Journey Community Church

Living in the fullness of new life in Christ requires: Crucifying our old sinful selves Refusing to let sin control our lives Taking one step at a time “living under the freedom of God’s grace" "Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died,...

When we trust in Jesus, life always eventually triumphs over death...but not always when or how we want it to. The good news is that Jesus is present with us in the pain of grief and loss. "When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, 'Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.' When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along...

What are the prayers you have prayed to which God has said "no" or "not yet"? We cannot avoid trials, but we can choose how to respond to them. "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything." -...

The messiness of our lives becomes the source of our boasting because it reveals the beauty and power of the Gospel. "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast."  -Ephesians 2:8-9

Psalm 16 teaches us that following a beautiful Savior leads to beautiful relationships, beautiful families, and ultimately, a beautiful life.  "This is a good life—my heart is glad, my soul is full of joy, and my body is at rest. Who could want for more? You will not abandon me to experience death and the grave or leave me to rot alone. Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful ...

As we dive into Psalm 103, we learn that PRAISE is a weapon, a compass, and a catalyst. Are you ready to wield the weapon of praise to defeat forgetfulness?   Are you ready to allow the compass of praise to reorient your life around God’s character and activity?   Are you ready to let praise be a catalyst that fuels new steps of faithfulness? "For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so gre...

How does remembering our past help us trust God with our future? Guest Speaker Chris Pfarr walks us through the themes of remembrance and trust within Psalm 143.  "I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done...Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entru...

In Psalm 32, we learn about the power of confession. While unconfessed sin brings destruction, confessing our sins leads to forgiveness and freedom.  "You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance." -Psalm 32:7 NIV

What is worship? What is the responsibility of the gathered Church in worship? Guest Speaker Mike O'Brien helps us understand what it looks like to "show up to work" on a Sunday morning. Worship transforms. Worship  sings. Worship sets a table. Worship gathers. Worship works.

Our soul's deepest longings are always spiritual. What is your soul thirsting for, and how is your thirst being satisfied in God? "You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water." -Psalm 63:1  

What does it mean to be known? In Psalm 139, we are reminded that God knows us, God is always with us, and God values us.  "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways." -Psalm 139:1-3

  As we dive into Psalm 1, we learn that the way of the wicked is cursed and leads to destruction, but the way of the righteous is blessed and leads to life!   "For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction." -Psalm 1:6