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At Upward Church, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. What people usually notice first about us is the life-giving nature of our ministry. Our goal is to infuse life and God’s love into people and families through engaging, powerful worship services that offer biblical truth in relevant and practical ways.
In this episode, David and Pastor Craig discuss returning to our "first love." Jesus loved us so much that He gave his life on the cross so we could have eternal life in heaven. His love is unconditional, undeserved, and incomparable. So how can we express our love for Him as He has expressed His love for us? Tune in today as we explore the answer to this very question.
Are You HANGRY Yet? Han·gry /ˈhaNGɡrē/ adjective: hangry; comparative adjective: hangrier; superlative adjective: hangriest 1 bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger." I get very hangry if I miss a meal".
In this episode, David and Pastor Craig will discuss what being HANGRY for Jesus looks like and why we should strive for it. The love that Jesus has for us is shown in many examples throughout the Bible, but they will hone in on Jesus cooking breakfast for His hangry disciples. So tune in today and share your experience where Jesus cooked "breakfast" for you!
In this episode, David and Pastor Craig will delve into the hard topic of defending your children while the culture wages a war for their soul.
Tune in as they explore a deeper understanding of how important it is to stand in the gap and protect your children and raise them up with biblical teaches and understanding how God created them!
In this episode, Pastor Craig is back in the studio to finish up our "Rediscovering You" series to talk about the Love Languages and the DiSC test!
During our "Rediscovering You" series, we learned about our enneagram types which gave us the "why's" behind what we do. Now, we will explore the "how" you act out your "why".
This helps us finalize our toolbox by putting all the pieces together to help us live in understanding with each other each day.
Don't miss out on this "piece of the puzzle"!
In this episode, we will be discussing with our special guest, Pastor Rick from our Williamsburg campus, what it means to be a "few good men"? Join us as we deep-dive into the second sermon of our "What is a Man?" series and answer the hard questions and address the issues that affect our men in this culture today and how we can combat that with the help of the Holy Spirit.
In this episode, We are deep-diving into the question "are there specific roles that God created for men?" Join us this week as we have a special guest Pastor Jesse, our Norfolk campus pastor, who answers this question and kickstarts our brand-new “What is a Man?” series.
In this episode, we are talking about the Type 9's! 9's are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems with inertia and stubbornness. At their Best: indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts. Are you or is someone you love a Type 9? Find out today!
In this episode, we are talking about 8's! 8's are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. 8's feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating. Eights typically have problems with their tempers and with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their Best: self-mastering, they use their strength to improve others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring. Are you an 8 or do you know an 8? Explore with us today!
In this episode, we will explore Type 7, the Enthusiast! Type 7's are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. Are you a Type 7 or is someone you know a Type 7? Let's deep dive together and find out!
In this episode, we will explore the committed, security-oriented type: Type 6! Type 6's are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. Are you a Type 6 or is someone you know a Type 6? Let's find out together!
In this episode, we INVESTIGATE the 5's! Type 5's are alert, insightful, and curious. They are able to concentrate and focus on developing complex ideas and skills. Independent, innovative, and inventive, they can also become preoccupied with their thoughts and imaginary constructs. They become detached, yet high-strung and intense. They typically have problems with eccentricity, nihilism, and isolation. At their Best: visionary pioneers, often ahead of their time, and able to see the world in an entirely new way. Are you a Type 5 or do you know a Type 5? Tune in to learn more!
In this episode, we break down the 4's! Type 4's are self-aware, sensitive, and reserved. They are emotionally honest, creative, and personal, but can also be moody and self-conscious. Withholding themselves from others due to feeling vulnerable and defective, they can also feel disdainful and exempt from ordinary ways of living. They typically have problems with melancholy, self-indulgence, and self-pity. At their Best: inspired and highly creative, they are able to renew themselves and transform their experiences. Are you a Type 4 or do you KNOW a Type 4? Let's find out together!
In this episode: We will explore the Type 3's! 3's are self-assured, attractive, and charming. Ambitious, competent, and energetic, they can also be status-conscious and highly driven for advancement. They are diplomatic and poised, but can also be overly concerned with their image and what others think of them. They typically have problems with workaholism and competitiveness. At their Best: self-accepting, authentic, everything they seem to be—role models who inspire others. Do you know a 3 or are you a 3 yourself? Let's find out together!
Always thinking and observing, the Enneagram Five is interested in exploring new ideas in detail. Join us this Sunday as we Rediscover who God created us to be!
:In this episode, we will deep-dive into our empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted Type Twos. Do you find yourself feeling fulfilled when you are a help to others? Do you know someone who is always searching for a way to help? Tune in to learn more about what a healthy and unhealthy version of this type looks like, and how to have a deeper understanding and compassion for The Helper. Learn how to HELP our HELPERS!
Have you been called a perfectionist, or do you happen to know a perfectionist? The Type One is known as the Reformer. We need our Reformers to help us follow the rules, expose the imperfections for improvement, and to go over the details. In this episode, we will deep dive into the strengths and weaknesses of a healthy and unhealthy version of this type and to give you a deeper understanding of yourself, or someone you may know who could be a Reformer.
What makes you tick? Why do you do the things that you do? Join us this Sunday as we continue the "Rediscovering You" series and examine the Enneagram Four!
An introduction of the enneagram and how it can improve your relationships and why it’s important to understand in order to live in understanding with different personalities. Each episode will cover every personality type in depth, it will help you to understand the difference between healthy and unhealthy versions of that type, and how characters in the Bible might've been a specific personality type for the biblical example of how to lead your life in accordance with God's word. Tune in each week to learn about your type, or learn about the type of someone you may know!
YOU are the common denominator in all of your relationships! Join us as we better understand ourselves so we can love others well.
Re-discover who God created you to be as we filter different personality tests through the Word of God!
Join us as we use the personality tool, Enneagram, to gain an awareness of the lenses others see life through! First up, Type One and Type Two!
In John 15, Jesus says “apart from me you can do nothing”. We explore what Jesus means by this and how a simple statement can change your perspective on how we should live our lives as Christians.
Jesus is called “the author of life”, He doesn’t only give his life for mankind, he also gives his life to mankind.
As the express image of God, Jesus shared our humanity, He was not just "pretending" to be a man.
How can a book about building good habits & breaking bad ones change your walk with Jesus Christ?
How will the church be a beacon of light to a world that is becoming increasingly shallow, coarse, and empty
What is truth, and how can we be sure it's true? Join us as we combat the enemy's lies and find victory within our families!
53% of adults in the church believe there is no absolute truth...what does the Bible say about this topic?
Did you know that an estimated three in five Americans experience loneliness? Join us as we discover how Jesus came to DEFEAT isolation!
Without structural integrity, a building will collapse, and the same principle applies to relationships.
This weekend we are finally asking the BIG QUESTION...what does life with God look like?
Examine the parable of the prodigal son from every angle as we continue to find the right "Balance" in our relationship with God!
Many people relate to God in a way that cultivates discontentment, but what if your relationship fostered satisfaction and joy?
Are you content in your relationship with God? There are five ways we tend to relate to Him, but only one that brings true joy.
It's easy to forget or dismiss the spiritual world, but the unseen realm is the very key to living an overcoming life!
This year, TikTok surpassed Google as the most used website in the world. What's occupying your life?
Only when we put on the whole armor of God can we take our stand against the devil’s schemes. It is the defense that God gifted us to fight spiritual warfare. The whole armor of God is our complete trust in Him and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Our victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ and the blood that was shed there.
Only when we put on the whole armor of God can we take our stand against the devil’s schemes. It is the defense that God gifted us to fight spiritual warfare. The whole armor of God is our complete trust in Him and what He has done for us through Jesus Christ. Our victory in spiritual warfare was secured at the cross of Christ and the blood that was shed there.
Things are getting romantic around here! Celebrate Valentine's Day, and feel the love with us this weekend at Upward Church.
One of the most heartbreaking failings in the Bible is plainly described in the heading of 1 Kings 11: 'Solomon turns from the Lord.' Explore God’s blueprint for returning to Him this Sunday!
We are all God’s children, right? So, what is the difference between being a child of God and being one of God’s children?
Dysfunctional families seem to be the norm, while functional families are the exception. BUT past dysfunction doesn't have to determine our destiny!
But what happens when our world seems shattered and the rug pulled out from beneath our feet. How do we respond?
Often, the story we tell ourselves does not line up with God’s truth. Join us this weekend as we align our story with His truth!
How many of us came to faith in Christ because someone shared their faith? Uncover the power of YOUR testimony this weekend!
In what ways is God able to deliver us at the very last minute? How does He do it? Uncover the truth this Sunday!
Would you be surprised to learn that your giving actually can move God to act upon your behalf? Trigger the promised blessing of finances with us this weekend!
When God became man and walked among us, He used stories to communicate. Join us as we unpack the importance of these God stories!
How many times has your most critical need been the very prayer that is still awaiting an answer? Join Pastor Craig as he explores the "Last Minute God."
Did you know that you are called to be a rebel? Renew your mind, unplug from the filth, and get radical with Pastor Craig this weekend!
Most of us go through life living below God's best, but what if we could reach for a higher life?
In the age where you can get or view almost anything over the internet, there should be no surprise that Porn has taken a foothold in our society. Christians aren’t exempt from having to deal with porn.
o you have a hard time disciplining your child? What kind of parent are you? Find answers to your parenting questions this Sunday!
How do I know if I am making the right decision? There are runway lights that God gives us to provide a clear map of His will. Our job is simply to align ourselves with His indicators!
What keeps so many couples somewhere between the Crazy Cycle and the Energizing Cycle? Find out this Sunday!
With just the right tension, the strings on a guitar make beautiful music, but when the tension is off, the same guitar will sound terrible. This is true in marriage as well! Find the perfect tension between you and your spouse this Sunday!
Discover two crucial truths that have the power to refresh and even transform your marriage!
What happens to a society bent on ignoring death? Join Pastor Craig as he sheds light on a taboo topic and discusses the final journey that all of us will travel!
Is it wrong for Christians to judge others? Join Pastor Craig as he answers this question and takes on a daring study of evil!
It is said that 40% of all we do is a habit. Join us as we break bad routines and build keystone habits!
Want to make friends? Study the techniques of "man's best friend"! Just the sight of you makes him wag his tail, jump up and down, and lick your hand. The best part? You know that this pup has no ulterior motives...
Kickstart a brand new series with us, and join the "Book Club"! Our first read, "How to Win Friends and Influence People," will reveal the two rules for a successful friendship.
Join us as we fight the attack on masculinity and identify how the Bible defines a redeemed man!
Have you ever met a child in an adult’s body? What age, emotionally and spiritually, do you think you are? When we are born again, the Holy Spirit takes up residence in our hearts and leads us to growth. The Bible calls this process sanctification.
Do you see yourself and your life as a pilgrimage or mission? Did you know that is how Jesus sees your life?
Everyone has some level of influence on another person. God has given you a unique testimony to lead and disciple someone else. Learn how to share your story!
Whether it's physical or emotional, we all experience growing pains...but do we know how to move through the pain to become stronger?
Through Christ, we are given the promise of the Spirit which transforms the selfish heart and brings us into unity with others.
What happens when we ask God to take control, even if it means sacrificing things that we want? Follow the trail of self-sacrifice throughout the New Testament.
Today's society lives in a form of isolation, yet we have never been more accessible. BUT those who have made Jesus Lord of their lives don't have to fear loneliness...why is that?
Being a Christian is not for the weak and cowardly. We will face conflict, so how do we do this with an unshakeable assurance that Christ will win?
How "special" do you need to be to do great things for God? Today we take a deep dive into the conversion of Saul and uncover how God can take any person and transform them to fulfill their purpose, regardless of their past.
How was the Church born, and what does it mean to be a devoted follower of Jesus Christ? Uncover answers as we dive into the book of Acts and the history of the early church!
Easter is the most significant event in human history because it represents the promise of God being fulfilled. But...what promise is that?
Money doesn't come with an owner's manual, but the Bible gives us ancient principles for modern money!
The frantic pursuit of happiness is everywhere, and yet it seems almost impossible to find. Discover the secret to lasting joy, and learn how you were "Born For The Extraordinary"!
What does it mean to be a good steward? God has entrusted you with gifts, callings, money, and relationships. As you faithfully take care of your ordinary life, God leads you to something extraordinary!
Who does God pick to be extraordinary? Kick self-doubt to the curb. Remove the bolder of uncertainty. And live the overcoming life God planned just for you!
Our Creator left bread crumbs along our path to help us find our specific purpose in life. Now, it's our turn to discover how we were "Born for the Extraordinary"!
We all know that people were made to love, but did you know that people express and receive love in five different ways?! Take your relationship to new heights as we unlock the mystery of the five love languages.
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
If we don’t know who we are, we’ll never know how we ought to live. God’s promise is true: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
A star in the sky signaled Hope had come to a condemned world. Wise men today still seek Him and find a hope that can conqueror all! This hope doesn't travel alone. In this series, we are going to examine some of its traveling companions.
A star in the sky signaled Hope had come to a condemned world. Wise men today still seek Him and find a hope that can conqueror all! This hope doesn't travel alone. In this series, we are going to examine some of its traveling companions.
A star in the sky signaled Hope had come to a condemned world. Wise men today still seek Him and find a hope that can conqueror all! This hope doesn't travel alone. In this series, we are going to examine some of its traveling companions.
A star in the sky signaled Hope had come to a condemned world. Wise men today still seek Him and find a hope that can conqueror all! This hope doesn't travel alone. In this series, we are going to examine some of its traveling companions.
Like many of nature’s creatures that use poisonous venom to paralyze their prey, fear’s venom disables it, victims. What is the essence of fear? How can we move past its effects? And what is the antidote?
Like many of nature’s creatures that use poisonous venom to paralyze their prey, fear’s venom disables it, victims. What is the essence of fear? How can we move past its effects? And what is the antidote?
Like many of nature’s creatures that use poisonous venom to paralyze their prey, fear’s venom disables it, victims. What is the essence of fear? How can we move past its effects? And what is the antidote?
We see in the bible that God’s people rejected Him as their king and demanded a human king like the surrounding nations. God granted the request of His people, giving them over to their disobedience. Let us learn from God's people the mistakes in putting our hope in a man, and let us focus on the true king we need, King Jesus.
We see in the bible that God’s people rejected Him as their king and demanded a human king like the surrounding nations. God granted the request of His people, giving them over to their disobedience. Let us learn from God's people the mistakes in putting our hope in a man, and let us focus on the true king we need, King Jesus.
We see in the bible that God’s people rejected Him as their king and demanded a human king like the surrounding nations. God granted the request of His people, giving them over to their disobedience. Let us learn from God's people the mistakes in putting our hope in a man, and let us focus on the true king we need, King Jesus.
We see in the bible that God’s people rejected Him as their king and demanded a human king like the surrounding nations. God granted the request of His people, giving them over to their disobedience. Let us learn from God's people the mistakes in putting our hope in a man, and let us focus on the true king we need, King Jesus.
God’s people rejected Him as king and demanded a human king like the surrounding nations. God granted the request of His people, giving them over to their disobedience. Despite the sin of His people, God has provided the true king they need in
In this series, we will examine some of the mysteries of the Kingdom. What does it mean to be “seated in heaven with a Christ?” Are angels still at work? What did Jesus mean when he said, “to you, it has been given to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom?
In this series, we will examine some of the mysteries of the Kingdom. What does it mean to be “seated in heaven with a Christ?” Are angels still at work? What did Jesus mean when he said, “to you, it has been given to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom?
In this series, we will examine some of the mysteries of the Kingdom. What does it mean to be “seated in heaven with a Christ?” Are angels still at work? What did Jesus mean when he said, “to you, it has been given to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom?
In this series, we will examine some of the mysteries of the Kingdom. What does it mean to be “seated in heaven with a Christ?” Are angels still at work? What did Jesus mean when he said, “to you, it has been given to understand the mysteries of the Kingdom?
When Jesus addressed a crowd, he ALWAYS spoke in stories and illustrations. Why is that? He knew that stories are like velcro to our minds. With just a few words he communicated such large truths. So, come take a look at his Parables!
When Jesus addressed a crowd, he ALWAYS spoke in stories and illustrations. Why is that? He knew that stories are like velcro to our minds. With just a few words he communicated such large truths. So, come take a look at his Parables!
When Jesus addressed a crowd, he ALWAYS spoke in stories and illustrations. Why is that? He knew that stories are like velcro to our minds. With just a few words he communicated such large truths. So, come take a look at his Parables!
When Jesus addressed a crowd, he ALWAYS spoke in stories and illustrations. Why is that? He knew that stories are like velcro to our minds. With just a few words he communicated such large truths. So, come take a look at his Parables!
How do you explain the fine-tuning of the universe and the moral laws that people live by? Where did it begin? Join Pastor Craig as he unearths the very nature of God.
How do you explain the fine-tuning of the universe and the moral laws that people live by? Where did it begin? Join Pastor Craig as he unearths the very nature of God.
How do you explain the fine-tuning of the universe and the moral laws that people live by? Where did it begin? Join Pastor Craig as he unearths the very nature of God.
How do you explain the fine-tuning of the universe and the moral laws that people live by? Where did it begin? Join Pastor Craig as he unearths the very nature of God.
We are currently in a season when even before one labor pain has stopped another one has begun. How should the Body of Christ respond and act during this time of crisis and unrest?
We are currently in a season when even before one labor pain has stopped another one has begun. How should the Body of Christ respond and act during this time of crisis and unrest?
Are you feeling the pain of being isolated from the world? Are you lonely and maybe even afraid? This series will ignite hope inside of you as we unearth God’s handiwork during our times of isolation.
Are you feeling the pain of being isolated from the world? Are you lonely and maybe even afraid? This series will ignite hope inside of you as we unearth God’s handiwork during our times of isolation.
Are you feeling the pain of being isolated from the world? Are you lonely and maybe even afraid? This Easter series will ignite hope inside of you as we unearth God’s handiwork during our times of isolation.
Are you feeling the pain of being isolated from the world? Are you lonely and maybe even afraid? This Easter series will ignite hope inside of you as we unearth God’s handiwork during our times of isolation.
We are residents without a country. Want to go home, but there is a hold here. There is a veil and we can’t fully see the other side. Should we be able to we wouldn’t want to stay? That veil is the war inside. I am the war inside. “We are the kids of the in-between.”
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection.
This 18 week series travels chronologically through the life of Jesus Christ from his birth to his death and resurrection
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