The Church Next Door - AZ

Good training always leads to a launch. As the disciples walk in Jesus’ footsteps, we are reminded how amazing it is that Jesus invites us to partner with Him! 03/22/15  

Before we go out and spread the good news, our trust tank needs to be filled. That’s why Jesus shows us that complete healing and even resurrection from the dead are at his fingertips. Preached by Worship Pastor Aaron Rosberg 03/15/15

Before we go out and spread the good news, our trust tank needs to be filled. That’s why Jesus goes out of his way to assure us that He’s powerful enough to set anyone free. 03/08/15

What does Jesus expect of us as we share the good news? Check this out before you go. 03/01/15

What results should we expect when we spread the good news? Jesus gives his disciples (and us) a realistic look at exactly what we’re getting into. 02/22/15

“Come as you are” is a great invitation, not a final destination. Jesus has transformation on his mind. 02/15/15

Belief: It’s not always easy. But there’s a difference between genuine doubt and prideful unbelief. This message provides some tips for telling the difference between the two… and some hope for the struggle. 02/08/15

Ever try to decide who Jesus should have compassion on and who He shouldn’t? Good luck with that! Our Savior reaches out to all kinds of people. Even people like you and me. 02/1/15  

Jesus cares not only what we do but why we do. He’s not content with our actions. He’s after our hearts.   01/18/15

“Beast mode.” Sportscasters use this phrase to describe a player who’s playing on a much higher level than he or she usually does.  In this passage Jesus sets the bar for his followers impossibly high. Then he tells us to reach it: Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you! Sounds like love in beast mode to me. Better yet,…

Remember in Finding Nemo when the clownfish Marlin is listening to Squirt the little Sea Turtle? Marlin says: “”It’s like he’s trying to speak to me, I know it! You know you’re really cute, but I don’t know what you’re saying!” Sometimes when we read Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes, (“Blessed are the poor in spirit, Blessed are those who weep now, …

Jesus was was about to choose 12 men to be his apostles. But before he made that huge decision, he pulled an all-nighter praying to His Father. In this very short message, we’ll be reminded that prayer before ministry is still essential for the body of Christ today. (This was initially shared right before a time of prayer for our missionaries around…

That’s not a typo. As Jesus tangles with Pharisees in a field and a synagogue about the Sabbath rest, He will show them (and us) that He is Lord of the Sabbath: True rest is only found in Him. So,how about adopting this for a New Year? “In 2015 I will rest in Jesus Christ.” 12/28/14

Did you know that our favorite passages about the birth of Jesus give us glimpses into what drove His ministry years later? In this message, He meets Matthew the tax collector and his “sinner” friends. As he does, we’ll see the promises of the birth passages become reality. And we’ll discover that He continues to offer new life to all who will…

What kind of expectations do you have of Jesus? As we look at his moving meeting with a paralytic, we’ll examine ourselves: Do we come to Him bold and hopeful that He can make a difference in our lives? Or have we become crusty and cynical? Do we expect great things? Or have we settled for far less? 12/14/14

There is power in a touch. Especially the touch of Jesus Christ. As we unpack His powerful encounter with an unclean leper, we’ll ask a couple of questions: What do you need to bring to Jesus for His healing touch?  And Who are the “untouchables” God is calling you to reach? 12/7/14

What’s the most important thing in your life? What does your heart beat for? In this message, we’ll see a defining encounter between Jesus and Peter that helped Peter answer these questions. And along the way, we’ll ask ourselves the question: If someone could listen to my spiritual heartbeat would they hear the heart of Jesus? 11/30/14

Sometimes the sheer amount of suffering in the world can leave us overwhelmed. At that point, we are faced with a choice: become numb and jaded or become more like Jesus. As He comes to Capernaum, we’ll see how He responds to our suffering and how we can walk in His footsteps today. 11/23/14

Sometimes homecomings are awesome. Sometimes they are filled with rejection. In this message, we’ll see what happened when Jesus came home and preached. And in Jesus’ own message to his family and neighbors, we’ll see that God’s work is not only something we celebrate in the past or look forward to in the future. Jesus is setting captives free TODAY! 11/16/14

Hey Believer. Where do you find your identity? God tells us it is in found in Christ. But the world has told us to look a million other places. A quick look at Jesus’ baptism, genealogy, and temptation will show us who He is, who we are in Him, and how to fight when our identity comes under fire. 11/09/14

Ever have a come to Jesus moment? A moment where you’re confronted with some truth that wasn’t easy to hear, but you needed to hear? In this passage Israel has a come to Jesus moment when they meet fiery John the Baptist in the desert. As we look back on Israel’s come to Jesus moment, we’ll talk about what’s involved in a…

Jesus is fully God and God does not change or grow. But Jesus also became fully man. And growth is the normal way of things for men. In this passage, Luke gives us a glimpse into the childhood of Jesus which leaves us in head-scratching wonder of God in flesh. Join us as we see young Jesus of Nazareth grow in wisdom,…

The headlines seem to get worse and worse. Our personal lives are filled with drama and struggle. Is there any real cure for panic and worry? In this message, we’ll meet Simeon and Anna who show us exactly where to find the answer. 10.19.14

Ever feel like an unlikely candidate to experience God’s love or be used by Him in a powerful way? In this message, we’ll see how an unlikely entry for the King, His unlikely ancestry, and the unlikely messengers God chose to spread the word about His birth bring hope to all of us underdogs! 10.12.14

U2 front man Bono said, ““Music can change the world because it can change people.” In this passage, we’ll watch the joy inside Mary and Zechariah explode into songs that have been changing the world for two thousand years. We’ll also see that singing is normal for all of God’s children who are filled with His Spirit. Which begs the question: What…