Joy Starts Now

Jesus displays his goodness in many ways. In this story, Jesus the King raises Lazarus from the dead. Wow! Through faith in Him, we can be raised to new and everlasting life.

Nicodemus came to Jesus looking for a teacher. He found so much more! Jesus helped him see the one thing he really needed: a rebirth.

When you're born again, spiritual growth never stops! This message encourages you to put away things that keep you stunted and joyless.

Can people change? Not without first being changed by the grace of God.

Acts 16 introduces 3 types of people who all need Jesus. The seeking, the stuck and the safe.

How do you get power to change? By receiving grace. This message explores the theme of identity that leads to transformation.

Jesus' life extends way back before the manger scene! John wants to help us know the eternal Son Jesus, the Word made flesh. And to trust Him as our Lord.

Jesus was given some amazing names at birth! And He lived up to each one of them!

There are 2 ways to respond to Jesus' birth. You can revolt from it or you can receive it. King Herod is threatened by the coming of the Real King. The Magi are thrilled that the true King had come,

Meet 2 often overlooked characters in the Christmas story! Simeon and Anna were faithful people looking for the Messiah. And they found Him! Or better said Jesus found and rewarded them.

Heaven is an amazing place but how do we get there? We need to be changed physically and spiritually. This message is a wrap of a series on future resurrection.

Is there hope in death? Just ask a seed! For believers in Jesus, death is not the end but the beginning.

Death is called the last enemy. Is it not a necessary part of life but is actually opposed to it! This message explores how Jesus sets people on a new course from death to life.

The church, like a body, needs order to work properly. This message explores how unity and diversity come together to form a healthy church community.

You have an important part to play in Jesus' church! What might that be? This message explores the theme of church as a body working together.

This message explores our vision for discipling youth at Future City.

Jesus offers us a better way to worship by being THE ONE to worship.

God is a Father willing to have tough conversations! His warnings are always out of love.

Serving takes great freedom! Jesus used His freedom to serve and so can we.

Jesus laid down his rights at the cross! And invites His followers to give up their rights in service of love.

It might be easy to say but it can be difficult to believe: Jesus is enough. This message explores the theme of contentment in any situation you are in.

Faith is like a muscle. It gets stronger with use! And weakens through neglect. God calls His people to strengthen their faith through daily obedience,

Baptism is a gift! This message explores the when and why of baptism.

We all get stressed out! But why? One big reason is the gnawing sense that we are always in the wrong place and that things should be better than they are. God's Word gives an amazing corrective.:God has you where He wants you.

Is it okay to be single? Yes! Is it okay to marry? Yes! This message is meant to encourage singles and couples to pursue Jesus first no matter what their relationship status is.

God created all things! Including marriage. These verses explore God's plan for how a married couple pursues intimacy with one another.

Why did God create the human body? For His glory!

How does the church handle conflict? Paul says to look at Jesus! This message explores how to replace lawsuits in the church with love.

Jesus wants His church to look like Him! Pure and full of light. This message explores a tough topic with the hope of the gospel.

Paul wanted the best for the church in Corinth. And Jesus wants the best for us! Explore how we can admonish each other to choose the good.

Good leaders follow Jesus! Paul applied all he taught to Himself. This makes for an aligned life.

People can grow! Grace provides the power for us to change.

Jesus invitation is to follow Him! This message explores the basis for church planting as a direct response to Jesus' command.

Jesus calls Himself the Way, the Truth and the Life. That is quite a claim! If what He said is true, it would make good sense to believe and follow His every word,

Only Jesus offers full healing the never "wears off." The blind man in John 9 experienced healing on the inside and the outside! Today Jesus still offers healing that sickness and death can't' take away.

There is no Teacher like Jesus! He says hard things. But even the hard things are for our good.

Is it ever good to boast? Yes! Jesus gives us good reason to boast. Just not in ourselves.

The gospel is really good news! But it's not good news to everyone. So why do some believe and others don't? God needs to do some amazing work in opening blind eyes to see how great the gospel really is. This message explores the grace of God seen at the cross.

Leaders help people know who they are and what Jesus has given them. When a person is saved, he or she is equipped with gifts to be identified and developed. What might those be for you? This message explores the call on every Christ follower to join team Jesus and join His work in the world.

This is an introduction to one of Paul's letters written to the church in Corinth. It explores major themes in the letter like unity in the church and how believers find their primary identity in Jesus.

One of the many benefits of a Christian is a life free of shame. This is part 2 of a mini series on living the non-condemned life.

The feeling of not being good enough is normal! The truth is we're not. But through Jesus, we can live confident and bold that He is enough for us. This is the first part of a 2 week series on living the un-condemnable life.

The church is likened to a body. It has a lot of parts working together with one Head! This message explores 5 truths about the church from Ephesians 4.

There is no neighbor like Jesus. Jesus loved God with all His heart, soul, mind and strength. And loved His neighbor as Himself. The Good Samaritan story is a picture of Jesus' love for us and a path forward for how we treat our neighbors.

Generosity begins in the heart. The widow in Luke 21 didn't have a lot to give by most standards. But Jesus loved what she gave.. This message explores how to cultivate generosity in our church community.