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Moments of peace are precious. When we find them, we hold on tight and pray they last. But there's a peace that goes beyond our understanding—beyond the troubles or fears we face today. If you've been struggling to experience peace, part two of The King Is Coming is just for you.   VERSES // Isaiah 26:1-4, John 16:33, John 14:27, Isaiah 9:6, Ephesians 4:4-9

In week one of this new series on the four themes of Advent, “THE KING IS COMING,” we’ll discover how Living Hope is found through God’s promises in the past, anchored by the Holy Spirit in the present, and with Jesus’ glorious return in the future.   SCRIPTURES // Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 8:17; Psalm 130:5-7; Jeremiah 29:11; John 14:16-17; Romans 15:13; Romans 8:26-27; Galatians 5:5; Revelation 21:4...

As God moves, He calls you to follow, not just believe in something. Movement is necessary and clear direction is essential. In this week's message, Wes Jackson will share the vision and next steps that the leadership of Church Story believes for the future. It's an exciting time for the church!

Reading the Bible is one thing. Understanding it’s another. When you can do both, it's truly life-changing. God speaks to you through His Word, using it to transform your thoughts and actions. In part two of By The Book, you’ll find greater confidence in studying and applying the Bible in your daily life. SCRIPTURE: Philemon 

Sometimes, when you study the Bible, you end up with more questions than answers. And that’s okay! Questions can help you draw closer to God. In this week one of By The Book, you will learn practical three steps for studying the Bible, along with helpful questions to ask to get the answers you need.

Scripture: Matthew 26:52-53; John 18:33, 36; Matthew 5:13-16; Jeremiah 29:7; 1 Timothy 2:1-2; James 1:19-20 In a polarizing political climate, what is the proper response from the church? In part six of Disillusioned, you’ll find clarity around where the tension comes from and learn practical ways to participate in the political process without losing your mind.

Do you ever doubt yourself? Out of nowhere, insecurity can wage war on your mind and make you believe God created you with no purpose. In Part Five of Disillusioned, you’ll learn how to face your insecurities and find a clear purpose for your life. Scriptures: Ephesians 2:10; 1 Samuel 16:6-7; Judges 6:12, 14-15; Acts 7:57-8:3

John 21:1-21 Most people have no issue when someone brings up God in conversation. But, when Jesus is mentioned, it can become tense. People have an appreciation for what Jesus did and how he loved but often struggle with some of what he said, leaving them to wonder, “Is Jesus really the way for me?”

In this message, we’re exploring a subject that hits home for many people. It’s one of the biggest reasons people leave the church. We’ll discuss what to do when the church and Christians let you down and how to heal from past hurts.

Matthew 14:22-31; John 21:1-19   When your doubt begins to lead you away from your faith, what do you do? It seems like walking away makes sense, but what if there’s something else you can do? In part two of Disillusioned, discover the alternative to walking away. In doing so, you’ll find that you doubt can actually strengthen your faith. 

It’s easy to think that it’s wrong to have any kind of doubt about God. But it’s not, and the church is a safe place to discuss your doubts. In Part One of a new teaching series called DISILLUSIONED, you’ll be encouraged by knowing that some of the strongest people of faith have experienced significant doubt. You’ll see, however, that doubt is not a reason to walk away. Instead, God uses it to dra...

Busyness can easily become the thief of something new that God wants to do in your life. Navigating a busy lifestyle can make you a victim of the urgent without allowing adequate attention to the most important things in life. But the decisions you make today will impact the rest of your life. In the final week from the Book of Ruth, you will discover how to balance the busyness and make essential...

There’s probably been a time when you thought, “Well, that was weird” or “There’s no way that just happened.” In the third chapter of the Book of Ruth, it gets weird. In this week’s message, you’ll be able to make sense of it and discover that normal may be robbing you of God’s best for your life. IOW, what if that weird moment is the right moment for you?

Dating can be awkward and confusing. You’re ready to date, but how do you attract the right people? What kind of qualities should you bring to a relationship? What should you look for in a spouse? If you’re married, what does dating your spouse look like? Let’s talk about it in part three of The Book of Ruth.

Dating, romance, and marriage are complicated. Maybe you’ve experienced that, or worse, you feel stuck in a constant cycle of disappointment when it comes to relationships. In part two of a teaching series in The Book of Ruth, you’ll be encouraged to break the trend and turn the page on disappointment in the pursuit of love and romance.

When you find yourself stuck in a place that you never wanted to be, how do you get back to where you hope to be? In Part One of a teaching series in the Book of Ruth, you’ll uncover the most common reason people get off track and more importantly, what it takes to find yourself back in the place God created for you to be.

Do you ever feel taken for granted? You do so much, but you often feel unseen and under-appreciated. Jesus knows what that’s like and He experienced that, too. This Sunday's message will be an important one, especially for those who wrestle with the feeling no one truly recognizes the true value they bring to others.

Have you ever felt like your prayers are falling on deaf ears? Maybe you have been praying the same prayer for years wondering if God is even listening. Whether you’re waiting for a job, healing, or a personal breakthrough, today you will discover that Jesus knows the pain of waiting. Don’t miss what God has for you in the middle of the waiting.

The hurt you experience because of the actions of someone else can be the most difficult to overcome. However, healing is possible and you don’t have to stay captive to the pain.

When you consider the pace and rhythm of your life, is it sustainable? If you find that you’re exhausted more often than not, the healthiest thing you can do is practice a rhythm of rest and take days off. In Part Four of Summer Confessions, you’ll hear why taking a day off rest is God’s remedy for exhaustion and burnout. You’ll discover the peace that comes from putting certain disciplines into p...

Have you ever been tempted to say or do something you know is not what’s best for you? So many of us have that area where the urge can be overwhelming and we struggle to fight for what we know is right. In Part Three of Summer Confessions, you’ll learn where the power to win the battle of any temptation is found.

What makes you angry? The answer is different for everyone. There were things that made Jesus angry too. What did He do when He felt angry? Is it possible to learn how to control your anger? We’re talking about it in this message.

Are there areas in your life that you’re constantly trying to control? Does the thought of losing control cause great anxiety? In Part One of Summer Confessions, you may discover that your need to control is exposing areas of your life that are spiritually vulnerable. Watch and discover three things that will help you combat the urge to control areas of your life that may not require your control.

You are at war. Are you ready to go into battle? In Part 12 of Awake & Alive, you’ll discover all you need to stand firm. When you are given information, inside information, it doesn’t change your reality, but it changes your relationship to it.   A note about 21:11 - 21:13 | Grand Lakes Jr High lost power during the lesson. Some of the audio was lost due to the outage. We apologize for the in...