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What if everything we have was never really ours to begin with? In a world that encourages us to accumulate more, protect what we've earned, and measure success by what we own, Jesus invites us to see our possessions through a different lens. Kicking off our Storehouse series, Matthew 6 challenges us to consider where we're investing our treasure and what that reveals about our hearts. Rather than building our lives around things that will eventually fade away, we're called to shift our perspective from ownership to stewardship, recognizing that everything we have is ultimately a gift from God. True stewardship begins with three simple truths: God owns it, we manage it, and our hearts follow where we invest it. Whether we have much or little, God calls us to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us for His purposes. When we move beyond an earthly mindset of accumulation and begin investing in what has eternal value, we discover a greater sense of freedom, purpose, and generosity. Ultimately, Jesus isn't after our money—He's after our hearts. As we learn to trust Him with our resources, we're invited to experience the joy of building a treasure that lasts forever.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

Prayer is one of the most powerful ways we connect with God, yet it can also be one of the most misunderstood and neglected practices of our faith. As we conclude our Devoted series, we turn to the example of the early church and their commitment to prayer. More than simply asking God for what we need, prayer is an invitation into a deeper relationship with Him—a practice of dependence, gratitude, surrender, and trust. Whether we're facing overwhelming challenges or celebrating life's blessings, prayer reminds us that we don't have to navigate life in our own strength. We can approach a loving Father who knows our struggles, understands our needs, and welcomes us into His presence. When Jesus' disciples asked Him to teach them how to pray, He gave them a simple but profound model for connecting with God. Through the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11, we discover what it means to approach God with both intimacy and reverence, honor Him for who He is, trust Him for our daily needs, and seek His forgiveness and guidance. Jesus also encourages us to pray with boldness and persistence, confident in the goodness of our Heavenly Father. Prayer isn't about finding the perfect words or convincing God to care—it's about growing closer to the One who already loves us beyond measure and invites us to bring every part of our lives before Him.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

The table has always been more than a place to share a meal. It's where memories are made, relationships are strengthened, and a sense of belonging takes shape. Throughout Scripture, the table holds deep significance, especially in the life of Jesus. At the Last Supper, Jesus transformed an ordinary meal into a powerful reminder of God's redemption, connecting the story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt to the ultimate rescue He would accomplish through His death on the cross. When the early church devoted themselves to the breaking of bread, they were embracing something far greater than a religious tradition—they were remembering the sacrifice of Jesus and celebrating the new life found in Him. Through communion, we're invited to look back and remember what Christ has done, look ahead with hope toward His return, look around at the community of believers gathered together, and look within to examine our own hearts. Whether we're walking through joy, disappointment, uncertainty, or pain, Jesus invites us to meet Him at the table. As we remember His sacrifice and share in the bread and cup, we're reminded that we have been rescued, redeemed, and welcomed into God's family. His invitation remains open, calling us to experience His presence, remember His faithfulness, and live in the hope of what is still to come.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

God created us with a deep need to belong. Just as giant redwood trees gain strength and stability through root systems that intertwine with the trees around them, we were never meant to navigate life or faith alone. The early church understood this and devoted themselves to fellowship- not simply spending time together, but sharing life, participating, serving, and supporting one another. Through the church, God gives us a spiritual family where we can experience the connection and community we were created for. True belonging reminds us that we are not alone, that we are part of a family, and that our lives have a purpose beyond ourselves. Being part of a church community means choosing to show up for one another, making ourselves available, and moving from simply consuming to contributing. As we invest in relationships and serve alongside others, our faith grows stronger and we discover more of the purpose God has for us. Like interconnected roots that help a forest withstand the storms, the people God places around us can strengthen our faith, protect the roots of our lives, and help us become who He created us to be.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

What is shaping your life? We are all being formed by the voices and ideas we consistently listen to, but the early church chose to devote themselves to the apostles' teaching. In a world overflowing with information and opinions, we're invited to make God's Word the foundation that shapes what we believe and who we become. The gospel doesn't simply affirm what we already think—it confronts, challenges, and transforms us as the truth of Jesus takes root in our hearts. At the heart of the apostles' teaching is Jesus: His incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, and exaltation. Jesus came to be with us, died to forgive us, rose to restore us, and ascended to empower us through the Holy Spirit. These truths are more than doctrines to understand—they offer hope, freedom, restoration, and power for everyday life. When the gospel moves beyond words on a page and becomes written on our hearts, it has the power to transform the way we live.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

Where do you turn when you need help? Psalm 121 reminds us that while we often look to other people or even within ourselves for the strength, wisdom, and security we need, neither can carry the weight of our deepest dependence. People can support and encourage us, but they cannot provide what only God can give. And relying solely on our own understanding can lead us away from the One who knows us and sees what lies ahead. Our true help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He never sleeps, never loses sight of us, and faithfully watches over every part of our lives. Instead of depending on our own strength or expecting others to meet needs only God can fulfill, we're invited to look to Him with confidence. Whatever we face, we can trust that God is present, He is our Helper, and He will remain with us now and forever.

What we build our lives on matters. Load Bearing is a Wednesday night teaching series exploring the foundational truths that give strength, stability, and direction to our faith. Together, we’ll look at what it means to build a life that can stand firm through the pressures, challenges, and changes of everyday life.

What we devote ourselves to shapes who we become. In Acts 2, the early church was more than a group of people who believed the same things—they were a community transformed by the Holy Spirit and deeply committed to following the way of Jesus together. Their devotion produced a church marked by unity, generosity, worship, prayer, and genuine care for one another. Rather than simply asking what the early church did, we're invited to consider what it would look like to live with that same kind of devotion today. Acts 2:42 gives us four practices at the heart of this life: devotion to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. These aren't simply church programs or activities to add to an already busy schedule—they're practices that form us into the people God desires us to become. A life of devotion takes time, commitment, and sacrifice, calling us to move from consuming to contributing and from simply trying harder to intentionally training in the way of Jesus.

What would it look like to stop holding back and fully trust God with the life He has given you? In 2 Kings 13, King Jehoash was given an opportunity for complete victory, but he stopped short, leaving arrows in his quiver and settling for less than what God desired for him. His story challenges us to consider the places where we may be living with partial obedience, allowing fear, comfort, or complacency to keep us from fully surrendering to God. We weren't created to settle for a halfhearted faith, but to persevere and faithfully use everything God has entrusted to us. God has placed purpose, potential, and calling within each of us, but potential only makes a difference when we're willing to act on it. That means choosing courage over comfort, making what matters most truly important, and allowing faith to fuel the risks God asks us to take. Rather than leaving this life with arrows still in the quiver, we're invited to trust God completely, step boldly into His calling, and give everything we have to following Jesus.

Special guest speaker Dr. Craig Woodall reminds us that life's storms are inevitable, but they don't have to define us. Even in circumstances God did not orchestrate, He is able to redeem what has been broken and use our hardest seasons to transform us. In the middle of fear, uncertainty, and disappointment, Jesus doesn't remain distant- He meets us right where we are and reminds us that the storm is not the end of our story. How we respond in the storm matters. By taking our thoughts captive and choosing to anchor them in the truth of who God is, we can resist allowing our circumstances to determine our hope. And when it feels like nothing is changing, one small word can reshape our perspective: yet. What God hasn't done yet doesn't mean He isn't working, and the storm we're facing today may become the place where we experience His presence and redemption in a whole new way.