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Family life can be beautiful, complicated, exhausting, and meaningful all at the same time. In this Father’s Day message, we talk about intentional parenting, the role of spiritual influence, and how small moments can become meaningful waypoints in the lives of the next generation.

We all fall short sometimes. How we respond to temptations and frustrations can affect our well-being and relationships. What would happen if we brought our struggles into the light and invited others in?

Everyone has a worldview. It governs your beliefs, decisions, and behaviors. You owe it to yourself to be honest about your source of truth because that will ultimately govern your life.

What’s really going on in the world? The reality is that something is governing your life — and it’s not you.

Church can get weird, and sometimes the things meant to make us faithful can slowly pull us off mission. In this message from week six of Ekklesia, we explore what Jesus was most concerned about for his followers, why conflict matters more than we often realize, and how the way we treat one another can either strengthen or weaken our witness.

What happens when followers of Jesus stop taking the church for granted? In this message from part five of Ekklesia, we revisit the early days of the Jesus movement and the people who risked everything to carry the good news forward. Through stories of courage, persecution, transformation, and mission, this episode invites us to rediscover the wonder of what God began through the church and what H...

In this episode of Ekklesia, we look at the church through the eyes of someone walking in for the very first time. This message explores belonging, invitation, healing, and the generational impact of ordinary people who choose to engage with what God is doing through the local church.

The church was never meant to be just a place people attend. In this message, we look at the vision Jesus cast for His people, the boldness of the early believers, and the powerful beginning of a movement that was designed to reach far beyond one city, one culture, or one generation.

What was the church meant to be from the very beginning? This message explores the origins of the church, the tension between movement and institution, and why getting this right still matters so much today. It is an honest and hopeful look at faith, belonging, influence, and the kind of witness that points people back to Jesus.

Faith does not always come easily, and the Easter story does not ignore that. In this message, we look at the firsthand accounts of Jesus’ followers, the skepticism of the early witnesses, and the honest questions raised by Thomas and others in the days surrounding the empty tomb. It’s a thoughtful invitation to consider why the resurrection has mattered for 2,000 years and why it still matters no...

Parenting has to be the most challenging job on the planet, and that’s because so much is at stake! We want so much for our kids, and we want to be the best parents we can be for them. At Access Church, we believe that God designed you to be a great parent. We’ve helped hundreds of parents lead their kids into growing relationships with Jesus, and we’d love to help you, too!...

In the closing message of  Living in Denial , we take an honest look at self-reliance, spiritual striving, and the tension between knowing about faith and actually stepping into it. This conversation invites listeners to consider what it means to stop clinging to control, move beyond surface-level religion, and make room for real transformation.

Why do we keep responding in ways we already know will hurt us and the people around us? In this message from  Living in Denial , we take an honest look at the pull of our natural reactions, the struggle to let go of self, and the invitation Jesus gives us to live another way.

We all live in denial about something, from small habits to deeper struggles we would rather keep hidden. In this message, we look at the words of Jesus and the surprising path He lays out for anyone who wants to truly follow Him. It is a practical and personal challenge to examine what is happening beneath the surface and consider what freedom might look like on the other side of surrender.

What if the thing you’ve dismissed as “small” is actually essential? This week’s message looks at how our unique wiring, gifts, and placement matter more than we realize—and how comparison and insecurity can quietly pull us off course. You’ll also hear an encouraging real-life story and a practical framework for making consistent, meaningful deposits that strengthen the people around you and help...

Where did baptism come from, and what does it really mean for followers of Jesus today? In this episode, we dig into the history and meaning behind one of Christianity’s most powerful — and often misunderstood — practices. From first-century Jewish tradition to the Jordan River to your own story, discover why this ancient act is still deeply relevant and why your personal faith was never mea...

What if the biggest obstacles in our spiritual life aren’t external, but internal? In this episode, we continue the  Check Your Heart  series by looking at how Jesus addressed people who were doing all the right things—but still missing something essential. This message pushes past surface-level faith and asks what it really looks like to live from a transformed heart in everyday life.

We all have appetites—and they all speak the same word: “more.” In week two of  Check Your Heart , we explore the tension between  now vs. later , why Jesus talks so directly about money in  Matthew 6 , and how our choices around treasure, focus, and worry can reveal what’s happening beneath the surface.

When life shakes you, what spills out? In week one of our  “Check Your Heart”  series at  Access Church , we talk about why guarding your heart matters—and how your words can reveal what’s been stored inside for a long time. Along the way, we’ll hear wisdom from Proverbs and a challenging teaching from Jesus that reframes what really impacts your spiritual condition. Thanks for list...

In week two of “A Better Question,” we stop asking “What should I do about me?” and start asking, “What breaks your heart?” Through Jesus’ teaching in Luke 12, we uncover a subtle trap that can quietly steal meaning—and a better way to live before life runs out.

New year, new goals… but what if the best progress starts with a better question? In this message, we begin a new series by looking beyond resolutions and toward the kind of purpose that can shape your year—and your life.

As we step into a new year, how do we make sure we’re not drifting—but living intentionally? This message helps you reflect on last year’s “wake” (regrets, wins, gratitude) and shows how that backward glance can clarify forward direction. You’ll hear why vision brings focus and alignment, why a lack of vision fuels anxiety, and how Israel’s moment on the edge of the Promised Land mirrors the voice...

Christmas invites us to imagine the impossible—and this week’s message leans into that wonder. In  The Way in a Manger , we explore what Jesus meant by calling Himself “the Way,” why the earliest believers were known for more than their beliefs, and what a Roman official’s investigation reveals about the first Christians. As we move toward Christmas, you’ll be challenged with a powerful question a...

When you can’t see your way out, you don’t need more options, you need a way forward. In this week’s message from  The Way in a Manger , we look at Jesus’ claim to be “the way, the truth, and the life,” and how following Him starts to reshape the way we handle relationships, forgiveness, and the tension we carry into the holiday season. 

We’ve all had that sinking feeling of realizing we’ve been lost for a while—on the road and in life. In this first message of our Christmas series,  Way in the Manger , Rich explores what ancient wisdom says about the paths we choose, why our sense of direction isn’t always reliable, and how the Christmas story speaks into those moments when we know we need to change course. Scripture: Prover...