Arborway Community Church

Life is hard, and trying to do it alone is even harder. In Galatians 6, the Apostle Paul gives us a kind of Christian survival kit. It's not filled with tools or gadgets, but with people. Real survival, Paul says, is found in relationships, community, and love. This week, Pastor Ivey unpacks the essentials we need to make it through life’s challenges, and how the church is meant to be part of God’...

So many Christians live like prisoners. They're held captive by old habits, guilt, and man-made rules. But the truth is, Jesus didn’t just die to forgive you, he died to free you. This week, Pastor Ivey takes us to Galatians 5 to unpack the freedom we have in Christ. Don’t miss this powerful message on living a life of real spiritual freedom.

There’s a battle raging inside each of us. A battle between who we were before Christ and who we are in Him. This week, we look at Galatians 5, where the Apostle Paul reminds us: we’re not fighting alone! If you’re a Christian, God’s Spirit lives in you and empowers you for victory. Join Pastor Ivey as he unpacks the works of the flesh, the fruit of the Spirit, and how to win the fight within.

Followers of Christ have been adopted into God's family. We live in a new house and according to new rules of grace. The Apostle Paul points out that while we have a new home, we often live like we're still in our old family. This week Pastor Ivey helps us examine which house we're living in and how to live according to our new house rules of grace.

Living with confidence as a Christian can be difficult. It is built on faith. There are days when you may not feel like Christians. If our faith isn't strong, are we still Christians? Can we lose our salvation? How do we know if we still have it? These are questions Pastor Ivey tackles this week through Galatians 3 and 4. We'll see 3 ways to be secure in our salvation.

After weeks of having the Apostle Paul preach against the law, the question might be, "Well, what's the point of the law then?" Is the Old Testament useless? The short answer?: No. The longer answer is this week's message in Galatians. This week Pastor Ivey brings us through four unexpected ancient and modern reasons for the law.

Faith is essential for salvation, and it's easy to think that's its entire purspose. Yet, what we see is that faith is for more than just salvation. Faith is important for every single day of the Christian life. Watch this week as Pastor Ivey brings us through Galatians 3 and shows us how we live by faith in Christ.

We all feel trapped at times by culture, expectations, or tradition. The Galatians faced the same issue when outsiders tried to burden them with extra rules that were not a part of the gospel. This week, Paul reminds us that the gospel sets us free. In Christ, we’re no longer captives, but we are free.

The power of a good story cannot be understated. Because, the stories that we believe shape how we see the world. That's one reason the gospel is so important! The gospel is a story of hope that impacts everything in our lives. This week Pastor Ivey brings us to the Apostle Paul's story and shows us the deep importance of God's work in our lives. Every story of gospel change is a story worth telli...

This week, we begin our new series in Galatians. While Romans may be Paul's Gospel Magnum Opus, Galatians is the foundation that Romans was written on. In Galatians, the Apostle Paul gives us a clear and passionate lesson on the gospel. Pastor Ivey explores why it's so important to stay faithful to the true gospel.

If the resurrection is true, it changes everything. It tells us that, no matter what, everything will be made right in the end. So even if you don’t believe the resurrection is true, you should want it to be. This week, Pastor Ivey shares six amazing realities that the resurrection brings for the Christian.

In this service Pastor Ivey looks at the disciples from Jesus' point of view. He starts on Maundy Thursday and transitions into Good Friday. Not a single disciple stays by his side while he is beat and and crucified.

Palm Sunday is the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem, boldly declaring Himself as King. Crowds gathered to cheer and praise Him, but most didn’t truly understand who He was. Each group celebrated their own version of Jesus, shaped by their hopes and expectations. But none of those versions were the real Jesus. This week, Pastor Ivey explores the false messiahs we often worship. The versions of Jesus t...

Wouldn't it be nice if we never had to think about money? But that's just not realistic for most people. For good or bad, money will be a part of our lives. We're always thinking about how to spend, save it, or get it. So, if money is such a big part of our lives, Christians should develop a holistic view of it. This week, Pastor Ivey tours us through Proverbs to discover what the wise know about...

In times of adversity, hope emerges as a beacon of solace. The Scriptures provide guidance, affirming that genuine hope can only be found in the transformative message of Christ. This week’s guest speaker, Tyler Speck, delves into 1 Thessalonians, illuminating the central significance of the gospel not merely as a means of salvation, but as an integral component of the Christian journey.

Most people will spend at least a third of their waking life at their jobs. With that much time dedicated to work, it's important for Christians to have a godly perspective on it. So, what does God say about work? Is it just a necessary evil? This week Pastor Josh shows us God's plan for work and how we can make those hours eternally meaningful. If you have ever had a hard time understanding how y...

Our mouths have the potential to get us into a lot of trouble, but the words we say can also be life giving. It all depends how we use them. Because our words are so important, the book of Proverbs talks about them more than any other subject besides wisdom. This week Pastor Ivey shows us how to transform our mouths to help and not to hurt. To heal and not to destroy.

Conflict is something we all deal with and not just sometimes. We probably deal with some amount of conflict every single day. Sometimes at work, home, or on our daily commute. This week we turn to Proverbs and learn about handling conflict well. We will see that it's not about avoiding or hiding from conflict, but about managing it in a godly way. Pastor Ivey shows us that our God is reconciling...

Society has a lot to say about justice issues. Some people say justice is "law and order." Others say that justice is "Equity and inclusion." So which is it? While we can learn a lot from different philosophies, the most important view on justice is God's view. This week pastor Ivey shows us the unique way that the Bible speaks about justice issues. Proverbs is filled with wisdom on justice. Watch...

This week, we’re diving into the book of Proverbs. Proverbs is packed with pithy, powerful wisdom for everyday life, and living by these truths can set us on the right path, but here’s the twist: true wisdom isn’t just about following "God’s life hacks." It’s about knowing God Himself. Join us as Pastor Ivey reveals the secret to real wisdom!

Want to grow closer to God? This week, Pastor Ivey turns to the Scriptures to reveal the key that fuels every other spiritual practice: community. God designed the church to encourage, challenge, and shape us into stronger disciples. Don’t miss this message. Discover how community is the secret to deepening your faith!

Prayer is at the heart of the Christian faith, yet we often overlook its incredible power. This week, Pastor Ivey leads us through the Lord’s Prayer—one of the most well-known passages in the New Testament. But rather than just reciting it, we’re invited to rediscover its beauty, depth, and transformative power. If you’re longing to grow deeper in your prayer life, don’t miss this week’s message!

When we think about the disciplines of Christianity, we often think about prayer and reading our Bibles. There is no doubt that those are top tier essential practices of the faith, but there are other important practices that we often overlook. Solitude is one of those forgotten practices. We are often told that Jesus escaped to secluded places to be with his Father. This week pastor Ivey shows us...

We often think of the rhythms of the faith as reading our Bible and praying. While those are essential, there are more practices than those two. One that we often forget is the practice of sharing our faith. This week Andy Geffers brings a compelling message about God sending each and every Christian to share their faith. Some are sent across the world, and others are sent to their neighborhood. W...

Do you want to be happy? Of course you do, everyone wants to be happy. Society tells us earning more money, getting more things, and buying a bigger house is the path to happiness. But is that the truth? Jesus had something to say about happiness, and taught that "getting" will never make us happy. So, what is his solution? Jesus said it was generosity. This week Pastor Ivey shows us Jesus' life-h...