Joy Starts Now

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John 11:1-44 "The King raises the dead"

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.

Mar 30, 202633 min

John 3:1-14 "Jesus the King, Who saves"

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.

Mar 24, 202636 min

I Peter 2:1-3 "Growing up"

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

Mar 16, 202634 min

I Peter 1:17-25 "A Ransomed Life"

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

Mar 2, 202629 min

Acts 16 "Who can we help?"

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

Mar 2, 202634 min

I Peter 1:9-18 "What now?"

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

Feb 17, 202634 min

John 1 "Jesus beyond the manger"

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.

Jan 8, 202636 min

Matthew 1:18-24 "Jesus and His Names"

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

Dec 22, 202530 min

Matthew 2 "Jesus, the born King"

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,

Dec 15, 202533 min

Luke 2 "Jesus came for good people"

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.

Dec 11, 202533 min

I Corinthians 15 "Death is swallowed up"

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.

Dec 11, 202529 min

I Corinthians 15 "The sown are raised"

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

Nov 26, 202531 min

I Corinthians 15 "Our future with Jesus"

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.

Nov 17, 202532 min

I Corinthians 14 "Order and unity in the church"

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.

Nov 17, 202535 min

I Corinthians 12 "Your place in a local church"

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.

Oct 15, 202533 min

Basecamp: A vision for making disciples

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

Sep 15, 202534 min

I Corinthians 10 "A renewed vision of Jesus"

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

Sep 3, 202536 min

I Corinthians 10 "The good warnings of God"

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

Sep 3, 202531 min

I Corinthians 9 "Free to serve"

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

Sep 3, 202531 min

I Corinthians 9:1-18 "Surrendering your rights"

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

Aug 11, 202534 min

I Corinthians 7:25-40 "Jesus is enough"

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.

Jul 31, 202532 min

Hebrews 11 "Faith and bridges"

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,

Jul 14, 202534 min

Philippians "Baptism and the Eunuch"

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

Jul 10, 202532 min

I Corinthians 7:17-24 "Live where you are"

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.

Jul 5, 202531 min

I Corinthians 7:6-16 "Singleness and Marriage"

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.

Jul 5, 202531 min