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The Best Kind of Faith starts with a question that gets personal fast: If your life is a commercial, what are you advertising? This message invites you to move beyond a faith that only believes and into the kind of faith that actually does what Jesus says. If your spiritual life has felt stagnant, routine, or disconnected, this message from Luke 3 will help you rediscover what real faith looks like. Through the bold words of John the Baptist, we see that the best kind of faith isn’t performative, comfortable, or checkbox religion—it’s active, practical, and lived out in the way you love people every day. You’ll discover: Why belief is the starting line, not the finish line How real faith shows up in practical love and generosity What keeps your faith from becoming stagnant or lifeless Why deep faith is built through deep actions, not just deep teaching The one prayer that can change how you follow Jesus this week This message is for anyone who’s been asking, “Why does my faith feel stuck?” or “How do I actually grow?” The answer may be simpler—and more challenging—than you think: ask God, “What should I do?” and then follow through. Because the best kind of faith is not the version that asks, “What’s in it for me?” It’s the kind that trusts Jesus enough to obey, even when it’s uncomfortable. That’s where growth happens. That’s where you encounter God. And that’s the kind of faith that changes the world. 👉 Prayer for this week: Heavenly Father, what should I do? I want to be ready for what You’re about to do. I don’t want to miss it. 📖 Scripture: Luke 3:1–14 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

How Did We Get The Bible | If you’ve ever wondered where the Bible came from—or whether Christianity really depends on “because the Bible says so”—this message helps you start in the right place: with Jesus. In this episode of Discovering Jesus, we explore the question behind so many doubts: How did we get the Bible, and can it really be trusted? The answer begins with an event, not a book. Before there was a Bible, there was the resurrection of Jesus. That moment launched a movement that changed history. Eyewitnesses wrote down what they saw, Luke carefully investigated their accounts, and centuries later those trusted first-century documents were compiled into the Bible we have today. This message will help you see: How the resurrection led to the church and eventually the Bible Why Luke’s Gospel is a carefully investigated historical account Why Christianity rises and falls on Jesus, not blind faith in a book How doubts can lead you deeper instead of pushing you away Why faith is discoverable, examinable, and investigable What it means to start your search for truth with Jesus If shallow answers have left you frustrated, this message gives you a better place to begin. Your faith doesn’t have to rest on “just believe harder.” It can begin with evidence, history, eyewitnesses, and the person of Jesus. So if you’ve ever asked How Did We Get The Bible, this conversation will help you understand why the Bible exists in the first place—and why Jesus is the reason we have it. 📖 Scripture: Luke 1:1–4 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

Does Easter Make Any Difference? If you’ve ever wondered whether the resurrection actually changes anything in your real, everyday life—you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve asked the honest question: Is it even true? And even if it is… what difference does it make when the world feels unstable and your life feels uncertain? Over the last few years, it’s felt like crisis stacked on crisis—pandemic, financial pressure, division, loss, anxiety about the future. And on top of that, maybe you’ve faced personal loss, broken relationships, lost dreams, or questions you can’t shake. So who really needs Easter? In this message, we look at the story of Thomas—often called “Doubting Thomas.” But maybe he wasn’t doubting. Maybe he was just honest. He needed to see for himself. And when he came face-to-face with the risen Jesus, everything changed. You’ll discover: • Why doubt doesn’t disqualify you • What the resurrection means in uncertain times • How Jesus brings peace in the middle of chaos • Why Easter proves you don’t have to face life alone • How you can trade unbelief for belief When Jesus appeared to His friends in the middle of their fear, His first words were simple: “Peace be with you.” That’s still His message today. If Easter is true, then Jesus is who He said He is. If Easter is true, you can trust what He promised. If Easter is true, you are not alone in your uncertainty. Life is uncertain. Jesus is not. Easter proves it. If you’re curious, skeptical, hopeful, or hanging on by a thread—this message is for you. Take a moment to consider what it would look like to let Jesus become personal to you. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

How to remain hopeful when life feels like it’s falling apart? How to remain hopeful when what you trusted doesn’t hold—and everything feels more fragile than you expected? In Part 3 of When The World Breaks, we wrestle with a question that hits close to home: how do you maintain hope in a hopelessly broken world? At some point, all of us experience the moment when the “wall” we leaned our life against starts to crumble. A relationship doesn’t last. A career doesn’t fulfill. A dream slips through your hands. And you’re left wondering… what now? This message helps you understand why that happens—and where real hope is actually found. You’ll discover: Why the world feels more broken than we expected The “ladder and wall” picture that explains misplaced hope Why even good things can let you down What Romans 8 reveals about suffering and frustration How to anchor your hope in something that won’t collapse What it means that God is truly FOR you This isn’t about pretending everything is okay. It’s about finding a kind of hope that doesn’t disappear when life gets hard. Because the truth is—everything in this world can shift. But there is a love that never will. 👉 Try this prayer this week: “Lord, let your unfailing love be with me, even as I put my hope in you.” (Psalm 33:22) If your world feels shaky right now, this message will help you find solid ground again. 📖 Scripture: Romans 8:20–21, 31–39 | Psalm 33:22 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

Can God Change Me Even When Nothing Else Is Changing? You’ve prayed. You’ve asked. You’ve hoped. But the job didn’t come through. The diagnosis didn’t change. The relationship is still strained. And now you’re wondering if God is absent—or if He’s just silent. In Philippians 4:4–7, the apostle Paul writes about joy and peace while sitting under house arrest, waiting to stand trial before Emperor Nero. His circumstances weren’t improving. If anything, they were getting worse. Yet he says, “Rejoice… Do not be anxious… Pray with thanksgiving.” How is that possible? This message is for anyone who feels stuck in uncertainty. For the person lying awake at night. For the parent worried about finances. For the one grieving, waiting, or quietly falling apart on the inside. You’ll discover: • What Paul really meant by “Rejoice in the Lord always” • Why anxiety isn’t something you ignore—but something you redirect • How prayer exposes what’s really driving your fear • What it means for the peace of God to “guard” your heart and mind • Why sometimes God doesn’t change your situation—but He changes you This isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s not about denying fear or shaming doubt. It’s about learning to pray until the peace comes. Because sometimes God calms the storm. And sometimes He steadies you in the middle of it. If you’ve ever prayed and nothing changed, maybe the better question is: What if God wants to change something in you? Try this prayer this week: “Heavenly Father, I need ______, and I’m afraid that if I don’t get it, ______.” Then keep praying. Not until the circumstances change—but until the peace comes. 📖 Scripture: Philippians 4:4–7 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

When the World Breaks is the question we all ask when life feels dark and uncertain. Is God still working when everything feels unstable? When prayers seem unanswered? When the future feels unclear? In this message from Mark 14:17–29, we look at one of the most uncertain moments in history—the night before Jesus’ arrest. His closest followers were anxious, confused, and afraid. Betrayal was coming. Suffering was near. The future felt dark. And yet Jesus was calm, purposeful, and confident. Why? Because when life is uncertain, God is not. In this message, you’ll discover: Why uncertainty often makes us doubt God’s love What the Last Supper reveals about God’s faithfulness in dark moments How to trust God when you can’t see what He’s doing Why God is still active even when there’s no visible evidence Two practical steps to strengthen your faith during uncertain seasons If you’re facing anxiety about your future, your family, your health, your job, your marriage, or the state of the world—this message is for you. The Bible doesn’t ignore uncertainty. It meets it head-on. And it reminds us that even when everything feels fragile, God is steady. You may not see what He’s doing right now. But that doesn’t mean He isn’t working. 👉 Next Step This Week: Listen to someone else’s story of God’s faithfulness. Make a list of times you now see God was working—even when you couldn’t at the time. When life is uncertain, God is not. 📖 Scripture: Mark 14:17–29 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

The Simple Plan to Financial Freedom isn’t complicated—but it does require a shift in how you think about money. Many people keep repeating the same financial mistakes and wonder why nothing ever changes. Pain without progress leaves you stuck. In Part 2 of our Unlost series, we talk about why people don’t learn from financial mistakes and how God provides a clear, practical framework to help you get unlost financially. Being lost financially isn’t just about debt—it’s about direction. And without a plan, it’s easy to end up right back where you started. In this message, you’ll discover: Why we keep repeating the same money mistakes How thinking like a manager (not an owner) changes everything Why tracking your spending brings clarity and control How bad debt limits your freedom and options The simple plan to financial freedom Jesus taught: give, save, then live This isn’t about guilt or pressure. It’s about learning from the past so you don’t relive it. And it’s about creating a future where money no longer controls your peace, purpose, or priorities. 👉 Next step: As you watch, identify one financial habit you need to change. Don’t waste the pain you’ve already been through—use it to move toward freedom. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

Why Jesus Talks So Much About Money may feel uncomfortable—but it’s not because He wants something from you. It’s because He wants something for you. Many people don’t realize they’re lost financially until the stress, anxiety, and pressure start shaping every part of life. In this message, we kick off a new series called Unlost by addressing one of the most personal and powerful areas Jesus spoke about: money. You can be confident and still be lost. You can look successful and still be lost. And you can’t fully follow Jesus and be lost financially. You’ll discover: Why Jesus talks so much about money and the heart How money quietly competes for control of your life What it really means to be lost financially Why financial stress impacts relationships, peace, and purpose How surrender—not shame—is the path to freedom This isn’t about asking for your money. It’s about helping you find peace, clarity, and freedom in an area that causes stress for so many people. When you see money the way Jesus sees it, your entire life gets better—and you get better at life. 👉 Next step: As you listen, honestly evaluate your finances. Are you lost financially in ways you’ve ignored or avoided? Awareness is the first step toward becoming unlost. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

Intentionality Creates Deeper Connection in relationships, even when life feels busy, overwhelming, and out of control. Many of us want deeper relationships, but our calendars, commitments, and priorities quietly work against what matters most. In Part 3 of the series The Things Nobody Tells You About Relationships, we explore why deep connection doesn’t happen accidentally—and why intentional rhythms are the key to building meaningful relationships with the people you love most. Jesus modeled a way of life that protected time, energy, and focus for what truly matters. You’ll discover: Why intentionality creates deeper connection over time How busyness and “good opportunities” can crowd out what matters most What intentional rhythms actually look like in real life Why saying no is sometimes the most loving choice Practical steps to align your calendar with your values If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, disconnected, or frustrated by how fast life moves, this message offers a better way forward. Deeper relationships don’t come from doing more—they come from choosing wisely and living intentionally. 👉 Next step: This week, take a simple time audit or have an honest conversation about priorities. Identify one rhythm you can protect to create deeper connection with the people who matter most. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

Vulnerability Creates Deeper Connection in relationships—even though it often feels uncomfortable, risky, or awkward. Many of us want deeper relationships, but we avoid the very thing that makes them possible: honest vulnerability.

Generosity Creates Deeper Connection in relationships—but not in the way most of us think. When life feels busy and overwhelming, we often try to create connection through gifts, trips, or special moments. But those things don’t always deliver the closeness we’re hoping for. You’ll discover: Why generosity creates deeper connection than gifts or experiences How giving yourself matters more than giving things Why love always expresses itself through generosity How Jesus modeled deep connection by laying down His life Practical ways generosity can transform your marriage, family, and friendships If you’ve ever felt disconnected from the people you love—even while trying really hard—this message offers a better way forward. Deep connection isn’t about doing more. It’s about giving differently. 👉 Next step: This week, ask yourself what it would look like to give generously of yourself—your time, attention, or energy—to someone you love. Small, intentional acts can create deeper connection than you imagine. 📍 Join us in person: Sundays 9:00 & 10:30 AM 📍 The FOR Center — 2314 Brinn Rd, Murray ▶️ Watch more messages: youtube.com/@JourneyCalloway God is FOR you. And so are we.

We all have excuses that sound like reasons but act like barriers. In this teaching series, Free Me, we’ll discover how Jesus helps us see them for what they are and step into the life we were created for.

We all have excuses that sound like reasons but act like barriers. In this teaching series, Free Me, we’ll discover how Jesus helps us see them for what they are and step into the life we were created for.

Remarkable Grace // Matt Johnson The real Christmas story isn’t a polished Hallmark movie — it’s full of sinners, scandals, and messy pasts. In Sinners and Scandals: The Christmas Story They Never Told You, discover why God chose to include them in Jesus’ story and why that’s good news for you.