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When GOOD Becomes god, Part 2: Order of Operations // Samer Massad
The problem isn’t what we love, it’s the order in which we love. Disordered love leads to disordered desires—and ultimately a disordered life.
When GOOD Becomes god, Part 1: Idol Factory // Samer Massad
All of us are tempted to take “good things” and worship them as the “ultimate things” that shape our purpose and identity.
Grace & Truth: The Beach Version // Andy Stanley
God doesn’t size you up and write you off—and neither should you. In God's eyes, you're invited to move forward, not remain stuck in the past.
Easter 2025 - Thomas // Andy Stanley
The resurrection isn’t just a story—it’s the event that launched a movement and changed everything. If Jesus really rose from the dead, his resurrection has real implications for your life, your faith, and your future. In this Easter message, we talk about this event, why we celebrate it, and why it is the anchor for everything we believe.
Death Of A King // Andy Stanley
Death had the last word because death was the consequence of sin—but not anymore. Jesus, God’s final King, crushed both sin and death and invites us to reign in life through him.
Death To The King // Andy Stanley
As followers of Jesus, we have all wrestled with the same tension at some point: we all want to be saved, but we don't always want to submit. In this message, we talk about the difference between "Jesus the Savior" and "Jesus the King" and why it's the most important thing.
Take Aim // Joel Thomas
You were created on purpose, for a purpose. Without clear vision, you’ll drift into coasting, and coasting always takes you downhill.
Deeper Wider, Part 5: Just Because // Andy Stanley
Before inviting Peter to follow him, Jesus asked Peter to “put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” After a night of fishing with no success and despite his reservations, Peter agreed: “But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” At some point, every Jesus follower will face their own “because you say so” moment. Like Peter, we won’t know what hangs in the balance or our decision. It’s better to find out than miss out. Ready to engage in Deeper/Wider? We in invite you to make a commitment at DeeperWider.com/commit.
Deeper Wider, Part 4: Obstacles // Joel Thomas
All of us face obstacles to generosity. The common denominator for our obstacles is a desire for more. The apostle Paul taught that true wealth isn't found in accumulation but in contentment. And he shows what it looks like to place our hope not in riches but in God who richly provides.
Deeper Wider, Part 3: The Plan // Andy Stanley
Everyone has a generosity plan, but most people prioritize spending first and leave giving as an afterthought. Jesus flipped the script on that approach with “Seek ye first” living. Embracing this financial template is a tangible expression of submission to our King.
Deeper Wider, Part 2: Defining Terms // Andy Stanley
Jesus redefined generosity—not as spontaneous or sparing, but as intentional and prioritized. His approach ensures we don’t put our trust in riches but in God who richly provides. Choosing to follow his definition of generosity results in greater impact, less worry, more joy, and more peace.
Deeper Wider, Part 1: Everything // Andy Stanley
Biblical generosity is informed and fueled by the acknowledgment that God owns it all. We are simply managers. When we adopt that posture, we view everything we “own” as a potential tool to further the agenda of our King. We will give first and adjust our lifestyle accordingly. Christians who adopt this perspective as the organizing principle for their personal finances find it easier to surrender the other components of their life as well. As Jesus made clear, the number one competitor for our devotion to God is our devotion to more. More money and more things.
The Last Kingdom, Part 5: Unstoppable // Andy Stanley
Jesus’s kingdom is not advanced by force, but over time through transformed lives. We are invited to participate in its expansion.
The Last Kingdom, Part 4: Fight Like the King // Andy Stanley
The fight of faith is about becoming more like Jesus, not about defeating enemies.
The Last Kingdom, Part 3: Beyond Pledging Allegiance // Joel Thomas
People all over the world claim to be Christian, based on a belief Jesus is the ultimate king. But at times, we can find ourselves living in defiance of the very king we swear allegiance to.
The Last Kingdom, Part 2: Reclaiming the Plotline // Andy Stanley
The term "Christ" was originally a royal title meaning "Anointed One" or “King,” not a name. And the message of the Gospel is not just about personal salvation, but about aligning with the reign of Jesus as King.
The Last Kingdom, Part 1: Lost in Translation // Andy Stanley
If we re-center our faith around the arrival of a King rather than a ticket to heaven, we will discover why his arrival and his kingdom is good news for all people.
Made for More // Andy Stanley
Just as the apostle Paul wrote to the Jesus followers in Ephesus, you were made for something more than yourself. You are God’s workmanship, and you’ve got something to offer God’s Kingdom.
Christmas Celebration // Andy Stanley
Sinners Like Me, Part 3: Misfits & Embarrassments // Andy Stanley
The lineage of Jesus is full of people with stories that would make anyone blush, including the likes of King David and Lot’s daughters. But in spite of jaw-dropping choices people made, God’s purposes marched forward.
Sinners Like Me, Part 2: Party Crasher // Andy Stanley
Rahab is one of a few people in the lineage of Jesus that wasn’t Jewish — she was a Canaanite. Not to mention, she was a prostitute. But neither of those things kept her from being used by God in an incredible way.
Sinners Like Me, Part 1: The Back Story // Andy Stanley
The story of Judah and Tamar is probably not one we would have mentioned if we were the ones telling the back story of Jesus’s ancestors. However, many times God’s story highlights the unlikely and the undeserving.
The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 3: Planting Seeds // Joel Thomas
We have the power to influence the posture of our heart — but how?
The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 2: Unforgiving Servant // Joel Thomas
Our capacity to forgive is flow from what we’ve been forgiven. So, how much forgiveness is enough?
The Power of a Made Up Story, Part 1: Lost Things // Joel Thomas
Jesus uses the parables of Lost Things to demonstrate His love for us.
Miracles: Then & Now, Part 4: In the Zone // Andy Stanley
While we can't predict when miracles happen, there is a posture we can take that increases the chances of God doing a supernatural work within us.
Miracles: Then & Now, Part 3: Don't Lost Hope // Joel Thomas
Our circumstances don’t define how God feels about us. So how do we navigate those circumstances when we don’t get the miracle?
Miracles: Then & Now, Part 2: Mystery and Inconsistency // Andy Stanley
Miracles are at God’s discretion to further God’s purposes.
Miracles: Then & Now, Part 1: Who Needs 'Em // Andy Stanley
The miracle of the universe is the foundation of our faith in God, but a different miracle is the foundation of our faith in Jesus.
Be Rich: Uncomfortably Close // Andy Stanley
Serving people with different lived experiences is one of the primary things God uses to fine-tune our worldview.
Heaven, Hell, & Everything In Between, Part 3: Connection // Joel Thomas
We all fall short sometimes. How we respond to temptations and frustrations can affect our well-being and relationships. What would happen if we brought our struggles into the light and invited others in?
Heaven, Hell, & Everything In Between, Part 2: Alignment // Joel Thomas
Everyone has a worldview. It governs your beliefs, decisions, and behaviors. You owe it to yourself to be honest about your source of truth because that will ultimately govern your life.
Heaven, Hell, & Everything In Between, Part 1: Reality // Joel Thomas
What’s really going on in the world? The reality is that something is governing your life — and it’s not you.
Be Rich: Making History // Andy Stanley
Since 2007, our Be Rich campaign has been making the world an even better place. After all, devotion to God is best demonstrated and authenticated through love for others.
The Responsibles, Part 4: The Me You Can't See // Andy Stanley
We must take responsibility for the me nobody can see.
The Responsibles, Part 3: Here Today, Here Tomorrow // Andy Stanley
Our choices today will leave our loved ones with one of two things in the future: a burden or a blessing.
The Responsibles, Part 2: Looking Back // Andy Stanley
Sometimes we have to go back to move forward.
The Responsibles, Part 1: Your Invitation to Super // Andy Stanley
Your irresponsibility will eventually become somebody else's responsibility.
Unmistakable, Unshakable // Andy Stanley
We are far more likely to develop meaningful faith when people of faith surround us.
Games We Play, Part 4: The Change Game // Samer Massad
We have a natural tendency to be critical toward others because we want others to change for our benefit. So how does Jesus actually address this idea of being critical and judging others? Is it ever healthy? How do you want to be judged?
Games We Play, Part 3: The Comparison Game // Samer Massad
A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins. When we play the comparison game and allow envy to motivate our actions, it can cost us more than we expect.
Games We Play, Part 2: The Blame Game // Joel Thomas
When it comes to relationships, the blame game is a game that no one wins.
Games We Play, Part 1: The Honor Game // Andy Stanley
A game that requires a loser is a game nobody wins.
Broken and Grateful // Andy Stanley
We can disagree culturally and politically, and still love unconditionally.
Modern Men & Our Ancient Scripts, Part 2: The Man from God // Andy Stanley
Following the script of Jesus doesn’t mean all men will be the same. But it does mean we’ll be better men.
Modern Men & Our Ancient Scripts, Part 1: Lion & Lamb // Andy Stanley
Somebody may have defined masculinity for you, but how will you define it for yourself?
What Our World Needs Now, Part 9: Self-Control // April Farmer
What Our World Needs Now, Part 8: Gotcha! // Joel Thomas
What could our world look like if we chose restoration instead of condemnation?
What Our World Needs Now: A Long Fuse // Samer Massad
We all have a little bit of patience but we also know how limited it can be. How do we increase our capacity for patience? And why does it matter?
What Our World Needs Now, Part 6: Getting Past Good Enough // Elaine Scott
We all want to be good, but sometimes we’re not. What do we do when we fall short?