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What happens when you pray, believe, and do everything you know to do—but the answer still does not come the way you expected? Misunderstanding faith can leave us disappointed with God, but biblical faith can steady us when life feels impossible. In part one of Given for a Reason, Dean explains the spiritual gift of faith: God-given confidence to trust Him when circumstances say there is no way. D...

What do you do when following Jesus puts you out of step with culture—or when standing for truth threatens a relationship you care about? In the final message of our True North series, Pastor Adam shares how to hold firmly to God’s Word without becoming angry, arrogant, or unloving. Through Daniel’s example and practical teaching, you’ll learn how to pre-decide your convictions, speak truth with g...

How do you know whether something is actually true—or whether it just feels right? Every day, culture, emotions, experiences, and opinions compete to shape the way we see God, ourselves, and the world around us. In this message, Pastor Adam Haugen shares how to develop a truth filter that helps you recognize deception, make wiser decisions, and build your life on something unchanging. Discover how...

In Part 2 of True North, Pastor Adam shares why God’s Word is the map we need for the journey of life. In a world full of confident voices, shifting opinions, and misinformation, Scripture gives us truth that guides our steps, protects our hearts, and transforms our lives. The Bible was not given just to inform us, but to transform us into the image of Jesus. Open the map, take the next faithful s...

In a world where everyone seems to have “their truth,” how do we know what is actually true? In Week 1 of True North, Pastor Michael Norman opens John 18 and John 14 to show that truth is not something we create, define, or vote on—truth is found in Jesus. This message challenges us to separate feelings from truth, surrender our preferences to God’s Word, and follow the One who is “the way, the tr...

What do you do first when life gets hard? Worry, control, complain, shut down, or pray? In this message from James 5, we share how real faith keeps trusting God in seasons we cannot rush, suffering we did not choose, and moments when nothing seems to be changing. When life happens, don’t just wait it out. Pray it through.

Drama doesn’t usually start with a huge explosion. It starts quietly — with selfishness, pride, keeping score, withholding forgiveness, and refusing to go first. In Week 7 of Show Me the Receipts, Pastor Adam walks through James 4 and shows how selfish desires create conflict in our relationships, our homes, and even our relationship with God. This message is both practical and deeply personal, he...

What if the most confident decisions in our lives are not always the wisest ones? In week 6 of Show Me the Receipts, Pastor Adam teaches from James 3 on the difference between earthly wisdom and godly wisdom. Learn how to own what is really happening in your heart, walk with wise voices, ask God for wisdom, and become someone who sows peace in the relationships around you.

Words carry power. In this message from James 3, Pastor Adam explores how our words can either bring healing or destruction, fresh water or poison. Discover why your speech reveals your heart, how negativity and gossip quietly shape relationships, and what it looks like to let Jesus transform the overflow of your life from the inside out.

Most of us aren't struggling with what we believe. We're struggling with actually living it. We know we should be more patient. We know we should love our neighbor. We know what a good spouse, parent, and friend looks like — we just aren't always being one. In this message from James 2, Pastor Adam Haugen gives you three practical questions to help close the gap between your faith and your everyda...

It’s easy to feel like we’re growing spiritually—but are we actually changing? In this message, we tackle the gap between intention and action and unpack what it really means to live out God’s Word. Because hearing truth isn’t the goal—transformation is. If you’ve ever struggled with follow-through, spiritual consistency, or applying what you know, this message will challenge and equip you to stop...

What if your biggest problem isn’t anger—but the speed of your reaction? In this message from our Show Me the Receipts series, Pastor Adam unpacks what the Bible really says about anger—and how it quietly builds from irritation to something far more destructive. You’ll learn practical ways to slow down, respond with wisdom, and let God transform what’s happening beneath the surface. Because anyone...

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned? In this message, we kick off the “Show Me the Receipts” series by exploring a faith that doesn’t just sound good—but holds up under pressure. Because real faith isn’t proven when life is easy. It’s revealed in the middle of trials. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or tempted to give up, this message will help you see your situatio...

What if Easter wasn’t just something you celebrate once a year—but a power you live from every day? In this message, discover how the resurrection of Jesus can actually change your Monday—your identity, your strength in difficult seasons, your perspective, and your purpose. If you’ve ever felt stuck, drained, or somewhere in between “Friday” and “Sunday,” this message will help you reconnect to th...

Before we celebrate the resurrection, we have to sit in the reality of the cross. This Good Friday experience walks through Jesus’ final hours—inviting you to reflect on sin, surrender, and the weight He carried for you. Through Scripture, worship, and honest moments of self-examination, you’ll be challenged to confront what’s unfinished in your life and lay it at the only place that leads to free...

You've probably heard the word redemption your whole life. But there's a difference between knowing you've been redeemed… and actually living like it. In this final message of The Big Picture series, Pastor Adam unpacks what redemption really means — not just as a theological concept, but as a present reality that changes how you live today. Because a lot of Christians are saved… but still carryin...

Most people think salvation is just about forgiveness… but what if it’s also about belonging? In this message, we explore how God doesn’t just save you from something—He brings you into His family. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, felt like you don’t measure up, or wondered where you truly belong, this will speak directly to you. Discover what it means to move from spiritual orphan to fully...

What if Christianity isn’t about becoming a better version of yourself—but becoming an entirely new person? In this message, Pastor Adam Haugen explains why the gospel is not self-improvement but transformation. Culture tells us to believe in ourselves and try harder, but Scripture reveals a deeper truth: apart from Christ we are spiritually dead—but through Jesus we can be made completely new. Di...

What would you say if you had to justify your life before God? In this opening message of The Big Picture, Pastor Adam explores the powerful truth of justification—where grace and truth meet. When we understand the weight of sin, the cross becomes even more beautiful. Discover why salvation isn’t about what we do for God, but about what Jesus has already done for us, and how faith in His finished...

When you’re planted in the house, your life becomes proof of His presence. In this message, guest speaker and District Youth Director of North Texas, Spencer Speed, unpacks why spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident—it requires intentionality, time, and the right soil. If you want a faith that produces real fruit and impacts others, this message will challenge you to stay planted and grow on...

In this message from Pastor Adam Haugen at Glad Tidings, we learn that faith isn’t the absence of questions—it’s obedience in the middle of them. Through Abraham’s story in Hebrews 11:8, we see that epic faith leaves comfort zones, leans on God’s promises, and worships before the promise is fulfilled. You don’t need the full map—just the next step. What is God asking you to do today? #EpicFaith #W...

What could God build from one step of obedience? In Epic Faith, Part 3, Pastor Adam looks at Noah’s story in Hebrews 11 and shows how faith often begins before you fully understand what God is doing. Noah built when there were no clouds, no applause, and no evidence — just a word from God. If you’ve ever sensed God nudging you to change, start, stop, stay, forgive, or surrender — this message is f...

Faith isn’t just something we believe — it’s something that shapes how we live. In Epic Faith, Part 2, Pastor Adam explores Hebrews 11 and the life of Enoch to show how a daily walk with God leads to a life that pleases Him. If you’ve ever wondered how to move from simply knowing God loves you to living in a way that honors Him, this message will challenge and encourage you to pursue a deeper, mor...

What if the greatest goal of your life isn’t success, comfort, or control—but pleasing God? In Part 1 of our Epic Faith series, Pastor Adam unpacks why faith isn’t just something you believe in big moments, but a daily way of living that shapes how you see everything. From Scripture to real-life stories, this message challenges us to stop demanding guarantees and start trusting God with our next s...

The light is green—but what if moving forward feels impossible? In Part 3 of Ready, Set, Go, we look at the story of Jericho and discover how God often calls us to step forward before the walls come down. This message will challenge you to confront hesitation, trust God’s promises over what you see, and move with courage into what He’s already prepared for you. If you’re facing an obstacle that fe...