Luke 7:1–17 At some point, every one of us will hit a moment that feels utterly hopeless. A doctor walks in with results you didn’t want.A relationship you banked on falls apart.A job ends without warning.A future you thought was secure suddenly isn’t. Hopelessness is that sinking sense that nothing good can come from this — no expectation of success,…
Luke 6:46–49 If you’ve been around church for a while, you might know the kids’ song: “The wise man built his house upon the rock…” It’s cute as a children’s song—but in Luke 6, Jesus isn’t telling a cute story. He’s closing a sermon with a warning. He’s just finished teaching what we now call the Sermon on the Plain,…
Big idea: Jesus doesn’t just make bad people “better” or addicts “sober.”He raises dead hearts to life, rewrites stories, and then sends those same people out to carry His hope to others. That’s what we heard through The Way Ministry, Chase, and Jud:Jesus regenerates, disciples, and then deploys. 1. Jesus Doesn’t Rehab You — He Regenerates You Kels said it…
Big Idea: If we want to be part of a mighty move of God, we don’t have to be impressive—we have to be obedient. Jonah 3 shows us three simple but costly steps: follow God’s leading, stay true to God’s message, and rely on God’s power. “The word of the Lord came to Jonah a second time… Jonah got up…
In Jonah chapter 2, we see a dramatic shift in Jonah’s life—from a rebellious prophet running from God to a repentant servant calling out to Him in desperation. Swallowed by the fish, Jonah models a profound truth: you can pray to God anywhere, even in the darkest, most hopeless places. Jonah’s prayer reveals three key lessons about repentance that are…
In Jonah 1, we meet a man in rebellion. God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, but Jonah ran the other way, boarding a ship headed for Tarshish. A storm rose, the sailors panicked, and Jonah slept through it all. Only when he admitted his rebellion and was thrown into the sea did the storm calm—and God’s plan continued. Jonah’s…
We often hear that obedience to God is simple: just do what He says. But anyone who has tried knows it’s rarely that easy. From Jonah to Moses, Gideon, Peter, and even Samuel, the Bible is full of people who initially resisted God’s call. Obedience isn’t always natural, comfortable, or popular—but it is always essential. 1. Obedience Isn’t Always Passive…
Living faithfully in the in-between. This past Sunday looked different for our church family. A blizzard pushed us indoors and onto our screens, but God still met us in His Word. Pastor Nick shared from Matthew 24:36–51—a passage many of us have read dozens of times but can suddenly hit with fresh weight. Jesus is clear: He is returning. We…