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Where is God in all of this? It doesn’t matter if you are an atheist, agnostic or a person of faith, in challenging times this question surfaces. How do we answer this question for a friend or family member? How do we answer this question for ourselves? One of the most refreshing things about the Bible, is that it does not chastise us for asking this question. It welcomes it. And answers it.

If you’ve ever watched a suspenseful movie, it is the first time you watch it that is the most stressful. It is different when you watch it the second time. It may still get your pulse rate up, it may still be exciting, but because you know the end of the story, it’s not quite as scary. We only go through life one time. Each new adventure can be frightening. But God has clearly told us the end of...

Right now, so much in our world feels threatening. It would be such a relief to feel like we were victorious, not vulnerable. If right now you are feeling vulnerable… you need to hear what this passage says about you.

3-15-20 City Rev, Part 2: Who Revolutionizes the City by City Rev Church

Most people are familiar with the person known as Jesus. Most respect him. Many even affiliate with Jesus. But what the Bible reveals about Jesus, is explosively catalytic. It has the power to change everything about our lives. It has the power to change whole cities.

Have you ever experienced one of those moments where you see up close and in person, something you’ve only seen in pictures or from a long distance? There’s a shock that takes place when we see something as it actually is rather than as we’ve estimated it to be from our distant vantage points. Colossians 1:15-20 gives us that close up perspective.

Riding a bike is not supposed to be difficult. Once you learn, you never forget. Right? But imagine trying to ride a bike without the central gear that cranks the chain. If every other part of the bike was there but that, could you do it? Nope. It can’t be done because that gear is essential. There is one central factor to all life. We must have it to thrive. Here’s how you activate it in your lif...

The best way to dislodge an obsession, is to replace it with a greater one. An obsession can be a poison in our lives or life-giving. It just depends on what our obsession is. There is really one primary thing that we were wired to obsess over. And it is not ourselves.

We know that we are better together. We learn from each other. We sharpen each other. We lean on each other. But there is another dynamic that is a part of a friendship between Christ-followers that is particularly powerful. Until a group of friends harness this powerful aspect of relationships, the squad is not in full force. Release that power in your squad...

There is a miracle that takes place in the Church where people from different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and generations are united together as a family. With his seemingly obscure list of names in 2 Timothy 4, Paul demonstrates for us the unique kind of family that God is bringing together in the Church.

We get glimpses of our need for friendships. We experience the joys of friendship. But the foundation of friendship is counter-intuitive. It is also the same foundation for every relationship. Understand this one foundational component and set up every friendship and relationship in your life for success.

Loneliness is not good. We know that. We feel that. But the Bible takes it a step further: isolation is dangerous. And we are not just meant to find friends and acquaintances. We are one piece of a larger whole. The challenge is we can fall into one of two extremes: neglecting relationships or worshiping them. This is what God says about finding and maintaining healthy relationships.

This week we all celebrated the beginning of a new decade. Start the 20s right by coming to service to learn from God's word what must at the top of our resolution list. Pastor Angel will be sharing about how the caving in of his roof years ago connects to the struggles of King Solomon and ultimately the gospel.

When we think about the idea of authority, we probably think we have a firm handle on what it means. But sometimes we can have misconceptions about how much authority we actually have in our lives. When we lose sight of where our authority begins and ends, the results are often more destructive than we realize.

There is an intangible that we long for during the holidays, that can only be described as “home.” But is it all a mirage? Home usually doesn’t end up being as harmonious as we remember or as we hope. But what if that longing is for something for more profound than what is familiar? What if we are actually homesick for something we’ve not yet experienced? It would be even more profound if Christma...

When the angels appeared to the shepherds they announced “peace” to the entire earth. Maybe we have far too small of a view of what Jesus came to accomplish. It was not something just physical. He came to establish a Kingdom that will bring thorough harmony to all components of the universe. The Bible says He reconciled all things. Maybe we need to dream a little bigger of what Jesus can do in our...

What do we want out of the Christmas season? So often we have high expectations. We want the traditions to be how we remembered them. We want the gifts to be a hit. We want parties to go well. It’s like we want a festive escape from reality into a winter wonderland. But what if Christmas offered something more. More than an escape, Christmas brings the One who perfectly rules over all the complexi...

Each Christmas season we are told to expect the “best time of the year.” But there are a few things that can quickly undermine that. As we kick off our Christmas series, let’s see what this season truly brings. Maybe we will find something more perfect than we could have imagined.

For a season that emphasizes joy, it can often be elusive. How do we find joy? Will the shopping and the gift-giving and the eating and the parties bring genuine, authentic joy? Joy is something all of us long for. Here is the recipe for finding true joy this season.

Before Jesus ascended to the Father, He left his followers with a mission. This mission is the great, overarching purpose for our lives as Jesus followers. It turns out that God doesn’t just want us to have an unsinkable faith, He also wants to use us to clear the way for others to experience an unsinkable faith as well.

All religion is based on this basic question: what do I have to do to get to heaven? Each religion has its nuanced way of providing an answer. For some religions, it is good deeds. For others, it is sacred rituals. Many people who do not consider themselves religious, believe that being a good person will earn a spot in heaven. Which is in itself a type of religion. But what if Jesus taught someth...

Most of the residents of South Florida say they believe in God. But what exactly does that mean, practically? How would that intersect with day to day life? This weekend we are going to take a look at the story of someone who had a vision of standing in the presence of God. That encounter was life-altering. What would an encounter like that do for you?

Have you ever thought about what happened to the iceberg the Titanic hit? The “berg” probably fared better than the boat. Icebergs are sturdy because they famously have so much below the surface. In the same way, when we hit tough spots in life, it is the deep down beliefs that keep us afloat. How solid are your beliefs? This week we are talking about truth itself. The world tells us truth can be...

One of the most challenging tensions with desiring to be a person that values both faith and logic is the issue of science and the Bible. What do we do when science contradicts what the scripture says? Is the Bible literal? In Part 5 we are digging into the relationship of science and scripture. Christians shouldn’t be afraid to dig deeply into either

When difficult times happen, it strains us in many ways. It can be challenging emotionally, medically, financially or relationally. And sometimes all of the above. But it can also be discouraging spiritually. Those seasons can create tension in our relationship with God. Trials push our faith to the limits. Why does God take us into those situations that require such faith? Maybe there is logic be...