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Matthew 7:12 NIV“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you…” Matthew 6:34 NIV“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 7:1-12 NIV“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you …
The Bible says without good direction, people lose their way. We’re all in need of some wise counsel. In fact, the more we have, the better our chances to make decisions that positively impact our present and future. That’s why we closed out our Trust Fund series with a panel discussion. Tune in to hear the most asked questions from our church and get practical and biblical advice to better steward your finances!
Matthew 6:19-21 ESVDo not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will …
We all have a picture of what “the good life” looks like to us, an idea of the end goal we want to achieve. And even though each of us has many aspirations, we all have an ultimate treasure. It may be ...
Matthew 6:1,4 NLT “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. Give your gifts in private, and your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” Matthew 6:5-6 NLT“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly …
The idea of someone loving you despite all your flaws can be hard to comprehend or fully embrace. And yet, every single day, God extends His love, mercy, and grace toward each of us—not because of anything we’ve done but simply because of who He is. Tune in as we dive deeper into this timely message by Pastor Meeks to learn more about the beauty of God’s love and find encouragement as we journey to love others like Jesus.
Jesus knew there would be storms. He knew we would suffer and be under the threat of daily temptation. But He also made a way for us to be armed to victoriously withstand the temptations and distractions of the enemy, through prayer. Tune in as we go deeper into the final teachings of Jesus in our series, When We Pray.
It’s inevitable… With all of our different backgrounds and points-of-view, we are going to experience offense. When left unchecked, it has the potential to ruin our lives! So, how do we overcome offense instead of allowing it to dictate our relationships and how we interact with others? Through the power of...
Prayer is a beautiful invitation to enter into conversation with God—the One who loves us and wants the best for us. He knows what you need before you even ask Him, so why did Jesus find it important to teach His disciples how to pray? Join us as we dive into the beauty, power, and purpose of prayer together in our new series, When You Pray.
All of us were born with a sinful, selfish nature. Apart from God, we are concerned and consumed by our personal plans and desires. There is a gap between what He wants to happen in the earth and what is currently taking place. But we are invited to help close the gap, to exalt a culture that’s greater than our own: God’s Kingdom culture. Tune in as we learn what it looks like to allow His ways, His will, and His power to permeate our lives!
Prayer is a gift that God gives to His children. We are invited to meet with the One who pours out His love, goodness, mercy, and much more. In His presence, we are blessed to be able to focus not on what is broken in our lives but on the One who is whole.
Prayer is a beautiful invitation from God for us to enter into conversation with Him. Many things can turn our attention and our hearts away from connecting with Him. But in this chaotic world, God’s invitation for us to come to Him isn’t just a privilege; it’s a necessity. Tune in to learn more about the beauty, power, and purpose of prayer in our series, When You Pray.
We live in a world that’s consumed with pride. When it comes to giving, people often give with a goal of being seen and impressing others. But God has enabled us to live differently! As followers of Jesus, we are empowered to give out of love for others and to bring honor to our Father. Tune in as we take a deeper look into giving in secret, which is the way God desires. Then let’s be intentional about showing the love and generosity of Jesus in our day-to-day lives!
esus calls us to love our enemies, to lead with love no matter the circumstances. His life, and death, was the perfect example. He loved, even as He died for His enemies. As believers, we cannot be earthly-minded when responding to those who act against us…We must be KINGDOM-MINDED and we must LEAD OUT OF LOVE! Tune in to hear more from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and dive into what it means to love others well, even when it’s difficult.
A ship makes it through a storm by dropping anchor, which makes it immovable in the wind and waves. In the same way, there are places where we can drop anchor when the storms of life try to take us off course. God’s Word says that we will have troubles, but we will have peace when stay close to Him. With Jesus, we can be equipped to not just survive the storms but stand firm in them! When trials arise, we can go to the source of all life for the wisdom we need to navigate to the other side. Tune in as we learn more!
In life, storms are going to come. God knew that we would need a hope to hold onto when they do. Jesus is that hope, the one sent to keep us from being carried away by the wind and the waves. And there is no better person, place, or thing to have as an anchor for our souls! Find out how to stand firm in Christ during difficult times in part one of our Anchored series.
Our God is a God of new seasons. There will be times when we find ourselves at the end of a season—but it’s not the end of the story! While times may change, His purpose for our lives does not. How can we invest today to reap a beautiful harvest in the next chapter? Learn more when you tune in to the final message of our Family on Purpose series!
Marriage is a beautiful gift from God! To build a strong foundation for marriage, we have to learn to communicate successfully. God wants your union to thrive in every way, and healthy communication is one of the most important aspects of a healthy marriage. Let’s learn how to communicate on purpose in this message from our friend Jimmy Evans!
How we think about and handle money are some of the most important aspects of family life. They are major factors in how our families experience God’s hand on us. Everything we have comes from Him. He graciously provides our needs and calls us to be good stewards over all He’s blessed us with. And God’s Word tells us that if we want true wisdom, all we have to do is ask Him. Tune in and learn how to handle money on purpose!
Children are gifts from God. As parents, we have the special role and privilege of training them in the ways of the Lord—equipping them to fulfill their purpose in the earth. Everything we do is teaching our children something, and the greatest opportunity we have is to impart a deeper understanding of faith. Tune in as we talk about what it looks like to make God the center of everyday life and how to pass down love of the Lord from generation to generation!
Our youth need parents and others in the faith family to hear and respond to the desires of their hearts. They need those who can look beyond where they are right now and see them the way God does… And He wants to pour into them through you! We have a responsibility to show up as intentional examples to prepare our youth so they may become all God has destined them to be. Learn how to invest in the next generation in part two of Family on Purpose!
Jesus lived a mission-centered life and left a lasting impact in all of His relationships. He wants us to follow His lead, especially when it comes to our families. Family is a beautiful gift from God, and He has a special plan for yours! Even if you didn’t inherit a good family story, it’s never too late to change the legacy. Let’s commit to doing family on purpose—all for God’s glory—starting today.
As followers of Jesus, we have been given open access to God. That means that we are not limited by the standards and customs of this world. He’s the One who hung the stars in the sky, who breathed you into being. There is nothing our God cannot do, and He dwells within us. Life with Him is full of adventure! Sometimes we just need to shift our perspective. How do we break free of the limits we’ve been operating under? Find out in Breaking Limits!
You exist to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. That’s called purpose! Your calling is how you uniquely use your gifts, passions and story in different seasons of life. It is doing what God has called you to do in your work, family, school, relationships, and more as you navigate different life stages. God wants to launch you into your calling, to partner with you to release them into the world for His glory!
Embracing the developmental process is an important part of walking in our purpose. God places us in different environments throughout our lives to develop our gifts, skills and character. He wants us to grow to become more like Him so that we represent Him well in a world that desperately needs Him. How do we begin to cultivate our unique God-given qualities so that He may be glorified wherever we go? Find out in part four of True North.
We all have the same purpose: glorify God and enjoy Him forever. To walk that out, each of us has been given a uniquely specific blend of gifts, talents and abilities to use wherever God leads us. While our purpose remains the same, our calling can change throughout the various seasons of our lives. God wants us to trust Him, allowing Him to lead us on the journey He mapped long ago. But how do we begin to run in God’s perfect plan for our lives? Learn more in part two of True North!
We all have the same purpose: glorify God and enjoy Him forever. To walk that out, each of us has been given a uniquely specific blend of gifts, talents and abilities to use wherever God leads us. While our purpose remains the same, our calling can change throughout the various seasons of our lives. God wants us to trust Him, allowing Him to lead us on the journey He mapped long ago. But how do we begin to run in God’s perfect plan for our lives? Learn more in part two of True North!
Have you ever wondered why you were created or what you were created to do? God made you on purpose for a purpose! He desires for you to move from simply existing to living fully alive, and He wrote out a special plan just for you. A unique path has been mapped out, one that allows you to walk in joy, glorifying God and enjoying Him forever! Tune into part one of our True North series as we discover the higher purpose for our God-given existence.
As Christ’s followers, we’re not just living life but sharing a message. Jesus was bold. When it comes to being like Him, it’s our responsibility to help people make the connection between the life we live and the God we serve. Jesus has called us to reconcile people to Him and not repel them from Him. They won’t know the Good News of His love, peace, and joy unless we tell them. God will be with us as we go. So, let’s do it!
Before Jesus left the earth, He set an expectation for His followers to live according to His example. When we represent Christ well, we give others the opportunity to experience His true nature and draw closer to Him. Compassion is one of the characteristics that attracts people to God. It is looking beyond our own needs to see the needs of others, learning to value them above ourselves. Let’s begin to engage the world with hearts of compassion and demonstrate the love of the Father to everyone we encounter!
Jesus has been known for many roles… the Son of God, Prince of Peace, healer, miracle worker, teacher, Rabbi, brother, friend, Savior of humanity, even rebel. And those who believe in Him are called to be like Him—to honor His teachings and His sacrifice by living as He did. So, how do we practically live this out today? Do we truly understand the character of Jesus and what it means to BE like Him every day? Join us as we get to know Jesus—and how to live boldly, as a reflection of His life—in our new series, Be Like Jesus.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to live and love like Him. What exactly does it mean to model our lives after His? One characteristic that Jesus constantly demonstrated was God’s kindness. Regardless of how people treated Him, He was intentional about doing good to others. Showing kindness is a key element to reflecting Jesus’ character to the world around us. Learn more in part two of our Be Like Jesus series!
When Jesus walked the earth, there was something about Him that attracted people out of darkness and into the light of God. He was known as a teacher, a healer, a friend, and many other roles. As His followers, we are called to live holy as He is holy, to be of the same heart and mind. In today’s world, what does it mean to walk in holiness like Jesus? Find out how in part one of our Be Like Jesus series.
God has called us to open our hearts, homes and lives to love others and inspire them to know Jesus. And our testimonies are more powerful than we know! We are living examples of God’s goodness and we can share that goodness with others. We shouldn’t keep it to ourselves! In part five of our Open Doors series, be empowered to share your story for God’s glory.
It’s not always easy to build relationships with people whose lifestyles aren’t like ours. How do we love our neighbors when all we see are differences? Jesus engaged the culture of His day with love, grace and the truth of the gospel. He invites us to do the same—to live in a way that glorifies God and open our lives to connect with others so we may inspire them to want to know Jesus for themselves. We’re breaking down what that looks like in part four of our Open Doors series!
Jesus showed us the greatest example of what it looks like to live a welcoming, hospitable life toward others. He was compelled by love, driven to share the heart of God with everyone He met. In what ways can we intentionally and practically live hospitably toward the people He places on our path? We’re learning how in part three of our Open Doors series!
God has given us the assignment to love the people around us so they might know the love of God through us. He tells us specifically, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” What does that look like? Join us as we continue exploring one of God’s greatest commands in part two of our Open Doors series!
What does God mean when He says that He wants us to bear fruit in our lives? The fruit of the Spirit is the evidence of His presence within us. When we yield to the leadership and counsel of the Holy Spirit, He shapes our character to be like Christ’s. When we make Him the center and source of our lives, the world will experience the fullness of His goodness through us. As long as we are living, fruit is being produced. While the fruit of our flesh and the ways of this world will waste away, the fruit of the Spirit is life-giving and everlasting. Which one is growing in you?
The Holy Spirit is God WITH us and IN us. Even more than that, the Father wants to empower us by His Spirit to do the same works that Jesus did in the earth! But how? We can only fulfill the mission of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Let us position our hearts to receive the very power and boldness Christ had to minister to a world that so desperately needs Him.
On the night before He went to the cross, Jesus gathered the disciples to share that He was going to prepare a place for them. In their worry and sadness ...
As followers of Jesus, every single one of us is called to ministry. God’s mission for our lives is that we would be disciples who make disciples. When we live ...
God loves us so much that He sent His son to restore our relationship with Him. We are all lost children who needed our older brother to reconcile us back ...
Did you know God created you just so He could love you? You are fully accepted as you are! He is for you and is faithful to welcome you into ...
In His love, God calls us His children! We don’t have to try to earn His acceptance. The truth is, we never could even if we tried. You are a child of ...
One of the many beautiful attributes of God is His ability to love unconditionally. There is no guilt-trip, no condemnation, no prerequisite to be accepted. And if you’re feeling lost ...
Jesus came not only to set us free but to help us actually walk in freedom! But stepping into the next level of life with God requires loosening your grip ...
The enemy’s oldest trick is to get us to believe lies about who God is, who we are, and more. But God has given us spiritual weapons to tear down ...
God has promised every one of us a full life. He invites us to walk in healing and wholeness so we can live in the abundance He always intended. But ...
When God gives, He gives extravagantly. After all, He loved us so much that gave His only son to save us! He doesn’t withhold anything good from us, and He desires ...
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” God owns everything and, in His kindness, entrusts us ...
We have a generous God! In giving us His son, Jesus, He gave us His BEST. When we come face-to-face with the selfless love of God and embrace it, we ...
Did you know that there are two economies? There is God’s and then there is the world’s. The majority of people, including followers of Christ, have been so conditioned to ...
There’s something about love that produces generosity. Think about it this way: God so loved the world that He GAVE… When we give, we are called to do so out ...
God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have DOMINION …” God established the purpose of family at the start of creation, which can ...
We come from all different types of parenting situations—married, single moms or dads, blended families, and more. Whatever your family dynamic, we can look to the Word of God for ...
Are you praying for someone you love to receive Jesus as Savior? Many of us have felt burdened by the desire for friends and family to know Jesus as Lord. ...
Marriage is a blessing, but it can be challenging. Because he hates family, the devil will do anything he can to try to sabotage the beautiful relationship God created! But ...
Here’s the truth: We have to get our families in order. Why? Because the first ministry God has called us to starts at home. Every family has a story. Not ...
We live in a society that tells us our God doesn’t belong in politics, schools, entertainment, and more. This anti-God philosophy is nothing new. From the very beginning, Satan has ...
From the beginning of time, human beings have had to deal with conflict. There is no one on earth who hasn’t experienced it. None of us are exempt. Conflict isn’t ...
We are daughters and sons of God, the creator of heaven and earth. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and as His children, He is always ...
Dear Church: Your Prayers Are Precious to GodPastor James MeeksJuly 11, 2021 Revelation 8:3 KJV And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there ...
In the Bible, Jesus emphasizes that the number one way people will fall away from the faith is through deception. It can come in many packages, which is why it’s ...
The results of fatherlessness are all around us: godlessness, rebellion, identity issues… For thousands of years, people have said that fathers aren’t necessary, but that isn’t the way the Father ...
Our God is holy, special and unlike anyone or anything else we’ll ever encounter. In His love, He has called us to live life according to His standards rather than ...
Thank God for fences! We put them around things that are valuable, like our homes, a children’s playground, art… Even God set up fences to guard what was most important ...
We are in a war. Our identity is fully secure in Christ, but we’re in an ongoing battle for our hearts. We have an enemy who’s constantly seeking to get ...
Just in case no one’s told you lately: You are enough. At some point or another, we’ve all felt like we don’t measure up, like we need to do more ...
Who, or what, defines you? Many of us have allowed things like possessions, accomplishments, family, and sex to determine our value. But we were created to live from a place of identity ...
We live in a world that tells us we have to prove our worth, but if God’s greatness is going to be emancipated in us, we have to take hold ...
Jesus died a brutal death on a cross, sacrificing His life once and for all so that we could have a relationship with God. We know the story doesn’t end ...
We have a God who loves to speak to His people both individually and corporately. He delights in gathering His people together to hear, discuss and live out His Word ...
To walk in the greatness that God wants to free within us, we have to hear His voice and know that He is speaking! How does He speak? Through His ...
We have a God who loves to speak to us, and we were made to hear Him. Communication with God is key, because much of what He says effects what ...
While on the journey to emancipating God’s greatness, letting go of unforgiveness is an essential part of the process. Many of us have not forgiven ourselves for our pasts, but ...
We have a God who wants to set us free so we can live the life Jesus purchased for us to the fullest! We also have an enemy who sets ...
We’re living in a time when many of us have been elevating ourselves and our points-of-view rather than valuing others. As followers of Jesus, we are to meant to be ...
The journey of emancipating greatness was never meant to be a solo one. We were created for community! We need one another now more than ever, and living in isolation ...
God is leading us forward into the emancipation of the greatness He’s placed inside of each and every one us. It has always been His plan to rule the earth ...
You were made for something great. Yes, YOU. God is leading us on a new journey as we launch into 2021, and we want to invite you to come along ...
Joy is not a feeling. It isn’t something that’s based on our finances, health, or any other present circumstances; it’s a fruit of the Holy Spirit. Because Christ came, even ...
Have you ever been in a season when life wasn’t turning out the way you thought and God seemed silent—like He was nowhere to be found? It’s easy to have ...
Many Christians set aside the four weeks leading up to Christmas to celebrate Advent. It’s a time of remembrance and expectant waiting for the coming of Jesus Christ. During this ...
God created family as the bedrock of society, but we’re living in a time when many of our families are distant and divided. The good news is, our Father specializes ...
We are living in uncertain times, but we can confidently place our hope in Jesus. He says in His Word, “… I will build my church; and the gates of ...
When we say “yes” to Jesus, each of us becomes a different person. We are born again, belonging to a nation higher than the one where we physically reside. When ...
God created mankind in His very own image, and He sent Jesus to shed His blood on the cross for us all. As followers of Christ, we are ultimately here ...
You asked, and we answered! Our current series has uncovered a number of more complex issues in all of our lives and society at large. We understand there are a ...
God’s original design for the gift of sex didn’t include pornography, but the enemy loves to take what God intended for good and use it for evil. Pornography has become ...
Sex is a gift. While it has been defiled and broken, the truth is that God invented sex! It’s a part of His original design, and He tells us Himself ...
If you want to know what love looks like, look to Jesus. God is love, and Jesus was sent as love with skin on. Ultimately, He gave His life for ...
Faith is the confidence that what God promises in His Word is true and that He will do what He has promised. What does it look like to be people ...
A MONUMENTAL OCCASION On Sunday, August 16, 2020, we celebrated the past, present, and future of Victory! Having served faithfully as the senior pastors for 30 years, we came together ...
Jesus told the disciples that anyone who believed in Him would do even greater works than He did, because He was going to be with the Father. But what exactly ...
There is no greater love than the love of Christ. As His followers, we are called to love like Him, even in difficult times. In the midst of all that ...
God is always up to something great! Sometimes you have to tear down the old to build the new. Even when life feels hard, we have a Father who is ...
We’ve all felt the sting of our prayers seemingly going unanswered. If God says, “No,” or “Wait,”—if it seems like life is breaking—we may feel like God is far away. ...