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Today, Chad and Robert start a new conversation about The Great Commission, the last words Jesus gave to His disciples before he ascended back to heaven. They talk about why churches drift toward their own preferences, how to stay relevant without watering down the truth, and why following Jesus is ultimately about your next step of obedience. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:45 What Is the Great Commission? 01:59 The Most Important Word in the Great Commission 04:40 We Were All “Them” Once 06:23 Why Churches Start to Die 08:05 Thinking Like Missionaries 09:54 Not Built Around Our Preferences 11:42 Strong Center, Soft Edges 13:46 Making It Easy to Come to Faith 15:08 A Savior Person, Not a Behavior Person 17:05 You’re a Missionary Too 18:18 What Did Jesus Command? 19:32 The Older Brother and the Sin of Apathy 21:30 Redefining Maturity 23:49 Getting on Mission With Jesus

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about how the core of church is the community that walks out faith together like family. They offer valuable insights on moving from a consumer to contributor in the church, and how to stay connected even when you disagree. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters 01:58 The Church Isn’t a Building 03:43 Why Watching Online Isn’t Enough 05:44 The Brothers Who Never Connected 09:30 Why Serving Serves You 13:03 Don’t Be a Spoiled Orphan 13:41 Leaving Over One Disagreement 16:41 Why We’re Always Fired Up 19:45 Disagreeing Like Grown-Ups 22:14 One Family From Different Backgrounds 24:49 What the Brothers Could Learn From Each Other 27:20 Who Do You Let Love You? 29:13 Don’t Just Come to Church. Be the Church.

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why grace makes us want to love God more rather than less, how to tell when you’re drifting into a transactional faith, and why real freedom comes through humility, honesty, and community. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:34 If God Forgives, Why Not Keep Sinning? 03:09 What Is Sin, Really? 05:04 Real Righteousness Is Greater Than the Law 06:14 The Older Brother’s Blind Spot 07:28 Why Sin Is Relational 10:37 Getting Off the Hamster Wheel 16:09 A Covenant of Grace 17:51 Why Immature Faith Needs Rules 21:02 How to Know You’re Drifting 22:47 Stepping Into the Light 27:29 No Humility, No Grace 28:31 Growing Through Pain

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about why we tend to create God in our own image, what holiness actually means, and how following Jesus is neither rule-keeping religion nor the absence of devotion, but a real relationship built on trust. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters 00:56 How Do People See God? 02:41 God Is Not Who We Think He Is 05:44 Putting a Human Filter on God 07:25 The Real God Will Frustrate You 09:42 How the Holy Spirit Reveals God 10:59 What Holiness Really Means 14:56 You Can't Earn Your Way to God 17:26 Christianity Is a Relationship 19:30 Both Sons Want the Father's Stuff 24:21 Why Grace Asks for Everything 27:45 Falling in Love With God

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the older brother in Jesus’ story of the two sons and the danger of self-righteousness, comparison, and resentment. They talk about why rule-keeping can’t save us, why grace will never feel fair, and how gratitude helps us understand just how much we’ve already been given. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:00 Why Jesus Taught in Stories 02:25 Why Our Souls Long for Something More 05:50 Grace vs. Religion 07:06 Who Is the Older Brother? 08:42 The Lostness of the Older Brother 10:58 Why Self-Salvation Never Works 12:11 Jesus Is the Way 13:13 The Problem With Both Brothers 14:43 Rules, Love, and Relationship 16:12 Resentment and the Older Brother Heart 17:34 Do You Really Want Fair? 19:44 Comparison Steals Your Joy 21:38 Grace Isn’t Fair 23:04 How Do We Enter the Party? 23:22 Gratitude Changes Everything 27:00 Grace Produces Gratitude

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the prodigal son's story and how what he believed about life, led to his rebellion.They talk about why we keep believing that same lie, what rock bottom can teach us, and the difference between admitting you’re wrong and actually repenting. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:47 What Does “Prodigal” Mean? 03:29 The Radical Grace of God 06:13 Learning to Believe That Jesus Loves You 08:07 Childlike Faith and Healing 10:42 When the Holy Spirit Reveals Something 12:59 God Wants to Heal the Whole Person 14:02 Relationships Matter More Than Religion 15:52 The Younger Brother’s Rebellion 18:00 Why We Think We’ll Be the Exception 20:17 The Prodigal Son and the Story of Humanity 23:21 What Rock Bottom Can Teach You 26:14 What Repentance Really Means 28:02 How Grace Changes You

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack Luke 15 and the heart of the Father toward both the rebellious younger brother and the religious older brother. They talk about how pride, self-righteousness, and how trying to save ourselves can leave us just as far from God as obvious rebellion. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:44 What Is Relational Theology? 03:05 The Bible Is About Relationships 05:42 The Three Parables of Luke 15 06:20 Why It’s Really a Tale of Two Sons 08:02 Both Sons Are Lost 09:32 God Is Not Who You Think He Is 12:46 Why Jesus Offended Religious People 13:32 Rebellion and Religion 15:02 You Can Be Lost by Being Good 17:00 The Jesus Path 18:00 Why the Father Lets the Son Fail 20:23 Love, Suffering, and the Heart of the Father 22:58 Which Brother Are You? 24:14 Grace Is Where the Party Is

In this podcast, Chad and Robert talk about what Jesus actually meant when He spoke about the church: a movement of people sent into the world to help others meet, know, and follow Him. They discuss the Great Commission, spiritual gifts, serving, generosity, and why every follower of Jesus has a part to play. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:40 You Don’t Go to Church. You Are the Church 02:53 What Is the Purpose of the Church? 05:34 The Great Commission 06:14 How the Church Became a Movement 07:56 The Holy Spirit Sends Us Out 09:13 Every Christian Is a Missionary 10:51 Why the Church Exists for People Not Here Yet 12:27 You Were Saved for a Purpose 14:10 You Might Be the Only Bible Someone Reads 15:01 You’re a Witness, Not a Salesman 16:22 Why Spiritual Gifts Matter 18:07 Stop Consuming. Start Contributing. 20:39 Why Serving Changes You

In this episode, Chad sits down with Pastor Ricky Jenkins to talk about what they’re seeing God do in churches across the country, why more Christians are rediscovering the work of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of being both grounded in Scripture and led by the Spirit. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:48 Meet Pastor Ricky Jenkins 03:17 What Is the Holy Spirit Doing Right Now? 05:29 Signs of Spiritual Renewal 07:07 Why Young Men Are Returning to Church 08:04 What Does Revival Actually Mean? 10:22 Hundreds Responding to Jesus 11:46 Ricky’s Background With the Holy Spirit 14:52 Bringing Word and Spirit Back Together 16:07 Making Room for the Holy Spirit 18:18 Stop Treating the Holy Spirit Like a Force 19:06 The Holy Spirit Makes Faith Relational 20:46 Learning to Sit in God’s Presence 23:41 God Likes Being Around You 25:16 What Shalom Really Means 27:38 Finding Peace in a Difficult Season

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about Jesus as judge, the two different judgments described in Scripture, and what it means for both believers and unbelievers. They discuss rewards, stewardship, calling, heaven and hell, and why Christians do not have to fear condemnation. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 03:57 Jesus Is Coming Back as Judge 05:25 What Revelation Really Shows Us 08:45 Why Jesus Already Wins 11:01 The Two Judgments Explained 11:55 How Believers Will Be Evaluated 13:22 Don’t Waste Your Life 15:21 Calling vs. Potential 17:42 Salvation and Stewardship 18:19 The Book of Life 19:48 What Happens to Those Who Reject Jesus? 21:22 Why You Should Receive Jesus Now 24:59 How to Receive Jesus

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about the difference between religion and the gospel, why we struggle to receive something we cannot earn, how grace changes our identity, and why the gospel is not just where faith begins, it's where we continue to live. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:55 What Is the Gospel? 02:01 Jesus Is the Cornerstone 03:32 Good News, Not Advice 04:20 Why Christianity Is Different 08:14 Why We Try to Earn God’s Love 09:30 Grace, Faith, and Trust 11:28 Shame vs. Godly Sorrow 13:33 Your Identity as a Child of God 15:11 When Grace Gets Hold of You 17:28 Grace Produces Gratitude and Joy 18:08 Grace and Truth Belong Together 19:32 The Gospel Is a Relationship 21:39 How to Explain the Gospel Simply 24:07 Trust and Receive

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the next line of the Apostles’ Creed and talk about the Trinity, the virgin birth, and why Jesus had to be fully God and fully human. They explain why His sinless life mattered, how His death became the perfect sacrifice for sin, and why the resurrection confirms that His work was enough. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:58 What Christians Believe About Jesus 03:54 Understanding the Trinity 06:21 Why the Trinity Matters 07:46 Why Christians Believe Jesus Is God 09:17 The Virgin Birth Explained 10:55 Why Jesus Had to Be Born Without Sin 13:31 Why Jesus Had to Be the Perfect Sacrifice 14:25 Fully God and Fully Human 16:28 Why Jesus Had to Become Human 18:57 Abraham, Isaac, and the Coming Sacrifice 21:34 The Great Exchange 22:20 Jesus Is the Hope of the World 23:31 The Gospel Was Foreshadowed From the Beginning

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack the opening line of the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.” They discuss what it means for God to be both great and good, why love requires freedom, and how human choice brought brokenness into the world. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:28 God the Father Almighty 03:12 What It Means to Call God Father 03:54 God Is Both Loving and Holy 06:11 The Power and Holiness of God 09:09 God Is Great and God Is Good 10:20 If God Is Good, Why Does Evil Exist? 11:28 Free Will, Love, and Human Choice 13:08 There Is an Expiration on Evil 15:01 Why Theological Answers Don’t Always Feel Satisfying 18:28 What Are You Choosing Today? 20:27 God Is Good, and That’s Enough 23:25 Building Your Life on What You Believe

What do Christians actually believe, and why does it matter? In this episode, Chad and Robert introduce the Apostles’ Creed and explore the core beliefs that have united followers of Jesus for centuries. They discuss why doctrine matters, how our view of God shapes our entire worldview, and the difference between essential Christian beliefs and personal preferences. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:46 What Is the Apostles’ Creed? 01:32 Why Doctrine Matters 03:09 The Core Beliefs of Christianity 05:28 Major Beliefs vs. Minor Differences 06:36 How Your View of God Shapes Your Life 08:12 Why Teach the Apostles’ Creed Now? 09:19 Reading the Apostles’ Creed 10:28 Did Jesus Descend Into Hell? 14:39 Faith, Mystery, and the Spiritual Realm 19:38 Can Catholics and Protestants Both Follow Jesus? 23:53 Different Expressions of the Same Faith 26:45 Jesus Transforms Character, Not Personality 28:27 Do You Really Believe This?

Grief does not follow a schedule. It comes in waves, catches us off guard, and cannot always be fixed by the people around us. In this honest conversation, Chad and Robert talk about walking through pain, resisting the urge to numb it, being honest with God, and doing the next right thing each day. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:42 An Honest Conversation About Grief 03:07 When Grief Hits Like a Wave 05:17 Stop Trying to Medicate the Pain 08:44 Why You Need Safe People 11:26 Do the Next Right Thing 14:09 How to Help Someone Who Is Grieving 19:38 What to Do When You’re Angry With God 24:11 How to Prepare for a Hard Season 27:49 Fix Your Eyes on the Horizon 29:16 Decide What You Will Not Do 31:27 How to Grieve Without Destroying Your Life