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What does it mean to “do all things through Christ”? It’s less about accomplishing anything we set our minds to and more about learning to live faithfully in whatever comes. In this message, we explore what it looks like to participate with God—to stay connected, pay attention, be willing to be affected, and respond to where He is moving. We may not know what comes next, but we can learn to move with God along the way.

In this message, Pastor Kurt continues our All Things series by exploring the truth that God is actively at work—bringing what is broken, divided, and fragmented toward reconciliation and restoration in Christ. Even when we can’t see or understand what God is doing, our lives are part of a bigger story with a purpose and direction. We don’t have to hold everything together or force the timing. Instead, we’re invited to trust God, notice where He is already at work, and learn what it looks like to join Him there.

As we begin our new All Things series, we look at the promise of Colossians 1: in Christ, all things hold together. Maybe the invitation isn’t to figure everything out, but to slow down, pay attention, and trust that God is already at work in the pieces we can’t yet see.

As we wrap up the book of Acts, Paul’s story reminds us that our past and struggles don’t disqualify us from being used by God. Through opposition, imprisonment, and hardship, Paul kept sharing the hope of Jesus. The book of Acts may end, but the mission continues. Our stories matter, the gospel is unstoppable, and the same Holy Spirit who empowered Paul is still at work in us today.

Acts ends with a reminder that the Gospel is unstoppable. Through opposition, imprisonment, storms, and uncertainty, Paul continues to follow where the Holy Spirit leads. His journey reminds us that following Jesus doesn’t always mean smooth sailing—but God is still at work. And as Acts comes to an open ending, we’re invited to ask: how will we continue the story?

In Acts 8–12, the Holy Spirit leads the early church beyond its comfort zones and challenges deeply held assumptions about who belongs. Through Philip, Saul, Peter, and others, we see God breaking down barriers and revealing that the good news of Jesus is truly for everyone. This message challenges us to recognize our own blind spots, depend on the Holy Spirit, and ask a different question—not “Who is in and who is out?” but “Who does God want me to love?”

How do we know we're hearing God faithfully? In Acts 15, the early church discovered that discerning God's will was never meant to be a solo journey. God has given us His Word, His Spirit, and one another. As we listen together, we learn not only to recognize God's voice, but also to join Him in His work in the world.

As the early church faced healing, opposition, growth, and persecution, believers discovered that courage comes from the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Through the stories of Peter and Stephen, we're reminded to remain faithful, live in community, and boldly share the hope of Jesus.

As we begin our journey through Acts, we explore the person and work of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the early church. The same Spirit that empowered the first believers continues to guide and equip us today. Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. God calls us into a community marked by prayer, generosity, and a shared mission to love God and love others.

As we conclude our A Living Word for a Dying World series, we're reminded that spiritual growth rarely happens overnight. Like a seed planted in good soil, God's Word quietly takes root, grows, and bears fruit over time. Scripture isn't meant to simply inform us—it's meant to transform us. As we remain rooted in Christ, the Holy Spirit continues to shape us into people who reflect God's love, mercy, and hope to the world around us.

In a world filled with competing voices, how do we recognize the voice of Jesus? Join us as we discover how the Holy Spirit helps us hear, trust, and follow the Good Shepherd through the living Word of God.

We all want a roadmap, but God offers something better—His presence. Discover how learning to trust the voice of the Good Shepherd leads us through life's uncertainties with faith, hope, and confidence.

What if God's Word isn't just meant to comfort us—but to change us? This week we discover that the Living Word lovingly confronts the places in our hearts that need healing, inviting us to see ourselves, others, and our world through the eyes of Jesus. Wherever God's Word is welcomed, restoration begins.

What if the answer to our divided world is simpler than we think? Jesus said, "Love one another as I have loved you." When we truly understand that we are deeply loved by God, we can't help but share that love with others. This week, we're challenged to see the overlooked, include the forgotten, and love the "one sheep" the way Jesus does—because loved people love people.

In the busyness and familiarity of everyday life, it's easy to overlook God's presence. This week's message reminds us that Scripture doesn't just teach us about God—it opens our eyes to where He is already at work. As we spend time in His Word, our souls are revived, our wonder is renewed, and we begin to recognize that Jesus has been walking beside us all along.