Zarephath Christian Church

Catch the message "Everything You Need: People Are Talking" by Pastor Scott Jones. The gospel never stays private when it truly takes root in someone’s life. Paul celebrates how the faith, love, and hope of the Colossians had become known far beyond their city. Healthy faith produces visible fruit and leaves a noticeable impact on the people around us. The question isn’t whether people a...

Catch the message "Everything You Need: Jesus + Nothing = Everything" by Pastor Scott Jones. Colossians is a letter written to people tempted to believe that Jesus is important—but not sufficient. Paul confronts that lie by showing that Christ is supreme over all things and fully sufficient for every part of life. When Jesus is truly at the center, everything else begins to align around...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: What You Leave Behind" by Pastor Scott Jones. A father’s influence is shaped in everyday moments — in the words he speaks, the standards he sets, and the example he lives. Children absorb far more than instruction; they absorb tone, character, and faith in action. This message explores how intentional fatherhood shapes identity, confidence, and spir...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Fighting To Win" by Pastor Mark Avery. Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but it doesn’t have to create casualties. Winning isn’t about defeating the other person — it’s about strengthening the relationship. This message unpacks how to approach disagreements with humility, listening, forgiveness, and a win-win mindset. When handled well,...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Scrolling On Purpose" by Pastor Ben Stapley. Technology is a powerful tool, but without intention, it can quietly erode connection. Endless scrolling can steal presence from the people sitting right in front of us. This message explores how to use screens wisely so that digital engagement doesn’t replace relational investment. The goal isn’t less te...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Dating With Discernment" by Pastor Scott Jones. In a culture driven by chemistry and convenience, wisdom can feel countercultural. Dating with discernment means slowing down, asking better questions, and prioritizing character over feelings. This message challenges singles to pursue relationships with clarity, boundaries, and long-term vision. Becau...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Marriage On Mission" by Pastor Mark Avery. Marriage is more than companionship — it’s partnership with purpose. When couples align their relationship around God’s design, their marriage becomes a force for good in their home, church, and community. This message explores how to move from simply surviving together to building something intentional and...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: When Coworkers Are Complicated" by Pastor Ben Stapley. Work relationships can be some of the most challenging because we don’t get to choose the people around us. Personalities clash, expectations collide, and stress exposes weaknesses. This message looks at how to navigate workplace tension with integrity, maturity, and Christlike character. You ma...

Catch the message "Relationship Reset: Motherhood Marathon" by Pastor Scott Jones. Motherhood isn’t a sprint — it’s a lifelong journey filled with changing seasons, shifting roles, and constant growth. From nurturing newborns to guiding independent adults, each stage requires new strength, new wisdom, and fresh grace. This message explores how God equips mothers for every mile and how fa...

Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Joy" by Pastor Scott Jones. Faith was never meant to be joyless or draining—it was designed to be abundant, even fun. God opens the door to joy, reminding us that delight and celebration are not distractions from holiness but reflections of it. Step through and embrace the life-giving joy He has generously given.

Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Restoration" by Pastor Scott Jones. We all drift away at times—through sin, poor choices, or trials that cause us to wander. God opens the door to repentance, calling us back into his life. No story is too broken, no life beyond His reach. If we step through and return to him, we’ll experience forgiveness, renewal, and the new life only God can give.

Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Freedom" by Pastor Luke Mihail. Many people have stepped through the door of faith but are still living behind locked doors of guilt, fear, shame, or addiction. Jesus offers real freedom—not the absence of boundaries, but the presence of truth that sets us free. This message invites us to release what enslaves us and walk into the chain-free life Jes...

Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Belonging" by Pastor Scott Jones. Our deepest longing is not just to be known, but to belong. Through Jesus, God opens the door from isolation into identity, inviting us into a family where we are fully accepted and deeply loved. This message explores how belonging to God and finding our place in community reshape how we see ourselves and where we fi...

Catch the message "Doors: The Door To Eternity" by Pastor Scott Jones. After the resurrection, at the ascension of Jesus, some worshipped him but some doubted. Thomas doubted that Jesus had risen from the dead. And it wasn’t until he saw him that he believed. Jesus met him in his doubt and called him to a deeper faith. This message will invite people to be honest about their doubts with...

Catch the message "Pray The Jesus Way: Daily Dependence" by Pastor Scott Jones. Jesus invites us to bring our real needs to our Father—daily provision, pardon, and protection. Prayer is not selfish when it is dependent. This message shows how Jesus gives us language for trust, confession, forgiveness, and spiritual deliverance—all grounded in confidence that our Father is all-powerful an...

Catch the message "Pray The Jesus Way: Before You Ask" by Pastor Scott Jones. Before Jesus teaches us what to ask for, he teaches us who prayer is for. Prayer begins with relationship (Our Father), reverence (hallowed be Your name), and surrender (Your kingdom… Your will). This message reframes prayer as alignment and surrender, where God’s will and purposes take precedence over our own.

Catch the message "Not Like Them" by Pastor Scott Jones. Jesus begins by correcting false ideas about prayer. Prayer isn’t a performance, a platform, or a way to impress God—or people. It’s a private conversation with your Father, who knows you intimately. This message confronts hypocrisy, pressure, and empty words, and invites us into simple, honest, authentic prayer.

Catch the message "Why Am I Here?" By Pastor Ben Stapley. Many of us wrestle with questions of purpose, meaning, and direction. In this message, we’ll explore how God speaks into our longing to understand why we exist and what truly matters. We’ll discover that  our lives are not random or accidental, but intentionally designed by God for His divine purposes. As we learn to listen to His...

Catch the message "Why Does God Seem Distant?" By Pastor Ben Stapley. There are seasons when God feels silent, absent, or far away. We’ll learn that God’s silence does not mean He is absent. But he is often He is waiting to respond. And in that waiting, He is shaping us and drawing us closer. God invites us to keep seeking, trusting that He is near even when we don’t feel Him.

Catch the message, "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?" by Pastor Ben Stapley. A good God allows evil not because He desires it, but because His genuine love and moral goodness require free will. Without the ability to choose wrongly, humans could not truly choose what is right. Evil arises from the misuse of this freedom. Yet God can bring redemption, growth, and greater good even...

Catch the message "Faith Forward: Go" by Pastor Scott Jones. Jesus said, “Go into all the world and make disciples.” Everything we do revolves around our heart to reach people locally and all around the world with the good news of Jesus. We want to inspire people to see the gospel not just as a codified message but as a way of life. So, whether we’re taking a mission trip, supporting a g...

Catch the message "Faith Forward: Generosity" by Pastor Scott Jones. God loved the world so much that he gave. And we want to be like him. We’ll explore the biblical basis for stewardship—that everything I have comes from God and belongs to God. We want our church to aspire to be generous people who invest our resources in the work of God because we want to be a part of seeing adults, st...

Catch the message "Faith Forward: Gifts" by Pastor Scott Jones. God has given every believer a spiritual gift to steward. He made us on purpose for a purpose. When we discover our gifts and put them into play, we’ll find a joy that only comes when we give our lives away in service to others. We’ll explore the spiritual gifts and encourage people to find a place to serve where they are gi...

There are few things in life we can control. One is our choice and determination to be faithful. Too many people give up too early and fail to persevere because of hardship or trials. This will be a reminder that the reward from God is not dependent on our accomplishments but on our obedience over the course of our lives.

Catch the message "Faith Forward: Groups" by Pastor Scott Jones. Following Jesus is not something you do alone. We’ll lay the foundation for biblical community and invite people to “get out of a row and into a circle” where they can be in a group to care for one another, pray for one another, and encourage one another to be more like Jesus.