Weekend Messages from Jacob's Well

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.

Every day we tell ourselves a story about who we are, how life works, and what’s possible for us. When those stories are shaped by fear or insecurity, they can quietly hold us back. In this message, we confront our personal narratives with God’s truth and begin telling ourselves a better story.

What if your body isn’t a problem to fix, but a gift to receive? This message invites us to step back from shame and disappointment and rediscover God’s view of the body—as something good, intentional, and deeply connected to our spiritual lives.

On Christmas Eve, we remember that God did not come with power or spectacle, but with a heartbeat. In the quiet vulnerability of a tiny heart, Jesus chose less so we could receive true peace—with God, within ourselves, and with one another.

Christmas Communion invites us to step off the Christmas crazy train and slow down long enough to be fully present with Jesus. Rather than learning something new, this message creates space to remember—through quiet, scripture, ancient prayers, and communion—the God who chose less so we could have what matters most. In stillness and gratitude, we rediscover the simplicity, intimacy, and hope found...

Pastor Brian helps us take an honest look at the frenzy that December so easily becomes—and how often busyness steals the very peace, joy, and presence our souls are craving. What if the life we actually want is on the other side of slowing down? Come explore the invitation Jesus gives us to step off the “busyness crazy train” and rediscover a pace that leads to calm, clarity, and spiritual life t...

Christmas can feel like a crazy train—packed schedules, pressure to create perfect moments, overspending, and a pace that leaves us exhausted by January 2nd wondering, "What just happened?" What if the thing we’re actually longing for this season isn’t more… but less? If you’ve ever wished you could do this season differently, listen now, and get off the Christmas Crazy Train!