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Faithfulness means: I keep saying yes, even when obedience costs me something. Pastor Chris continued in our series on the book of Philippians with a powerful message on what it means to be quietly faithful. He taught that we should care about what Jesus cares about, let our character speak for us, be faithful when it costs something, and honor the people who quietly show up. Gifting can get you in the room but character determines what happens after you get there. How will you choose to develop your character this week?

Gratitude and grumbling can’t rule the same heart at the same time. Pastor Chris continued in our series in the book of Philippians with a powerful word about what it means to walk in faith and stand on the Word of God. He taught that we need to work out what God put in, stop complaining about everything, shine where God put us, and hold on to what gives life.  God may have you exactly where He wants you because somebody there needs the light that’s in you. How will you shine that light this week?

The closer you get to Jesus, the harder it becomes to stay impressed with yourself. Pastor Chris brought an incredible message today about unity, humility, and leadership in our daily lives. He taught that you should fight for unity, not your way, stop making everything about you, lead with humility, and quit trying to be seen. You don’t have to announce what God already saw. He is a God who sees your faithfulness. The cure for a life centered on me is a life centered on Him. How will you shift your perspective to center your thoughts on Him this week?

Success isn’t doing everything. Success is being faithful with your thing. Pastor Chris brought the third part in our Forward series on the book of Philippians with a powerful word about what it means to live life with purpose. He taught that we are called to live for something bigger than yourself, build our lives around what we can't lose, let our lives match our gospel, and move forward together. You don't have to stand alone. Will you link arms with someone as we walk in the ways of Christ this week?

Never underestimate the power of somebody watching you remain faithful. Pastor Chris continued in our series on the book of Philippians today with a teaching on what it means to stick to the mission when the method changes far more than you expected. He taught that your limitation can be someone else’s access to Jesus, your courage can become contagious, don’t let comparison distract you from your calling, and keep the main thing the main thing.  Sometimes your faith becomes somebody else’s permission to believe God again. Will you hold onto the mission when the method has changed this week?

You don’t have to see something big to know God is doing something significant. Pastor Chris kicked off a brand new series called Forward about the book of Philippians and man, it was GOOD!  He taught that God can start something great in an unlikely place, what tried to stop you may actually move you forward, and God finishes what He starts.  Your circumstances don’t get to vote on whether God is worthy. Will you live like His is, no matter the circumstances this week?

Being anchored doesn’t mean you’ve never been shaken. It means you’re connected to something stronger than what’s shaking you! Pastor Chris finished up our Anchored series today with a message that is for everyone. He taught that we must know who our enemy is, we don’t have to run from what God gave us the power to resist, we are not the only ones in the fight, and this is not how our story ends. The presence of a battle does not mean the absence of God! How will that fact inform your week?

Kingdom leadership is more about position than about title.  Pastor Chris brought a an incredibly powerful message about the way that Jesus led and calls us to lead. He taught that we need to lead by example, not by control, humility attracts what pride repels, don’t force the door God hasn’t opened yet, and cast our cares, don’t carry them.  Don’t let the wait make you question the Word of the Lord. He is a promise-keeper and it is up to us to trust Him for who He is. Will you trust Him this week?

Sometimes you don't discover that God can keep you in the fire until you're standing in one. Pastor Chris preached a deeply personal message today that so displayed the power of God in our lives. He taught about being anchored in the fire and said that we need to stop being surprised by the fire, stop wasting what the fire can produce, make sure your suffering is for the right reasons, and trust God with what you can’t control.  Faith isn't always knowing what God is doing. Sometimes faith is knowing God well enough to trust Him when you don't. Will you choose to trust Him this week?

You are not waiting on eternity. You are preparing for eternity by how you live today. Pastor Chris was back in the pulpit today with a message that everyone needs to hear. He taught that with the short time we have in mind, we must stay clear enough to pray, love deep enough to cover, make room without complaining, and don’t waste what God has put in you.  God has never needed you to have what somebody else has. He just needs you to surrender what He put in YOUR hands. How will you use what you have for His glory this week?

Jesus took the told way away and announced that a new way was coming.  Pastor Jacob took to the pulpit today and brought a powerful message about the way Jesus foretold His own story through The Wedding at Cana. Instead of going to God, God has come to us and we become His people. The old way was good. The new way is better. Jesus’ way is better.

Victory under pressure begins with decisions made before the pressure arrives. Pastor Chris preached an incredible and timely message about how the future should change how you live today. He taught that we must decide before the pressure begins, stop feeding dead appetites, don’t be surprised when they don’t understand, and live for the audience that matters. There is a throne that is above every opinion. Will you wholeheartedly submit to that throne this week?

Don’t let temporary pressure convince you you’ve lost an eternal promise! Pastor Chris brought a powerful and transformative message today about being anchored under pressure. He taught that blessed is not the same thing as comfortable, settle who sits on the throne, live so hopeful that they have to ask, and to make sure the accusation doesn’t fit. You can’t control what people say about you but you can control whether it's true. How will that change how you stay anchored under pressure this week?

There is always a cost to worshipping God in the manner that He is worthy of. Our worship pastor, Josh Young, brought a powerful message this morning about the cost associated with worshipping the God of the universe. He taught that worship carries a cost, revelation determines our response, and that it isn’t only about what is offered, but also what we are still holding onto.  The fear of the Lord leads to surrender, and surrender opens us to deeper friendship with God. Are you willing to give up the temporary for intimacy with Jesus?

We are living in the golden age of outrage. The way that we treat people is deeply connected to the way we walk with our God. Pastor Chris preached an incredible message about the power of remaining anchored together. He taught that we are called to love the family that we have, not the fantasy that we have created. Your words build the world you have to live in. What kind of world will you build?