hannah, we bring bitter tears and honest prayers to God not just asking but offering. Jesus carried our brokenness to the cross, rose in victory, and now transforms us from the inside out unbreaking what was broken. This is the power of the Gospel. Prayer reshapes our hearts till we carry the will of God.
In todays Leadership Lessons Pastor James Murray shows us shows that maturity in Christ requires self-devotion. A healthy church happens when believers take responsibility to worship, serve, and give without being told.
In Acts 2:42–47 hospitality was central to the early church. It wasn’t entertaining, it was including. Open tables, open homes, and open hearts made the Gospel visible.
As leaders, we must ask: Do we live as Jesus lived? True hospitality transforms, reminding people they are worthy of God’s love.
Every human knows the sting of brokenness, but the root is sin, shalom disturbed. Pastor James Murray reminds us tha the answer isn’t masking or ignoring it but Jesus, who carried our brokenness to the cross, rose in victory, and now redeems what was lost. He transforms us from the inside out, unbreaking what was broken. The “more” your soul longs for is Him.
1 Samuel 14. While Saul sat under a pomegranate tree, Jonathan chose risk over comfort. With only an armor-bearer beside him, he stepped out on a “perhaps the Lord will act” kind of faith.
God didn’t guarantee an outcome, but He guaranteed His character. The climb was steep, but trust in God’s nature was enough. The message reminds us: true faith isn’t certainty in circumstances, but courage rooted in who God is.
Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us how Jonathan’s “perhaps” echoes Jesus in Gethsemane, obedience wrestled through the unknown, yet surrendered.
Many of us approach Scripture as a task to check off, rather than the nourishment our souls desperately need. In this week’s reflection, we see in Ezekiel 3:1–3 a powerful image of the prophet being told to eat the scroll of God’s Word.
When we internalize Scripture not just read or hear it, but let it sink into the depths of who we are it changes everything. Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that even words of lament can become sweet as honey when digested in faith. God’s Word, taken in fully, becomes life-giving truth that reshapes us from the inside out.
Spiritual growth happens when we embrace all of God’s Word, even the hard parts, trusting His truth to transform us. Scripture isn’t duty, it’s nourishment.
Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that every human asks, “Is there more to life than this?” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). Solomon had wealth, wisdom, and power, yet concluded it was all vapor without God. The ache of the human heart is eternity written within us, but we try to fill it with career, romance, wealth, or freedom idols that promise life but leave us restless. Jesus doesn’t just offer more life; He is life. The Good Shepherd lays down His life so our emptiness can be filled with His abundance.
The “more” your soul longs for isn’t in you, it’s through Him.
Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us that every human asks, “Is there more to life than this?” Ecclesiastes 3:11. Solomon had wisdom, wealth, and power yet still found it all empty without God. The problem isn’t lack of success but a broken relationship. Spiritual amnesia makes us forget who we are, so we chase possessions, pleasure, and even religion like grasping vapor.
The answer isn’t in grasping but in knowing. Jesus redeems relationship and invites us into the eternal love we were made for. The “more” your soul longs for is Him.
Avoiding conflict out of fear, lack of skill or misapplied theology robs us of growth, freedom and untity. In this week's Leadership Lesson Pastor Amy Perez explores how scripture shows us that healthy confrontation, when done in humility and love become a tool for restoration.
Leaders go first before God, owning their fears and motives so they can speak truth that brings life, not shame. Conflict God's way isn't destruction it's discipleship.
Pastor Jon Tyson reminds us that surrender is the true test of trust. Like Saul, we often rationalize partial obedience or try to control outcomes, but God asks for the final 2%. Control robs us of love, freedom, and intimacy with Him, while surrender roots us in trust just as Jesus trusted His Father with His life and future. God doesn’t punish us by asking for surrender; He sees everything and knows what’s best.
True freedom isn’t found in control, but in yielding fully to Him.
In this weeks Leadership Lessons Pastor Josh Kelsey guides us through Habakkuk's raw wrestle with God and what it means for leaders today. Surrounded by injustice and silence, Habakkuk didn’t suppress his doubts, he brought them to God. That’s where true leadership starts: in prayer, not the flesh.
God’s response still speaks today: “I am doing something you would not believe.” Even when life feels confusing, He’s working behind the scenes. The promise remains—“the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord” (Hab. 2:14). This knowledge isn’t just information, but intimacy that grows in the secret place.
As leaders, we’re not called to build monuments, but to carry His glory. Our reality is freedom. Our mission is people. Our cause is love. Leaders set the atmosphere, the culture you carry will shape those you lead.
This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey shows us how complaining is more than words, it’s poison that delays the promise. Israel’s grumbling in the wilderness revealed unbelief, but God’s response was both strange and beautiful: look and live. Healing didn’t come from striving harder but from fixing their eyes on the serpent lifted on the pole.
Centuries later, Jesus fulfills this moment on the cross becoming the curse so we could be free. True freedom isn’t the absence of snakes, it’s the presence of a Savior who breaks their power.
Stop fighting the snakes. Stop striving. Lift your eyes to Jesus, the One who heals.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we reflect on fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. Momentum in your life doesn’t guarantee you’re in the right place we must fix our eyes on Him. Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that Jesus isn’t one of many priorities, He’s the center. Every action, word, and decision must be filtered through this: Does this reveal more of Christ?
Our reality is freedom. Our mission is people. Our cause is love.
Leaders set the atmosphere. The culture you carry will shape those you lead.
This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that while change is inevitable, Christ never changes. Seasons shift, cities move, life turns but Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We often try to freeze the good or fast-forward the hard, yet God uses both to form us. Change is the classroom, and His character is the curriculum.
Stop clinging. Stop rushing. Trust the One who anchors you through every season.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we reflect on Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
Meekness is not weakness, it’s inner confidence in God that produces humility, security, and true strength. The world tells us to build our own confidence to get ahead; Jesus calls us to lay down self-reliance so He can form unshakable trust in Him.
Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us that when our confidence is rooted in Christ, we don’t have to grasp for recognition, push for influence, or cling to resources. We lead from rest, stewarding our gifts in step with the Spirit because the Holy Spirit is drawn to meekness.
This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us that our own goodness will never meet God’s standard. In Matthew 5:20 and 5:48, Jesus raises the bar to perfection not to discourage us, but to show that only His righteousness can save. The Pharisees measured themselves against people. Jesus says the measure is God Himself. At the cross, He took our imperfection and gave us His perfection. In His resurrection, He gave us new hearts so we live from love, not performance.
Stop comparing. Stop striving. Receive the righteousness only Jesus can give.
Matthew 15:21–28. While others begged Jesus to send the Canaanite woman away, she refused to back down, revealing a desperation that moved heaven.
Jesus’ silence wasn’t rejection, but invitation. Her faith pressed past offense, and her response gave her access to covenant promises she wasn’t even “qualified” for. Pastor Ryan Schlachter reminds us: breakthrough often comes when we let Jesus offend our expectations. Even the crumbs of His presence are more than enough.
Desperation that draws near is the door to divine encounter.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we reflect on Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:6: “Do not cast your pearls before swine.” This powerful call to discernment urges us to steward what’s holy with wisdom. Our time, counsel, and spiritual authority are precious meant to be sown into receptive hearts, not wasted on those who mock or reject truth.
Pastor Ryan Schlachter reminds us this isn’t about giving up on people, but about honoring what God is doing by protecting Kingdom resources and setting healthy boundaries. As we lead, may we guard the culture of honor, invest wisely, and grow in spiritual maturity becoming more effective in building God’s Kingdom.
This Sunday Dr. Michael Maiden reminds us that God can turn even our darkest moments into something beautiful. The story of Joseph from Genesis serves as a profound example of how God works all things for good. Despite betrayal, false accusations, and imprisonment, Joseph's unwavering faith and forgiveness led to his ultimate triumph.
While people can steal our possessions, they can never take away our God-given destiny. This is our invitation for us to examine our own lives, urging us to forgive those who have wronged us and to keep dreaming, knowing that God's timing is perfect and He can restore what was lost.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, our Production Director David Walker calls us to rediscover our identity as masterpieces formed by the hands of the divine Craftsman. Through Isaiah 64:8 and Psalm 139:13–14, we’re reminded that we are not mass-produced beings, but uniquely and intentionally shaped by God—the Potter who knows every detail of our design.
This truth reframes how we see ourselves and others: not as broken or unfinished, but as raw materials full of purpose, awaiting refinement. The Potter doesn’t discard what’s imperfect. He molds it with care. As we submit to the shaping process through prayer, Scripture, and Christ-centered community, we begin to reflect the beauty and function we were always meant to carry.
Let this be a call to stop striving for manufactured perfection and instead surrender to the One who sees masterpiece potential in every part of us. In His hands, we’re not just formed we’re purposed to participate in His creative work in the world.
Sin doesn’t just want a piece of you it wants all of you.
In Matthew 5:29–30, Jesus uses intense language to show how seriously we should treat sin. He's not asking us to self-mutilate, but to cut off anything that keeps us bound. It's a call to action, not passivity to flee from what entices us, before it devours us.
Pastor Amy Perez reminds us that inaction is just as dangerous as wrong action. Like David with Bathsheba, it often starts with small compromises. But God's grace isn't just to forgive it’s to train us. Discipline isn’t legalism; it’s the path to freedom.
What we surrender may feel costly, but what we gain in Christ is worth far more.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Ryan Schlachter rediscovers the transformative power of the secret place in our spiritual lives. Matthew 6:5–8, shows us that true intimacy with God isn’t found in public displays of piety but in private, uninterrupted communion with Him.
This reminds us that the secret place isn’t just a physical location but a posture of presence where distractions fade and identity is formed. It’s there that hypocrisy is stripped away, resilience is built, and real relationship with our Creator takes root. As we prioritize time alone with God even when it costs us comfort, sleep, or convenience, we tap into a strength that sustains us in every storm. Let this be a call to rebuild and remain in the secret place, knowing that what happens there empowers everything we do in the open.
Discipleship isn’t about what we lose, it’s about what we gain.
This Sunday Pastor Amy Perez dived into Jesus’ challenging words from Luke 14, where He calls us to prioritize Him above all else. It's not about "hating" our families, but about examining our misplaced loves and hidden influences that may shape us contrary to the gospel.
Through personal stories and biblical examples, we are challenged to break free from generational patterns and align our lives with God's Kingdom. Discipleship is costly, but it’s also transformative. In losing our old selves, we gain membership in heaven’s family.
This is the way of the Kingdom. The way of radical surrender.
Discipleship isn't about casual commitment, it's about radical surrender.
In Luke 14:25–33, we are confronted with the cost of truly following Jesus. Discipleship calls us to more than just a surface-level decision; it's a radical reordering of priorities. Jesus challenges us to “hate” our family and even our own lives, not as a call to self-hatred, but to choose God's will over our own, even when it's hard.
Pastor Ryan Sclachter reminds us that true discipleship requires us to examine our hearts, ambitions, and desires in light of our commitment to Christ. It’s about daily surrender bearing our cross, not suppressing our personality or self-worth, but choosing God's plan over our own.
While the cost of following Jesus is high, the cost of not following Him is infinitely higher. As we count the cost, we discover that what we gain in Christ far outweighs what we give up.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re invited to consider what it means to build altars to the Lord in our everyday lives. Drawing from 1 Kings 18, Pastor Layla Nahavandi challenges us to become modern-day Elijahs people marked by both public demonstrations of faith and private intimacy with God.
This message reminds us that true spiritual authority is forged not only on platforms but in prayer closets. It’s in the quiet places through consistent prayer, faith, and obedience that we build the kind of altars that attract heaven’s fire. As we cultivate a lifestyle rooted in seeking God’s presence, we prepare the ground for revival in our hearts and communities. Let this be a call to rebuild the secret place, knowing that what happens there empowers everything we do in the open.
Faith doesn’t ignore reality, it speaks to it.
Layla Nahavandi unpacks the charge of Mark 11:22–24, where Jesus calls us to mountain-moving faith not rooted in hype, but in His Word.
Believing isn’t passive. It’s active trust. Speaking what God said, standing when nothing looks like it’s shifting. Faith is obedience. It seeks the Word, speaks the Word, and prays like it’s already done.
This is the way of the Kingdom. The way Jesus taught. The way mountains move.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re invited into a deeper examination of our integrity through the lens of Matthew 5:33–37. Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to consider what it means to be people whose words carry the weight of truth. Jesus calls us beyond legalistic oath-making into a life where our “yes” is yes and our “no” is no where honesty is not conditional but foundational.
This message confronts the subtle ways we compromise truth through half-truths, exaggeration, or fear-driven silence. We’re reminded that deception, no matter how small, echoes the voice of the enemy, not the heart of Christ. As disciples, we’re called to reflect God’s character through our speech, walking in a trustworthiness that needs no embellishment. When we align our hearts with our words, we cultivate a life of authenticity one that testifies to the truth-telling nature of our Savior.
Retaliation isn’t something we resist in our own strength, it’s something we surrender to Jesus.
Brittany Smigielski unpacks the radical call of Matthew 5:38–42, where Jesus confronts our instinct for revenge and invites us into a higher way, the way of peacemaking.
Turning the other cheek, giving more than what’s asked, walking the second mile are not passive responses. They are powerful acts of love rooted in Heaven’s logic.
Peacemaking is not weakness, it’s courage clothed in grace. IHumility that confronts hurt, generosity that disrupts greed, and service that silences oppression.
This is the way of the cross. The way Jesus lived. The way we’re called to follow.
Confront isn’t about conflict for conflict’s sake, it’s about transformation.
In this message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter opens up Matthew 5:38–41, where Jesus confronts our desire for retaliation and control. The law said, “eye for eye,” but Jesus invites us into something deeper: a life where grace disarms offense and love silences revenge.
This isn’t weakness it’s courage. The courage to name our pain, resist passive silence, and choose dignity over dominance. Jesus doesn’t ask us to ignore injustice or absorb abuse. He shows us how to confront with clarity, restraint, and Spirit-empowered peace.
As we step into this new series, we’re reminded: confrontation in the Kingdom isn’t about proving a point it’s about pointing to a Savior. Turn the other cheek. Walk the second mile. Let go without losing yourself. These are revelations of a Kingdom heart.
In this week’s Leadership Lessons, we’re challenged to see conflict not as something to avoid, but as a sacred opportunity for growth. Drawing from Psalm 133 and James 1:19–20, we’re reminded that unity isn’t something we manufacture, it flows from God.
Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us to shift from judgment to curiosity, especially in tense moments, and to practice a “holy pause” before reacting. By validating emotions both ours and others’, we create space for God to move in our relationships. It’s in these challenging interactions that our faith is tested, refined, and matured. Just as Christ prayed for unity in John 17, we’re called to stay at the table, even when it’s uncomfortable, believing that tension can become a pathway to deeper understanding and spiritual transformation.
Unity isn’t something we manufacture, it’s something we join.
Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks the profound mystery of unity through Psalm 133, showing us that unity is spiritual, sacrificial, and supernatural. It begins with Jesus, our Anointed Head, and flows down through His Body. When we come under His authority, we receive His fullness. Grace upon grace. Unity isn’t loud or flashy it’s gentle, hidden, yet deeply life-giving.
Unity is the soil where eternal life grows. Jesus prayed for it. The Spirit empowers it. And the world sees Him through it.
As we close our Ascent series, we see that the climb was never just about reaching a destination, it was about becoming a people marked by obedience. Every step, every surrender, every “yes” has shaped us into a dwelling place for God. Obedience is the path. Unity is the fruit. And God’s presence is the reward.
God’s strategy has always been multiplication, not accumulation.
In this weeks Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks Numbers 11 and the moment when God took the Spirit that was on Moses and placed it on the seventy elders, showing us that leadership was never meant to be carried alone. Impartation happens when the burden outweighs our capacity, and it’s in those moments we learn this was never about us, it’s always been God.
If you’ve been carrying the weight of leadership, ministry, or vision alone, this episode is a prophetic reminder that multiplication requires unity, surrender, and supernatural trust. Pastor Josh challenges us to ask: Who are you gathering? Are you creating space for others? Are you submitted before you’re leading?
The journey of discipleship demands more than belief it requires a daily “yes.” A yes that’s rooted in God’s Word, anchored in His promises, and willing to pay the cost. Obedience isn’t optional; it’s essential.
Pastor Steph Rivas walks us through Psalm 132, showing how obedience has a history, will cost us daily, and leads us to hope. Obedience isn’t just about rules, it’s about relationship and when we say yes to Jesus, we’re aligning with Him for a lifetime. This isn’t about behavior modification. It’s about heart transformation. God isn’t asking for part of your life, He wants all of it. And He’s worthy of it.
Obedience isn’t optional in the life of a disciple. It’s the very evidence that we’re walking with Jesus. The journey of faith isn’t just about hearing it’s about doing. It’s in our daily surrender, not just the big decisions, that our discipleship is revealed.
In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter walks us through Psalm 132 to show us that obedience is costly, personal, and communal. But it’s also worth it. Obedience may stretch us, but it also forms us and blesses those around us.
You don’t obey to earn God’s love, you obey because you have it.
The life of a leader is defined not by charisma, but by obedience. Obedience isn’t about creativity it’s about clarity. God’s commands are not suggestions, and partial obedience is still disobedience. This Sunday, Pastor Ryan challenged us to examine the posture of our hearts: Are we obeying fully, or are we crafting spiritual excuses to justify our resistance?
From King Saul’s downfall to our own daily decisions, we see this truth: obedience reveals trust. And trust is tested most when the cost is high, when consequences are delayed, or when people might be disappointed. But obedience to God will always lead to a life that’s blessed, even if it’s misunderstood.
This is the invitation: to fear God more than people, to obey Him in the small things, and to finish well. Because obedience now builds a legacy of faithfulness later. And it’s the soft, unseen “yes” behind closed doors that keeps our hearts tender toward God.
The life of a disciple is marked not by ease, but by endurance. Psalm 129 reminds us that perseverance isn’t just necessary it’s sacred. From Egypt to exile, Israel’s survival was a testimony of God's faithfulness, not their strength. This Sunday, Pastor Ryan painted a vivid picture of the pilgrim’s journey: one scarred by pain, but held together by hope. Through affliction, we’re shaped and reminded that victory often looks like survival. Our perseverance is rooted in trusting the Lord’s justice, not taking matters into our own hands.
This is the invitation: to endure with joy, to let scars speak of triumph, and to live as people deeply rooted in Christ.
The journey of faith is often uphill, marked by pressure, pain, perseverance. But pain doesn't mean the Father is absent. You're not being punished; you're being formed. In this Sundays message Pastor Luis Guerrero dives into how faith isn't a solo journey. It's more communal than we realize. God moves through His people and He walks with us though every valley and fire.
In this weeks Leadership Lessons we're challenged to embrace new thinking as we walk through the doors God opens for us. Basing off of Romans 12:2, Pastor Kevin Myers encourages us not to conform to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. This transformation isn't about our performance, but about staying connected to God - the true vine. This teaching encourages us to base our decisions on God's Word rather than our emotions, emphasizing that God wants us to discern His will through our renewed thinking. It's a call to see our trials, relationships, and uncertain situations as gifts from God, shifting our perspective from earning to receiving.
What does it really mean to build your life, your ministry, or your future with God not just for Him? In this Pentecost message, we dive deep into Psalm 127 to unpack the futility of self-building, the restful posture of trust, and the gospel promise of family. From Babel to the Upper Room, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores how the Spirit builds what striving never could. Jesus is not only the cornerstone. He’s the builder. Unless the Lord builds the house, our labor is in vain.
The Doors the Holy Spirit leads us to are the sacred paths God opens to shape us into who we’re meant to be. Rooted in Philippians 1:6 and Ephesians 2:10, Pastor Mark Kelsey walks us through four key doors: The Door of Jesus, The Door of New Thinking, The Door of Expansion and The Door of Calling. Each door is part of God’s reconstruction plan for our lives. What door is in front of you now?
In our spiritual journey, we're called to bring an encounter with God to others.In todays Leadership Lesson we explore three key elements of fruitful leadership: encounter, experience, and equipping. The encounter stems from our own spiritual formation and leadership development. This process shapes us into the image of God (Imago Dei), preparing us to minister effectively. Pastor Mark Kelsey challenges us to cultivate daily disciplines of intimate connection with God, embrace the transformative power of suffering, and integrate our whole being - spirit, soul, and body. As we grow in these areas, we become vessels through which others can encounter God's presence.
The Psalms of Ascent remind us that faith moves upward even when life feels like it's falling apart. Jesus’ journey from Palm Sunday to Gethsemane shows us the reality of both joy and sorrow on the road of obedience.
Pastor Mark Kelsey highlights that our direction matters more than our condition. Jesus stayed oriented toward the Father, anchored in identity, not emotion. His surrender “Not my will, but yours be done” wasn’t weakness, but strength. We’re invited into the same posture. In every season, God is present. Nothing can separate us from His love.
God restores our fortunes, turning our mourning into laughter. When we're challenged to see our pain through a new lens - not as something to be avoided, we sow seeds for a future harvest of joy. Pastor Amy Perez encourages us to bring our honest laments to God, acknowledging our pain while trusting in His transformative power. As we learn to sow our tears, we're promised a harvest of joy that not only changes us but also becomes a powerful witness to the world of God's faithfulness.
Psalm 126 paints a vivid picture of joy rising out of sorrow. It recalls the Israelites’ return from exile, a moment of divine restoration that reflects our own journey with God. As they remembered what He had done, their mouths were filled with laughter, and hope was reignited. This act of remembering is not just nostalgic; it’s a spiritual practice that fuels endurance. We’re called to sow in tears, remaining faithful in seasons of struggle, trusting that God is cultivating something deeper. Pastor Kevin Myers points out that the life of faith is a steady ascent one that shapes us through every high and low. As we walk this path in community, we learn to ask boldly, trust deeply, and anticipate the harvest of joy that God promises.
The life of a disciple is not an individual pursuit but a shared journey rooted in community. Just as the Israelites journeyed together toward Jerusalem, relying on God through both trials and triumphs, we too are called to a steady ascent toward Him. Psalm 126 reminds us that joy isn’t a fleeting emotion tied to circumstances, it’s the deep, enduring fruit of a life rooted in God’s faithfulness. This Sunday Pastor Stephanie Rivas paints a picture of the life of faith as a pilgrimage. One where tears are sown in trust, and God brings forth a harvest of joy. Along this path, we are shaped by generosity, worship, and shared spiritual growth. This is the invitation: to live lives as living testimonies, spreading the light of God’s joy through our communities and daily interactions. Together, we learn to see joy as a divine promise, cultivating resilience that testifies to God’s unwavering goodness.
Worship isn't just a song it's a lifestyle that anchors us in the middle of uncertainty, pain and pressure. In this weeks Leadership Lesson, our Worship Director Tameeka Walker unpacks the power of worship when life doesn't make sense. Drawing from Acts 16, Tameeka shows how Paul and Silas didn't wait for breakthrough to worship, they were already prepared. Worship shifts atmospheres, builds spiritual endurance and keeps our hearts aligned with God even when we're pressed but not yet delivered. In the middle of the process, the tension and the unknown, worship creates space for God to move.
Worship isn't rooted in preference it's anchored in presence. Pastor Banning continues our journey through the Psalms of Ascent with a call to reorient our hearts around the One who's worthy. Singing together isn't about what we feel, but what we bring: unified adoration. It's not performance, it's offering. As we reflect, we're invited to ask: is our worship shaped by convenience or by reverence? Discipleship begins not with what moves us but with what we surrender.
Exile isn't always a place, it's a condition of the soul. Pastor Josh begin this journey of ascent by exploring the restleness that awakens when we realize we no longer belong where we are. The way of Jesus isn't about conveinece it's about courage to return. As we reflect, we're invited to examine whether we're drifting or truly walking with God. Discipleship begins not with arrival but with the ache to come home.
Drawing from Hebrews 10, Pastor Ryan Schlachter unpacks the powerful truth of being seated with Christ. Reminding us that while Old Testament priests stood daily offering repeated sacrifices, Jesus made one final sacrifice and is now seated at the right hand of God. Because of this, we no longer strive for God’s approval but serve from a place of rest. This shift frees us from guilt and shame, inviting us to live in the fullness of Christ’s forgiveness and approach life’s struggles from a place of already-won victory.
Prayer is not just a religious ritual—it’s the lifeblood of our spiritual journey. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares why prayer is essential to true spiritual leadership. Through prayer, we align our hearts with God’s will, receive spiritual authority, and gain the capacity to genuinely love and serve others.
The Songs of Ascent illustrates how discipleship is a lifelong journey of walking with God. As we reflect, we're invited to examine whether we're truly committed to the way of Jesus-or settling for something more comfortable. In returning to the heart of discipleship, we rediscover the joy and purpose we were made for. Pastor Ryan explores the essence of true discipleship through the lens of Acts 2 reminding us that following Jesus isn't about convenience, but deep devotion.
The life of a disciple is not an individual pursuit but a shared journey rooted in community. This isn't about religious routine it's about a transformative, life-on-life walk with Jesus and others. Pastor Kevin Myers draws a powerful parallel to the Israelites' pilgrimage to Jerusalem, reminding us that the life of faith is one of steady ascent toward God. As we follow this path, we're invited to let God shape us through generosity, worship, and shared spiritual growth.
In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares 5 practical tips to help define success and wins in leadership.
Doubt in our faith journey is often a misunderstood concept. When looking at the story of Thomas in John 20, we discover that doubt isn't the enemy of faith, but rather a catalyst for deeper belief. Our doubts often reveal our true desire for God, and that he does not neglect our questions and uncertainties, but actually welcomes them. Thomas' story encourages us to keep pursuing God and his mission even when we don't have all the answers, remembering that Jesus promised to be with us always. This perspective shift on doubt can revolutionize our approach to faith, allowing us to embrace our questions as part of our growth rather than feeling ashamed or discouraged by them. In this week's Manhattan message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter challenges us to see doubt as a tool that can strengthen our faith when we bring it to God and our community.
In our daily lives, doubt can actually be a gateway to faith by becoming an element to deeper trust and intimacy with God. The story of 'Doubting Thomas' in John 20 teaches us that Jesus meets us in our uncertainties with compassion and understanding. Instead of letting doubt construct walls between us and God, Thomas' story challenges us to bring our doubts openly to him. In this Sunday's Brooklyn message, Pastor Amy Perez illustrates how God's delays are often intentional, designed to grow our faith and reveal His glory. As we navigate our own doubts, we're invited to trust in God's mindfulness of us, remembering that He hears our every prayer and cares deeply for our struggles.
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter looks forward to how we as leaders can continue to grow and minister to God and others around us.
The empty tomb speaks volumes, even in its silence. This Easter message invites us to explore the profound implications of Christ's resurrection. The rolled-away stone wasn't just for Jesus to exit, but for us to enter and witness the miracle. This empty tomb declares that death is defeated, sin is conquered, and hope is alive. It's not just a historical fact, but a living reality that transforms our present and future. The resurrection offers us a new life—not just an improved version of our old selves, but a completely new creation. It challenges us to die to our old ways and embrace the abundant life Jesus promises. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter invites us to consider: How does the empty tomb speak to our current struggles? Are we living in the newness of life Christ offers, or clinging to our old selves?
When we explore Jesus' seven last sayings as he went to the cross, we uncover a tapestry of divine love, mercy, and redemption. From 'Father, forgive them' to 'It is finished,' each utterance reveals a facet of God's character and His plan for humanity. This challenges us to see the cross not just as a historical event, but as a personal invitation to experience God's forgiveness, family, and freedom. In this Good Friday message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter urges us to stop trying to earn God's love and instead rest in the finished work of Christ, surrendering our lives to the One who gave everything for us.
Holy week is filled with events happening on every day, but the day after Jesus' death everything remained silent. In times of waiting on God, it's easy to be defeated by the silence that stands before us; however, we see that after the silence comes new life and promises fulfilled. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Fount Kid's Director Steph Rivas encourages us with ways to walk through seasons where God seems silent, and how to wait upon the promises that he has already reamined true to.
Through his entry into Jerusalem, Jesus reveals that he is not just a humble king, but a different kind of king altogether. As the crowds chanted “Hosanna” while he rode into the city on a donkey, we see that true greatness often comes wrapped in unexpected packages. How often do we expect God to show up in a way that we want, instead of the way that we need? In this week's Sunday message in Manhattan, Pastor Ryan Schlachter calls us to reflect on whether we’re truly ready to follow Jesus, not just in moments of triumph, but through the valleys of challenge and change.
The triumphal entry into Jerusalem, recorded in John 12, reveals a beautiful paradox: the King of Kings riding on a donkey, fulfilling ancient prophecies. This image challenges our expectations and reminds us that God's ways often defy human logic. We're called to recognize Jesus as our sovereign ruler, not just in grand moments, but in the everyday aspects of our lives. This Palm Sunday in Brooklyn, Pastor Kathryn Myers urges us to surrender our hearts fully to Christ's governance, trusting that His seemingly paradoxical approach, strength through humility, victory through sacrifice, is the path to true peace and transformation in our lives.
In the last commandment, we see that the call to not covet leads us to find our satisfaction in God alone. When we shift our focus from what others have to what God has graciously provided, we discover the secret of contentment. In this Sunday's Manhattan message, Pastor Amy Perez encourages us to realign our desires, put God at the center, and find true fulfillment in His presence rather than in pursuit of more.
It’s easy in this life to always long for something other than what we have, but our insatiable desire for more often stems from a lack of trust in God's provision. Through the tenth commandment, we’re challenged to examine our hearts and recognize that coveting isn't just about material possessions, but extends to relationships, influence, and even productivity. In this Sunday’s Brooklyn message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter reminds us is that contentment comes not from having everything we want, but from recognizing that in God, we have everything we need.
The Bible encourages us to not grow weary in doing good, because there is a temptation for us to not finish the race that is set before us. The way that we run the race well is not looking at how able we are to run the race, but looking to the one who ran it first. Jesus walked through this life and did not forsake the pain and hardships of humanity so that we would know what it looks like to walk through suffering in this life. In this month's ALLIN message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter reminds us that we can find joy when we are weary because in Him there is a fullness of joy ahead.
The Bible commands us to be people who are joy filled, but if we are not careful we will put joy in a box on how we are to receive it. We are to be those who exhibit joy to the world, because joy and generosity is our greatest witness to the cities around us. It shows lives changed by Jesus. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter invites us to be a people who are marked by joy that comes not from this world, but from the presence of Jesus.
The ninth commandment goes beyond simply avoiding lies; it calls us to embrace truth in all aspects of our lives. God himself is Truth, and as his followers, we're called to reflect this attribute by using our words for truth and a tool for building up others. In this week’s Sunday message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter encourages us to seek honesty not just in our words, but in our hearts, recognizing that self-deception can be the most damaging form of dishonesty.
The story of Jonah isn't just about a man swallowed by a fish; it's a mirror reflecting our own struggles with obedience, trust, and compassion. We're invited to see Jonah not as a hero, but as a cautionary tale—a man who knew about God but failed to truly know Him. Are we, like Jonah, merely going through the motions of obedience without growing in trust and humility? In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Amy Perez urges us to move beyond simply doing what God says, to developing a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him.
Stealing isn't just about taking physical objects, but can manifest in various forms in our lives and reflects a lack of honor—both for others and for God. Through kingdom culture, we are invited to live as 'givers' rather than 'takers,' reflecting God's character. It's a call to trust in God's provision and to close any 'footholds' we may have left open for the enemy in our lives. In this Sunday’s Manhattan message, David Chan invites us to examine areas where we might be 'stealing' from God, whether through our time, talents, or resources, and to recommit to a life of integrity and trust in God's abundance.
In our exploration of the commandment 'You shall not steal,' we uncover profound truths about God's value for us and our neighbors. This seemingly simple directive opens up a world of spiritual insight, challenging us to examine our hearts and actions in light of God's love. We're reminded that stealing isn't just about taking physical possessions, but can extend to time, ideas, and even our relationship with God. In this Sunday’s Brooklyn message, Pastor Kevin Myers invites us to consider: Are we living as stewards of God's gifts or grasping at what we think we deserve?
How do we deal with temptation when it comes our way? In the Bible, we see that Jesus was tempted in every way, but never fell into sin itself. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter provides eight steps on how to address temptation.
Through the seventh commandment Jesus raises the bar, teaching us that sin begins in the heart, not just in our actions.Our sexual desires, while not inherently bad, were designed by God for the sacred covenant of marriage. Are we treating these gifts with the reverence they deserve, or have we fallen into a consumer mindset? In this week’s Sunday message, Pastor Luis Guerrero calls us to take radical steps towards purity and holiness, not out of shame, but out of a desire for true freedom in Christ.
There is profound significance in covenant relationships and God's design for human sexuality. In Genesis, we see how men and women were created to reflect God's image together and rule side by side. When sin enteres the scene and disrupts this harmony, it leads to power imbalances and the exploitation of one another. The seventh commandment is a challenge to examine our hearts, recognizing that lust goes beyond physical acts to include how we regard others in our minds. In this week’s Sunday message in Brooklyn, Pastor Amy Perez invites us to consider how we can honor God's design for sexuality and relationships in our own lives, whether married or single.
In Philippians 2, Paul refers to putting on the mind of Christ and the humility that comes with it. When we trust in circumstances or mountain top expereinces, it can easily try to exalt us instead of bringing us low into humility. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives practical tips and examples on how humility can form us more into the image of Christ.
In exploring the sixth commandment, 'You shall not murder,' we uncover a profound truth: we all have a 'killer heart.' This commandment goes far beyond physical murder, addressing the roots of anger, hatred, and devaluation of human life. Jesus expands on this in Matthew 5, equating anger and insults with murder in God's eyes. The core of this command is clear: all human life is sacred, bearing God's image. We're called to be life-givers, not life-takers, in every aspect of our lives. In this week’s Sunday Manhattan message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter invites us to value others as God does, bringing life and peace to our relationships, workplaces, and communities.
In this powerful exploration of the sixth commandment, ‘You shall not murder,' we're challenged to look beyond the literal act and into the depths of our hearts. The story of Cain and Abel serves as a stark reminder that violence begins in our thoughts and emotions long before it manifests in our actions. By learning to investigate our anger, we can address its root causes and respond in ways that honor both ourselves and others as image-bearers of God. In this week’s Sunday Brooklyn message, Pastor Amy Perez invites us to a deeper level of self-awareness and spiritual growth, challenging us to be 'our brother's keeper' in every interaction.
The fifth commandment is not just about obedience, but about shaping our entire approach to relationships and authority. The Ten Commandments offers a guide to shift from a modern, individualistic mindset to one that values responsibility, legacy, and respect for divinely-appointed authority. In this week’s Sunday message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter encourages us that honoring our parents, even when it’s difficult, is a pathway to personal growth, societal stability, and spiritual maturity. It’s a call to reflect on how our family dynamics shape our broader worldview and our relationship with God.
In this Leadership Lesson, Pastor Luis Guerrero hosts a conversation with Pastor Kevin Myers and Steph Rivas on how to practically apply the fourth commandment of Sabbath to our modern context.
Remembering the Sabbath day and keeping it holy is not just about taking a day off—it's about resisting the relentless demands of our culture and rediscovering our true identity in God. By intentionally ceasing our work, we're declaring trust in God's provision and pushing back against the 'hustle culture' that threatens to consume us. In this week’s Sunday message in Manhattan, Pastor Ryan Schlachter outlines how Sabbath allows God to restore our souls and usher us into a holy rest.
Sabbath is not just about ceasing work, but is a weekly opportunity to declare our trust in God's provision and resist the world's demands on our time and energy. As we practice Sabbath, we are invited into a deeper intimacy with God, echoing the first thing humanity did with the Creator—resting and delighting in His presence. In this week’s Sunday message in Brooklyn, Brittany Smigielski challenges us to guard our rest and experience the freedom, healing, and restoration that comes when we obey this holy command.
There is a myth that salvation is purely an individual expereince, however it's because we have been set free by love that we then love other people. In Genesis, God stated that it was not good for man to live alone, but to have companionship on this earth. But how do we maintain healthy relationships? In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Amy Perez gives three ways we can test if we are gettin enough relational nutrients and how to continue to grow in community and with God.
The Ten Commandments aren’t just rules or behavior modification—they reflect God’s holiness and how we, as His image-bearers, represent Him. Because God exists as our heavenly Father who wants good things for us, we can stand confident that these commandments are actually outlining a way of living that is for our benefit. In this week’s Sunday message in Manhattan, Pastor Luis Guerrero discusses how the third commandment isn’t just about avoiding ‘bad words,’ but bearing His name in a way that honors Him in our lives.
The third commandment isn’t about our speech as much as it is about our sincerity and reverence. It’s easy to get caught up in superficial worship, hypocrisy and self-centeredness, but the commandment to honor God’s name opens us up to a freedom to live in genuine surrender to a heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. In this week’s Sunday message in Brooklyn, Pastor Ryan Schlachter provides four ways in which we can honor the third commandment and bless the name of God in our lives today.
In leadership, there are many things that can be considered a "win" in your life. The wins we encounter are personal and not linear, but there are biblical truthts that will allow you to have wins that go beyond the surface level. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives us seven questions that can help define what a win can look like in our context based on the teachings and life of Jesus.
We often create our own version of God—one that’s convenient, indulgent, and never challenges us. But the second commandment warns us against this very trap. The gods we make up never challenge us. They agree with everything we do. There’s no laying down our life. Everything is catered towards us. But we are called to be living sacrifices, image bearers of a Heavenly Father who knelt in the dust to craft us. In this week's Manhattan Sunday message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter implores us to surrender our self-made idols and worship the true, living God who transforms us.
John Calvin descibres the human heart as an "idol factory," continually manufacturing images that try to fulfill desires in our hearts. However, the second commandment of the Ten Commandments directs us to not make idols of any kind. What do we as followers of God deal with this tension and surrender fully to him? In this week's Brooklyn Sunday message, Pastor Amy Perez invites us to reconsider our priorities and rediscover our true identity as image-bearers of God, designed to reflect His glory in the world.
Running the race faithfully is not guaranteed based on our background or upbringing if we don't have a focus for the future. If we allow idols to live in our hearts, we probably won’t make it as disciples of God at the end of our lives. In this message from Pastor Ryan Schlachter at our ALLIN night, we learn the dangers of letting idols stay in our lives, and the freedom that is available when we choose to follow God fully.
In John 3 we see an interaction John the Baptist has with his disciples, comparing him to the ministry of Jesus. He responds in a way that defies the comparison, conflict, and criticism that could arise, recognizing that there is plenty of water for both ministries of baptism in the land. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Amy Perez unpacks the biblical significance of water while also encouraging us that there is room for all to flourish in the body of Christ and house of God.
In the Ten Commandments, 'You shall have no other gods before me,' challenges us to confront the idols in our lives that compete with our devotion to God. Anything we prioritize above God—be it money, relationships, or even our own desires—can become an idol. As we hear from Pastor Ryan Schlachter, we discover that identifying idols in our lives isn't meant to shame us, but liberate us from the promises of false loves and lead us into a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with our Creator.
At Leadership Lessons, Pastor Ryan shared from Acts 20:28-35, emphasizing that what we love determines what we do. Drawing from Paul’s encouragement to the early church, he challenged us to live holy, surrendered lives, guarding our hearts against offense, pride, and false doctrine while remaining accountable to others. We're reminded of Paul’s example of humility, hard work, and generosity, encouraging us to embrace the truth that "it is more blessed to give than to receive."
In our Zakar series, Pastor Kathryn Myers reminds us that our bodies are created to remember—and to remember God. Our posture towards life reflects our faith, shaped by what we’ve lived and remembered. Faith isn’t just about what we know; it’s something we feel and experience in our whole being. Even when painful memories linger, our loving Father offers a greater story.
At Leadership Lessons, Steph Rivas shared a message on contending for faith and finding true contentment in God. When we contend together as a unified church, we can bring the kingdom of God to our city, showing the world a glimpse of heaven.
As we continue in our Zakar series on remembrance, we acknowledge that while God calls us to hold fast to his faithfulness, we also have to let go as we step into this new year. Pastor Luis preaches on letting go of fear, the past and control so we be strong and courageous as we step into God’s promises.
For our January ALLIN, Pastor Amy explored the moments of consecration from Joshua 4-5 as the Israelites crossed over into the Promised Land. There is a Promised Land rest available for us as believers and leaders that aligns our position, provision, pace and plans to heaven's.
For 2025, our theme as a church is Kingdom Come, where we are immersed in a story from generation to generation of God's faithfulness from generation to generation and join in the prayer for NYC to experience this everlasting kingdom. In our Leadership Lessons, Pastor Kevin Myers shares on how we experience God's Kingdom as believers.
The practice of 'zakar' - remembering - isn't just about nostalgia; it's a spiritual discipline that strengthens our faith and shapes our identity. By recalling God's past provisions, we're better equipped to face future challenges. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Luis Guerrero encourages us to create intentional rhythms of reflection and gratitude, reminding us that our worth isn't determined by our achievements, but by our identity as children of God.
There is something quite divine about waiting. God is the author of time and omnipresent, yet he chooses to wait and to be patient alongside us while the promise is on the way. As we conclude our Like Us series, Pastor Amy Perez brings us through the journey of three women in the Bible who were waiting for a promsise from God, and how we learn why waiting is part of God's plan.
Jesus coming to earth isn’t just a theological concept—it’s a transformative reality that shapes our daily lives. What sets Christianity apart is the truth that, in Jesus putting on flesh and becoming like us, He offers more than a solution for sin; He becomes a Savior who fully empathizes with our human experience. In this week’s message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter invites us to see Jesus not as a distant deity but as our perfect mediator, who understands our struggles and continually intercedes for us.
In the liturgical calendar, the Advent season kicks off the year as we wait for the arrival of our savior in the form of a baby. There are few things on earth that feel as holy and human as our waiting, and God meets us in whatever waiting season we are part of. How do we make the most of our time and create markers of holy moments while we wait? In this week's Leadership Lesson, Creative Director Carter Gekiere shares three ways you can make the most out of this Advent season.
Genealogies in the Bible are often skipped over, but they are divinely inspired and intentional. Jesus, fully God and fully human, born into the lineage of other humans, reveals incredible truths about God’s plan. In this week’s message from our series, Like Us, Pastor Ryan brings to light the significance of Jesus’ genealogy, reminding us of the incredible ways God’s purpose prevails even in the imperfections of humanity, giving us hope this Advent season.
Your waiting is one of the most holiest things you can experience. When we don’t wait well, we lose sight of what the actual promise is. Jesus is the greatest gift, and the one who gives the promise is much better than seeing the promise fulfilled. At this month's ALLIN, Pastor Ryan Schlachter speaks on the life of Simeon and the beauty behind wiating.
Jesus is familiar with loneliness and hardships, but provides a pathway of hope for all to enter into. In this week’s Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives practical tips on how to find hope through stories, worship, and trusting in God.
In His incarnation, Jesus not only identified with our humanity but also revealed the true essence of what it means to be human. As we begin Advent in our Like Us series, Pastor Ryan Schlachter highlights the deep significance of our Savior’s arrival on earth — inviting us to ask, What does it truly mean for us to be fully human, just as He intended?
Children often ask insightful questions about their environments and how things work, but often we lose that curiosity as we grow up. In our relationship with God, it can become easy to have a diminished curiosity, but there is so much value in asking God questions and sharing in life with him. In this week’s Leadership Lesson, Kids Ministry Director Steph Rivas shares three ways to reignite curiosity in your faith today.
We are invited to live in God’s house as celebrated, loved children. Joyful and free, to ultimately become like the Father to a hurting world: generous, patient, welcoming, gracious and full of mercy. Through Jesus, we are empowered and propelled into the good works he’s created in advance for us to do. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Kathryn Myers surfaces a soul-piercing question from this parable: will we mindfully say yes everyday to the many invitations God is extending us?
On this week’s Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter talks about the importance of faithfulness that is only shaped over time. While our culture places importance on instant growth, 2 Peter 1 states that we have everything we need by His divine power—and growth occurs through incremental steps faithfulness.
Ecclesiastes states that life is fleeing, like a vapor. What we do with our life matters, and we have the opportunity to waste it or to invest it. We have a responsibility to be intentional with the time God has given us. Instead of spending our time chasing accolades and worldly success, He invites us to use it to sow into the eternal. In this week’s message, guest speaker Micah McElveen encourages us on ways to steward our lives here on earth.
As followers of Jesus, our identity is not defined by achievements, influence, or anything of worldly value. Above all, we are sons and daughters of God, graced with a unique purpose. We are entrusted with gifts and responsibilities, and how we respond to these reveals the condition of our hearts. In our series, Wasted Grace, Pastor Luis Guerrero uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to guide us in understanding what it means to live a life that recognizes God's grace and embraces the purpose He has given each of us.
At our ALLIN Night, Pastor Ryan Schlachter encouraged us that we are obligated as believers to continue to mature in our faith so that we don’t fall away into apostasy. Being able to eat solid, spiritual food is not achieved by becoming really intelligent but by becoming really obedient. May we be a people who walk in faithfulness to God more and more each day.
Idols can be produced when good things can become ultimate things. More often than not, they stem from a deeper desire that can only be filled by our connection with God. On this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Amy Perez breaks down idols and how they can take hold of our lives.
Grace is a gift — God’s closeness to us is pure grace. But as the parable of the Prodigal Son reveals, we can miss the fullness of it. In the parable, Jesus shows how both sons waste the grace of their father’s love, whether through rebellion or resentment. As we begin our new series, Wasted Grace, Pastor Luis Guerrero reminds us that our identity as His children remains unchanged, and we serve a God who longs to be close to us.
As much as the world talks about money, so does the Bible. Jesus serves as our guide, helping us become not only wise stewards of our finances but also generous givers, for generosity reflects the very heart of God. In concluding our series The Lowly, Pastor Ryan Schlachter emphasizes that spiritual maturity is evident in how we approach generosity toward God and others. True humility involves letting God have the final say over our finances, inviting Him into our financial decisions with open hearts.
As we grow in our walk with Jesus, our growth in Him is dependent on our personal devotion to His ways. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares on intentional discipleship, truth that is transfered through relationship.
In a society filled with worry and anxiety, the gospel encourages us in a different way of living. Statistics show that roughly 87% of the things we become worried or anxious about don’t actually happen, but it becomes comfortable to live in states of chaos instead of entering into mindsets of peace. Regardless of what our circumstances lay in front of us, we can think better thoughts that are based on gospel truth and clarity. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Luis Guerrero shares three ways that God becomes the answer for our anxiety.
As we set our gaze on Jesus, we naturally bear the fruits of the Spirit, and in response, live a life that reflects Him. In this week's on Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter highlights how our alignment with Christ makes our lives truly attractive.
Our contentment in life comes from loving-union with Jesus, not more of the things he gives us. Often times we look to the blessing in front of us instead of the one who is everlasting and provides for us. When we guard our hearts against anything that attempts to take our eyes off of Jesus, we are able to find a satisfaction that goes beyond our possessions and circumstances. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives three ways Paul in Philippians 4 teaches us how to be truly content.
On this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Ryan Schlachter explores six key principles for guarding our thoughts, drawn from Philippians 4:8. Whether it's filtering negative self-talk or appreciating the beauty in everyday moments, we align our thoughts through the truth of Christ.
If we know God, if we are loved by God, reconciliation and forgiveness should be our pursuit. To reconcile in a healthy way begins with coming before God in humility, recognizing that he first came down to draw near to us. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Kevin Myers explains ways to reconcile with one another in a biblical way that honors Christ and one another.
The threats of spiritual warfare are real, but as followers of Christ, we have the power to operate and combat the schemes of the enemy with the truth of God’s Word. At ALLIN, Pastor Ryan emphasizes our ability to lean into the power of prayer and Christ’s intercession.
Friendship, as modeled by the gospel, calls us to a higher standard of connection—one that goes beyond convenience and surface-level interactions. These friendships reflect the transformative grace of Jesus and invite us to live in alignment with the gospel in every relationship. In this week’s leadership lessons, Pastor Ryan Schlachter delves into the power of proactive, Christ-centered relationships that are marked by depth, vulnerability, and forgiveness.
Scripture calls us “strangers of this world,” because our true home is found in heavenly places, far beyond what our eyes can see. When we walk in our true identity as citizens, we have different cravings that guide us to live with fervent a expectation for what is to come. This Sunday, Pastor Luis Guerrero breaks down a profound truth: as citizens of Heaven, our lives are governed by a higher standard, distinct from the culture of earthly cities.
As human beings, there’s a temptation to believe we’re in control of our own lives. To gain a sense of worth, we rely on our works, abilities, and achievements to measure “right standing” with God. True confidence comes from our faith in God and our proximity to him. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares three key points on building authentic confidence through faith in Christ.
Humility is not accidental; it is an intentional act. When humility becomes the standard for God's people, we are able to join in the Spirit and lift the name of Jesus above all. God commands us to be unified, and to achieve it we must acknowledge the weight of pride and its effect on the body of Christ. On our 11th anniversary, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives us three ways we can build a legacy of humility in our lives and as a church.
In Matthew 11, Jesus famously invites the weary and heavy-laden to come to Him for rest and describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart.” This Sunday, Pastor Amy Perez shared key takeaways from Philippians 1:12-30, unpacking the freedom and rest that gospel humility can bring to our lives.
In culture we have been conditioned to move quickly from one topic to another. We exist in a variety of seasons, but do we have enough endurance to last the long game? In this Leadership Lesson, Pastor Ryan Schlachter provides practical tips for how we can build spiritual endurance in our lives today.
As we close out our series, In Jesus Name, we end with an Amen. May we embrace our God, turn to prayer, no matter the circumstance, situation or trial. In this Sunday’s message, we hear from six different voices at our Brooklyn location on the power of prayer throughout the lives of those in scripture.
As we close out our series, In Jesus Name, we end with an Amen. May we embrace our God, turn to prayer, no matter the circumstance, situation or trial. In this Sunday’s message, we hear from six different voices at our Manhattan location on the power of prayer throughout the lives of those in scripture.
All throughout the Lord’s prayer we get a glimpse into the heart and care of the Lord towards his people. God cares about our lives, and Jesus knows that the worst thing for us is to deliver us into sin that seeks to destroy us. He doesn’t come to us with condemnation and shame, but as free and redeemed people who are seeking to become more like him. In this week’s message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter communicates the inevitability of temptation, but the resolve and strength we find in Jesus to fight, resist, and flee it.
The repetition of going to God daily for bread is not just to have our needs met, but to deepen our relationship with the Father. This portion of the Lord’s prayer grows our dependence on God, allowing us to trust that He will faithfully meet us in our circumstances and needs. In this week’s Sunday message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives three reasons why we need to come to God for our daily bread.
The Lord's prayer is organized in such a way that it puts us into alignment with the way in which we should operate and prioritize our lives according to God’s will and purpose. Our prayers are necessary to establish God’s kingdom and more will being done in our city and our lives. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives us three ways in which the Lord's prayer helps us daily seek his kingdom.
This Sunday in our prayer series, In Jesus Name, David Chan explores the first line of the Lord's Prayer with four keys to expand our understanding of prayer. Jesus taught his followers to pray, reminding us that prayer isn't about "vain repetitions" (Matthew 6:7) or checking off a box but rather connecting with Our Father.
In Matthew 6, Jesus emphasizes closing the door and communing with the Father who is in the unseen. But why is the secret place so important for the live of a Christian? In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives eight reasons why we need to recover and establish an unseen prayer practice in our lives.
God wants to hear your voice. When we become aware of how much it cost God to be close to us, we value prayer all the more. How would it change your engagement with God if you assumed he already wanted to talk to you? There’s no secret password or set of syllables you have to string together, but access to God being with opening your voice wherever you find yourself today. In this Sunday's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives us three points on the purpose of prayer in our daily life.
When Jesus comes to visit the disciples on the beach after his resurrection, he comes in gentleness and love. Through his interaction with Peter, we see he is restored through grace and truth that is freely given to him regardless of his previous failures. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shows the importance of fellowship with God, the extreme measures of grace shown to us, and the power of God’s words over our circumstances.
As a church, we have been experiencing an outpouring of the Holy Spirit since Tuesday, July 2nd. God has been leading us to strip back to the basics in order to help us learn who we are and recognize our identity. In this Sunday’s message, lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives five points on how we can continue to seek the presence of God corporately and individually.
In the cross-fire of political turmoil, the wake of the pandemic, culture wars and social upheaval, the church is at a tipping point—a dark moment when many churches have lost their voice, their way and the trust of the rising generation. But this is also the perfect moment for God to move and answer people’s most desperate prayers. God wants to prepare the way with a spiritual fount, an overflow of His love. How do we get ready for what God wants to do at this moment in history?
Whatever heaviness you are carrying can be exchanged for a garment of praise. When we come to God honest and transparent with where we are and what we are carrying, he is faithful to take our burdens and give us hope, life, and praise in return. In this week's Sunday message, Pastor Josh Kelsey discusses the origin of praise and how we can encounter a divine exchange today.
Attempting to gain the things of this world leads us into a pace of life that does violence to our souls. In a society that constantly tells us we are not enough, Jesus calls us into a better way of living: prioritizing his values, denying ourselves daily, and following his path. This Sunday, special guest Rich Villodas shared on finding peace and grace today by holding close the words of God and stepping out in faith that he is better than life itself.
Once a quarter, Fount leaders and team unify as 1 church, 3 cities! At Global ALLIN, lead Pastor Josh Kelsey shared our vision to reach NYC, Paris and Berlin and how this impacts us as disciples.
On this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey answers questions on faith, discipleship, and accountability.
In the Bible, God is often revealed as a healer. When Jesus asks a sick man “Do you want to be made well?”, it becomes an invitation for us to embrace the wholeness and new life that comes through him in faith. God is calling us to examine our own hearts, desires, and readiness for the transformation that the power of Jesus offers. In this week’s message, Pastor Josh Kelsey shows Jesus’ method of internal and external healing by asking us to “rise, take up your mat, and walk”.
When you lose something valuable, there’s a gut reaction to find it. In Luke 15, Jesus’ question invites us to reflect on who God is as the Good Shepherd. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores keys of God’s character and care for us through the perspective of the Parable of Good Shepherd.
As we kick off the summer, we are excited to have Rita Springer as our Worship Pastor in Residence here at Fount NYC. In this introductory interview, Pastor Josh Kelsey asks Rita questions about life, worship, and ministry to begin her time in our church.
When God asks people questions it is not for his benefit it is for ours. God’s questions are a tool for personal development, spiritual growth, and deeper connection with him. In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us four reasons why God asks us questions.
Our questions toward God often reflect our human nature and dependence on God for support and guidance. But God’s questions to us serve a different purpose—they are less about providing us with specific answers and more about fostering a deeper relationship with Him. In the first message in our new series “Where Are You?”, Ps Luis Guerrero unpacks the heart behind a few important questions from Genesis 3 that help reveal what we truly believe about God, what we believe about ourselves, and how our view of God affects how we view the world around us.
The Holy Spirit is meant to be intertwined into our every breath. The more we are aware of him, the more we will see his power at work. In this Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives five effects that the power of the Holy Spirit can have on our lives if we dedicate ourselves to be filled with his power everyday.
In this special baptism service at our Brooklyn location, Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us by reflecting on our salvation and baptism, being united with Christ in death and raised to new life in resurrection power.
Being filled with the Holy Spirit is essential to the life of a believer. You can confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord, but being filled with the spirit is the defining factor of the life of a Christian. In this week's Sunday message, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives insight into how we can go from having the Holy Spirit with us to having him dwell within us in our daily lives.
Has God ever made you wait? Waiting not properly processed becomes discouraging to your soul and destructive to your journey. In this week’s Sunday message, pastor Dan Lian gives us three points on the character of God during your waiting season.
How do we hold space in the waiting when we step out into something we believe God has called us to? Often when we walk into the promised land it is filled with giants, but that does not make God’s promises less true. In this Sunday’s message from guest Pastor Chris Bennett, we learn that even when we don’t have full understanding, we can have full trust in the God of breakthrough.
Drawing near to God is not a one-off event—it’s a habitual practice that leads you into deeper communion with him and with others. Christ did not die so that you could have more stuff, but he died so that he could be close to your heart. In this ALLIN message, Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us to assess our hearts and see where in our lives we can draw closer to God and be in a transformational relationship with him.
What makes you different as a follower of Christ is what you choose to fill your life. In this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives four points on how to access the fullness of Jesus in your life.
God’s divine power is optimal for every area of our life, but it’s also optional. God has given us everything we need in this life through his power, but we have to first step out and participate in it. In this special message on Sunday, guest pastor James Murray gives us three questions we can use to amplify God's divine power in our daily lives.
It's Jesus' job to build the church, but it's our job to make it beautiful. We live in a society where individuality and personal growth are championed, but the call of Jesus is to be a living stone built into a beautiful temple. In this Sunday's message, guest pastor James Murray from Glow Church gives us three ways we can restore the beauty of the church in our lives today.
Spiritual maturity is God's plan, but it's our choice. In this week's Leadership Lessons, guest Pastor James Murray gives four reasons why a maturing church is essential to the life of a believer today.
In Matthew 5, Jesus begins the sermon on the mount, giving his greatest kingdom message in the scriptures. He begins by talking about how to relate to others and build healthy relationships in your daily life. In all our relationships, it’s easy for us to desire for more, but do our habits create a foundation that allows us to go the extra mile? Pastor Josh Kelsey in this Sunday’s message explains that you cannot have a second mile life if you do not know the importance of the first mile, presenting five points on how the first mile sets us up for the second.
In our second mile people series, we are investigating how the early church lived out the teachings of Jesus and went not just one mile for those around us, but two. It’s challenging to remain present with people, but we see Jesus’ presence as overwhelming acts of kindness to those around him. In this week’s message, pastor Amy Perez gives us four ways that being a people of presence through community can transform our daily lives.
Our Second Mile People series looks at the life of the early church, where disciples of Jesus were called followers of the Way. These believers went from cringing in fear to proclaiming the gospel in power, from isolating in loneliness to being sent out to make disciples. The good news transformed the early church into a people who went above and beyond by the power of the Spirit. This Sunday, Pastor Kevin unpacks how the authority of Jesus impacts us as followers of His way.
In this week's Leadership Lesson, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores an encounter Jesus has with his disciples after his resurrection. When meeting the disciples as they were fishing, Jesus shows them provision, presence, and purpose and brings them into a deeper revelation of who he is.
We cannot celebrate an empty cross until we know there's an empty tomb. Death, shame, guilt and condemnation have been buried with Christ, and a new life has been given to all those who believe in him. The cross reveals that God loves us, and the resurrection reveals that he wants you to be with him forever. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey expands on three things that will never be the same because of the resurrection of Jesus.
Where do you turn when hope is gone? Where do you run for comfort? This Good Friday, Pastor Josh revealed four things every human heart needs, the hopes that Christ fulfills in the cross and resurrection. The human heart was made to hope. And the hope we have in Christ is not based on circumstance or performance but on his perfect, unconditional love.
The final prayer of Jesus before he goes to the cross, recorded in John 17, gives us a sneak peek into the relationship between our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, his son. In this Palm Sunday message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey discusses the priorities of Jesus, gifts of Jesus to us, our gifts to the Father, and how we are able to overcome the world because of Jesus’ power.
As believers, we are God’s children—heirs to his eternal inheritance. When we view ourselves and others around us as God’s heirs, we live differently. In this message from guest pastor Layne Schranz, we learn what it means to be an heir and how we live as heirs to God’s kingdom.
This ALLIN, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared on the phases of community—and the importance of prioritizing true, authentic relationships! Real community is when we abide with Christ and therefore one another the way He desired us to.
Jesus’ teaching on the True Vine is at the heart of the Upper Room Discourse, his final words to his disciples before going to the cross. This Sunday, Ps Josh Kelsey explored 7 keys to abiding in God’s love and being connected to the true source of life.
In this week's message on the Upper Room Discourse, we explored the promise of the Holy Spirit given by Jesus to the disciples. The Holy Spirit is an advocate, intercessor, strengthener, and comforter who is not just for the apostles of the Bible, but can transform our lives today. This Sunday, Pastor Amy Perez walked us through John 14 and unpacked the ways in which the Spirit relates to the world, to you, and to God.
When Jesus told his followers that he was the way, the truth, and the life at the Last Supper, the disciples had just learned that Jesus was leaving them. In shock and dismay they couldn’t understand where he was going or why he would leave at the height of his ministry, but Jesus’ statement brings comfort not only to his disciples then but today. In this week's message, David Chan outlines three ways we can have fulfillment in Jesus.
In looking at the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, we understand that God is someone to be trusted with our whole hearts and minds. When he had the ability and authority to do anything he desired, Jesus chose to come down low and wash the feet of those who followed him. In this picture of cleanliness and salvation, Pastor Ryan begins our Upper Room Discourse series by giving us three points on how through Jesus’ actions we see that God is someone to be trusted.
All of us have love limitations. At a certain point, we reach our end and our life can no longer function if we don’t receive the love from God. We weren’t saved to remain where we are, but for a purpose and a new way of living. In this week’s message, Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us five points on how we can receive and treat others with an agape love that does not come from ourselves but flows from the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
God is calling us to do an exchange today: the cares of the world for what He cares for. When the world says you should be dissatisfied, our witness is to remain satisfied through what we care about. At this ALLIN Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey teaches us how to find satisfaction in God alone, making our fellowship with one another strong and kindgom focused.
In a story from the gospel of John, The Pharisees and the scribes brought a woman before Jesus to try to test and set him up for failure. But nothing takes Jesus by surprise, and even in this situation he was not phased. He simply kneeled down, got on the woman’s level, and wrote in the sand in the midst of all the tension. In this Sunday’s message, Ps Luis Guerrero describes how this story reveals the heart of the accuser, the repentant, and the Father.
Courage is something available to every believer because we have the presence of God with us. Often we look at courage as something connected to our history or track record, but Jesus teaches us that we can be fearless because we know who we are with. In this week’s leadership lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores what it looks like to be courages, to take courage, and stand firm in the faith today.
In this week's message, Pastor Josh Kelsey explored the story of Mary and Martha and the progression Martha takes to become filled with worry. Through her story, we see there are three phases of worry and it's single solution: to sit and listen to Jesus. You could be doing the most important work for Jesus and still not be worshipping if your attention is misplaced. God isn't saying the things around you don't matter, but instead says "I can carry the care."
Anxiety and worry are embedded in our everyday life, yet Jesus commands us not to be anxious. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Josh Kelsey explored the enemy’s only weapon: distraction. In order for us to mature as believers, we must fix our attention on God. Our mind is a battlefield, so this week as a church, we’re practicing casting all our cares on him as we seek first the Kingdom and remember there’s only room for one true King in our hearts.
The Sermon on the Mount shows us there is a better way to live in community, that the Kingdom may be seen through the way we act towards each other. This Sunday’s message from Pastor Josh Kelsey taught us that if you want to continue on the narrow path and have full relationship with someone, don’t assume entrance: ask, seek and knock. Even after Jesus came to earth as a baby and went to the cross for us, he is not forceful, but knocks.
The overarching theme of all humanity is this: we are here that God in Christ would be magnified as supremely glorious. At our first ALLIN of the year, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores three points regarding what it means to be transformed from glory to glory.
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus ends by speaking the Golden Rule: treat others the way you would want to be treated. If we are going to reach our city, our families and our workplaces with God’s love in 2024, we have to receive and act upon the love that has first been given to us. This Sunday, pastor Jon Laurenzo explores the importance of the golden rule in the life of a believer today.
What is your response when you are overwhelmed? In this week’s staff meeting message, Pastor Josh Kelsey explores Luke 2:19 by encouraging us to treasure up and ponder the things that God is doing in our lives this Christmas season.
In a time of year that can be stressful and chaotic, the birth of Christ speaks a new way over us: a way of peace. Peace is not something we have to manufacture in our own strength, but it is made free to us because Christ came down to bring wholeness to humanity. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan Schlachter gives us three ways to accomplish peace in our daily lives this Christmas season.
When we begin to live with a revelation of Christ’s incarnation, the Word of God comes to life in us—freeing us from self-condemnation, self-absorption and self-justification. Todays message from lead Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us the freedom Christ came to earth to bring us!
We serve a God bigger than any circumstances, anxiety or fear that we face! At our last ALLIN of the year, Pastor Josh challenged us from 2 Kings 6, the story of Elisha and his servant. When you face challenges, do you react with fear or do you see that God is for you? As we go into 2024, may we ground our hearts in the reality of his faithful love and look to Jesus our Savior.
Teaching from the wisdom of James, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares keys to living with Christ's second advent in our hearts.
What is Advent? As we begin our Christmas series, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares out of Mark 13 on the power of daily remembering not just Christ's first coming but his second. The truth is that many believers dwell on their own dreams or goals rather, thinking more about self than Christ. Our challenge as believers is to think often, think deeply and live daily from a revelation of our King’s return.
The Advent season is an invitation to take heart in the fact that Jesus has come and will come again. We are waiting for the second coming with the knowledge that Jesus was faithful when he first came to us as a child. In this staff meeting message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us four reasons why we can take heart this Advent season.
Taking risks to share the gospel is an inherent part of an active Christian faith. Any ministry that lasts has to be rooted in love for people, and we cannot stay the status quo if God is changing us from the inside. As we conclude our All Saints series, Pastor Jon Laurenzo shares three ways to look more like Jesus and live a life on mission.
The Reformers placed the Word of God above everything else. The word of God reveals Jesus to us, and therefore the word of God should be given the highest priority. In this week’s message, Pastor Jon Laurenzo continues our All Saints series and gives us three reasons why we should build the foundation of our lives on the Word of God.
The Christian monastic movement is marked by a sacred approach to time and the balance of rhythms like prayer and work. St. Benedict famously said, "He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.” In our All Saints series, Pastor Jon explores four ways to take back your time, allowing God to invade every hour of your day in contrast to the hustle of this world.
The desert fathers and mothers teach us that we must be disciplined in order to follow God. All athletes are training for a purpose, but we train for an eternal purpose. In this Sunday’s message, David Chan teaches us what it looks like have the discipline of an athlete as we follow God.
What has your ultimate allegiance? What beliefs would you give your life for? This Sunday, we started our All Saints series as we look at followers of Jesus throughout history to learn from the past as we live out our faith today. The early Christian martyr's courage of conviction led them to lay down their lives to declare their faith in Christ - how can we daily pick up our cross and live without compromise to declare Jesus as Lord?
Everywhere we go, we are called to be founts of living water for others as Jesus is a fount for us. But unless our hearts are activated towards our city, our friends, our families, and our co-workers, we will never become the fount that Jesus invites us to be. This Sunday, Ps Jon Laurenzo closes out our Fount series with a message on what it means to partner with God in the vision of abundance he has for us.
When we are willing to be honest about what we need healing from, we have the opportunity to experience true healing from God. This Sunday, Pastor Jon preached from the gospel account of the woman at the well. Jesus will meet you in your areas of pain or shame, if only we will surrender to him.
Jesus is the only one who can satisfy us. Pastor Ryan Schlachter preaches a message from Jeremiah 2 about forsaking the fountain of living water for broken cisterns. The cycle of sin is exhausting and tiring, but the grace of God calls us out of those cycles and calls us to source of life that is Jesus Christ.
We are called to look beyond ourselves and, through partnership with the Spirit, to step out in faith for others. Whether you’re just stepping into tithing or making a pledge to go above and beyond with Vision Builders, we believe that God is going to do a new thing through us as a church.
In 1 Corinthians, Paul writes, “That Rock was Christ.” Christ is a rock in the wilderness, providing water to his people in a barren land. In this Sunday’s message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey explains what this passage from Exodus reveals about our human condition and the Fount of Living Water that saves us.
The kingdom of God is advancing every day, whether or not we decide to be a part of it. But God invites us to partner with him as he builds his church. In this message, Ps Jon Laurenzo walks through Joshua 3 and gives us 4 things for us to do as we are taking ground in this new season.
The blessings of this world are fleeting at best, but Jesus is the blessing that remains forever. In him, we are truly satisfied. Our hearts were made for eternity. The only thing that can satisfy an eternal longing is an unlimited resource—the living water of Jesus Christ. In this Sunday’s message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey walks through Ephesians 3:16-19 and reminds us that our source of life is Christ.
In this special ALLIN message, lead pastor Josh Kelsey shares the heart behind Jesus our fount—our source, wellspring, fountain. As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary as a church, we look forward to a new season and a new name, founded on God's love and mission to reach our city.
The heart of the gospel lies in the fact that God longs to dwell among his people. When tabernacles and temples were not enough, he sent his Son to be a dwelling place made flesh for us, so that all who believe might have full and complete access to God all the time. This Sunday, we begin our new series The House with a message from David Chan on how God makes his dwelling place with us, and how we can meet him there.
How do we do when it comes to maintaining godly boundaries in our lives? The overarching theme of all wisdom is that we need boundaries. God has a way He intends for us to live our lives. On Sunday, Pastor Jon preached on the ways in which God has taught us about boundaries regarding sex, money, substances, and pride.
In our Insight series, Pastor Ryan shares from Genesis 2 on God's wisdom for work. In the Garden, God commissions mankind to rule and reign, revealing that work existed before the curse as part of a divine partnership with God. May we be witnesses so that every office, studio and workplace becomes holy ground.
How you handle your money and approach your finances directly changes the quality of your life, and Scripture has so much to teach us about our money. One of the easiest ways the enemy gets ahold of our life is when our finances aren’t submitted to God. In this week’s message, pastor Jon Laurenzo gives us 3 principles to keep in mind when it comes to wisdom in our finances.
What have you exchanged faith for in your life? Pastor Dan Lian preaches a word on using time wisely reminded us to fight the good fight, finish the race and keep the faith. This week in our dinner parties and as we live out this message, may our lives reflect a wise use of our time as we rely on God’s wisdom and hold fast to our faith.
James 3:17 calls us to approach our relationships with purity, peace, consideration, submission, mercy, impartiality and sincerity. Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey preaches on biblical principles that impact our relationships. Whether friendship, romance, family or coworkers, the way we love others shows the world the truth of the gospel!
As leaders and believers, we must learn to seek wisdom from above. Pastor Josh shares 11 points for leaders to go deeper in the wisdom and word of God!
Pastor Filmore preaches in our INSIGHT series on how seeking wisdom starts with the fear of God and a teachable spirit. The way of humility is always a road worth traveling, and the danger of pride is something we often underestimate.
Pastor Jon Laurenzo starts our Insight series by looking at the foundations of wisdom and three keys to biblical wisdom that help us live it practically into our every day lives.
As we create divine connections with those around us, God calls us to the prophetic by encouraging, comforting, and strengthening others. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore closed out our PNEUMA series on the Holy Spirit by calling us to be a prophetic people.
Tag Team preachers Brandon Jacoby, Dajah Harris, Emilye Dawkins, Jeremy Fitch, Maddy Lynott and Stanley Belizaire share in our PNEUMA series at our Manhattan location.
Tag Team preachers D’Ana Smith, Mike Miller, Stephanie Rivas, Steven Stefanov, Rob Olszewski and Victoria Raemy share in our PNEUMA series at our Brooklyn location.
The Lord is our leader, but he also directs us in the areas of our life where we need to be directed. There’s an inherent relationship between hearing, and being led by the Holy Spirit. In this Sunday’s message, David Chan gives us 4 characteristics of a life led by the Holy Spirit and reminds us that the Holy Spirit leads us into abundant life.
How do you know you're hearing the voice of God? In our PNEUMA series, we've been exploring how we relate to the person of the Holy Spirit, and this Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks seven ways to discern the voice of God.
We often think that because we wait, we are patient, but patience is not just the act of waiting. It's our actions, attitude, and character during times of waiting. During these moments, seasons of waiting or moments of offense, that we have an opportunity to grow, learn, and deepen our faith. In this staff meeting, lead pastor Josh Kelsey shares on waiting patiently on the Lord and remaining steadfast as we trust his timing.
Pastor Jon Laurenzo preaches in PNEUMA series as we press into the presence of God and the character of the Holy Spirit! The character of the Holy Spirit is forming us into a dwelling place for God, and the more you say yes to the Spirit, the stronger your spirit becomes.
How are we transformed? Brooklyn location pastor Ryan Schlachter shares at a C3 NYC staff meeting on the process of transformation or sanctification by the Holy Spirit. If we try to address or change behavior without God doing the inner work, we will become burnt out and religious. But the Spirit wants to transform our minds, our hearts and then our actions—changing us from the inside out.
In Exodus, we see that Moses is a forerunner showing us what Christ would do for all of us. Often we forget what it cost for God to give us the Holy Spirit because it didn’t cost us anything, but it cost God everything. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks how the Holy Spirit is the difference maker in our hearts by bringing us into true rest and life. The true sign of the Holy Spirit is that you want to invite and include others in it, not just keep it to yourself.
In Exodus, we see that Moses is a forerunner showing us what Christ would do for all of us.Often we forget what it cost for God to give us the Holy Spirit because it didn’t cost us anything, but it cost God everything. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacks how the Holy Spirit is the difference maker in our hearts by bringing us into true rest and life. The true sign of the Holy Spirit is that you want to invite and include others in it, not just keep it to yourself.
Why are you discouraged? Why are you intimidated? When we operate out of the flesh, fear is inevitable, but in this ALLIN message, Pastor Josh explained the effects of the Holy Spirit: courage and confidence, bearing fruit and being led deeper in the word. When we allow the Spirit to have his full work in our hearts, our lives will point people to the lordship of Christ.
Wisdom is a seed that can be planted and establish a root system in our minds and hearts—a new way of thinking to approach situations, conflicts and trials. This is what it means to have the Mind of Christ. At C3 NYC's staff meeting, lead pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the seed of wisdom—and how, like the Parable of the Sower, God's wisdom can produce a harvest multiplied 30, 60 and 100 times over in our daily lives.
Pentecost marks the day the Holy Spirit fell on the disciples waiting and praying in the upper room, and for us today, we still celebrate the gift of the Spirit, the third person of the trinity. At the start of our Pneuma series, Pastor Jon explored the unique role of the Holy Spirit as advocate, teacher, transformer of our lives and comforter.
As we look towards Pentecost Sunday and the beginning of our PNEUMA series, we first must see the Holy Spirit as the more than miracles, signs and wonders. At the C3 NYC Staff Meeting ,lead Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the Spirit of Wisdom. The Holy Spirit invites us to remain humble and teachable as we continue to approach God as life-long learners and leaders who long to see the Spirit's fruit in our lives.
Our first calling is to be a witness of what God’s done. This Sunday, in the finale of our King series, lead Pastor Josh Kelsey preached from Acts 1:8 on being witnesses. By faith, we receive what God has already accomplished. In anticipatory hope of what God’s already done, we have the power to be a witness. From the overflow of his love, even in trials and struggles, we testify to the world.
Jesus tells us what his cause is: to bring the kingdom of God to earth. The kingdom of God is not like this world. It is not just something to gloss over. It has the power to completely transform our lives. In this Sunday’s message, David Chan gives us 7 attributes of the new kingdom and reminds us of the true purpose of the new kingdom.
Diving into the Beatitudes of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, lead pastor Josh Kelsey explores the upside down blessings of the new Kingdom. In this Kingdom, God transforms even our brokenness into an access point for the blessed life.
Jesus declared that the Kingdom of God is at hand and reveals his kingdom of reversal in the Beatitudes. The same way every king has a way of ruling that is unique to them, so it is with God and the way he has called us to live. This Sunday, Pastor Jon unpacks the Beatitudes as we learn what Jesus' ministry was and is for us today.
We all face moments or even seasons of discouragement, but how do you recapture a proper perspective? Looking at 1 Samuel 30:6, lead Pastor Josh Kelsey shares part two of a message on being spiritually formed by encouraging yourself in the Lord.
What if we realize that the challenges we are facing is Jesus trying to get our attention? That is the story of the road to Emmaus. The issue was not that they men on the road to Emmaus did not believe. The issue is they were believing the wrong story. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us four points on how believing the right narrative about Jesus transforms our hope and faith in God.
Lead pastor Josh Kelsey preaches from 1 Samuel 30 where David encourages himself in the Lord. They key to your leadership is self-leadership, learning to take every thought captive and renewing not just your mind but your self-talk.
In Christ, through the reality of the cross and empty grave, we have an inheritance in the Kingdom of God. Knowing that we have an inheritance changes the way we live. Pastor Jon Laurenzo preaches in our King series that our true inheritance is that we have resurrection power in both this life and the next.
In Eastertide, we reflect on the 40 days that the resurrected Christ appeared to his disciples and followers. In this time, he gave the Great Commission, which shapes our calling as believers today. In staff meeting, lead pastor Josh Kelsey shared on the power of these forty days in establishing Jesus’ resurrection and how the way we make disciples today should be fully immersed in the love of the Trinity.
Our understanding of a powerful King is misguided. But this King shows us He is powerful, not in political or military might, but in restoration of His world and His people. In this message, Jon Laurenzo preaches on the power of the King, revealing that just as Jesus restored Peter after his denials, so God's power can work through us and transform us, even in our darkest moments.
The King is alive! This Easter, lead pastor Josh Kelsey celebrated the death of death and that our King rose to give us new life. Looking at Luke 24, we dive into the power of the resurrection and how we can reach out, like Thomas feeling Jesus' scars, to touch and experience Him.
On the cross, Jesus called out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Quoting Psalm 22, in His moment of deepest pain, Jesus cries out for relationship. Why did he take on the cross and bear the weight of our sin and death? For you. This Good Friday, Pastor Josh preached a powerful message on remembering the King who became a servant, a Savior who surrendered His life for us.
Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey shares at the C3 NYC staff meeting on how Jesus’ death ushers in resurrection life for us as believers and why it’s important for us to die to ourselves in order to be alive in Christ.
Palm Sunday is the first day of the week that changed the trajectory of human history forever. Holy Week, the week leading up to Jesus’s death and resurrection, begins with Jesus’s humble entry into Jerusalem on a colt. In this Sunday’s message, Ps Filmore Bouldes kicks off our KING series and gives us three things to learn about Jesus from Palm Sunday.
In the final Sunday of our PRACTICE series, David Chan preaches on simplicity, the act of intentionally getting rid of that which distracts us or hinders us from our relationship with God. This can be anything—but it especially refers to materialism, status, success, money and now, technology. Through simplicity, the Lord calls us to contentment and a deeper relationship with Him.
In the creation story, we see that God rested on the seventh day because His work was finished and good. This rhythm of rest is exampled by God for each of us, that we would find time in our busy schedules to slow down and acknowledge we are not God of our lives. This Sunday, Pastor Jon Laurenzo shares the importance of Sabbath for the follower of Jesus and how carving out time to stop, rest, delight, and worship shapes the way we approach our circumstances.
New Yorkers are not known for being silent or having much time alone, but we’re called to be still and know God in the solitude. Today, lead pastor Josh Kelsey preached on six reasons we need the spiritual practice of silence & solitude. Join us as we step deeper into this practice this week—learning to stop doing, stop producing, stop pleasing people, stop entertaining, stop obsessing, to simply stop and rest that we might know God more deeply.
Lead pastor Josh Kelsey shares on the cost of discipleship at the C3 NYC staff meeting, and how, in order to have the joy of revival, you need the sorrow of repentance.
When we slow down, we create intentional space to hear from God. This Sunday, lead pastor George Kelsey preached from John 15, reminding us to abide and connect with the Father like the vine & the branches. In the gospels, Jesus often withdrew from the crowds to meet with the Father, and as we model our lives on His during this Practice series, we’re encouraged to cultivate a slowed-down spirituality that matches the Jesus’ pace.
What is true repentance? At ALLIN on Wednesday, Pastor Josh Kelsey challenged us to surrender our hearts and turn back to God through fasting, weeping and mourning. In this season of Lent, may we be a people who seek God in repentance and believe for revival.
Pastor Josh Kelsey shares on Isaiah 55 in at the C3 NYC staff meeting on seeking God's presence and feasting at a Kingdom table. Being hungry and thirsty is a sign that this world can't satisfy, only God.
In Luke 11, Luke puts a great emphasis on prayer before something happens. Jesus doesn’t just give the disciples words to say, he shows them his heart for communion with the Father. Prayer is talking with God, seeking communion and partnership. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Jon Lorenzo continues our Practice series and gives us three points on how to shift our understanding of prayer so that our lives revolve around communion with God.
We live in a culture that worships pleasure, but the truth is that we can be surrounded by excess but left empty. When we fast, we choose to abstain from food in order to feast on the Lord. In the first Sunday of our Practice series, Pastor Jon Laurenzo shares why we fast and how this discipline can transform your life.
What is God’s wisdom and how do we find it? Awe se close out our Epiphany God’s wisdom is revealed in Jesus, and it’s not like the wisdom of the world. Counterintuitive and transformative, God’s wisdom is freely given to us in the mind of Christ. Through the cross, Jesus has redeemed your life for eternity. Trust his wisdom today to work through whatever circumstance you’re facing.
Jesus is our merciful savior, the God whose mercy is like a the sunrise—warming our hearts, bringing life and light to our lives. This Sunday, Ps Josh Kelsey preached on the mercy and compassion of God, and how this draws us deeper into His character and love.
Our ALLIN message on Rhythms of Revival challenges us to think beyond our own desires and short-sigted dreams. Revival starts in us but moves around us and to the next generation. Preaching from Acts 5, Ps Jon encouraged us to allow prayer and seeking God to be the engine room of our church so that revival can flow through our city, for the people and the future of NYC.
Pastor Josh Kelsey shares at our C3 NYC staff meeting, aligning our team to have eyes fixed on Jesus Christ. Teaching from Philippians 3:12, Ps Josh points out that we don't need motivation when we know how valuable Christ is.
Peace is fleeting for most. It can feel tangible for a brief time, but it comes and goes. But Jesus says he gives us his peace. It was Jesus’s mission to bring peace into our world. This Sunday in our Epiphany series, Pastor Josh shared on Jesus as our Prince of Peace, reminding us that the greatest thing you can set your vision on is Jesus.
This Sunday in our Epiphany series, David Chan preached a message on Jesus, our Champion in whom we find strength. Jesus embodies the power and might of God—and in Him, we find that our weakness is where God's power is made perfect.
The Bible is a story about Jesus. From Genesis to Revelation, it points toward God’s ultimate plan of God’s people being reunited with him through his son, Jesus. In this Sunday’s message, Jon Laurenzo teaches about Jesus as the one who God appointed to save humanity. Jesus is the one the prophets spoke about in the Old Testament, and he is the reason we are able to participate in covenant relationship with God today.
Pastor Filmore preaches on how Jesus is the Epiphany of God, meaning that you can know who God is through the person of Jesus. Instead of remaining distant from us, God brings His word to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
With all the hustle of Christmas, we can lose touch with its true meaning. This Sunday’s message from Pastor Josh Kelsey, “Why Christmas?” reminds us of the importance of Christ’s birth and the love poured out as God stepped into humanity. God redeems, shows, forgives, and frees us. What good news this Christmas season!
In this C3 NYC staff meeting, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a word on finding our joy and peace in the presence of Jesus. This Christmas, the birth of Christ reminds us that the solution God brings is not always immediate. but it is everlasting.
No matter how many Christmases you’ve experienced, you can discover a new understanding of what Christ’s birth really means and what fresh outpouring of joy we can have in our lives. This Sunday, David Chan preaches from Luke 2 and reminds us to find our true joy not in the world but in Christ.
Where is your hope anchored? In this Sunday’s message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey kicks off our Advent series with a message on the hope that is unseen—our hope in Jesus Christ. Pastor Josh gives us three things that make up the hope we have in Jesus, an anchor that we can rely on and remind us of the peace that comes in Jesus.
One of the themes of the gospels is the fact that Jesus has come to include people who have been on the outskirts. Those who are marginalized by humans standards, the Kingdom brings them into the family of God. This Sunday, Suyash Raiborde preached a message on the parable of the two debtors in Luke 7. In this story, we are confronted with the brokenness of our humanity and the choice we face: do we choose our own self-righteousness or the righteousness offered by Jesus’ forgiveness?
This Sunday, Jon Laurenzo preaches on the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin from Luke 15. He encourages us to see our city and our neighborhoods not as problems to be solved but people to be loved!
Jesus taught in parables, in earthly stories with heavenly meaning. This Sunday in our HIDDEN series, we dove into the Parable of the Sower, learning the importance of checking our hearts so that we can truly receive God’s word. What a message to live out as we allow the seed to take root in our hearts!
Jesus has shown us a new way to be human—that it first starts in the heart. Rain, winds, floods, will beat down on your life trying to make your life fail. But when your life’s foundation is built on Jesus, you will never fail. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Kevin Smigielski gives us 3 things to remember when storms come our way.
Pastor Filmore unpacks a biblical perspective of Kingdom generosity, reminding us that even our ability to produce wealth comes from God. In the New Testament book of Philippians, we find a a thank you letter to a church who supported Paul in his ministry, and Paul refers to the Philippian church as his "partners." We are called to be good stewards of our finances, not just consumers but partners of God's mission.
After Jesus washed the disciples’ feet in John 13, he continues to prepare them for what is to come. In John 17, Jesus passes the baton to the disciples, instilling in them confidence and courage to carry out the responsibilities given to them. In this Sunday’s message, guest speaker, Pastor Kevin Loo, brings a word reminding us to remain faithful in the world while not being of the world.
Why is it so challenging for believers to pray? Are you busy? Distracted? Feel distant from God? Maybe it's spiritual indifference, but God wants to bring back a spirit of zeal into a culture of indifference. Not only should we pray because everyone needs grace and mercy, but also because God moves and works through our prayer.
In our context today, we don’t often associate the word “praise” with the word “sacrifice.” Sacrifice is costly. It implies we have to give up something. But we are able to bring a sacrifice of praise before God because Jesus was first sacrificed for us on the cross. And that is something to praise God for. In this Sunday’s message, David Chan gives us 4 points to consider in our sacrifice of praise to God.
This ALLIN word from Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us to follow Christ, our Good Shepherd, so we can lead others well! Like sheep, we are vulnerable and easily led astray, but when we know and follow the voice of the Shepherd, we find wholeness in Him and can call others back to Christ.
Humanity was designed to worship, and we will continue to crave to worship something. God provides us with the blueprint for how we are to guide our souls into worship. What we worship is formed by what we believe, and what we believe is formed by our view of Jesus. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Josh Kelsey breaks down the structure of the tabernacle into the way, the truth, and the life that we are to follow in order to experience the richness of God’s presence.
A lot of human hope is contingent on something that has not yet happened; but our hope is clear because we are leaning on something that has already happened. In this week’s leadership lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey discuses the clarity of hope that comes from the resurrection life that has already been accomplished on our behalf.
Jesus gave us the responsibility to be light to those around us. As C3 NYC celebrates 9 years, Pastor Mark Kelsey brings a message this Sunday reminding us of the calling Jesus gives to us as disciples of light by giving three keys to help us be “that church”—the church full of people that show the glory of Jesus to all they encounter.
God calls us to present our bodies and our lives as living sacrifices to him—this is our response to God’s love and mercy towards us. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey walks us through four different “therefores” from the book of Romans. We cannot have theology without praise, but we have to know who we are praising and why we are praising him. The true knowledge of God will always lead us to worship him.
What we give our attention to can become an altar in our life. Our attention is a higher place in our heart that should be reserved for Jesus, but so often it is occupied by the things of this world. In this week’s Leadership Lessons, Pastor Josh Kelsey outlines ten outcomes from giving your attention solely to God.
The attention of our heart is an altar that is reserved primarily for sacrifice and worship unto the Lord, but yet so often we pledge our allegience to other people, places, & things. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Filmore Bouldes unpacks key truths we become aware of when we devote our attention solely to God.
If you have a brain you have mental health. But what does it mean to wrestle with mental health while being a follower of Jesus? What do our struggles say about the nature of God? In this Sunday’s mesage, Pastor Brittany Smigielski unpacks how to approach the struggles of mental health from the perspective of worship and praise.
If you have a brain you have mental health. But what does it mean to wrestle with mental health while being a follower of Jesus? What do our struggles say about the nature of God? In this Sunday’s mesage, Pastor Brittany Smigielski unpacks how to approach the struggles of mental health from the perspective of worship and praise.
Sex deeply matters to God. He wants to speak to, inform, and heal our view of sex so that it aligns with His. In this Sunday's message, pastor Filmore Bouldes unpacks the biblical view of sex and how it fits into God's perfect will for our lives.
Sex deeply matters to God. He wants to speak to, inform, and heal our view of sex so that it aligns with His. In this Sunday's message, pastor Filmore Bouldes unpacks the biblical view of sex and how it fits into God's perfect will for our lives.
Communication can be difficult because each individual has a different background and experiences. There is no connection in our relationships without healthy communication, and bad communication creates disconnection. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Filmore Bouldes teaches us how to communicate effectively with those around us.
Even in the garden of Eden, God said that it was not good for man to be alone. We are created for friendship with one another, and in a city like New York, it’s easy to feel alone, misunderstood, or unknown. But friendships are an integral part of our emotional and spiritual health, as well as our emotional and spiritual growth. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Janel Obando teaches us more about kingdom friendship and how to love one another as Christ loved us.
Even in the garden of Eden, God said that it was not good for man to be alone. We are created for friendship with one another, and in a city like New York, it’s easy to feel alone, misunderstood, or unknown. But friendships are an integral part of our emotional and spiritual health, as well as our emotional and spiritual growth. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Janel Obando teaches us more about kingdom friendship and how to love one another as Christ loved us.
No matter what situation we find ourselves in today, we need hope in our relationships. Relationships bring out out our most vulnerable selves, making us wonder if we will be loved, chosen, seen, or rejected. But the truth is that God redeems all of our lives, including our relationships. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Kathryn Myers shares a personal story of her journey with hope for her relationships and gives us three reasons to have hope.
Pastor Filmore Bouldes preaches on who and how to date—looking to the wisdom of scripture to speak to our modern dating culture. We are encouraged to date with clarity, purity and community as we honor and love one another!
Pastor Filmore Bouldes and Vance Roush discuss how you can unlock generosity in your life by breaking down misconceptions around the tithe. God doesn't need your money to advance the Kingdom, but we need an opportunity to give.
Special guest Pastor Vance Roush, from Vive Church, gives marriage keys in our relationship series, Mixed Signals! He encouraged us to have power for patience, humility for harmony, and Jesus for joy in our relationships.
In this C3 NYC Staff Meeting, Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares on the importance of acknowledging the spiritual authority we all have in our leadership.
This Sunday, Pastor Ryan kicked off our new relationship series, Mixed Signals: A Clear Cut Guide to Relationships! The health of every single relationship in our lives will be a byproduct of the health of our relationship with Christ. Health attracts health, so as we step into doing relationships well, we build upon a solid foundation of intimacy first and foremost with God.
This Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached on the renewal of the mind, and how the Holy Spirit empowers us to take captive every thought and, through Christ, win the battle of the mind!
This Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached a message on overcoming fear to allow the voice of the Father to influence us above all. Fear has no place in our hearts and can be evicted by having God’s love fully expressed in our lives. This happens as we encounter God in His word, presence and people.
C3 NYC Production Director, David Walker, shares principles on serving from Luke 19:28-38. Jesus' need is an invitation to our participation, and when we realize that Jesus is the Master, our humility will spotlight His glory.
This Sunday, Pastor Silas Wallmeroth preached a message on knowing our identity in Christ and how the cross is God’s definitive statement of love to us. When we’re tired, scripture promises us that it’s not just more sleep or more vacation time that will rejuvenate us but God’s active love that revives us.
In C3 NYC's staff meeting, Pastor Josh unpacked how we rise to as "fellow workers" in the Kingdom. When we are co-workers with God and each other, we learn to celebrate friction, include early, operate in vulnerability and listen to your team. This will release a long-term mindset of collaboration that turns moments of tension into sparks of brilliance.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a message on hearing God's voice of acceptance, affection and affirmation. Before Jesus performed any miracles, the Father spoke identity over Him. When we go through suffering or challenging times, we can stand secure that we are Sons and Daughters of the Most High.
In C3 NYC's staff meeting, Pastor Filmore shares leadership lessons on what makes a healthy team and five keys to the success of your team.
Pastor Kevin Smigielski preaches in our Influence series on leading the Jesus way by becoming more like Him. Learn to listen and care as you spend time in His presence so that we can be a light to everyone we meet.
In this Leadership Lesson, Pastor Filmore chats with our worship pastor, Matthew Harris, after our Live Album Recording: Revival Days. Matthew shares wisdom on creating a channel for the Spirit to move and the personal sacrifice that precedes revival.
Special guest pastor Eddie Elguera, from C3 Palm Springs, shares on the influence even one person can have. As a two time World Champion Skateboarder, Ps Eddie knows the power of influencing even one other person. He shares five points on stewarding your influence for the Kingdom.
Pastor Filmore gives three points on how to lead with influence in your neighborhood, relationships, workplace and life.
This Sunday, our Tag Team preachers closed out or Descend series, sharing on the Holy Spirit and how we can humble ourselves to hear Him speak into our everyday lives. Hear from our Manhattan location preaching team: Jackson Clifford, Dajah Harris, Justin Mathews, Caitlin Moynihan, Soovin Cho and Brittany Smigielski.
Join us in our Descend series as David Chan unpacks the gifts of the Spirit and how we can step out in boldness to active our God-given gifts in our daily lives.
Pastor Josh Kelsey unpacked the Fruits of the Spirit and how relying on the Spirit as our source leads to healthy fruit in our lives.
This Sunday, Pastor Kevin spoke in our Descend series on a simple question: What would happen if? When we listen to the Spirit we find that our stories matter and you are not alone.
At ALLIN Night, lead Pastor Josh Kelsey shares on the power of humility to invite the power and help of the Holy Spirit. Descending is letting go of self sufficiency and receiving His sufficiency.
Pastor Filmore kicks off our series Descend on the Holy Spirit with a message on asking for help in your faith, hope and love. Often we want to be self-sufficient and capable, but it takes humility to turn to the Helper and ask the Spirit to breathe new life into us.
Special guest preacher Dan Blythe shared on the importance of the Sunday service, and how we can raise our expectation for praise & worship, the Word and prayer on Sundays.
On Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a message on how the resurrection of Jesus is reasonable, gracious and wonderful. Through the story of Mary Magdalene encountering the risen Christ in John 20, we can unpack how the good news brings us face to face with the living God.
On this Good Friday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached message from Ephesians 2:1-10, Death to Life. It’s easy to become numb to the miracle of salvation, but when you place your faith in Jesus, you are experiencing the resurrection and righteousness you will get to know your whole life—and into life eternal. He transformed us from death to life and, by grace, seated us in heavenly places in relationship with God.
In this powerful ALLIN Night service, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a word from John 11 on how God can seem late to us, and yet His perfect timing brings a greater miracle. Listen for five keys to understanding God's timing and trusting God's faithfulness in the waiting can change your life.
Ps Filmore shares on the family values to shape the culture of our church community. We have a culture of welcome, grace, honor, faith, serving, connection, celebration, praise and evangelism.
Ps Filmore kicks off our Easter series: Everyone, Everywhere, with a message on the idols or priorities that we put above God—and how everything our hearts long for is found in Christ. Looking at how Paul shared the good news in Acts 17, we're challenged with four keys to call people home and see our city transformed.
The Bible calls us as Christians to have a different spirit than that of the world—a spirit of full devotion to God. In the final message of our Living Stones series, David Chan gives us four things to keep in mind as we live into our call to be set apart from the world.
How many of us have felt empty in one way or another this week? Jesus came so that we can be redeemed from the empty way of life and can live lives of abundance. In this message in our Living Stones series, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us four things to keep in mind as we turn from the empty way and move towards the full way, a life filled with abundance in Jesus.
As you follow Jesus, there is no middle ground in what it looks like to build your life on Jesus—you either stumble or you build. We either build a great life on Jesus by his ways, or we stumble through life. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us three ways to keep Jesus the Lord over everything in order to build our lives as living stones.
There is no middle ground in what it looks like to build your life on Jesus—you either stumble or you build. We either build a great life on Jesus by his ways, or we stumble through life. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey gives us three ways to keep Jesus the Lord over everything in order to build our lives as living stones.
In this Leadership Lesson, Pastor Janel Navran brings us a word from 2 Peter 1:3-11 and reminds us that spiritual disciplines will lead to healthy teams. Ps Janel gives us four questions to ask people under our leadership that will foster conversations about spiritual disciplines and help us lead well.
Through the Bible, God is building Himself a home, which is now no longer a temple made with brick and mortar, but made with us—Living Stones. As we kick off our Living Stones series, Ps Filmore unpacks how we can be fashioned after our Cornerstone, Jesus.
At ALLIN Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey kicks off our "Living Stones" series, preaching from 2 Peter 2. Like our Cornerstone, we may be rejected by the world, but we have been chosen for so much more. In this message, Pastor Josh encourages us with four points on being chosen in Christ as a Living Stone.
In today’s leadership lesson from C3 NYC’s staff meeting, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us of our rightful place as sons and daughters of God, heirs to sit on the throne of God. Ps Josh gives us five things to remember as we meditate on God’s call for our lives as His children.
In this Sunday’s message, Lead Pastor Georgie Kelsey unpacks the idea of having a treasured foundation. What is your foundation built of? Is your foundation as beautiful as the pinnacles of your life? Pastor Georgie gives us three ways to build a treasured foundation in our lives.
In today’s Leadership Lesson, Pastor Filmore Bouldes speaks from Acts 16 on how to strengthen and increase in leadership. Using Paul’s leadership as an example, Ps Filmore explains how God calls good leaders to inspect, include, and instruct.
What is your focus on? Do you find yourself focusing on your problems and overwhelmed by anxiety? In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Filmore Bouldes unpacks the story of 2 Kings 6 so that we, like the servant, would see that “there are more on our side than on theirs!” God’s plan is to use people to bring about His purposes and bring deliverance into the earth. In scriptures, when God calls people, it’s not based on background, gifting or ability. Moses was worried about his speech, Jeremiah thought he was too young, Gideon said he was from the weakest tribe. As believers, our faith is in the power of God, so when you feel overwhelmed or outnumbered, can you see heaven’s perspective?
In this message, Lead Pastor Georgie Kelsey offers a word on how to lead in faith. Ps Georgie encourages us to lead in secret service and rely on the foundation that Christ has built in us to be leaders that speak truth over others and lead with sound minds.
In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey encourages us from Isaiah 54 to enlarge the stakes of our tents to include more people. That the vision God has for His Church will only happen as people step forward and put their stake down to build.
At C3 NYC's staff meeting, Pastor Grace Hazelgrove, Dinner Party Director, spoke on releasing leaders and empowering others. Good leaders empower others to become good leaders themselves, just like Christ led His disciples.
In this message from Lead Pastor Georgie Kelsey, she encourages us to replace the bad in our lives with the good. That God has opened up a way for us to live in integrity where our words and our actions tell the same story.
"Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey shares 7 ways the Word of God changes our lives.
In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey kicks off our new series, "Re-Build: Stories of Faith", drawing insight on how to rebuild from the story of Ezra.
A discussion between Pastors Josh, Georgie, and Phil Pringle, breaking down the fundamentals of what it means to follow Jesus.
A conversation between Pastor Josh Kelsey and Dr. Robi Sonderegger on how to navigate the stresses of life with a vision of where God is leading us. If you think stress is bad, then it’s bad. But if you think stress is good and that it ignites your best, it will. Its’ the way we relate to stress that makes all of the difference.
Whatever you have lost, God will restore because He is a Restorer. In this message from Ps. Phil Pringle, we're reminded that God is more interested in building our character than resolving our circumstances. As we allow him to tranform us from the inside out, we can be assured he will take care of the rest.
The word of God will lead us into all truth. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us of the importance of the word of God, and how the way forward in our faith and maturity, is to start with the word of God.
In this message, Pastor Dan Lian reminds us that hope is the fuel of our spirit. Because of Jesus, we can have endless hope.
Friendships matter to God. In this message, hear from Lead Pastor Georgie Kelsey on three ways to be a great friend, through all seasons of life.
2022 will be shaped by the rhythms and habits we carry into it. With rhythms of thankfulness, praise, and meditation, we can be confident 2022 will be our best year yet.
All things are possible to those who believe. In this message, Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey reminds us of the reality we have in Christ; that he paid it all so that we can live in the fullness of who he created us to be. Because of Jesus, we can live with no excuses.
This Dream Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes shared a powerful message to set the foundation for what it looks like to dream with God at the center of our lives. When we delight in God, our desires will begin to look like His and our dreams will look like His dreams.
Join us for Church in 30 with Josh and Georgie, our new online service with worship, a message and more all in thirty minutes! This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a Christmas message on the significance and impact of Jesus' virgin birth. God chose to mark the coming of His eternal Son, His anointed one, with this extraordinary birth.
In the story of the magi, found in Matthew 2, we see the news of Christ's birth is met with different responses. Some are threatened, others indifferent, but the magi choose to worship. We much each choose how we will respond to Jesus. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached on the gift of worship—and how true worship involves and restores our whole selves.
At our 2021 Christmas Production, Pastor Filmore Bouldes shared a message on God with us. Jesus is both God and human, meaning that He perfectly reveals God's heart to us but also enters into the brokenness of our humanity.
As we celebrate the Christmas season, Pastor Ryan Schlachter preached a message from John 1 on the God who comes close. Born as fully God and fully human, Jesus dwells among us and goes with us.
This Sunday, David Chan preached on how gratitude is greater than grumbling! Gratitude is not dependent on our circumstances but rather grounded on Jesus and the finished work of the cross. We can grow in joy and the power of the Spirit as we lean into gratitude.
At C3 NYC's staff meeting, Pastor Josh Kelsey continued our series in Revelations, diving into the letter to the persecuted church in Smyrna. Jesus is the First and the Last, the Alpha and the Omega. He is not just Creator, but He is eternal—meaning He is faithful to complete the good work He began in you!
Conviction flows from connection. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached on the compromised church of Pergamum in Revelation 2—and how we can learn awareness, conviction and repentance that will reconnect us to a full life of freedom. When we create margin to be abide in His word and with the Holy Spirit, we'll be a church that lives with conviction, a city on a hill that testifies to God's glory and grace.
At C3 NYC's staff meeting, Pastor Josh shares a message on rekindling and returning to our first love. Teaching from the letters to the churches in Revelations, we can learn to rekindle our holiness, truth, authentic faith and purpose!
In this message Pastor Josh reminds us of the importance of coming back to our first love, and keeping our desire for him above all other desires. When we see him truly in all He has done for us, the only proper response is to love Him with all our hearts.
Generosity is trusting God with what’s already His. This Generosity Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached on contribution over consumption, teaching from the building of the temple in Exodus. The vision of God is always outworked through the generosity, gifts and giving of His people.
This Sunday, lead pastor Josh Kelsey preached on having a single vision from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6. It can be easy to call Jesus King but not allow Him to rule our finances, so as we kick off our Vision Week, we’ll see that God has given us vision for that see beyond the short-term and seeks first the Kingdom!
Generosity flows from a healthy heart. At C3 NYC’s staff meeting, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on giving with all our heart. Instead of calculating or holding back, we can have a lifestyle of generosity where we see our joy become other people’s freedom.
The Bible tells us to guard our hearts, and yet we often let social media, our friend’s opinions, our boss or romantic relationships be the surgeon who does heart surgery on your core identity. In our With All My Heart series, Pastor Josh shared a message asking, “How healthy is your heart?” When we invite God to search me and know me, we will develop a genuine faith and look forward to the future with a healthy heart.
In the scriptures, the psalms are not just filled with praise but lament. At C3 NYC’s staff meeting, Pastor Georgie Kelsey shared on the power of lament. When we allow ourselves to be unfiltered and raw before God, we grow in intimacy and faith. Through lament, we can see our prayers shift from being transactional to transformation!
Where we give our hearts, we give our lives. This Sunday, we kicked off our new series, With All My Heart, with Pastor Filmore teaching out of Jeremiah 29. Do we give our hearts to lesser loves? Because what grows in our treats will grow in our church and create a vision that will flow out to the city.
A life of faith looks forward. In Hebrews 11, we see that Abraham looked forward to a heavenly city, a vision beyond his own lifetime. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore preached on beginning with the end in mind. The way forward is through surrender and worship.
God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him! In the life of Noah, we see that faith brings a greater reward than our comfort and convenience. Continuing in our Things Unseen series, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached from Hebrews 11, revealing how we can live by faith in the gap between God’s promise and fulfillment.
This weekend we heard from Vapor Ministries founder Micah Mcelveen. Our hearts yearn for meaning-filled lives. Our hands call us to make the difference we were designed for. We were made on purpose for a purpose, yet we are tempted to waste our lives. So how do we uncover the purpose we are all dying for?
Faith puts the first things first. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore unpacked the faith of Abel from Hebrews 11:4-6. It takes no faith to give God leftovers, but rather we’re called to love God with all of our hearts, minds and souls so that we can love our neighbors well.
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore kicked off our new series in Hebrews unpacking the power of faith, a personal trust in God that results in obedience. Faith isn’t a life of perfection but a life of growing in trusting relationship with a perfect God.
In the finale of our BETTER NOW series, we heard from 6 tag-team preachers on better relationships. Focusing on the later chapters of Romans, the writings of Paul call us to see how salvation transforms not only our lives but the relationships and people around us.
“The Holy Spirit comes and prays for us — instead of praying for a thing to be fixed, He wants to fix us.” This Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shared a message on Better Hope, and how hope helps us make sense of the world around us, because we can look ahead to eternity to endure our current circumstances.
Author Philip Yancey once said, “If I could sum up the whole Bible in one statement it would be this: God gets his family back." From Genesis to Revelations, the entire biblical drama involves what was lost being found, like the parable of the lost son in Luke 15. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore unpacked our perception of identity and how the truest thing about us is our identity as a child of God.
This week, Kevin Smigielski shared on the power of having a Better Mind in Christ. What are we setting our minds on? Are we setting our minds on the flesh, the circumstances of our lives and the opinions of others, or are we setting our minds on Jesus? As his followers, we have the mind of Christ, and we are no longer bound by our circumstances and other people. So let us set our minds on Jesus, and let the Holy Spirit transform us by renewing our minds daily.
What will you choose? Romans 6:16 points out that we can surrender to sin or surrender to God—but we’re all surrendered to something. In this message, David Chan shares the beauty of surrendering fully to God. There is no limited to what God can do in and through a yielded vessel.
"Freedom is free, but it takes work to walk in it. Our automatic is to let sin reign - we have to retrain ourselves in the things of God so we can step into practical freedom.”
After salvation breaks us from the penalty of sin, how do we become free from the power of sin? This Sunday, Pastor Janel Navran shared a message on how we can walk in true freedom and the process of sanctification — what it takes to unlearn our automatic patterns of living in bondage.
Join us in our new BETTER NOW series as we kick off in Romans 5, looking at the good news of how humanity's ruin is followed by Christ's rescue and a new reign of grace. Our old life, inherited from Adam's sin in Genesis 3, is nothing in comparison to what we've been given freely in Christ!
This past Sunday, guest Pastor Dan Lian shared with our church some of misunderstandings about the character of who God is. As we take a look at Luke 15 with the Parable of the Lost Sheep, we can see that God is concerned with our return to Him as He chases after us and carries us home.
Jesus doesn't call us to be customers, He calls us to be partners in spreading the gospel. Partners are committed no matter the benefit to them. This Generosity Sunday, Ps. Filmore shared a message on why we give, and how it transforms not only our hearts, but furthers God’s mission.
As believers, we are united together in Christ and loved by our Heavenly Father; and the world will know we are sons and daughters of God by our love for one another. This past Fourth of July Sunday, Filmore Bouldes concluded our CHURCH IS: series with CHURCH IS: God’s Family.
As believers, we are on a mission to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love others as we love ourselves. This Sunday, Ryan Schlachter preached on how CHURCH IS: A People on a Mission –– a mission to make disciples of all the nations: disciples who will also love God and others. God has called us to do these things, and we do them for God’s glory.
A great church is made up of people who embody forgiveness. This Sunday, Filmore Bouldes preached on how CHURCH IS: A People of Forgiveness. We can forgive when the memory of the sacrificial love and grace of Jesus is a stronger memory than our pain. We need His Holy Spirit power in us in order to see His fruit in our lives and truly impact and change the world around us!
This Sunday, Pastor Janel Navran preached a message on how CHURCH IS: Friendship! In a city coming back to life, we have the opportunity as God’s people to invite others into the love of Christ through community and friendship. This takes boldness, commitment and sacrifice. As John 13:35 says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
Boldness is available to all, it comes from our relationship with the Lord. The Lord is reminding us to use the boldness He has given. This Sunday, David Chan shared a powerful message on the boldness we receive through the Holy Spirit. This boldness is not determined by our personality, or age or our background, it is available to all of us because of who Jesus is. Let us take on the boldness from the Holy Spirit to impact the world around us this week.
Prayer is a conversation and encounter with God that has power over people’s lives. It is an opportunity to learn more about God and declare our love for him. It has the ability to change us and establish God as our utmost priority. Prayer brings peace and can lead to miracles. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes shared on how we are a church devoted to prayer. By committing to the habit of prayer, our desires will begin to change, as our cravings are indicators of our habits.
The Holy Spirit and the church go hand-in-hand; they’re intertwined. As such, we cannot be the church that Jesus calls us to be without the Holy Spirit He has given to us. Jesus gives Him to us as a gift for the purpose of building up the church through us. So, to fully utilize this gift, we must learn about and understand the Holy Spirit. This Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter shared on the Holy Spirit who convicts, empowers, and comforts us.
We are called to live on purpose, to live on the mission Jesus has laid out in front of us. That purpose is to make disciples, to live like Him and let our life reflect His glory. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares a powerful message on how following a life after Jesus gives us purpose. This true purpose for our lives is to live as disciples and to make disciples in the world around us.
The Lord will never leave you alone. He is near to the brokenhearted, and He is here with you, right now, in any situation you are facing. When we surrender our circumstances and our emotions to Jesus, He transforms our vision, and in exchange, He gives us His love, presence, mercy, and comfort. We can look to Jesus today in whatever situation we find ourselves, and He will meet us there to hold our hands as He walks with us through it. This Sunday David Chan shared a powerful message on the transformation we have in Jesus.
God uses the storms of life to soften hard hearts. The shaking from the storms breaks up the ground and foundations to rebuild our faith and trust in Jesus. He uses our fear, showing up in the midst of it, as a gateway by which to have us receive His Spirit. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a message out of John 20 of Jesus showing up in our fear and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Guest Pastor Simon McIntyre shares at our C3 NYC staff meeting for staff and leaders on praying through the psalms and how the psalms connect to our our every day life. There is a psalm for every human emotion and these words were intended for us to read aloud and sing aloud to God. As we build a consistency life of prayer to God, our lives will be more honest and more filled up with God's word and heart for us rather than just led by our human emotions and circumstances.
Jesus does not wait for you to get out of your despair to bring you joy, He meets you in your despair and injects joy. Pastor Ryan Schlachter shares in our ENCOUNTERS series of how Jesus meets us in our despair and restores our joy. The joy that Christ brings is not one from the world, not one that can be taken away, it’s forever and we have access always.
We all have those moments of life that we wish we could get back; moments where we wish we could have a delete button. These moments can lead us to shame—not just feeling guilty for what we’ve done, but feeling guilty for who we are. As a result, we may withdraw, but no amount of hiding from our shame will make it disappear. The only way to overcome shame is for Jesus to meet us in it, restore us in it, and replace our shame with purpose. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares on how Jesus meets us in our shame and restores us.
Thomas’ nickname was “Twin”, which fits because, in a way, he is a twin to all of humanity; we can all relate to him in having seasons where it’s hard to believe. But just because we have doubts doesn’t mean we are disqualified from all the things He wants to do in our lives. Even in our doubting, He wants to encounter us, and He’ll present the scars for us to recognize Him by. Pastor Filmore Bouldes kicks off our new series: ENCOUNTERS sharing on how Jesus meets us in our doubt.
When Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were going out to visit the tomb, they had very little expectation, very little hope. But we can get our hopes up this Easter. Because we can trust in Jesus, for He keeps His word, having risen just as He said He would. And because He is risen, not just alive then but alive now, we get to interact with and be influenced by Him in the here and now. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares this Easter at C3 NYC of the difference the resurrection makes in our lives.
The Israelites were set free, but they were unclear how they would get through the Red Sea and then God parted the waters . Every human will have a Red Sea moment. An opportunity for an Exodus, a way of getting out. We are in chains apart from Christ. We are all trying to get out of slavery, bondage, shame, guilt, fear, our past. No matter how much we swim on our own we can’t get out. On Good Friday God parted the waters for us. Jesus became our Exodus, our way out. Hear Pastor Josh's Good Friday message about the way Jesus made for us.
Guest Pastor Dan Lian brings a powerful message about how Jesus can restore our joy through His presence! Joy is the natural fruit of Jesus. It’s the extension of His presence, and when we look at life through the lens of gratitude, we find we experience more joy with Him.
God does not work according to our will but His will. God has a word for us in the middle of what we’re facing today. He’s just waiting for our faith. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful word on the story of Lazarus about what God is doing 'in the middle' seasons of our lives. In the middle, there’s still something for us to do. Jesus gave the Word but we still need to roll away the stone!
When you are planted by faith in Christ, you will flourish in every season. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares out of Psalm 92 “The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree.” Let us take on this message and grow deeper roots in Christ so that we may flourish in every season. As we trust in Him we gain His righteousness and are able to live in strength just like a palm tree weathering a storm, we will not be wavered by the world around us.
We live from the health of our soul. Out of the overflow of our inner world is how we will relate to those around us. God wants us to direct our soul. If we want a healthy soul the greatest and highest praise in our inner most being should go to the One who created us. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares a powerful message on the health of our soul from Psalm 103.
Pastor Josh Kelsey shares an impactful word on Psalm 16 on God being our refuge, our Lord and our counselor. God is our wonderful counselor. He wants to counsel you in all your decisions, and we will not discover the safe refuge in God unless we see Him as our counselor. Let us run to Him and let Him guide our lives so that we can continue to live and lead from a place of victory to attract many to His great love in our city!
Pastor Josh shares a powerful message in our C3 NYC Staff meeting out of Psalm 23 and the seat Jesus has prepared for us. As we read Psalm 23 and know that Jesus is our Shepherd and that we are all sheep, God doesn’t want to just keep us in a sheep mindset, but to step into a kings mindset when we accept Him and follow Him. He invites us to the table where we have a seat and are anointed by Him. As we trust God in the valley and hear our way out, we will see we have a seat at the table.
Pastor Josh Kelsey continues in our Show Me the Way series with part two of a message out of Psalm 23. Even when we are in the valley seasons of our lives, God's presence and His voice give us a way out. Darkness cannot turn the volume down on God's voice and His voice gives vision even when we can't see.
Whoever is your lord, will be your shepherd and will be your guide. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on Psalm 23 in our Show Me the Way series and identifying who is the true shepherd of our lives.
Pastor Filmore Bouldes kicks off our new series: Show Me the Way with a message focused on Psalm 1 preaching into the path we follow. Jesus lays out a direction and path for our lives that leads to life and fruitfulness. He gives us the control of choosing which way we will go.
Guest Pastor Banning Liebscher shares a powerful message to encourage our trust and intimacy with God. We have the opportunity and choice everyday which door we are going to walk through, one that trusts man or one that trusts God. Let us choose the door of trusting God and open up our lives to a greater depth of reliance on Him so that He may show us the path for living.
Our relationships will be blessed and happy when we work for peace. This Sunday Pastor Filmore Bouldes shared a powerful word centered on Jesus’ teaching on the sermon on the mount sharing that blessed are the peacemakers. May we respond with peace and share God's love to all we encounter through every conversation and situation.
When we fix our eyes on Jesus we can be reminded of how He endured the cross because of the joy that was set before Him which is now complete on the inside of us. We can deal with and fight through whatever may come, not because we are good but because He is so good. Guest Pastor Earl McClellan, lead pastor of Shoreline City church, shares a powerful message on perseverance and faith.
At our first ALLIN Team Night for 2021, guest Pastor Robert Madu shared a powerful leadership message with keys for starting this year strong as a leader. Leaders don't forget to remember that we are called to problems because we are called to people, that compassion activates the miraculous and to always ask the right questions.
God is looking for those willing to go the extra mile and say yes to Him. We don't always know what's on the other side of our yes but when it's to God we know that He will always take us further into our purpose and His plan for our lives. Guest Pastor Alex Seeley, from The Belonging Co, shares a powerful message on the impact of our yes to God as we start this new year.
God works with us and through us in our prayers. Guest Pastor Mike Connell shares at our staff meeting to leaders and team keys to breakthrough in prayer. He expands on these 6 keys in his message: be specific, be militant, persist, persevere, use the word of God, and add fasting and/or giving to your prayer. What action do you need to take to bring breakthrough into your prayer life today?
Are you down for a reset? Are there things from 2020 that need to be erased? Guest Pastor Tim Ross kicks off the 2021 year with us at C3 NYC speaking a powerful message on the plans God has for our lives. The moment God starts something in us, He guarantees us He’ll finish it. God is making and creating a new way for your life this year all we need to do is focus and place Him at the center of it.
Fight the good fight of faith. It’s worth fighting for the dreams that God puts in your heart to build the lives of others and the His church. On our special Dream Sunday service Pastors Josh & Georgie interview Pastors Phil & Chris Pringle founders and leaders of C3 Global movement around faith, dreams and perseverance.
Is God with you? In the parables, the Son came back to the Father; the sheep was carried back, the coin was found, and at Christmas, shepherds found their way, the wise men followed the star, God wants you to be with Him today; come back and say yes to him. He’s with us. He wants to be present in your home, your life and most of all your heart. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message on our Christmas Story Sunday on the grace, truth and presence of Jesus.
We pray this season will bring you the gift of joy, brought by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shared a message of good news and emphasized each of us have been chosen to be joyful. The birth of Jesus gives us a joy that is not predicated on circumstances, but on the person of Jesus. Joy is our witness and we encourage you to spread the spirit of joy to all this season!
Joy is our greatest apologetic. Our joy is what will bring people to Jesus and show the true light of Christ in this season. When joy is shown through our life, the world around us will see something truly real and different in the midst of this time. Guest Pastor Dan Lian shares a powerful leadership message at our C3 NYC staff meeting on joy. How is the joy tank in your life?
When we partner with God, we have a fresh purpose. David Chan shares a powerful message as we finish our Perfect Weakness and continue to look to God’s power and not our own for our source of strength. Let this message be a reminder for us today as we find power in Christ through our weaknesses, we come alive more in our purpose.
The greatest goal God has for your life is that you would grow up in maturity. If we want to grow and mature in Christ we must die to comparison. This Sunday Pastor Filmore Bouldes spoke a powerful message around the craving of praise in our lives. God wants us to change what we treasure so that are true and only praise that fulfills us is from Him.
Is it enough? Is His grace enough? If it’s enough to raise Christ from the grave, it’s enough for what you’re facing, but you have to admit it and welcome Him in. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a powerful word in our Perfect Weakness series on God’s grace working in our weakest points. God wants to give us grace and power right where we are at when we see our weaknesses in a new light. He uses our weaknesses so that His glory can rest on our life.
God wants to bring us into the stronghold of Him so we can be filled up and equipped to then go out and fight any battle. We are all looking for protection for our soul, let us be reminded today that God is the only stronghold that can protect and strengthen us! Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message in our Perfect Weakness series on the strongholds in our life.
God is able. He is able to provide for the vision even in a pandemic. Let’s let God’s blessings and grace flow through our lives as we open up and give to His vision. We believe God is going to do mighty things through the generosity of our House. This Sunday, Pastors Josh & Georgie shared the vision for what’s to come in 2021 at C3 NYC. Through a roundtable discussion on generosity and message out of 2 Corinthians we are encouraged to step out in what God is doing to build His kingdom!
Truly living a life of purpose is about getting a revelation that everything God wants to give to you, He wants to give through you. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a powerful message on generosity and the impact of living a generous life for God. Let’s reflect God's image so that we can greater impact the world around us and let His generosity not just be given to us but flow freely through our lives like a river.
Guest Pastor Layne Schranz from Church of the Highlands shares a powerful message on generosity in the kingdom at our C3 NYC Staff meeting. As we join to give to God’s vision we will see our city come alive with the love of Christ. Jesus has called us into different spheres of influence whether the marketplace or into pastoral ministry God’s heart was always for kings and priests to outwork His vision for the church. We need the vision from our pastors plus the marketplace leaders who set the pace of the vision in order to see our city reached.
So often in life we forget our goal or we don’t have it clearly defined. We want purpose and calling, but everything we need in the kingdom of God flows from our goal. If we have a better goal we understand our position in life. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a powerful word out of 2 Corinthians on getting a better goal in our lives and looking to Jesus. If our goal is truly Him everything in our lives will flow out of that and fall into place as to how God created us to be and live for His glory!
Your priorities will determine the choices of your life. What is the priority in your heart? Pastor Josh Kelsey preaches a powerful message at our ALLIN Team Night our of 2 Corinthians 5:11 on the priorities of our heart. Keys to shifting the priorities of your heart are the fear of the Lord, Christ's love controlling your life and the authority of Christ.
Where do our priorities come from? The priorities of our heart, determine our choices and show what truly is first in our heart and controls us. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful leadership message around the priorities in our heart based out of 2 Corinthians 5:11 from the life of Paul. Paul understood that his priorities truly matter because of the fear of the Lord, the love of God that controlled him, and his authority in Christ.
What we carry determines our response. We may not be able to choose our circumstances but we can choose our response. This Sunday, C3 NYC Leader David Chan brought a powerful message in our PERFECT WEAKNESS series continuing in the book of 2 Corinthians on the strength and power of God we have within us.
God has more mercy, then we have challenges. This Staff Meeting, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful leadership message around 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 around how the mercy of God impacts our leadership. Because we know it’s by the mercy of God:we don’t lose heart, we are honorable in our motivations, we uphold the word of God, we don’t fear rejection and we don’t need to proclaim ourselves, we proclaim Christ.
Your purpose is to ascribe glory to God. God designed the church to bring glory to Him. He wants to remind you of who He is, and out of the overflow of that, you will begin to discover who you are. Pastor Josh shares a powerful message out of our Perfect Weakness series on the Glory of God from 2 Corinthians. We have to see His glory, to receive His glory to ascribe His glory. One degree at a time.
We know we've been outsmarted by the enemy when we're divided. Pastor Josh Kelsey dives into Paul’s letter in 2 Corinthians around our leadership and the way the enemy attacks. There are different schemes the enemy will try to use to bring down leaders and God’s church. Let us grow in our maturity in leadership to be correctable, know how to lead others in correction and to have eyes to see where the enemy is trying to bring division.
When you stop relying on self, you enter into true comfort which is from God. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey continues our PERFECT WEAKNESS series with a powerful message titled STOP & START. God wants to start some things right now in your life, but it’s not in self, it’s in surrender. When you serve self you will always be in debt, but when you serve God there will always be an overflow.
Leadership happens anytime we influence the thinking, behavior or development of another person. God is calling us to reset, for us to surrender our ways to Him and reform the way we do relationships, the way we lead ourselves and the people around us. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a leadership message around leading ourselves and stepping into the true calling of leadership God has placed within us. We never graduate from self leadership.
Is God our source? Is He the source of all comfort? In times of trouble we find what or who our true source of comfort is. God is calling us back to Him in this season to look to Him as our true comfort in ALL things. Pastor Josh Kelsey kicks off our new series PERFECT WEAKNESS with a powerful message centered on 2 Corinthians 1. When we let God into our weakness, it becomes the platform for our greatest victory.
It’s not about what we can or can’t do, it’s about who God is and what He can do. This Sunday Pastor Filmore Bouldes spoke a powerful message out of Mark 5 about the woman with the issue of blood titled: Your Faith has Made You Well. Faith comes through hearing, resolves to obey and depends on God's power not our own.
The good plan that God has for you is not just the destination that He's taking you to, it's that He is present along the journey. God is still carrying you, even if this season looks different that you could have foreseen, He hasn’t left you. This Sunday guest Pastor Justin Reimer preached a powerful message from Jeremiah 29. As long as we're in this season, we have things to do: build, plant, develop relationships, pray.
There is nothing in this world that God doesn’t care about, and no problem that He isn’t invested in bringing a kingdom solution to. This season may have looked like a curveball, filled with the unexpected, but God is still bringing breakthrough and turning our disappointments into miracles. Don’t let this season's disappointments cast a shadow over tomorrow’s dream.
Filmore Bouldes dives into what living a life of holiness looks like through our thinking, speaking and being from Romans 12. We have been created to be set a part from the world, not conformed to the patterns around us but created to have God-filled thoughts that produce life with our words and holiness in our lifestyle. Let us look to Christ to refill our mind and filter our thoughts and words through the scriptures so that our lives reflect more of His goodness to the world around us.
God has sent you into the earth on assignment for such a time as this. Let Him shape you, mold you and put you together. Let me make you into who He called you to be. Guest Pastor Earl McClellan shares a powerful word out of Genesis 37 on the story of Joseph, the dreamer. If God gave you the dream and it’s not yet fulfilled, that means He’s not done with you yet.
Where is Jesus in the middle of your storm? Jesus is still in your boat. Jesus hasn’t left you, He hasn’t forsaken you. The one that promised to be with you until the end of age, is still with you. This Sunday, guest pastor Dan Lian brought an encouraging and faith-filled message around the storms of life. Jesus is still in your boat, and not only in your boat in the storm but He is still in control.
Part 2 of our two-week interview series between Pastor Josh Kelsey and Dr. A.R. Bernard speaking on the heart of Jesus, our true hope and pointing us to His ultimate truth for our lives. What is your hope anchored in? If it’s anchored in the character of God, then you won’t be carried away by the storms. Let your anchor be in Him today so that no matter the waves that come you stand firm in His truth for your life.
Part 1 of our two-week interview series between Pastor Josh Kelsey and Dr. A.R. Bernard bringing history, truth and wisdom to what we are facing today as a nation. Dr. A.R. Bernard brings 6 different responses we can step into as believers to bring about change: prayer, advocacy, activism, protest, convening and development. Let us identify our lane and do the best at it to bring the light of Christ, unity and hope to spark change in our worlds.
God is always with His people. He is calling you in this season. He’s calling you closer to Him and closer to who you really are. The trials in our lives aren't here to discourage us, they are bringing us closer to Jesus. Listen to Pastor Emmanuel Hastings powerful message of the peace and power of God that is always with us and goes before us.
Jesus is calling us to unlearn some things. Maybe previous battles won in the old way can’t be won the same way. Understand what you’re facing. Stop looking at your ability and look at the Lord’s power. Let go of the trust of self, trust of the world and trust of our circumstances. Check out Pastor Josh Kelsey's powerful message at our ALLIN TEAM NIGHT around the heart and power of magnifying God in our lives.
One sign of true character is that as your learn about God and as you learn about yourself that you tend to be more aware that it’s not just about beginning something but that life is truly about finishing well. If there is anything that we want to finish well it’s the life of discipleship and following Jesus. Check out Pastor Josh Kelsey’s message from staff meeting on VISION for us as leadership, team and as a church.
Every single tribe will be represented in heaven, every single people group, every single language, every single nation. If that is true, then we need to start living that way now, and it starts with the church. It starts with each person humbling themselves and dealing with the log in their own eye. Check out Pastor Josh Kelsey’s powerful staff meeting message on Revelation 5 and God’s heart for unity in this time.
The art of discipleship is surrendering and submitting to the vision God has for you. We need to remember that the vision was never meant to happen through our strength, it was always meant to happen through His power. Let us remember the vision today to know that the cost is always worth God's plan for our lives! Check out Pastor Josh Kelsey's powerful message on vision.
This Father's Day we had the honor of hearing from a powerful panel of black fathers and sons sharing wisdom and stories as they lead their families and future generations to come. Whether you’re a son, daughter, father or mother this is a conversation that will bring wisdom and insight in your life as you hear from these incredible faith-filled voices to impact you and the legacy you are creating.
Guest speaker Charles Metcalf, Creative Pastor of Transformation Church, brings an encouraging message on living out the greatness God has placed within you. There is more in you than you realize! The same spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives on the inside of you, so that means that when you see things you can respond differently. You can stand up and see it and you can make a difference in this season.
Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares a powerful and unifying message on the human battle we are facing right now as a nation. The power to bring about the change starts with us, the church, because we understand what we see in the world is not what God has promised. In order for us to be unified we have to understand first who is our Goliath and who is not our Goliath. Who is our enemy and who is not our enemy. The enemy is the principalities and powers that sustain and enable the darkness. It’s a battle between darkness and light. You’re not just fighting for now, you’re fighting for the future. You’re in the battle for the next generation.
Pastor Josh Kelsey interviews guest Pastor Charles Metcalf from Transformation Church sharing truth and reality of what is going on across our nation right now and how we can rise and be the church bringing God's light. We have to be real, we have to process emotions, talk to each other and reach out in this season so that we may unite together to bring change. Let us continue to put our trust in Jesus and believe He is working all things together for His good.
Guest Pastor Earl McClellan from Shoreline City Church shares a powerful and uniting message at our #ALLIN TEAM NIGHT to ignite us all to be obedient and trust what God wants to do through us in this time. We cannot sit back and give up in the pursuit that God has called us to bringing heaven to earth. Let us, the church, be the answer to our generation.
We need kingdom narratives to be spoken into our places and spaces of influence so that we can combat America’s narrative of racism. In this conversation of racism, Pastor Josh Kelsey interviews guest Pastor Tim Ross who shares truths of what is happening in our country today and what we as Christians and the church can do to be a light and bring change for the next generation.
Pastor Georgie Kelsey shares a powerful message on the wisdom from God versus earthly wisdom. Godly wisdom says there’s only one way to wisdom, and that's through Jesus Christ. God’s Wisdom, gives us clarity and direction when we have to choose between what feels good and what looks good in life but what actually is good in life.
We know there are hurting hearts right now in our nation. We hear you, we see you and we’re committed, as a church, to standing with you. Listen to an interview conversation with Pastor Georgie Kelsey, Filmore Bouldes and Hannah Omolade on racism. We will be asking questions to further the dialogue for change, growth and movement towards justice and unity.
Jesus came to bring us a new garment, not one of heaviness but one filled with praise. When we praise we become more aware of God's glory and more aware of how He sees us. Heaven is not anxious, heaven is not heavy, its joyful and full of life. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message of the tailor-made garment of praise we have all been given from God.
While the world may disappoint us, we can choose to live as undaunted, resilient disciples. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message showing us how to follow the rhythms of the undaunted to experience faith, hope, and love in every area of our lives.
Pastor Georgie and Hannah Omolade engage in a powerful conversation on racism in our country today. Let us live compassionately and be people who listen and shed light on injustice. People who don’t judge, open up their ears and have an open mind to those around them. Four key points were shared in bringing light to injustice and racism: pray, speak, act, live it out.
Pastor Georgie Kelsey shares a powerful word at our Daughters event on the power of breaking shame off in our lives. We can only get rid of shame by handing it over to Jesus. Don't let your lifestyle keep you constantly in shame, be honest and vulnerable to allow Christ to embrace and overwhelm you with His love.
We can learn how to live as resilient disciples regardless of our circumstances. This week, Pastor Josh Kelsey continued our RHYTHMS OF GRACE series by showing us how to use this time to reset our internal rhythms from the inside out. What God does through seasons of hiddenness and obscurity can build powerful practices of self-denial so that we can become fully alive in Christ!
Now is the time to rebuild what God wants to build. The blessing is using our influence to impact the world. This ALLIN Team Night Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a powerful word on Nehemiah and calling us as church leaders to arise and build in this season. Leadership grabs hold of character and turns it into purpose. Leadership turns it into a movement. Let our influence build God's kingdom and create an eternal impact on our city.
This past weekend, Pastor Georgie Kelsey uncovered Rhythm Disrupters that can keep us from finding and stepping into Jesus’ unforced rhythms of grace. In our daily walk with Him, our Savior has a river of living water for us—a river with a current, a rhythm, that we can access to allow the love of God to flow in and through us to the world!
Pastor Josh Kelsey and Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr., of Vous Church, have a conversation centered around the idea of VISION and how to have vision in this season of isolation. God always starts with a seed, then He maximizes it and multiples it. It is a perfect season to be rethinking our vision of why we do the things that we do, because whatever you water will grow.
Pastors Josh & Georgie Kelsey dive into a fun and wisdom-packed Dating Q&A to help us grow in our single and dating lives! They speak into topics like pursuing well, dating apps, boundaries and dive into the world of relationships in New York City.
God has a deeper work He wants to do in us during this time of isolation. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey began the RHYTHMS OF GRACE series by showing Jesus’ example of how to maximize this time by starting from a place of rest.
Pastor Georgie Kelsey shares a powerful encouragement and download of the story of Jesus's encounter in John 4 of the woman at the well. Jesus breaks cultural barriers by speaking to the samaritan woman and encourages us through this conversation that God speaks to us in unexpected moments and Jesus is the true and only source of refreshment in our lives. As we receive the living water from Jesus, it doesn’t stop at us, it will pour out to the world around us.
Following Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh explores the Luke 24 story of the Road to Emmaus, where two disciples encounter the risen Christ on their journey. We, too, are disciples on a walk alongside our Savior, and as we invite His word deeper into our hearts and experience the beauty of connection across the table, we’ll find our hearts burning within us—our first love has made His home in us!
He is risen!! Tune in for Pastor Josh Kelsey’s full Easter sermon, exploring the encounters of Pontius Pilate, Simon Peter and Mary Magdalene as each faces this question, “Who do you say that Jesus is?” When we see our Savior truly, then we find that the old is gone and the new has come. Through the power of the cross and resurrection, He is making all things new! In Christ we have been given new life and new eyes to see Kingdom come in our world.
"When we know Jesus we know the truth, and when we know the truth, we find our life free."
This Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a powerful message of how the cross provokes the question, “Who do you say that Jesus is?” It’s a question that will shape our lives. When we see Jesus for who He really is then we experience the new life He has for us—and for all of creation. Jesus is the truth that we can build our lives on so that the eyes of our hearts are opened to see all things made new in Him!
Tune in to listen to a powerful conversation between C3 NYC’s Lead Pastor Josh Kelsey and guest Pastor Mike Maiden, brilliant leader and prophetic voice who leads Church of the Nation. They share a prophetic conversation on encouragement, faith and spiritual authority. In discouraging times, we can find healing through worship, and see that what the enemy means for evil, God uses to bring about beauty, revival and a harvest of transformed hearts.
Pastors Josh and Georgie Kelsey, lead pastors of C3 NYC, share together through a Q&A on marriage tips. Covering topics like conflict resolution, communication, and practical wisdom for how to invest in your marriage, even during the COVID-19 crisis.
“You will come out of this season stronger. It’s the grace of God as you submit your life to Him - He’s the one who can shut the mouth of your fears. The lions are quiet, and you are filled with peace, knowing your trust is in the living God.”
This Sunday, Pastor Josh shared an inspiring message on Daniel, and how the story of the Lion’s Den relates to how we relate to our own fears. The truth is, our Living God is stronger than any lion that prowls around us and any fear that we could let overcome us. When we know Jesus has power over our fears, our lives point to a Living Hope.
When we run to God as our safe place and take refuge in Him, we become stronger in the Lord.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a powerful message on how to take courage in God during a cave season. Like David, we can strengthen and encourage ourselves in the Lord. When we lead ourselves well by renewing our minds, we’re ready to lead others.
When we have Christ in us, we are meant to be the meeting place of heaven and earth. When we pray, we release heaven into our surroundings.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey speaks an impactful message on the power of prayer. We can begin our prayer with praises. They’re not based on our circumstances, but based on His character. We can pray knowing He’s above everything.
Fear is a normal reaction, but Praise God, we serve a God that doesn't leave us in fear. He says the beginning of wisdom is not fearing everything else, but fearing God.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a timely message about how faith is greater than fear, and how we can lean into faith during uncertain times.
God wants to grow your capacity to influence –– and your capacity grows through trial. You draw in the presence of Heaven when you acknowledge you need God. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared an incredible message about the influence we have and how to be the Salt and Light in our week.
Agape love is divine love. Agape love is the undeserved love that the Father extends to us. It is the only type of love that comes only from the Father, we can’t do it from our own strength, it has to come from the His strength. At our Daughters event, Pastor Georgie Kelsey shares on the agape love of the Father. The world sees the love of God when we as believers extend the love of God to the world when the world doesn’t deserve it. It’s a shocking love.
When you show grace, you feel happy. The less you see God the less you will see the cause. We can’t offer the world something we don’t have in our heart. The world will never know He’s real unless we love one another. This Allin Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message about happiness as a leader and how to lead from true happiness from the Father.
The way that the world has taught us to be happy is not the way we should be living. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey started our Rabbi Series diving into the Beatitudes and teaching us the way to find true happiness which is through know our Teacher.
All of us right now are seeking something first, whether it's careers, success or relationships. To obey God's commandments is to change what we seek first in our life because loving God changes us. It changes how we think and how we spend our time. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes concluded our AB Father series sharing on the Love Language of our Father and how we can seek God with our time, talent, and treasure.
There are a lot of voices in culture that speak into our lives, voices that speak into our identity and voices that come in and tell you you’re not enough. However, we need to allow God’s voice to be the loudest voice in our lives. We need to know who we are, so we can know whose we are. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes continued in our AB Father series sharing on the voice of the Father which gives us identity, security and purpose through ministry.
Every issue you’re facing, starts in the private. Jesus wants to change your secret life because changing your secret life will change your whole life. No matter what trial you are facing, if you get away in the secret place with God, you will find strength, courage and assurance that God is with you. Listen to Pastor Josh Kelsey’s message continuing our February series AB FATHER.
God sees you, He knows you and He loves you. Jesus came so that we may have a relationship with the Father, one of intimacy, trust and affection. The Father's love is the greatest affection that we can have over our life. This ALLIN TEAM NIGHT, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares a powerful message about the love of the Father to us as leaders and team.
When you come under the revelation of the Father and His grace, His passion and His love, something begins to shift and you realize you can be fruitful in life. Everything comes back to the oneness of God. He is the One that loves us and made all things. When we discover who the Father is, we find out our worth. We find fulfillment, eternity fills our heart and our souls are satisfied. Listen to Pastor Josh Kelsey’s message kicking off our new series AB FATHER.
At Calvary, our inner drive was reset, our old views died and our account was settled. Through Jesus we were given a new motivation, perspective and mission. The cross gives us the power to live a different life. This Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel Hastings shared on the newness we receive through Jesus because of the cross. The fullness of who you are comes out when you make the cross personal for yourself.
You are a new creation in Jesus Christ. Anything of your old nature, anything not of Christ can be left at the cross. As we continue in our CALVARY series, Pastor Josh Kelsey shares about what it means to be made new in Christ. The old has gone, the new has come. We are a new creation in Christ Jesus and we have these six things: a new director, new determination, new demeanor, new delights, new desires and new destiny.
Jesus is our curse breaker and He has called and anointed us all to be curse breakers too. This Sunday, guest Pastor Mike Maiden preached an impactful message on the power of the cross. The cross is the place where our lost purpose and destiny is restored, where curses stop and blessings begin.
Is it the quality of our character or the value of our goal that determines whether we reach our desired vision in life? Pastor Josh Kelsey kicks off our CALVARY series with the first Sunday of 2020 setting our vision and eyes on Jesus and what He has done for us. Jesus saw us as worthy of enduring the cross. If Jesus is our reality, if He is our true goal, we will push through anything we are facing right now.
Jesus is with us, He is for us and He will never leave us. This is the Good News that came into the world through a humble baby bringing the light of the world to all of our lives. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the Good News that came to us all. God shows up for everyone, He shows up in the forgotten fields of human hearts, and He’s here today for us all.
The Truth and beautiful news that God came as a baby reveals that one of the highest priorities of Jesus is that He came to bring peace. Pastor Josh Kelsey shares of this powerful peace we have through the birth of Jesus.
Jesus came to redeem our relationship with God, our relationship with ourselves, and our relationship with others around us. This Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel Hastings kicked off our Christmas series: BIRTH. Like the Christmas story, God’s new beginnings come in the times we least expect—even if it’s seemingly inconvenient for us. His new beginning comes in the perfect time.
Faith is the doorway to freedom, and obedience is the appropriation of that Freedom. The difference between the doorway and the reality of freedom, is our obedience. Just because we were free yesterday doesn’t mean I’m free today, I have to remain in obedience to the truth, instead of accepting lies. Listen to Pastor Josh Kelsey's powerful message of Freedom from this Sunday.
When you start bowing down to other voices, you stop there. You can’t see the future. God is looking for a generation of people who are standing for what they believe, He’s looking for our heart and our worship. This Sunday, guest pastor Rock Mutegheki, C3 Oversight of East Africa preached a powerful message on putting God first in our lives. He must be first in all areas including our finances so that He is who we look to to guide us and sustain us.
One touch from God will always bring freedom. One word from heaven can break any chain. This Sunday, guest preacher Lucas Connell shared a powerful word on bringing people to Jesus. Let us live in faith and never giving up on people experiencing the power and presence of God. Who will you carry? Who will you bring to the table?
Purpose always determines potential. When we align our purpose with God, we receive a God-given potential. Until we get our purpose from God, we will always settle for something lower than our intended purpose. This Sunday guest preacher Charles Metcalf, from Transformation Church, shared a powerful message on the problem with our potential. Who is missing out on encountering Jesus in your life because you are trying to live up to your potential?
God is able to give you a vision for Jesus, your identity and for the church. When we grasp the vision He has for these three areas we fully step into our purpose and design for our lives. Pastor Emmanuel Hastings shares on our new series God is Able. Let us rest in knowing God is able and stir our faith so that we can dream for more and step out in all God has called us to impact this city together.
If our heart, soul and mind is filled with the love of Christ it is going to overflow and impact others and the people around us that we interact with. But are we truly filled? God comes and fills our heart through faith. Faith turns our hearts into homes for Christ. Pastor Josh concludes our 4D LOVE series with a powerful message of the fullness of God.
Guest Pastor Alex Seeley from The Belonging Co shared a powerful message about the supernatural love of God that we carry. We are called to love others with a supernatural love. This love goes beyond trust. It goes beyond even the betrayal of trust. This is the love that will change the city and that the world will see who God.
Your mind is a box, it shrinks and enlarges to the level of your mindset. The only way to expand our mind is to experience God’s 4-dimensional love. There are no boundaries to God’s love.
Jesus didn’t just die for you, He died as you, so all of our old self died with Jesus. We are able to free our mind with who we are not in Christ as we find new life in Him. We are free to live in the mind of Christ and free to think as Christ thinks. Let us walk boldly knowing we have self-control over our mind with the power of God.
The future of the church is based on us all opening up to the fullness of God. The cross is four-dimensional and every human needs every dimension of his love, the breadth, the length, the height and the depth. When we open up to all the dimensions of His love we think bigger and dream again.
The mind is where we see freedom. If we want to see the gifts of the spirit operate, it starts in the mind. God’s truth is more true than our thoughts and emotions, so when we change our thinking and mind to focus on Him, His truth is larger than our thoughts.
Burn for something that’s worth it. God wants hope to enter humanity, and it happens through the church. We were all created with something within us to serve others and bring glory to God. So let us love others like we're already loved and stir up the gifts within to make a difference in the world around us.
Fan into flame the gift God has given you. As you received God in your life you were given a fire inside of you. Let us stir up what is within us so we can live in the image He created us to be. Pastor Josh Kelsey preaches a powerful message on stirring up the fire within us. God created humans on the 6th day with purpose and life. What are you stirring up inside you?
Who is the greatest in the kingdom? Jesus teaches that the greatest are the ones that serve. When we are secure in our identity as followers of Jesus, we are free to serve others and be a light in our relationships, work places, and cities. Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares on a culture of servanthood as we look to Jesus who came to serve so that we may know what true love and serving others looks like. As we catch the culture of servanthood in our lives His light is shown through us.
How do you transfer authority in the kingdom? The world has mechanisms to find ready-made people. The world recruits people, the kingdom disciples people. Leadership in the world is about holding onto power, leadership in the Kingdom is about releasing power to others. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on a culture of leadership and releasing authority in the kingdom. Authority follows faithfulness and God releases authority based on our character. We can only lead others and pass on authority to the degree we lead ourselves.
Unity is not the absence of division, unity is what we do when we are divided. Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the culture of unity that we carry when we get caught up in the unity of Jesus. We will never have unity if our opinion is more important than the Word of God. The greatest weapon the enemy has is offense. The devil hates relationships because when we love one another it’s the greatest glory the world will see.
Faith is trusting God. Doubt is trusting the world. Faith and doubt are the same substance. The substance of your life is so much more powerful when it’s under Jesus and under His word. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a powerful message on a culture of faith in our lives and the substance of faith we all carry. When we place our substance under His Lordship is where we truly live a life of risk, faith and vision.
Praise is the answer to everything in our lives. Let's not delay our praise to God. This ALLIN Night of Worship, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on ASAP praise sharing the heart and why behind praising God in our lives. Every area we praise God in, we welcome His peace and His joy. Let us take on these 3 practical points shared in this message into our lives and take our praise to God to a new level in frequency, focus and fellowship.
The access point of God’s glory is His Lordship. We can trace whether Jesus is Lord by the fruit of our lives. This Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached this message on the foundation of Jesus being Lord in our lives. If we want to accept Him as Lord, we have to confess it, believe it and live it. When we choose to live out Jesus being Lord, we are able to walk in His ways, live in His thoughts and follow His great plans for our lives. Jesus is the only Lord with unlimited mercy and grace that we have free access to if we choose to accept Him.
Members of our Queens team took the stage to preach this Sunday a message on creating a culture of service in our church and in our city. The best way to serve God is to be unified as a church in our mission to loving others and putting their needs above our own. When we give and open our hearts to others, we create a world that looks more like heaven.
Our Downtown Manhattan tag team preached this Sunday about celebrating others and putting their joy and successes above our own as we carry a culture of second fiddle. When we create a kingdom culture that is devoted to uplifting and serving others, we create a world that glorifies God.
When we yield in the right heart to serve others for Christ we generate peace in our lives, when we yield to others out of our own ambition we are left with a selfish residue in our lives. Let our lives reflect His love as we pour out, serve and unify together to reach this city. This Sunday, 3 team members in Bushwick preached on the culture of playing second fiddle as we serve others and serve our city.
When we serve, we are setting ourselves up to bless others and to give God all the glory when our heart and eyes are focused on Him. This Sunday, we had 6 team preachers share a message on playing second fiddle in the kingdom of God. When we place others first we bring heaven to earth and example the heart of God.
When we are committed to our purpose as serving God and building His kingdom we are rewarded by seeing the joy in others lives. This Sunday at our Williamsburg location, 6 different team preachers shared on the culture of playing second fiddle and putting others first. As we example this heart and culture in our lives we will create a space of humility, unity and love for the world around us.
We all desire to pray and read the word, but oftentimes it can seem difficult and confusing. Prayer and reading is a gift from God and is meant to be joyous and transformative in our every day life. What would it look like if we changed our perspective on how we talk to God and hear from God on a regular basis? This Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter preached on the culture of prayer and the word.
Culture is what we are devoted to. Culture is our values being lived out in our day to day. This Sunday, we kicked off our new series CULTURE learning about the ways of the kingdom and how Christ has defined culture for us through His life and the early church. Right now, there is something shaping and forming us. What or who is shaping you? What or who are you shaping?
We all need to see our relationships with glory and value so that we may see the other person as Christ sees them. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey speaks into questions on dating with a special Q&A with Pastor Michael Bruce diving into topics found in the fine print of dating in our lives. See dating as you are laying the foundation for your life, to see if you can build something with the other person to see if it will last.
Imagine if we approach all relationships not from the place of needing approval but that we are already approved. God approves of us. This Father's Day, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the Father's love that we have in Christ. No matter our relationship with our earthly father, our Heavenly Father accepts, adores and affirms us. Let us get filled up with the right source today so that our relationships flow from our security in Him.
God has something great He wants to do through you, and He can do it better when your bags are unpacked. This Sunday, guest Pastor Tim Ross preached on unpacking your bags in your relationships. We all have baggage with us that we carry, when we open up and are honest with our baggage and begin to unpack it, sort it and put it away we then are free to be our true selves that God has created us to be. Unpack your baggage, so you can understand yourself, and make yourself understandable to others.
Sex was designed by God and it was created from the beginning to represent His love and character for humanity. This Sunday, we continued our Relationships Series with Pastor Josh Kelsey preaching on the topic, PURE SEX. Genesis 2:24-25 teaches us that sex was created by God to be shame-free and full of intimacy within marriage. When we pursue our relationships God's way, our souls will be whole and fulfilled.
Is it hard to hear God’s wisdom for romantic relationships in a culture obsessed with comparison and “The One”? This Sunday, Pastor Emma Lyne Bruce preached on the myth of "The One" in our relationships. In choosing well, there needs to be wisdom from God's word and spirit as our leading guide. Jesus is the one our hearts desire. Jesus is the one to fill the void that no relationship can ever fill. It is in Christ and Christ alone that you will find yourself complete and whole—only then are we ready to step into relationships as God created them to be.
When Jesus is at the center of your life, relationships become one of the most important things you can do in your life. Your life is made up of how you love God and how you love people. Pastors Josh and Georgie Kelsey, lead pastors of C3 NYC speak together on the secret of healthy relationships. The secret to growing and being healthy with one another is in our communication. Hear 3 questions that they tackle and speak on with wisdom and stories of how we can grow in our relationships through healthy communication.
Guest Pastor Gini Smith preached this Mother’s Day on the seasons of life we will walk through. We all live in time and seasons and will find that seasons come and seasons go, but Jesus works through whatever season you are going through. She shared 5 wisdom-packed points of walking through seasons in life. If we look to the Holy Spirit as our GPS, allow the word to renew our mind, pray before we say, serve others and stay in community, our lives will be able to get through any season we are in.
Guest Pastor Wendy Perez preached this Mother's Day on the joy in our trials out of James 1. When we have our perspective shift through Jesus knowing He is with us and on the other side of our trial is His great plan for our lives we are able to walk through our life confidently with Him. No matter the trial, if we see our lives with the generational impact we will have, the trial will always be worth it.
Jesus reveals that the way to be a friend is to become a servant, but the way to become a servant is becoming a friend of Jesus. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey kicked off our RELATIONSHIPS series with a wisdom-packed message on healthy relationships in our lives. All good relationships flow out of our soul. The health of our soul will determine the health of our relationships.
The prerequisite to experiencing the freedom of God in your life is honesty and vulnerability. Jesus is looking for you and I to be honest. He wants honesty, not perfection. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached out of John 21 and Jesus's encounter with Peter. Grace wins because grace meets us in our failures and gives us courage to move forward.
God is not afraid of your doubt. He created your mind. He wants you to investigate, dig as deep as you want, and look in every corner of the tomb. It will always lead you back to an empty tomb and a risen Lord and his name is Jesus. This Easter weekend, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the tomb of our heart that Jesus is knocking at waiting to come in. When we let Him in, He becomes the master architect of our lives.
Jesus put himself in a position of deep loneliness to empathize with humanity’s need for deep connection. It's His grace that gathers us and our sin that scatters us. When He went to the cross and rose again, He had us in mind. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the grace that won for us. He won the ultimate victory over death so that we may be in relationship with Him forever. This is the message of grace. This is the greatest story every told.
Jesus welcomes to the dinner table people who would betray, deny and doubt him. Jesus, on the cross, was saying all are accepted, all are beloved. This Good Friday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on a table and a cross that changed humanity forever.
Whenever the son of God encounters our death, He always wins. Death has been undefeated for far to long, but it’s time is up. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Luke 7 where Jesus encounters a crowd of death and as the two words collide, grace happens. Life has met death, grace has met sin and grace wins.
Everywhere Jesus shows up, grace wins. This Sunday we launched our new series GRACE WINS and heard a powerful message from Pastor Josh Kelsey on the grace Jesus brings in the encounter with the woman at the well in John 4. The thirst our soul craves for that we all have in our lives was created only for a relationship with God. Our lives work when our first thirst is met in Jesus and filled by Him, then every other thirst and desire in our lives falls into place. Our spiritual thirst can only be met by a spiritual God.
Join us back this Sunday at C3 NYC as we continue our series GRACE WINS.
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How is your hospitality of Jesus? What does it look like in your life in terms of hosting Jesus? Let’s welcome Jesus into all areas of our lives and lay everything down at His feet. This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Luke 7 a powerful message on hosting Jesus in our hearts and lives. No matter what your past looks like, when you bring it to Him, He welcomes you with open arms and grace.
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This Sunday, guest Paul Scanlon preached a powerful message on new beginnings. Whatever your new beginning is, God is in the middle of it and is bringing out a great purpose behind it all. In all of your beginnings are hidden your endings and what you need to learn. Preparation and honing your skills will help you tackle your ending. Be encouraged today what you are beginning, stick with it to see God fulfill His vision through you.
This Sunday, guest Paul Scanlon preached a powerful message on new beginnings. Whatever your new beginning is, God is in the middle of it and is bringing out a great purpose behind it all. In all of your beginnings are hidden your endings and what you need to learn. Preparation and honing your skills will help you tackle your ending. Be encouraged today what you are beginning, stick with it to see God fulfill His vision through you.
There is great opposition when you are about God's love. There is an enemy against His love and there is a battle going on for your life. That is why we are given the armor of God to be equipped and ready for every battle we face. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on Ephesians 6 and the armor of God we have been given. Let's put on the armor of God this week so that we may fight in the spiritual world and we can bring change in the natural.
Grace doesn’t mean that we now live as we choose. Tithing is not a payment to God, it’s honoring God with your wealth. It’s recognizing Him as the source of everything you have. This past Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel Hastings spoke on the grace of giving as we build and are generous with our finances. God’s grace doesn’t empower us to live selfishly. His grace covers us when we fall short, but it empowers us to live for other people.
We cannot disconnect living on mission from generosity. Our giving flows out of our lives being on mission for Christ. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on the heart beat of giving and how we are called to give and build the house through our finances. Jesus came not to free us from generosity but to free us to generosity. Let us step into building His church with our generosity so we may see a city come alive in Christ.
You are accepted, you are loved. There is grace for your past and glory for your blindness and there is love for your fear. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on this radical love from Jesus that accepts us by grace and gives us a mission to live out through our lives. Let us live boldly through His love and His spirit so we may bring His glory to earth.
We are women who empower others forward. Women who speak faith and life. Who don't agree with defeat. This is the heart of a woman who finds her confidence in Christ. This past DAUGHTERS, Pastor Georgie Kelsey preached this message of confidence out of Judges 4 for us as women in New York City.
We are a team that has been called by God. Called to bring heaven to earth. Called to impact the neighborhood. Called to transform this city. This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh preached out of Luke 10 and the mission we have as people of God. Let us live from that place and serve boldly knowing we are called and sent by God.
God came on mission from heaven to earth, through Jesus, to restore breath and life back into our hearts and soul. The Holy Spirit is our breath. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey kicked off our new series ON MISSION preaching on the breath we receive through the Holy Spirit so we can live on mission. Let us breathe in His spirit today to find the energy, life and joy He wants to give us.
The warrior fights only through peace, but the warrior is not ready for battle until they’ve come to know peace. This past Sunday, guest Pastor Erwin McManus shared a powerful message on The Way of the Warrior. Jesus comes to speak peace into your soul, to fight the battle only He can win, to give you the peace you’ve always longed for.
Our purpose in life is to glorify God. Purpose is released in our life when we understand that God knows the end and has a purpose right here in the middle. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on going deeper in our purpose in Christ. Purpose flows out of knowing our value to the Father. When we set our love to God, our purpose becomes clear.
Your life is meant to look like Christ. As He is, so are we. When we are secure in Him, we can serve and do things no one else sees, because we already know who we are. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on going deeper in our identity in Christ. Identity is one of the most important things in our walk with God. If we loose sight of who we are, our lives get confusing. But when we know who we are in Christ, it changes how we live, speak and treat others.
This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a powerful message to us as team on surrender. God is calling all of us to take a deeper surrender so He can take us deeper in the impossible. For it is God who works in us, both to will and to do for His good pleasure. The same Holy Spirit that changes our will and desire to please God is the Spirit that gives us the power to actually do what He wills in us.
The promise of Jesus and what He wants in your life is joy. His joy is unending and when we stay connected to Him and abide in Him we receive everything He has for us. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on John 15 and the power of abiding to the vine of Christ. When we are connected to the vine, the world around us sees Jesus.
We have intimacy and accessibility to the creator of the world. Let us reclaim a hunger for His presence in our lives so that we may have more of His glory, His power and His anointing here and now. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the presence of God that is available to all of us when we reach out and look to Him.
The One who is the promise-maker is also the promise-keeper. No matter what you go through He is your rescuer. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on the promises of God that are always faithful. Instead of asking God to fix what you are going through, ask Him what is His command in what you are going through.
Don’t let doubt or fear win. Allow Jesus to speak to your soul today. Allow Him to remind you of His character; He is our provider, protector, and comforter. His presence is enough to get you out of any storm. This past Sunday, Pastor Emma Lyne Bruce preached on the promises of God and that He is peace and the promise through the storm.
There’s a rest in your soul that can only be found in Jesus. He is our rest and our refuge when we look to Him. This past Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel Hastings preached on Psalm 91 diving into our God who is the Most High. We can be rid of fear when we look to Him as the highest in our lives and our place of refuge.
The number one thing that’s going to change you in 2019 is not your circumstance getting better, it’s spending time in the presence of God. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on God always having time for us. When we spend time with God He changes our soul, identity and what we love.
Dream bigger. If your dream was fulfilled today, what impact would it have on the future generation? This past Dream Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached a message on dreaming in faith for all God will do in 2019. Let's be specific with our dreams. We tend to have vague dreams because we fear disappointment, but God wants us to get specific with our dreams. Dreaming with specificity, is trusting God to be faithful.
God doesn’t invade our lives, He comes by invitation. This past Sunday, guest Pastor Phil Pringle leader and founder of the C3 Movement preached a powerful message on making room for God in this Christmas season. Make Jesus your one thing that you pursue. He's not a threat to your dreams.
The reason we can live without fear is because God is with us. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message of faith from the perspective of Mary from Luke 1. From Mary's faith we we see that it’s the power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to carry Jesus, not more of our effort. Whatever we are facing, let's place our expectation on something He promises to do. His word will not fail us.
As we end this year as team C3 let's look to the water, to the source in Jesus Christ and dig a new well. This past ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on digging another well from Genesis 26. Don’t stop digging, there is living water below the dirt and in every place you dig a well the world around it will be blessed. In 2019, wherever it takes you dig another well. Jesus is your source. He is your living water.
Hope is not optimism, but a promise. God desires to take us from hopelessness and despair to joy. This past Sunday, Pastor Luis Guerrero preached a message kicking off our Advent series on HOPE. Our hope is dependent on the person of Jesus. When our hope is based on something other than Jesus, it becomes unreliable. When we look to Jesus as our hope we can look back and see His faithfulness in our past and trust that He has secured our future.
When you see God how He wants to be seen, you will see yourself how He sees you and that will change everything about your life. This past Sunday, guest speaker Dan Lian preached a powerful message on the love of our Father. Since the beginning of time God has been desperately desirous of showing us who He is and our identity as His children. We become children of God when we rest in His love and receive His grace.
The good news of the gospel is that The Holy Spirit doesnt leave, but He’s here to stay. This past Sunday, Pastor Georgie Kelsey preached a powerful message on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is life-giving spirit. There’s so much joy and peace He wants to pour into us as we keep in step with Him.
When Jesus saw the need, He didn't go numb. This VISION SUNDAY, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on generosity out of Matthew 14. When we follow Jesus's example we step out in compassion, we are moved to lead in generosity to meet the needs around us. When we join together in generosity we can do so much. We will be the hands and feet of Jesus for such a time as this. Today is the day of faith.
We are all called to run after the one just as Jesus ran after us. When our hearts break for the one, we align our hearts with heaven, we see like Jesus sees and build a legacy beyond ourselves. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Luke 15 about building a legacy for the one. What are you willing to sacrifice for the one?
What are we building our life on? What truly builds a legacy? We can never create a legacy unless we attach to that which is eternal, unless we center our lives on Jesus and His word. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on joining the legacy of Jesus and placing Him at the center of our lives to bring eternal significance to all that we do.
Have you thought about the legacy of your life? Have you thought about the legacy you will leave? We can choose a legacy that leaves a blessing for our neighborhood, for this city, for the next generation. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey launched our Vision Builders series preaching on legacy and longevity. God wants to leave a mark on this planet—and He works in us and through us to do it! We are each called by God, made for a purpose and destiny. Whatever legacy God has for your life step into it today, start now in faith.
God is worthy to be praised whether we feel it or not. Our soul's satisfaction is in praising God. There will be days of storms, but through it all, God is worthy to be praised. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the art of Self Talk. How do you change your self-talk? How do you change your inner dialogue? You obey God even when it’s not convenient. If you want to change the emotional position of your soul, you need to change an inward posture of your heart towards the Lord.
Just because you’re in a storm now it doesn’t mean you’re in the storm forever. The cave seasons, the seasons of trials, aren’t meant to break you but to build you. Don’t waste your cave. God loves you so much that He’s not going to let you walk through your trial alone. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on Psalm 57 showing the goodness of God in all circumstances no matter the trial that He is for us.
The Lord is our rock. He is our fortress and deliverer. He is who we take refuge in. This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached from Psalm 18 on hiding in the Lord and leaning on His strength. He is our hiding place, He will get us through any storm that comes when we take refuge in Him.
Special podcast release of our 2017 Daughters Conference message from guest Mia Fieldes, grammy nominee songwriter and friend of Daughters. This message was a powerful time at Daughters last year sharing on the Beautiful Story God has been writing through Mia's life and the story of faith that He has brought through her. We are so expectant for all God will do this year at Daughters Conference. Come join us!
Since God is for us, nothing can be against us. Pastor Josh Kelsey's message launching our 5th location in Queens focused on Romans 8 and the great love God has for us. We are more than conquerors, so even when we lose, we win. Christ loves us, and no enemy or weapon or calamity can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Our vision is Jesus Christ. This Anniversary Sunday, we celebrated five years as a church family as Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on keeping our eyes on Jesus. When we experience God, reverence and humility follow—and when we truly encounter Christ, there’s activity. When the glory of God is upon you, you can not stay stagnant—you can not hold back your praise. Everything flows from our vision of Jesus.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the heart of God's vision for the church from Acts 2. We become a shining light in New York City when we are devoted to learning, devoted to loving and devoted to worshipping. This is what will be our witness—our devotion.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the power of prayer in our lives as we kicked off our 21 Days of Prayer as a church. If we are for the people we must be for prayer. In order to understand God's will we have to spend time with Him. When we pray according to God's will—and not our will—that is when a beautiful journey of prayer begins. Start your prayer with humility and let God raise you up.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on John 3:16 and God’s great love for us all. God’s love is not based on our faith. He loved us before we believed. Faith is the access to experience relationship with Him and to know Him which is eternal life. His love is for us all, it’s for the people.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on unity from Ephesians 4. We can do so much more in unity. We achieve more as one body with one vision when we are unified and we make every effort to maintain that unity through peace in our lives. We will never be unified if we have hope in all different places. Our hope is in Jesus Christ.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on our reconciliation with God. We are reconciled to His unity so that we may live as ambassadors of His message to the world. God wants us to know that no matter how far we may feel, He spanned the distance. The power of our testimony is that we have done nothing, yet we have the greatest testimony: God did it all.
This Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter preached on what it means to live in unity with the gifts God has given us. Often times we can devalue the God’s gifts to us because we are so focused comparing ourselves to others. There is a purpose to every single gift that we have and our gifts are amplified when they are used in unison with those around us.
This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on being caught up in God's unity. We aren't creating a unity but joining in and maintaining His unity that already exists and is extended towards us. His unity is the end of our division. His unity is the end of our lack of peace. His unity is the end of our brokenness. Have you joined in with the unity God has provided?
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey shared a powerful message on unity from John 17 as we continue our summer series, One Another. Why is unity important to God? So that the world would see what Jesus has done. It’s God’s love that spanned the gap to us so that we would live in perfect unity with Him, and this unity is our greatest witness to the world!
This past Sunday, at every location we had team members sharing on humility in our ONE ANOTHER series. Listen to three leaders across our Bushwick location preaching on what it looks like to walk and live in humility by looking to Jesus as our example.
This past Sunday, at every location we had team members sharing on humility in our ONE ANOTHER series. Listen to six leaders across our Downtown Brooklyn location preaching on what it looks like to walk and live in humility by looking to Jesus as our example.
This past Sunday, at every location we had team members sharing on humility in our ONE ANOTHER series. Listen to six leaders across our Downtown Manhattan location preaching on what it looks like to walk and live in humility by looking to Jesus as our example.
This past Sunday, at every location we had team members sharing on humility in our ONE ANOTHER series. Listen to nine leaders across our Williamsburg location preaching on what it looks like to walk and live in humility by looking to Jesus as our example.
This past Sunday, guest preacher Paul Scanlon, global communicator for over 30 years growing and empowering people in churches worldwide, preached a message on God's heart for us to accept others before changing them just as Christ has done for us. The way God gets people to change is this: He overwhelms them with acceptance until they start volunteering to change. Let's take on the heart of this message as we accept and love people as Christ has.
In Jesus, our seat is always secure. Before we were ever thinking about Jesus, He had a seat with our name on it. This past Sunday, Pastor Ryan Schlachter preached on our identity in Christ as we serve others. True humility knows we can serve from our status and not for our status.
Jesus serves us first, does what others won’t and is our example. This is the heart of what it looks like to walk in humility from the message this past Sunday from Pastor Filmore Bouldes. Some of us are afraid to go low, because if we go low we are going to lose our position but Jesus shows us that our seat is secure in Him. Those who are the most secure, they serve first. They admit they are wrong first. They are the first to apologize, the first to forgive. We are secure in Christ. We have the security in Christ, worth and value in Him. God has not put our value up for grabs.
This ALLIN Team Night, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on Hebrews 12 and the endurance we have in Christ to keep running. Let us be reminded of why we do what we do and why we run our race. God will give us a second wind to keep going so that we may run free, focused and fresh.
This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on the GOAT, the greatest of all time, who was Jesus and how His life is an example for how we are to live out greatness. Greatness is about humility. The greatness of a person is measured by their service to others. Christ set the example for this, He taught that greatness comes from humble servitude.
This special First Fruits Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Isaiah 54 on enlarging our vision and our tent as a church. As we put God first we will find that blessing breaks open over our lives. God then takes something so temporal like money and builds the eternal. There is no thing we can invest in that will live forever like the kingdom of God.
This past Sunday, C3 Lead Pastor Georgie Kelsey preached a message on Isaiah 54 as we step out as a church family and enlarge our tent in New York City. When we enlarge, God always fills the space. When we are in Christ and are in faith we can let fear go in our lives and boldly step into all that He has for us. We can see with eyes of faith in the midst of fear because Jesus is our captain.
This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on practicing love like Jesus as we love one another in our lives. Nothing can develop without a bit of resistance. Let’s learn to embrace resistance because it’s an opportunity for our muscles of love to grow. Practice means that what was once uncomfortable becomes a rhythm of love. Let's not just talk about love, let's be about love.
So often we don’t love one another better because we haven’t stopped to receive God’s love. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on God's heart for us to serve one another because of the freedom we have in Christ. The world would say that freedom is doing what we want when we want, but God declares that true freedom is found in selflessness. Pastor Josh spoke on 5 keys to serving others as signs of true freedom. Let's take on this message and build others up through the fullness we have received in Christ!
This past Sunday, guest Pastor Nadia Marychurch preached on devotion to people in our ONE ANOTHER series. Devotion is walking with people. That’s what Jesus did for us. Jesus was 100% devoted to us. It doesn’t matter what we do, He’s always going to be devoted to us. We will never regret devotion for the sake of God and people and we can't let fear stop us from being devoted to people. This is our greatest call as believers to love one another and be devoted to them.
This past Sunday, guest Pastor Levi Marychurch preached a message on the power of our words in our ONE ANOTHER series. He challenged us with key questions to truly analyze the words we say. Are your words optimistic? Do they bring out life in others? If you were to do an audit of your daily words, what would it look like? These questions help us see the power God has given us in our words to live out His calling to love one another.
This ALLIN Team Night, guest Pastor Levi Marychurch preached on getting our edge back. When we feel we have lost our edge, we go back to the beginning—back to our personal history with God to be reminded of our first love for Him. Jesus has done it all—all striving is finished. The hard work is finished. The leading in our own understanding is finished. He has done it all on the cross.
This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey kicked off our summer series, ONE ANOTHER with a powerful message on God's mission for us to be life-long learners of love. The world will know us by our love and when we look to the needs of others and meet those needs, those around us will take note. The church is the answer, the hope of the world. Jesus wants everyone in New York City to know this love. How will you love one another this week?
This past Sunday, guest Pastor Mark Kelsey C3’s Global Growth Minister, shared a powerful message with us concluding our DISCIPLE series. The heart of the great commission in our lives to go and teach the gospel to the world, being disciple-makers in all areas of our lives. The reason Jesus said to go was because He was going, He was leaving the future of the world to the church so we might live out His life through us. The world is waiting for us to give the right example to imitate and God wants us to live on adventure with Him so our lives can show the freedom He has given us.
The Great Commission calls us to make disciples by immersing people in the identity, love and relationship of the Trinity. For all eternity, there’s been a love relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit—and we’re invited into that love! This Sunday in our DISCIPLE series, Pastor Filmore preached on being immersed—how through being baptized in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, we are named differently, loved deeply and welcomed into a community that reflects the image of God.
The greatest power is love. Love is what defeated the grave and our sin. This is the power that Jesus has given to us and has commissioned us with to go into the world to share. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh preached on the Great Commission that Jesus calls us to in Matthew 28. The commission invites us to step into an authentic Christianity, a disciple-making life that we can only step into with His power.
Every single human is being discipled. Jesus hardwired us to look for someone to teach us how to live, but the question is who are we following right now? Are we willing to be discipled by Jesus? This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the great commission from Matthew 28. We have a God who comes close to us—the game-changing thing about Jesus is His proximity. Jesus leads us to intimacy not distance, so if we’re intimate with Jesus, then we’ll learn to be be the greatest Disciple-makers.
Nothing brings joy to God’s heart and the party to heaven like one lost sheep’s return. Jesus declares He will do the heavy lifting to bring the lost home. Our work is to partner with the One who is searching. And when He finds that individual, He’s the one who brings them home by grace through faith. This ALLIN Team night guest Pastor Dan Lian shared a powerful message about God's heart for the lost. There's always room for one more sheep here at C3 and we are a team who look after the one.
Freedom is not what you do or achieve, but true freedom starts in the heart. Real freedom is the fact that your sins are forgiven. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on true freedom we find within Jesus. We can put our problem, sin or addiction at the feet of God because He is a good Father and His mercy wants to flow through you so you can be free.
Do you see how God’s grace is threaded through your past? Your past is marked by mercy, love and grace and that deserves a response to God. This past Sunday Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on laying down our bodies as sacrifices to God. God doesn’t want just a better you, He wants a better us. This is a body, so we belong to each other.
We aren't made whole and healthy by what we have done but rather by who God is. The Good News is not about what God requires but what He provides—it’s not about what God demands but what He declares over our lives! This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on being made whole through Christ and the healing power of His Word. The Word is like a surgeon’s scalpel, able to access our deepest beliefs and renew our minds!
The church is the home where the Doctor lives, where the Great Physician dwells—and His name is Jesus. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached a message kicking off our new series HOSPITAL sharing on the church being a home to care for the sick. The first step in our lives in receiving healing is recognizing we have a sickness. Jesus defines a sinner as someone who is sick. This shows that the core issue of humanity is not humanity’s inability to keep rules but that we are sick and that our hearts need healing.
Why did Jesus come? To make us feel ok and give us a cheap grace? Or was it a costly grace that welcomes us into something that is so personal, so intimate, so divine, so wonderful that we would be one with Him. We have to understand the deeper reason for Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday to see that Jesus is truly worth it. This past Good Friday, Pastor Josh preached a message on 'It's Personal' sharing of why Jesus came and died for us and what we have access to through Him. We should treat everyday as it's both Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday because it is available to us and it's personal, what He did was for you and me. This is how great His love is for us!
In this Q&A session, Pastor Josh Kelsey interviews Louie Giglio, founder and pastor of Passion City Church, exploring the heart of leadership. He dives into what it looks like to lead with vision and durability. Hear wisdom and personal experiences of leadership from this great visionary in the church and our lead Pastor Josh Kelsey. We pray this blesses you as a pastor, leader and team member.
Jesus died and rose again. The empty tomb says to us that Jesus didn’t want just our sins covered, but He wanted relationship with us forever. This Easter Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on the forever love of Jesus Christ. At the cross and empty tomb, everything that seems forever becomes temporary and everything that seems temporary becomes forever when confronted by the resurrection power of Christ. There is nothing more forever, nothing more final, nothing more powerful than His Love for us.
God didn’t create us with any shame. When He looks at you, there is no sense of shame. This is the heart of our God—to come into every area of our lives and pour out His grace. This Palm Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on being unashamed for Jesus because He is unashamed of us. When we rid ourselves of shame, worry and anxiety, we let the presence of God in and let His love and grace into our life to solve our issue of shame.
If we weren't worth it, why did Jesus come down from heaven to earth? Why did the creator of all things die for each of us? This is how much God loves us and places value on us. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on our value in Jesus. We are worth more than we realize. We need to understand that only Jesus is the only one that can tell us how much our lives and souls are worth. Do you trust God for your value?
Why do we do what we do? Why do we sacrifice and lay down our lives? It’s because there is a glory that we are aching for in this life. Until we get His glory in the right place we will never be satisfied. There is no glory big enough outside of the glory of God that will fill our soul. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on losing our life for God's glory. Anything that doesn't have God at the center of it will be destroyed—the only way you destroy your old life is by self-sacrifice and picking up your cross daily. Let's let His wondrous glory fill our vision as we live for something greater!
At our special Allin Team Night, we had the honor of hearing from Pastor Louie Giglio from Passion City Church share a powerful message on Psalm 23 and the table God has prepared for us. We all have power, through the Holy Spirit to sit down at the table with the Shepherd. We have the power to tell the enemy, ‘You can prowl around but you cannot sit down at this table.’
When we disown our old life completely, we then find the freedom and fulfillment we have been looking for. Jesus wanted to put to death our old nature and old desires — He offers us true freedom from within when we decide to pick up our cross! This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey launched our new series THE CROSS IS HERE with a powerful message on picking up our cross and following Jesus. Nothing will meet the desires of your heart like Jesus. The cross is here, and not just here for you but for New York City.
How are we meant to get access to the wisdom that created all things? Jesus is our access to the throne of God where true wisdom lives. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on Jesus as the wisdom of God. He is our access and our wisdom. True wisdom comes from above and has a heavenly perspective of our challenges, but this wisdom also became a man, able to sympathize and understand our problems. Jesus carries the true wisdom that God wants us to live with daily.
This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on wisdom and the fear of man. The fear of man is when we care too much about what people think of us and put people in the place of where God should be in our lives. Pastor Josh shared five key points on how we can overcome the fear of man: know who is for you, let trust overcome fear, recognize fear is a spirit not an emotion, know what God has given and not given you and care more about what God thinks than what man thinks. Even if we don’t always believe in God, He believes in us. His love is not based on our performance; His love is always for us.
When we filter what we say through the love of God, it transforms our language so that our words bring life. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on wisdom in our words, challenging us to bring healing and life to people. Three key points to wise words are: control our impulses and speak wisely, conquer our bitterness and speak kindly, correct our attitude and speak positively. Let's let God into our heart this week so that His life would flow through our words!
What if the answer is not more wealth but more wisdom? God’s wisdom is not trying to control you but to protect and bless you. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached on wisdom in wealth and 3 keys to living wisely through our finances. Our treasure is where our hearts so, so our money flows in the direction of what we value. As God has been generous with us, we are freed to be generous as well!
God is with us in the hustle. We were created to work by God, and He wants us to thrive in the work we do. This past Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel Hastings preached on wisdom in the hustle. When we seek God's wisdom in our work, we find His unique purpose for us. We are carriers of His name in our workplace, so we can go into work without holding back. Let's be workers who are diligent and honest as we are secure in our identity in Him we are able to see the bigger picture everyday.
Acquiring wisdom and practicing discipline will help us achieve what we want in life and fulfill the purpose God has for us. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes preached a message on wisdom in our decision making. Every day we are met with decisions that bring direction to our lives, either moving us closer or further away from the God’s design for our lives.
We are all in different kinds of relationships—our days and lives are filled with relating to others. Our lives rise and fall on the health of our relationships and our ability to relate with wisdom. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey walked through 10 practical keys to bringing wisdom to our relationships. Let's carry this message with us and live out the wisdom placed in our hearts for others!
Wisdom is two goals in one—knowing and doing. If we only know and don't act, we lack wisdom. If we act without knowing, we lack wisdom. In the of knowing God's ways and doing it God's way, we find true wisdom. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message in our WISDOM series—listen for 8 keys to living a wisely instead of foolishly as you start 2018!
Wisdom is one of the highest attributes of a Kingdom person. As leaders, seeking wisdom in all areas of our life and leadership is key for our influence and fruitfulness. As we kick off 2018, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached at our ALLIN Team Night service to leaders and team on 15 points of wisdom in leadership. We encourage you to dive into these points and scriptures from Proverbs to grow in your leadership!
By faith, we don’t let our disappointment lower our expectations of God—instead God’s grace meets us in our barren places and deals with past disappointments so that we can dream with Him for the future! This Dream Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Isaiah 54 and encouraged us to prepare a space for God to fill. Does your dream in 2018 include other people? Is it big enough to include others in His love?
God is not for the religious, He is for everyone. He came for relationship. He's a secure God that came to us as a human to show us what relationship looks like, to let a fallen earth carry His glorious grace. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on the truth of grace. The birth of grace was for us all, all we have to do is let Him into our hearts.
What to expect when you’re spiritually expecting: Expect that there’s going to be a process. That you’re going to need God to say don’t be afraid. But also expect that when it’s God it will bring change, holiness, Kingdom into everything. This past Sunday, guest speaker Mia Fieldes, grammy-nominated songwriter, preached a powerful message on intimacy with God and the process of giving birth to a God dream. Nothing that God grows comes into the world without having to breathe through it with Him, lean into Him, trust Him through it.
There's a reason we have grace. Grace is not merely a cover up for sin but the empowerment to be welcomed into the most perfect relationship that we could ever be welcomed into. God’s grace has brought us in so that you may have access to His glory. This past Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on the reason for grace. His grace gives us access into the glory we were made for.
When God spoke, He created light—light because He wanted to reveal Himself to us, to show the world and all creation what kind of God we serve. To come under God’s word is to take our lives from chaos to cosmos, from dark to light. This past Sunday, guest Pastor Robert Madu kicked off our GENESIS series this Advent season by encouraging us to trust God no matter what the season or circumstance. In His word is power to create something out of nothing, and all we have to do is trust in it!
When we know our divine origin and destiny, we are free to serve others from the security of who we are in Christ. This Sunday, Pastor Filmore unpacked the story of Jesus washing the disciples feet from John 13, revealing that Jesus' humility and servant nature is available to us when we keep our eyes on Him. We were meant for love, designed not to tread on people's feet in competition but to wash their feet in humility. Only after we encounter the radical, self-giving love of Christ can our hearts come alive to pioneer in humility so that we can truly consider others greater than ourselves.
We were created to draw close to our Creator and to carry a language of thanksgiving as we enter His courts! This Sunday, Pastor Emmanuel spoke on the story of the 10 lepers Jesus healed, and how only one returned with loud thanksgiving to fall at the feet of the one who worked His miracle. We are challenged to be people who reflect the fullness of the divine love we carry by being loud in our thanksgiving, not only loud in our requests or complaint. In gratitude, we are enabled to live out our revelation of His love for us for those around, for NYC and beyond!
We are trying to create spaces for life to happen, for people to be found. For the broken to mended. We are creating space for God to move. This past Sunday, guest Pastor Dan Lian preached a message out of Mark 5 sharing on the spaces we create for God to move in. God wants to shine His light, show His love, a love that never gives up through us.
Each of us are a living stone, making a house for the presence of God wherever we go. We are a city on a hill, a light on a stand and as we join together we will shine with His radiant light in us. As Vision Builders, our heart is to impact New York City and beyond with the love of Christ as we step out and give. This past Sunday was VISION SUNDAY here at C3 and Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on being a light through generosity. Let's pioneer together into new territory as we give to His vision.
It takes sacrifice and worship to make Jesus the center of our lives — and when we do the fragrance of our worship leaves an eternal legacy for those around us. This Sunday Pastor Josh preached a message on the anointing of Jesus and how generosity flows from the revelation of His great gift to us. He reminded us that it is not until we see how extravagantly generous God is towards us that we are able to pour out that same generosity to those around us. Moreover, Pastor Josh challenges us to behold the Son of God before we count the cost of living a life marked by extravagant generosity.
God wants to bless us with the knowledge of who He is. We learn who He is by putting Him first, by trusting Him above this world. If we truly want to unlock the best of God for our lives, we have to give Him our best first. This past Sunday Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message on generosity and the power of giving God our best and our first. We will never know how much He loves us until we trust Him first.
Love blazes a way. Love pioneers for the sake of others. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey launched our new series PIONEER which looks at the book of Hebrews and points to our ultimate Pioneer, Jesus Christ! He made a way for us — who will you pioneer and make a way for?
No matter what you are walking through, who you are in God has never changed. Like the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son, God is always chasing after us — His heart is for us to know who we are in Him. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message in our HEIRS series on our identity in Christ as His sons and daughters. Our identity is secure in Him because we are His inheritance.
Do you know that you are an heir of God? We are heirs according to His promise not because of our own behavior. This past Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached on our HEIRS series while also kicking off our 4th location in Downtown Brooklyn. You are royalty, you are heirs, you are an inheritor of all things simply by what Jesus has done. Unless we get our vision clear on who Jesus is we won't get our vision clear on others.
This Sunday, special guest speaker, Pastor Kevin Loo kicked off our HEIRS series, showing us how we can live in the freedom that God has given us as sons and daughters. Knowing our position as heirs, by knowing God as Our Father first, we’re able to stop striving for what God says is already ours. It’s not always easy, but when we create that space to allow God to speak to us, we encounter Jesus, coming deeper into the knowledge of our inheritance in the Kingdom.
This Sunday, we celebrated our 4th Anniversary, and as we look forward to our fifth year as a church, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached a message from Ezra 9 on how God's revival leads to rising! When we repent, turning back to God and surrendering our hearts anew to Him, we are filled with the true refreshment and energy of His Spirit so that we can be part of His restoration of our city and beyond. Our vision is Jesus Christ. Our mission is people. Our cause is love.
This week in our HELP series, Pastor Josh showed how Ezra's heart to rebuild the temple wasn't an accident but rather the hand of God on his life. Like a father putting his hand on his child, the hand of God brings us courage and keeps our praise connected to His unchanging character, not our own performance. No matter what discouragement we face, in Christ we know the hand of God is on our lives—He is with us and for us!
This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore Bouldes brought a message in our HELP series out of the book of Ezra on the promise of God. Although we may not be able to see the fulfillment of God’s promise to us at the moment, we can rest in the fact that He will fulfill it, giving us all the more reason to praise in the process. When we as believers come around a united purpose to share God’s love with this city and the world, we can be confident in knowing that it’s His consistency and perfection that is going to build the kingdom. Let’s start by using our praise as a witness even when the walls aren’t built, because our foundation is in Christ!
We serve the God who stirs our hearts and calls us home. This Sunday, Pastor Josh Kelsey preached out of Ezra on the return of the exiles and the rebuilding of the temple. Our God is actively at work to free us; His grace declares an end to exile and brings us home to rebuild the ruins of our lives. When we’re stirred, the result is always a unified vision of worship through obedience — God reveals what He wants to rebuild in your life when we say “yes” to Him!
Worry is misaligned care, misused imagination. This Tuesday, Pastor Josh Kelsey gave a powerful message out of the Sermon on the Mount, calling us to cast our worries on God so that our imagination can be filled with faith for the Kingdom calling on our lives! We were created to care, but never to carry our worries and cares on our own — Christ's heart is that we would be set free from worry as we turn to Him.