Starting Line Church

When it comes to our identity, it’s the unique set of traits, beliefs, values, and experiences that define who a person is. But as followers of Jesus, our identity is rooted in our relationship with our Creator who has made us in His image and wants us part of his family. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: July 5, 2026 www.startingline.church

The life of David reminds us that it’s Jesus who comes as our champion. He is the one who fights for us. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: June 28, 2026 www.startingline.church

Even a person after God’s own heart can drift when desires and emotions take priority over obedience, as David’s story with Bathsheba reminds us. We are challenged to recognize temptation before it becomes sin, establish healthy boundaries, and embrace God’s grace through honest repentance and accountability. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: June 21, 2026 www.startingline.church

What’s the story that people will share about you? As we look at the life of David, we see the way we act shapes the stories people share about us. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: June 14, 2026 www.startingline.church

We all face battles in life. But the good news is that we have a God that fights those battles right there with us! Speaker: Allison Miller Date: 06/07/26 www.startingline.church

Chances are, you hate waiting for things. But what if your season of waiting is God is prepping you for what is on the horizon? Speaker: Allison Miller Date: May 31, 2026 www.startingline.church

For many, coming to church for the first time can be filled with anxiety, uncertainty and maybe even fear. But a warm smile and friendly conversation can quickly break down those walls. Speaker: Zach Miller Date: May 24, 2026 www.startingline.church

Being a Christian requires that your life looks different than those around you. And we do that not just by being hearers, but also doers of what God says. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: May 17, 2026 www.startingline.church

Life with Jesus is about an invitation and the most powerful invitation you can give is to extend a simple, personal invitation - "come with me". Speaker: Allison Miller Date: May 10, 2026 www.startingline.church

The answer to our problems should be prayer. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: May, 3, 2026 www.startingline.church

As we enter this next season of Starting Line Church, it's important for us to pause and remember all God has done already! Just like the Israelites crossing the Jordan River and setting up a stack of stones as a reminder, we reflect on God's faithfulness so far. www.startingline.church

As we finish one lap of SLC and begin another, we took time to look back and celebrate all that God has done in and through Starting Line Church! Date: April 19, 2026 www.startingline.church

In a world overwhelmed by bad news, this message reminds us that the Good News of Jesus—His death and resurrection—truly changes everything and brings lasting hope. But the Gospel isn’t meant to be kept to ourselves; we are called to share it with urgency, tell it through our personal stories, and speak it with the authority Jesus has given us. As we live out God’s Kingdom, we step into a mission...

Easter reminds us that even in our darkest moments—like Peter’s denial—God is not finished with us. Through the resurrection, Jesus turns failure into restoration and offers grace where there was once shame. Speaker: Allison Miller Date: April 5, 2026 www.startingline.church

Jesus never said anything about earthly power. As he enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, we are reminded that he knows what is about to happen. Yet, he remains obedient to His heavenly Father. On this Palm Sunday, we are reminded that the kingdom is about obedience, obedience to our heavenly Father in all He asks us to do.

The Kingdom of God is revealed through Jesus, and at its heart is a desire to bring healing to what is broken in our lives. Through the story of Bartimaeus, we see that healing begins with recognizing our need and boldly calling out to Jesus in faith. God still heals today—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—often inviting us to actively seek Him in the process. Every healing we experience no...

The culture of God’s Kingdom is shaped by the character of the King—Jesus—and one of its defining characteristics is sacrifice. In Luke 18, Jesus shows that following Him isn’t just about keeping rules, but about surrendering the things we hold onto most. Faith requires giving up what we think is good so we can receive what Jesus knows is better. When we sacrifice temporary things to follow Christ...

The culture of the Kingdom of God reflects the character of the King—Jesus—and His heart is always for the lost. Through the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus shows that every person matters and that heaven rejoices when even one lost person is found. As followers of Jesus, our mission is to share that same heart—doing whatever it takes to help people move from lost to found. Speaker: Allison Mille...

As we enter the season of Lent, this message connects the meaning of Lent—preparing our hearts for Christ’s death and resurrection—with the call to repentance found in Book of Joel. Joel’s imagery of a devastating locust plague warns of the seriousness of sin and reminds us that the “day of the Lord” is both a wake-up call and an invitation to return to God. True repentance, Joel teaches, isn’t ju...

Ever feel like you’re busy but still empty? In Book of Haggai, God challenges His people for building comfortable lives while neglecting what mattered most—their relationship with Him—and reminds us that misplaced priorities lead to frustration and lack of fulfillment. When we put God first instead of success, comfort, or approval, we don’t just reorder our schedules—we rediscover purpose, peace,...

This week at Starting Line Church, we explored the message of Book of Zechariah , where God reminds His people that even after exile and discouragement, He has not forgotten them—His very name means “the Lord remembers.” Zechariah calls us to three things that still matter today: return to God with our whole heart, rebuild our lives not by our own strength but by His Spirit, and remember that our...

In Malachi, we see God calling His people out of exile—but also calling them out of their excuses. Through repeated disputes, Israel refuses accountability, playing dumb instead of owning their sin. The sermon reminds us that confession isn’t the same as accountability—real change happens when we ask why , set boundaries, and invite others into the journey. Accountability isn’t about shame; it’s a...

God doesn’t want empty rituals or quick fixes—He wants transformed hearts and lives. In Micah, God makes it clear that following Him isn’t a mystery: do what is right, love mercy, and walk humbly with Him. True faith shows up in justice for others, compassion we actually enjoy extending, and daily dependence on God. The call then is the same for us now: live changed, not just religious.

Habakkuk shows us that faith doesn’t mean ignoring our doubts or pain—it means bringing our honest questions to God when life feels unfair and God seems silent. When our faith collides with reality, God reminds us that “the righteous will live by faith,” trusting His character even when His plans don’t make sense. In the end, Habakkuk teaches us to choose worship and joy in God before the outcome...

We’re kicking off our Minor Prophets series by diving into Hosea—a powerful picture of God’s relentless love in a culture that treats relationships as disposable. Hosea shows us that sin isn’t just rule-breaking, it’s relational betrayal, yet God’s love keeps pursuing us even when we walk away. This is a story of warning and hope, inviting us to stop minimizing sin and step back into a faithful, l...