Tapestry Community Church: Recent Episodes
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Do all paths lead to God? Many conveniently declare that today as "Coexist" bumper stickers fly off the shelf. That approach, however, requires us to disregard the very words of Jesus and the authority of the Bible itself.
Our tendency is to work for what we have, to perform to prosper. But when it comes to the Gospel and the freedom we find in Christ, that formula leaves us in chains. This message explores the lethality of legalism and how to break free from it.
The Prosperity gospel is alive and well and lining the pockets of countless false teachers today. This message exposes this heresy in light of the whole counsel of scripture and the very character of Jesus Himself.
Beware those who call themselves new apostles and prophets. One of the largest movements in Christianity today, the New Apostolic Reformation, is twisting the truth of scripture in pursuit of power and a kingdom of their own.
Pastor Abram rings us into 2025 with a message on who we are in Christ and where we've come from.
The old adage, "nobody's perfect", is absolutely true! Let yourself off the hook this Christmas. Things don't always go as planned and people don't always respond appropriately. Embrace the imperfection; allow His power and peace to rest on you!
The last thirty days of the year can be a frantic finish or a joyful journey. We make that choice in what we prioritize. Pastor Phil's challenge...Let the Prince of Peace provide the missing peace you so desire this Christmas season.
How do we overcome apathy? Start with gratitude! Practice thanksgiving on a daily basis, not just one Thursday a year. This message explores the heart restoring power of gratitude.
Priorities dictate pursuits. If someone were to look at your calendar and bank statement, what would that tell them about your priorities? This message takes a hard look at what's really driving our lives.
Apathy exposes itself in a lack of enthusiasm, commitment and concern. Pastor Phil addresses apathy in the church today and how it impacts Kingdom growth.
As another election captures the attention of our country, Pastor Phil brings clarity to our role and responsibility as citizens of a greater kingdom.
Pastor Phil takes us on an October journey through the Holy Spirit's function in our lives. This message emphasizes the daily choice we have as believers to be controlled by our own desire or to be directed by the Holy Spirit.
Pastor Phil takes us on an October journey through the Holy Spirit's function in our lives. This message explores the Spirit's role in exposing our sin and redirecting us toward righteousness.
Pastor Phil takes us on an October journey through the Holy Spirit's function in our lives. This message explores the comforting presence of a counselor who never leaves us.
Grace is a word we toss around a lot in church. But what is it, really? Does it mean to "turn a blind eye" or "just let it slide"? This series explores the true meaning and depth of God's grace and the implications it has for our faith. This message explores the evidence of grace received...the giving of grace.
Grace is a word we toss around a lot in church. But what is it, really? Does it mean to "turn a blind eye" or "just let it slide"? This series explores the true meaning and depth of God's grace and the implications it has for our faith. In this message we see grace and truth in action as Jesus encounters the woman at the well.
Grace is a word we toss around a lot in church. But what is it, really? Does it mean to "turn a blind eye" or "just let it slide"? This series explores the true meaning and depth of God's grace and the implications it has for our faith. This first message explores the unmerited favor of God.
Contentment is hard to come by these days. This message explores the secret to contentment as revealed by the Psalmist.
Without God as our foundation, life has no meaning. What are you building your life on? This message asks that question and explores the Psalms for an answer.
What Jerusalem was for the Israelites, the church is for believers today. This message explores how our attitude toward God impacts our view of worship and the church.
This Song of Ascent was sung by the Israelites as they made their way to Jerusalem. Where are you looking for help right now? This message points you in the right direction.
Psalm 119 focuses on God's Word and the importance of knowing and following it. This message walks us through the longest chapter in the Bible.
Billy Nolan continues the LAKE LIFE theme with a message on Jesus' presence with us even when we take our eyes off Him.
Billy Nolan continues our summer theme with LAKE LIFE, a message on how to handle the storms in your life.
God is always there in our time of need, always there to provide shelter and strength. Where might you need that today? This message explores God's protection and provision.
On this Father's Day, we reflect on the depth of God's love for us as fathers and how that impacts our own children.
Psalm 23 is the most famous and quoted of all the Psalms. It speaks of the Lord's protection and provision for His people. David was a shepherd over first his father's flock then of all Israel. Who better to point us to the Good Shepherd.
The Psalms begin with a challenge to choose the right road in life. This message explores the value of following the faithful path.
As we approach summertime, this message gives us a heart check concerning our money and possessions.
On this Mother's Day we celebrate our ladies with a look at the role Mary played in Jesus's life.
Pastor Abram turns our attention to the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus. This message focuses on the priority of prayer in Jesus life.
John's sole purpose in writing his Gospel was for all who read it to believe that Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of man. Do you believe? In this message, Pastor Phil pursues the implications of this critical question.
This message looks at Peter's restoration by Jesus and gives us insight into what is required of us on the "other side" of forgiveness.
Sometimes you just need to do it a little differently! When you're coming up short, listen for the Lord's instruction on changing things up a bit.
People are fickle. How quickly the shouts of "blessed be the King" turn to "crucify him". Jesus' final week comes into focus as He makes His big entrance with the cross looming.
Pastor Abram discusses Jesus' healing of the man at the Gate of Bethesda and challenges us to examine our own lives asking the question 'Are you ready to be healed?'.
Jesus played no favorites. He had compassion on all those He encountered. The woman at the well was no exception. This message reminds us that every person has value and dignity in God's eyes as those created in His image.
Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus moves the Gospel beyond rules and religion to an authentic relationship with God the Father. What does it mean to be born again? We’ll talk about that.
Can you imagine being one of the first? One of those who first responded to Jesus invitation to "follow me". Pastor Phil takes us back to what it meant to be a follower in the first century and what it means for us today.
As Tapestry continues to explore MORE IN '24, Pastor Phil unpacks the parable of the sower and the seed, focusing on what helps and what hurts as we seek to grow and spread our faith in Jesus.
God wants us to be rivers not reservoirs' allowing all that He brings to us to flow through us. How can you give more of your time, talent and treasure in the coming year?
God is able to do so much more than we could possibly imagine. What do you imagine God doing in your life, in the life of His church? What kingdom dream has he placed on your heart that He wants to fulfill beyond your wildest imagination? This message explores the power and purpose of imagining the good things God has for you.
Pastor Phil opens the new year with a challenge to the church to ask for and expect more from God in 2024.
As we prepare our tables for a Thanksgiving feast, we reflect today on the true table of thanksgiving. We acknowledge, as followers of Jesus, His broken body broken for us and His shed blood for the forgiveness of our sin. We do this in remembrance of Him.
Gratitude is the glorious alternative. When challenges arise, when temptations come, when life gets hard; we can cry foul or we can thank our way through it. This message reminds us of that no matter what is going on in our lives, God has given us much to be thankful for.
We are responsible for the decisions we make. God has given us the capacity to overcome and control that which does not honor Him. This message walks you through the keys to Spirit led self-control.
Gentleness rises from a soul secure in the love of God. This message walks us through how to be gentle in a hostile world.
We are continuing in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit. This week Pastor Phil is teaching on faithfulness which is fostered through obedience.
Goodness flows from the heart of God and manifest in the believer's life through compassion and service to others. On the heels of Tapestry's annual SERVE DAY, Pastor Phil interviews those who served and where they saw God's goodness in action.
Associate Pastor Abram Ehl brings this message on kindness; focusing on the fact that Christians can show eternal kindness even when it is inconvenient.
Patience is not only a virtue; it is a fruit of the Spirit. Waiting is one of the most difficult things we do. Waiting for circumstances to change, waiting for God to show up in a situation, waiting for whatever, requires patience. This message walks us through what to do while you wait.
The fruit of the Spirit is the manifestation of Jesus' character in the lives of those who follow Him. Prior to His departure to the right hand of the Father, Jesus left His disciples with something very important...PEACE. How does His peace differ from that of the world? Where do you need His peace today?
It's easy to be cynical, point fingers and say the world is going to hell in a hand basket. It's a far greater challenge to walk by the Spirit and be the change we'd like to see. This series takes a practical look at the fruit of the Spirit and how it manifests in our lives to impact those around us. This first message focuses on the foundation of that fruit...LOVE.
In these dog days of summer we’re reminded how harsh the heat can be. Time and time again in the scripture, God uses fire and heat to symbolize our trials and the work He desires to do in us through them. This message challenges us to view our difficulties differently and allow God to shape us by them.
Gideon acts in the midst of his own personal suffering and the suffering of the whole nation after a life changing encounter with God. This message reminds us that believers can now be confident in their identity, experience forgiveness, and act in the midst of suffering and proclaim the victory of Jesus in every situation.
Paying attention pays dividends in the spiritual life. Are you a noticer when it comes to where God is at work around you? This message challenges us to be attentive to where God is working and join Him there.
Discerning the voice of Jesus among all the other voices in our lives can be a challenge. Having ears to hear, requires us to consistently pause and listen for the voice of truth. This message walks us through what that looks like in our everyday lives.
God often speaks to us in a whisper, developing the discipline of silence enables us to hear His voice more consistently and more clearly. This message encourages us to be still before Him.
It is often necessary to pull away, turn down the noise in our lives and tune into God's still small voice. This message explores the value of solitude and silence as a spiritual discipline.
James Ward brings this message on finding refuge in the Lord. Where do you need shelter from the storm? Be encouraged, the Lord is your ever-present help in times of trouble.
Having recently experienced a major vocational shift, Billy Nolan shares his own identity crisis and why clinging to who God says you are matters.
Gerry Rogers brings this message focusing on Psalm 16 and the reality that God brings us through life and death to true pleasure which is found only in following the path He has designed for us.
Where it all began! This series walks us through the creation narrative, answering the most important questions the human race has. Where did we come from? Why are we here? How did all this come to be? What happened to humanity? This message focuses on the fall of man in Genesis Chapter three.
Where it all began! This series walks us through the creation narrative, answering the most important questions the human race has. Where did we come from? Why are we here? How did all this come to be? This message focuses on the second chapter of Genesis.
Where it all began! This series walks us through the creation narrative, answering the most important questions the human race has. Where did we come from? Why are we here? How did all this come to be? This message focuses on the first chapter of Genesis.
A Sunday of looking back on God's faithfulness to His church. Today, Tapestry makes her final payment on the mortgage and celebrates the journey every step of the way!
With an overwhelming enemy at the gate, Samuel cries out to the Lord on behalf of Israel. God answers his prayers and protects his people, routing the Philistines. Samuel marks this miraculous move of God by setting up an Ebenezer stone to remember God's faithfulness. Do you have Ebenezer stones in your life...stakes in the ground to recall God's faithfulness when challenges come?
Even for those who follow Jesus, doubts and dashed hope can creep in. This passage encourages us that Jesus doesn't abandon us when our faith falters.
HE IS RISEN! HE IS RISEN INDEED!
This Easter message takes us to the empty tomb, exploring man's pursuit of immortality. The resurrection is the only hope humanity has.
This message follows Jesus as He moves toward the cross and gives us insight into how we too should approach the cross. Pastor Phil also answers the question: Why is the cross so important to the Christian faith?
Let's face it. Serving others is inconvenient. It impacts your schedule, your time, your relationships, your... You get the picture. But what if God wants more for us? Luke 5 forces us to think about what would happen if we started reaching out instead of turning in.
Jesus in the Passover is a visual presentation designed to give you a greater understanding of how the Passover meal points to the coming of Jesus and ultimately finds its fulfillment in the Lord's table. Guest presenter Michael Moore leads us on this beautiful journey.
Being faithful to serve, love and share the goodness of Christ takes courage in our culture. But that courage is rewarded as His light shines in the darkness. This message challenges us to stand out in the power of the Spirit.
In a culture hostile to their faith, the early church was faithful to boldly declare the Gospel. Peter led the way, shouting it from the roof tops, inviting all to see. It's hard to argue with a changed life. This message challenges and equips us to be unashamed sharers of Jesus.
The early church didn't just gather in a holy huddle; they turned out with intention to give away what Jesus had given to them. Peter and John led the way, sharing the power and grace of Jesus as they went. Almost all of what we see in the book of Acts occurs outside the walls, beyond the gatherings of the church. This message addresses what that looks like in our culture today and the necessity for the church to get beyond itself...to Turnout!
The early church did not compartmentalize their faith. Jesus was woven into the fabric of their lives. They spent time together in one another's homes, they did life together, they laughed together, they ate together, they were kind to their neighbors. "And the Lord added to their number daily." We'll talk about what that looks like today.
The early church gained momentum by showing up for Jesus and for one another. The language of Acts 2 makes it clear that consistent patterns developed among them; that coming together to worship, fellowship and prayer became a priority. This message addresses what that looks like in our culture today.
We can learn much from the patterns of the early church. It's clear in Acts 2 that these new believers were committed to growing in their faith. Spiritual maturity comes as we devote ourselves, first to Jesus, and then to a pattern of life that fosters growth in Christ. This message walks us through those patterns as prescribed by the early church.
Life would never be the same after Jesus' birth. Everything changed when He entered the world. Hope springs eternal for those who put their trust in Him. This message explores how Jesus changed the world and how He can change your world.
Throughout this Christmas series, we'll be looking at the prophecies of Isaiah some 750 years before the birth of Jesus.
The Israelites responded to Moses' call to give toward the building of the Tabernacle; so much so that he commanded them to stop giving. They were responding to God's faithfulness and miraculous delivery with hearts of gratitude. Generosity flows from a grateful heart. This message focuses on what that looks like in our lives today as faithful followers of Jesus.
Thanking God when times are tough is not our first inclination. But His comfort and presence never leaves us and His faithfulness never fails us. This message walks us through the discipline of thanksgiving, even in difficult times.
Ten Lepers cry out to Jesus to be healed. He heals all ten. Only one came back to thank Jesus. How thankful are you that Jesus has healed and forgiven you? How are you showing your gratitude to Him? This message brings a strong challenge to not take for granted what the Lord has done on your behalf. "Has no one returned to give praise to God?"
Why are we in need of salvation? What's the problem and how has God solved it for us? This message examines our need and God's provision in simple terms. This is a 5th Sunday Family service, so the children will be present with us for entire service.
We'll hear SERVE Day stories from those who rolled up their sleeves this weekend in the community. God has saved us to server others. We're to model the servanthood of Jesus. What does that look like in the life of the believer and how can we be more intentional as the church to serve those around us? This message addresses those questions and challenges us to get beyond ourselves.
Money is always a sensitive subject in the church. What does God expect from us financially? Does the bible tell us how much we should give? Is the way we handle our money a reflection of our heart? This message addresses these questions and more and challenges us to be faithful, cheerful givers.
Who is Jesus? Was He a real person? Why did He come? What impact has He had on human history? Why it matters? This message answers these questions and more as we delve into the historic Jesus and the difference He's made in the world.
Where did we get the Bible? How can we trust the process? How do we know it's true? Are their errors in the Bible? What part does the Bible play in the life of the believer? This message answers these questions and more as we dive into the basics of the Bible.
The church is more than a building on the corner, more than just a place to gather for worship. The church is made up of all those who have placed their faith in Jesus. This message explores what the bible says about the church and challenges each of us to play our part.
Will Jesus literally rule on earth for 1000 years after His second coming? What about the rapture, the tribulation and the end of time as we know it? This message will explore these big questions and emphasize the necessity of staying close to Jesus as that day approaches.
What does the bible say about parenting? Every parent is imperfect, yet the influence we have on our children is immense. This message explores how imperfect parents point their children to Jesus and trust His guidance to care for them.
Does the Bible condone slavery? This message explores the difficult questions surrounding slavery in the scripture.
God says to "be holy because I am holy." What does that mean and how does it happen in the life of a stumbling saint? This message explores how Jesus makes us holy and how we become useful to the Master.
Tapestry is closing the summer with another 5th Sunday Family Service! The kids join us as we continue our focus on looking for God no matter where you are. The kids share where they’ve seen at work this summer. It’s gonna be fun!
Guest Speaker James Ward brings a Two-Part Message on what following Jesus really means. It's counter-intuitive that in laying down our lives we actually find life. James walks us down the sacrificial path.
July 4th is a time to celebrate the freedom we enjoy as a nation. This message focuses on a deeper freedom, the freedom we find in Christ, and exactly what that means for every follower of Jesus.
A Father's Day message, reminding our dads that it's ok to ask for directions when they feel lost.
Guest Speaker Billy Nolan brings a message on the power of Remembering God’s Work in your life.
Jesus calls us to cast our burdens on Him, to come to Him when we're weary, to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. This message helps you put worry away and enjoy each summer day.
Tapestry's Summer Series launches in this 5th Sunday Family Service. We welcome the children into worship with us as we talk about making the most of summer...enjoying the fullness of God no matter where we are or what we're doing.
Contentment is hard to come by in our culture. Everybody wants more. This message follows the Israelites into the desert and gives us four keys to finding contentment.
Mom's do it all; and sometimes just need to be reminded their making a difference. This Mother's Day message encourages and inspires moms to press on and not lose sight of the higher purpose God has for their parenting.
This message calls us to remember the broken body and shed blood of Jesus and walks us through the meaning and significance of the Lord's Supper.
This message calls us to remember the broken body and shed blood of Jesus and walks us through the meaning and significance of the Lord's Supper.
Over 30% of the Gospels are devoted to Jesus' final week on earth. This message walks us through Passion Week and three ways that Jesus' passion revealed itself in those final days.
Jesus demonstrates His sovereignty over death and the grave as a foreshadowing to His own resurrection. His friend Lazarus, in the grave for four days, is restored to life. Jesus makes dead things live. He turns graves into gardens.
Jesus challenges the religious crowd of His day not to just give lip service to their faith but to love God and others with all their hearts. He's challenging us to do the same today. This message closes the series with a challenge to stop acting the part and be an authentic follower of Jesus.
Live your life for an audience of ONE! So many today flaunt their generosity and display it before as many as possible. Jesus said, when we seek the honor of men, we lose the honor of God.
Jesus is clear about what matters most. God is far more interested in our hearts than He is our works; far more concerned about who we are than what we do. This message explores both motive and means when it comes to how we express our faith.
God is not interested in us acting the part. HE invites us into an authentic relationship with Jesus that changes us from the inside out. This message focuses on moving beyond appearance to authenticity as a follower of Christ.
The faults we find in others are most often faults found in ourselves. Jesus challenges us to look within, to sweep off our own front porch before we sweep the porch of another.
The origin of the word "hypocrite" rises from early Greek theater. It literally means, "one who wears a mask, an actor." Jesus reserved some of his harshest words for hypocrites, religious actors who judged far more than they loved. This series helps calls us to identify and crucify the hypocrite within.
The world is full of "unchurched believers" today; those who have chosen to go it alone instead of being part of the community God created for His children. This message focuses on why community matters and how to find a safe place to flourish in the church.
Your quality of life is measured by the quality of your relationships. Loving others well and allowing them to love you well is the key to healthy relationships. This message challenges you to take a relational inventory, pursuing the new as necessary to love and be loved like Jesus.
Children move in and out of phases. Before you know it, it will be time to release them. It's important to leverage that time while you have it. And for the greatest impact, parents and the church need to work together, as we are all on the same mission in the same family.
It's all His! As we pursue the new in '22, this message challenges us to be good stewards of all that God brings our way. Moving forward financially requires us to manage our money and possessions God's way, honoring Him with all we have.
As you pursue the new in '22, prioritize moving forward in your faith. This message walks us through Peter's process of building our faith virtue by virtue.
The new year is upon us with all its hope and promise. It's time to turn the page on '21 and pursue the new in '22. This message walks us through a prayerful process of pursuing the new thing God wants to do in your life in the coming year.
The day after Christmas can be a real downer. The gifts have been opened, the food has been eaten, the family has fled and the house is a wreck. If we're not careful the blues can set in as we tear down the decorations and wait for the credit card statement. This message explores three ways to turn the page in a healthy way after Christmas.
One of Tapestry's favorite Christmas traditions is our family-friendly service that includes Christmas Pageant, worship, and a message.
Life would never be the same after Jesus' birth. Everything changed when He entered the world. Hope springs eternal for those who put their trust in Him. This message explores how Jesus changed the world and how He can change your world.
Hope was delivered with Jesus in an obscure near eastern town some 2000 years ago. Hope for all humanity, hope for salvation, hope for forgiveness, hope for our own deliverance. This message examines what hope in Christ is and is not and encourages us, especially in our weariness, to rejoice in the only eternal hope we have.
Jonah does not end like you'd expect it. Jonah see's God's invitation to the Assyrians as an interruption to his own plan. While Jonah literally ran away in the first chapter, we see by his anger towards God that he is continuing to run away internally. A lot like the older brother of the lost son in Luke 15. At the end of the day, God's grace and mercy does not revolve around our preference. It is perfect and for everyone.
Jonah ran the complete opposite way from God. As long as we are running from God, we will get weary. When you receive God’s word, there will always be a boat going in the other direction. The safest place we will find ourselves spiritually, is in God's will. The running wasn't the issue, it was the direction. Run TO the Father.
We all fear failure and we all fail to varying degrees. This message challenges us not to let that fear keep us from moving forward and provides practical ways to overcome our fear of failure.
Fear of rejection, of not being accepted is a common fear that keeps us at arms length from God and others. This message looks at "rejection traps" and challenges us to find our value and acceptance in Christ alone.
Fear of rejection, of not being accepted is a common fear that keeps us at arms length from God and others. This message looks at "rejection traps" and challenges us to find our value and acceptance in Christ alone.
God clearly calls us to the "least of these"; to move beyond our own comfort and convenience to meet the needs of those around us. Today, we celebrate SERVE Day and hear from those who participated.
Our faith must move beyond words and intentions to action. God has called us to move out of the church and into the community. This message precedes Tapestry's SERVE Day and challenges us to put feet to our faith, roll up our sleeves and work together to meet the needs that surround us.
Jesus demonstrated for us a life of sacrificial service. He calls us out of a self-serving, me first mentality and into an others-focused adventure. This message challenges us to humble ourselves, get out of the "me" box and serve those around us.
God's love is irrevocable in Christ! The moment you surrender your life to Jesus and receive the forgiveness He offers, you are secure for all eternity in the love of God. Jesus sacrifice is greater than our own failures and faults. We can rest in the reality that God's love for us is the same on our worst day as it is on our best day!
As God's children, we can trust that He is working all things together for our good. No need to panic when things don't go your way, no need to question unforeseen direction, no need to walk in desperation. God has a good plan for your life and His good purpose will prevail.
Mindset matters! When we focus on what we desire and try to manufacture our own path forward, frustration ultimately sets in. When turn our attention and surrender our intentions to the leadership of God's Spirit, frustration flees and freedom flourishes.
Whether it's the voice in our head telling us we don't measure up or the accusation of another telling us we're not good enough; condemnation cripples! Jesus came to crush condemnation and set us free from a "less than" lifestyle. This message walks us through how move from "less than" to the life He's promised.
Though the world remains fluid around us, our mission as the church never changes. We are called to be the light of world. Pastor Phil reiterates Tapestry’s vision and calling, challenging the church to remain faithful and Christlike as we enter a season of hope together.
The seventh sign in the book of John is a special one, because of its close connections to Jesus's death and Resurrection on the Cross. Jesus purposely delays this miracle from happening because of the purpose of it: to glorify God. Most miracles don't happen when we want them to. They happen when we are ready and not a moment sooner. Jesus is not just someone who resurrects, He is the Resurrection.
Jesus walks on water. Peter often get's looked down upon because he started to sink. But he got out of the boat. Having knowledge in the Word and confidence in Jesus to "come" when He calls will lead us to embracing the unknown because of our faith in Him. Even if that means going where no man has gone or doing what no man has done, like walking on water.
Jesus heals a man born blind. God wants to use even the greatest challenges we face to bring glory to Himself. Where were you blind but now you see? Who can you tell about the ONE who brought you from darkness to light?
Jesus feeds the 5000. He turns five loaves and two fish into more than enough for a sea of people. With Jesus present, the impossible becomes possible. Where might you need to pick up the pieces of His blessing in your life and give Him the glory for it?
Jesus heals the lamb man at the pool of Bethesda. He asks him, "Do you want to get well?" It's easy, after years of challenge and difficulty, to become comfortable in your condition, no matter how bad it is. The thought of change, of stepping into something new, can hold you back. Where have you become comfortable in your own condition? Do you really want to get well?
When Pigs Fly is a series focused on the miracles of Jesus. The impossible becomes possible when Jesus is present. It's only fitting to begin with His first miracle at a wedding ceremony in Cana. Jesus' mother literally calls Him out to solve a very practical problem. Where might you need to call on Jesus to solve an impossible problem in your life?
During the life-altering year we've come through, it's easy to fall into unhealthy coping patterns. From diet and exercise to spiritual disciplines going to wayside, in searching for relief, we can find ourselves in bondage if we're not careful. On this Fourth of July Sunday, we're talking about reestablishing the freedom only Jesus can provide in our lives.
God has given every follower of Christ spiritual gifts for the purpose of serving and building up the Body of Christ. For many, opportunities to serve outside the home have been few and far between during the pandemic. This message will help you identify your giftedness and reengage in service for the Kingdom. Tapestry needs you! We are reestablishing our ministry teams and we need every part to play their part.
Distraction has been the order of the day this past year. It's time to refocus, reevaluate and reestablish priorities that put God first. This message will help you assess your current priorities in the light of Kingdom living.
Jude's call to the church is to be KEPT. We are to be obedient and keep of calling of our life out in front of us. There will be people who say they know the Lord, but just wear a mask and their heart is empty. None of this is new under the sun. History repeats itself, as if we were stuck in a loop. We can learn from the past for today, which will impact our future.The fate of the unfaithful will be brought to justice by the sovereign One on Judgement Day.
Like the Jews we read about in Haggai, even after you have a set foundation, you can begin to feel stuck. On our spiritual journey, we will wrestle with trials and tribulation, moment's of weakness, temptation to be self-centered. Yet we must continue forward and continue to walk by faith. We have a choice to win the day!
Attitude isn't everything but it plays a huge part in the health and longevity of our relationships. Attitude creates atmosphere and a positive attitude contributes to healthy environments. Scripture tells us to have the attitude of Christ Jesus, humble and helpful. This message shines a light on your attitude and challenges you to evaluate the atmosphere you create.
Mom's do it all; and sometimes just need to be reminded they're making a difference. This Mother's Day message encourages and inspires moms to press on and not lose sight of the higher purpose God has for their parenting.
It is not our decision to speculate who goes to Heaven. Those who go to Heaven have their name written in the Lamb's Book of Life.
Ever wonder what heaven will be like? Of course you do, we all do. This message walks us through what the Bible reveals about the attributes of heaven and our eternal existence there.
Have you ever wondered where Heaven is? The scripture gives us more information on the believer’s final destination than you might think. This message takes a look at where Heaven is now and where it will ultimately be.
God has set eternity in the hearts of men. The resurrection of Jesus secures that eternity for all who believe, establishing heaven as our true home. What will heaven be like? What will we do in heaven? What will we look like? How will we relate to God and others? Is heaven different now than it will be in the future? This opening message lays the groundwork for why heaven matters.
Jesus emptied Himself of His divine nature so that our emptiness could be filled. Those gathered in Jerusalem waving palm branches and shouting "Hosanna" expected Him to fulfill an earthly void and abandoned Him when He didn't meet their expectations. This message explores the emptiness within each of us and the true reason Jesus came.
It is so easy to be defined by the roles we play; a mother, a father, a husband, a wife, a doctor, a nurse, a pastor, a student, etc. Paul challenges us here to allow Jesus and Jesus alone to be the defining influence in our lives regardless of the roles we're in.
As new creations, our focus and priorities shift from the old to the new. This message walks us through how to put off the old and embrace your new identity as a child of God.
Jesus gives us the freedom to rest in our relationship with Him and not live under the tyranny of other's expectations. Religious systems that lift rules above relationship foster guilt, create shame and diminish true freedom. This message reminds us that when Jesus sets us free we are free indeed!
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. There is no other path to God. Any teaching, philosophy or tradition that makes man's effort greater than Christ's atonement is a dead end. Only one path leads to the Father and it must pass through the cross.
There is no endeavor, no pursuit in life greater than the pursuit of Christ. This message challenges us to labor for that which is greater; to become wholehearted followers of Jesus and sharers of the Gospel He brings for the sake of those who are yet to know Him.