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We’re continuing our FUELed series with a look at what it means to live an unhurried life with the Holy Spirit. In a world that keeps us busy and distracted, it’s easy to rush through life and miss what God wants to do in us. But following Jesus means learning to slow down and make room for Him.   The Holy Spirit isn’t just someone we know about. He wants a real relationship with us. That takes time, trust, and a willingness to listen. When we slow down, spend time with God, and let His Word shape us, we become more aware of how He is leading us.   So what does an unhurried, Spirit-filled life look like? Jesus didn’t live in a hurry, and we don’t have to either. Are we making time to listen, or are we moving so fast that we miss His leading?   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Reach out to us on our website CONTACT US page. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.   Video premieres on our YouTube channel at 10am. Be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE.   #StJoeCofC #ComeAndSee #Unashamed2026 #LivingFaithOutLoud #Romans1_16

We’re starting a new series called FUELed as we take a closer look at the Holy Spirit and His role in our lives. Jesus promised His disciples they would not be left alone. He gave them the Holy Spirit to be their Helper and Guide. But what does that mean for us today?   Sometimes we try to live out our faith in our own strength. We go to church, read our Bibles, and do our best, but we can still struggle. God never intended for us to follow Jesus on our own. The Holy Spirit is essential to living the life God has called us to live.   So how do we experience a Spirit-filled life? It starts with learning to recognize His leading, choosing to follow, and surrendering control to Him. We don’t just need to know about the Holy Spirit. We need to let Him work in us and through us. Are you ready to stop running on empty and start following the Spirit?   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Reach out to us on our website CONTACT US page. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.   Video premieres on our YouTube channel at 10am. Be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE.   #StJoeCofC #ComeAndSee #Unashamed2026 #LivingFaithOutLoud #Romans1_16

Over the past several weeks, we’ve been exploring The Standard and what it really means to follow Jesus. This week, we’re talking about what it looks like to make discipleship a way of life. Following Jesus isn’t something we simply believe. It’s something we practice every day.   A healthy spiritual life doesn’t happen by accident. Like a garden, it takes time, attention, and care. We have to be intentional about what we let shape us. We have to learn to let go of what pulls us away from God and make room for His Spirit to lead us.   The goal is simple, but it takes commitment: to become more like Jesus. That’s what The Standard has been about all along. It’s a daily journey of choosing Jesus, growing in Him, and allowing His Spirit to shape every part of our lives. When we make space for God to work in us, He can produce something beautiful.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Reach out to us on our website CONTACT US page. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.   Video premieres on our YouTube channel at 10am. Be sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE.   #StJoeCofC #ComeAndSee #Unashamed2026 #LivingFaithOutLoud #Romans1_16

What happens in our minds matters. As we continue our series, The Standard, we’re looking at how discipleship begins with the way we think. Romans 12:2 reminds us not to simply follow the patterns around us, but to allow God to transform us from the inside out.   Our attention is pulled in a thousand directions every day. What we focus on shapes us. The thoughts we dwell on can affect our words, our choices, and even the way we see our circumstances. Following Jesus means learning to guard our minds and focus on what is true and good.   The good news is that we don’t have to stay the way we are. God is still transforming us. Your past doesn’t have the final word. Your mistakes don’t have the final word. God’s transforming power is greater than your former condition. Join us for The Standard: A Mindset of Discipleship.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

What does it really look like to follow Jesus? We’re continuing our series The Standard and looking at why discipleship was never meant to be a solo journey. Jesus called people to follow Him, but He also called them into community. We grow when we walk alongside others.   A healthy church is more than a place we attend. It’s a community where we connect, encourage one another, serve together, and keep growing. That kind of community takes intention. It also takes a willingness to step outside our comfort zones.   So what kind of church do we want to be? What kind of disciple do we want to become? Following Jesus means more than believing in Him. It means learning to live like Him. And we’re called to do it together.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

We’re starting a new series called The Standard, and we’re taking a look at what it really means to follow Jesus. Being a disciple is more than simply believing in Him. It’s learning to live like Him. 1 John 2:6 gives us a clear picture: if we say we live in Jesus, our lives should reflect His.   Following Jesus takes more than good intentions. It takes training, growth, and intentional choices. We can spend our lives becoming really good at many things, yet miss what matters most. Discipleship is about allowing Jesus to shape every area of our lives.   So here’s the question: Do you really want to become more like Jesus? And are you willing to put in the work to get there? This week, we’re looking at the vision Jesus has for His disciples and what it means to rise to The Standard.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

For the last several weeks, we’ve been exploring World Changing Prayers and discovering what happens when we bring our hearts, our struggles, and our faith to God. Today, we finish the series with Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel 1-2.   Sometimes prayer comes from a place of deep pain. Hannah knew what it meant to pray, wait, and wonder if God was listening. Her story reminds us that we can come to God honestly. We don’t have to hide our brokenness.   Hannah’s story also reminds us that we don’t always see the bigger picture. God may be working in ways we cannot see. His timing may not be our timing. But He is still God, and He is still at work. Sometimes our greatest moments of faith begin when we finally surrender it all to Him.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

We all love the mountaintop moments. Those times when God feels close and everything seems clear. But what happens when we come back down? Elijah experienced an incredible victory, yet soon found himself discouraged, afraid, and questioning everything.   Most of life isn’t lived on the mountaintop. It’s lived in the ordinary moments. The routines. The struggles. The everyday stuff. God doesn’t promise us one mountaintop after another. He calls us to trust Him and listen for His voice, even in the valley.   So what does this have to do with prayer? A powerful prayer life isn’t just about asking God for the next big moment. It’s about learning to seek God and hear His voice right where we are. Even in the ordinary, God is still working. Are you listening?   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

For the past several weeks we have been looking at World Changing Prayers in scripture. Have you ever wondered if God really hears your prayers? Especially when you know your own past?   This week, we look at the story of King Manasseh. His life was filled with rebellion and sin. Yet, when he finally turned to God, his prayer was heard. Manasseh’s story shows us just how powerful a repentant heart can be.   No matter your past, you are not too far from God. His grace, mercy, and compassion are greater than we can imagine. What will it take for God to hear your prayers? Join us as we find out.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

Hezekiah shows us what it looks like to pray when life feels overwhelming. He trusted God, stayed close to Him, and had the courage to face a situation that seemed impossible. When trouble came, he took it straight to God. He asked for help, but he also listened.   But Hezekiah’s prayer was about more than just getting out of trouble. He wanted God’s name to be honored. He wanted God’s kingdom and power to be seen. He trusted that God could step into the situation and change what seemed impossible.   Hezekiah reminds us that prayer really matters. God can move in ways we never expect. What might happen if we prayed with that same kind of faith? What if we focused less on our comfort and more on God's glory? Join us for World Changing Prayer.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

What does it really mean to pursue godliness? It starts with what we desire. Our words, actions, and choices often reveal what is in our hearts. We are challenged to take an honest look at what we are pursuing and whether our lives truly reflect Jesus.   Pursuing God is not about being perfect. It is about becoming more like Jesus. God's Word, prayer, and serving others can shape our hearts and help us grow. Small changes can lead to a deeper desire for the things God loves.   Maybe God is calling you to make a change. Maybe it's time to refocus, let go of something, or take a step closer to Him. Wherever you are in your walk, scripture offers a reminder that there is joy in pursuing God and becoming more like Jesus.   You are invited to join us, in person, each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

Prayer is more than words. It has the power to change hearts, strengthen faith, and draw us closer to God. But what does life-changing prayer really look like?   In today’s message, we'll explore what Scripture teaches about prayer that makes a difference. We'll look at how God works through prayer and why it should be a daily part of every believer's life.   Whether your prayer life is strong or you're not sure where to begin, this message will encourage and challenge you. Come discover how prayer can change more than your circumstances. It can change you.   You are invited to join us in person each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect - Grow - Serve! Just Come & See! ______________________________ Note: Our sermons are posted one week after they are preached. This allows time for editing, provides an added measure of safety, and encourages people to gather for worship in person. The church is more than a sermon. It is a community of believers growing, serving, and worshiping together, something that can only be fully experienced in person.   If you do not have a church home, we would love to help. Please visit www.stjoecofc.com and reach out to us. We would be happy to help you find a Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith.

Join us today as Mike Mills brings us a message that reflects on the blessings of our nation while reminding us that lasting hope is found in God, not in governments or circumstances. Through Scripture and personal stories, we're encouraged to think about the importance of faith, freedom, and living with purpose. It challenges us to consider how our relationship with Christ shapes the way we influence our families, our communities, and the world around us.   Mike offers an encouraging reminder that real change starts at home. By building strong families, living out our faith, and pointing others to Jesus, we can leave a lasting legacy for the next generation. No matter what challenges our culture may face, God is still calling His people to be a light, share His love, and faithfully make a difference wherever He has placed them.   You are invited to join us in person each Sunday Morning at 10am to Connect > Grow > Serve! Just Come & See!

Life is full of loud opinions, hot takes, and people who seem to have all the answers. So how do you know who to listen to? In Proverbs 26, we'll discover that confidence isn't the same as wisdom, and that God gives us practical guidance for navigating difficult people, tricky conversations, and everyday life with grace and good judgment.   God’s Word is packed with real-life wisdom you can put into practice right away. Instead of getting pulled into drama, arguments, or foolishness, we'll learn how to respond in a way that reflects Christ and points others to Him. Have you've ever struggled with difficult relationships, frustrating coworkers, or just trying to stay grounded in today's noisy world Surrounded By Fools?   We'd love to have you join us this Sunday at 10:00 AM as we continue our journey through Proverbs. Come discover how God's wisdom can help you live with confidence, peace, and purpose, no matter what life throws your way!

Happy Father’s Day! Today we want to invite you to think not only about celebrating dads, but about the responsibility men have. Proverbs 25 brings a powerful reminder that the way a life is lived is never neutral, especially for those who are shaping homes and guiding the next generation. The choices made in private, the character formed over time, and the priorities lived out daily all leave a lasting imprint far beyond the moment.   Join us in person on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM as we continue walking through the wisdom of Proverbs and learning how to live it out each day.