The Church Next Door - AZ

When you enter into battle don’t forget the prayer!

It’s not always the right time to talk. There are moments when words are uncalled for. Sometimes a hug, shared tears, and a listening ear are all that’s appropriate. And at the end of the day, there’s nothing like the presence of Christ to help us when we hurt. But when the questions are raised and it is time to talk, thankfully…

In desperate times we feel weak and helpless. Sometimes it is then we fall down and cry out to the God “who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us.” Then, as He helps believers grab onto the mind-bending reality of Christ’s love and the dynamic power of the…

Passively waiting for God to automatically make you more like Jesus is like taking a nap on a weight bench and expecting to wake up ripped. Spiritual growth is impossible without the Holy Spirit. But it’s also impossible without our active cooperation. Check out this message for 3 essential components to boost your Spiritual Training Regimen. 4/26/17

Not all false teaching leads to orgies and seances. Satan is way too crafty for that. Some of it actually sounds kind of holy: “Really spiritual people don’t do this. If you’re really committed, you won’t do that.” But in the end it can cause us to doubt the goodness of God and his gifts. Check out this message to raise your…

Collecting offering and ushering. Is that all there is to being a deacon or is there something more? And what lies at the core of the church that leads God to care so much about its leadership?   2/12/17

CEO. General. Whipping boy. What’s your picture of church leadership? How does it compare to God’s description of elders?   2/5/17

Men and women are both created in God’s image, are equally valuable in His eyes, and have a significant impact to make. Does this mean our roles in the church are the same? Can you believe in different roles without being an arrogant and annoying antique? 1/29/17

Imagine if you asked God, “What do you care about in the church?” and His answer began, “First of all… ” Would you be curious about what came next? If so, check out this message. 1/22/17

There’s a lot of talk these days about fake news. Paul’s concern in the city of Ephesus was fake teaching. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between solid teaching and false teaching, this passage is for you. 1/15/17

God had plans for Timothy and he used Paul to coach him along the way. Check out this message for an overview of the game plan Paul passed on. God has plans for you too! Are you ready to get in the game? Do you have a good coach? 1/8/17

It seems that for every person who keeps their word there’s one who abandons their family to chase their idols. For every faithful friend there’s one who hits the road when things hit the fan. As a result, trust comes hard for many of us – maybe even trusting God. But one message of Christmas is this: Our loving Father always keeps…

I love real life stories about God’s grace, don’t you? Take 5 minutes and listen to this man’s story from our Easter service. You’ll hear how God pursued a relationship with a soldier who took all of life’s glory for himself and mocked the Bible repeatedly. You’ll hear about a Savior named Jesus who really did come to seek and save the lost. If…