Messages

In this family, We are united.

Before I address the problems in others, I need Jesus to address the problems in me.

I cannot build my life on what is trending, because what is trending is temporary.

Christianity is not rules to follow. It’s a relationship to pursue.

Christianity doesn’t answer all our questions, but it does answer the most important question.

“Getting right” with God can not be obtained by our actions.  There is only 1 action that can make us “right with God”.

Jesus’ death in your place is the only path to peace

The love the local church has for each other is the primary display of Jesus to the world.

The one thing that the world needs and the Church has…

Growth comes when the X Factor is experienced through the family of God.

A move of God begins when we respond to Jesus’ move towards us by moving towards Jesus.

We move from “me” to “we” by being together.

To get our lives back on track, we don’t primarily focus on what we are supposed to do, but rather who we are supposed to become.

Who or what I give my life to determines what my life is like.

Being with Jesus is the only way to thrive when life is falling apart.

Life is hard, but hope is available…and eternity is coming. In light of that- what’s next?

Sure giving impacts eternity- but how is that supposed to help me out right now?

If I’m going to live forever, the best investment I can make is into that which lasts forever.

We make ourselves miserable trying to do too much- when few things are needed. Actually, only one.  

As long as it’s someone or something else’s fault, I’ll never correct my flaws.

Assuming the worst brings out the worst in us. The change that’s needed? Choose to believe the best.

Only God has it all right- which means I’ve got something wrong.

Surrender is the password that allows you to access all of who God is and what he wants for you.

He wants us to know who He is so that we can have a relationship with Him.

God is the creator and sustainer of all things – but He is also personal and knowable

In order to love people who don’t vote like you, love them the way that Jesus loves you.

Rage is never righteous when it leads us towards what isn’t right.

Just because I have the right to say it doesn’t mean it’s right to say it.

Culturally speaking, we like options… However, are there many options to get to God?

Multiplication makes us a movement.

It’s not about reckless risk-taking. It’s about the right kind of risk-taking.

The church is unstoppable when its message is front and center.

We step into the power of the Holy Spirit when we step into His purpose: pointing people to Jesus.

How do we keep doing what we should be doing when we don’t feel like it?

The best decision we can make is to move away from being a consumer and to start being a contributor.

For our commitment to become more than just a moment, we have to start making different decisions.

Casual Christianity leaves you without Christ. It’s time to shift to commitment.

What you went through always impacts you…so what do you do with what you’ve just been through?

Following Jesus will not always make sense. When that happens, you need to know 2 things to move forward.

What do we do when we know- or think we know- what will make it better, but we just can’t seem to make it happen?

Drifting from one big point to the next in our life is not living life. God wants us to run to Jesus and find purpose for ALL of our life.

We have to deal with our worry before we move forward, or the future will be frustrating. We do that by developing one very simple habit...

Our nation is a mess- and the church can’t be quiet.

My competency is a mask for my uncertainty.

I can’t actually fix me- but I can fall apart. And it’s in falling apart that I find freedom.

We say “I’m fine”…but the truth is we’re anxious and we’re depressed. How do we overcome anxiety and...

  You’re not done if you’re not dead; and if you’re not dead, God’s not done- and there are no dead ends when...

Why would God keep me from something good?

What can I do when I want to quit…but all I can really do is wait it out?

  Why would a good God create a world where COVID-19 is possible…and why doesn’t He do something to fix it?

What will happen to us when stuff happens to us depends on what we stand on.

  Even when we can’t trace God’s hand, we can trust His heart.

The current crisis has given us an incredible opportunity. Let’s seize the moment. with four practical steps that can turn what seems...

Things are scary out there right now with the corona virus, financial markets cratering, and people living in fear. But we CAN survive even...

Alignment around Jesus agenda makes the church come alive.

Whether it’s good fear or bad fear, fear is an opportunity to have faith in the God that is greater than our fears.

Sadness doesn’t mean “be strong”. It means “Stop- and show sorrow”.

Anger doesn’t mean get even. Anger means STOP- before you sin- and get perspective.

Shame doesn’t mean “cover it up.” When we feel shame, it’s time to speak up and seek help.

Following Jesus always requires risk- but what COULD happen if we take the risk?

Engage people by asking “How can I pray for you?”

Those who serve together stick together- and those who stick together stick with it.

An all-in life is rearranged around Jesus’ agenda.

Life so often doesn’t go as planned- but the good news is the unexpected is not unplanned.

We can trust Jesus when He calls us because He shows us where the story ends.

Immanuel came to bring light into our darkness. The light hurts- but it also heals.

Who is Immanuel? What’s the significance for us? **Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of this message are currently...

True worship must be revealed by God and directed to God.

When I see everything in this world as worthless, I’ll actually treat it as if it’s worth it.

Should we only sing hymns? Are drums ok? What about raising your hands? Or is there a greater point behind all of it?

If Sunday is the only time I’m worshipping Jesus, then I’m not actually worshipping Jesus.

The point of parenting is to raise holy, bold, disciple-making children. But to make disciples, you have to be a disciple first.

You can’t fix your child’s sin problem- but there are some things you can do to help.

The challenge in raising our child is not the problems in the world- but the problem already present in them.

When I am in awe of Jesus’ grace, I will extend grace to my children.

Life unleashed isn’t about me- because I am too small a dream to live for.

Jesus loves me the way I am, but loves me too much to let me stay the way I am.

How I act is the product of who I believe I am.

I can’t be the me I want to be because of ME.

A culture of celebration means we celebrate what God celebrates.

Multiplication is as easy as inviting someone into your life, your circle, and what you are already doing for the Kingdom.

Even though this world is not our home, we should make it feel like home as long as it is home.

Prayer isn’t something we do. Prayer is who we are- it defines us as a church.

Understanding God’s wrath teaches us more about how to worship Him.  

God’s perspective is different than ours because He knows more than we do.

Jesus came from “out there” to “right here” to make us holy.

Progress is not a point. Progress is a process. But the process is the point.

  Submission is good for the soul.

The mouth speaks what the heart is full of. We don’t have speech problems- we have heart problems.

We are all hypocrites to one extent or another. The question is “What can be done about it?”

Perspective under Pressure + Perseverance under Pressure = Progress.

When God Says “No,” ask “How can I grow?”

100% success in prayer is dependent on 100% alignment with God’s will.

Even when everything seems out of control, God is in complete control- and God’s control brings calm into my chaos.

God is so good that He wants more for me than a good life.

Jesus’ love for us is measured by the cross. Even when life is not good, He never stops loving us- even when He allows suffering to...

Jesus lived the life I couldn’t live and died the death I should have died, so that through Him, I could be set free.

To stay centered, kill sin.

We don’t need “something else” to be right with God. Jesus is all we need.

To be centered requires Jesus at the center. And when we become centered, the result is we become “sent”

Obedience to Jesus NOW prepares me for “What if?” later.

God owns it all- I just manage it.

We tend to think, “If I have enough money, I would be secure.” However- reality is we’ll never have enough wealth to...

Even if I had it all…I would never have enough. Money never satisfies…but there’s something- or rather someone- who does.

If you are married, it’s true: God wants you and your spouse to have GREAT sex with each other!

What keeps us from noticing the problems in our marriages? One word: Distractions.

Marriage doesn’t have to be a long string of arguments. And it starts with evaluating the words we use in marriage.

The real problem with my marriage is not my spouse. It’s not even my own issues. It’s something much more significant.

When we see God as “awesome”, it’s not going to feel awesome. It’s going to feel awful- and yet it’s the best...

God displays His glory though the church- but how can I see God's glory when I've been hurt by the church?

Jesus didn’t show up as someone who took the breath away from the casual observer. And yet it is in the person of Jesus that God...

To live for God, our view of God must change to where we see Him as awesome. This starts when we see how He has revealed Himself through...