Onechurch Seattle

Are you available for the restoration God wants to do in your life?  This week, Pastor Levi Smith reminds us of the power being available to God in the midst of the impossible, diving into the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.  As Jesus sits on the mountainside with His disciples, He looks out at the thousands following Him. In a moment of testing, He asks Philip a question He already had...

On Monday, January 13th, 2025, Onechurch began a collective journey: seven intentional days of fasting. But why fasting? Why has our church chosen to dedicate this week to such a practice? And why should it matter to you in your contemporary, fast-paced life? In this inspiring message, Pastor Filmore thoughtfully unpacks the biblical foundation of fasting, its relevance for today, and its dynamic...

Happy New Year from our Onechurch Family! To start 2025, we had the honor and joy of welcoming Pastor Levi Marychurch from New Zealand. Walking through the story of Samson, Pastor Levi explores with us the vital difference between self-awareness and God-awareness, reminding us that Samson's life is "a cautionary tale of the sense of God's presence in our lives." While self-awareness is valuable fo...

Merry Christmas from the Onechurch family to yours!  In this episode, Pastor Filmore walks us into the timeless story of Jesus' birth and its relevance to our lives today. Discover how the responses of Herod, the religious leaders, and the wise men mirror our own choices when faced with Jesus. Learn how surrendering control, rediscovering wonder, and worshiping fully can transform your priorities...

In this powerful advent message, we dive into one of the longest and most intimate conversations Jesus had in scripture — His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. From the deep thirst for meaning to the weight of shame, Jesus offers the ultimate solution: living water. Whether you've ever felt dissatisfied in life, burdened by guilt, or caught in cycles that never satisfy, this message...

Our lives are full of changing circumstances, but what if your joy could remain steady — unfluctuating — regardless of the state of your present?  For example, have you ever felt like your influence was waning? Or perhaps you've experienced seasons of disappointment and doubt? Join us as we delve into the life example of John the Baptist, a man whose heart was fully anchored in God's plan, rejoici...

Have you ever felt like you had it all, only to realize something was missing? There's an inadequacy found with success in providing ultimate fulfillment. Even a highly respected, educated, and successful figure like Nicodemus, a Pharisee and teacher of Israel, recognized his spiritual emptiness. His resume was competitive and his credentials impressive, yet what choice did he make?  Sharing from...

Money – a topic that never exits conversations in culture. It touches each one of our lives. And if it's at the forefront of your thoughts in the morning or at night, you're not alone.  That said, we serve a God who wants the best for us. When it comes to money, fear & anxiety have no space in God's plan for our lives. His will for our life is peace. But why does God care so much about money? Scri...

God often challenges us before changing us. Jesus isn't our interior designer.  This weekend at Onechurch Pastor Filmore Bouldes resumed our study through the Gospel of John. At the beginning of the second chapter, we find Jesus providing and bringing joy through the miracle of turning water into wine at a wedding. As we read through John 2:13-22, we now see Jesus with a different emotional respon...

Pastor Pradeepan Jeeva from Kalos Church in Bellevue, WA spent this past weekend strengthening Onechurch with his message. As our church and lives grow, roots and direction can cross our minds. Seattle, in itself, is a city full of movement. Reading from John 12, Psalm 92, and Mark 11:15-17, Pastor Pradeepan shares an understanding of what it means to grow. A seed - for it to develop - needs to be...

Salt holds its most impact once it leaves the saltshaker.  Joining us all the way from Collective Church in Malaysia, in this special message we held the honor of welcoming our friend, Pastor Kevin Loo, and his family to Seattle. As we have been recently studying the Book of John, Pastor Kevin beautifully continued the conversation. At the turning point of Jesus preparing for his departure, we are...

Public recognition is not synonymous with Godly reward.  We just marked our third week at Nippon Kan Theatre, where we continued our series in the Book of John — a series which both comforts and challenges us.  This past weekend Pastor Filmore walked us through the unique store of a man who didn't search the spotlight yet still found impact within God's work. Andrew, first introduced on the basis...

This past weekend, twenty-six congregation members entered a new chapter in their faith walk. Onechurch's first Baptism Sunday marked our second week at Nippon Kan Theatre. The story God is writing in Seattle is visible.  Before stepping into baptisms, Pastor Filmore kicked off a new series of messages based on The Book of John. The Apostle John, one of the twelve disciples and credited for writin...

Onechurch spent this past weekend in celebration. Sunday, September 29th, 2024 marked a major milestone for our church: Grand Opening!  As the first message from our new venue, Nippon Kan Theatre, Pastor Filmore Bouldes shares a word of grace, hope, and reconciliation. We often tend to think that our value before God is predicated on how well we behave or what we know. Our minds are filled with ou...

God's new mission in your life brings changes, but people are being prepared to walk with you.    This week, Pastor Filmore dives into Acts 9, where we find the life-changing direction of a man named Paul. Formally called Saul, this man turned out to be one of the most important apostles in Christianity, credited for writing the majority of the New Testament. That said, this same person used to ki...

Don't live in that fear forever. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore reminded us of the empowerment we hold amid fear, reading from Acts 1:4-8. After being crucified and resurrected, Jesus appeared to his disciples who were found in fear and doubt. But before leaving, Jesus counteracted that fear and doubt. He promised His disciples they would receive the Holy Spirit and, through the Holy Spirit, rec...

Many people want to witness a miracle, but fewer want to work for it.  In this episode, Pastor Filmore shares the story of Lazarus, covering John 11:38-44. We find Jesus, powerful as He is, choosing to involve others in this miracle. From Martha rolling the grave's stone aside, to others unwrapping the once-dead Lazarus' graveclothes, this miracle required work. Jesus didn't need others to perform...

Holding anger makes a bed for the devil, but forgiveness leads to his eviction.  This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore broke down Ephesians 4:25-32. Written by Paul, we find a letter addressing and calling the church of Ephesus towards unity. Specifically, we find Paul calling out one emotion that has led to broken unity: anger.  To grow close to God means growing close to one another, but we see how o...

Don't trade what you want most for what you want now. Don't take the stew. Brother to Jacob and descendant of Abraham, Esau gave up all the promises tied to his birthright within a short amount of time. Bag fumbled. This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore walked us through Genesis 25 where we find firstborn Esau hungry and tired from being out all day. Looking for something to quickly satisfy him, he ult...

The grace of God meets you where you are, but it doesn't keep you where you are.  This past Sunday, Pastor Filmore taught from the Old Testament story of Elijah, found in 1 Kings 19. We find a prophet who, even amidst holding great faithfulness, is afraid. A man who has confronted hundreds of people yet is still brought to fear by one person. A fear and spiritual low so severe that it takes him to...

Faith hears the rain before it sees the cloud. On Sunday, Pastor Filmore concluded our "Monday to Sunday: Living with Everyday Faith" sermon series covering the book of James, walking us through practical faith and using James' writing to influence lived-out every day faith.  In this message, covering James chapter five, we are encouraged to build faith like the Old Testament Prophet Elijah. When...

The existence of faith in our lives doesn't equate to faith  changing our lives.  Sunday marked week seven of our "Monday to Sunday: Living with Everyday Faith" sermon series, covering the book of James.  As we continue, we study chapter four where James addresses communities experiencing spiritual compromise: having a foundation of faith but living and planning for a future as if God didn't exist...

God's best is the best for us — but how often do we get stuck trying to please people rather than God?  We continue our "Monday to Sunday: Living with Everyday Faith" sermon series; a twelve-week study within the book of James. This week we dove into chapter four, where James addresses communities experiencing spiritual compromise: being on fire for the Lord yet making decisions that lead towards...

Someone else's win is not your loss — God's not that small.  We continue our study within the book James. This week Filmore highlights a word passed around culturally yet holding unequivocal depth: wisdom. We are walked through a biblical framework of wisdom, breaking down two types and how they can shape our lives. Is your wisdom based on the world around you, leading to conflict, comparison, and...

God wants to speak words of life over you! Have you been affected by the power of words? As we continue our series on James: "Monday to Sunday Faith", we dive into chapter three, focusing on the transformative power of words. Levi explores how the words we speak have the power to create. Discover how one word can change everything. Find freedom, healing, and life as we unpack how to master the wor...