Thrive.Church Weekly Message

We aren’t ___________________ people; we are all guilty of sin. [Romans 3:23] For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard. None of us can ___________________ up to God's standard. [Romans 6:23a] For the wages of sin is death... Spiritual ___________________ is us being separated from God. [1 John 1:8] If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not livin...

Most of us don't become Christians with the intent of following Jesus. We become Christians because we are told obedience pays and disobedience doesn't. We become Christians hoping that spirituality will fill the holes in our souls. We become Christians hoping God will fix us. Eventually, our agendas clash with Jesus' agenda, and we have to decide whether we'll abandon him or follow. Welcome to Th...

The ____________________ is the Good News that we have victory through Jesus. [Romans 1:16-17] For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes--the Jew first and also the Gentile. [17] This Good News tells us how God makes us right in his sight. This is accomplished from start to finish by faith. As the Scriptures say, "It is throug...

During his time on earth, Jesus invited misbehavers and unbelievers to follow him. We are all invited to follow him. You are invited to follow him, but there's something you need to know about following Jesus. It will cost you something eventually. It may cost you money, career advancement, or even relationships. That's because Jesus offers us the choice of denying ourselves now or losing ourselve...

Patience is the ability to endure hardships and challenges without _____________________. [1 Samuel 10:1] Then Samuel took a flask of olive oil and poured it over Saul's head. He kissed Saul and said, "I am doing this because the LORD has appointed you to be the ruler over Israel, his special possession. [1 Samuel 10:9-12] As Saul turned and started to leave, God gave him a new heart, and all Samu...

Religion says, Change and you can join us. Jesus says, Join us and you will change. There's a huge difference. Jesus doesn't expect you to be perfect. He just wants you to follow him. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify you from following him. Being an unbeliever doesn't disqualify you from following him. In fact, following almost always begins with a sinner taking one small step. Welcome to ThriveC...

Timelines don't matter when you are ___________________ God. [1 Samuel 16:6-13] When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, "Surely this is the LORD's anointed!" [7] But the LORD said to Samuel, "Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The LORD doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."...

Everyone is invited to follow Jesus. Being a sinner doesn't disqualify you. Being a doubter doesn't disqualify you. The goal of following Jesus is a faith that overcomes our fear of the future or our current circumstances. It's a faith that gives us peace. But what do people who follow Jesus look like? What do they wear? Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us online for service...

Patience is doing something __________________ for a long period of time. [Genesis 12:1-4] The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father's family, and go to the land that I will show you. [2] I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. [3] I will bless those who bless you and curse those...

Jesus says to pray. Jesus says not to look over there. Jesus says to be nice. Jesus says to get up early and read your Bible. Lots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says. But what if doing what Jesus says isn't what Jesus says to do at all? Regardless of what you believe. Regardless of how you behave. Jesus invites you to follow him. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad...

Many times, when you are going through difficulty, greater difficulty will come before ____________ . [ Exodus 6:6-8 ] I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will deliver you from slavery to them, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and great acts of judgment.  I will take you to be my people and I will be your God, and you shall know...

Life is full of uncertainty. Daily situations beyond our control put us at risk for disappointment, failure, and regret. For most of us, bravery is not about staring death in the eye, but finding courage to face the everyday pressure and anxieties life throws our way. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us online for service. We encourage you to comment below to share with othe...

[Psalm 1:1-3] Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. [2] But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. [3] They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. We don't meditate to ________________ our though...

Life is full of uncertainty. Daily situations beyond our control put us at risk for disappointment, failure, and regret. For most of us, bravery is not about staring death in the eye, but finding courage to face the everyday pressure and anxieties life throws our way. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us online for service. We encourage you to comment below to share with othe...

[John 13:34-35] So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. [35] Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples." Serving others is a _________________ way to show _________________. [Mark 10:42-44] So Jesus called them together and said, "You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their peop...

Life is full of uncertainty. Daily situations beyond our control put us at risk for disappointment, failure, and regret. For most of us, bravery is not about staring death in the eye, but finding courage to face the everyday pressure and anxieties life throws our way. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us online for service. We encourage you to comment below to share with othe...

The ___________ is God's representative here on the earth. [Proverbs 11:24-25] Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. [25] The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. Generosity attracts God's _____________________. We have to let go of what we _____________________ in order to receive what we _____________________ have. [2 Corinth...

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[Hebrews 10:24-25] Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. [25] And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. Church isn't something you ________________, it's something you ________________. Following Jesus is not a ________________ activity. [John 13:34-35]...

Have you ever noticed how TV and media portrays dads? Usually dads are shown as weak & incapable of making tiny decision and they try to get out of spending time with kids in favor of work, beer, sports, or a cute neighbor. Being a dad is actually the greatest calling that a man can have. In this sermon we explore what God’s Word says about fathers and the 2 most important questions that every...

Sharing your faith is more about the ___________________ and less about the ___________________. [Mark 10:21-22] Looking at the man, Jesus felt genuine love for him. "There is still one thing you haven't done," he told him. "Go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." [22] At this the man's face fell, and he went awa...

Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us. As a way of bringing every Thrive Church sermon to YouTube, welcome to #FlashbackFriday. This week, Judah concludes the series, Family Circus. If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://thrive.church/connect/ If you would like to give financially you can do so here: https://thrive.church/give/ If yo...

You are one _______________ _______________ away from changing your life. [Zechariah 4:6-10 CSB] So he answered me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by strength or by might, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD of Armies. [7] "'What are you, great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. And he will bring out the capstone accompanied by shouts of: Grace, grace to it! '"&nb...

Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us. As a way of bringing every Thrive Church sermon to YouTube, welcome to #FlashbackFriday. This week, Judah continues the series, Family Circus.  If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://thrive.church/connect/ If you would like to give financially you can do so here: https://thrive.church/give/...

Real hope is an expectation based on the _______________ of God. [Hebrews 6:18c-19] Therefore, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us. [ 19] This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls. It leads us through the curtain into God’s inner sanctuary. You can overcome storms in life when you're anchored to _______________. [...