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When you think about following Jesus, which word feels more familiar to you? Victory or failure? If it's failure, then the good news is that Psalm 23 gives us three keys to walking in Christ’s victory. Victory means change is possible. You can take ground against sin. You can grow in Christlikeness. Why? Because Jesus has already won.

How do we navigate the times when the realities of our life seem so different than our dreams? In this message, we look at Psalm 23:4 to see three things we may need to change in order for us to spiritually make it through hard times.

In this message, we look at Psalm 23:2-3 and find that our good Shepherd is the only one who can truly satisfy the longings of our souls, heal what is broken, and lead us on a path that leads to joy and flourishing.

What does David mean when he refers to God as Shepherd? He is inviting us to see God as the leader, owner, provider, protector, and physician. The good news is that God’s identity as Shepherd brings peace to our reality and clarity to our activity. Put simply: who he is, changes how we live.

The Bible is black and white on some topics, but there are many things that are not directly addressed, so they have gray areas. In this message, we look at 1 Corinthians and list four questions to answer when you're facing gray area topics.

In this message, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda walks us through Proverbs 4:20-27 and poses five questions to help us learn how to better protect our hearts.

We have a tendency to either want to be God or replace God. We want to be in control of our own lives and call all the shots. In this message, TA walks us through Isaiah 2 and reminds us that all along there has only been one God. What are you consciously or subconsciously exalting? What gets your greatest allegiance, adoration, affection, and obsession?

What if the very thing holding you back and killing you from the inside out isn’t because of anything you’ve actually done? In this message, we talk about the one thing that can change every relationship you have.

Every single one of us has a crucial role to play in reaching those who do not know Jesus. But maybe you're not sure how to start and need some direction. In this message, Timothy "TA" Ateek walks through 2 Corinthians 5:16 and clarifies five things …mentality, message, mission, motivation, and method when it comes to caring about those who don’t know Jesus.

Are you ever hit with a wave of loneliness? Are you ever at a social event surrounded by many so-called friends and feel like no one there truly knows you? Maybe the reason for this is that you are not doing community the way God intended. You were created to be fully known and fully loved. It's time to start being real.

Everyone's got something they hate but keep going back to...porn, body image issues, control, alcohol, drugs, pride, anger, social media, etc. If you knew Jesus was coming back this year, would you want to finally get free from your sin?

If you knew Jesus was coming back soon, what would change? In this message, we look at Revelation 1 to gain the right perspective that will cultivate the right response to Jesus whether he comes back tomorrow or a year from now.

In this message, David Marvin walks us through 1 Timothy 3 to unpack 6 qualities to look for in a husband. Men, these are the qualities you should aim to have. Ladies, use these 6 areas to examine a man before committing to marrying him.

Oftentimes, guys start the search for a wife with "how do they make me feel", instead of "will they be good at the assignment?" In this message, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda walks us through Proverbs 31 and points out 6 qualities to look for in a wife.

80-90% of young adults hope to get married. No one dreams of a mediocre marriage. No one envisions being married and longing for the days of being single again. In this message, we ask six questions worth answering to save your marriage before it even begins.

If you're in a "complicated" relationship or have always felt like your dating life is too complicated, this message is for you. God didn't intend for our relationships to be complicated. So, let's uncomplicate things. In this message, we reveal 10 keys to uncomplicated dating to have a healthy, God-honoring, and life-giving relationship.

In this message, we uncover three key signs that you're not ready to date.

There is an invisible world that is impacting the visible world you see. War is happening all around you right now - war for your heart, soul, purity, marriage, job, etc. So, how do you win the war against you?

Do you ever face conflicted realities such as what you feel vs what you SHOULD feel? In this message, we walk through Ephesians 5 with special guest Mickey Friedrich and learn three truths about conflicting realities and who we actually are.

The Apostle Paul wrote the book of Ephesians to teach us how to live a renewed life in Christ. In this message, we continue in Ephesians 4 to learn how to walk in our new identity in Christ, transform our minds, and create new practices.

In this message, we take a look at Ephesians 4 and learn three keys to walking through life as a believer.

In this message, guest speaker Louie Giglio from Passion City Church shares about how to take your walk with God to the next level.

We were created for so much more than this. In this message, we hear from special guest David Platt on the importance of reaching the unreached.

Just as the invention of the iPhone drastically changed the world, this message from Ephesians 2 has the power to change everything about us. In this message, we learn who we were, what Christ has done, and who we are now. So, what changes everything?

In this message, we walk through the first chapter of Ephesians to understand who we are, what we need the most, when we will change, where we will spend eternity, and why it all matters.

Before we fully dive into the book of Ephesians, we must first provide some context and background on the city of Ephesus and the beginning of the church of Ephesus.

In our flesh, our tendency is to be great in the eyes of people. But what a miss it would be to be great in the eyes of the world but not in the eyes of Jesus. In this message, we look at the life of John the Baptist to learn what true greatness looks like.

In this message, we answer a question that is a debated topic in culture today - is the Bible sexist?

Have you ever wondered if a Christian can lose their salvation? Maybe you follow God, but still hook up. Maybe you "left the faith" and wonder if you can still get to heaven. In this message, we define what a Christian is and answer if a Christian can somehow lose their salvation.

In this message, we answer one of the most frequently asked questions, can I be LGBTQIA+ and follow Jesus? We look at what the Bible says about LGBTQIA+ relationships and discuss how to love LGBTQIA+ people as Jesus does.

Have you ever wished you could shake a magic ball to know exactly what God has for your future? Have you ever been confused about what God's will is for your life or wondered if you could mess up that plan by making the wrong decision?

If you've ever felt stressed out, overwhelmed, or out of control, this is for you. In this message, we look at four key truths about dealing with stress from the scriptures. We learn that stress isn’t inevitable it is optional.

We all have insecurities, but many of us don’t realize how much they impact our lives. In this message, we look at 1 Samuel 17 and talk about what it means to not suppress our insecurities, but rather address them.

Remember all the things you learned in school that you never used again? In this message, we discuss one subject that was never taught but is a crucial skill to succeeding in life - conflict resolution. Learn about 2 essential things you need to know to resolve conflict in a healthy way.

Last week, we talked through reasons WHY you should forgive that person who wronged you. In this message, we talk through three practical steps to forgiving someone. Find freedom from past hurts, bitterness, anger, and resentment.

Is there anyone's name that brings anger or bitterness to mind? What about someone you avoid in public because of something that happened or someone you are waiting on to apologize? In this message, we read Matthew 18 and talk through 3 reasons you should forgive that someone.

One of the biggest lies the world tells us is that sexual freedom and exploration come at no cost. It’s no question that sexual sin is one of the greatest grips on young adults’ lives today. In this message, we look at 2 Samuel 11 and discuss five ways to battle sexual sin.

In this message, we look at John 21 and see the POV of a man who was covered in shame and encountered Jesus.

In this message, we cover John 3 and see the POV of a man named Nicodemus who encountered Jesus. His encounter with Jesus answers the most important question that anyone could ask -- who will go to heaven and how do they get there?

Where do you search for fulfillment? Do you look for validation from other people, seek temporary pleasures, or strive for success through what you achieve? In this message, we see the point of view of a thirsty woman who was chasing all the wrong things in life, but encountered Jesus and discovered how to have a life of full satisfaction.

Many of us have a clear view of Jesus and still don't truly see Him. In this message, we look at the POV of a man in Mark 10 who was blind, yet saw Jesus clearly.

In this message, we look at a moment when Zacchaeus, the wealthiest man in the New Testament, encounters Jesus.

Do you ever wonder what it was like to be up close and personal with Jesus? In this message, we read Mark 5 and hear about Jesus removing demons and restoring daughters, all from the point of view of three disciples: Peter, James, and John.

Your ability to be a solid friend, be a great coworker or boss, build a thriving marriage that is going to last the test of time, and become a good parent all rely on good character. So how do we become a man or woman of good character when the culture around us opposes us and is constantly changing?

We live in a world that encourages self-love, building success, and having it all. But, what if we told you that it's not all about you? In this message, we walk through Daniel 4 to learn the symptoms, side effects, and solutions for a sin that is at the root of all other sins.

The only way to know if your faith is real is by seeing how you respond when you are tested with trials of life. In this message, we read Daniel 3 and learn what it means to have faith on fire. When things heat up and you face fires, will you have blazing faith despite the circumstances and outcomes?

Have you ever doubted that God is fully in control? In this message, we look at Daniel 2 to see how Daniel interprets a dream for a powerful king that ends up predicting history and showing us that God's kingdom is the only kingdom that will last.

When you're faced with a moral dilemma, do you stand strong in your beliefs or compromise under pressure? In this message, we learn from Daniel 1 what it looks like to stand firm for your faith.

When we have incorrect views of God, they cause us to run from Him. In this message, we unpack Luke 15 and learn who God really is.

We all know gossip is bad from an early age, so why do we still do it? In this message, we look at what the Bible says about gossip and talk through the reasons we gossip, the results of gossip, and the removal of gossip.