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Session 5 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Session 4 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Breakout 2 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Breakout 1 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Session 3 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Session 2 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

Session 1 from "Awe & Wonder: A Conference on Prayer," hosted by Thrive Harbor on July 8, 2023 in Gig Harbor, WA.

No sooner has the temple construction resumed than a spiritual sickness threatens to break out among the people—the sickness of cynicism. How can we overcome the discouragement of cynicism, the defining spirit of our age? In his second message, Haggai provides a cure, rooted in God's promises. Scripture passages cited in this message include Haggai 1:15; 2:1-9; Ecclesiastes 7:10; Romans 8:28;...

Sixteen years after the exile, the prophet Haggai began to preach in Jerusalem. His message? “Build the house!” Calling the people to put aside apathy and to put God first in their lives, Haggai instructs God’s people to resume construction on the temple so that the nation might be restored.

Before his death Paul wrote one last letter to Timothy, his beloved protégé, calling him to preach the Word faithfully no matter the cost. This message was given by Tim Cedarland, Thrive director emeritus.

The Bible instructs us to keep in step with the Spirit. But how do we do that? In this message, Tyson Lash, pastor at Harbor Life Church , teaches on what it looks like to live a Spirit-filled life.

"Spiritual warfare" is the idea that spiritual forces are real and can affect us. What should we know about this unseen realm? And how does Jesus' victory change the way spiritual forces can impact our lives? Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Ephesians 4:27; 6:10-12; Daniel 10; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Timothy 2:26; 1 Corinthians 6:19; James 4:7; 1 Kings...

Paul ends his discussion on spiritual gifts by talking about the gift of tongues—the Spirit-inspired ability to speak a language that you've never studied. What exactly is this gift, why might God have given it to us, and what does it look like to use it in a biblical way? Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 1 Corinthians 12:10, 13, 30; 13:1; 14:1-9, 14, 16, 18-19,...

"Eagerly desire spiritual gifts," says Paul, "especially the gift of prophecy" (1 Cor 14:1). But why does he single out prophecy as a gift we should desire? According to the Bible, prophecy is based on a revelation from God and, when used properly, can powerfully impact other people. Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include 1 Corinthians 12:7, 28-29; 14:...

Many have wondered whether the "miraculous gifts" of the New Testament are still around today, or whether they ceased after the apostolic age. This talk looks to Scripture for an answer to that question. Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 2:11; 14:11; 15:26; 20:30-31; Romans 5:5; Hebrews 2:3-4; Ephesians 2:20; 3:5; 1 Corinthians 13:8-12; 14:3, 24-25; Re...

Sandwiched between two chapters on spiritual gifts is Paul's famous teaching on love. A person may be gifted, talented, and charismatic. But if not done in love, everything we do is worthless. Love is the most important thing. This message was given by Drew Pappas, youth pastor at Waypoint Church .

The Holy Spirit loves to give gifts—so that we can bless others. But the Corinthians were using the gifts to bless themselves. So in 1 Corinthians 12 Paul instructs them about what spiritual gifts are, what they're for, and how they should operate in the body of Christ. This message was given by Tim Cedarland, Thrive director emeritus.

Where the Holy Spirit is, there is power—and that makes many people uncomfortable! What fears do you have about the Holy Spirit, and how can those fears be overcome so that we can experience more of the Spirit’s work in our lives? Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Acts 2:1-21; 1 Corinthians 1:26-2:5; 4:20; and John 7:17.

The Holy Spirit is spoken of dozens of times in Scripture and is one of the three persons of the Trinity. Yet many Christians regard the Holy Spirit as mysterious, confusing, or irrelevant. Who, then, is the Holy Spirit and why is the Spirit so pivotal to being a Christian? Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include John 14:16-17; 16:5-15; Romans 8:16, 27; 12:1; 1 Corinthians...

As Jesus approached Jerusalem, his disciples watched him rebuke a barren fig tree. Why did Jesus curse the tree, and what might this incident have to teach us about our need for God? This message was given by Josh Nuckols, worship coordinator at our sister ministry, Thrive Kitsap . Scripture passages cited in this message include Mark 11:11-25; 12:1-12.

Most kingdoms advance through force. Jesus' kingdom advances through transformed hearts. In the parable of the sower, Jesus explains not only how hearts are transformed by why some hearts are transformed more than others. This message was given by Peter Churness, pastor of One Hope Church and one of Thrive's board members. Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Ma...

Our culture is experiencing a mental health crisis. For Christians, the fact that Scripture teaches that human beings are soul, spirit, and body —whose delicate brain chemistry affects our life experience—should make the church a haven for real conversations about mental health. So how can the church do a better job of this? And what would it look like for the church to come alongside those who st...

At last we come to the end of the story, and it's a very good ending indeed. The final chapters of the Bible look forward to the day when God will dwell among us His people forever and ever. Sin and sorrow will be no more. And with ever-increasing awe and wonder, God's people will know infinite joy in the presence of Him who loved them with an everlasting love. This message was given by Bubba Jenn...

The Bible teaches that Jesus will return again in glory as king of heaven and earth. The question for Christians is: are we living in light of that return—and are we telling others about Christ while there's still opportunity? This message was given by Dustin Langley, pastor at Peninsula Life Church . Scripture passages cited in this message include Matthew 24:36; Acts 1:7; Revelation 19:11-21; 20...

The golden age is ahead, not behind us: one day Jesus will return and set everything right. But in Matthew 24, Jesus foretells that before His return there will be a period of worldwide distress called "the tribulation." God will use this span of seven years to pave the way for Christ's return and to fulfill His promises to the Jewish people, who the Bible predicts will receive their Messiah at la...