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In this sermon series, Before the Ballot, we’re exploring how our discipleship to Jesus shapes and forms our view of politics, our role as citizens, our civic responsibility, and the way we engage a divided world. In a cultural moment where political identity can easily become part of our identity, we’re taking a step back and asking:What does it look like to be formed by Jesus before we are formed by a political party, candidate, ideology, or platform?This series isn't about telling you what to vote for. It’s about considering who is forming you as you decide how to live, think, speak, and participate. Because before the ballot, there is discipleship.Whether you’re joining our church service live or watching the replay, we’re glad you’re here. We pray today’s worship and message encourage you, strengthen your faith, and help you take your next step with Jesus.

What does following Jesus have to do with politics? A lot more—and perhaps something deeper—than we realize.In this sermon series, Before the Ballot, we’re exploring how our discipleship to Jesus shapes and forms our view of politics, our role as citizens, our civic responsibility, and the way we engage a divided world. In a cultural moment where political identity can easily become part of our identity, we’re taking a step back and asking:What does it look like to be formed by Jesus before we are formed by a political party, candidate, ideology, or platform?This series isn't about telling you what to vote for. It’s about considering who is forming you as you decide how to live, think, speak, and participate. Because before the ballot, there is discipleship.

What does following Jesus have to do with politics? A lot more—and perhaps something deeper—than we realize.In this new sermon series, Before the Ballot, we’re exploring how our discipleship to Jesus shapes and forms our view of politics, our role as citizens, our civic responsibility, and the way we engage a divided world. In a cultural moment where political identity can easily become part of our identity, we’re taking a step back and asking:What does it look like to be formed by Jesus before we are formed by a political party, candidate, ideology, or platform?This series isn't about telling you what to vote for. It’s about considering who is forming you as you decide how to live, think, speak, and participate. Because before the ballot, there is discipleship.

What does following Jesus have to do with politics? A lot more—and perhaps something deeper—than we realize.In this new sermon series, Before the Ballot, we’re exploring how our discipleship to Jesus shapes and forms our view of politics, our role as citizens, our civic responsibility, and the way we engage a divided world. In a cultural moment where political identity can easily become part of our identity, we’re taking a step back and asking:What does it look like to be formed by Jesus before we are formed by a political party, candidate, ideology, or platform?This series isn't about telling you what to vote for. It’s about considering who is forming you as you decide how to live, think, speak, and participate. Because before the ballot, there is discipleship.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most.Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most.Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most.Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live.Whether you’re joining our church service live or watching the replay, we’re glad you’re here. We pray today’s worship and message encourage you, strengthen your faith, and help you take your next step with Jesus.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most.Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a new sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most. Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a new sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live. Whether you’re joining our church service live or watching the replay, we’re glad you’re here. We pray today’s worship and message encourage you, strengthen your faith, and help you take your next step with Jesus.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most. Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a new sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live. Whether you’re joining our church service live or watching the replay, we’re glad you’re here. We pray today’s worship and message encourage you, strengthen your faith, and help you take your next step with Jesus. New to FWC? Fill out our online Connect Card: https://visit.fwcsmithville.com/connect Learn more about Smithville Family Worship Center and stay connected through our website and social media: @fwcsmithville #BackToLife #1Thessalonians #ChurchOnline #ChristianSermon #PracticalFaith #Jesus #FWCSmithville

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most. Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a new sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live. Whether you’re joining our church service live or watching the replay, we’re glad you’re here. We pray today’s worship and message encourage you, strengthen your faith, and help you take your next step with Jesus.

Life gets full fast. Schedules fill up, routines return, pressure builds—and before long, we can find ourselves moving through life without staying centered on what matters most.Join us for Back to Life: Practical Faith for a New Season, a new sermon series through 1 Thessalonians. Together, we’ll discover how the gospel reshapes everyday life—our priorities, relationships, habits, struggles, grief, and hope. This series is about more than getting back into a routine. It’s about coming back to the life Jesus calls us to live.

Acquaintance vs. Abiding is a two-part series exploring the difference between simply knowing about Jesus and truly remaining in Him. Discover how an abiding relationship with Christ transforms our identity, shapes our daily lives, and produces lasting spiritual fruit.

Acquaintance vs. Abiding is a two-part series exploring the difference between simply knowing about Jesus and truly remaining in Him. Discover how an abiding relationship with Christ transforms our identity, shapes our daily lives, and produces lasting spiritual fruit.

Sharing your faith doesn’t have to feel like a sales pitch, a hostage negotiation, or the world’s most awkward elevator conversation.In "Don’t Make It Weird", we’re talking about how ordinary followers of Jesus can share the hope of the Gospel with clarity, courage, and compassion—without forcing “So… have you thought about eternity lately?” into every conversation.Whether evangelism makes you nervous, unsure what to say, or tempted to fake a phone call and leave the room, this series will help you take simple, faithful steps toward pointing people to Jesus.Join us as we learn how to share our faith without making it weird.