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In this message, we're talking about a topic that connects both skeptics and long-time followers of Jesus—doubt. Our doubts can drive us away from God or become a doorway to deep, lasting faith. So, together, we will learn how to bring our questions to God, process our doubts with people we trust, and choose to keep following Jesus. --- We've all had questions that can cause us to question God. Wh...

The Gospel isn’t just a story we are meant to know or read—it’s one we are intended to share and live. Because when Jesus changes your life, you can’t keep it to yourself! If you're saved, you're sent.  --- Jesus has been Good News for us, so we are called to be Good News for others. Learn more through this Bible Plan: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/21343-becoming-good-news   | SWIT...

Because of Jesus, there is always hope. Redemption is possible and your future can be better and brighter than your past. Tune into this story of life change to learn more about the good news of Jesus and how you can make a difference in the lives of others.  --- Get help - https://stayhere.live/resources   Share hope - https://stayhere.live/acttraining  Dive deeper - https://www.bi...

Jesus is who He said He was and He did what He said He would do, and that changes everything for me and you. John’s gospel is a brilliant case demonstrating the identity and integrity of Jesus. It invites us to ask the question: How can you know someone is who they say they are?  --- The fullness of the gospel is better, truer, and more beautiful than any story ever told. Join us as we explor...

In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus introduces His mission by announcing that He is who the prophet Isaiah spoke about when he said, “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.” Luke is inviting us to see Jesus as the fulfillment of all of God's promises. That's not just good news for people way back in Jesus' time; that's good news for...

Mark designed his account of Jesus to show us who Jesus is based on all He said and did. He makes it clear from verse one that Jesus is the Son of God and rightful King of creation. But, what kind of king is He? Can we trust Him? We are going to walk through 5 of the miracles Jesus preformed and discover that Jesus is a King worth following because He is all-powerful and perfectly loving.  --- The...

Matthew's gospel account presents Jesus as the promised Messiah bringing the rule and reign of heaven to earth. But what does this mean for us? What does this show us about what following Jesus is really like? In this message, we will look at 4 misconceptions about Christianity that can keep us from experiencing life with Jesus! --- The fullness of the gospel is better, truer, and more beautiful t...

Throughout human history, God has been moving closer and closer to us. The Bible tells this story—the story of God’s redemptive plan for the world. And this whole story leads to Jesus. It culminates in Jesus. Jesus is the whole point. So, if you want to know who God is, what He’s like, and understand what the Bible is about, look at Jesus! --- Become a better, more confident Bible reader by checki...

We are wrapping up this semester by bringing it back to where we started—remembering that the Bible is no ordinary book. It's the story of God's redemptive plan to rescue us from sin and restore the world. In this message, we will see how this plays out in the final book of the Old Testament, Malachi, and we will talk about what to do when you find yourself drifting away from your faith.  -- In th...

If you want to have a great and godly summer, there's one habit that is absolute game-changer. Learn from Zechariah about how to not get stuck in broken patterns and actually grow closer to God this summer.  -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become fully devoted followers of Christ. https://www.bible.com/r...

Nehemiah’s example of focus and faithfulness to what God called him to can both challenge and inspire us to more faithfully follow Jesus today. We learn from him that we need three things to stay faithful in our calling—we need desperation, discipline, and desire. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become f...

If you want to experience God’s blessing in your life, then live a life that God wants to bless. This is the lesson and the demonstration we get from Erza. Ezra was a scribe who knew God's Law well and had determined to study, obey, and teach it. As a result, God's hand of favor was on Ezra's life.  -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and devel...

When Daniel's faith was under fire, he continued to do what he’d always done—seek and serve the Lord his God. We learn from his example that our faith is demonstrated by what we do consistently, not just what we say or do occasionally.  -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become fully devoted followers of Ch...

Everyday, we make decisions that reveal who or what we value most. It’s easy to say we love God when life is working out according to plan. But, we have to decide if we will still trust and follow Him when it costs us. The bold faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego gives us an example to follow and challenges us to become the kind of people who refuse to compromise.  -- In this series of Plans,...

Human trafficking is real, horrible, and it happens everywhere. It won’t go away unless somebody does something about it. As followers of Jesus, we know that we are somebody and God wants us to play a part in bringing an end to this injustice. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become fully devoted follower...

For those of us who follow Jesus today, we have been given an assignment—to do what we can to partner with God in His good plans for the world. What the prophet Micah taught and what Jesus modeled is that this looks like acting justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with our God.  --  In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that w...

God is looking for people with the humility to admit their own brokenness and the faith to follow wherever He leads. This is what God found in the Prophet Isaiah, and it’s what was lacking in the people of Israel during his time as a prophet. Just like He did with Isaiah, God is inviting us to humble ourselves under His mighty hand and have the faith to follow wherever He leads. -- In this series...

Throughout history, people have chosen to reject God and devote themselves to something or someone other than God. But, even though those idols promise a lot, they always leave us empty. In this message, we will look at a famous face-off between Elijah, God's prophet, and 450 prophets of a false god named Baal. We'll discover that idols always promise more than they deliver, but God always deliver...

Since the Fall, we’ve been trying to get back to what we lost. We look to others to show us the way, but we keep coming up short. At best, human leaders are broken signposts, pointing to the only One who never falls short—Jesus. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become fully devoted followers of Christ. ht...

How do we end up distant from God? Usually, one step at a time. One step of compromise. One step of disobedience. One step away from what's right and toward what's wrong. If you find yourself far from God, what do you do? You repent. It's time to turn from what's wrong and turn towards what's right.  -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and deve...

Do you believe God has something more for your life? Not just getting through school or figuring out a career one day, but actually being used by Him in a meaningful way? Most of us would say yes. The problem is, we want to do extraordinary things for God without being faithful to God in the ordinary, everyday moments. But, that's just not how it works. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblica...

God gave us an awesome gift—free will. This gift comes with a big responsibility, because every choice comes with a consequences. And, when it comes to how we choose to respond to God, the condition of our hearts is at stake. Tune in to learn why Christianity is better, truer, and more beautiful than determinism. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover tr...

There are a lot of gods you can worship, causes you can support, and people you can follow, but only Jesus is worth devoting your life to. He alone has the power to speak the universe into existence and save us from our sins, and only Jesus was willing to walk through death and back to bring us home. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and deve...

Life is better when we look to the needs and interests of others before our own. On the flip-side, a life centered on your own wants and desires is the fast track to a miserable life. Because all of us were created for more than to just satisfy our own desires. -- In this series of Plans, with the biblical story as our guide, we will discover truths and develop skills that will help us become full...