Thrive.Church Weekly Message

Celebrate Christmas by listening to the Thrive's second sermon, entitled "Thrive: Community". The Audio is from a CD recording. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us. If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://thrive.church/connect/ If you would like to give financially you can do so here: https://thrive.church/give/ If you need any pray...

Celebrate Christmas by listening to the Thrive's second sermon, entitled "Thrive: Prayer". The Audio was remastered using a CD recording including audio not found in the video version. Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us. If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://thrive.church/connect/ If you would like to give financially you can do...

On Wednesday, December 22 Thrive had their first Candlelight Service in honor of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. [Isaiah 9:2] The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. [John 1:1-5, 9-12 NIV] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He was with God in the beginning. [3] Thro...

[John 1:9-10] The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. [10] He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him. Jesus came to bring ________________ into the world. [Luke 3:15] Everyone was expecting the Messiah to come soon, and they were eager to know whether John might be the Messiah. God's ________________ is always better t...

____________________ can be a side-effect of expectation. [Romans 8:18-22 NIV] I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Sometimes our frustration is rooted in _________________. [Philippians 4:11-12 NLT] Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. [12] I know how to live on almost nothing...

God wants us to live with __________________. [Acts 3:3-10 NIV] When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for money. [4] Peter looked straight at him, as did John. Then Peter said, "Look at us!" [5] So the man gave them his attention, expecting to get something from them. [6] Then Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ o...

___________________ will spark joy in your life. [Philippians 3:1] Whatever happens, my dear brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. I never get tired of telling you these things, and I do it to safeguard your faith. We rejoice in Lord because He is ___________________! [Psalm 73:26] My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever. I...

[Philippians 4:4-7 NIV] Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! [5] Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. _____...

[John 15:10-11] When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father's commandments and remain in his love. [11] I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! Jesus wants you to have joy that ___________________. [Philippians 2:3-4] Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better th...

[Acts 16:6-7] Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. [7] Then coming to the borders of Mysia, they headed north for the province of Bithynia, but again the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go there. God's “_______” is as good as His “_______.” God wants you t...

[Zechariah 4:6b NIV] 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty. The Holy Spirit is not a higher power, He is ________ _________________ _________________. [2 Corinthians 3:17] For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. There is no freedom _______________ from the Holy Spirit. [Colossians 1:13-14] For he has rescued us from the...

[1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11 NLT] There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. [5] There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. [6] God works in different ways, but it is the same God who does the work in all of us. [7] A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other. [11] It is the one and only Spirit who distribu...

Life is a journey and God has given us the ________________ we need to navigate it. [John 16:7-8, 13-14] But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don't, the Advocate won't come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. [8] And when he comes, he will convict the world of its sin, and of God's righteousness, and of the coming judgment. [13] When the Spirit of truth comes, he...

[1 Corinthians 4:20] For the Kingdom of God is not just a lot of talk; it is living by God's power. The Holy Spirit is the One who breathes the _____________ into our ____________________. [2 Corinthians 3:13] We are not like Moses, who put a veil over his face so the people of Israel would not see the glory, even though it was destined to fade away. The Holy Spirit will never _______________ thos...

Continue to celebrate Thrive's Anniversary with the sermon from January 17 of this year, a week before we started this weekly podcast. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prayer is the simple __________ of talking to God. Matthew 6:9-1...

Continue to celebrate Thrive's Anniversary with the sermon from January 10 of this year, 2 weeks before we started this weekly podcast. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When we fast we give up something we _____________ to focus on...

Continue to celebrate Thrive's Anniversary with the sermon from January 3 of this year, weeks before we started this weekly podcast. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Philippians 3:12-16 I don’t mean to say that I have already achiev...

Celebrate Thrive's 7th anniversary by listening to the first sermon. Entitled "Thrive: God's Word". The Audio was remastered using a CD recording. There are some imperfections inherited from the original source material. Better audio starts at 1:37 Welcome to ThriveChurch! We are so glad you are joining us.  If you are a first-time guest you can fill out this form to get connected: https://th...

To Celebrate Thrive's 7th Anniversary we have a lost sermon! The video may be lost to time but the audio was preserved minus the beginning. Enjoy this Bonus, and celebrate with us as Thrive turns 7! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   [1 Corinthians 13:13] Three things will last forever—faith,...

You will ___________________ walk on water if you're too ___________________ to step out of the boat. [Matthew 14:27-33] But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" [28] Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water." [29] "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on th...

[Matthew 14:28-33] Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water." [29] "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. [30] But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. "Save me, Lord!" he shouted. [31] Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. "You...

You can't call yourself a follower of Jesus if you aren't even ____________________ at Him! [Matthew 14:28-31] Then Peter called to him, "Lord, if it's really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water." [29] "Yes, come," Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. [30] But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to...

Obedience is what separates the ____________________ from the ____________________. [Matthew 14:25-29] About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. [26] When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!" [27] But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" [...

Great things are not accomplished in ________________. [Matthew 14:25-27] About three o'clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. [26] When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, "It's a ghost!" [27] But Jesus spoke to them at once. "Don't be afraid," he said. "Take courage. I am here!" When Jesus is ________________...

[John 15:1-3] "I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. [2] He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn't produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. [3] You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Pruning produces ____________________. [John 15:4-6] Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch c...