Submerge Sermons

How do we move from being mere "fans" of Jesus, to becoming full-on followers? How do we avoid settling for a "lukewarm" faith, and learn to invite Jesus into every corner of our lives? On Sunday we learned from His final letter to the 7 churches in Revelation, and were inspired to more fully pursue Him!

It's so easy to slip into "hypocrisy" with our faith--which keeps us from really experiencing God, and keeps others from seeing the real God. So how do we live an authentic/sincere faith instead? On Sunday we learned practical ways to keep our faith & actions aligned--and some beautiful promises from Jesus of what's ahead when we do!

On Sunday we learned how to recognize what God has given us & entrusted us with, no matter how "small & insignificant" it may seem to us--and be faithful with it. Then we get to see God multiply it and do more than we ever imagined in our lives!

It can be very challenging figuring out how to navigate our faith & values in our our culture--we end up settling for hiding, fighting, or compromising. But Jesus has a better way to move forward! On Sunday we learned how to live this out, how to live as light, and how to navigate temptations to compromise with wisdom...

We all face seasons of "trouble" & suffering, and they can be really challenging for our faith. So on Sunday we learned how to find hope in lots of promises from God, so we can know that our suffering is never wasted--it can strengthen us, nourish others, lead us to a "crown of life", and so much more! We're praying for you this week in your challenges--don't grow weary & give up, God has...

Is your faith feeling "dry", like you're just going through the motions? Has your faith become about rules and lost the "relationship"? This Sunday we kicked off our new series based on the "letters to the seven churches" in Revelation--and we learned how to return to the passion we first had in our faith, by re-focusing on love.

It's hard being stuck in "the waiting rooms" of life--and it can really test our faith. On Sunday we learned how to endure those long waiting seasons, to develop patterns of obedience & faith, to trust that God is always working, and to not give up...

Whenever we're having our faith tested in the "waiting rooms" of life, we're gonna be tempted to take shortcuts—which end up short-changing our lives! On Sunday we learned why to quit settling for shortcuts, and some practical ways to trust God's perfect timing instead! (and why "bamboo" is a powerful picture of it)

How do we live our lives in ways that make a real impact, leave a legacy, and leaves things behind that live on after we're gone? On this Sunday we learned from the life of Elijah (and from Jesus) two important ways to invest in & impact other people, so that God can create a real legacy through our lives--and have it change us in the process.

How do we keep from just "skimming" our lives, and ensure that we experience all that God has for us in life? It starts with developing practices of reflecting & meditating on our lives, ourselves, and who God is & what He's doing. On this Sunday, we learned from Elijah's life how to prioritize slowing & reflecting, and how God provides all we need in the midst of it...

One of the biggest regrets in life ends up being the risks / steps of faith that we don't take. What is it that holds us back? How do we develop the courage & faith to take the kinds of risks God is calling us to? In this message, we learn from the powerful (and fun!) story of Elijah, and how God honored his courage to take steps of faith--and how that shows practical ways to grow in our faith...

We all face trials & challenges of all shapes and sizes, and they can leave us feeling confused, alone, and even struggling with our faith. But God has a better way for us through them. On Sunday we discovered how to find a deep kind of joy & fresh perspectives & even growth, as we learn to navigate these challenging situations--with Him...(Guest Speaker: John Hughes)

Easter proves the depths of God's love for us, and the Resurrection proves that the worst thing in my life, never has to be the last word in my life. Learn with us how Jesus still brings hope & resurrected life into the things in our lives that feel "dead and buried"--and how we're meant to not just "commemorate" the Resurrection, but "participate" in Resurrection life!

Three things most humans are searching for: Where am I meant to go in life? How do I find real truth? How do I experience "the good life"? And Jesus answers all three of these in one "I Am" statement as He reveals to us more of who He really is and why He came for us! On Sunday we learned what it means to follow Him in as our way, our truth, and our life...and that leads us to "home."

We all have to walk through "dark valleys" in our lives, and that can test our faith more than anything. So how do we find God in the midst of that? On Sunday we learned ALL that it means for our lives when we're willing to follow Jesus as our "Good Shepherd"--and how we are called to help shepherd each other.

Jesus is up to something in our lives--He wants to produce a whole lot of fruit in us & through us--fruit that will last. And all we have to do is stay connected to Him. In this message we learned what it looks like to "remain" with Jesus in our daily lives, and what this fruit is all about...

As we all continue to search for "the good life" through all sorts of open doors & paths, Jesus tells us He is "the gate"--the open door to salvation, to freedom, and to the full, abundant life. On Sunday, we learned from the beautiful (and fun) story of Zacchaeus, to see how Jesus can be "the gate" in our daily lives, how to "walk through it", and how we are meant to be a gate (instead of a l...

When the world, or our lives, feel dark, finally finding light can give us hope, guidance, and freedom. On Sunday we learned how to experience Jesus as "light of the world" in our daily lives--and how to let His light reflect off of us to a world that needs it.

What we're feeding on in our lives, is shaping who we're becoming. And when we rely on Jesus to sustain us, we find our "hunger" satisfied, and end up being shaped into the best versions of ourselves, the ones that look most like Him! Learn with us why Jesus being "the Bread of Life" is meant to shape our faith, shape our church, and help us feed others...

It can be so hard to find any sense of happiness when so much is going on in our world & our lives. But God offers the path toward deep joy, if we will choose to follow it...(Guest speaker: Pastor Terry Miller)

It turns out we can't possibly experience a deeper life & faith if we’re always burned out--we must learn to practice God's rhythms of rest. Learn with us why Sabbath is all about freedom, rebellion, and reminding us who we are--and practical ways to live the healthier life rhythms God calls us to!

One of the biggest keys to living a deeper faith & life is learning how the practice of self-reflection with God--it helps us discover how God is at work in our daily lives & what He's trying to do with us. Learn with us some practical ways to do this, including using the beautiful & powerful Prayer of Examen from St. Ignatius...

Jesus was right--the key to finding the deeper life we're seeking (full of meaning, purpose, joy) centers on loving others...and show them God's love & changes the world in the process! Learn with us from Jesus' timeless story about the Samaritan who helped unexpectedly...

One of the key ways we can submerge into a deeper faith & life is by discovering how God wired us up, and why, so we can live out our callings in life, find our purpose, and help spread God's love & message! Learn with us how to discover your spiritual gifts & strengths, and some ways to practice them...

Did you know God designed us to live in community, and we can experience a deeper faith & life as we learn to deepen our relationships? On Sunday we learned practical ways to live out Jesus' "new kind" of love with each other, and why that's so important for us, for others, and for unbelievers to get a glimpse of Jesus' love.