Reach Community Church

Reach Community Church

Every year, we pause to celebrate our nation’s independence—our freedom. And rightly so. But what if the kind of freedom we talk about around fireworks and flags isn’t the deepest kind we need? Because long before nations were formed or constitutions written, people have wrestled with fear, oppression, and uncertainty. And in those moments, it’s not a declaration that sets you free—it’s dependence...

The week of June 14th, ten of us traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, to partner with a missions organization called Back2Back. This morning, you’ll hear a bit about that experience from me and a few others. But more than just a recap, we want to talk about why living on mission matters. Jesus didn’t just give us a mission—He gave us a model. The early church didn’t spread the gospel because it was easy...

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There’s a moment in every believer’s life when you wonder if your failure disqualified you. Not just a mistake—but a deep regret. A betrayal. A silence when you should have spoken. A distance you never thought you'd drift. Have you ever looked at your own heart and thought, “Jesus can’t possibly still want to use someone like me”? This story isn’t just about Peter—it’s about Jesus. About how He de...

Have you ever felt like your joy was leaking? Like you're doing all the right things—working hard, showing up, even reading your Bible—but something deep inside still feels flat, restless, or empty? We live in a world that offers quick hits of happiness but leaves us hollow. We’re surrounded by people chasing after pleasure, performance, and possessions, but somehow missing the one thing they were...

Have you ever been caught off guard by someone’s kindness—so unexpected, so undeserved, it left you speechless? Maybe it was a note you didn’t expect, a debt forgiven, or a friend who showed up when everyone else walked away. There’s something powerful about love that stoops low. It unsettles our pride. It rewrites our expectations. And if we’re willing, it reshapes how we see ourselves—and everyo...

Imagine walking into a feast where every dish promises to satisfy your deepest hunger, but as you reach for the first bite, you realize it's only a shadow, a faint echo of the real thing. This is the tension Jesus confronts in John 6. The crowd had tasted the miraculous bread, felt the buzz of divine power, but they were still starving spiritually. When Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life," He...

Today, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we honor not just those with children in their arms, but also those with children in their hearts, dreams, and prayers. Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel captures both the deep sorrow and the profound joy of motherhood. Her journey reminds us that God sees the forgotten, hears the desperate, and sometimes does the miraculous. This message is for everyone who has ever...

“Alright, let’s talk vegetables… or technically, fruits. This is a cucumber. And it’s a lot like us — fresh, full of potential, but still kind of… plain. Nothing wrong with it, but let’s be honest — no one’s lining up for cucumber-flavored chips. On the other hand a pickle. Same vegetable — totally different vibe. Pickles have flavor. They’ve been changed. Transformed. But here's the thing: this g...

Hallelujah was never meant to be tied to good days. It’s the cry of a soul that says, "My God is greater than my circumstances!” It’s the song you shout when the walls haven’t fallen, when the breakthrough hasn't come, when you're still waiting — but you trust Him anyway. Today’s message is simple and powerful: Praise is a choice. It’s not built on what you see — it’s built on who He is. It’s not...

Some words stay with us forever — a final goodbye, a whispered “I love you,” a promise that held us up in our darkest hour. But no words in history carry more weight than these: “Father, forgive them.” They were spoken from a place of unimaginable agony — nailed hands, a bleeding brow, surrounded by mockers. And still… He prayed for mercy. But how do we know His prayer wasn’t just a beautiful sent...

Have you ever gone to extreme lengths just to help someone you love? Maybe you’ve rearranged your whole schedule, drained your savings, or driven through the night — not because it was easy, but because it mattered. Love gets creative. Faith gets bold. Desperation breaks through ceilings. As we continue our journey to the cross in this series, Father, Forgive Them, we’re leaning in to the scandal...

There are few words more surprising—more offensive, even—than the ones Jesus spoke from the cross: “Father, forgive them…” In that moment, bleeding and mocked, Jesus wasn’t just showing mercy—He was defining His mission. Forgiveness wasn’t an afterthought. It was the reason He came. But here’s the tension: forgiveness only matters if we know we need it. And that’s where we often get stuck. We divi...

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Imagine standing in the wilderness, surrounded by crowds who have come not for entertainment, but for transformation. That’s where we meet John the Baptist in Luke 3. He’s not preaching comfort—he's calling people to repentance, preparing the way for the coming Messiah. His message is bold: "Turn from your sins, and bear fruit that proves your heart has changed." In todays verses, John announces a...

Have you ever found yourself in a season where God has spoken a promise over your life, but you have yet to see it fulfilled? Maybe you’re waiting for healing, restoration, provision, or direction, and in the waiting, doubt begins to creep in. It’s one thing to praise God when the answer has come, but what about when you’re still in the middle of uncertainty? Mary, a young girl from an insignifica...

There’s a big difference between renting and owning. When you rent something—a house, a car, or even a tool—you may have access to it, but it doesn’t truly belong to you. You use it for a time, but in the end, you answer to the owner. Yet, how often do we live as if we own what has only been entrusted to us? Our lives, our resources, our time—all of it has been given by Someone else, yet we often...

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Have you ever tried to walk in two directions at once? It’s impossible. Imagine standing at a crossroads, one path leading toward God’s kingdom and the other toward the world. Many of us try to keep a foot on both paths, thinking we can balance our love for God with our attachment to worldly things. But eventually, we’re forced to choose—because a divided heart cannot stand. Jesus spoke a powerful...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where justice seemed completely reversed—where the guilty walked free while the innocent suffered? Moments like these leave us unsettled because they go against everything we believe about fairness and righteousness. Yet, at the very heart of our faith lies the most profound and shocking exchange in history. An innocent man took the place of a guilty one...

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Have you ever held onto something so tightly that letting go felt impossible? Maybe it was a dream, a possession, or even a sense of security. We like to think we’re in control, that our efforts, our good deeds, and our checklists will get us where we want to go. But what if the very thing we cling to is the thing keeping us from something greater? Today, we’re going to talk about what it really m...

Today marks the final day of our 21 days of prayer and fasting, as well as the conclusion of our Pray series. Throughout this journey, we have heard the words of Jesus as He taught His disciples to pray, recognized the importance of withdrawing to pray, and told not to give up but to keep praying. This morning, we will seek to understand what it means to lament in prayer. To lament is to express d...