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Ever watch a poker tournament on TV? Every game is cautious and calculated. A chip here, a chip there. Then one moment changes the whole game. A player looks at his cards, takes a breath, shoves every chip he’s got into the middle, and he says two words: ALL IN. He’s putting everything he’s got on what he believes to be true. That’s the kind of faith God called Abraham to live out. Most of us live life one chip at a time, but over the next 10 weeks, God will use the life of Abraham to lovingly pry our fingers off the chips so we can boldly go all-in on his grace.
As we head into the fall, this is the time when people think about making a fresh start. It’s when we re-think some of our strategies in life. Maybe you’ve been coasting for a while or even going downhill for a while. The good news we’ll see in Genesis is that God’s grace always brings an opportunity for a life reset. If you need a fresh start, tune into this message!
When you were a toddler, you raised your arms in expectation your dad would pick you up. When you were a teenager caught in a lie you raised your hands in surrender, hoping for forgiveness. When your team scores a game-clinching touchdown, goal, or basket, you raise your arms in celebration. And all of these are reasons to raise your hands to God in worship.
Half of American adults say they're lonely, even with more ways to connect than ever before. Somewhere along the way, our search for the good life became a search we're doing alone. This Sunday the Psalmist points us to where it's actually found.
How loud is your life right now? Not life around, life inside. How noisy is the sound of your mind churning over your crazy-busy schedule and endless to-do list? How loud is the sound of your heart grinding over things you’re anxious about or people you’re irritated at? What if it’s possible to find peace and quiet inside, even when there’s chaos and noise outside? King David will show us the path to find that kind of contentment.
There’s been a time in your life (maybe right now) when you hit rock bottom. When you felt like you were at the deepest, darkest point of the Mariana Trench and the pressure was slowly crushing you. You have two options in that place: give up all hope, or passionately cry out to God with hope that he’ll rescue and redeem.
Sometimes following Jesus doesn't look or feel like winning. Instead, you get overlooked or pushed back because of your faith, while the people who reject Him seem to be the ones getting ahead. So how do you respond when life feels like a loss, even though the Bible calls you "more than a conqueror"?
What’s your mission in life? David spent his life pursuing one mission: building a temple so God would have a house in Jerusalem. But God did something way beyond what David could have imagined when he made his house in each one of us through his Holy Spirit. Now our mission is to be the temple, and bring God’s presence to our families, workplaces, and friend groups,
Quick - what comes to mind when you hear the word blessed? Maybe you picture the promotion. The platform. The post with the family photo in the south of France. Most of us picture something extraordinary, but most of life is lived in the ordinary. And that’s just how God designed it! According to Psalm 128, the blessed life is going to work to provide for your family. Sitting around the dinner table to eat with your family. Going to church to worship with your church family. Using whatever skills you’ve got to serve your spiritual family.
Most of us are building something: a career, a family, a life worth living. But what happens when the thing you're building starts to feel like it's crushing you? Psalm 127 speaks right into that. If you're grinding and wondering if it's worth it, tune into this message.
You know those songs DJ’s play at weddings when it’s getting empty on the dance floor and they want to get everybody back on the dance floor? Psalm 126 was that song for Israel. It fired them up to keep dancing, whether they were rejoicing or mourning.
It’s shocking how fast our stable, comfortable lives can go sideways. A diagnosis can rearrange your whole world in half a minute. A financial plan that looks fine on Thursday can fall apart by Friday. A friendship can seem rock solid until it isn’t. A job can feel secure until it isn’t. But God promises that even in this unstable world, we can be as un-moveable as a mountain.
Ever feel like you’re completely outgunned, outclassed, and outmaneuvered? Maybe you’re up against a government agency, a corporate bureaucracy, or a hostile group, and you don’t stand a chance. The good news is you have the creator of the universe on your side. According to David, God is always protecting you and fighting for you.
Life can feel like one long hike up Olomana, Three Peaks. Draining, uncertain, and full of moments when you wonder if you’re going to make it. In Psalm 121, we’ll see that the provision we need won’t come from the “mountains” we trust in today like comfort, hustle, or power, but from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.
Life with God is a journey. He’s always taking us from death to life, from worldliness to holiness, from the law to grace, from isolation to fellowship, from independence to interdependence. So what do you do when you feel stuck in a valley of depression, loneliness, distress, or helplessness? The Psalms will help us begin our ascent up the mountain to God’s grace, power, and goodness.
As we close out this sermon series, we’ve been answering many questions about Christianity using the Bible. But what if you’re not sure you can believe the Bible? Isn’t it full of contradictions and out-of-date assumptions? Well, Jesus believed even the craziest parts of the Bible, so if we want to follow Jesus we need to follow his lead.
When C.S. Lewis thought about hell, he said, “There is no doctrine which I would more willingly remove from Christianity than this, if it lay in my power.” Many people are uncomfortable with the idea that a loving God would sentence people to an eternity of suffering, but Jesus spoke about hell twice as much as everyone else in the Bible combined. He describes hell as a place we choose to go, but the good news is that God chooses to deliver us from hell out of his limitless love.
In a world quick to label, divide, and write people off, it’s easy to believe some matter more than others. But Jesus tells a different story. He doesn’t avoid people or sort them into categories, he moves toward them.
People who only come to church on Easter might think, “Why are they always talking about the same thing? This whole resurrection thing?” It’s because the resurrection of Jesus is the foundation of our faith. If the tomb is empty, everything changes for the world. And if the tomb is empty, anything’s possible for your life.
There’s a brand new public health crisis physicians have identified in the last few years. They’re calling it the loneliness epidemic and it affects more than half of us, especially in younger generations. Fortunately, Jesus gave us the cure to this ailment when he invited us into the community of the Trinity, and gave us the church as its physical embodiment.
Some people think God the Father is the strict one, God the Son is the nice one, and God the Spirit is the weird one. Other people think the Spirit is the only one who matters. We’ll see in John that it’s better to have the Spirit in us than Jesus beside us, because the Spirit brings the Father and Son to us.
Do you see work as something that drains the life out of you or as something that gives life? Does your job feel like a curse or maybe an idol you give everything to? We’ll discover that work was never meant to just serve our own purposes, it’s designed to serve God’s purposes! If you need encouragement about your work, check out this message!
What fuels a generous life? When we're running on empty, it’s hard to give to our family, our work, our friends, or our community. But Paul reminds us that we are strengthened, rooted, and filled in Christ. So whether you feel stretched thin with the kids or weighed down at work, God's fullness can overflow into each part of your life.
In our extremely online lives, we know a lot about a lot of things. But how much have we learned about the truly important things? Eternal things? How well do we know God and his heart? If you need to get to know God better, tune in to this message in Ephesians.
Quick — what did you get for Christmas five years ago? You don’t remember, because most gifts don’t spark joy for more than a few days. Except for one. Jesus is the gift that keeps pouring blessing after blessing into our lives. So how do we keep receiving those blessings? If you need to hear about the blessings we receive through Christ (including an invitation to receive Christ and opportunity to pray with a leader up front after the service), check it out!
What are the things you’re sure about in life? Paul was absolutely sure of one thing: that our future is bright, because God will carry to completion the work he’s started in us. What’s the work he wants to do in you, and through our church family? Discover and bring a friend along as we launch our 2-year discipleship journey.
Even when you don’t see it, God is working. He’s closer, more present, and more active in your life than you realize. And here’s the good news—He doesn’t just work around you, He wants to do a powerful work in you.
You ever feel like your tank’s always on empty? Even after the wins and good times, you still end up drained. Jesus says he’s the only source that never fails. Stay connected to him and you'll find life.
When Jesus calls us sheep, it’s not exactly a compliment—he’s pointing out that we can be fearful, stubborn, and a little clueless. Yet as our Good Shepherd, he knows us completely and still loves us deeply. That’s why he can lead us wisely, and why he’s better than any leader we’ve ever known. If you’re feeling a bit lost, tune into this powerful message on your Good Shepherd.
There’s so much that God offers us in life — abundant provision, fierce protection, and eternal salvation. He offers not just life, but life to the full. So how do we gain access to all God wants to give us? Jesus says he himself is the gateway to it all.
In the aftermath of the recent tsunami scare, where sirens blaring, traffic gridlocked, and families scrambling for higher ground, it's clear that we need a guiding light when life gets dark. It's in Jesus' light, we find what our hearts have been looking for.
We’re all searching for something—connection, guidance, provision. We want someone with the right connections to open doors, someone with wisdom to lead us, and someone with resources to bless us. In this message, we discover how Jesus meets every one of those needs. When he says, “I am the bread of life,” he’s inviting us to a feast that satisfies every hunger, no matter what we’re going through. If you’ve been feeling like there’s more to life than what you’re experiencing right now, this message is for you.
Everyone experiences hinge moments that change the course of your life. The day you moved out of your parents’ house. The day you got married. The day you had your first kid. What if God brought a hinge moment that changed the course of everyone’s life for the better? We’ll see him do it in Nineveh.
We all need to be saved from something. From suffering, from conflict, from self-destructive habits, from our sin. Jonah cried out to God for salvation from the belly of a whale, and God answered miraculously.
God is always on the move, bringing his truth, power, and grace to new people. He’s calling us to join him in his mission, but so often he first needs to move in our hearts. If you're searching for God’s purpose for your life, then this message is for you.
How should we choose a spouse (or help our kids prepare to choose a spouse?) What should we prioritize when we find a spouse? Thankfully, Proverbs is full of answers for us.
We all love the idea of having friends. The problem is, we don’t actually have friends. We might have work-friends or social-media followers, but sociologists say our culture is in the middle of a “friendship recession.” And there are measurable effects to our health and well-being. So what does it take to build real friendships? As always, Proverbs has some helpful hints. So invite your Snapchat Friends and tune in!
Your cat can hear better than you and your dog can smell better than you. But no other animal in creation can speak like you. Communication is one of the primary ways God’s image can be seen in you. Proverbs says, like God, we have the power to bring life through our words. So how can we unleash that power?
Our relationship with money? It’s complicated. Some of us idolize it. Others feel guilty for having it. But God created wealth, so he wants us to build it, enjoy it, and give it away, while avoiding the dangers that come with it.
Many people are just surviving at work, but what does it take to start thriving at work? How can we choose work we’ll love, and love our work even if there's parts we don't choose? If you're contemplating your career right now, tune in to this message.
How do you make big decisions in life? Do you just see what gives you most peace? Or ask God for a sign? Or do you just do something and ask God to bless it? Proverbs gives us a strategy for decision-making that’s a lot more wise than any of those options. If you're wrestling with a big decision in life, tune into this message.
You don’t need to hate God to derail your life. You just need to be fine with how you are right now. God designed us to be constantly stretching and growing, and that starts with our souls. If you're feeling the need for change and growth, tune into the message.
We’re all looking for strategies to optimize our daily lives. But fitness-hacks and housekeeping-hacks can only take us so far. We need life-hacks that can optimize our friendships, careers, marriages, finances, and mental health. That’s where the book of Proverbs comes in. It gives hard-won wisdom on real-life issues. It helps us align our lives to the way God designed them to run best.
There’s a secret piece of information. If you know it, your life will be transformed. If you don’t, your life might be destroyed. It’s the secret to finding contentment, and Paul’s going to let us in on it.
Maybe it's social media, maybe it's FOMO (fear of missing out - probably induced by what people are watching on social media!) but anxiety in Americans is high. What's interesting is that in a survey of young adults, we see that the fears are much more “common” than we might think: financial concerns, jobs, relationships, and parents. The research actually shows that these concerns are globally common—everyone in the world can fall into patterns of fear and worry. The good news is the Bible gives us the solution the world needs in this week’s Scripture passage in Philippians.
We've all faced relational conflicts—whether as a toddler scrapping over toys, as a teenager feeling left out, or as an adult butting heads with coworkers and family members. Paul’s going to offer us guidance on how to respond, and it’s less about proving who is right, and more about doing what is right, which leads to greater happiness.
Ever find it hard to let go of the good and bad in life? Maybe you catch yourself playing the comparison game, or longing for the "good old days,” or even feeling like you’re drowning in regret and disappointment. Paul wrestled with all these things, and his approach was to forget both his brightest achievements and his darkest sins. This gives us a powerful lesson on how we can move forward.
We think we'll gain happiness by gaining things. Money and possessions. Epic experiences and vacations. Status and respect. A perfect family. Then we come to the book of Philippians and we meet a guy named Paul who found true happiness when he lost all those things, and gained something else in exchange. What’s that one thing that made him so ridiculously happy?
All of us follow the examples of other people. But what kind of examples are we following? Paul will help us identify the kind of people who will help us thrive in life, when we model our lives after them.
We can see darkness creeping in. Problems like drug abuse, violent crime, and involuntary homelessness are on the rise in Hawai’i. But Philippians 2 says God has a plan to address the darkness: “YOU shine like stars in the world.” So how can we shine at our brightest?
All of us who follow Christ want to be seen as servants. The problem is that none of us want to be treated like servants. But there’s deep happiness we can find when we consider others more important than ourselves.
Put on your imagination cap and answer this: if you were living your best life now, what would it look like? We all have our own dream life, but Paul found a way to be happy whether life is a dream or a living nightmare: by finding life in Christ. If you're feeling burned out by life, check out this message and be encouraged!
God commands us to be happy (Phil. 4:4), but how are you supposed to obey that command when life is terrible? We’ll see a path to joy by looking for how God might be working in trying and stressful situations. If you're enduring suffering right now, we invite you to tune in to this message and be encouraged by God's word!
Have you ever heard that "God doesn’t want you to be happy, he wants you to be holy?” That’s a lie. The way we grow in holiness IS by growing in happiness! This Sunday we’re launching a study of Philippians that will teach us to find happiness in God, starting with happiness through God’s family.
For the last sermon of our series on family, you'll learn what kind of biblical goals you should have for your kids, whether they're literal children or spiritual children. If you want the best for your kids, listen and be encouraged by God's word.
The founder of Focus on the Family once said, "I used to have four theories and no children. Now I have four children and no theories.” Parenting can be really confusing, but the Bible has plenty of practical wisdom on how we can parent with the same grace our heavenly Father has shown us.
Here in Hawai’i, family is everything. That’s a reflection of the love God has for families. And the Bible has practical hints on how we can see our families get to the next level, powered by God’s grace. Hear how God's grace wants to fuel a happy and fulfilling marriage in your life.
We know there’s darkness in the world. We’ve seen it clearly the last few years. Wars and conflicts. Pandemics and financial crises. Inflation and unemployment. That’s why it’s such good news that the light of the world has come!
We usually think of a humble person as someone who’s weak and wavering. A powerless pushover. But David will show us what humble strength looks like, pointing us to the most humble and strong person who ever lived: Jesus!
Kevin Inafuku - Exodus 3: Sometimes our life story seems boring and predictable. But when God breaks into our story, things get radiant. We see glory, miracles, the impossible. When God broke in to Moses’ story, he brought radiant faith and as a result the world was changed.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 10:1-22: There are so many things we seek to possess in life, but they end up possessing us. How do we break free from the power of our idols? Paul will tell us as we head back into 1 Corinthians.
Matt Dirks - Matthew 6:1-4, 19-24: All of us are seeking a purpose in life that’s bigger than ourselves. And we can build on the refuge and redemption we’ve received through Jesus by pursuing resurgence in meaningful ministry to our families, neighborhood, church, and islands.
Ryan Kwon - Luke 18:9-14: This Sunday we have special guest speaker Ryan Kwon, founding pastor of the Resonate movement of churches in the Bay Area. He’ll bring a super-encouraging message on how we can live out of God’s approval that was given to us through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
Matt Dirks - Matthew 5:33-48: Many thousands of people on Maui are seeking literal refuge right now. We’re working to help provide physical refuge, but the Family of God is where we can always find spiritual refuge for our family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
Matt Dirks - Matthew 5:3-16: We’re launching a new mini-series this week called SEEK, where we explore the kind of fulfilling lives we can have when we seek God’s refuge, redemption, resurgence, and renown. If you know someone who feels a little aimless in life, this is the perfect 4-week series to introduce them to our church and the priorities we have.
Matt Dirks: 1 Corinthians 9: Most of us grew up hearing from teachers and motivational speakers that we’re special. We played games at school where everybody wins. As a result, we feel entitled to certain things in life. But what if Jesus is calling us to give up our rights and entitlements so other people can meet him? That’s how Paul will encourage us in Corinthians.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 8:1-13: Paul addresses one group of believers, who considered the meat sacrificed to idols as nothing but food. While the other new and immature group of believers were troubled by it, and saw it as sinful. Paul calls the initial group to use their “knowledge” of the truth, to lovingly build the other group up. He called them to give up their rights to serve their weaker brother and sister.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, 36-40: Most people either avoid marriage (because they want to play the field) or idolize marriage (because they think it’s their only hope for true happiness). How do we approach marriage in a way that honors Christ (and therefore brings ultimate happiness)?
Mike Butindaro - 1 Corinthians 7:8-9, 17-35 Have you ever been really excited about starting something new, only for it to leave a bitter taste in your mouth? Sometimes this could be the result of discontentment in the heart. Paul explains that contentment is not something that God magically anoints you with, but it’s something that's learned overtime.
John Hahn - 1 Corinthians 6:9-20: Paul challenges several popular sayings of the day that were negatively influencing the Corinthians believers view of their bodies and sex. He then points them to the gospel, and how Christ purchased their bodies with his blood, showing how much God values their bodies.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 6:1-11: Conflict is guaranteed whenever a bunch of sinners like us come together. The only question is how we’ll respond to that conflict. Will it separate us or strengthen us? This week Paul will show us how to redeem conflict.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 5: This is the month every year where the differences between Christianity and our culture are made clear. How do we respond to sin in the world? In the church? In ourselves? Paul will help us thread this needle with courageous love and unashamed truth.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 4:6-21: We’ve heard it in the Bible, from parents, and from coaches and mentors: There’s benefits that come with being humble. The problem is that true humility is really hard! So we often settle for substitutes like self-sufficiency or conflict-avoidance. So what does true humility look like, and how do we pursue it?
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 3:18-4:5: Psychologists say the average high schooler today experiences more anxiety than the average psychiatric patient in the 1950’s. Nearly half of us take sleeping pills nightly to calm our nerves. Rising anxiety and insecurity are keeping many of us from reaching our full potential, but knowing and appreciating what we have in Christ will give us confidence to grow, serve, and lead.
John Hahn - 1 Corinthians 3:1-17: Are you frustrated by the lack of spiritual maturity in your life? Or maybe you are excited, but unsure of what growing as a Christian looks like? This Sunday's passage is for you. Paul's going to show us what it means to grow in Christ.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 2:6-16: Don't you love pleasant surprises? A year-end bonus you weren't expecting, or the bonus fries at the bottom of the McDonald's bag? Being in Christ is like that. At the beginning we think it's just about a restored relationship with God and a ticket to heaven. But it's so much more! This Sunday we'll see the unexpected blessings we receive when we're walking with Jesus.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 1:24-2:5: What if you were defined by your most embarrassing moment? God purposefully chose to be defined by his most shameful and weak moment, the death of his son on the cross. And when we imitate Christ in his weakness and humility, we gain the power of Christ through his Holy Spirit.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 1:10-24: Over the past three years, the church in America has become increasingly divided over secondary issues. How do we overcome our differences and find Christ-driven unity? Paul will give us a roadmap this week.
Matt Dirks - 1 Corinthians 1:1-9: How do you handle messiness in life? Stress over it? Ignore it? Confront it? Embrace it? Well, we’re about to get to know the messiest folks in the New Testament, the Corinthians. They were a hot mess, and Paul waded into the mess with them. Why? Because messiness is a sign of life! Only dead people and dead churches have no messes. Paul will help us see that the way to overcome messiness in our lives (whether it’s sin, conflict, or confusion) is to remember who were are in Christ.
John Hahn - Isaiah 61:1-9: A flower that never blooms and fruit that never ripens are reminders that we live in an imperfect world, and it can feel disappointing, even heartbreaking. Yet, because the Servant of the Lord is our Redeemer, we can experience his restoring life sprouting and yielding fruit where he has planted us.
Matt Dirks - Isaiah 50:4-11: It seems like everyone’s tired right now. Everything that was canceled or delayed during COVID is dropping on us all at once. Our schedules seem more crazy than they’ve ever been. That’s why it’s good news that Jesus offers rest even in the chaos, and we can pass that rest on to others.
Matt Dirks-Isaiah 53:10-12: The followers of Jesus saw him do some amazing things, but nobody saw him rise from the dead. Why? Because what’s most amazing isn’t the resurrection itself, but what the resurrection accomplished. This Sunday we’ll revel in what the resurrection does for us, even 2000 years after it happened.
Matt Dirks-Isaiah 53:1-10: Atonement is one of those big theological words that every Christian knows but few really understand. Atonement is the incredibly good news of how Jesus took our sin and death, and gave us his life and righteousness in exchange. It’s an idea gives chicken skin to longtime Christians and unchurched unbelievers alike.
John Hahn- Isaiah 42:1-9: When we think about justice, we tend to focus on the aspect of judging the wrongdoer. But the other side of justice is restoring the bruised and the broken. That’s what the Servant of the Lord does for his people.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 22: We’re closing the book of Revelation with a bang! John’s giving us more thrilling glimpses of our eternal future with Jesus, and reminding us that this exhilarating future is coming sooner than we think.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 21: The trees are being parted as we make our way into the golden city, the New Heaven and the New Earth. Many people are hesitant about living forever in heaven, but John will help us look forward to our ridiculously bright future with excitement.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 20: What’s your idea of heaven on earth? You might have had a little taste at a beautiful place or with a loving group of people. But we’ll get the ultimate taste of heaven on earth when Jesus comes to reign on earth for 1000 years at the end of this age.
John Hahn - Revelation 19:11-21: We all have hopes for our lives. From healthy and flourishing families, to financial stability, to your favorite sports team winning the championship. These desires have something in common: they are not guaranteed to happen. But one hope we can count on is the return of King Jesus to make everything right in our world. That's the hope we need.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 19:1-10: The sky is always most beautiful after the storm, and that’s what we’ll start to see as we get to the last few chapters of Revelation. After God’s storm puts an end to evil and suffering, we’ll celebrate with all of heaven and earth.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 18: The final judgment depicted in Revelation sounds terrifying, and it should be for those without Jesus. But for those of us who’ve put our trust in Christ, it’s good news of how God will finally free us from the destructive effects of sin in the world.
John Hahn - Revelation 17: Maybe you've heard the phrase, "Be in the world, but not of the world." But what does that really mean, and how do we live that out?
Matt Dirks - Revelation 15-16: We see the final wrath of God against all unrighteousness at the end of the age. The seven angels pour out the seven bowls of judgment on the world, and instead of repenting, the people choose to curse God. This confirms his justice to be good.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 14: We have an ancient enemy who’s trying to peel away the disciples of Christ to worship him instead. The continual encouragement in Revelation is to endure, even when Satan makes life difficult for us. And as we’ll see in Revelation 14, we can be faithful today by remembering the harvest reward we’ll experience in the days to come.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 13: This week we’re heading back to Revelation! Many Christians think of Revelation as some kind of Magic 8-Ball that gives cryptic answers to our burning questions about the future, but John primarily wrote the book to be a source of encouragement and challenge for us today. There are many things Christians need to endure in the world today, and John will show us the way.
Matt Dirks - Matthew 9:9-13, Proverbs 10:9-12: When Jesus came to earth, he didn’t just build friendships and relationships. He built spiritually-significant relationships. And when we imitate Jesus, we turn the world upside down.
John Hahn - Mathew 26:36-38, Proverbs 27:5-17: According to a recent Barna study, a majority of American Christians (56%) feel their spiritual lives are entirely private. Yet, when we read about the lives of Jesus and His disciples, we see that spiritual growth is best fostered in community. This Sunday, we’ll be encouraged to start the new year investing in friendships that are life-giving and fruitful.
Matt Dirks - Philippians 2:5-9: The story of Christmas is the story of God taking step after step down a staircase of servanthood. On Christmas Day 2000 years ago, Jesus willingly gave up his glory, privilege, and eventually his life for sinners like us.
Matt Dirks - Mark 6:3: This year, 60% of Americans report being emotionally detached at work and 19% say they are completely miserable at work. Clearly we're experiencing more of the curse of work than the blessing that God created work to be. Jesus showed us how to thrive in work that might be obscure and even menial.
Matt Dirks - Luke 2:52: Luke records a time when Jesus was a child. His family made their way to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, but Jesus was so hungry for God’s word that he stayed behind. Joseph and Mary realized he wasn’t with them, only to find him in “his Father’s house.”
Matt Dirks - Luke 2:41-51: Luke records a time when Jesus was a child. His family made their way to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover, but Jesus was so hungry for God’s word that he stayed behind. Joseph and Mary realized he wasn’t with them, only to find him in “his Father’s house.”
John Hahn - Revelation 12: John witnesses a cosmic battle. There’s a woman who represents God’s people and a child who is Jesus. Jesus, along with the angels defeat the Dragon who is Satan. The Dragon is thrown down to the earth, where he persecutes Christians for a period of time.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 11: John is told about two witnesses who represent God’s people. They are given authority to do powerful signs, but they also experience intense persecution and death. Yet, God breathes his life to resurrect these victims for Christ and lead them into victory.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 10: A high ranking angel gives John a little scroll to eat. John’s told to ingest the bitter-sweet message, and then proclaim it to the world.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 8-9: In these chapters, John sees the seven trumpets of judgment executed on one-third of the earth. Each judgment intensifies from the other.
John Hahn - Revelation 7: In this chapter, John witnesses the confident and celebratory people of God, praising Jesus for his protection during the Great Tribulation.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 6: During turbulent times, Jesus is the one who gives us the victory.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 4: John was given supernatural sight to see heaven and symbols that described the throne room of God, where John saw angels and God’s people worshiping the Almighty One.
Matt Dirks - Revelation 3: Jesus continues to call the church’s to repent in specific areas of their life and to see the opportunities God has placed before them.
John Hahn - Revelation 2
Jesus is sending a message to seven churches in Asia Minor, modern day Turkey. In these letters he commends their strengths and addresses their weaknesses, and he also tells them of the rewards that come with overcoming these challenges.
Our family isn’t based on culture or background or the same interests or feelings. It’s based on the fact that God invited us into his family. Discover what that means for us. Matt Dirks – Hosea 11:1-12:1
So that you may have life, here is how you can grow in righteousness.
Matt Dirks – Hosea 10
Sometimes, the best proof that God loves you is when he makes life hard for you. Here's how discipline is a blessing.
Matt Dirks – Hosea 8-9
There are many ways we're conformed to this world, but Jesus wants to transform us so we can live life to the full.
Matt Dirks - Hosea 6-7
The heart drifts so easily! So let's seek after God especially when He gives us another chance.
Mike Butindaro – Hosea 4-5
We pursue what's valuable to us. However, with God, we don’t pursue him first, but rather Jesus first pursues us.
Christian Siania – Hosea 1:1-2:1
Get fired up! Be like the disciples who went from being fearful to having hearts that burn. All because of Jesus!
Matt Dirks – Luke 24:13–52
Are you looking for life among the dead? Seek Jesus, since only he brings life!
Matt Dirks – Luke 24:1-12
God broke through history in the cross of Christ. So, today, let your hearts be filled with faith and not foolishness.
Matt Dirks – Luke 23:32-56
Today, adjust your expectations of what a king should be and fix your eyes upon Jesus.
Matt Dirks – Luke 23:1-31
Today, let's celebrate the faithfulness of Jesus and cultivate it in our lives.
John Hahn – Luke 22:47-71
Today, let Jesus help you prepare for whatever life wants to throw at you.
Matt Dirks – Luke 22:29-46
Today, count your reasons to celebrate Jesus! For this changes everything.
Matt Dirks – Luke 22:24-30
When life gets crazy and tough, we tend to complain and put our heads down, but Jesus says to lift your head up– with expectation. Here's why.
Matt Dirks – Luke 21:20-38
How do you build endurance as you pass on the gospel to others? Start here, and lean on Jesus.
Matt Dirks – Luke 21:1-19
Doesn't everyone want life? Doesn't everything but Jesus ultimately let us down? Christian Siania – Luke 20:27-47
Sometimes, God takes things away to remind us we have something better – Jesus – but it is so much better to give willingly, isn't it? Here are 3 things that God asks for us to give, and discover the good news about giving.
Matt Dirks – Luke 20:1-26
Why should we bow before Jesus? He is reclaiming what is rightfully his.
Matt Dirks – Luke 19:28-48
Jesus invested in you. Today, invest where it counts for eternity.
Matt Dirks – Luke 19:1-27
The kingdom of God belongs to those with childlike faith, those who depend on God. What is captivating your heart?
Matt Dirks – Luke 18:15-30
Why you should talk story with the greatest person ever, the King of the universe. And how to power up your prayer life.
Matt Dirks – Luke 18:1-14
If you aren't watchful and ready, you will miss out on Jesus. Here's how you can be ready for him to return.
Mike Butindaro – Luke 17:20–37
Jesus makes demands but also gives the ability to do all he asks.
Matt Dirks – Luke 17:1-19
Receiving Jesus today is the most important decision you will ever make. Here's why.
John Lee – Luke 16:14-31
Jesus the King has given us the victory that we need, because God is for us.
John Hahn – Romans 8:31-39
They say that "history repeats" but God has broken the cycle. Now, as creation groans for renewal, we have hope through Him.
Matt Dirks – Romans 8:18-30
We might think that we are free but are actually enslaved to sin and death. But the good news is Jesus gives freedom.
Mike Butindaro – Romans 8:8-17
Grateful Christians have reasons to rejoice in God's goodness especially when life is tough, and they make an impact as they celebrate.
Matt Dirks – Luke 15:1-10
Jesus came to invite the helpless to His banquet table, giving them life to the full. Be ready to join him and go all in.
Matt Dirks – Luke 14:12–35
When the people we didn’t think were reachable are those whom God's been working on, know the gift and the Giver.
Alejandro Mandes – John 4:1-26
There are many doors we can walk through in life. None will lead to true fulfillment except The Door.
Matt Dirks – Luke 13:22-35
How can we use God's power? By first learning to recognize it.
Matt Dirks – Luke 13:10-21
As the saying goes, "always be prepared for the unexpected." Here is how to be ready for Jesus' coming.
John Lee – Luke 12:35-59
Being greedy doesn't pay off. Being content through Jesus is better.
Matt Dirks – Luke 12:13-34
Although we are terrible at representing anything beyond ourselves, all Christians as Christ’s ambassadors represent Christ. Are you doing that well or not?
Matt Dirks – Luke 12:1-12
Genuine authenticity is worth every penny. So learn how to kill your hypocrisy.
Matt Dirks – Luke 11:37–54