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Guest speaker Dr. Tony Evans challenges us to consider what we are building our lives on and whether that foundation can withstand life’s storms. Drawing from Matthew 7:24–27, he explains that the difference between a wise and foolish builder is not simply hearing God’s Word, but putting it into action. While challenges and hardships are inevitable, a life grounded in biblical truth provides the strength and stability needed to endure them. Dr. Evans reminds us that lasting transformation begins when we make God’s Word the foundation of our decisions, relationships, and priorities. Discover how building your life on the right foundation can help you stand firm through whatever storms come your way.

In the final week of the Haggai series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to examine our priorities and consider what it truly means to put God first. Through the book of Haggai, we discover how easily comfort, distractions, and even life's blessings can shift our focus away from God's greater purpose. Pastor Gary reminds us that building God's kingdom isn't just about what we believe, but how we invest our time, talents, and resources. When we seek God's kingdom above our own desires, we open ourselves to the fulfillment and blessings that come from living according to His purpose. This message encourages us to move beyond simply experiencing church and take an active role in what God is doing through His people.

In Week 2 of the Haggai series, Pastor Curt Taylor reminds us that disappointment is a part of life, but it doesn't mean God has abandoned us. Through Haggai 2, we discover how God encouraged His people to remain strong and faithful even when their circumstances didn't match their expectations. Just as the Israelites struggled to see God's plan unfolding, we often face seasons of uncertainty, frustration, and discouragement. Yet God's promise remains the same: He is with us through every challenge, offering strength, peace, and hope for the future. This message encourages us to trust God's faithfulness, persevere through difficult seasons, and remember that our present circumstances don't tell the whole story.

It’s easy to start with good intentions, but over time, distractions and competing priorities can pull us away from what matters most. In Week 1 of our new Haggai series, Pastor Curt Taylor looks at God’s call to “consider your ways” and take an honest look at what our time, energy, and attention reveal about our priorities. Through the story of God’s people returning to rebuild the temple, we see that being busy doesn’t always mean our lives are aligned with God. Haggai reminds us that when our hearts have drifted, God invites us to turn back to Him and take one tangible step toward making Him our priority. As we do, we can trust the same promise God gave His people: “I am with you.”

In the final week of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores what it means for our families and our lives to have a greater purpose. God invites us to be part of something bigger than ourselves and to reflect His love in the way we live. When our faith shapes our everyday lives, even ordinary moments can become opportunities to make a meaningful difference. Rather than simply filling our schedules, we can live with intention and allow God to use us right where we are. Together, we’re called to be a family on mission, sharing the hope and love of Jesus with the world around us.

God designed us to experience faith in community, not to walk through life alone. In Ephesians 2, Pastor Curt Taylor shows how Jesus brings those who were far from God near and tears down the walls that divide us. Through the cross, we are not only reconciled to God, but brought together as members of His family. While meaningful relationships can take time and sometimes feel uncomfortable at first, God uses community to help us face life’s joys and challenges together. When we take intentional steps toward connection, we can experience the kind of deep, lasting community God designed the church to be.

What does it really mean to be part of God’s family? In Week 5 of Family Matters, we discover that belonging to God’s family isn’t something we earn through good behavior, our upbringing, or simply going to church. Through Jesus, God rescues us from sin, forgives our debt, and invites us into His family through faith. Being adopted into God’s family gives us a new identity in Christ and changes the way we live. This message reminds us that no matter our past or family story, the invitation to experience new life and belong to God’s family is open to everyone.

In Week 4 of Family Matters, Pastor Gary Thomas addresses the pain, confusion, and heartbreak that can come with parent-child relationships, especially when children grow older and families experience distance or division. He explores the powerful influences of the world, our spiritual enemy, and our own human nature while reminding parents that they are not solely responsible for the choices or faith of their children. Drawing from Scripture, Gary challenges the idea that perfect parenting guarantees a perfect outcome and encourages parents to release the guilt they may carry when a child chooses a different path. At the same time, he calls both parents and adult children to pursue forgiveness, grace, and reconciliation when it is healthy and wise. Ultimately, this message offers hope that even in the midst of family brokenness, the grace and power of Jesus can bring comfort, healing, and restoration.

In Week 3 of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores what biblical parenting looks like in a world filled with conflicting advice about raising kids. Rather than focusing first on who our children are becoming, he challenges parents to ask a more important question: Who am I becoming? Drawing from Deuteronomy 6 and 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Curt shows how a growing relationship with God overflows into the ordinary, everyday moments of parenting. He explains that love sees the person, serves their good, and helps shape their future as parents move beyond simply managing behavior toward preparing their children for adulthood. Ultimately, healthy parenting begins with experiencing God’s love ourselves and allowing the Holy Spirit to help us reflect that same patient, kind, and faithful love to the next generation.

In Week 2 of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores God’s design for marriage through Ephesians 5, challenging us to move from a consumer mindset to a covenant mindset. Rather than asking whether our spouse is meeting our expectations, biblical marriage calls husbands and wives to follow Jesus through humility, sacrifice, and a commitment to one another. Pastor Curt unpacks the often misunderstood ideas of submission and leadership, showing that both are rooted in putting Jesus first and seeking the good of your spouse. When husbands and wives take ownership of what they can change and ask what it looks like to love one another well, marriage can become a powerful picture of the gospel. Ultimately, a Christ-centered marriage is more than a relationship between two people; it’s an opportunity to show the world the sacrificial, self-giving love of Jesus.

In Week 1 of Family Matters, Pastor Curt Taylor explores why family has always been central to God’s design and how our families shape the people we become. From the opening chapters of Genesis, we see that family was God’s idea, created to form us through love, sacrifice, forgiveness, responsibility, and grace. But sin and selfishness bring brokenness into our relationships, often creating patterns that get passed from one generation to the next. The good news is that our family of origin may explain parts of our story, but it does not have to define our future because Jesus can redeem what is broken and give us new life. As we consider the legacy we've received and the one we're building, we're challenged to intentionally shape the people around us to know, love, and follow Jesus.

In the final week of Everything’s Fine: The Lies We Tell Ourselves, Pastor Curt Taylor explores the final principle of the 12 Steps and the biblical call to share the transformation God has brought into our lives. Through 2 Corinthians 5, he reminds us that the gospel is not simply about changing our behavior, but about becoming a new creation through Jesus. True transformation reaches every part of our lives as we surrender our relationships, choices, habits, ambitions, and future to Christ. As people who were once dead but have been made alive, we are called to become ambassadors for Christ, sharing the hope and reconciliation we have experienced with the people around us. Pastor Curt closes the series with a challenge to consider what God has done in us, where we still need His transforming work, and who needs to hear the story of what He has done in our lives.

In Week 6 of the Everything's Fine: The Lies We Tell Ourselves series, Pastor Gary Thomas explores the power of ongoing spiritual growth through Steps 10 and 11 of the recovery journey. Rather than searching for a quick fix, he challenges us to take an honest inventory of our lives, recognize the patterns that keep us stuck, and intentionally pursue the habits that lead to lasting freedom. Drawing from Colossians, the Psalms, and practical recovery principles, Gary reminds us that real transformation happens as we stay connected to God day after day. He also reveals how our greatest victories come not simply from avoiding sin, but from cultivating a life centered on God's presence through prayer, worship, and obedience. Whether you're battling addiction, unhealthy habits, or everyday struggles, this message offers hope that freedom is found not in perfection, but in continually walking with Jesus.

Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to move beyond focusing on the ways we've been hurt and instead take responsibility for the ways we've hurt others. Drawing from Steps Eight and Nine of the recovery journey, he shows how confession, forgiveness, and making amends are essential to restoring broken relationships and reflecting the love of Christ. Through powerful Biblical teaching and practical examples, this message reveals that the opposite of addiction is not simply sobriety but genuine connection rooted in love. As we shift from a life centered on "me" to one centered on "you," we discover the freedom, healing, and joy that come from living for others.

In Week 4 of the Everything's Fine series, Pastor Gary Thomas challenges us to honestly examine the "rocks" we've been carrying, the addictions, habits, and character flaws that keep us from experiencing the freedom Jesus offers. Through the lens of Steps Six and Seven, he explains that real transformation begins when we become fully willing to surrender the things that are holding us back instead of simply managing them. Looking to Scripture, Gary reminds us that God's desire is not just to forgive our sin, but to reshape our hearts into people marked by compassion, kindness, humility, and love. This message encourages us to count the true cost of our sin, trust God's grace, and take the courageous step of letting go of what has been weighing us down. If you've ever struggled to break free from unhealthy patterns, this sermon offers practical hope and a powerful reminder that lasting freedom begins when we're willing to drop the rock.