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Most of us pray... but if we're honest, we're not really sure why.Is it just something Christians do? Does it actually change anything? And if God already knows what we need, what's the point? In Week 2 of The Essentials, Pastor Grant Hoyle tackles one of the most honest questions in the faith: Why pray? And the answer might surprise you. It's not about the right words. It's not about being loud or religious enough. It's about alignment. When you step into prayer, you stop fighting against where God is trying to take you and start flowing with Him. Jesus didn't just teach us what to say. He showed us what prayer actually does. It's where you transfer the weight off your shoulders and onto His. It's where heaven and earth connect. And it's where everything starts to shift. If you've ever prayed and wondered if it was doing anything, this one is for you.

What does it actually take to build a faith that works every single day? Not just on Sunday. Not just when life is going well. But a faith that holds up when the storms come, when life gets heavy, and when everything around you is pulling you in a different direction. In this message, Pastor Josh kicks off our brand-new series, The Essentials, with a look at the four foundational building blocks that every believer needs to grow a faith that is strong, consistent, and genuinely making a difference in their life. Drawing from Matthew 7, Pastor Josh unpacks the parable of the wise and foolish builder and challenges us to stop drifting spiritually and start building intentionally. Because just like a road trip, a financial plan, or anything else worth doing, the spiritual life has essentials. And when we ignore them, everything suffers. In this message, you will learn about the four essentials of a faith that truly works. Power to live on. The Christian life was never meant to be lived in your own strength. Discover how to plug into the power of God and stop running on empty. People to do life with. Faith was never meant to be lived alone. Find out why community is not optional and why the relationships you build in the local church will be some of the most important of your life. Principles to live by. In a world full of noise, opinions, and influencers, there is only one source of truth. Learn how to get God's word into your life in a way that actually transforms you from the inside out. Purpose to live for. You were not saved just to sit. God has something specific for you to do, and this message will help you start moving toward it. Whether you have been walking with Jesus for decades or you are just getting started, this series will meet you right where you are and give you the tools to build something that lasts.

The grave is empty. Death did not win. And nothing will ever be the same! When Jesus said it is finished, He meant it. Every sin, every shame, every sentence that was ever held against us, finished. Done. Gone. And the proof is an empty tomb.

What do you do when God gives you a promise, but nothing around you confirms it? In week 2 of On The Way, Pastor Grant walks through the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus to show us what endurance actually looks like when the waiting gets hard. The promise isn't meant to remove your crisis. It's meant to build endurance within it. If you're in the middle of something that looks impossible, this message is for you.

Every journey starts with a decision. And when Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem, He wasn't taking the easy route. He saw every step of what was coming, and He chose to walk it anyway. In this first message of our brand new series ON THE WAY, Pastor Josh unpacks one of the most pivotal moments in the ministry of Jesus. Luke 9:51 tells us He "steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem," knowing full well what awaited Him. No detours. No u-turns. Just a fixed focus on the road ahead. The truth is, human nature pulls us toward comfort over calling, power without sacrifice, and following without real cost. But Jesus modeled something different. He showed us that the most meaningful things in life are rarely found on the easy road. If you've been waiting for a sign to go all in, to settle your direction, choose purpose over comfort, and take your next step of obedience, this message is for you. This series is designed to prepare your heart for what resurrection really means when you've walked the road that leads there.

Every relationship has a price tag. The question isn't whether you'll pay it. It's whether you'll pay it now or pay it later. In Week 4 of our Let's Talk... series, Pastor Grant gets real about what it actually costs to build relationships that last, and why so many of us are letting the most important connections in our lives slowly fade without even realizing it. From marriage to friendship to your walk with God, no relationship thrives without intentional investment. In this message, you'll discover the three costs every relationship requires: Time because proximity and presence aren't the same thing. Commitment because loyalty isn't a feeling or a post. It's a pattern of behavior proven by action, not words. Courage because faith without courage is really no faith at all. Whatever relationship in your life feels distant right now, this message is for you.

Conflict is inevitable in every relationship, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In Week 3 of our Let's Talk series, Pastors Josh and Kara Joines tackle one of the most important skills for healthy relationships: learning how to fight fair. Whether you're married, dating, or navigating any relationship, this message will equip you with biblical tools to handle conflict with grace, communicate without tearing each other down, and actually come out stronger on the other side. In this message, you'll discover: ✅ Why conflict isn't what destroys relationships (it's how we handle it) ✅ The wrong enemy, wrong motives, and wrong tactics we use when fighting dirty ✅ How to control your response instead of reacting in anger ✅ The power of confronting with love and listening carefully ✅ Why forgiveness is the key to protecting unity in every relationship The health of your marriage isn't determined by how often you fight. It's determined by how well you repair. And when you learn to process conflict God's way, you don't just survive disagreements, you grow closer through them. Key Scriptures: Philippians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, James 4:1-2, Proverbs 14:29, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5, 1 Peter 4:8 Don't let unresolved conflict steal the blessing of unity in your relationships. Watch this message, apply these principles, and discover how to fight fair, love well, and build relationships that last.

Is your marriage running on the wrong fuel? In Part 2 of ☎️ Let's Talk..., Pastor Josh breaks down one of the biggest myths in relationships: that couples "fall out of love." The truth? You don't fall out of love. You run out of fuel. Using 1 Corinthians 13 and the Greek words for love, this message reveals why feelings alone can never sustain a marriage and what it looks like to build your relationship on agape, the unconditional, covenant love that never fails. You'll discover the three warning signs that a marriage is running on the wrong fuel (disappointment, decay, and disconnection), why your spouse is your partner, not your provider, and how to change your source so you can love your spouse all the way to the finish line. Whether you're newlywed or have been married for decades, this message will challenge you, encourage you, and give you practical steps to fuel your marriage with something that won't run out.

What if the key to a thriving marriage isn't what you think? It's not about sex or money. It's about communication. Only 40% of married couples rate this area as excellent, yet the vast majority of healthy couples get it right. In this powerful message, we explore the 5 levels of communication that every marriage needs: Coordination - Staying on the same page daily Conflict Resolution - Growing stronger through disagreements Connection - Being fully present with each other Personal Revelation - Sharing your heart, hopes, and fears Intimate Affection - Being fully known without fear of rejection Discover the 5 T's for Effective Communication: ✅ Tone - Let your words be gracious and life-giving ✅ Time - Invest proactively, personally, and privately ✅ Trust - Build a foundation that creates safety and empathy ✅ Truth - Speak honestly in love, not harshly or hollowly ✅ Team Spirit - Embrace oneness and appreciate your differences Marriage has a 100% success rate when done God's way. If you're facing frustration in communication, there's hope! God created marriage for success, not failure. Whether you're struggling or thriving, these biblical principles will help you build the safest, strongest relationship on earth. Remember: The best relationships aren't built on big gestures, but on small, consistent responses. You're in this together. One flesh, one team, one beautiful journey.

God isn’t just giving you a new word for this year. He is inviting you into a new way of living. In this message, “A New Thing: A New Plan,” we wrap up our A New Thing series across our Baytown, Crosby, and La Porte campuses and lean into this truth: A New Thing requires a New Plan. Most people do not miss their goals because they do not want change. They miss them because they never decide how that change will happen. Good intentions are common. Intentional living is rare. From Isaiah 43, we see that God is already doing a new thing, but we have a part to play. We do not drift into spiritual maturity, financial freedom, or healthy relationships. We train for it. In this message you will learn why God is a planner and why you should be too, the difference between trying and training in your faith, how to name the life you are training for by starting with identity, how to identify the barriers holding you back, and how to choose simple, God-honoring practices in your spiritual, financial, and relational life. If you are tired of trying harder and ready to start training with purpose, this message will help you build a God-centered plan for your next season.

Most people believe their life has a purpose, but very few feel like they are actually living in it. That gap between believing and truly discovering your purpose is where frustration, restlessness, and feeling stuck often live. In this message from the series ☁️ A NEW THING, Pastor Josh shows from God's Word that you are not an accident. You are God’s handiwork, created on purpose and for a purpose. You will learn the difference between your job and your calling, how confusion, comparison, and counterfeit versions of success can distract you, and how God can use your past, your gifts, and divine appointments to point you toward what He made you to do. You will also see the five foundational purposes God has for every believer and how His specific will for your life flows from them. You do not have to guess your way through life. In Christ, you can discover who you are and what you are living for. Lean in, take notes, and invite God to do a new thing in your perspective, your direction, and your purpose.

God is doing a new thing in your life, and one of the keys to stepping into it is the people you walk with. In this message, Pastor Josh shares the third essential for experiencing a new thing from God and shows how the relationships around you are shaping your perspective, your habits, and your future more than you realize. Using Isaiah 43:18–19 and wisdom from Proverbs and the New Testament, you will learn why perspectives are produced through partnerships, how to recognize unhealthy patterns, and how to pursue godly friendships that sharpen your faith and help you grow. You will be encouraged to let God redeem the relational landscape of your life, to initiate life-giving connections, to set healthy boundaries, and to invest in the kind of community that pulls you closer to Jesus. Lean in with an open heart and let the Holy Spirit speak to you about your inner circle. Walk with the wise, believe for healing where there has been hurt, and trust that God is bringing the right people into your life for this new season.

relationships, finances, and even our spiritual lives. It’s easy to want change, but experiencing it often feels out of reach. We'll examine how God invites us to experience true transformation. Drawing on powerful verses like Isaiah 43:18-19, we’ll discover that God is doing something new in us and through us, and that we can access the power to walk in step with the Spirit. As we dig deeper, we’ll gain insight into the importance of being connected to the true source of our strength—Jesus Christ. It’s essential to shift from a place of control and anxiety to one of surrender. Only then can we allow God's grace to flow freely in our lives. True change comes not from our own willpower, but from surrendering to His divine strength.

Have you ever realized you were seeing life the wrong way, only after your vision changed? In this message, Pastor Josh shares a story from childhood about getting glasses at 7 and suddenly discovering a world that had been clear all along. The world didn’t change, but his vision did. In the same way, so many of us are walking through life with blurry spiritual vision, not even realizing we’re not seeing things God’s way. From Isaiah 43, Romans 12, Ephesians 4, and other key scriptures, you’ll discover how our beliefs are shaped by pain, hurtful words, and protective patterns, and how those misbeliefs quietly drive our choices, relationships, and reactions. Pastor Josh dives into the difference between being conformed to the world’s way of thinking and being transformed by the renewing of our minds, painting a powerful picture of true inner change using the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly. This message will help you recognize the thoughts that don’t line up with God’s truth, reject the lies you’ve believed, and replace them with what God says about you. It’s an invitation to let God reset your thinking, heal your perspective, and lead you into the new thing He wants to do in your life. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in the same cycles and you’re ready to see, think, and live differently, this message is for you. Lean in, let God speak to your heart, and allow Him to begin a fresh work of transformation in you today.

It is a new year, and God is doing a new thing! :raised_hands: No repeats of last year. This is the year to stop staring at what was and start perceiving what God is springing up right now. What blocks the new are struggles, strongholds, and attachments that drain us and keep us stuck. But, real change is inside out, crock pot - not microwave, and it starts with a renewed mind and fresh power from the Spirit. This year, let's step into a new perspective, new partnerships, a real plan, and a God-given purpose that fuels every day.