Compass Church Roanoke

Lead Us...Not!

Jesus told his followers to pray to avoid temptation. But before we can pray that with a clear conscience, there are some things we need to ask ourselves first.

Give Us

If God already knows my needs, why pray? Because the purpose of prayer is to surrender your will, not impose it.

Not Like That

At one time or another, we’ve all been told we should pray. But how should we pray? Jesus’s disciples had the exact same question.

Conviction Over Convenience

Do you find yourself seeking comfort and convenience in your life? So did Nehemiah until he decided to follow his convictions and changed his life and many others in his community.

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Father's Day 2021

Nothing

It seems we live in a culture where everyone needs to have an opinion about something. We are slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to become angry. Maybe the most important, the wisest, or spiritual thing to say is...nothing.

I Forgive You

Holding in resentment, hurt and anger is the opposite of healing. When we fail to forgive we are usually hurting ourselves more than others. When is it the right time to say I forgive you?

I Give Up

Knowing when we need help takes being honest with ourselves. Saying I Give Up might be the strongest thing you could say.

I Believe

We become what we focus on. Are you intentionally following your beliefs and changing because of them?

I Love You

We love french fries, sunsets, and our mothers. What does saying I love you mean and why is it important?

I'm Sorry

Words can be our biggest asset or liability. Recognizing the need and saying I'm sorry when appropriate might be the beginning of healing a hurt.

Power Down

Don’t allow a good thing to become a god thing in your life. Instead of putting our screens on the altar, we have made them the altar. Where you turn for comfort reveals what you put your hope in. God wants to give you wisdom and direction, for you to power down and give Him space to work in your life.

Glowing Rectangles

When your mind and emotions have been hijacked by a screen, when you’re constantly distracted throughout your day, it becomes incredibly difficult to hear from God. Is it possible that God is trying to provide some clarity, but you’re too busy staring at a screen? You can miss the ways He’s directing you, guiding you, and leading you.

#3 - Does God Have a Plan for My Life?

God, what do you want me to do next? God, am I following your plan? These can be frequent prayers for people who want to know God’s will and fulfill it. But what if living out God’s plan for you has less to do with a specific decision and more to do with how you approach whatever comes your way? In this message, we’ll shift from hoping we’re following the “right” plan to knowing what God really wants from us and for us.

#2 - Is It Worth It?

We often wonder what it will cost us to follow Jesus. We may even ask, “Is it really worth it?” What will it cost us at work, in our relationships, in our finances? But what if Jesus wants more for us if we will just trust him and go “all-in”? This can sound intimidating, but God is a good father who sent his Son to give us a fully abundant life. In order to get the life Jesus wants to give you, you have to let go of the one you are currently holding onto.

#1 - Who is God?

We all have a picture of who we think God is. These pictures and beliefs have been shaped by things we have learned and experienced along the way. But what if you have been given an inaccurate picture of who God really is?

Unstoppable Generosity

A person's last words are often loving and tender. There's no talk about the weather or sports. As the Apostle Paul gives his last words, he quotes the words of Jesus and connects grace to generosity. He encourages us to trust in God's grace and live radically generous lives.

Unstoppable Legacy

When we hear the word "legacy," we often think about leaving money, property, and possessions behind to those we love. Legacy is much more than those things. We must ask ourselves, "What do I want to be remembered for?"

Unstoppable Surrender

If we’re honest with ourselves, many of us don’t like the word "Surrender." It feels like we are losing, and we don’t like to lose. In order for us to win, however, we must surrender to God. There will always be opposition, but it won't be with God.

Unstoppable Boldness

In Acts 4 we learn about the boldness of the early Church. God has given us the same boldness through the Holy Spirit. At Compass, we will NEVER stop talking about the goodness and greatness of Jesus. We cannot stop sharing what we have said and what we have seen.

Unstoppable Community

Meaningful relationships are the backbone of life. We were created to live in community. Even the greatest TV shows all center around this idea. Everyone longs and to be needed and to be known. God has an answer for us to build the best version of community.

Redefining Terms

Don't like the church? Is that your fault or the church's? In this episode of Brand:New, we expose how the church veered off course.

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What Love Requires

Want to know the one thing Jesus said you can’t avoid with loopholes, shortcuts, or workarounds? Watch this episode of Brand:New.

Recycled

Religion is powerful—so powerful it can shape the way we view ourselves and treat others. For more, watch this episode of Brand:New entitled 'Recycled.'

Letting Go

The arrival of Jesus signaled the end of the Temple Model and the beginning of something entirely new! For more, watch this first episode of Brand:New entitled Letting Go.

Joy

Christmas is a season of searching. We search for the perfect gifts; we can remember waiting for those gifts under a tree. Or maybe we’re searching for something more in life. Christmas reminds us that joy is what we’ve always been looking for — and we can only find true joy in Jesus. Consider the joy of searching for something your whole life and then you find it. Magi were doing just that — searching and looking for answers in the stars, but they ultimately find God. What is it that you look t...

Peace

While we may feel drained or distracted — the pressure of the world around us, Jesus brings us real peace. Look at the time period in which God sent Jesus to this earth. It was a time of oppression, pain, chaos, unrest. God always shows up in the seasons we need Him the most. If Jesus shows up when we need him the most, who might be needing you to show up in their life? Who needs you to be a bringer of peace. The best gift you can give anyone is peace.

Hope

The one thing Jesus promises you is hope — and it's hope for those who can't find it. Hope is more than a feeling of expectations, it is a feeling of deep trust.