11|28 Community Church

" It’s not about getting what I want, it’s about getting to know God."

"If the enemy can’t destroy you, he will distract you." In the conclusion of our "We Out Here" series, guest speaker Jason VanderPal from River Glen church shows us how to be faithful to the good work that Jesus has for us.

" When you step out, opposition steps in." Each one of us has good work to do. We may not see it yet, but it’s often right there in front of our eyes. For Nehemiah, it was a crumbled wall. For you, it could be an injustice in the world, or a need you see that no one else does. During this series, we will learn how Nehemiah responded to his own calling and learn how we can change our own...

" The burden you bear reveals the calling you’ll embrace." Each one of us has good work to do. We may not see it yet, but it’s often right there in front of our eyes. For Nehemiah, it was a crumbled wall. For you, it could be an injustice in the world, or a need you see that no one else does. During this series, we will learn how Nehemiah responded to his own calling and learn how we can...

Your work begins when you sit down to cry and then kneel to pray.  "We Out Here" in these streets doing the work, and in the first message of our 4-week series, Lead Pastor Mike Francisco challenges us to make a commitment to taking the first steps toward the work that God has for you.

"You don’t Do Life Different on your own. You Do Life Different with Jesus." In the conclusion of our series looking at the story of Ruth and Boaz, Co-Lead Pastor Colleen Francisco shows us God's redemptive work in their story.

" Compassion, not consequences, makes your story redeemable." In the first week of our short series on the story of Ruth, Niki Schabo and our Co-Lead Pastor Colleen explore the mystery of mercy.

"If we're going to shine bright, we have to unite." Jesus called for a movement of people characterized by their unity that would shine brightly out into the darkness of the world. What do we do, then, with the ongoing political division that seems to flood into every part of our culture, including the church? Put another way: "How would Jesus vote?"

"The Bible is written by man and inspired by God." Have you ever wondered if the Bible was true? The collection of writings we build our faith on is as important as ever, so what do we do with it? Niki Schabo and Mike Francisco, two members of our teaching team, continue our series, "Big Questions."

Guest speaker Brian Hofmeister continues our series called "Big Questions" and shares the characteristics of effective prayers. "I believe, that the most effective prayer you can make, and the biggest answer to the big question: 'Does prayer really work?'  is remembering what God did last time you prayed."

"Faith and science are better when they are together." In the first message in our "Big Questions" series, Co-Lead Pastor Mike Francisco asks whether science and faith are compatible, and how Christians can embrace a reasonable faith.

"The sunrise is sweet because it redefines your future." In the second and final message in our When Life Gives You Lemons series, Co-Lead Pastor Mike Francisco shares an Easter thought about what Jesus' resurrection means for your future.

"The pain of his promise, leads to peace for his people." Connect with our community at 1128community.org/welcomehome.

"Real community loves the lonely." In the final message from our Neighboring series, Mike and Colleen share their vision for what a real community of Jesus followers could do to love the lonely people around them.

"People who are struggling aren't projects, they are people to love." We are all people capable of helping others, and at the same time people who desperately need help ourselves. What does Jesus have to say about treating people as real people, and not just a project or problem to solve?

"Being a child of God means we take care of the next generation." What does it mean for God to be a Father and a Provider? In this message, Mike Francisco continues our "Neighboring" series and discusses what it means for God and his people to embrace the orphan and take care of the next generation.

"Peacemakers choose to transcend prejudice." Week one of a new series of message at 11|28 Community, "Neighboring."

"You can't be okay living a jerk life if you really love Jesus."

"We are fully known and fully loved." Colleen Francisco, Co-Lead Pastor, continues our series titled "They Were Jerks Too" with a fresh look at one of Jesus' most famous encounters.

"Let's keep it simple: don't be a jerk!"

Connectedness leads to living and loving like Jesus. Mike Francisco, our Lead Pastor, wraps up our "Secret Sauce" series with a to the point, direct message about being connected to Jesus.

" Empathy and openness lead to real community." Colleen Francisco, our Co-Lead Pastor, continues our "Secret Sauce" sermon series with an encouraging talk about what it takes to foster a real, life-giving community.

Trusting God as provider is often easier said than done. In this continuation of our "Secret Sauce" series of messages, Niki Schabo takes a look at a story of God's faithfulness to provide and shares why we can have confidence in his provision for us as well.

"Loving like Jesus leads to fulfillment that lasts a lifetime." 11|28 Community is a community of people Doing Life Different by setting rhythms and values with Jesus at the center. For more information or to get connected, visit 1128community.org.

What you do matters, but who you know matters more. In week one of a brand new series called "Secret Sauce," Lead Pastor Mike Francisco brings a challenging message about where we place our identity.  Important note: due to a technical difficulty, the audio begins a few moments after the start of the message.