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What do you do when you DO step out in faith into the calling that God has for you, and it starts to not look like you expected it would? Pattern: Peter stepped into the unknown. At first, it was amazing And then it got scary. Keep your eyes on Jesus Remember What Jesus Has Done Remember Who Jesus Is We Worship
TRUSTING THE GOD WHO HAS SPOKEN: MARY'S RADICAL YES Luke 1:26-38 ESV August 16, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael When God has spoken clearly, faith trusts his word and submits to his will even when we dont know everything that obedience will mean. God's call begins with his grace, not our greatness. God gives us enough to trust him, even when He doesnt give us the whole story. God's Word calls us to…
MOVING FORWARD THROUGH PRAYER Nehemiah 1:111; 2:18 August 9, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha God often prepares us in prayer before He sends us into His purpose. Prayer isnt the preparation for the work; its part of the work. Have you ever received news that changed your life? A phone call. A doctors report. A conversation that made you realize something had to change. Nehemiah experienced such a…
Going Without Knowing: When Disappointment Overwhelms Us 1 Kings 19:1-18 August 2, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa How could Elijah be courageous one day and then despondent the next? How does he respond to overwhelming disappointment? As we unpack todays passage, there are three practical steps for what to do when disappointment crushes us. Retreat and Rest Honest Disclosure Wait for Direction…
Going Without Knowing Ruth July 26, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Brianna God's Loyalty Invites Our Loyalty When we don't know what God is doing, we can remain loyal because God has already proven Himself faithful. God's Loyalty Remains, Even When We Can't See Him God's silence is not God's absence. God is faithfully at work, even when we can't see it. Loyalty Shapes Our Character Character is formed…
Faith and the Presence of God Exodus 33:1-15 July 19, 2026 Speaker: Harrison Chang Faith is not just about doing daring things; it is about actively living every waking moment in the presence of God. The Importance of Gods Presence. What difference does it make? How do I actively live in His presence? Discussion Questions What does the passage actually say about the presence of God? What is the…
Main Idea: Because the Lord is with His people, we can remain faithfully obedient even when His purposes remain hidden. Gods Presence is Greater Than Your Circumstances God's Presence Produces Costly Faithfulness Gods Presence Sustain Us when His Purposes Remain Hidden Discussion Questions What situation in your life tempts you to believe God has forgotten you? Where is God calling you to obey Him…
Genesis 12:1-4 July 5, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Sasha Next week: Pastor Nathanael Trust grows when we step out on Gods promises, even without seeing the full path. God often calls His people to move before He reveals the destination. Faith is not knowing every detail but trusting the One who leads. Life is filled with unknowns. We make decisions about careers, families, ministry, health, and the…
Hebrews 13:1-17 & Matthew 25:1-13 June 28, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Melissa Next week: Pastor Sasha A Ready People live out their faith in good deeds by the power of the Holy Spirit in them. Discussion Questions Hebrews 13:1-17 lists a number of practices and virtues that a Christian should be attentive to. Is there a verse that stands out to you? What do you need to embrace as a practice of your…
Psalm 78:1-8 ESV June 21, 2026 Speaker: Pastor Nathanael Next week: Pastor Melissa God forms His people to receive, remember, embody, and faithfully pass on His works so that each generation places its hope in Him. A Generational People Receives the Story of God A Generational People Declares the Works of God A Generational People Lives So the Next Generation Hopes in God. Discussion Questions…
Why does the apostles teaching appear first among the characteristics of the early church? How is biblical fellowship different from ordinary social interaction? Why was the breaking of bread so important to the first Christians? How does prayer demonstrate our dependence on God? What three results of a devoted church life are described in Acts 2:42-47? Which of the four practices needs the…
