People Becoming the Church

Jesus is Risen! Jesus died on that cross for our sins and He rose from the dead 3 days later! He requires a decision. There is no 3rd option. You either accept His free gift of forgiveness and follow Him as your Lord and Savior or you stand in opposition with Him. As we see with the two thieves on the crosses next to Him. One choice to mock and scoff at Him and the other believed and accepted. Bot...

Jesus entered Jerusalem not as a conquering king but as a humble servant, riding on a donkey not a glorious stallion. What type of leader are we looking for these days?  What sort of leader do we need? “Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous… yet humble…” (Zech. 9:9b, NLT). People were looking for a Messiah... John 12:12-13, NLT  Jesus was looking for a proper entrance... John 12:14-15,...

Canvas is People Becoming the Church— we want those who don’t know Jesus to discover Him and those who do know Him to grow in becoming more like Him. Together, we seek to worship God, grow in faith, connect in community, serve our world, and share the gospel. We believe that Jesus is the eternal difference-maker. He is the giver of life, the healer of brokenness, and the lover of every soul. Our l...

Ruth 4:13–22 brings the story of hope to its fulfillment as God turns promise into provision. What began with emptiness ends with fullness, as Naomi holds a child and the future of redemption is secured. This passage reminds us that what God promises, He always provides—sometimes in ways larger and longer than we can imagine. The story of Ruth ends with a child named Obed, but it points us forward...

Redemption moves from promise to action when someone willingly steps forward to restore what was lost and provide lasting hope. True redemption is never hidden, cheap, or partial—it is costly, public, and complete. This moment gives us a glimpse of the greater redemption God would one day accomplish through Jesus.

Hope often requires waiting, even when we don’t know how things will turn out. True patience isn’t passive—it’s trusting that God is already at work and that His timing is perfect. In learning to wait faithfully, we discover that hope grows stronger and God’s plans unfold exactly as He intends.

Integrity matters most when we are vulnerable and the stakes are high. Choosing to act honorably, even when no one is watching, protects hope, preserves relationships, and reflects God’s character. These moments reveal that God’s redemption often works through our faithful and careful obedience.

God’s pursuit of us calls for a willing response. When we choose to follow and obey, we step into the work He is already doing in our lives. True faith begins not with our initiative, but with a heart ready to say, “I will,” and trust that God’s plan is unfolding.

God often provides rescue through the faithful actions of others. Redemption is not something we earn, but something extended through a person He appoints to act on our behalf. This points forward to the ultimate Redeemer, whose work secures hope and restoration for all who trust Him.

God often shows His love through the people around us. Even when we do not deserve it, acts of kindness can reveal His mercy and open doors for hope. Recognizing and receiving this kindness points us to the ultimate kindness of God Himself, shown most fully in Jesus.

Humility is the soil of God's provision.  God’s blessings often come through ordinary, everyday work, and humility prepares us to receive them. When we serve faithfully and quietly, we cultivate hearts ready for His provision. Humility is the soil in which hope and redemption grow.

True faith is more than following feelings or doing what’s easy; it’s a wholehearted decision to trust and follow God. Ruth’s choice to leave her past and embrace God’s people shows that salvation begins with obedience and trust, even when the way forward is uncertain. Her faithfulness points us to the greater salvation God offers through Jesus, calling us to respond with the same courage and comm...

Sometimes God feels distant, and our circumstances seem hopeless. Yet His presence is never absent, and His purposes are quietly unfolding behind the scenes. Even in the darkest seasons, hope exists because God is working to bring restoration and life in ways we cannot yet see.

"Apprenticeship to Jesus always produces growth." Nate digs into 2 Peter 1:1-11 and walks through what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus. There are 3 things we must do to be His apprentice: Be with Jesus, Become like Jesus, and Do what Jesus did. With a new year upon us, how are you planning on growing in your relationship with Jesus? Nate gave 2 takeaways: 1) Set aside 5-10 min each day this...

"Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! The Sovereign Lord is my strength! He makes me as surefooted as a deer, able to tread upon the...

The shepherds were tending their flocks, living the ordinary rhythm of life, when the extraordinary broke in. An angel appeared and declared that the Messiah had been born! Filled with awe and urgency, they hurried to see if it was true. And it was just as the angel had said. Their encounter with Jesus didn’t leave them unchanged. They couldn’t simply return to their normal routines; they shared t...

The wise men had been watching and waiting for signs of the promised King. When His star appeared, they recognized the moment and set out immediately to worship Him. Their journey was marked by awe, and urgency. But not everyone responded the same way. When Herod learned of a rival king, fear and jealousy turned to murderous plotting. Jesus doesn't leave anyone in the middle ground. Everyone must...

Mary and Joseph were called by God to an extraordinary role; parenting the Messiah. It was a privilege beyond imagining, but with it came incredible responsibility and uncertainty. Yet, instead of turning away, they trusted God's plan and humbly embraced the task, showing us what faithful obedience looks like even in the midst of awe and wonder.

For thousands of years, Israel waited for the Messiah; the One who would rescue and restore. More than 700 years before Jesus' birth, Isaiah prophesied about the coming King. In his Gospel, John connects that prophecy to Jesus' arrival, declaring that He is the promised Light who gives light to everyone.

It is our One Day To Feed The World where we bring one days wage to give to Convoy of Hope and our community. Our one day and change their everyday. Today we hear from Bryan Elementary and how our partnership last year affected our community. We also hear about Convoy of Hope and what they are doing to impact the world.

Nate finishes up 1 Timothy. Nate walks through what it looks like to "Fight the good fight." 

We walked through 1 Timothy 6:2-10 and what it looks like to live a Godly life. Nate challenges us to keep eternity in focus and to find our satisfaction in Jesus.

Nate walks through 1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. Paul shares how we are to live our lives with honor and love for all. What does that look like in our day and age.

We all know it takes hard work to stay in shape. Do we work hard in the same way with our faith. Nate challenges us to live Godly lives and to work hard on our speak, our conduct, our love, our faith and our purity.   

We continue our journey through 1 Timothy. Nate unpacks what the church is supposed to be. What the truth is and how we live it out.