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Jesus caused all kinds of trouble. He turned water into wine, rebuked religious leaders, talked about uncomfortable topics, and refused to quit when told to stop. In our opening passage, Jesus even flipped tables, chased people with a whip, and caused a giant mess. This among other troublemaking ways, eventually lead to His arrest and crucifixion but even then He continued causing trouble by rising from the dead. Listen in as we discover how to cause the best kind of trouble for the Kingdom of God.

We weren’t meant to follow Jesus alone. God designed us to grow through community, learning from one another, and becoming more like Christ together. As we wrap up our ‘Get Wisdom’ series, Natalie explores three practical ways to grow in wisdom.

In a world competing for our attention, stability comes from rooting ourselves in God's grace in two ways: 1) pursuing a holy life and 2) living with a healthy fear of the Lord. Both of these lead to wisdom in an unsteady world.

In a world that celebrates speed, efficiency, and knowledge — how can we seek & celebrate wisdom from God? In a world that rewards shortcuts, how can we embrace the journey? In ‘Get Wisdom’ we’re seeking God’s way of spiritual maturity and we might be surprised at scripture’s invitation on how we can grow. Listen in as Jeff encourages us to embrace the journey, ask for help, and stay single-minded through the process.

We love our missions partner: Convoy of Hope. Listen in as Jeff explains the local, domestic, and international impact we get to join through Convoy of Hope’s efforts. Through this long-standing partnership we also get to do consistent work in Zimbabwe and some team members will join Jeff to discuss their recent work. The call to action? Give ‘One Day’s’ wage to care for the poor!

Jeff finishes our series by talking about two of the main purposes of the Holy Spirit: to produce fruit in your life and empower you with gifts. The promise of the scriptures are clear: you don’t have to choose between the fruit of the Spirit and the gifts — Christianity offers a both/and reality not an either/or. Listen in as we explore the Bible’s promises to both transform us and move through us.

What does it mean to be people who are led by the Holy Spirit? Jesus teaches that the Holy Spirit is close to those who love Him -- advocating for them and teaching them everything they need. In this talk we will learn from Jesus about how the Holy Spirit teaches us and guides us in our daily lives.

We continue our series on ‘The Holy Ghost’ by discovering one of God’s great promises to our current generation: the gift of peace. When the Holy Spirit comes into a believer’s life, we are promised the peace of God, but most Christians would admit that the peace of God feels distant and fleeting compared to ever-present and on-going. Listen in as Jeff explores John 14 and provides a few insights on how the peace of Christ can be experienced today.

Many Christians try to follow God without His power and presence. We academically approach God like He’s only someone to trust & agree with compared to someone who wants to empower us with the Holy Spirit. As Jeff opens our new series, The Holy Ghost, let’s seek God for all the power He’s promised us, trusting we will do the ‘same & even greater works,’ because of God’s Holy Spirit in and through us.

Jeff closes our series on surrender by reading one of the final moments Jesus walked the earth. The night He was betrayed, arrested, and lead away to His death demonstrated how even Jesus Christ had to surrender His power. What would it look like to live by this same example? How can we surrender our power and yield to the guidance and direction of God? Listen in as we close this series through a powerful message about how power and surrender meet in the life of Jesus.

Jeff continues our series by exploring three different passages that all ask the question: “How is this possible?” The Christian life often requires us to surrender our understanding: of how life works, of how the Spirit moves, and of how we can experience God. What’s holding you back from a deeper level of surrender — listen in as we embrace the truth of Christ together.

What if life wasn’t about trying harder, but trusting deeper? Join us as Jeff begins a 3-week series all about surrender. In today’s passage we discover that every good thing we have comes from God, He is the start of the show, and as we increase in surrender it actually brings joy to our life (not loss). May God continue to help us live a life of absolute surrender.

What does it look like to trust God when we feel captive, afraid, or like we’re not enough? As we wrap up our summer series in Jeremiah, we look at Jeremiah 33:14–16 and the powerful promise of a coming Savior. Because of Jesus, we can be saved from the things that hold us captive, experience the safety of God’s presence, and receive the righteousness of Christ rather than trying to prove ourselves. Discover the hope found in the name Yahweh Tsidkenu—The LORD Is Our Righteousness.

Jeremiah 29:11 is one of the most famous Bible verses — a passage the promises good things, a wonderful future, and a powerful hope. But without the context, we can sometimes miss the deeper meaning. The surrounding verses remind us that we are called to be ‘resident missionary’s,’ to plant and establish our lives where God calls us, and to build a foundational faith that gets passed on for generations to come. Then, from this place of being resident missionary’s, we can point people to the wonderful vision and hope of Jesus Christ — the One who has come to make all things new.

Ever hear the phrase: “Follow Your Heart”? Ever follow your heart with no abandon? Jeff continues our series by opening to Jeremiah 17 and contrasting what happens when humans follow their own heart versus following the Lord. Thankfully, God has not left us to ourselves but promised to transform all things — including our minds, hearts, and lives.