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When God calls us to rebuild, resistance often follows.
In Nehemiah 4, the work doesn’t stop—but the opposition gets louder. Discouragement creeps in. Fear tries to take over. Yet God shows His people how to persevere, stay focused, and keep building, even when the pressure is real.
If you’ve ever felt pushed back, worn down, or tempted to quit on what God has called you to rebuild—this message is for you.
Discussion Questions:
- In Nehemiah 4:1-3, opposition comes quickly and loudly through ridicule and discouragement. What specific tactics do Sanballat and Tobiah use, and what do they seem to be aiming at beneath the surface? What does this reveal about how opposition often works when God’s people step out in obedience?
- In verses 4-6, Nehemiah’s response is prayer followed by continued work. What do you notice about how Nehemiah prays, and how that prayer shapes the people’s resolve to keep building? Why do you think prayer and perseverance are paired so closely here?
- In verses 7-14, the threat escalates from mockery to potential violence. How does Nehemiah address both the spiritual fear and the practical danger facing the people? What stands out to you about his call to “remember the Lord, who is great and awesome”?
- Jon talked about opposition being almost inevitable when God’s work is moving forward. Where have you experienced discouragement, fear, or resistance when trying to rebuild something God cares about in your life?
- Nehemiah leads God’s people to remember the Lord in the face of opposition. How does Jesus ultimately fulfill this role as the One who stands in the gap for us, fights for us, and secures our victory? How does that reality change the way you respond to opposition or discouragement right now?
As God’s people rebuilt the wall, everyone had a part to play. Side by side, they served faithfully where God placed them. Scripture reminds us that we are one body with many gifts and that each of us has been called to serve.
Rebuilding happens when we step up and own our role. With God’s help—it’s GO TIME!
What happens after God calls us to rebuild? We take the next step—with courage.
This Sunday in our REBUILD series, we’re in Nehemiah 2, where Nehemiah moves from prayer to action. With courage and faith, he steps forward into what God has placed on his heart—even when the risks are real.
Discussion Questions:
- What was encouraging, challenging, or comforting from this past week's sermon?
- In verses 1-5 of ch 2, Nehemiah finally speaks to the king about the burden he’s been carrying. Does anything stand out to you about the timing of the sharing that happens (after prayer/waiting)?
- When the king asks Nehemiah what he wants (vv. 4–8), Nehemiah prays quickly and then speaks clearly. What does this moment show us about the connection between prayer and courage? When have you had to take a step before feeling fully ready?
- Nehemiah faced opposition almost immediately in verses 9–10, despite being obedient in following the Lord - Why do you think resistance so often shows up right when we start moving forward? How have you seen that play out in your own walk with God?
- Nehemiah ultimately steps into his calling because “the gracious hand of my God was upon me” (v. 8, v. 18). Don't forget Jesus who perfectly trusted the Father, faced opposition, and took the ultimate step to bring restoration? What might it look like you to follow the Savior and to take a next step of faith right now—not the whole rebuild, just the next faithful step?
What if this season is God’s invitation to rebuild?
This week we begin a new sermon series called REBUILD, rooted in Nehemiah 1. It’s a powerful reminder that God is always at work restoring what sin, hardship, or time has broken down. Just like Nehemiah, we’re invited to step forward in faith, trust God’s provision, and begin the work He’s placed before us.
Discussion Questions:
- In verses 1-3, Nehemiah hears about the condition of Jerusalem. What words are used to describe the city and its people, and what do those details tell us about the depth of the brokenness?
- In verses 4-7, Nehemiah’s first response is prayer. What stands out to you about the tone and content of his prayer?
- In verses 8-10, Nehemiah appeals to God’s promises to restore His people. Why do you think Nehemiah grounds his prayer in God’s Word and character instead of immediately asking God to fix the problem?
- Nehemiah is burdened by broken walls and vulnerable people, yet he believes God is able to restore what sin and exile have destroyed. How does Nehemiah’s role here point us forward to Jesus-the One who ultimately comes to rebuild what sin has broken and bring true restoration?
- Nehemiah ends the chapter preparing to act (v. 11). Where do you sense God might be calling you to move from burden, to prayer, to action in this season as He rebuilds areas of your life?
We’ll be focusing on 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 and praying around what it looks like to following Jesus into a life of love and with courageous faith! We'll kick off our 2026 Transformation Plan as a great opportunity for us to align our hearts and minds this year.
In a world that often feels heavy and uncertain, we’ll gather to see and celebrate the comfort of His presence—the Light who enters our darkness, the Peace that steadies our hearts, and the hope that never fades.
Discussion Questions:
- In Isaiah 9:1–2, Isaiah describes a movement from deep darkness to light. Based on the text, what is the source of this shift? What does Isaiah want us to see as the turning point from doom to hope?
- Isaiah calls the Messiah the “Prince of Peace” in verse 6. Looking at verses 6–7, where does this peace come from, and what kind of peace is Isaiah describing? What clues do we get that this peace is rooted in God’s rule, not our circumstances?
- In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul says we are reconciled to God through Christ and calls people to “be reconciled to God.” How does peace with God serve as the foundation for every other kind of peace Isaiah points toward?
- Jesus says in John 14:27, “My peace I give to you… not as the world gives.” How does Jesus’ definition of peace differ from what we usually think of when we talk about peace? How does this help us understand why inner peace can exist even when life feels unsettled?
- Pastor Jon talked about peace in four directions—peace with God, peace within, peace with others, and peace that is still to come. Which of those do you feel most drawn to or most lacking right now, and how does Scripture invite you to take a step toward peace there?
We continue our Christmas Comfort series, focusing on the promise of Christ as our Everlasting Father from Isaiah 9:1–7. In a season that can feel busy or heavy, we’re reminded of the steady, unfailing care of the One who draws near, holds us fast, and never lets us go.
Discussion Questions:
- Read Isaiah 9:6 slowly together. Which word or phrase in the title “Everlasting Father” stands out to you most right now, and why do you think that caught your attention?
- Isaiah is promising a leader who embodies the heart of a faithful, enduring father in a world marked by instability and failed leadership. Where do you see people today (or even yourself) longing for that kind of steady presence and care?
- Verse 7 says this Father-like King rules with justice and righteousness and that His reign will never end. How does that contrast with the ways authority, leadership, or power have been used in your own life experiences?
- Without overthinking it, can you name a moment in your life when you experienced God’s care or faithfulness in a way that felt fatherly—protective, patient, steady, or present? What was going on in that season?
- For those of us who carry either wounds or gratitude connected to our earthly fathers, how does Isaiah’s picture of an Everlasting Father invite us to see God differently- or trust Him more deeply - right now?
This week we are focusing on the name Mighty God—the One whose power breaks into our world with hope, strength, and salvation.
Discussion Questions:
- In verses 4–5, Isaiah talks about God breaking the yoke, the rod of the oppressor, and ending warfare. What kinds of power does God say He’s going to display here, and what does that tell us about what the “Mighty God” actually comes to do?
- Verse 6 calls this coming child “Mighty God.” Based on everything Isaiah has already said in this passage, why would that title have been both comforting and shocking to God’s people?
- Verse 7 says His kingdom will be marked by justice and righteousness and will never end. How is that different from the kind of leadership and power Israel had experienced from earthly kings?
- Tyson connected Isaiah 9 to Revelation 19, where Jesus returns as the victorious King. How does holding both of those pictures together - Jesus coming humbly and Jesus returning powerfully- shape the way we understand who He is?
- If Jesus is truly our Mighty God now and the King who will one day return to set everything right, how should that shape the way we live, trust Him, and face the brokenness we see around us?
In a season filled with noise, hurry, and expectation, we pause to see and celebrate the COMFORT of His presence. Just as the angels proclaimed good news and the shepherds were drawn into worship, we come together to exalt Christ—the Light who breaks through darkness and brings peace to weary hearts.
Discussion Questions:
- In verses 1–2, what kinds of darkness does Isaiah describe, and what does it mean that a “great light” will shine on those living in that darkness? How does the text itself show the difference this light will make?
- In verses 3–5, Isaiah lists several results of God’s future work—joy, freedom, peace, victory. What stands out to you about these descriptions, and what do they teach us about the kind of salvation the coming Messiah would bring?
- One of the titles given is “Wonderful Counselor.” Looking at the flow of the passage, what does this tell us about the kind of wisdom, guidance, and leadership the Messiah brings? How does this contrast with the failed leadership Israel had experienced?
- Isaiah points forward to Jesus, our Wonderful Counselor—wise, faithful, powerful, and present with His people. How have you seen Jesus counsel or guide you, and where do you need His wisdom most right now?
- What questions, encouragement, or challenge came out of being in this text?
This week we’re diving into one of the wildest and most hope-filled stories in the Gospels: Mark 5:1–20. It starts in absolute chaos—darkness, fear, and a man everyone had given up on—and ends with a life completely changed by Jesus.
Discussion Questions:
- When Jesus steps onto the shore in verses 1–6, what details stand out about the man’s condition? Any questions that come about from this?
- After the man is delivered, verse 15 gives a clear picture of who he becomes. What stands out to you about this transformation, and why do you think Mark wants us to see the contrast so plainly?
- The townspeople beg Jesus to leave (v. 17), while the man begs to go with Him (v. 18). What does this contrast show about the different ways people respond to Jesus’ power and mercy? How do you see similar responses today?
- Jesus sends the man home to tell others “how much the Lord has done for you, and how He has had mercy on you” (v. 19). What has the Lord done for you, and who is one person you can intentionally share that with this week?
As we conclude our Be Strong series we are challenged with a powerful call to commitment from Joshua 24. It’s a moment of decision—a time to declare boldly whom we will serve.
Joshua challenged God’s people to choose that day, and we’re invited to do the same. Come ready for a meaningful time of reflection and renewed devotion as we seek to live out our life mission with a “Joshua kind of faith”.
Discussion Questions:
- In verses 1–13, Joshua walks the people back through God’s faithfulness across generations. As you look at that list, what stands out to you about who God is and how He has acted for His people? How does remembering God’s past work prepare them (and us) for renewed commitment?
- In verse 14, Joshua tells Israel to “fear the Lord and serve Him in sincerity and in faithfulness.” Based on the text, what does that kind of service look like? What specific actions does Joshua connect to wholehearted devotion?
- Joshua tells the people in verse 23 to “put away the foreign gods” that were still in their lives. Jon reminded us that we often hold on to our own idols even while following the Lord. What are the things in your life that, if God asked you to release them, you’d struggle the most to surrender? Where have you seen those things function as idols - shaping your decisions, your emotions, or your sense of security?
- Joshua tells the people to choose whom they will serve, but he’s also honest that they can’t be faithful in their own strength (v. 19). That tension points us forward to Jesus—the One who perfectly kept God’s covenant, cleanses us from our idols, and enables us to serve God wholeheartedly as we look toward our true Promised Land, the place of eternal rest (Heb. 4). How does fixing your eyes on Christ reshape the way you hear and respond to Joshua’s challenge today?
In this week's message, we'll look at one of the most recognizable accounts in the whole Bible. However, just because it's familiar doesn't mean we still can't learn from it this week. As we look at the life of Joshua, you'll be encouraged to see how God showed up for him and the nation of Israel.
Discussion Questions:
- When Joshua encounters the commander of the Lord’s army (5:13–15), what do you notice about how Joshua approaches him and how the commander responds? What does this moment reveal about who truly leads God’s people into battle and what kind of posture God calls Joshua - and us- to have before Him?
- In chapter 6, as Pastor Tyson discussed, God gives Joshua an unusual battle plan. What do you notice about the instructions God gives and Joshua’s obedience to them? What does this teach us about trusting God even when His ways don’t make sense?
- The walls of Jericho fell only after Israel obeyed God’s command in full. What does that moment reveal about the relationship between faith and obedience?
- Rahab’s story (6:22-25) is a powerful contrast in this passage. What do we learn about God’s mercy and faithfulness through Rahab’s rescue and her scarlet cord?
- The fall of Jericho shows both God’s judgment on sin and His mercy toward those who trust Him. How does this scene point us forward to the cross- where God’s judgment and mercy meet fully in Jesus- and how should that shape the way we live on mission with courage and compassion?
God calls us to live with a “Joshua kind of faith”—bold, confident, and ready to step into the life mission He’s prepared for us. Here is the start of this powerful series as we learn how to be equipped, strengthened, and ready to move forward in faith!
Discussion Questions:
- In verses 1–5, what do you notice about how God reassures Joshua after Moses’ death? What does this teach us about God’s faithfulness to continue His work?
- God repeats the command “be strong and courageous” several times in this passage (vv. 6, 7, 9). What situations is Joshua facing that make that command so necessary? What do we learn from this about the kind of courage God calls His people to?
- Verses 7–8 emphasize obeying God’s Word as central to Joshua’s success. What stands out to you about the relationship between strength, courage, and obedience here? How does meditation on God’s Word strengthen faith and courage?
- In verse 9, God promises His presence wherever Joshua goes. How does that truth shape the way we face uncertainty or new challenges in our own lives today?
- God promises Joshua, “I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.” How does that promise find its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:20, “I am with you always”? How does that shape the way we follow Him today?
This week we fix our eyes on Jesus, running the race He's called us to with hope! Remembering that we have encouragement from those who've gone before us, we can let the baggage go that's holding us back and persevere until we reach the end of our race!
Discussion Questions:
- In verse 1, what two things does the writer tell believers to “lay aside”? How do those two (i.e. every weight and the sin that clings closely) function differently in slowing us down in the race of faith?
- Verse 2 says Jesus is the “pioneer and perfecter of faith.” What actions of Jesus in this verse show what that means? (Look closely at the verbs). What do those teach us about what endurance actually looks like?
- In verse 3, we’re told to “consider Him.” Based on everything in verses 1–3, what specific things about Jesus’ endurance are we meant to remember, and how does that strengthen weary believers?
- In what ways do you sense you've grown weary or are growing weary in life today?
- Was there a particular vantage point that the Lord used to encourage you?
Faith moves. It believes, acts, and endures...
This week, we look at Hebrews 11:20–40, a powerful collection of stories showing what faith in motion really looks like. And as we’re inspired by their example, we hope it encourage you to step out in courageous faith and take God’s love beyond our walls.
Discussion Questions:
- According to verses 23–26, what specific choices did Moses and his parents make because of their faith? How did their actions show trust in God more than fear of people?
- In verses 27–29, what motivated Moses to persevere and lead God’s people out of Egypt, even when facing opposition and the unknown?
- Verses 32–38 list several examples of believers who suffered or even died for their faith. What do these examples reveal about the cost and endurance of faith?
- Verse 39 says all these were “commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised.” What does that teach us about the forward-looking nature of faith and even how it ties back to verse 1 of chapter 11?
- What part of the message this week encouraged or stretched your faith?
What do you do when God asks you to trust Him with everything?
This week in our Courageous Faith series, we’ll look at Hebrews 11:17–19 where Abraham’s faith was put to the ultimate test—and how his story points us to the cross and God’s unshakable goodness. We hope you are reminded that even when faith is tested, God is faithful.
Discussion Questions
- According to verses 17–18, what did Abraham believe about God’s promise when he was told to offer Isaac?” What does this moment reveal about the kind of trust God calls us to—especially when obedience doesn’t seem to make sense?
- Verse 19 says Abraham reasoned/considered that God could even raise the dead. What does that show us about his view of God’s power and faithfulness? How can that strengthen our confidence when we face hard or uncertain moments?
- In verses 20–22, how did Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph express their faith in God’s future plans? Can you draw out any sort of reflections from their lives of faith that help us as we look toward the future?
- What stood out or challenged you from the message this week?
- How do you see Jesus as more beautiful and wonderful from this last week's text/sermon?
This week in our Courageous Faith series, we’ll explore how Abraham and Sarah trusted God’s promises even when they couldn’t see the outcome. Their story calls us to live in light of God’s goodness, greatness, and calling—with eyes fixed on His future for us.
When the world pushed against him, Noah stood firm. His story shows us what it looks like to have faith that endures—even under social pressure.
What does it really mean to live with courageous faith?
This week we explore Hebrews 11:1–6 and Genesis 1–5 to see faith defined and powerfully illustrated. We discover what it means to live in light of God’s goodness, greatness, and calling—trusting Him with bold confidence in every part of life.
What would it look like to live with courageous faith—a faith rooted in God’s goodness, greatness, and calling? This week, we’ll see how trusting Him wholeheartedly can make us strong and fearless in our walk with Him. Don’t settle for fear when God is calling you to faith.
We launch our new ministry year with a Day of Prayer!
A time to hunger for more of God’s presence.
Eager to take His invitation to walk with Him.
Ready to give declaration that life with Him is greater than anything else.
We're celebrating the joy that comes from walking in His presence..asking God to do more than we could imagine as we pursue deeper intimacy with Him.
This week we wrap up our family series: Sparking Joy in Those Who Matter Most. We're talking about how filtering our words and the way we speak can make or break our closest relationships.
This week we continue our Family Series with a message on Choosing Joy. Scripture calls us to “Be devoted to one another in love” (Romans 12:10), and to “Rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
But what exactly is joy? Why does it matter so much for our families? And how can we actually practice it in real life? Together, we’ll explore what joy is, how to protect it, and why we need to ruthlessly eliminate negativity—a bunker-buster move that can transform relationships.
What if “getting dressed” meant more than picking out clothes? In Colossians 3, Paul calls us to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—qualities that look a lot like Jesus.
This Sunday, we’ll explore how “dressing like Jesus” can transform the way we love and bring joy to the people who matter most—starting right in our own families.
We take a powerful look at what it means to put love in motion within our closest relationships. We'll explore the practice of praying circles, inspired by 3 John, and how prayer and intentional love can transform our family dynamics.
We hope you are encouraged and learn practical tools to strengthen the bonds that matter most.
Real spiritual growth doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in community. In Acts 2, we see a beautiful picture of the early church: a people devoted to God, to one another, and to growing in faith together. This week, we explore how biblical community is not only essential for our spiritual health, but also a powerful witness to the world around us.
This week wraps up the final verses of 1 John with great reminders as we walk through this life. We hope you're encouraged, challenged, and reminded of the life that’s found in Him!
What does it really mean to believe in Jesus—and what difference does it make? In this week's message, we’ll explore how faith in Jesus as the Son of God is not only the foundation of our salvation, but also the source of our victory, our identity, and our fellowship with God.
Love is more than a feeling—it’s a reflection of God Himself. In this message, we discover the deeper why behind our love for others, rooted in the overwhelming, life-changing love God has shown us.
This Sunday, we’ll explore what it means to live “Life with Him” by loving one another in a way that reflects Jesus Himself: sacrificial, honest, and bold. Let’s lean into the assurance of our faith that comes when our hearts are shaped by His love.
John invites us to behold the love the Father has lavished on us—calling us His children. This identity isn’t just a title; it leads us into a life marked by purity, purpose, and hope.
John calls the church to recognize false teaching, remain rooted in truth, and stay faithful to Christ in a world filled with spiritual deception. Get ready to be challenged and encouraged as we learn how to discern truth from lies—and live with confidence in the One who is true.
This weekend, we dove into 1 John 2:12–17 and 5:21 with a message called “Idol Demolition.” As we celebrated Father’s Day, we looked at the tension between loving God and loving the world — and the idols that subtly steal our hearts.
According to John, truly knowing God is not just about believing the right things—it’s about living a life marked by obedience and love.
This week, we see that Life with Him means loving as Jesus loved—sacrificially, selflessly, and sincerely. In a world full of division and self-interest, we’re called to be people of light, defined by how we love others.
What does it really mean to live in relationship with God—not just for Him, but with Him? This week we start our new sermon series, Life with Him, walking through the book of 1 John. This letter is a powerful reminder that life with Jesus isn’t about empty religion—it’s about real relationship, marked by love, truth, obedience, and joy.
Joy isn’t something we have to chase—it’s something we dive into when we live the way God designed. This week, we’re cannonballing into the deep and lasting joy found in serving. We'll be in Exodus 18!
This week, we’ll be in John 3:22–30, where John the Baptist gives us a powerful example of what it means to find joy in becoming less so that Christ may become more.
In a world that often tells us to seek recognition and status, we’ll be reminded that true joy is found not in making much of ourselves, but in making much of Jesus.
We are cannonballing into another reservoir of joy as we follow Hannah's story in 1 Samuel!
The resurrection of Jesus fills us with inexpressible joy, even in suffering, and we can cannonball into a reservoir of joy knowing this truth!
Enough time, enough money, enough patience, enough strength... Jesus gives us a promise in John 6 to treasure as we look to the future and encounter doubts or worry about having what we need. We know that Christ is always enough and leaves us with a promise to calm our anxious hearts.
Life can be overwhelming, can’t it? Maybe it’s uncertainty about the future, the difficulty of loss, or the stress of not knowing how you'll make it. Anxiety is everywhere—and if you’re feeling it, you’re not alone. This week we learn the first of three PROMISES, out of John 10, that can be encouragement during these uncertain times.
This week we're in Psalm 51 as we learn how much joy there is in confessing our sin and making our hearts right with God. When we have pure hearts we can see all the good God has to offer.
Life is hard.
We experience all kinds of things that make it difficult to 'keep on keeping on'. But if God is for us, who can be against us?
This week we finish up Romans 8 with the last 8 verses. It is full of encouragement to remember we are MORE than conquerors!
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
God loves YOU and wants you to draw near to Him. This week we're in Romans 8:28-30 to see how we can be transformed by our suffering. There IS purpose in our suffering and we can have HOPE in knowing Him!
Romans 8:18 - I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us!
We are all waiting eagerly for the good day coming and hold on to this promise as we live this earthly life. We hope you are encouraged by this week's message!
We will be in Romans 8 to look at another joy-sparking aspect of our salvation. We are reminded that when we received his Spirit we became His children and can cry out Abba, Father!
Romans 8 is packed full of truth! This week we'll dive in to the first 13 verses to see how our sin affects us & what we can do to put that to death so we can live alive in Christ!
We do good works because of what God did for us, we don't have to earn God's grace by doing good works. This week we learn how our faith is a gift and why we should live with joyful devotion to our God!
Our message series on Heaven wraps up with this message! We'll look at some of Jesus' final words to us as we think about our future with Him. In addition, we've had some great questions about heaven submitted and we'll look at what the Bible has to say about them.
Here's just a few of the questions we'll look at:
Will we know each other in heaven?
Will we be married?
If someone completes suicide, will they be in heaven?
Is there free will in heaven?
This week, we'll learn what the scriptures say Heaven will be like, and what we'll do once we get there! We hope you'll be encouraged and excited about our future together!
This week we look at what Jesus promised the disciples in the midst of their pain to redirect their thoughts & bring them joy. We think you'll experience the same thing, as God's word is applied to your life!
We thrive in relationship. God has given it to us, called us to it, and gives us what we need to keep them going! Paul and Timothy give us great insight into what friendship in motion looks like - we'll be in 2 Timothy 4 for this week's message.
"But the Lord stood at my side and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. And I was delivered from the lion’s mouth." 2 Timothy 4:17
On hearing this, Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners." Matthew 9:12-13
Jesus showed us what it looks like to live out love in motion. In this week's message we'll see how we can be more authentic and approachable followers of Jesus!
This Sunday we're in the next several verses in Romans 12 looking to see how we can be others-focused and open our hearts and homes to those around us. "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13
We're starting the new year off right, desiring to become more like Jesus! We'll be in Romans 12 and learning 3 practical tools to implement daily to make our year the best one yet.
Lasting joy is found with Jesus. He was born on that special day and placed in a manger and then he bore our sin and shame on the cross. There are 3 truths out of Isaiah 11 & 12 we can trust to anchor our joy. We'll be hearing what those are and how we can experience this joy each and every day.
"When they saw the star they were OVERJOYED!" The wise men were filled with joy, followed the star and they made their way to the Messiah, giving him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This week we will be reminded of the joy of the wise men in the story in Matthew 2.
The wonder of Jesus' birth never gets old! The angels sang a song that sparked JOY in all who heard, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!" We will be in Luke 2 for this week's message.
In the moments between God's promise and His provision, this song of Zechariah's will help us wait with joy as we look forward to the good God has in store for us!
As we jump into Luke chapter 1 we see a song of Mary that encourages us to praise the Lord with every part of our being! Let's focus our hearts towards Mary's example with the hope that God fulfills His plan and keeps His promises. God did great things for Mary and He has been and is doing great things for you, too.
Every Sunday is an opportunity to bring our gratitude to the Lord through worship, but THIS Sunday is an extra special day! As we wrap up the book of Philippians, we'll witness the generosity of the church at Philippi through Paul's account and let that inspire our own generosity.
Have you ever felt like living the Christian life has gotten cumbersome, in trying to focus on certain aspects or make sure you're doing the 'right things'? Paul reminds us in Philippians 3 to focus on THIS one thing. Be encouraged to embrace the sweet simplicity of focusing our eyes on the ONE THING that matters most!
This week we look at how we can have JOY even through those really difficult times in life. As Paul writes in Philippians 3, how can we truly 'rejoice in the Lord'? Psalm 16:8-11 will encourage us to keep our eyes always on the Lord, so that we will not be shaken, even when the earth around us seems to shake.
In the second half of chapter 2, Paul gives us 2 human examples with Christlike qualities to develop in our own lives. We can't wait to consider along with you, how God may want to continue to develop these qualities in us, together.
How do we navigate the divisive political arena as followers of Christ? This message will encourage us as Christ-followers to be 'salt & light' as we live our lives for HIM. We'll be equipped with some practical steps we can take, nearing election day and beyond!
If you ever feel 'stuck' in your walk with the Lord, this passage from Philippians 2.12-18 will help us use some tools to gauge our growth. We'll tackle 3 specific ways the Lord changes us more into His likeness and experience the JOY of transformation!
We're moving to Chapter 2 of Philippians and looking at how we can live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ in the realm of our relationships. We'll see how our JOY can spread to those around us as we fix our eyes on Christ!
The truth we find in Philippians 1:27-30 is JOY-SPARKING truth for our lives! Paul helps us return to an essential of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, and reminds us that as we treasure HIM, it's sure to spark some major JOY in our lives.
Joy in our lives is a project. And like most projects, they never quite go like you'd expect. They take longer than you'd hope and sometimes you come away learning something you didn't know at the beginning. This week we take a look at the second half of chapter 1 in Philippians. Paul is writing from an unexpected place and he leaves us with 4 opportunities to consider for our lives.
This week's message takes us through Paul's letter to the Philippians. We will start unpacking the joy of living in a Christ-centered community and as we gather, we pray it ignites joy in your own soul - for one another and for our Lord!
It is our official reveal of the new theme of the 24.25 Ministry Year! We can't wait to head into the next year following Christ together!
"The only constant in life is change." Have you heard this quote before? While we know the truth of who our God is never changes, it's also very true that life on this earth is full of change and transitions! In our final message of the family series, we'll see some practical guidelines to help us navigate transitions in life and in our family as we move from one season to another, holding on to the unchangeable truth of our God.
Within the context of a family, we get to experiences all kinds of joy together! We're also guaranteed to face some storms together. This week's Family Essential helps us be prepared to be 'storm-ready'! When we focus on this essential in the calm, we'll be prepped and ready to weather the storm together!
This week, we start pulling out the tools to execute the plans for our Family Essentials series. This week's 'family essential' will be life-giving and we learn just where to find it!
Our first week of Family Essentials, our new family series! We will be talking about one of the foundational pieces of who we have been created to be, specifically as those made in God's image. God provides us with beautiful clarity in His word, as we embrace our God-given identities and trust in His design for our lives.
1 Peter chapter 5 is packed with practical tips to help us shepherd those around us, fulfilling God's call to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Even more than the practical pointers, w see the heart of Peter towards his own Rabbi. We are encouraged to evaluate our own hearts so that we can be disciples that are THRIVING and ready to disciple others, following in the footsteps of our Rabbi, too!
Living as a thriving disciple doesn't always mean things will be going smoothly. In fact, we're told there will be suffering at times. 1 Peter 4.12-19 equips us with a right response when we might suffer for Christ's sake...and gives us encouragement and reminders of why it's ALWAYS worth it to continue as a disciple of our faithful Creator!
In 1 Peter 4, we take a closer look at how we can live as disciples in light of both the past AND the future! We can LIVE READY for what God calls us to, knowing it is always worth it - as we live for HIM!
This week we receive some coaching from Peter to prepare us to be a witness when it's HARD. We cover 3 checks to get us ready for the moments when the heat is on and the opportunity is primed up to be a witness for Christ! Join us for a time of worship to fill your hope tank, that it might overflow to those around you!
1 Peter 3 begins with a picture that depicts the beauty of a Christ-centered home. While our culture tries to tell us what makes a happy home, the beauty of God's design will always provide the ground work for THRIVING followers of Christ! Be encouraged - whatever your current home life is like - that creating a Jesus-focused home is possible as He pours out his perfect grace through imperfect people!
Even as a disciple that is thriving, there will be days when evil hits in the form of a relational hurt. How do we respond? Our text from the latter part of 1 Peter 2 lays out instructions for us to live out our calling as a faithful follower of Christ, even through a relational hurt. If you've ever been in an argument, had personal conflict or been hurt by someone...this is for you! (ie - every human this side of heaven) We'll look to the cross for our hope in our fallen world!
This week's message comes from 1 Peter 2 and reminds us of the sweet simplicity of who we are in Christ! As we remember who we are, it leads us to this natural overflow from a heart secure in our identity!
This week's message comes from 1 Peter 2 and reminds us of the sweet simplicity of who we are in Christ! As we remember who we are, it leads us to this natural overflow from a heart secure in our identity!
This week we look at three practical truths from 1 Peter 1:13-21 to see what a life full of purpose looks like. We explore how to stand firm in God's grace and find true fulfillment in knowing and enjoying God as our Father.
This week we began our summer study through the book of 1 Peter called "Disciple Thriving." As we look to grow as disciples of Jesus, this book is an invaluable resource to help us see how we should live. 1 Peter is packed with incredible truth, including helpful commands to help us thrive, even in a hostile and difficult world!
It's our final week in the CRAVE series! Another week to help stoke our passion to CRAVE God's Word! We'll also remember the sacrifice so many have made for our freedom, as well as rejoice with a baptism. We're grateful for the body of Christ where we can encourage one another, mourn together, celebrate and worship together.
We kick off a brand new 'short' message series that will hit our top 3 core callings of being a disciple. We pray this series ignites a desire for meeting God in His Word like never before!
We finish our series "Practicing the Way of Jesus" this week! We cover one of only two miracles that is recorded in all four gospel accounts. This familiar miracle has four imperatives for every person who follows Jesus!
It was an exciting Sunday together as we looked specifically at practicing the way of Jesus in the realm of compassion for others. We shared about the opportunity available through World Vision that we can take part in together as a church family! Our guest speaker from World Vision taught us through 'The parable of the Good Samaritan' (Luke 10:25-37).
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We continue our message series "Practicing the Way of Jesus" and focus on how to purify our hearts to be more like Christ. This Sunday's message covers one of the biggest threats to our heart's purity! We don't have to fear the threat though; we'll look at some directives to help us practice the way of Jesus in our everyday lives.
After last week's message and the event of the eclipse, perhaps you've been asking the question of yourself of whether you're living ready for Jesus' return?! Over the next few weeks, we'll continue thinking through areas of our lives and whether or not we are practicing the way of Jesus in that specific area, living ready for His return. This week we're in Mark 9.30-37 and look at our ambition to be great. We use the example of Christ as our model and adopt a new ambition when it comes to our own greatness!
This week's message may provide some of the most practical wisdom we could share in regards to the world we live in. Mark 13 is commonly referred to as the Olivet Discourse. It might be one of the most difficult chapters in the New Testament. We'd encourage you to get a head start and read all of Mark 13 before you listen to this message. We talk about a variety of topics including the end of the world, eclipses, earthquakes, famines, persecution...and most importantly, Jesus' commands in the midst of it all.
This week we take a look at Mark 16:1-8 and worship together with the resurrection joy of knowing our King is not there in the grave; He is risen! While we remember the pain and sacrifice that Christ experienced, what a gift that we can also look forward to our celebration together on Easter!
This week we take a closer look at the road to the cross as we enter Palm Sunday and Passion Week. We look not only at the scene that is unfolding, but mainly focus on the King who walks this road for us. After this message, we hope you'll be able to consider the question, "What kind of King does this?"
If you're planning a Spring Break trip or even a summer vacation, this week's message is a set of secrets to help make the most of the time away with those who matter most! Using wisdom from Jesus' words in Mark 6:30-31, our message this weekend is aimed at helping use times of rest for your own good and for God's glory as you find rest and refuel with those you love. Make sure to take notes for your next family vacation!
There are no shortage of voices to listen to in our world today. We can find input around every corner. In Mark 9, we'll hear the wisdom of where to find our direction and who is the ultimate voice to be listening to. We pray that this will encourage you to feel equipped to go and make disciples!
This Sunday we look in at Jesus' life as if we're doing an apprenticeship, watching his work and seeking to model ourselves after his example. In Mark 1 and 2 we see the priorities in Jesus' life and evaluate how we can adopt the priorities of Christ in our own lives as we "Practice the Way of Jesus"!
Our series through the book of Mark, "Practicing the way of Jesus" continues this week in Mark Chapter 1. We look at the call of Jesus to everyone who wants to be a part of His Kingdom!
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
This message encourages us to take action in our walk with Christ as we are "Practicing the Way of Jesus." We kick it off looking at the heart of Jesus' ministry in Mark 10:45.
It's the final week of our CORE WORK message series and we wrap it all up with an important reminder from Revelation 3. We look back over the areas we've covered so far and find a warning to consider that will help us - especially during the blessing times of life. As followers of Christ, we have a great treasure in store...let's keep strengthening our core to make it to the finish line strong, treasuring the One who gets us there!
Today we look at one of the greatest examples of suffering in the Bible. As we look at Job's life, we focus on the bigger truth of who God is through the trial and even look at some practical steps to remember as you're walking through a trial yourself or with a friend. We pray that each week in this series, your core is being strengthened and you are being better equipped as disciples of Jesus Christ!
In Week 3 of our CORE WORK series we take a look at Hebrews 12 to reveal another reflex we can adopt to help us when trials come. We'll be reminded of why the core work is worth it in the end...when we see the final result and look forward to receiving the true treasure!
We're back at the work of strengthening our CORE this week! We're be focused on a different type of trial that we face and see how to remain steady, even when the hits from the enemy may come.
Do you consider it pure JOY when you face trials, big or small? It's HARD. But James has a few encouraging things to say about how we do this! In this week's message we read through the first 8 verses of chapter 1 to learn that God's intention is to give us pure JOY all the time..to the brim..overflowing!
This time of year we clean up the wrapping paper, finish putting things away and turn down the Christmas lights, but there's one Light that won't EVER fade away. As we pivot from Christmas past to Christmas coming, this Sunday we'll be reminded of where to focus our eyes as we begin the new year.
We are overjoyed to celebrate the birth of OUR KING! Join us for a special night of music, reading and worship as we gather for our Christmas Eve service.
We see one final answer to the big question of "Why did God become human?" As we look through the gospel of John, we see this truth that will inform our faith and ignite our JOY as we look at who God is and why he came to be with us!
As we continue looking at the big question of "Why did God become human?", this week's truth is one that helps provide HOPE, especially in dark times. We look at specific times in Scripture when this truth is revealed and see how it continues for us today. If Christmas is a difficult season for you as you look at the road ahead, bring your worry, your burden, your hurt and join us to be ENCOURAGED by this truth about our King who is still providing HOPE for the hurting.
This Sunday we unpack another answer to the Christmas Question: Why did God become human? As we look at the Christmas story from another perspective we still see an incredibly hopeful fact that awaits us all!
The Christmas account in the Bible forces us to ask one really important question in response to what we read in the gospels. We hope as you look at the Christmas story from another perspective you'll see an incredibly hopeful fact that awaits us all!
This week, we wrap up the book of Ruth with a message that helps us continue worshiping with hearts full of gratitude for God's work of redemption - both in the lives of Ruth, Boaz and Naomi, as well as in our own lives! Ruth Chapter 4 is full of unexpected blessings in this portion of the book you could call - "The Great Reversal."
We hope you've been living in His shadow as we work through the book of Ruth..and remembering the truth of Psalm 63.7..that because He has been our help, we can sing for joy! In Ruth Chapter 3, we'll see Ruth's redemptive story play out with unexpected, bold moves that are fueled by love and see how her story mirrors our own.
Our message series through the book of Ruth continues in chapter 2! We'll take a look at the next chapter of Ruth's life and let it fuel our own hearts for Thanksgiving. We'll see the result of living IN HIS SHADOW that was true for Ruth, and can also be possible for us - even in the difficult seasons of our lives.
As we study through this first chapter of Ruth together, we'll be reminded of God's protective and perfect care for us as we dwell with HIM!
In week 2 of our series on prayer, we look at what the apostle Paul says about prayer. He has laid out 6 things to pray for and we spend some time practicing these during the service. >> "Our prayers may be awkward. Our attempts may be feeble. But since the power of prayer is in the one who hears it and not in the one who says it, our prayers do make a difference." <<
We kick off a new message series to help us run strong as disciples of Christ! We've looked at 5 core marks of a disciple, now we shift to what we need as the fuel to run the race. PRAYER is the breath in our lungs and the fuel for our soul...prayer matters!
This week we look at one last mark of a disciple. More importantly, we learn the reason behind the action to ask WHY? - what's our motivation? When we get the reasons right, it brings pure JOY as we step into our life mission as a disciple and give it our all - for HIM!
Our Disciple message series continues this week as we look at how we can GROW to be more like Christ. As Peter reminds us in 2 Peter 1:1-15, no matter what stage we are in on our walk with Christ, we each have room to grow. We'll see a glimpse of a beautiful future and be encouraged to keep at it, pursuing HIM, because it's always worth it!
Jesus said that people would know we are his disciples by the love that we show each other. This might be one of the most difficult commands Jesus gave us. Today, we spend time in 1 Thessalonians 2 seeing the practical outpouring of this command in Paul's life and how we can do the same in ours!
This week's message walks through a well known story to encourage us to see God working all around us and jump in to play our part!
The first step in being a DISCIPLE is learning what one is. There are 5 marks that set us apart and help us live on mission and this week we get a bird's eye view of all 5 that will empower us to then GO and MAKE DISCIPLES on our own!
A special service of seeking God in prayer for what He will do in the year ahead here at West Bridge!
It's our final week of the Family Pitch-in series where we take a closer look at another virtue to help your family thrive. If you ever struggle to demonstrate gentleness when the tension rises at home, here's a great encouragement for you! Rather than feeling defeated when we don't measure up, this message will help give a better perspective on the path to displaying gentleness...even towards our family.
This week we see a powerful story of God's redemption through the story of Peter, and hear how that same redemption and restoration is available for us. It's a great opportunity for any who have lost hope in the realm of following Christ, particularly in regards to their sexuality. This message may include some more mature content, as we hear from a former adult film star who experienced God's redeeming grace first hand, and we pray that the Lord will use His Word and Joshua's story of hope to equip us to honor our Lord in the realm of sexuality!
This week we look at our next virtue to bring to the table...kindness. This message will give us a great question to ask ourselves in the realm of kindness, as well as looking at the impact it can have when we live out this fruit of the spirit, by HIS power and for HIS glory!
This week we look at the first virtue in our Family Pitch-in series; it's often one of the first to be on a shortage...patience!
It's our last message in the 'LIFTED UP' message series about the life of David. As we take one final look, we witness a time when David is LIFTED UP by God's amazing grace. Our prayer is that as we catch glimpses of His grace in David's story, you can't help but be filled up with hope and gratitude for who God is and what He has done, just as David was! Join us in 2 Samuel 7.
As we keep walking through the life of David we take a look at a rough spot in his life that can give us a new perspective to help us face our own failures. We don't have to get stuck in the ditch with our failure, but rather use the prayers we'll see in Psalm 51 as a means to a life that is humbled, yielded, and LIFTED UP!
This week we jump in the story of David as he enters into a season of testing. As he's on the way to the throne, there's a long season of difficulty that he endures. We see how to trust God, even when life goes a different direction than we anticipated.
Our LIFTED UP series continues this Sunday as we look at one of the most well known and beloved stories in the Bible. In 1 Samuel 17, we'll see how David trusted God, and how He's calling us to do the same today.
Our new message series looks at the life of David to see an example of someone whose imperfect life could still be marked by humble service and pursuing humility. Full of both encouragement and challenge, this series will help us see the result of a life founded on Christ's example and while David lived it out imperfectly, it was still for God's glory!
We wrap up our Summer Wonder message series with this message! If you're feeling a little stuck in the mundane, we've got some great worship igniters for you! We'll bask in His presence together, soak in God's glory all around us, and be filled with praise for our Lord!
As our Summer Wonder series continues, we look at an image God gives us through His word and in creation to display His glory through a life of dwelling with HIM!
If you ever feel tired, worn out, like you just don't have it in you to get everything done...(anyone feel like that right now?!...) - take heart! Our text this weekend reminds us of truth that can fill us up with HOPE - not in ourselves and our own ability - but in the ONE who can truly satisfy and renew our strength!
Our new message series kicks off with this message, using Psalms to help us worship our Lord through the wonder of His creation! We start in Psalm 19 to ignite our worship and bask in the glory of our Creator!
Even the wisest among us are susceptible to pride. This week we hear from God's Word about the life of Solomon..and we learn how to chase humility in the face of temptation.
This week we'll hear a warning, receive encouragement and witness a sacrifice of a mother in Proverbs 31. When a woman is alive in Christ, nothing can stop her and her beauty comes from within!
Even better than a 'warning' is the reminder to focus on something better. Something sufficient in any situation, something that's bigger than any temptation we might face and someone able to provide just what we need. We have a greater HOPE than anything in this world, and we hope you are reminded of that through this week's message!
We are encouraged to look back to the Old Testament and learn from those who have gone before us. In this week's message we get a chance to learn from Saul. We watch him slip, slip, and fall but we can take these experiences and apply them to our own lives so we can learn and grow!
We have one last fear to address as we study through Psalm 91 together. And look out...because the truth in this Psalm will allow us to blow the roof off of our fear as we set a new priority in life. We pray this propels you BEYOND your greatest fears by HIS power!
We have one last fear to address as we study through Psalm 91 together. And look out...because the truth in this Psalm will allow us to blow the roof off of our fear as we set a new priority in life. We pray this propels you BEYOND your greatest fears by HIS power!
This week, Tyson addresses a fear that every person deals with in their life. We pray you are challenged to move beyond this crippling fear in your life as you see what God is calling you to in His Word.
This week, Tyson addresses a fear that every person deals with in their life. We pray you are challenged to move beyond this crippling fear in your life as you see what God is calling you to in His Word.
This week we look at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and hear his shout from the cross. As we're faced with the sobering reality of what happened that day, we also see the PASSION and heart of our Savior as he takes on the work of the Father. Our prayer is that our time together in worship ignites a week of worship leading into Easter that stokes the same PASSION in our lives!
Extravagant love is costly. Selfishness is costly. What's the difference? Join is in Matthew 26:1-16 as we see how one's memorable actions compare to another's selfish motives and learn that a strong foundation built on Christ is really the only way to live!
In this message we continue in the powerful teaching from Jesus in Matthew 23 as he finishes the "woes" to the scribes and pharisees. We move into the "Now what...?" after taking Jesus' words to heart; and we are equipped with a simple prayer that gives us HOPE to keep chasing humility!
We're diving into a powerful text in Matthew 23.1-12 as we take a look at the life and teaching of Jesus. As we continue to chase humility as Christ-followers, this text helps us see what true humility looks like...and what it doesn't.
The life and teachings of Jesus invite us to something unique: to become poor in spirit. Join us as we look at Matthew 5:1-12 to see what is really of value from a Kingdom perspective.
We're wrapping up our Sweet Sanity message series in the final chapter of James! We are given a powerful tool to use in our own lives and in the lives of others. It's a tool we should be using daily!
Humility in motion...what does it look like in our everyday lives? James 4.11 - 5.12 gives us a great picture of humility in aspects of our life we face every single day. We hope this encourages you as you keep chasing humility - we are running alongside you!
In this week's Sweet Sanity message from the book of James, our text syncs up well with our church theme of 'Chasing Humility' for this ministry year. The text of James 4.1-10 gives us helpful warnings as we pursue humility, and reminds us of the JOY of seeing Christ do what only He can do as He lifts us up in our pursuit!
Have you ever looked back on a decision and realized it wasn't such a wise choice after all? This week, we'll look to the book of James to learn how to gain wisdom. Let's learn what wisdom IS and what wisdom is NOT.
This week we take a look at 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 as we see the hope that God gives in hard times. We also celebrate together the faithfulness of God as we celebrate 57 years of West Bridge Church!
As we kick off 2023 together (again), and start to form our new goals/routines for the year, we check out Psalm 103 to learn to bask in the presence of our Lord and let His presence fuel us in our pursuit of humility.
We are so excited for the opportunity to gather on Christmas morning to celebrate the coming of our King - Emmanuel!
Celebrating the greatest gift we've ever received with music, Scripture readings and more!
This week we kickoff our Christmas message series called, "What just happened?" As we bask in the beauty of our Lord's coming, we pray this will fuel us towards humble service, overflowing from hearts full of worship!
Words have such power. James spends quite some time addressing this problem and issuing warnings so we understand the seriousness of this topic. The hard part isn't going to be listening to what James says but doing what he calls us to do. We pray you find encouragement in this week's message to have a changed heart leading to changed words.
If you're going through a season when it's hard to be grateful, we hope you'll be encouraged as we focus on the hope we have in Christ alone, an inheritance that is undefiled and unfading for all eternity.
We've made our way to Chapter 2 of James this week in our SWEET SANITY message series where we'll be challenged to love like Christ. If you've ever struggled to love another person the way Christ does...this message is for you!
So far we've walked with James for some wisdom on finding 'Sweet Sanity' through trials and temptations; this week we're tracking with him on the topic of soul-transformation. James covers some hope-giving truth and practical tips to come back to over and over again as we seek to become more like Christ!
Temptations are all around us. It might be for that sweet or salty snack or it might be something far more dangerous than that. In this week's message we continue our study through the book of James in our series called Sweet Sanity. James shares some helpful insight on how to view temptation and the best way to stay sane when it comes up in our lives. Read Chapter 1 of the book of James to get a head start!
For those going through a trial - big or small - James begins with encouragement to persevere through them as we trust that God is there with us every step of the way.
What is a sure path to humility? Worship! In this message we dive into Revelation 4 and 5 and see what Paul saw, and what we have to look forward to!
We're taking a look at John the Baptist's chase for humility in John chapter 3 this week. Who are we pointing the world to when the opportunity arises? Jesus or ourselves?
In this message, we focus on God's call to "go and make disciples of all nations" as we hear from one of our supported missionaries - Kent Craig!
In this message we'll continue the chase towards humility by adopting the mind of Christ. We'll look at an encouraging text in Philippians chapter 2 to help us experience His glory in the context of COMMUNITY.
Who is our example for Humility? Jesus. He sets the perfect example and we cannot fail when we live like Him. But what does that practically look like? We'll start with this message, which will push us towards serving like Him.
We're starting a new ministry year as a church, and there is no better way to start than to begin in prayer, seeking the Lord together for the year ahead.
Oftentimes the ones we are the most honest with are those we live and do life with. Those, hopefully constructive, criticisms can be hard to hear sometimes, but did you know a healthy, thriving family is the best place to help guard your heart? They see us in a way we don't see ourselves. This week we wrap up our THRIVE family series as we uncover 3 of the biggest cultural issues we face today. We'll look for wisdom from God's Word to help our families THRIVE in our current culture as we seek to glorify Him in all things!
This week we take a look at what the Bible has to say about one of the biggest stressors within a family. However, when we use some biblical guidelines, we can turn the stressor into an opportunity to glorify God as a family and enjoy His goodness!
What is our goal with parenting? Do we work to bring glory to God or to ourselves? We may not always get it right, in fact, we certainly won't, but God's Word is our guiding force. This week we will be in Deuteronomy 6 to hear what God tells his people. It's not complicated, it's actually quite relieving to know what God commands and it will help us in all areas, not just parenting.
This is the first week of our new message series called "THRIVE". We are aimed at helping families maneuver life together and THRIVE in Christ! This week we start by looking at Ephesians 5.1-2 for wisdom in processing the hurt in life and restoring relationships.
This is the first week of our new message series called "THRIVE". We are aimed at helping families maneuver life together and THRIVE in Christ! This week we start by looking at Ephesians 5.1-2 for wisdom in processing the hurt in life and restoring relationships.
We're finishing up our message series on 'living life on mission' and it's a wild ride as we 'set sail' with Paul through the Mediterranean! We'll be reminded through Acts 27 that God is at work in the storm, seeing it in Paul's experience and looking for Him in our 'storms' as well.
This week we encourage each other to keep living on mission as we look at Paul's example in Acts 18. No matter where God places each of us, we can be sure He has opportunities available for us...so let's gear up for victory!
We continue our study through the book of Acts... this Sunday we'll see how Paul engaged the culture around him and learn from him how to engage our culture today. We'll be in Acts Chapter 17!
We continue our message series in Acts 16! We see how Paul made the most of every opportunity he had and how we can seek to do the same in our own lives.
This week we'll join Paul on his life mission to be encouraged to live our everyday lives like we're on a mission, too. Join us at we dive into Acts 9:1-9!
This message will wrap up our series... as we look at how we are called to navigate debatable issues. Romans 14 gives direction as we seek to engage like Christ.
In Week 3 we go after another problem that answers the question: What makes a good leader? 1 Corinthians 3 has the info we need to answer this question plus gives us guidance on how to be co-workers in God's service.
This week we dig into Philippians 4. We'll be discovering the path of peace that helps us sort through conflict and disunity with grace.
In this message, we look through Galatians 5 to see one problem in the early church that we still might experience today. The good news? We find our remedy IN CHRIST!
In this message Pastor Jon takes us through our final message in our WITNESS series with Acts 15 and helps us know how to respond during a collision...there's something to see, believe & do!
Acts 12 gives us a glimpse into how God works through our prayers. We see God working through the prayers of the early church and the church today.
We're jumping back into our RESET message series through the book of Acts. It's going to be a great text to remind us of our mission as followers of Christ! We're reading through Acts 11 to find 5 marks that help us thrive both in our personal walk with Christ and also as a church body.
It's Week 2 in our "To be honest..." message series, and we'll be taking a look at what the Bible says when we're not feeling the HOPE. In light of the cross and what we just celebrated at Easter, how do we live our lives now - full of HOPE?
This week, we' start with the topic of "To be honest...I'm not feeling the love." We'll dig into the example of 1 Kings 1 to see how we can still pursue Christ when we're not feeling the love towards others and what God says of forgiveness.
Whether you're full of joy or longing for a brighter day soon, know that YOU ARE LOVED & you can celebrate the HOPE that we have because He is risen from the grave!
This week we gain momentum from Acts 14 - seeing how the good news of the gospel built up the early church and fuels us to 'GO', too!
As we continue our series in Acts, we will see how the gospel continues to advance, even to the ends of the earth. And we will learn how God uses ordinary believers to do something extraordinary!
Stephen is an example of a witness in Acts 6-7 that was resilient in the face of adversity, even to the end. May we be faithful to proclaim the good news of Christ in the highs and lows, too!
Are you ready for some 'wind in your sails'? Could you use some encouragement to keep on?! We are in Acts 5, and are reminded of some encouraging truth - that we can be a part of something that WILL NOT BE STOPPED because our God has already overcome the enemy!
This week we'll see how God pours out his grace through HIS CHURCH! We're praying God's grace flows through YOU as you are an important part of His church here @ West Bridge.
Acts 4 shows us examples where the BOLDNESS of Jesus-followers makes a big difference in their community. We'll look for the source of their boldness and see how it is available to us today, too!
We usually have lots on our "to-do" lists or things we want to do or change, but what if we had something greater to focus on that would help everything else fall into it's right place?! As we look at Acts 3 on Sunday, we'll be reminded of what (or WHO) is the treasure, the focus, and the reason we can find peace, even when our to-do list is long!
When the body of Christ is working together, it is a beautiful thing! This week we look at the rest of Acts 2 to see some defining marks of HIS church working together for HIS glory! We'll also be sharing specific ways we can do this as HIS church here at West Bridge and beyond.
We all love new things. The look of new paint. The smell of a new car. The way new clothes fit. God does something new in Acts 2 that radically changed the world in which we live. As a matter of fact, this new thing He did is the reason our church is here today!
We're finishing up Acts 1 as we take a look at how to navigate those seasons in life when we're left waiting. It doesn't have to be wasted time if we are obedient to what God calls us to do!
We're finishing up Acts 1 as we take a look at how to navigate those seasons in life when we're left waiting. It doesn't have to be wasted time if we are obedient to what God calls us to do!
We each have unique passions, yet there's one passion that should unite us as followers of Christ! We're kicking off a series through the book of Acts to help ignite our passion to be HIS church. Week 1 we'll take a look at our gift and our calling as Christ-followers...and what we do from there!
We're bound to deal with relationships where it is hard to love as Christ loves...but there is hope for the Christ-follower! God's perfect love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. This week we'll look at Romans 12.9-21 and see the glory of His perfect love, dwelling in our hearts to not just love others, but be love in our relationships.
One of the difficult parts of a new year is the illusion that we just need to do more this year. If I just read my bible more, pray harder, attend church more often, be nicer (even though these are all good things) then things will be better. In reality, the only way to make 2022 better is more reliance upon God and His grace. We can't do anything apart from Him. Romans 12 shows us how to do this!
We encourage you to pick a word for the year, as well as scripture to go with it, & see how God uses it to grow & change you this year - for His glory! While we reset our focus for the year on our primary calling as followers of Christ - to live a life of WORSHIP - we'll read from Romans 12 and learn to spend our days for HIM!
As we ring in 2022, we begin the year looking at a reality of the Kingdom Coming and some good news (as well as a warning) to help us tackle the year ahead - strengthened with His mighty power.
The things of this earth, we have been promised in Revelation 21, will pass away - no more tears, no more pain, living in peace and harmony with each other - it just isn't something we can even fathom and it's hard to have hope in the midst of it all. But when we can focus our minds on real biblical hope - we will see things in a whole new light. We pray this week's message of TRUE HOPE will encourage you to set your mind on things above!
Is PEACE really possible here on earth? What does PEACE actually mean?
God's kingdom is a kingdom of peace & He desires for all who know Him to experience this peace. This week's message gives us practical tools to answer these questions and learn how to bring peace to our community as we share it with others.
Joy seems to be expected during this holiday season.
But it is also something that can be incredibly difficult to have or show. We desire it so much but we lean into the wrong things to get it.
This season we hope you find your JOY in Christ, that you rejoice in WHO he is and see that it is an important mark of our King!
This week we lift our eyes to the King and see a mark in Him that we can start making visible in our own lives. We'll be in 1 John 4.7-12 and are praying that we all will grow in our love for HIM, as well as our love for others.
Jesus sets a great example of what to do when life gets hard. We read through Matthew 14 this week in search of practical steps to help us through these difficult situations. There is no better mentor than Jesus himself and we pray it is an encouragement to you, as well!
This Sunday is a special weekend for our church when we stop to think back over God's blessing over our church family and celebrate His goodness to us. We'll be walking through 2 Chronicles 20 to ignite our hearts in worship for our Lord.
If you're ever discouraged when old actions or habits sneak back in to your life, let Ephesians 4.17-32 be an encouragement to you! We're reminded that to 'put off' our old self and 'put on' our new self, it isn't something we have to do in our power, but happens as we are made new in Christ.
God has created each one of us uniquely for HIS glory...and there's quite a variety! But even greater than the diversity, is the UNITY we have as the body of Christ. Our RESET message series helps us see the beauty of HIS church working together as we look at Ephesians 4.7-16.
What a Sunday to celebrate together! We worshiped together around the truth in Ephesians 4.1-6 - seeing our calling as followers of Christ. We'll answer the question: Are we doing what we've been called to do?
We'll be focusing on a powerful prayer from Ephesians 3.14-21 and asking the Lord to light a fire within each of us for HIM! While every Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate and worship together, we are especially looking forward to what the Lord will do among us as we gather together this weekend to glorify HIS name.
Our RESET message series through Ephesians is aimed at giving us a renewed passion to be HIS church, and this week's passage in chapter 3 gives us a great example to follow! Whether you've had a relaxing week of Fall Break or are walking through a tough time, we hope this message will encourage you to KEEP ON as HIS church! By His Power - For His Glory - With His Love
To fully grasp who we are IN CHRIST, it helps to remember where we were before Christ, too. Our RESET message series will help us get a clearer view of our identity from Ephesians 2.11-22 this week, and allow us to see the gift of being HIS church!
Ephesians 2:1-10 might be one of the most foundational texts in all of the New Testament to help us understand our destiny apart from Christ. Paul makes it clear that our sin doesn't just make us bad, it makes us dead. However, in Christ we can be forever alive!
We finish up the first chapter of Ephesians to help us get a better view of our identity in Christ and the HOPE we have in Him! If you could use a RESET to focus your gaze on Christ and live with renewed passion to be His church...this is the message for you!
We dig into the book of Ephesians this week in our quest to 'RESET' our lives - to live with renewed passion to be HIS church! We pray you are reminded of who you are IN CHRIST - and the blessings you have IN HIM! It will be a day to encourage you for the week ahead!
We celebrate the start of our 2021.22 Ministry Year and reveal the new theme and share the vision for the year ahead! It's a great chance to huddle as a church family and be unified around where we believe God is leading us this coming year, and find out ways that YOU can be a part of it!
This week was a special service as a church family focused on prayer - focusing our eyes on our Lord and seeking HIM for the ministry year ahead!
This week we take a look at a common pitfall we're all faced with, and look to the book of Proverbs to help us form a plan to 'DO SOME GOOD' for His glory!
This Sunday we heard the powerful story of Dr. Christopher Yuan and his parents. We were reminded of the importance of pursuing holiness and loving those around us.
Of all the gifts God has given us, the gift of 'sport' is one that has the power to motivate and challenge us in unique ways! This week in our message series, 'BEST advice EVER', we'll look at Proverbs 3 to help us navigate like Christ when it's 'game on' and we'll be able to play - cheer - coach - live for HIS glory!
There's no shortage of conflict in our world. We find ourselves in the middle of a culture in constant conflict. It hits close to home as well. Whether it's with a friend, family member, at work, or even at church, conflict is bound to happen. In this message we'll talk about the posture we should take in the midst of conflict and see some helpful wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. This is a timely message for the days in which we are living!
We kick off our new family message series called, 'BEST ADVICE EVER'! This is Week 1 - and take a look at Proverbs 1 for the starting place of how we can see our families THRIVE in Christ.
We wrap up our LOCKED IN message series with some special stories and encouragement to help us DO SOME GOOD and finish strong in whatever God calls us to do!
We weren't designed to go through life alone, and yet sometimes our tendency is to try it on our own to avoid the mess or the conflict. In this message, we'll be reminded from Colossians 4.7-18 what a gift it is that God uses His church to help one another follow Him together!
This message takes us into Colossians 4.2-6 where we'll be encouraged to live on mission wherever God places us!
This week in our LOCKED IN series where we're going through the book of Colossians.. leads us to a passage to unpack about work and how we can use our freedom for God's glory in whatever work we're called to do!
We continue our series on being locked-in to following Jesus this Sunday! One of the most difficult places to exercise our faith is within our family. They see our best parts and our worst. Today we'll look at Paul's guidelines for practically living out our faith within our families.
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As we celebrate our earthly dads this weekend, we'll explore more from Colossians 3.15-17 on staying LOCKED IN on our Heavenly Father as we live out our daily lives.
As we continue our LOCKED IN series through Colossians, we'll see a powerful picture of our identity in Christ from Colossians 3.12-14.
Since we have been raised with Christ - we MUST set our minds on things of Him - not on earthly things! What is your mind set on? We hope you are encouraged by this week's message in our Locked-In series as we go through the book of Colossians.
Distractions are a part of everyday life, and the early church faced some distracting circumstances as well. Paul gives us insight in Colossians chapter 2 on how we can stay focused on Jesus and help us say no to distractions.
When it comes to serving the Lord, are you LOCKED-IN on the WHY behind it?? We continue in Colossians and see a powerful truth to not only inform us, but propel us to action as we lock our eyes on Christ.
This week in our series the focus will be to help us keep our eyes locked-in on Christ! We will cover some powerful truth about Christ and what that means for us in Colossians 1.15-23. We're thankful for our chance to gather together, to focus our eyes on HIM, and be locked in on the hope found only in the gospel.
This week we'll see a powerful prayer that we can receive as a gift...especially helpful for the moms out there! We'll give thanks for the way God works through 'Mom' and we'll see the benefit of living a life locked-in on Christ - for all of us!
We kick off our new series [ Locked In: Fit & Faithful to the Finish ] with the first 8 verses of Colossians this week.
It's our last week of the J-Curve series and we're focusing on the power we have to be fully alive in Christ, through the power of the resurrection! Check out Romans 6 for preliminary reading on the message.
As we've been following the life of Christ through Luke's account, we have now reached the greatest news of all - that He is risen! We'll use this text from Luke 24 to see how Jesus' resurrection is not just a celebration for Easter Sunday, but how we are called to follow Him in everyday life with this as our map - wherever God leads us.
This week we're reminded of several reasons why we should trade our worry for confidence - not in ourselves but in Jesus Christ alone! In this fallen world we are often tempted to worry, but Luke 12.22-34 helps us refocus on what we know to be true and fill us with peace in our circumstances.
When we follow the life of Christ we can see that He is with us, even through the problems and challenges of this life. This week's message that will help us find our blindspots as we seek to follow Him.
We come to a well-known parable in Luke and we pray that your heart will be ready to hear from our Lord in a new way through this familiar story. When we come ready to FOLLOW HIM, we know He can use us for His glory in mighty ways!
This week we'll look at Luke, chapter 7, to see a great example of extravagant love and be challenged to do the same in our lives, as we follow Jesus!
We jump into Luke 5 (v. 1-11) and Luke 19 (v. 1-10) this week to take a closer look at our calling as Jesus-followers and look at Christ himself for our example. We'll use these snap-shots of Jesus' life to refuel our own purpose and passion as we follow HIM in our everyday lives!
Most of us dread Mondays.
Some of us struggle in our marriages and relationships.
Most of us get overwhelmed and can feel like the burden of life is just too much to carry.
Well..there's ONE simple thing we can do to lift us out of that pit... FOLLOW Him.
What does that look like? Listen to this week's message to be encouraged through the book of Luke!
We head back to the start of Luke's account of the life of Jesus and see both an encouraging and an equipping text in Luke 4.1-13. As we follow Jesus through the wilderness of temptation, we can have hope that we CAN defeat temptation as we keep our eyes focused on Him.
This week's message kicks off our new series to fill our weary souls with HOPE as we focus our eyes on the life of Christ! We'll open up with a happy surprise this Sunday that reminds us our Risen King is closer than we might realize.
This is our last message in the STRONG series and we're praying the Lord will fill you with HIS strength - to do some good! As we look at 2 Timothy 2, we'll be reminded that our strength is not our own, but see how we are given the strength to power through!
In Acts 18 we'll see 2 promises that Jesus gave Paul to encourage him to keep going. Now these same promises can encourage us today!
If you ever feel defeated or discouraged, then this week's message is for you! Our STRONG series reveals how we can be STRONG in the Lord, and this week we'll take a look at tackling our minds - to think like Christ. By taking every thought captive, we can defeat destructive thought patterns and be strong to do some good!
See the first step to being STRONG as we step into the battle and get armored up as we work through Ephesians 6!
The year 2020 sure has been one to remember! But if we can live with God's big picture in view...we will be able to recognize His grace in more ways that we think. We challenge you to take a snapshot of 2020, write down 5 ways you've seen God's grace, and take that into this next year as a great reminder of the God you serve!
As we wait for the arrival of Christmas, we'll get another glimpse of HIS glory this Sunday and celebrate that we can live a life of GREAT JOY in Christ! Join us in Luke 2 as we prepare for the ARRIVAL celebration of Christ this Christmas!
We'll see a powerful picture of HIS glory as we settle in John 1 and aim to get a better view of Christ. When we see Him as He is, we'll serve Him as we should - not out of guilt or pride, but out of devotion to our Savior and King!
Just through the first few verses of Isaiah Chapter 6, we see a glimpse of God's glory. This Christmas season, as we celebrate the ARRIVAL of the greatest gift we can ever experience, we pray that you'll see Jesus Christ for who He is and as a result, be changed to follow Him and 'do some good!'
This is our final message in our series to be equipped to DO SOME GOOD! We are encouraged by an example from the life of Christ in 1 John that will motivate us to take action on our call as Jesus followers!
It's been said, "You haven't enjoyed something fully until you've enjoyed it with Him!" God has richly provided for us, nothing we have isn't from Him...and knowing that should fuel us to DO SOME GOOD!
We pray you are encouraged and energized to do some good after hearing JB's story and how God has worked in his heart!
This week's message will show us what God has called His chosen people to do and how we are to go about doing those things. We will also share about some of this year's Thanksgiving recipients.
Even on election week, our mission is still the same - to do some good. Now that we've completed our orientation as followers of Christ, we're ready to follow Him by doing some good! We'll cover 5 tips from scripture to follow Jesus in whatever crazy circumstances we may find ourselves, especially this upcoming week.
As we wrap up our ORIENTATION series, we take a look at Genesis 22 and see an amazing example of God's provision. This is a crucial point in our series as we are equipped to pivot towards action, trusting our God to provide what we need!
We continue our series through Genesis and learn from the story of Noah of what it looks like to follow Jesus, even when the world around us is astray.
Living in a world of conflict seems to be the reality in our world right now, but there is hope to have peace through our circumstances! When we fix our eyes on Jesus, we can be equipped to follow Him into the conflict with humble hearts; we'll use Genesis 4 to show us the way.
We have the chance to look at the incredible hope that's available as we trust Jesus when he says, 'Follow me!' - even into the mess of life that we see played out in its original form in Genesis 3.
Genesis Chapter 2 explains God's design and with this He declares it is NOT good for man to be alone! We were given specific gifts through His intricate design and we pray those will be the focus of how you continue to live your life.
As we begin this ministry season it's crucial that we're all on the same page. Exactly WHO are we following? And WHY are we following Him? And WHO are we? And WHY is this world such a mess? And WHERE are we going? These are all questions that must be answered. And they are answered in the book of beginnings - Genesis. We're going to orient our lives upon bedrock truth! These truths will deepen our faith and provide stability as we follow Jesus into a life of humble service!
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Psalm 107 gives us fuel for our soul to WORSHIP the Lord! "Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love..."
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We'll be in 2 Corinthians 1.3-4 and 1 Samuel 23 and talk about what to do in those times when you're NOT overwhelmed. We'll also hear a powerful testimony from one of our missionaries and introduce you to two friends who are dedicated to helping people who are overwhelmed.
When challenges seem to keep flying at us and things are piling up, God's grace is sufficient for everything coming our way! But how can we really access His grace? We'll take a look at some hope-filled truth from 2 Corinthians 12 and examples from Nehemiah 4 to help on the most overwhelming days.
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This message helps us answer the question, "How do I keep on keeping on when I'm overwhelmed with sorrow?" God shows us the way through our seasons of sorrow through the gift of Lament. We'll unpack Psalm 13 and discover three checkpoints to help us process our sorrow.
In part 2 of our Overwhelmed series, we'll look at one of God's prophets and how he handled an overwhelming circumstance in his life. We'll see how God provided for him and how God longs to provide for us as well.
When our problems are big and our God is small, we'll be paralyzed and overwhelmed. There were four mistakes the nation of Israel made, while they were overwhelmed, and you'll find we do some of the same things still today.
In today’s message we’ll discover how to respond when processing through a conflict. God calls us to respond in a way that may surprise you. It’s simple and yet profound. And it’s helpful in whatever context where you may be working through a conflict.
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Today’s text (Psalm 91) is loaded with truth that’s powerful to help us face trouble with confidence in our Lord’s protective care!
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Today’s text could be called the “car wash” of the soul! It’s powerful to cleanse us from something far more corrosive than highway salt. It’s aimed @ the pride that tempts us daily. It leads us into the joy of living with a humble heart!
One of the dangers as we navigate the ‘desert seasons’ of life is that we miss the gift God provides in the midst of our problems. In this message we’ll unwrap a ‘desert gift’ found in Psalm 63.
The book of Psalms provides real insight into some of life's biggest struggles and successes. David wrote many of the Psalms and we can see how he processed fear, pain, regret, sorrow, joy, and success. Psalm 34 gives us a glimpse of how David dealt with a chaotic time in his life. In this message, we see how some of those same principles can be applied to the chaotic time we're living in today!
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In this message we’ll learn how to face the challenges of life with courage!
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In this message we’ll discover some important truth, equipping us to live-out our unique life mission, even when we’re facing difficult circumstances.
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In this message we’ll discover how to run with perseverance as we follow Jesus through challenging seasons of life!
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We take a look at 5 things that help us praise Him when the world is pulling us elsewhere! We pray this message is an encouragement to you as you maneuver the new 'normal' we are adjusting to at this time!
Do you ever wonder how it's possible to maintain a close relationship with God even when we routinely fail to live in a way that's pleasing to Him? In this message we'll discover how we can draw near to Him with confidence!
Aren't you thankful for the "AHA moments" of life when you receive some insight that helps make sense of a previously confusing circumstance? In this week's message, through Hebrews Chapter 8, we'll discover an "AHA truth" that both protects us from error and propels us to accomplish our primary calling!
Could you use some encouragement? In this message we unpack the hope-giving reality that Jesus is our high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to stay motivated to consistently learn and apply God's Word to your life? In this message we'll discover three practical ways to stay motivated!
The book of Hebrews is full of warnings and incredibly good news. Hebrews Chapter 4 helps us see that in spite of ourselves, we have a great high priest, Jesus the Son of God. For those who are following Jesus, we can call on him at any time and He stands ready to offer us mercy and grace in our time of need.
When life is hard it's so easy to doubt the goodness of God. But when we fix our eyes on Jesus...we'll discover it's the BEST WAY to stay close to Him especially in the valleys of life!
There are a lot of 'voices' in our lives but are we listening to the most important ONE? God spoke to us through His Son and in this message we'll discover a core truth, a simple challenge and a danger to avoid to help us DRAW NEAR to Him!
Jesus left us with a very clear purpose: make disciples. He laid it out in Matthew 28:19-20. As Christians, we're either making disciples or being discipled. Discipleship is a life long process. The disciples, that group of Jesus followers who knew him best, struggled at times to follow Him, so it stands to reason we may at times as well.
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In this message we'll unpack "THE possibility" - the most important possibility of drawing near to God and making this one ONE THING priority for this coming year.
This week's message is centered around 'ONE THING' that will enable us to do things we never thought possible! John 15.5 will help us realize apart from HIM we can do NOTHING. We hope you find encouragement as you listen!
In this message we'll take the final step on the prayer path by tracking through Psalm 23. These six verses will help us navigate the "fog" of our uncertain future!
One thing we treasure most about home is gathering around the dinner table for a delicious meal with our family! Today's message invites us to take our place as children of God @ our Father's table and talk with Him about what we lack.
In this message we'll take the second step in the prayer path to being at home with HIM that's powerful to help us live in the presence of the Lord.
The GIFT of CHRISTMAS is the treasure of knowing HIM – of being at home with our SAVIOR! It's sharing your life with HIM just as intimately as you share life with the people you love. It’s being in the same room with the ONE who gave HIS life for us! And our fitting response is CONFESSION!
As Christians in North America one of the greatest struggles we face is contentment. The Apostle Paul shows us in Philippians chapter 4 that we can be content regardless of our circumstances. The good news, is that if you find yourself as a person who's not content, contentment is something you can learn!
Why is it so important that we have JOY? This week's message will give us some tools to help us respond to the circumstances of life in a way that's pleasing to our Lord and brings lasting joy to us!
Is my passion to be known or to know HIM? Do I want to be in power or experience HIS power flowing through me? The truth we receive through the first part of Philippians 3 is powerful to help us clarify our focus on what matters most in life!
In Philippians 2:19-30 Paul gives us 2 human examples of what humility looks like. Timothy, Epaphroditus and even Paul selflessly served each other and the people in their faith community. Each one of them gives us a great reminder of areas we can all improve in our own lives as we live out our faith.
What matters most in life? Relationships. In this message we'll discover three mindset shifts that lead to healthy relationships. We'll see how these mindsets help our relationships THRIVE for His glory. Philippians 2.1-18 shows us some practical ways to live this out.
In part 2 of our study in Philippians, Paul shows us how to have joy and contentment, regardless of our circumstances. Specifically, Paul is addressing some of the concerns of the church in Philippi. The great news, though, is that what caused Paul to have joy, no matter, what applies to us as well. It's what led him to say, "whatever happens, conduct yourself in a manner worthy of the gospel."
Could you use a little encouragement today? This text is packed with encouraging truth to help us follow Jesus in our everyday life!
In this message we discover the one thing that mobilizes us to do the good God created us to do!
Psalm 84 is packed full of truth that we can use as this week's "soundtrack" in our hearts. In this part of our ONEthing series, we'll look at what 3 daily habits we can make a part of our lives to help us as we long to be with Him.
How do we connect in relationship, the way God wants us to, when life's ups and downs seem to get the best of us? One thing. HIM. Listen to this week's message to hear what we are called to do, as believers, and how we can have harmony in all of our relationships!
From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16
In this message we'll look at an instance in Isaiah's life when he is dwelling in the house of the Lord and the result it has on his life. We'll discover how to live-out our unique life mission with courage and boldness!
In this message we discover a simple but powerful gift God has given us to help us step into a life of worship.
As we do life with an ever-expanding "TO DO" list what's the ONE THING that matters most? Listen to this week's message to get a powerful truth that will refocus us to what's truly important and will allow us to do the good God has created us to do!
It doesn't take much to mess with our perspective. And when our perspective is off our fuel to live-out our life mission runs low. Today's message leads us to a powerful truth that will help us maintain a healthy perspective.
Dr. Tim Kimmel is the Executive Director of Family Matters (FamilyMatters.net), whose goal is to equip families to appropriate God's grace in every age and stage of life. He is also a well-known national speaker and best-selling author of many books including Grace Based Parenting and most recently, Grace Filled Marriage.
The last dysfunctional family we'll look at might be the most dysfunctional family of all. The church. The church is the source of some incredible good in this world and also some incredible dysfunction. This week we'll look at the Corinthian church and Paul's words to them, and us.
Even Jesus had a dysfunctional family. The one trait that marked Jesus' interactions with His family was humility. Humility interrupts dysfunction and allows us to honor God and each other. Listen to this week's message to learn more!
The word 'idol' seems foreign to us and not applicable. However, each one of us has things in our lives that distract us and take our attention away from the Lord and, at times, our families. King Solomon had a LOT of idols. Listen this week to see how dysfunction comes when we let idols take control.
Forgiveness is easy to talk about but hard to put into practice. The life of Joseph, in the Old Testament, gives us 5 ways to understand forgiveness better. Listen to this week's message to learn how dysfunction can end where forgiveness begins.
In the wrap up message to our series on Jonah, we see that God wants to reframe our perspective of Him, and others. This final lesson from Jonah is an important step in understanding the lengths to which God will go to help us realign our perspective of what's most important to the Lord.
Jonah is finally ready to listen and obey the Lord. In chapter 3 of Jonah we see God's desire to continue to change and develop Jonah and us into the people He wants us to be.
"God does some of his best work in us when we're at the end of ourselves." Jonah is starting to learn this truth and he finally prays to the Lord for help. Listen to this week's message to hear the pattern of Jonah's prayer that we can learn from.
In week 1 of our series on Jonah, we'll see how God pursues those that he loves and what he was willing to do to get Jonah's attention and ours. "God will send a variety of storms your way to protect you from the biggest storm of all, yourself."
The disciples had a powerful conversation with Jesus while in the Upper Room. Jesus tells them many important things about himself and the Father and how he will only be gone for a little while. But the disciples still struggle with understanding and trusting so Jesus spends time reassuring them and helping them see who He is and what He's about to do.