Christ Journey Church

When each of us show up with the gifts God gives, we'll see that we have everything we need - complete wholeness in the church body to do God's will. He gifts us so we each can make a meaningful contribution in life. Do you know your spiritual gifts that help you add value in life?

No one wants to be judged, blamed or shamed. We’d rather be loved, understood, respected and heard. But how do we receive God’s best from others when we are at our worst?

Chances are you have moments when you say, “People are the worst!” Human beings have a capacity to annoy, offend, and to get on each other's nerves! So what are we to do? The Book of Romans, chapter 12, has an answer – which could offend and annoy some because it's so contrary to the ways of the world.

When people show up with their worst, what do you do? In the second half of Romans 12, the Apostle Paul outlines a road map for how trusting Jesus can influence our best response to people when they show up with their worst.

Individuality is seen in its greatest strength in the way we are connected to each other. When connected, we find identity and community together. So it is the church. The body of Christ finds its true identity in community with every person connected in Christ. We share, we grow, and we do life together in Christ.

We can trust God to be good, but it all starts with belief in what the Bible tells us. Yet sometimes our human response to Christ's miraculous, transformative intervention in our lives is sometimes disbelief, if not flat out resistance.

If someone told you that one single ingredient could influence your quality of life in a positive and healthy way, what would you do to get it? We’re talking about what nobody wants, but everyone needs. Humility.

What if God has given human beings a way to experience change on the inside and it spills over to the outside? There’s more to life than being conformed to this world. You can be transformed. You can become more. You are meant for more.

This last message in our Life Mission 2.0 series shows us how Ancient Ephesus and modern Miami have much in common. Known as centers of learning, politics, entertainment and so much more, these two “cities on the edge” are also places where God wants to advance His Kingdom to make an eternal impact on a global impact!

Every one of us can invite God’s blessing to meet us in the marketplace faith of our lives – even if that place is full of troubles and temptations. Jesus can turn our troubles into triumphs as we trust him, so believers can take hope. Sometimes God will even use unbelieving officials in the midst of circumstances, conflict and trouble to do things that will advance the cause of His kingdom. &nbsp...

Our culture is storming in a clash of worldviews as people try to make sense of life. Can all viewpoints be true? How can you respond to the idols and ideas of our day, especially when it feels like you are on trial?

God gave us His Book so we can know Him.  If you’re willing, God can take you deeper into his story with Jesus. Today’s message shares practical steps you can take.

It was after a series of “no’s” that God gave Paul a big “yes”. However, doing what God told him to do caused him to be victimized. The attack against Paul and Silas ultimately landed them in prison; yet they bounce back victorious in Christ.

Two of the Apostle Paul’s missionary journeys took him to Philippi, Thessaloniki, Berea, Athens, Corinth and Ephesus. He wrote 9 of his 13 New Testament letters during this time: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians and Romans. His first century faith journey parallels some of our twenty-first century Christ journey. Just like Paul, God has a...

The next phase of kingdom building continues through us, his church. It is multiplication. Who’s standing on your shoulders to see further and reach higher?

Cultivating kingdom leadership begins with modeling what you know.

Cultivating kingdom leadership means modeling, mentoring, and multiplying the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. In fact, behaviors model beliefs. What are you modeling?

There comes a point in the journey to spiritual growth to peace of mind that the only way to keep on experiencing the flow is to keep on letting it go. The peace of mind you seek will find you when you posture your life to help others. Imagine what God could do if we decided not to waste our pain but use it to help someone else.

When you go through struggles, do you keep them to yourself or do you reach out to supportive people that can help you? Maybe you doubt, worry, or even rationalize that something or someone can help at all – including God. But he does want you to reach out to him and let him get close to you.

We are in some of the holes we are in because of our own choices. When we start to see that and own it, we can begin to take action and shift the trajectory of our lives. There are daily steps we can take for daily peace of mind to come.

Making amends is a critical part of someone’s healing, but amends is not buying forgiveness, salvaging a guilty conscience, paying a debt or fixing what is broken. The Bible offers guidance on what to do when an offense takes place, and Jesus models the quality of forgiveness that redeems in situations that deserve apology and amends.

Is there someone in your life you need to say “I'm sorry” to? What does it mean to face the harms we cause and become willing to make amends? God knows we hurt others, and we are hurt by others too. If we’re going to make peace with ourselves, we’ve got to look at where peace has been broken with others.

There's a big difference between knowing what your problem is and knowing how to get it removed. We can figure out the first part even if it takes the help of counselors, but the second part is God’s business. He understands that we need his help in order to rid ourselves of our shortcomings.

Is there a habit or an issue in your life that has cost you enough? Maybe you know the truth in your mind, but are not ready to change and let go. If you’re tired of the darkness in your life, are you ready for God to help?

Our defects don’t disqualify us from the future God has for us. On the contrary, they should help open our eyes to our needs and God’s love. If you want mental health and peace of mind, the step of admission is essential. Lay down your shame burden and leave it with God.