When we feel stuck in life, it’s natural to try and find a way out of that feeling. In those times we have a choice. We can try and take our own path or we can partner with God on the solution. Listen as Pastor Anthony walks through why it’s important to depend on God in those seasons where we feel […]
Have you ever said to yourself “I feel stuck and I don’t know what to do”? Maybe you feel stuck in your job, relationship, or even in your outlook for the future. No matter what it is, feeling this way can be scary and frustrating, and we have all been there. But what if there is a way out? What […]
We started the Home Initiative over a year ago, and today Pastor Chris gives an update on where we are in that journey. This is a historic moment for the church and the years-long journey towards a space from which we can better love and serve the city.
Over the past five weeks we have been asking, how can we learn to love the rollercoaster of life? Today’s conversation is about how fear can sometimes control our experience and direction on the ride. Has this fear steered you wrong in the past or have you struggled with allowing it to dictate your decisions? We will all experience fear, […]
We all have different reasons we ride the rollercoaster of life, and sometimes those reasons can dictate our experience and perspective along the way. But what is it that you are really living for? What if your ride has a more significant purpose, and what is that purpose? Today Pastor Chris talks about how we can engage the twists, respond […]
Isn’t it funny how there can be so much good in life, and yet our minds are consumed with what we don’t have or can’t have? When that becomes our focus, it shows how quickly our feelings can change on what’s best for ourselves. But what happens if we let go of the idea that only we know what is […]
Pastor Chris continues the Learning to Love Roller Coasters and challenges us to ask ourselves some important questions. How are we experiencing the ride of life? Do we trust the designer of the ride or do we try to take control? Join as we walk through how we can experience the ride well and how it is possible to have comfort […]
Life is a roller coaster and sometimes it can be difficult to hang on. We’ve all faced situations where we’re worried because we don’t know what loop comes next. We lose sight of how to turn for peace and care along the way. Join Pastor Anthony for this powerful message as he shares his own story and demonstrates how putting […]
All of us work hard to try and control the roller coaster of life. We try to stay “on track” and avoid the twists and turns, but it’s a trap to believe that we can actually control the ride! What we can control though is the experience. Join Pastor Chris as he kicks off our new conversation ‘Learning to Love Rollercoasters’, and […]
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We are all uniquely created and gifted with our own strengths, but how are we using them and what are we using them for? For some of us, we might use them to advance ourselves and achieve certain accomplishments. For others, we might not use them at all because we feel like we have little to offer or that our strengths […]
Pastor Chris walks us through the 4 year journey of the Home Initiative, and what led us to where we are now. But we want to go back before we go forward. We want to trust God and follow Him. We don’t want to miss a single moment to engage with God as we look toward the future, putting roots down […]
We live our lives for so many different things and we invest our lives in so many different things, but what if we could use our time and talents for something even bigger? We are all called to be part of that bigger mission, and during today’s conversation Pastor Chris talks to us about understanding the invitation we have all […]
So many times we look for evidence to support what we believe to be true. We think “I’ll believe it when I see it.” And for many of us, that is true of our faith journey as well. How do you trust a God that you can’t see? What does it look like to believe in God? What do you […]
Often in our personal relationships we find a way to keep score, and many of us have similarly been told that our performance impacts our relationship and standing with God. But what if God doesn’t keep score? What if “right standing” with Him isn’t earned just by our actions? Listen as Pastor Chris talks about the intention of behavior in […]
When times get tough and spirits are low, have you ever asked yourself how it all happened? Or how things could be made right? Maybe there is a bad memory about something you did, and you have no idea how you could ever forgive yourself. Today’s conversation talks about an outlet that can release all worries and doubts. Some may […]
What is it that establishes a relationship with God? We may all have our own thinking on that, but the foundational answer is trust in Him. God does not condition a relationship with us based on our ability to follow the rules or achieve good things. For us to have a meaningful relationship, all we have to do is simply […]
God does not break promises, so why is it still so hard to have faith sometimes? To understand, this week we explored the promises God made to Abraham and how God’s plan was moving forward even when it wasn’t always obvious. Looking back, we now have the proof that God’s promises to Abraham were kept! Listen as we explore that […]
‘Mistake’ is a tricky word in today’s world. It has become a default response to define our actions and wrongdoings even when we know better. So, where do we draw the line between an intentional and unintentional mistake? What is the difference? Join us as we explore how to recognize sin and the breaks we create between ourselves and God. Listen […]
This Easter, we decided that it was time to ask the difficult questions and explore the reality of faith. Perhaps you have had doubts yourself. Doubts about God. Doubt regarding His love, loyalty, or maybe even His existence. We want to welcome your concerns and give you a starting point that challenges your doubts and provides a platform in which […]
As we recognize Good Friday, many of us respond with joy and gratitude for the sacrifice that Jesus made for all of us on the cross. But imagine how that day must have felt at the time. Today, we know of it as Good Friday because we know how the story ends. But to the disciples and those who witnessed, […]
Sometimes we get caught up in our own expectations about God. However, this mindset actually prevents us from seeing God for who He is and what He does. Our reality becomes distorted and our relationship can easily begin to slip away. Join us as we dive into the difference between expectation and expectancy in a way that allows us to […]
People like to discuss the idea of God, but often miss opportunities to actually engage with Him. They forget to foster a relationship. They forget to drink from the well of living water that Jesus speaks of. If there may have been times when you felt as if your life is not full or satisfied…we want to ask you—are you […]
Stepping through a threshold can come with fear of the unknown, anxiety, and possibly even doubt. This week we discuss the comfort that can only be found in Christ. As we take steps of faith, we can give all of our burdens to Him. In Christ, there is no need to experience doubt because He is always in control whether we […]
Who deserves the most praise in your life? Who do you work hard for just to make them happy? Is that answer God? So often we push ourselves to please those around us, but forget about the one who gave everything to us. Join us as we dive into what it means to live entirely for God, rather than ourselves […]
What does your next step in God’s journey look like? Do you know what that step is? Or are you still unsure what that step may be? This is a common issue we all face in our daily lives, but God is with us every step of the way—whether we are aware of it or not. Join us as we […]
When was the last time you put your complete trust and faith into Christ? For some of us, this may be a recurring part of our lives. Or perhaps, you are still exploring and learning who God is. Regardless of where you are in your journey, God calls us to take a leap of faith and walk with him side […]
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What are the things that cause us to look passed what we already have in our relationships? Pastor Chris concludes the ‘Making Love’ series by asking each one of us to examine whether we evaluate our relationships based on the standards of the world or whether we look to God’s example of love and pursue what He wants us to […]
When it comes to love and relationships, what is the true purpose and ultimate hope for the outcome? Pastor Chris walks through the choice we have between what the world highlights as important or truly meaningful connections with others that put God first.
