Reach Church

Mary’s Magnificat is the first and most famous Christmas carol. But before she sings this song, Mary journeys from courage to worship, from submission to joy—and the catalyst is Spirit-filled community. This is the story of how two expectant women, filled with the Holy Spirit, announce the dawn of redemption in Jesus the Messiah.

The good news of Jesus begins with an angelic visit to an ordinary girl in an unremarkable town. But the message Mary received was nothing short of extraordinary; a profound proclamation that the King of Heaven is coming close.

As Advent begins, the silence of centuries is pierced when God meets an old priest and his barren wife in the middle of their deepest need. From this miracle emerges the first light of the coming Redeemer and a reminder that even in the waiting, God is already at work.

As we conclude our study of the Beatitudes, Jesus names the cost of peacemaking: persecution, misunderstanding, and resistance. Yet, He also promises a reward so glorious that it transforms suffering into joy. This Sunday, we'll discover what seems impossible: rejoicing in suffering, finding blessing in persecution, and experiencing the kingdom of God where we would least expect to find it.

Jesus meets us in the middle of our rebellion, exchanging our hostility for His perfect peace. Now His love empowers us to carry His shalom—God’s wholeness and restoration—into every place we go.

Matthew 5:8 is not a call to moral performance or behavior modification—it’s an invitation to simple devotion. It’s a continual turning of the heart—away from everything else, and toward Him, again and again. 

We love keeping score. Culture says pay them back; Jesus says give them mercy. The kingdom runs on compassion - and we’re not just recipients of mercy, we’re carriers of it.

In a world that promises satisfaction through success, comfort, and achievement, Jesus offers something radically different: righteousness as a gift, not a goal. This Sunday, we'll discover how seeking God's kingdom leads to the only satisfaction that truly lasts—and why the more we're filled, the more we hunger for Jesus.

What if real power isn’t found in control, but in surrender? In this message, we explore how Jesus redefines meekness—not as weakness, but as strength harnessed by grace, like a mighty war horse responding to its rider’s touch. Discover how living under the Spirit’s control transforms frustration into peace and strength into purpose.

What if the Kingdom of God begins right where you feel most empty? Jesus calls the spiritually bankrupt and the brokenhearted not failures, but citizens. As we begin our series walking through the Beatitudes, we’ll discover that the good life begins in the least likely places.

God’s presence isn’t an impersonal force or a passing feeling. It’s Him. And our commitment to keep Jesus at the center hasn’t changed. As we wrap this series and step into a new season at Juanita High, we’ll turn our eyes to Him again and marvel at the wonder of His presence with us.

Since 2012, Reach has existed to “Be the Church and Reach the City” with the love of Jesus. As we conclude our season gathering at Northwest University, we consider again Jesus’ Great Commission to us, and take courage in the fact that our witness doesn't begin with our qualifications or with what we feel equipped to do, but with humble dependence on the presence of God.

God’s vision of family goes deeper than biology—it’s the very heartbeat of His Kingdom. In Christ we are adopted into God’s family, recipients of His healing, and entrusted with passing His covenant love to the next generation.

Evil is real, but it is not ultimate. In Ephesians 6, Paul calls the church not to fear, not to hate, and not to hide—but to stand firm in the strength of Christ. This is a call to lament honestly, see clearly, and live faithfully as salt and light in an evil day.

We sense that the Lord is inviting our church into greater dependence and simplicity in this season. As we kick off this new series, we’ll look to Psalm 127 as a call for our community to embrace humble dependence, partnership, and trust in His provision.

When life gives us “hard to believe” moments — healing, restored relationships, financial breakthrough — we can quietly lower our expectations and limit what we believe God can do. This message explores how unbelief blocks blessing, why we set boundaries with God, and how to break free from them. We look at biblical examples, expose the roots like fear and disappointment, and discover how to move...

We live in a world of full of daily ruptures in relationship. Whereas rupture is common, repair is not. But if we can learn repair, these hurts can be transformative. They can deepen relational connection and emotional maturity. Jesus invites us on a mission of repairing ruptures continually.

Jesus concludes His greatest sermon with a stark choice between two builders—one wise, one foolish. The difference isn't in their appearance or even their religious activity, but in whether they actually do what Jesus says. Jesus challenges us to examine what we're truly building our lives upon and whether we're hearers only or doers of God's Word.

Jesus isn’t fooled by impressive words or spiritual performance. He looks for fruit. This week, we’ll hear His warning about false prophets, hollow religion, and the danger of building a life on appearances. But we’ll also discover His invitation to a deeper, truer kind of faith.

“Marked by Remembrance” is a call to return — not just in practice, but in heart. Drawing from the fatherly wisdom of Proverbs and the covenant promises of Psalm 103, this sermon reminds us that we are shaped by what we remember. God calls us to treasure His Word, hold fast to His commands, and never forget His benefits. He still forgives. He still heals. He still redeems. He still crowns. He stil...

As we enter the final stretch of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ words take on a sharper edge—marked by urgency and clarity. In his conclusion, he lays before us a series of warnings and tests that reveal the true cost of following him in the kingdom. This week in particular, we pay close attention to two gates and two paths before us: one that drifts toward destruction, and another that leads to...

Jesus is the only one who ever lived the Golden Rule perfectly—and He did it for us. We can only live it by looking to Him and letting His love reshape us. This isn’t about trying harder—it’s about moving closer.

As children in God’s Kingdom, we’re invited to live in the reality of how much more—where the Father’s heart is wide open to us. The Kingdom isn’t just coming; it’s here, and access to the Father is our present reality. Jesus invites us to ask, seek, and knock with shameless audacity—trusting Him again as a good Father and embracing our identity as His beloved kids. This isn’t just a redirection o...

Just three verses of Jesus’ teaching - somewhat enigmatic - actually open up a world of familiar territory for all hearts that are open to its truth. In these short statements our Savior-Teacher gently explores desire, its power, its purpose, and the biblical warnings about its misuse. Come and we’ll listen in together. 

As Jesus shows us how the values of the Kingdom of Heaven differ (sometimes significantly) from the values of the world, this week we'll explore his famous words, "...where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Human nature pulls us strongly towards hoarding resources and wealth in an effort to ensure our well-being. But Jesus shows us that there is a better treasure to seek; an eterna...