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What if you already carry something that could make a difference in someone else’s life? We often think purpose has to look big, public, or impressive. But gifts can show up in the way you encourage, serve, lead, create, welcome, pray, teach, notice, or simply say yes when an opportunity is in front of you. In this message, we’ll explore what it means to recognize what God has placed in your hands, develop it, and stop waiting for the perfect moment to use it. Your gift was given to you—but it was never given just for you. Embracing your assignment means paying attention to the unique burdens, people, and spaces where your presence naturally brings life. Want to go deeper? Explore our Holy Spirit Commune interactive map for this week’s devotional and additional resources to help you continue growing. You’ll also find the Gifts beacon, where you can take the next step in discovering the gifts God may have placed in you. Explore the map here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/grovemap Want to follow along or revisit today’s teaching? Find the message notes here: http://bible.com/events/49669075 Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You Belong here!

Sometimes we look at our limitations, setbacks, waiting, or past failures and assume they define what is possible. But God often works differently. Before He changes what is around us, He may first change the way we see. In this message, we’ll talk about vision — how the Holy Spirit helps us see beyond our current circumstances, recognize what God may be forming in us, and believe there could be more ahead than we can see right now. Maybe you’re not stuck. Maybe your perspective is being prepared for what’s next. Find the notes of this message here: https://bible.com/events/49665740 You can dive even deeper with our daily devotionals here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/depthsofprayer Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You Belong here!

You were never meant to carry life, faith, or growth by yourself. In a world where many people feel connected online but isolated in real life, God invites us into something deeper: Spirit-formed community. In this message from Holy Spirit Commune, we explore why community matters, how the Holy Spirit forms us through relationships, and why walking with others is part of becoming who God created us to be. This video explores the power of built-in support systems and shared strengths, offering an open invitation to step out of isolation and find your place in a meaningful, supportive community. Don’t walk alone. Step into the community you were made for. Find the notes of this message here: https://bible.com/events/49662464 You can dive even deeper with our daily devotionals here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/depthsofprayer Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

You don’t have to have everything figured out to talk to God. You don’t even have to be sure He’s listening. Start with a simple prayer, bring Him what you’re carrying, and see what happens when you give God a chance to meet you where you are. Find the notes of this message here: https://www.bible.com/events/49659697 You can dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/depthsofprayer Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Maybe you felt overwhelmed, distracted, tired, numb, or unsure if God was even listening. Prayer can feel hard when life is heavy and words don’t come easily. But Spirit-filled prayer is not about performing the perfect words. It is about coming honestly before God and learning to depend on the Holy Spirit, who helps us pray even when we feel weak. In this message, we’ll talk about what it means to pray when words run out — and how the Spirit meets us there. Find the notes of this message here: https://bible.com/events/49656496 You can dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Have you ever felt tired of repeating the same patterns, reacting the same way, or fighting the same battles even though you want to change? Real transformation is not just about trying harder, looking better, or making temporary improvements. It is about allowing God to work deeper than behavior — into the places where habits, thoughts, wounds, and choices are formed. In this message, we’ll talk about what it means to stop living the same and step into the transformed life God created you for. Find the notes of this message here: https://www.bible.com/events/49653657 You can dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

In health, faith, relationships, habits, and personal growth, it is easy to chase big moments and quick change. But real transformation is rarely built overnight. It is built through small, faithful steps repeated over time. In this message, we’ll look at why consistency matters, how daily rhythms shape who we become, and why God is not asking you to be perfect — He is inviting you to keep showing up. If you feel tired of starting over, this message will encourage you to take the next faithful step. Spiritual growth happens through the small, ordinary rhythms of Scripture, prayer, worship, obedience, and daily communion with the Holy Spirit. Find the notes of this message here: https://www.bible.com/events/49650025 You can dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

We live in a world where almost anything can be edited, filtered, generated, or made to look real. But real transformation cannot be faked. The Fruit of the Spirit is not about performing a better version of yourself. It is about what begins to grow in you when the Holy Spirit is truly at work — love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. In this message, we’ll look at the kind of change that goes deeper than appearance, emotion, or behavior. Because when the Spirit transforms you, the fruit will show. You can dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

In a world full of noise, hurry, pressure, and distractions, it can be easy to miss the small ways God may be leading us. What if that nudge to pause, pray, forgive, encourage someone, step away, or take the next step is not random? What if the Holy Spirit is inviting you to pay attention and respond? In this message, we’ll talk about sensitivity to the Spirit — what it means to notice His leading in everyday life and how learning to respond can shape the way we follow Jesus, make decisions, and walk in freedom. Find the notes for this message here: http://bible.com/events/49638506 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

The hardest decisions often require the deepest trust. What if the life you are looking for is waiting on the other side of your obedience? Notes can be found in the YouVersion app under Events. (Available for a week only, so click “save” if you want for later.) Find the notes here: http://bible.com/events/49638506 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Every day, we are surrounded by voices telling us what to believe, what to choose, who to trust, and where to go next. But not every voice deserves your attention. Not every opportunity is the right one. Not every open door is from God. So how do you know what is true? How do you recognize the difference between wisdom and pressure, peace and comfort, God’s voice and your own emotions? In this message, we’ll talk about discernment; how the Holy Spirit helps us slow down, test what we hear, and take the next faithful step with confidence. Notes can be found in the YouVersion app under Events. (Available for a week only, so click “save” if you want for later.) Find the notes here: http://bible.com/events/49618776 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Have you ever longed to hear God’s voice more clearly? In a world filled with noise, confusion, and endless distractions, God is still speaking to His children. Join us as we discover how to recognize His voice, discern His leading, and grow closer to the Shepherd who knows us by name. If you’ve ever asked, “God, are You speaking to me?” This message is for you. Notes can be found in the YouVersion app under Events. (Available for a week only, so click “save” if you want for later.) Find the notes here: http://bible.com/events/49618776 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Have you ever felt stuck in the same thoughts, fears, lies, or patterns no matter how hard you try to move forward? The Bible tells us that transformation begins with the renewing of the mind. But what does that actually mean when you are overwhelmed, overthinking, anxious, discouraged, or tired of living from the same old mindset? In this message, we’ll look at how God renews the way we think, how truth breaks the power of lies, and how the Holy Spirit leads us into freedom from the inside out. You don’t have to stay trapped in your thoughts. There is a better way to think, live, and follow Jesus. Notes can be found in the YouVersion app under Events. (Available for a week only, so click “save” if you want for later.) Find the notes here: http://bible.com/events/49618774 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!

Learn who you are at the light of what Scripture says and the Holy Spirit.

There are areas of life where willpower is not enough. We need more than motivation, good intentions, or religious routine. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit because He knew we would need real help, real power, and real transformation. This message will invite you to discover what changes when you stop striving alone and start walking with the Spirit. Notes can be found in the YouVersion app under Events. (Available for a week only, so click “save” if you want for later.) Find the notes here: http://bible.com/events/49618764 …and if you want to dive even deeper in this topic, explore the daily devotional based on this week’s message by clicking on the link below: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/mapfreedom Learn more about our church located in Athens, TX, here: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/ Check our SOCIALS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCCAthens/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveccathens/ GIVING: Giving Online: https://www.livewithpurpose.church/give Giving By Mail: 610 ½ Old Tyler Highway Athens, Texas 75751 You belong here!