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In this episode of Upwards, we explore what it means to truly be thankful—and how thankfulness goes far beyond the words we say at the table. Paul reminds us in Colossians 3:15 that thankfulness is not just an action, but a posture of the heart. Together, we’ll examine how thankfulness differs from entitlement, and how these heart postures shape everything we do—our relationships, our service, and...

In this episode of Upwards , we explore how following Jesus transforms not only our hearts but also our speech. Paul urges us to “rid ourselves” of slander, filthy language, and lies—three destructive patterns that easily spill from our old nature. Our words carry immense power: they can tear down or bring life, destroy or heal. Together, we’ll see how slander devalues those made in God’s image, h...

In this episode of Upwards , we look at Paul’s call to “put to death” elevated, earthly emotional reactions: anger, rage, and malice (Col. 3:8). These intense patterns start in the heart, spill over in our responses, and often cause harm. But in Christ, our emotions are elevated in a new—and better—way . Paul points us to the things above : compassion, patience, and kindness (Col. 3:12–14). Togeth...

Overview: In a world filled with distractions, pressures, and hollow promises, how do we keep our lives centered on what truly matters? Upwards is an 8-week teaching series that invites us to lift our eyes to Christ. Throughout this series, we’ll learn to redirect the focus of our lives based on our position in Him rather than our place on earth. Follow along and start looking upwards. Episode 1 D...

We become like whatever we immerse our lives in. In this teaching, Christine explores Colossians and invites us to consider what truly shapes our hearts, minds, and actions. As Christians, we are called to live fully in Christ — not shaped by the hollow, deceptive philosophies of the world. Only in Him is God fully revealed, and only in Him are we made complete. Join Christine as she unpacks how l...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us to repentance—an intentional turning back to Him. In our lead-in messages from Joshua 24, we were reminded that drifting away from God often happens quietly. It’s not always dramatic. Sometimes it's through the slow pull of distraction, the weight of unresolved shame, or the pursuit of our own ambitions. But no matter how far we’ve wandered, God's faithfuln...

This summer, God is calling us as a church to repentance — an intentional turning back to Him. In this message from Joshua 24, we’re reminded that drifting away from God happens quietly, often through life’s distractions, shame, and personal ambitions. But no matter how distant we’ve grown, God’s faithfulness remains. Join us as we explore Joshua’s powerful call to God’s people: to remember God’s...

This summer, God is calling us as a church to repentance — an intentional turning back to Him. In this message from Joshua 24, we’re reminded that drifting away from God happens quietly, often through life’s distractions, shame, and personal ambitions. But no matter how distant we’ve grown, God’s faithfulness remains. Join us as we explore Joshua’s powerful call to God’s people: to remember God’s...

We pour ourselves into so many things—careers, fitness, family, home projects, even hobbies. But how much effort are we putting into our faith? In this message, we turn to 2 Peter, where the apostle Peter calls us to “make every effort” to build our lives on Christ. His words, written near the end of his life, aren’t just spiritual advice—they’re a heartfelt reminder that God has already given us...

Last week, we heard the powerful story of a man born blind who encountered Jesus and came away forever changed. His healing was more than physical—it was a picture of how faith and obedience can open our eyes to the truth of who God is. This week, we continue the story in John 9, as the focus shifts to those who claimed they could see—yet ended up blind to the work of God right in front of them. A...

We all wrestle with suffering. Whether it’s our own pain or someone else’s, we can be quick to look for blame or assume condemnation. But what if, instead, suffering is the very place where God wants to reveal His grace? In this episode, we explore the powerful story of the man born blind in John 9—a story that challenges our assumptions about hardship and invites us to see suffering through Jesus...

In this teaching, Dan explores a life-giving truth we often forget: God isn’t trying to take from you—He wants more for you. Maybe faith has started to feel like a burden—like God is always asking for more to appease Him: more effort, more time, more sacrifice. But the truth is that God is a loving and generous Father. He doesn’t ask you to lay things down to leave you empty—but to remove what des...

Series Overview: The Beautiful Gospel The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the heart of it. It tells the story of a God who created us for relationship, of our turning away, and of His relentless pursuit to bring us back and restore our lives through Jesus Christ. But over time, it’s easy for this message to become distorted—clouded by fear, pride, culture, or even religion. Thi...

Series Overview: The Beautiful Gospel The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the heart of it. It tells the story of a God who created us for relationship, of our turning away, and of His relentless pursuit to bring us back and restore our lives through Jesus Christ. But over time, it’s easy for this message to become distorted—clouded by fear, pride, culture, or even religion. Thi...

Series Overview: The Beautiful Gospel The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the heart of it. It tells the story of a God who created us for relationship, of our turning away, and of His relentless pursuit to bring us back and restore our lives through Jesus Christ. But over time, it’s easy for this message to become distorted—clouded by fear, pride, culture, or even religion. Thi...

Series Overview: The Beautiful Gospel The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the heart of it. It tells the story of a God who created us for relationship, of our turning away, and of His relentless pursuit to bring us back and restore our lives through Jesus Christ. But over time, it’s easy for this message to become distorted—clouded by fear, pride, culture, or even religion. Thi...

Series Overview: The Beautiful Gospel The gospel is not just the beginning of our faith—it is the heart of it. It tells the story of a God who created us for relationship, of our turning away, and of His relentless pursuit to bring us back and restore our lives through Jesus Christ. But over time, it’s easy for this message to become distorted—clouded by fear, pride, culture, or even religion. Thi...

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