Purpose Church

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Do you ever find it hard to get your soul to praise the Lord? In Psalm 103, David shows us how to train our souls by remembering what is always true about God. In this message, Sarah Holmstrom reminds us that God forgives all our sins, redeems anything, loves us fully, and never forgets […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ The universe holds trillions of galaxies, yet the God who created them all knows you personally. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Eric Holmstrom reminds us that we are fully known and fully loved by the Creator of the cosmos. Discover how God’s intimate presence and care can change the way you see […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ God’s goodness isn’t just past-tense or future hope but is real-time, right now. From His enduring love, to His protection, to His purpose and promise, Psalm 118 invites us to see God’s goodness in every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

This week, at our special HSM and JHM joint service for Backyard Night, we enjoyed a time of encouragement from your very own Student Ministries Staff! Nick Beran, Gavin Epp, Miranda Van Beers, Anna Morrison, and Andrew Watson all share a brief encouragement for you as you head into the school year.

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with Pastor Eric Holmstrom. Pastor Eric, leads us through a sermon on how to fully experience God even when life is crazy. Study Guide | Download Audio File

Luke 7:36-50 highlights the power and depth of Jesus’ love and forgiveness, both during his whole ministry and still today. In contrast to Simon the Pharisee’s lack of genuine worship, the sinful woman surrenders her entire self to Jesus, even to the point of giving up the most important thing in her life to the […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with special guest speaker, Pastor Glenn Gunderson! Glenn, leads us through a sermon about how there is a Psalm for every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with another guest speaker, Pastor Joey Versace! Joey, leads us through a sermon about when we feel God forsakes us and is actually right by our side the whole time. Study Guide | Download Audio File

In Luke 19:1-10 we learn about Zacchaeus, a tax collector in Jericho, who is greatly disliked by the people of Jericho due to the position he holds. However, when Jesus is passing through the city of Jericho on His way to Jerusalem, we see that Zacchaeus’ encounter with Jesus was totally transformative and powerful – […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with a guest speaker, Scott Hitzel. Scott was commissioned by Rick Warren to help launch Saddleback Church’s multi-site movement and then with years of executive leadership experience in thriving Southern California churches, he now serves as Vice President at The Paterson Center, where he helps people […]

When Jesus gets invited to the dinner table of those who oppose Him, He reacts differently than we may expect. In the passage we looked at tonight, Jesus navigates a conversation with four peculiar strategies for talking to those who would be considered enemies. God chose to love us even when we were His enemies, […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What does life look like when we trust God as our Good Shepherd? In one of the most beloved psalms in Scripture, Psalm 23 paints a vivid picture of God’s presence, provision, and peace in every season. Today, Pastor Claire Bertrand walks us verse by verse, helping us reflect on how God lovingly leads […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ What do your strongest emotions reveal about your heart? In Jonah 4, the story takes a turn, not because God fails, but because Jonah is furious that God showed mercy to people he didn’t think deserved it. This message explores how ungodly anger can cloud our vision, distort our priorities, and keep us from […]

In Luke 10:38–42, Jesus enters the home of Martha and Mary. While Martha rushes around trying to prepare their home for Him, Mary simply sits at Jesus’ feet and listens. Jesus gently reminds Martha—and us—that only one thing is truly needed: to be with Him. Our lives don’t need to be perfect or cleaned up […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ This week is our Pastor swap where we get to hear from our Purpose en Español Pastor, David Vargas. No matter how far you’ve run or how many times you’ve failed, God’s grace still has the final word. In Jonah 3, we see a powerful portrait of a God who gives second chances, not […]

You’re searching for something real—something deeper than another like, scroll, or fake smile—and Jesus knows exactly what that is. In John 13, He gathers with His friends around a table and does the unthinkable: He serves them, including the ones who would betray, deny, and desert Him. Through this moment, Jesus offers what our generation […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ God doesn’t give up on us—even when we run. In this message from Jonah 2, Pastor Eric shares how God’s grace often shows up in unexpected, difficult, or even painful ways—not to punish us, but to get our attention and draw us back to Him. From the depths of despair, Jonah discovers the surprising […]

One of the best ways to connect with others is over a meal! Jesus seemed to know that too, and preached to His disciples during many meals. Starting tonight, HSM will study the Gospel accounts where Jesus taught over a meal all summer long. These tables show us that Jesus nourishes not only our physical […]

Why do we really run from God? In this powerful kickoff to our new series No Thanks, God, Pastor Eric dives into Jonah 1 to uncover the deeper reason behind our resistance to God’s call: the desire to be our own god. Through Jonah’s story, we confront our own selfishness, impatience, and the dark places […]

On this Vision Sunday, Pastor Eric unpacks the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25, reminding us that God entrusts us with incredible resources—not to bury, but to boldly invest in His Kingdom. As we launch into our FY26 theme of ENGAGE, discover how Purpose Church is inviting everyone, everywhere to fully live out their […]

This week at Purpose Church, we have one of our ministry partners Rev. Dr. Sameh Maurice sharing about some of the ministry being done in Egypt! He is the Senior Pastor of Kasr El Dobara Evangelical Church (KDEC), with a strong network of ministries across the Middle East. A former prominent surgeon, Dr. Sameh Maurice […]

This week at Purpose Church, we’re looking at one of Jesus’ most direct and powerful teachings—His warning against hypocrisy in Matthew 23. In a message titled “Five Sins of Hypocrisy,” we’ll explore what frustrated Jesus most about the religious leaders of His time—and how His words can transform our own hearts and actions today. From […]

This week at Purpose Church, we celebrate Student Takeover Sunday with a powerful message from our Student Ministries Pastor Claire Colinco and testimonies from our students on the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22. As we near the end of our series, The Real Jesus, we’re reminded of the life-changing invitation Jesus offers […]

Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re a mom, grandma, aunt, foster mom, or spiritual mother—today we celebrate and honor you. We’re continuing in our series The Real Jesus: What He Said, What He Did, and How We Follow with Pastor Eric and Sarah Holmstrom exploring the surprising difference between good moms and great moms! What makes […]

What does Jesus really say about gender, marriage, divorce, and singleness? In Matthew 19, Jesus, through His great love for us, reveals good news in a both deeply loving and radically countercultural vision of identity and relationships. Today we explore why gender matters, how marriage reflects God’s design, when divorce is permissible, and how singleness […]