Thrive Church Podcast

God promised the gift of faith.  It might not sound like a gift but it is something that becomes very tangible when we face difficult trials in our lives.  Pastor Brian shares an awesome message this week of what that can look like. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

On the same day as Easter, two of Jesus’ followers were on the road.  Jesus appeared to them after the resurrection, but He kept who He was from them.  They asked themselves, “didn’t our hearts burn with passion when He spoke the scripture to us?”  When was the last time our hearts were on fire for God?  Pastor Brian gives a message about our hearts being on fire for Christ. Join us in person: 228...

He is risen indeed!  Pastor Brian shares this year’s Easter message! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

What’s incredible about the betrayal of Jesus, is that He already knew it happened before the guards came for him.  Jesus still died on the cross for everyone, including Judas.  If Jesus is willing to go that far for someone who will betray Him, it’s a promise He will go that far for you too.  Pastor Brian preaches a POWERFUL message about the victory on the cross at this year’s Good Friday servic...

We might not always understand God’s promises that He makes to us, and that’s okay.  It can be a hidden promise; this week, our brothers Jeese and Chase give a great message about God’s hidden treasures and how exciting it can be to find those treasures. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

We serve a good God that keeps His promises.  Life can get difficult, and we may lose our focus at times.  We need to remember, don’t let the devil steal your song!  This week Pastor Gary Grogan, but we call him Papa G, shares a blessed message about enduring.  Remember, don’t quit! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthr...

It’s easy to be impatient, trusting is difficult.  The good news is we have a God that we can trust.  We can trust God’s promises He makes, and even remind Him of these promises.  Pastor Brian shares a message about trusting God in hard times, or even silence in the second week of this series. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: e...

God always fulfills His promises, but the catch is they are often conditional; though His Will isn’t.  Welcome to week 1 of our next series.  This week, Pastor Brian kicks it off with a message on how big God’s promises can be. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

The world is in so much need of the Church, the church is in so much need of the Church.  Pastor Brian shares a message on the importance of sharing the Gospel and how He can use all of us, even the Apostle Peter. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

In this week’s message, Pastor Brian shares a message about discipleship.  So, what is that?  It means to be a student, and in our case, a student of Jesus Christ. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

In this week’s message, Pastor Brian shares a message about our great commission; for us to share the Gospel, the Good News of Jesus Christ, to the entire world.  So, let’s all be the small woodland creature that removes the dirt of sin we are all covered in. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giv...

Discernment.  A topic the world seems to lack, or even modern mainstream Christianity at times.  In this episode of the podcast, Pastor Brian and A.P. delve into the subject of Godly Discernment, a gift from God that needs more attention brought to it. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

What is The Church?  Well, it’s God’s Bride, it’s Christ’s Body, it’s a great place to fellowship, it’s a place and who we are all at the same time.  What is it not?  Alone.  Pastor Brian shares a message about being plugged into a local church, not just the Big C church. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchc...

It’s an interesting world we live in right now, but we serve a God that is bigger, and more loving, than it all.  In this episode, Pastor Brian and A.P. tackle the complexities of loving in a hostile world while still upholding the law, but trying to filter through God’s Law vs. the law of the land. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Onl...

This week, special guest Pastor Joel Labertew joins us to share a message and encourage us as part of the network of churches we are blessed to be a part of.  What does it mean to be on mission for God?  Also, God wants us to thrive, what does it mean to thrive?  Pastor Joel has a lot of great things to share with us about it! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More:...

This week, special guest Ted Gerry joins us to share a message.  What good news does he bring?  A message about the fact that nothing can ever separate us from the love of God.  Stand firm.  Stay encouraged.  Walk boldly in His love. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Welcome to week 3 of the series about the Mosaic tabernacle, this is our final week here.  Pastor Brian explores the depths of intimacy in what is called the Holy of Holies.  Sometimes, people bounce from church to church, experiencing the weekly Holy Place.  God calls us to enter the Holy of Holies with Him, in our own lives.  God has gifted us with the blessing of no need to do this in a buildin...

Welcome to week 2 of the series about the Mosaic tabernacle.  This week, the Holy Place which is also called the inner courts.  This is where we are cleansed in the pool before we enter the Holy of Holies. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Welcome back and Happy New Year!  This is week 1 of a new series about the tabernacle, the Israelites mobile church (something Thrive sure can appreciate).  There are three main areas to it; on this first week, we explore the outer court yard. Kutless has a great song about this called Take Me In from their first worship album called Strong Tower, it’s a great listen! Join us in person: 22811 S. C...

“Something is happening and we are going!”  Have you felt God call you?  Have you ever felt compelled to do something?  A lot of us have; it’s big, it can be scary, it can be confusing, but God will lead the way on the adventure He has for our lives.  Are you ready for the journey?  Pastor Brian shares a message about the “Wise Men” that went to see Jesus after he was born, Merry Christmas everyon...

Have you ever felt looked over?  Just strong enough that people think you don’t need help?  Just weak enough to stay put and never exceed?  So average it makes like difficult?  Joseph sure could have.  What a good God we have to know that He will always see, always be proud of us when we succeed, always there to pick us back up again when we need that help; praise God.  Pastor Brian shares a messa...

Sometimes it’s hard to trust God, especially when we are let down by those who are supposed to love us.  Don’t worry, God’s got this.  Let’s hear about what Pastor Brian has to share with us! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

It’s the first week of our new series!  Were you ever caught off guard?  Well, going from the book of Malachi to Matthew, God seemed to be silent for about 400 years; but then he spoke again.  Let’s hear about what Pastor Brian has to share with us! Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthrive.com Give Online: encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/giving

Sermon series wrap up?!  Sweet!  On this episode of the podcast we discuss the sermon series Pastor Brian just finished about family and how it relates to our last sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit.  Family can be messy, and at time we let find it easiest to be "ourselves" around our family, but we are still there to be fruitful.  Pastor Brian and AP are here to share!

It’s the final week of the Family Reset sermon series!  Have you ever heard from your parents, “because I said so”?  It can be a surprisingly loving thing to hear from them, why do they say it?  Because your parents have your best interest at heart.  Pastor Brian shares a great message about these parallels to God. Join us in person: 22811 S. Cedar Rd., Manhattan, IL 60442 Learn More: encounterthr...