11|28 Community Church

“Your future is an exclamation point in God’s redemptive work” Pastor Colleen Francisco brought a Mother’s Day message not just for moms but for anyone that has a past. If you’ve ever felt like your history is too far gone, you’ve made one bad decision more than you should have, or you can’t seem to get life right… you’re future can still be an exclamation point in God’s eyes. Through the redempti...

“Put your faith in Jesus rather than his followers” Pastor Mike Francisco shared a very personal reflection about being let down by a Jesus follower. He shared about the doubts, questions, feelings, and emotions that followed. And in the same way that we’ve all been hurt by hypocrites, we’ve also all been hypocrites. Hypocrisy is a lose-lose way of living. It upsets God and it hurts people. It’s t...

“God loves to use those who are overlooked.” On Sunday morning Pastor Mike Francisco shared about his own feeling of being an imposture and how that impacts his faith. He’s not alone in that feeling though as he showed us throughout Scripture. If you struggle with self doubt and insecurity, remember that God has gifted you uniquely.

“Doubt is an invitation to something deeper” On Easter morning, Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco explored the first doubters of the resurrection. Those who needed to see and touch the holes in Jesus’ hands. They offered up hope and encouraged us that faith, and navigating doubts, is a journey worth taking.

“Change your source to change your thoughts.” On Sunday Pastor Mike Francisco asked us to consider our sources, especially our spiritual ones. If we’re going to have a healthy thought process around our doubts, we’ve got to have healthy and helpful sources we rely on.

“It’s better to hurt with a purpose than exist without one” Jeremiah is a story of deep grief and anguish as God’s people refuse to turn back towards God. God’s heart was broken as was Jeremiah’s. Mike Francisco shared about his own heart break and how God has softened and challenged him in recent years. Is God softening you? Does your heart break for the things of God?

“Speak Lord your servant is listening” Pastor Mike Francisco asked us why we don’t hear from God before sharing about Samuel, a prophet who delivered a hard message to his superior. Before he understood the message he was supposed to share, he had mistaken who was speaking to him. Once it was sorted out, his ministry began and God used his life in significant ways.

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable” Pastor Mike Francisco says that if we’re going to be bold we’ve got to become comfortable being uncomfortable. It’s an awkward space to be but it’s one that produces fruit. The greatest growth often happens in the spaces that make us most uncomfortable.

“God’s fingerprints are on every detail of your life.” Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco explore behind the scenes of life. Sometimes our story feels upside down and falling apart when it takes an unexpected turn. God’s not surprised by the script flip.

“There’s only one position that matters to God”  Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco wonder if it’s coincidence or something more while digging into the story of Esther. In fact, God often works behind the scenes and puts us in positions where our influence could change the trajectory of someone else’s life… if we’re willing to speak up for the least, the lost, and the vulnerable.

“Humility leads us to free and light living” Pastor Mike Francisco wrapped up our “Get Outta My Head” series with a message exploring the result of Peter’s most pivotal moment in life. Mike admitted that he struggles to relate with Peter as a fisherman but does relate with his feelings of letting people down and wondering if he is worthy. Thankfully, Peter uses his own story to encourage us to get...

“God’s not surprised by any of it” Niki Schabo, who leads our 11|28 Prison Ministry, continued our series “Get Outta My Head” with a timely message about resourcing ourselves for the unseen battle that rages internally and spiritually. Niki’s history of coping with prescription medications and drug abuse found her in a very dark place. Now as a mom who’s dealing with anxiety, depression, mental fa...

“God will get you through” Church Planter, Troy Cotton Jr., shared his personal experiences as a professional basketball player and as someone dealing with an extreme health crisis and how God got him through. Contrasting his own story with the trials, triumphs, and challenges of King David, Troy left us encouraged and ready to face the obstacles in our own lives.

"Peace is just a thought away" LaMeka McKinnie, from Revive Life Transformation Church, kicked of our series "Get Outta My Head" with a bit of peace. LaMeka shared from her own personal struggles with anxiety, fear, and worry before giving us some practical helps from scripture as we seek to take captive our thoughts.

“God has provided everything, what are we going to bring forward” Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco we’re joined with special guest Lucia Loza-Galzewski on Sunday and shared a renewed energy and dreams for our future! They explored Exodus 35 and the offerings that were brought to build the Tabernacle where God would meet with His people in the wilderness. The people of God we’re bold and trusting...

“If you want different results this year, you’ve got to remove the trigger” Pastor Mike Francisco teamed up with Niki Schabo (Prison Ministry lead) and looked at two stories that dealt with bad decisions. We don’t end up in the wrong place because of one bad decision, we end up there because of a series of small decisions. If we’re going to change, we’ve got to identify what needs to be removed an...

“My future is blessed because I'm faithful today.” Pastor Mike Francisco reminded us that Daniel was spared, protected, saved, and blessed because of his faithfulness. Small habits done consistently over time lead to a higher rate of success when it comes to change. As you consider your journey of faith this year, what are a few small habits that could ave a GIANT impact?

“When you know who you are, you know what to do.” Pastors Mike and Colleen Francisco explored the words of Paul in Romans as they discussed knowing who we are. Our identity informs our actions and what we believe about ourselves. The greatest change we can actually make this year is understanding who we really are.

"All He wants for Christmas is you" On Christmas Eve Pastor Mike Francisco reminds us of that God hears our hearts cry and responds with greatest gift of love we could imagine. Mike traces the family tree from the time of King David to Jesus and helps us see that we are included in the promises for renewal, redemption, freedom and healing.

“You need a hero you can believe in” Pastor Mike Francisco offers up someone worth believing in in a world full of letdown. Unfortunately more often than not, people fail. In the Old Testament King David repeatedly failed and let down those who he was leading. He failed his family, his kingdom, his army, even the woman across the street. Letdowns leave us afraid to trust again, thankfully God gets...

“There’s a fresh start for you and it’s the bestest” Pastor Mike Francisco connects the dots between Isaiah’s prophetic words and the Gospel writers of the New Testament. He suggests that you can have a fresh start and restoration this holiday season.

“There is Good News and it's worth sharing” Pastor Mike Francisco explores the comforting words found in Isaiah chapter 40 and offers up some hope in a world that often lacks good news. There’s good news this holiday season. There’s comfort to be found. There’s hope and healing available to you!

"Your generosity journey leads you to surrendered living" The woman who put everything she had in the collection bin gave her all. Jesus said she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford while others gave what they'll never miss. King David gave his own personal savings to build the temple because of his devotion to God. Where is your generosity journey leading you?

"God deserves our first and our best not our last and our leftovers." Our 11|28 Teaching Team and Church Board member, Natalia Roman-Galarza, continued The Generous Life series on Sunday. Natalia does a deep dive into the generosity of the boy whose meal fed thousands. Leaving us to ask ourselves what systems need to be put in place for our giving to be a priority.

"Funding the work of God is worth putting on repeat." Mike looks at the parable of the Good Samaritan as well as the reality of those who traveled with Jesus. In both instances they funded the mission, they gave generously towards the healing and hopeful work that was needed.