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What do you really want? This week at Christmas at the Movies, we are diving into the holiday classic: Home Alone to look at what we really want is answered with God Being With Us.
What If Life Doesn’t Have to Be This Hard?
Ever feel like life is way harder than it needs to be? Like you’re stuck in a cycle of frustration, forcing things to happen, or constantly trying to fix yourself? What if there was a better way? This week in Fruit(Full), we’re diving into “The Jesus Life Is…Easy?“, where we’ll explore how three easy choices can make things…well, easier.
🚨 Warning: Are You Living with These Side Effects? 💊✨
Ever read the warning labels on medications and wonder if the side effects are worth it? What if the same applies to how we live our lives? In Week 2 of Fruit(Full), we’re diving into "Self Life Side Effects", exploring what happens when we live for ourselves versus living in the freedom of the Spirit.
Ever feel like life is just a juggling act of rules and expectations? At C3, we're kicking off our new series, "Fruit(Full)!" Discover how to trade striving for thriving and embrace the freedom Jesus offers. We'll dive into Galatians 5 and unpack how real freedom isn't about escaping but about living fully in God's love.
For most of us, in our lives, forgiveness is conditional—an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth or at least an owed apology. But what if forgiveness could be something more? Something that sets you free, because it’s already been given to you? In the final week of Killer Sermon, we’re diving deep into how Jesus changed the game on forgiveness, moving us from matching wrongs to living in the freedom of grace.
Ever feel like life’s commitments are more about convenience than covenant? 🤔 This Sunday, join us for week 3 of Killer Sermon as we explore what Jesus has to say about divorce, vows, and revenge. It’s not just about rules—it’s about the heart behind them. Discover how true commitment, integrity, and grace can change everything
Ever feel like you're trying to keep it together on the outside, but guilt is eating you up on the inside? In Week 2 of Killer Sermon, we’re going deep—because when it comes to living up to impossible standards, you’ve got two choices: swallow the guilt or guzzle down the grace that overflows. Here's the hard truth: it’s not about your behavior, it’s about your heart. Whether it’s anger, lust, or any other hidden mess, Jesus knows it starts inside. But here’s the good news… See more
Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get it right? What if the rules weren’t there to help you, but to show you how impossible it is to be perfect on your own? That’s the terrifying truth we’ll uncover in Killer Sermon, a new series that exposes the self-righteousness hiding in all of us.
😤 Feeling frustrated lately? You're not alone. It can be as simple as waiting in traffic or way more complicated like feeling completely crushed in your soul. Most of us don't realize it, but there's a "Frustration Phrase" we keep repeating to ourselves. Discover the phrase in week 3 of Jesus Gets Frustrated. #JesusGetsUs #FrustrationFree #SundayAtC3
Ever feel like your efforts go unnoticed? 😔 You're not alone. Learn one secret that can help you feel appreciated (even when nobody shows it). #JesusGetsUs #TheInvisibleMVP #SundayAtC3
Ever wondered if your doubts could actually strengthen your faith? 🤔Discover how questioning can lead to a deeper, more authentic faith journey with Jesus. #JesusGetsUs #EmbracingDoubt #SundayAtC3
Ever find yourself haunted by past hurts? You're not alone. Join us as we delve into how to overcome the pain that lingers from yesterday. From scars to healing, we'll uncover the power of forgiveness and restoration.
Have you ever felt the sting of an insult or offense? You're not alone, Jesus has Been. In this message, we'll explore how to navigate hurt and offense like Jesus did. From family skepticism to religious opposition, we'll learn how to rise above the offense and choose freedom by pouring out the poison in your life and ultimately not drinking the anitfreeze! #BeenThere #DontDrinkAntifreeze #SundayAtC3
😡 Ever felt anger boiling up inside you? 🤬 You're not alone...Jesus has "Been There". Join us as we explore how to handle anger like Jesus did. From road rage to flipping tables, we'll discover how to channel our emotions in a way that honors God and heals others. BLearn how to navigate anger and live a life of love. #BeenThere #AngryLikeJesus #SundayAtC3
What if you could change your life in a profound way and didn't have to add one new thing to your schedule?
Did you know that Jesus, the ultimate example, listened to people and shared meals with them? In this message, we'll show you a simple way of listening and eating with others can lead to an Epic Life. 🍽️👂 Let's learn how to truly love and connect with others in a simple way. Let's change the world together, one meal at a time!
Feel some road rage in life? This Father's Day at C3 Church, we're tackling the topic head-on in our current series, James: 5 Tools To Shape Your Faith. Join us as we explore how to kill the road rage and find peace on the streets, at work, in your home, etc.
Ever stuck your foot in your mouth? We've all been there! Tomorrow at C3 Church, we're diving into James 3 and exploring the power of our words. Join us as we learn how to open our mouths wisely and avoid unnecessary foot-in-mouth moments. Join us at 9:30 am or 11 am in-person or catch us live online at 11 am. Let's shape our faith in James: 5 Tools To Shape Your Faith.
#JamesSeries #PowerOfWords
Ever caught yourself showing favoritism? We all do it, but why? Join us this Sunday at C3 Church for Week 2 of our James series as we tackle the topic of favoritism and its impact on our relationships. Discover practical insights on how to overcome this tendency and treat others with love and fairness. Don't miss out! See you at 9:30 am or 11 am in-person, or join us online at 11 am. Let's shape our faith together in James: 5 Tools To Shape Your Faith. 🛠️ #JamesSeries #OvercomingFavoritism
When life seems really unfair, what do you do when there’s nothing you can do? 😔 Have you ever questioned why bad things happen to good people? If you've struggled with this, you're not alone. Then Sunday, we’re going to be looking at one thing that may give your pain purpose.
Join us on an epic style adventure as we unlock the secrets to dressing like a boss and living your best life. From nailing that perfect outfit for a night out to effortlessly slaying your professional attire, Colossians 3 has all the fashion tips to help you level up your style game.
Do you ever find yourself consumed with worry about the future, unable to sleep at night? You're not alone. Worry is a common experience, but it doesn't actually solve anything. In fact, it often makes things worse by robbing us of our peace of mind and preventing us from taking action.
This Mother's Day, join us at C3 Church for the final week of our series, Here's Your Red Flag, as we explore not only how Jesus handled worry, but some action steps to help us not be worried to death either. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to overcome worry and live a life of trust and peace. See you at 9:30 or 11 or online at 11 am!
Have you ever found yourself feeling jealous or resentful towards someoneon else's success or happiness? It's easy to focus on what we don't have instead of what we do. When we compare ourselves to others and resent God's blessings in their lives, we miss out on seeing the blessings and happiness in our own. But thankfully there's a solution! Learn how to not let jealousy steal your joy.
We all have blind spots—the problem is they’re so obvious to everyone but us! Maybe it’s a tendency toward anger or dishonesty or control or discontentment—whatever it is, it’s in the way. It’s time to start recognizing the Red Flags in our own lives and what to do when we see them in others. Here’s Your Red Flag
A perfect relationship. A perfect family. A perfect career. When we see others who have what we want, our lives seem lacking. The temptation to compare is as near as your next chat with a friend, trip to the store, or check-in on social media. And whether you come out on top or come up lacking, there is simply no win in comparison. It's a trap
We all have blind spots—the problem is they’re so obvious to everyone but us! Maybe it’s a tendency toward anger or dishonesty or control or discontentment—whatever it is, it’s in the way. It’s time to start recognizing the Red Flags in our own lives and what to do when we see them in others. Here’s Your Red Flag
Join us for Easter at C3 as we explore the Great News of the Whole Gospel. Have you ever messed up and tried to cover it up? We all have, and it's not a great feeling. But the resurrection of Jesus brings us hope and forgiveness. Jesus died on the cross and rose again, offering us full forgiveness…but that’s not all! What if this amazing rescue story has even larger implications for your life no matter how many times you’ve heard (or not heard) this story!
Join us as we explore the story of Zacchaeus and learn about finding purpose. A life without purpose is boring, and a life with the wrong purpose is wasted. Let Zacchaeus' encounter with Jesus inspire you to find your purpose. Come discover how devoting yourself to more than just yourself can lead to a more meaningful life. See you this week at 9:30 or 11 am, or join us live online. #FindYourPurpose #LiveWithPurpose #Zacchaeus #MeaningfulLife
Do you ever wonder if your life has a greater purpose? Are you searching for something more? Join us for week 6 of our series, "The Code," as we check out the parable of the sower and discover how we can live a life that produces something that will last.
Jesus invites us to join His mission, where we change one life at a time and, in turn, change the world, just like He did. Learn more about the details of the mission He’s given you and some key things that will always get in the way of you finding or fulfilling your purpose. Don’t miss this week at 9:30 or 11 am or here live online. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #TheSower #TheCode #WeAreOnMission
Week 5 of The Code is here! This week's code is We are Servants. Join us this Sunday as we continue to unlock the code to living a life of purpose and meaning by learning to be true servants and live like Jesus. Let's learn to lift up others, by willfully going to the back of the line because servants are always second. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #WeAreServants #BeSecond
Are you one of those people that’s constantly losing things? It’s one of the worst feelings in the world. But even worse is when you actually feel like something or someone is missing from your life. If you feel like there’s got to be more to life then you definitely do not want to miss week 4 of our series: The Code. We’ll discover through the parable of the prodigal son what matters most to God and in return should matter to us. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #TheProdigal #TheCode"
Week 3 of The Code is here! This week's big idea is all about taking God seriously but never ourselves. The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector teaches us the importance of approaching God with humility and acknowledging our need for His grace and forgiveness. We don't have to take ourselves too seriously because it's not about us, it's about God! Join us this Sunday as we continue to unlock the code to living a life of purpose and meaning. Let's learn to live and love like Jesus and help others do the same. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #PhariseeOrTaxCollector #Humility #TheCode
Our purpose is to help you find your purpose and each week of the code explores how one of Jesus’ parables leads to our purpose for His Kingdom. The parable of the talents or three servants shows that everything we have comes from God, but it’s not our job to hoard it or keep it” We have to focus on how we can maximize and multiply all that we have been given for Him and others. That’s why we want to be a great church FOR the Tri-state…not IN it! Don't miss week 2 of The Code this Sunday. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #ParableOfTheTalents #CommunityForOthers #TheCode
Have you ever struggled with trying to love others? We are pretty sure you have since you’re human. We all love the concept of Jesus loving us without any boundaries, but what about when He asks us to do the same with others? That’s where we want to have some stipulations in place. We all have our boundaries, but loving and living like Jesus knows no bounds. Join us this Sunday to unlock the code to living a life of purpose and meaning! We are going to explore our church's operating system and discover how Jesus leads us towards a life filled with love and kindness. Loving others like He did,no matter where they come from or what they've been through. #FindYourPurpose #LiveLikeJesus #GoodSamaritan #TheCode"
It’s now become a tradition after every NFL game that several players exchange jerseys with members of the opposing team that they admire or want to show respect. Now that you’re in the game, it’s time to make sure you’re geared up! Join this Super Bowl Sunday as we “Put on” our jerseys!
Are you tired of feeling like your worth is based on following rules? Maybe it’s a set of religious rules or just some rules that someone else or you have placed on yourself? It's time to join a new team. A new team with new goals where love, not rules, is the priority. Jesus invites us to love one another as He has loved us, to lay down our lives for each other and to show the world His love. Join us for the first week of a new series called Get in the game and experience the new life-changing movement that’s still going on today.
Have you ever regretted a dumb decision you’ve made? Don’t feel bad, because we all have! We find ourselves wishing we could have that choice or moment back as a do-over. However, we also know that life just doesn’t work that way. But what if we could actually make better decisions? What if a couple of simple questions could guarantee you always make better decisions for the rest of your life? If you’d like your auto-response to be turning tough decisions into great decisions, then don’t miss the final week of Auto-Response this Sunday at C3 or watch live online.
Even if you don't often read the Bible, you've probably heard of the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. But, what got him in that situation to begin with? Join us for week 4 of our “Auto Response” series as we learn how to get closer to God.
When we’re pushed to our limit, we have a choice to make. Will we choose the path of least resistance or will we have the courage to take a Stand?
Is your life is moving in the direction you want? What if you could change directions? Why we do what we do may be more important than you know. Learn on simple but key step to getting your life back tomorrow at 9:30, 11 am or online!
What if becoming the person you want to be starts long before the moment you make a decision? Before you click "buy," before you take one more bite, or before you lash out at the people you love. Can the decisions you make today help you live the life you really want tomorrow? Let's learn together in our new message series, Auto-Response
Many people think that rules like the Ten Commandments are what allows us to have a relationship with God. Keep the rules and God is happy, don’t keep them and well…you know. But let’s be honest, if the rules aren’t the way to get right or make God happy, then why would He ever create them. Join us this Sunday to see how rules were never criteria for a relationship but more of a confirmation of it.
If you are like me, you like to be in control. This can be especially true during the holidays. We want everything perfect and when things don’t go our way we get confused and disturbed. Join us this week when we learn how to give God control, because he controls it all anyway.
Someone once said, “Never let bitterness make a home in your heart; raise the rent and kick it out.” Join us as we continue our “Travel Light” series where we learn how to let go of that bitterness.
Especially at the holidays, it is easy to turn our focus on stuff. More for us and more stuff to give as gifts. Join us this Sunday as we learn to let go of stuff and focus on what matters.
As the Holiday season is starting up, it’s common for people to feel weighed down by family relationships, financial pressure, and distractions.. Let’s learn how to determine what’s most important and how to let go of the daily distractions we face every day.
“Why would I go to the church?...I already feel bad enough about myself!” Sadly, that's the view most people have towards the church in the Bible Belt. At C3, we like to say that we love you just the way you are but care too much about you to let you stay there. This idea comes from Jesus. He loves us too much to let us keep living the way we have been, but He knows that we can’t “get better”. We can only “start over”. Join us this Sunday to find the one thing that answers some of life’s biggest problems.
Have you ever met someone who just thinks they are the most important person in the room? Annoying, isn't it? But what if we are more wrapped up with our own titles than we think? Join us for week 4 of “Pharisectomy” as we continue to dissect what it means to be a true Christ follower.
It’s easy for us to put on a mask in public and act a certain way, but in privacy we are a completely different person. The Bible tells us this is called hypocrisy and Jesus has zero tolerance for it. Join us this week as we find out the freedom and forgiveness that comes with taking off the mask.
One of the most famous Angry Jesus moments in the Bible is when He’s flipping tables and chasing people with a whip. But, why did He do that? Jesus saw insiders that didn’t care or want outsiders to have access to God and it ticked Him off. But before we all agree, what if we have become or start acting like the insiders ourselves? He came to give us an all-access pass to a relationship with our heavenly Father; the relationship we’ve been created for. He’ll throw tables or animals or people out of the way to give us this all-access pass. He even gave up his own life for it. Join us this Sunday to see what happens when insiders and being good gets in the way.
Look: Rules are a good thing. They help us keep order. They allow us to know clearly what expectations we are supposed to meet. But, what if sometimes we can be so hung up on the rules that we fail to remember the reason they are even there? Join us as we kick off a new series at C3, “Pharisectomy” to see what may happen when rules get in the way.
What you see is not all there is. The Bible says, "We are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world..." (Eph 6:12). Join us for the final week of Made For More as we learn how to not only fight but win during our Made For More journey.
You were born with a God-given mission for your life. Through each person that God brings into this world he also gives birth to a mission. It is knowing and living out your God-given mission that brings purpose, meaning and a fulfilling way to make a difference with your days. Exciting stuff, huh? And here is the good news – it maybe easier than you think!
The church is pictured in the Bible as an army that the gates of hell shall not prevail against. It is a family, the household of faith. It is referred to as a bride, the bride of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12 the church is seen as a body, the body of Christ. The church is not a building, place, or event. It’s life! It is followers of Jesus doing life together! Join us this Sunday in-service or online to learn how "your part" is just as important as anyone else and how you've maybe been designed for that specific part.
Do you find yourself serving God and others because of guilt? Most of the time we are motivated because we are asked a million times and finally from feeling guilty. Join us this week as we continue to find out we are Made for More. God sent his son to bring good news and the good news is God doesn’t want you to feel guilty. He wants us to move from more guilt to more love.
Every follower of Jesus is made to BE the unique masterpiece God designed them to be within the context of a healthy, biblical community of faith. Like Paul's letter to the church, we want a vision so audacious that it pushes beyond the needs of just “running C3”. Join us this Sunday as we run towards the dream of fulfilling “God’s Kingdom mission"....and it starts with you!
Have you ever wished there was an Instruction Manual for life? What if there was! A guy named Paul that lived over 2,000 years ago actually gives us a manual for why we’re here and what role the church plays in our individual purpose. Join us tomorrow at in-person or online to start discovering your true purpose.
Do you ever feel like you are running up a hill when dealing with others? Do you wish they could understand what you are going thru? Join us this Sunday as we finish up the Summer Mix Tape series and find out how to deal with difficult people.
It's natural for all of us to try to find loopholes to the rules. We try to figure out what we can get away with and still be okay. We tend to take this same mindset into our relationship with God, but it doesn’t work. When we opt for loopholes and workarounds, we find ourselves in a category no one wants to be in: hypocrites. Join us this Sunday to learn how to avoid being the one thing we all despise.
Worry—it's universal. It's as much a part of life as breathing. Yet Jesus said, Don't. Don't worry! Easier said than done. . .we'll explores all that Jesus had to say about worry. You'll discover where worry comes from, why it's so difficult to overcome, and what you can do to conquer it.
The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It?s far greater than your family, your career, or even your wildest dreams and ambitions. Do you know why you exists...or even better how others can help you find your purpose? Don't miss the final week of At The Movies to learn how to find your purpose.
Have you ever been mean to someone simply because they were mean to you? But getting even doesn’t end the cycle of hurt, does it? The problem is we all feel like our only choice is to either ignore or retaliate...but what if Jesus teaches a third option...a better option? So instead of getting even, let’s get ahead this Sunday at C3.
We’re having an early 4th of July party at C3 where we’ll be singing songs, playing games and watching part of a movie all while letting our CrossKids Takeover over this Sunday.
What do you think of when you hear the word church. It may be a building or an event...but the real Church, God's chosen people, are ultimately sent on a mission to make his name known everywhere they go through everything they do. Join us this Sunday in-person or online for the final week of Next Door as we discover how we Gather to Scatter.
We're coming together across the Tri-State as local churches join together for the same series to become better neighbors. When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment of all, his answer was clear and concise: Love God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:28-31). This is what matters most to Jesus. How do we live a life that pursues the great command to love God with our all and to love our neighbor as ourselves? This series serves as a way to begin a new conversation in our church family and asking are we truly doing what matters most to Christ. What is the evidence that we truly love God and love our neighbor?
We're coming together across the Tri-State as local churches join together for the same series to become better neighbors. When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment of all, his answer was clear and concise: Love God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:28-31). This is what matters most to Jesus. How do we live a life that pursues the great command to love God with our all and to love our neighbor as ourselves? Don't miss week 3 of Next Door.
We're coming together across the Tri-State as local churches join together for the same series to become better neighbors. When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment of all, his answer was clear and concise: Love God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:28-31). This is what matters most to Jesus. How do we live a life that pursues the great command to love God with our all and to love our neighbor as ourselves? Don't miss week 2 of Next Door.
We're coming together across the Tri-State as local churches join together for the same series to become better neighbors. When Jesus was asked what is the greatest commandment of all, his answer was clear and concise: Love God and love your neighbor (Mark 12:28-31). This is what matters most to Jesus. How do we live a life that pursues the great command to not only love God but love our neighbor as ourselves? Don't miss the first week of Next Door!
Is happiness dependent on whatever life throws our way or do we have a say in the matter? We can find peace amongst chaos, contentment despite limitations, and joy even in our lowest moments. What if God actually gives us a secret to this happiness? Join us for the final week of Chasing Happy to find out how.
We can only find true happiness in a who, not a what. Blurb:It is fun to get new stuff. As a kid we think happiness is found in toys, games and electronics, but the truth is as we get older, the what's just get more expensive. What's give us temporary joy, but to find true joy we must look toward the WHO. The Who is Jesus Christ.
Looking for happiness? Try unfollowing. Everything around you wants you to believe a person, product, or lifestyle can bring you fulfillment. It's easy to fall for these empty promises and find yourself frustrated when they bring you to a dead end. But what if the answer has more to do with you than you realize? Join us this Mother's Day as we explain what that really means for you.
It’s been said before that death is a part of life. But what if there were benefits to both life and death? Join us for week 2 of our “Chasing Happy” series as we explore how meaningful life can bring us satisfaction.
Do you feel happy? If not, you are not alone. The fact is that over 70 percent of Americans say they are not happy. Join us this Sunday, to find out how to have true joy and hope in the future.
Many who avoid the Church do not reject Jesus or the Good News of the Gospel; they have “rightfully” avoided religion and a transactional way of relating to God. Let’s be honest…the idea of working hard to please God and earn his approval doesn’t really sound like Good News. What if there is no grand, cosmic scale that God uses to keep track of your good deeds and church attendance. In Christ, you are a son or daughter of the King of Kings with God’s perfect love. Nothing to earn or prove, the pressure is off! Join us for one of three identical gatherings or online on Easter to discover the “Best News You’ve Never Heard”.
Do you know the plan for your life? Jesus knew what his mission was for his life and he knew when it was completed. Join us this Sunday to find out if you have unfinished business.
Ever notice that what you think will satisfy doesn’t? Money, success, homes, relationships and even family often promise more than the seem to deliver. You always want more. Why? This week, join us for week 5 of Seven Mile Miracle to discover how to quit searching for more.
The call we never expect…the diagnosis that knocks us off our feet…the regrets that keep us up at night. How could God let it happen? Why didn't He answer that prayer? What does it mean when He feels distant? The good news is He welcomes our questions. If you’re struggling to make sense of your suffering, don’t miss this Sunday at C3 as we talk about “Why God?”
Do you feel worried, depressed, overwhelmed? It could be a result from being disconnected with Jesus. There is no better time than the Easter season to reconnect and remain in a relationship with Jesus. Join us this Sunday to find out how to remain in Christ.
Suffering is a part of life that everyone deals with, and no one likes. It’s one of those things we can all agree is tough. But we don't normally all react the same to it. Join us this weekend for week 2 of our “7 Mile Miracle” as we make our next stop at “Mile 2: Salvation”.
There’s so much pain and hurt in the world, sometimes it's hard to see anything else. But what if, when we looked around, all we saw was love? The greatest sacrifice in history shows us how to make it happen. Join us for a brand new series during Lent called Seven Mile Miracle and let’s learn the first step in being loved by and loving like Jesus.
Has someone let you down? Maybe it was someone that you thought you could trust with your life. The fact is people will let you down and it hurts. Join us for the final week of our series, Greater Reward, to see how Jesus shows us to act in those situations.
Let's be real. Things don't always go as planned. How do we normally react? Get angry? Cry? Give up? Jesus dealt with this problem & showed us exactly what to do. Join us for week four of our “Greater Reward” series, “The Struggle is Real.”.
Does your life ever feel stagnant or full of struggle? One day your obituary will run in the local newspaper. What will it say? Will it say that you lived a truly great life? That you made the most of the opportunities you were given and created a legacy that will last? Or will it say that you just got by, doing the best you could? You don’t have to settle for mediocrity. You can be great with one simple life principle. Do you want it? Join us during week 3 of Greater Reward to find out how.
Some things just go better together. Like beans and rice...Peanut Butter and jelly. On their own, they serve a purpose. But together, they complement each other and create endless possibilities. It’s the same with people—we all have a purpose, but we’re not meant to function alone. Don't miss week 2 of Greater Reward as our Small Groups Director Matt McClellan shares the one thing we all need.
Sometimes, it’s hard to give when no one is watching. It’s even harder to be generous when you feel like you don't have enough to give. Whether it’s time, talent or treasure, we can often feel like we don't match up to others. But Jesus shows that’s not always the case. Join us for our new series, “Greater Reward” as we find out what to do when we don't have enough.
In Jesus’ time on Earth, He wasn’t interested in token gestures. He didn’t care about outward behavior. He shook up anyone whose faith was lukewarm, and He brought hope to the broken, the lost, and those tangled in sin by showing them what truly following Him looked like.
very new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. But often these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are often inherently self-centered. To live the life God has for us, we must be willing to reject our own comfort for the good of others. It’s not easy, and it sure isn’t comfortable. But when you deny yourself, God can do so much more.
The idea of property is a big deal in our culture. It was even a bigger deal in Jesus’ times. But what if the property you have isn’t really yours? Would you take care of it differently? Join us for week two of our “Selfless” series to see how to take care of God’s property.
Every new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. But often these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are often inherently self-centered. To live the life God has for us, we must be willing to reject our own comfort for the good of others. It’s not easy, and it sure isn’t comfortable. But when you deny yourself, God can do so much more.
Small disciplines. Big results.
Change isn’t easy, but it isn’t impossible, either. Your future self is a result of the decisions you make each day. In this message, we’ll see how a few small habits can change how you see yourself today and can transform you into the person you want to be tomorrow.
Do you feel overwhelmed, dissatisfied, and stuck in a rut? Wishing your day-to-day life could improve? God's Word is your guide to brighter days. When life hands you choices, choose Better.
From the latest headline to social media comments, to the person who just cut you off in traffic—there are plenty of opportunities to be offended each day. But what if we decided to respond differently to those around us? Together, let’s learn how to live with No Offense.
For some, the holidays bring joyful memories. But many of us find ourselves clinging to mistakes we’ve made and can’t forgive. The Ghosts of Christmas Past don't have to linger in the present. Let’s talk about forgiving ourselves this week
While we hope for joy and peace, life doesn’t always cooperate. Painful memories and our own insecurities can get magnified at this time of year. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Join us this Sunday as we talk about labels in Ghosts of Christmas Past.
We all want peace and joy. We also know that gratitude is the gateway to peace and thankfulness brings joy. The problem is that during difficult times, negativity can seem like the easy choice. But it's not the best choice. Change your perspective and find some encouragement this Sunday at Trent finishes our series with the Cure for Complaining.
It’s safe to say that most people are fans of Jesus. It’s his followers that people have a hard time dealing with sometimes. But what if that’s what makes Christianity so complicated? Join us as we continue our series, Didn’t See It Coming, and find out why Jesus for us can be a problem.
Have you ever wondered what job God has called you to do? Join us this Sunday for week two of our series, “Didn’t See it Coming” and you might be surprised at the answer.
Have you ever heard the saying “WWJD”? What would Jesus do? Christians have used it for t-shirts and bumper stickers...some even bought bracelets as a daily reminder. But, how many of us really understand what Jesus really did? Join us this Sunday as we kick off a brand new series, “Didn’t See It Coming” and learn What Would Jesus “Really” Do.
Have you ever really wondered what it means to be a “good person”? We use the phrase all the time. But the word “good” by our own standards is a relative term. Join us as we continue our “Win At Home” series to learn when good just isn’t good enough.
Do you ever feel like your life doesn’t matter? Ever feel like you are not being seen by the people around you? The good new is you do not have to have sight to be seen by God. Join us for the final week of Win at Home to find your value.
The greatest enemy to the life you want may be the life that you’re living. Jesus lived his life through unhurried rhythms of grace—we need to do the same. You will have time for what you chose to have time for. The solution is not more time, the solution is more of what matters most. Learn to live for what matters most tomorrow at C3.
Pride is a sin that most of struggle with, but we do not think it is that “bad.” Join us for week 2 of “Win at Home” and find out how your struggle with pride will cause you to fall and fail our family if we let it. With God’s help, we can conquer pride and Win at Home.
No one likes to be defined as “needy”. But, when it comes to our prayer life, Jesus shows us that we are just that; needy, dependent, sinners that trust in God alone. Join us as we kick off our new series, “Win At Home” and learn how to win with prayer.
Cynicism and negativity may be the easy choice, but they're not the best choice. If you seek what’s good, you’ll see what's good. Let's embrace the way we're created to live and let gratitude be our guide.
We all like to be successful, but we don’t want to forget how important it is to be significant. Join us this week to learn how to care like Jesus.
They say that money makes the world go round. But, what if we recognized money as a tool to be used for God’s kingdom, instead of a treasure that must be hoarded? Join us Sunday when we look at what it means to be intentional with the blessings God has given us.
Many people believe Christianity is all about staying out of trouble. But a life following Jesus is not about avoiding something. It’s about becoming something. Join us Sunday at 9:30 or 11 am (online) to discover how to do more than behave.
Don’t you just love a good celebration? Whether it’s birthday parties, graduations, weddings, we do a great job of celebrating God’s outpouring of goodness on others! Except for when we don’t. Maybe you can be a little bitter, envious, downright angry at how other people's lives are going compared to your own. Join us tomorrow at C3 as we see how to deal with jealousy.
Everyone wants to feel content and happy as opposed to lonely and empty. We all dream of a trouble-free life made possible by something. But most of us don’t know what really makes us happy. What if the secret to true happiness isn’t hiding “Under The Bridge” somewhere and is simpler than you realize. Join as we explore what really makes people happy.
It can be difficult to believe in a God we cannot see. We wonder why God didn’t answer our prayers, why God allows suffering, or why we can’t feel His presence. God may not meet all your expectations—but that’s good news! If you've been praying and praying and confused because nothing is changing then this weekend is just for you.
We all enjoy listening to our favorite summer playlists. Whether we are heading to the beach, the lake or the water park, we love to have those special tunes playing in the background. Join us the next few weeks as some of our pastors share a hit song from their playlist with the belief that it has something to say to all of us in our journey of faith.
Everyone is invited to follow Jesus. Being bad or a doubter doesn't disqualify you either. The great benefit of following Jesus is a faith that overcomes our fear of the future or our current circumstances. It's a faith that gives us peace. But what do people who follow Jesus look like? Join us for the final week of Games People Play to find out.
We all can play games when it comes to our faith. We don’t take the warnings of God very seriously, we play favorites with the people in our lives, and we compromise our integrity when there is something to be gained. But our faith is not something to be taken lightly. We want to give God our very best, every day, and to live out His word. We want to have a meaningful life and stop playing games, and truly live out what it means to follow Jesus.
We all can play games when it comes to our faith. We don’t take the warnings of God very seriously, we play favorites with the people in our lives, and we compromise our integrity when there is something to be gained. But our faith is not something to be taken lightly. We want to give God our very best, every day, and to live out His word. We want to have a meaningful life and stop playing games, and truly live out what it means to follow Jesus.
We all can play games when it comes to our faith. We don’t take the warnings of God very seriously, we play favorites with the people in our lives, and we compromise our integrity when there is something to be gained. But our faith is not something to be taken lightly. We want to give God our very best, every day, and to live out His word. We want to have a meaningful life and stop playing games, and truly live out what it means to follow Jesus.
Pride. Following Christ isn’t a competition. So why do so many of us treat it like one? It can be easy to let pride take over when God has blessed us with strong relationships, great careers, or exceptional talent — but a humble heart beats any of those things. This Graduation Sunday, let’s dig into that this during week 2 of Stop Going To Church.
We all want to see broken lives mended. We want to see the hurting healed. We want peace and love to drown out chaos and anger. But it doesn’t always happen just because we hope it will. It happens when we Stop Going to Church and start doing something even better
God sees me even when I feel forgotten. That he sees a future for me that I don’t yet see for myself, so I can trust him.
Do you ever feel like you are trying to do the right thing, but it still ends wrong. Does it ever feel like the universe is against you? Don't miss the final week of our series - Jesus Rants.
Jesus said that our lives should be centered on love and we all like when love seems easy. But what happens when life gets a bit more difficult? How do we live in love when our spouse is upset? Or when they’ve truly hurt us? Or we’ve hurt them? When the kids are misbehaving? When you get multiple angry emails in one day? When the board wants to fire you? Typically in these kinds of situations, we tend to define love as either “being nice” or “getting tough,” or, more commonly, to try to find some kind of balance between the two. But what if Jesus offers a third way. A way that's better than starting Facebook fights nor just saying, "whatever works for you". Learn how to live and love a better way...the third way.
We all like to picture Jesus always smiling, never angry and always saying something encouraging. But what if that’s not the complete picture. Jesus said and did some difficult things. Things like cursing a figure tree and calling out people who thought they were doing everything right. Some of these things are even difficult to understand. Join us for Jesus Rants as we try to discover what Jesus meant.
We all like to picture Jesus always smiling, never angry and always saying something encouraging. But what if that’s not the complete picture. Jesus said and did some difficult things. Things like cursing a figure tree and calling out people who thought they were doing everything right. Some of these things are even difficult to understand. Join us for Jesus Rants as we try to discover what Jesus meant.
Easter is all about the good news, but what if we haven't been treating it as good news but just more to do's . Learn how big and important the gospel for every part of your life.
Have you wanted to give up lately? We’ve all had to deal with so many disappointments and difficulties we not only want to quit, but we feel like God has quit on us. But even when life gets hard, God is still moving and working. As the story of Elijah the prophet shows, even when you say, “I’m done,” God is not done with you.
Uncertainty causes a lot of anxiety. We have a sinking feeling we won’t be able to handle the challenges that are coming. The truth is, God’s plans often require more of us than we think we can give. But the story of Moses reminds us that God does not call the qualified, He qualifies the called. You can face whatever is ahead of you, because of the God who is beside you.
Do you feel like you've lost a little passion or excitement during the last year? What if we have been viewing passion all wrong and the Bible has a better way to live with passion and motivation?
Jesus says we need to be ready. So, what should we be getting ready for? Join us this Sunday outdoors at 9:30 am or 11 am indoors or live online to learn the most important preparation you can make.
If you’re alive, then you’ve probably struggled with worry. Some people worry a lot, while others occasionally allow things to preoccupy our thoughts. No matter how often or how little, it’s wise for us to learn how to navigate this monster that we allow to steal our peace and hijack our faith. Check out C3 this Sunday to learn what causes this warning light to keep showing up.
What really makes for a happy life? A dream job, a bigger house, or a new relationship? If you’re always hungry for the next big thing, but frustrated because it never seems to satisfy, you might be in the endless pursuit of more. It’s time to start chasing after something real.
In this message, we'll help you discover three "more" warning lights and one solution that checks each light.
As we finish our series How Not To Pray, Do you think if we ask God enough to do something he will do it? Or is there more to it than that? Join us outdoors at 9:30 am or indoors or live online at 11 am.
“Just stop it!” doesn’t really work when it comes to changing hurtful actions, bad habits, or negative thoughts in our lives (or in others). What if all that junk is actually a symptom of something else? Would you be interested if one little "hack" could help you actually get to the source of everything you struggle or are tempted with? Learn about where your junk really comes from and how we can move away from our particular brand of sin and find freedom.
We have a tendency to carry painful parts of our past with us: resentment against people who’ve hurt us, mistakes we’ve made, or even bitterness toward God. Learn how to let go of the weight you are carrying against others and themselves, and how the pain we hold on to weighs us down and keeps us from stepping into the freedom that God has for us.
Do you ever worry that you don't have enough or even worse what about those times when you actually don't have enough? Maybe what you have (or don't) isn't nearly as important as how you think and who you know. Don't miss week 3 of our new series "How Not To Pray" tomorrow outdoors at 9:30 am or live indoors or online at 11am.
Prayer is often a battle between two kingdoms—yours and God’s. And let’s be honest, it’s hard to focus on God’s Kingdom when your life is filled with problems. Jesus shows us a practical way to put God’s kingdom ahead of ours every time we pray. Join us to figure out the best prayer ever.
If you have ever felt like prayer is complicated, then you are in good company. The disciples also wanted Jesus to show them how to pray. Surprisingly, it's not nearly as complicated as we make it.
Some people want to please God with their lives, but what does that honestly look like? God isn't seeking public speakers, amazing leaders, the best-looking people, or those with the most Instagram followers. God is seeking true worshipers.
Some people want to please God with their lives, but what does that honestly look like? God isn't seeking public speakers, amazing leaders, the best-looking people, or those with the most Instagram followers. God is seeking true worshipers.
You probably have a picture of what God should be doing...the way the story should go. Except it doesn’t always turn out that way. As a result, many people conclude that God isn’t real, or that he isn’t all-powerful or all-loving. But what if, God can give you hope when your story doesn’t make sense. God always writes a better story than you can….even when you don’t see it.
We want want to help others, but if we are honest, most of us don’t. According to Jesus if we want to be “Like A Good Neighbor” we have to do four things.
Have you ever wished you could just be better? Healthier, friendlier, more joyful or even closer to God? Maybe you would take a step if it wasn't so complicated? Discover how your first step may not be as complicated as you think.
Following Jesus is costly, but how do you count the cost? Join us for the final week of our Beyond Me series.
Should you always turn the other cheek? If not, then how do you know the right response. We all have battles, but God gives us a plan to be victorious. Victory isn’t what you conquer later, but just being faithful and obedient today. It’s beyond us but not impossible.
We all want to win or feel like we are winning. But what if we are getting it wrong according to Jesus? What if we aren’t actually in it to win it. Learn how to change the scorecard and truly win in what matters.
We all have things we would love to improve about ourselves. But, the good things we know we should do are often the most difficult things for us to follow through on. There’s a missing ingredient most of us overlook that can help us begin to experience the greater things God wants for us as we learn to live “Beyond Me.”
What do you do when life feels out of control? What if the stress you feel might actually be because of your approach. The answer may be found in less control and more surrender. You don’t always have the power to control, but you always have the power to surrender. Learn the “Control Switch” this Sunday at C3.
Do you ever feel like you just don’t have enough?
We often feel like we don’t have enough time, enough energy, or even enough money.
But, what if the feeling that we need more to have enough is a myth? What if this myth is actually what keeps us unfulfilled and unsatisfied?
Learn how to get more out of life when you don’t have anymore to give this Sunday at C3.
What does success look like? Big dreams. Massive visions. You’ve got them. But how will you make them a reality? Especially during these crazy times. It’s easy to get overwhelmed when you feel like you don’t have what it takes. But we’ve got good news during our brand new series this Sunday: When you’ve got God, You Got It.
Wouldn't it be great to have a faith without doubts? We all want to avoid discouragement, disappointment and doubt, but what if doubt actually has some benefits. Learn how to benefit from your doubt during the final week of C3's Know Fear series.
Are you sabotaging your own peace-of-mind by believing these three peace-killing lies?
If you’re worn out from 2020, you aren’t alone. We’re all desperate for a little break in the midst of all of the chaos. But, all the craziness may not be what’s causing you to miss out on peace. There are three little lies you probably believe that might be keeping you from finding the peace you’re after.
Can God be good when life is not? When life hits hard, it plunges us into a sea of questions we hoped we'd never have to ask. But when you feel broken, abandoned, and struggling to find answers, you have to realize there is more going on than meets the eye. Learn how to overcome your demons this week with "When Pigs Fly"
When our world is shaken, it’s easy for fear to spread. But is fear always bad? What if there is one kind of fear you should have. Does increasing your confidence and reducing your worry sound too good to be true? Learn how to "Flip Your Fear" this week with a brand new series called Know Fear.
What do you want to do with your life? It’s a question that we are asked from the time we are kids. It might be easy to think of this in terms of a job, or a family. But what about living a life with meaning? Many people would say they want to live a life of significance, but we’re not sure how to do that. How do you know what God is calling you to do with your life? Where do you start? How do you stay on track? How to make sure you're the good soil.
We all want adventure. We were made for it, designed for it. But, adventure is not just about thrill-seeking, high octane activities. When it comes to our life, if we allow God to pick our adventures they always end up better than we can ever think or imagine. A mundane, humdrum life is easy (but boring). Here’s how to start an adventure in your life.
We can all get turned the wrong way but when humble ourselves and turn back to God, we see God start changing things.
Jesus was amazed several times throughout the Bible. It's the same with you, He's either amazed with your faith or He's amazed with your lack of faith.
What if the secret to having a great faith isn't just attending and listening. Jesus said for us to to truly grow our faith, it's going to take more than listening.
We have a tendency to carry painful parts of our past with us: resentment against people who’ve hurt us, mistakes we’ve made, or even bitterness toward God. But Jesus taught us how to recognize the grudges we’re carrying against others, and how the pain we hold on to weighs us down and keeps us from stepping into the freedom that God has for us.
If your goal is happiness, then you’ll always miss the mark. Seek to be blessed instead of happy
We all have a little Lady Gaga in us. We live for the applause but that's actually the most tiring and difficult way to live. Jesus shows us a better way by not caring less what people thought of Him, yet nobody cared more for those same people.
Jesus didn't come for the healthy but for those who are sick and need a doctor so we need to do the same.
Get Up: Turning your obstacles into opportunities. Stop letting your obstacles stop you.
In the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, there is talk everywhere of who is contagious or possibly spreading the virus. The reality is that we are all spreading something. It may be fear, negativity, anger, love, peace or hope. Just make sure that what you're spreading is worth catching.
People aren't your problem. People are your purpose. Learn how to get going when you don’t feel like you’re getting anywhere.
We can get caught up doing many good things but using the example of Jesus and Nehemiah, we can't let the great things slip.
We all hate to. be interrupted, but what our interruptions are actually an invitation to love God and others more? Jesus never seemed to by bothered by the interruptions, He actually embraced them as divine opportunities. Learn the two things we all can learn from Jesus during this crisis.
Most of us blow up or shut down when things are going our way, but Jesus teaches us that there is a third way. A better way to handle the situations of life.
I want to be truly justified before God, rather than getting my strokes from people, or my self-appreciating comparisons, don’t you? So, how bad is pride and let’s figure out what the God has to say about it? If not careful, it's something that can slip into our life without us even knowing it.
Our tendency is to monitor our behavior while pretty much ignoring our hearts. After all, how do you monitor your heart? I can’t get too far off base in my behavior without somebody drawing it to my attention. But my heart? That seems a bit more complicated. Jesus said something that still has huge implications today: “The things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart,” and then, “Out of the heart come evil thoughts.” Learn the four things that can clog your heart and lead to temptation.
God will always provide me with what I need, but He doesn’t always provide it when I think I need it. Don’t short circuit the plan God has for you life. When we take things into our hands, we try to fulfill our own needs and we fall into temptation. If we want things to go well in the end, you have to trust God in the inbetween.
Life can be a struggle sometimes, but there’s a difference between a test and a temptation. A test is something God provides to help us grow. A temptation is something the devil creates to take us down. When left unchecked, temptation can lead us into a vicious cycle of sin that will destroy your life. But, we can overcome the devil’s tricks if we stop taking the bait
What’s true about you now doesn’t have to be true about you later. We have to switch our label. You don’t get to choose what comes in your life, but you do get to choose what you call it. Don’t be stuck with your current label. Let the One who knows you the best, switch your label to what it should have been all along.
So what exactly is the purpose of your life? Well, you’ve heard it. Live your best life. Become the best version of yourself. You do you. But is self-fulfillment really all it’s cracked up to be? You might be surprised. A life of self-fulfillment will never fulfill you.
Have you ever felt stuck? Sometimes it can feel like no matter how hard we try, we still can’t change. It’s easy for many of us to blame our struggles on our circumstances. But, what if our issue is less about what’s going on around me and more about what’s going on inside of me? When we focus on our soul and not our situation, we can finally find freedom from what’s holding us back.
Making a change can often seem overwhelming when we don’t even know where to start. But what if the first step toward real change is as easy as flipping a switch? You can change the direction of your life when you choose to clear a path for God in your life.
We all want this upcoming year to truly be our year, but what if you could actually make resolutions that are Biblical and work? Join us for our online service and learn how to choose a resolution that really works just like Jesus did.
You’re doing your best. You’re balancing your life, your family, and all of your other obligations. You’re probably overwhelmed. What happens, though, when you don’t feel like your best is good enough? It’s easy to feel like we just don’t measure up. But, you don’t have to go it alone. What’s best for you is rarely produced just by you. It takes a village to experience all God has for you, your family, and the people in your life.
It doesn’t take long to look around and see people we care about who are hurting. We want them to have something better. We want them to have hope, peace, and joy. But, if we’re being honest, we have no clue how to help them. But, the good news is that we don’t have to know what to do because Jesus is the only one that can ultimately provide true hope. All we need to do is go back and share with others what God has done for us.
We all want to write our own story. We want to feel like we are a big deal. But, sometimes it’s easy to feel overlooked because most of us are playing the wrong role in a much bigger story. However, we can live a life of true greatness when we realize there's a different role that we need to be playing.
When we help people find a better perspective in their lives, it will often lead to a better perspective for our own. When we encourage others it strengthen their faith and yours.
When you are in doubt, we have to talk it out. If you don't then you are guaranteed for your doubt to take you out. Mary teaches us five lessons on how to keep our own doubt from preventing us from missing out.
Things in our lives don’t often go as planned. Reality rarely matches up with what we have dreamed up. But, you don’t have to let the worst of life get the best of your. Even in the midst of your questions and doubts, you can experience God’s peace and power if you just keep showing up.
Have you ever wondered if there was a purpose behind the pain around you? Do you sometimes find yourself questioning what God is doing or if He even exists? Church can sometimes feel like an unsafe place to wrestle with our doubts, but we believe it’s okay to ask our real questions. We don’t have all the answers, but during “Without a doubt?,” we’ll share from the Bible and our own personal struggles how you can deal with your doubt and come out stronger on the other end.
We are so used to people trying to take things from us, that, when God commands us to be generous, it feels like He wants something from us. But, God's command to be generous is for us. He knows being generous will lead to fun, a great future, and our fulfillment. So, are we going to continue to allow the love of money to lead to grief, or are we going to be generous and take hold of life that is truly life?
The scariest thing in the world is to go through life without really doing anything that matters. So many of us are so focused on "being good" that we don't actually do good. We must get out of our comfort zone, get rid of our distractions, and and get to work doing good. It takes all of us together to do something great.
It's easy to feel alone when we're struggling through life. But, the truth is that we aren't alone. Other people have been where we are, but we need people to share their story with us to help us along. When we refuse to get out of our comfort zone and share our experiences, we rob people of the opportunity to find Jesus. Our story can change someone else's story when we open up about where we've been.
Serving others is not optional, we are commanded by God to show love to our neighbors by serving them. Serving is our rent for being on Earth. Serving not only brings joy to others, but brings meaning to our lives.
Meals slow things down. Some of us don’t like that. We like to get things done. But, meals force you to be people oriented instead of task oriented. And, let’s be honest, people don’t want to be your projects. Sharing a meal isn’t the only way to build relationships, but it is one of the best ways.
Most of us struggle to listen. We think we know what people need. But, we can learn what people truly need if actually take time to listen to what we say. If we want to bless the people in our lives, we need to start by actually listening.
It's easy to get caught up in the day to day busyness of life and miss the greater purpose God has for us. And looking at the problems of people around us can be overwhelming. But getting started is more simple than you think. A life with meaning in the mundane can happen when we begin each day with prayer, asking God how we can be the answer to someone else's prayers today.
Did you know you can wake up every morning with passion and purpose. Jesus' mission was to help everyone discover their true purpose through a relationship with Him, and Jesus' mission is our mission. So, do you go out of your way to avoid people or to bless people?
Everyone wants to be happy. But, do your everyday habits really make you feel happy? Focusing only on what makes you happy right now will leave you feeling empty.
But, God created you for more.
You can do the right thing with your life when you believe God has planned greater things for your life.
We often choose what we want now over what we want most. We need to choose the pain of discipline over the pain of regret.
People always want somebody in their corner but deep down, most don’t truly believe others or Jesus would be for them. People won’t know that Jesus is FOR them until they know that we are FOR them. Followers of Jesus should show others that God is for them by serving, relating, and reaching out to others.
When we look to the world to help us find hope and purpose, we will be disappointed. When we look to the world for help, we rob ourselves of God’s hope. No matter what your background or your history, God is faithful to those who choose to be faithful to him.