Weekend Messages from Jacob's Well

This week in The Mirror, Madison Schearer takes us to James 3 to explore the incredible power of our words and what they reveal about our hearts. Discover how God wants to transform you from the inside out, so your words become a reflection of His grace, truth, and life.

Pressure doesn't just test your faith—it reveals it. Join us as we begin The Mirror and discover how God uses life's hardest moments to shape us into who He created us to be. 

Fatherhood was never meant to be about perfection—it’s about taking one faithful step at a time. On Father's Day weekend, discover three biblical keys from Psalm 128 that can help every parent, mentor, and follower of Jesus build a legacy that lasts. 

We've talked about risky behaviors, unhealthy comforts, and the wisdom of taking a break. But this weekend, Pastor Paul challenges us to consider the biggest risk of all: forgetting Jesus while pursuing everything else we think will make us whole. 

What are you turning to when life gets hard—and what might it be costing you? This weekend, Paul explores how many of us use things like gambling, technology, cannabis, shopping, or other habits to numb pain, only to discover we're also numbing ourselves to joy, relationships, growth, and God.

This week in Risky, Pastor Paul challenges us to consider what might happen if we simply took a break. Together with UW–Eau Claire behavioral neuroscientist Dr. Doug Matthews, we'll explore how wisdom, habits, and the choices we make can either move us toward greater freedom—or quietly take more from us than we realize. 

A powerful message about the choices that shape us, the things that quietly control us, and the hope of finding a different way forward. Through raw honesty and scripture, Perry Polnaszek invites us to wrestle with what’s really driving our lives.

Pastor Paul opens our new series Risky with a personal message about alcohol, dopamine, addiction, and the subtle ways risky behaviors can begin to master our lives. We’re invited to ask not just “Is it allowed?” but “Is it wise?” and discover what it looks like to live whole, healthy, and truly free in Christ.

Guest speaker Nicki Behnke shares a heartfelt message about how prayer changes through every season of life—and how God meets us in each one. Through stories of motherhood, adoption, and faith, we’re reminded that prayer is less about perfection and more about being with Him.

What if the friendships you admire most aren’t built in easy seasons—but forged in the hard ones? This message invites us to move beyond convenience and step into the kind of loyal, costly friendships that actually last.

In a world where friendship often fades with changing seasons, we’re invited to rediscover what real connection can look like right now. Rich, meaningful community isn’t behind you—it’s possible in this season, when opportunity meets intentionality.

We all carry unseen “friendship scripts” shaped by our past, quietly influencing how we connect, trust, and show up in relationships. In this message, we’re invited to examine those patterns through the lens of the gospel and discover how Christ can rewrite our stories toward deeper connection and freedom. 

We feel it—the quiet ache of loneliness, even in a world more connected than ever. What if that ache isn’t something to ignore, but an invitation to rediscover the kind of deep, meaningful friendships we were created for?

What if the love of God isn’t something you earn, but something you can simply step into and enjoy? Easter isn’t only the story of Jesus rising—it’s an invitation for you to finally receive the love you’ve been chasing your whole life.

Is there someone in your life you’re struggling to love? This message invites us to wrestle with the hardest command of Jesus—and discover what love really looks like when it’s complicated, costly, and lived out together.

You can go through all the motions of life and still feel like something is missing. But what if real life isn’t found in what you do, but in who you are in Christ? Through Jesus, we move from spiritual death to true life, and discover an identity that changes everything.

In a world that says we define ourselves, Scripture invites us to discover a deeper truth: our identity is found in Christ. This message explores how being in Christ reshapes who we are, what we value, and how we live—revealing a life defined not by ourselves, but by Him.

Little by little, a life of faith can grow into something far bigger than we ever imagined. In this message, we explore how commitment to Christ and His church can shape lives today—and generations not yet born.

For 25 years we’ve seen God’s faithfulness—now we dare to ask a dangerous question: "What If" He’s not finished yet? In this message, we’re invited to lift our eyes, join Jesus in His mission, and dream together about becoming a true gift to the Valley for generations to come.

Without vision, we settle for what’s broken—but Jesus calls us to imagine what could be. Discover how facing the hard things in our lives and our church can lead to courage, change, and a future shaped by living water.

Today we celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness at Jacob’s Well—honoring the courageous “yes” that started it all and the countless lives changed since. As we look back with gratitude, we’re reminded why we exist: to meet people wherever they are and take steps together to know and become like Jesus—and to trust Him for what’s next.

What if the hope of what’s coming could change how you live right now? In this message, we look at how resurrection hope helps us face the limits and frustrations of our bodies, and how it invites us to live faithfully in the space between the “now” and the “then.”

From Lunchables and Pop-Tarts to the hidden systems shaping our habits, this message explores how much of the world around us is designed to make our families unwell. We’ll uncover what’s influencing our kids and ourselves, and hear God’s gracious call to choose life as we take faithful steps toward healthier, more whole families together.

What if being whole and holy isn’t about trying harder, but about paying attention to what’s happening in your body? In this message, we explore how stress is not a spiritual failure or emotional weakness, but a real, physical response—and how God invites us to care for our bodies as sacred gifts.

Every day we’re putting things into our bodies, our minds, and our lives—but rarely stop to ask the most important question: "What is this going to do to me?" In Week 3 of the Whole & Holy series, we explore the Biblical principle of blessing and curse, and how God’s good gifts—from food to relationships to daily habits—can either bring us life or quietly work against us.