Arborway Community Church

David is one of the most important people in the Bible. His influence on worship cannot be overstated. He sang, played an instrument, danced, and wrote almost half of the Psalms! This week we get a master course on what true worship looks like. In 2 Samuel 6 we get three perspectives on worshiping God. Two examples of how not to worship from Uzzah and Michal, and one example from David on how to t...

The nation of Israel was taking part in religious acts, but they were missing the point. Similarly, we often do the religious things that we know to do, but with the wrong heart motives. Join us as we study through the beginning of Amos chapter 5 where God tells us to seek Him and live.

This week we come to the tragic conclusion of King Saul. As Saul fell further from the Lord, he made increasingly more destructive decisions. Rather than seeking the Lord, in 1 Samuel 28, Saul turned to a witch for insight into the future. This becomes the peak of his destructive actions and the end of his life. Pastor Ivey shows us 4 ways to avoid Saul's mistakes and stay in communion with God. W...

As kids, friends seem to happen to us, but it is possible to go through adulthood without any significant friendships. If you live in the city, that possibility is multiplied. We live in a place where we are surrounded by strangers. The struggle is even worse because over the past 30 years friendship has plummeted while loneliness is on the rise. Yet, friendship is essential. It's beneficial to ou...

While most sin has moments of pleasure or satisfaction, jealousy is the one sin we struggle with that never feels good. We don't want to be jealous, it just seems happen. Is there any hope? This week Pastor Ivey brings us to 1 Samuel 18 to look at three significant ways to defeat feelings of jealousy in our hearts.

Every one of us has fears. We can live cowering or we can live in victory. What compels Christians to face their fears with confidence? This week we look at the story of David and Goliath to learn how to face those fears. Pastor Ivey will show us that we do not defeat our fears by becoming like David, but by trusting in Jesus, our hero.

This week Samuel is sent on a search for a new king from the son's of Jesse, and he's surprised by who God chooses. God didn't care about their status or stature. God cared about the hearts. This week, Pastor Ivey shows us the importance of having a heart that follow's God completely and helps us examine our own hearts.

This week we turn to King Saul. Saul was exactly what you might imagine a king looks like. Yet, despite all his good looks and kingly stature, he failed as the first king of Israel. This week Saul will receive a command from the Lord, but only partially obey. Then, when he is confronted about it, Saul does not respond well. We will learn a valuable lesson on how to respond to the Lord's correction...

This week pastor Ivey begins a new series through 1 and 2 Samuel. While most of this series will focus on the life of David, this first sermon explores Hannah's search for happiness and satisfaction. While she will look in the wrong places a lot of the time, by the end, she finally finds contentment in an unexpected place. Watch this week's message and find encouragement.

Join us as guest speaker Dr. Stephen Um teaches us about the gospel according to David in 2 Samuel 9:1-9. Grace is at the heart of the gospel, but it is largely missing in our culture. We learn about the grace of God that David exhibits and how it is a picture of God's grace toward us.

This week, we conclude our self-control series by exploring the profound impact of habits in our daily lives. Diving into the scriptures, we discover valuable insights into the significance of habits and how to align them with God's purpose for us. Pastor Ivey guides us in understanding our habits, provides tools for change, and shows us hope when we fail to help us better glorify God with our liv...

If you struggle with self-control, there is hope! In 2 Peter, we are told to "Make every effort..." to become like Christ. When Peter mentions what is looks like to become like Christ, he drops self-control right in the middle. This week pastor Ivey helps us see what it means to make every effort to grow in godliness, and gives us a program to strengthen our self-control.

Do you ever feel like a battle is raging between what you know is right and what you know is wrong? There is a part of you that wants to do the right thing, but a part of you really wants to do what is wrong. You are not alone. That just means you are human. This week, Pastor Ivey brings us to a passage from the Apostle Paul that explores our struggle with temptation, sin, and struggling to do wha...

In some way, everyone has self-control issues. It's different for each person. It may be sex, anger, relationships, procrastination, workaholism, food, alcohol, or many other areas of weakness. Lacking self-control will destroy your life. That's why this new series will be helpful for you. In this series, we will uncover deep and ancient wisdom about self-control from the Scriptures. Listen to thi...

Have you ever prayed for God to be with you? We tend to pray for God's presence when we are in need of divine intervention. But what does it actually mean for God to be with us? This week pastor Ivey brings us to Matthew 1 where Joseph is told that his bride to be was pregnant with Immanuel, which literally means "God with us." Watch and learn that God's ever-presence empowers us to navigate life...

Christmas morning is so much fun because we exchange gifts. Who doesn't love presents? These gifts help us express our love for each other in tangible ways. On the first Christmas God expressed his love for us by giving us the best gift ever: His Son. Join us at our Christmas Candlelight service as we explore the amazing gift that is Jesus Christ. 

We mostly think about Jesus during Christmas is a beautiful baby resting in a manger. Most assuredly he was a beautiful and cute baby, but the Bible has a greater description of him: Lord. The Song, "Away in a Manger," holds these two equal descriptions of his birth in balance by calling him, "The Little Lord Jesus." This week pastor Ivey shows us why it's important for us to recognize Jesus as mo...

This week we see a paradox between the exalted lyrics of "O Come All Ye Faithful" and the reality of that first Christmas. Truly, Jesus was and is all "O Come All Ye Faithful” describes, but the differences between the exalted heavenly reality and the humble earthly reality are shocking. Yet, they give us a glimpse of what Jesus's kingdom is like. This week Pastor Ivey helps us see who Jesus reall...

If there is one word that captures the world today it is: weary. We see wars, we just exited a once a century global pandemic, we are enduring high inflation, and the presidential race is ramping up. It can make a person feel quite weary. Jesus was also born into a weary world, but his birth introduced hope! Today, we rejoice in our weariness because a new and glorious morn' has dawned. This week...

Our life is the sum total of the choices we’ve made. We’ve all made good choices, difficult choices, and choices that produced out some really painful consequences. This week, Pastor Ivey answers the question: What should be the ultimate test for the choices we make? The time and place we focus our mind is the single most important factor in living a successful life (As God measures success).

There are two equal but opposite mistakes people make in our world regarding the devil and demons: Either they completely dismiss the spiritual world or have an unhealthy obsession with it. The Christian should recognize its existence, but also know they are equipped by God to have victory over it. Pastor Ivey brings us to Ephesians 6 and helps us understand the way believers are equipped to go to...

Your greatest battle is the one in your mind. It's a battle between right and wrong. A fight between constructive and destructive. A war between good and bad. We all struggle with our thoughts. This week Pastor Ivey shows us that loving God with our minds means taking control of our thoughts so we can win the war that rages inside.

Have you ever wondered if people can people actually change? How about you? Can you change and grow? The Scriptures say change is real. This week Pastor Ivey brings us to Romans 12 where we see how true transformation takes place, what it looks like, and what our part is in it. Watch this helpful message on transforming your mind.

It has been said before, that you're either coming out of, going into, or in the middle of a difficult situation. Life is complicated and often full of problems, and it is easy to be filled with worry. We can be worried about international situations, local problems, and personal issues. If we aren't careful, our days are consumed with debilitating worry. This week we learn how to find peace of mi...