God wants to give you rest for your soul. When you're tired in the storm, trust Jesus in the storm. He is inviting you to increase your trust and confidence in His direction for your life. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat For more Churchome content, check out our app! Available on the Apple app store: https://churcho.me/3uofzKl

Jesus is calm in the middle of a storm. He is confident, he is at peace, he is at ease, he is at rest. He is completely, utterly and entirely in control. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat For more Churchome content, check out our app! Available on the Apple app store: https://churcho.me/3uofzKl

God wants to meet you in exactly the thing that is on your heart and mind. Let us allow God to be God. He wants to help us in the unknown today. Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://churcho.me/YouTubeGive Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat For more Churchome content, check out our app! Available on the Apple app store: https://churcho.me/3uofzKl

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Jesus is our justification. He did for us what we could not do for ourselves and we can watch, listen, and follow Jesus every day. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat For more Churchome content, check out our app! Available on the Apple app store: https://churcho.me/3uofzKl

He is the one who makes us right with God. We can rest in Jesus. It isn't rules to keep, it's a person to follow. Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://www.churchome.org/give Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

It's about His faithfulness. It's about His consistency and His beauty and His majesty. The point isn't our performance, it's His. We are forgiven because of what Jesus has done. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

We are a community built on the life and teachings of Jesus. God loves you, and his arms are open wide to welcome people home. Everyone belongs here. Need prayer? Have questions? We're ready to connect on Pastor Chat at churchome.org or on the Churchome App. Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://www.churchome.org/s/giving-page

He is the God of Shalom. He authors peace and wholeness. His peace overwhelms confusion and the wonderful favor of Jesus surrounds us. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

His wonderful and gifted peace transcends the mind. When Jesus becomes the focus you know His transcendent peace is at work. We can accept His peace today. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

God wants to give you peace in all moments, even in calamity and chaos. We can anticipate and hope for this peace and we can expect God's tangible presence. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

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Has your wholeness, peace, ease, and rest been compromised? We can lay them down and find perfect peace in the person of Jesus. He's gifted you His peace that is not circumstantial. The work is finished and it is not fickle. You are His and you are loved. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Join us for Churchome Weekend! Learn more about our annual gathering at https://www.churchome.org/weekend.

We walk in the partnership of the Holy Spirit, and we acknowledge that we have humbly received the mindset of Jesus because of what he has done. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Join us for Churchome Weekend! Learn more about our annual gathering at https://www.churchome.org/weekend.

This God who is so sweet, His goodness and kindness change us. Not merely our appearance, exterior, actions or mere words. The radical change is a surgery of the heart. He has come to change our hearts and we can take comfort in this. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

Jesus is so good not only to declare us justified, He also gives us a fresh mind, a new heart, a reborn will, and a guiding Spirit who leads us into all truth. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Join us for Churchome Weekend! Learn more about our annual gathering at https://www.churchome.org/weekend.

What does His grace do? His grace brings you into a wide open space where your heart, your hands, and your eyes open to humanity.Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Join us for Churchome Weekend! Learn more about our annual gathering at https://www.churchome.org/weekend.

God divinely sees the truth of the heart. He alone sees the whole picture and His extravagant kindness is meant to melt our hearts. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

God is God of the whole earth. He is sovereign and in control and we get to play our role in the family.

WHO WE ARE We are a community built on the life and teachings of Jesus. God loves you, and his arms are open wide to welcome people home. Everyone belongs here.

It's not about what we bring to Him, it's about what He's already brought to us. We have unity in diversity through humility. We neither envy what we don’t have nor brag about what we do have. And we, the one people of God, will represent Jesus to the world. Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

God brings the best out of us and develops well-formed maturity in us. What is God asking you to respond to right now? He'll always give you the energy and strength for what He asks you to do. Discussion Questions: 1. What do you think about surrendering and giving up human effort in your everyday life and trusting God to bring transformation? 2. How can we shift from living by religious requirements to living by responding to God? 3. Do you feel like God is asking you to respond to him in any area of your life? Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

We have the transformative power of Jesus inside us. We are renewed and born again by the metamorphosis of grace! Discussion Questions: 1. Do you have an area you want to go from "caterpillar" to ""butterfly"? 2. How can the community you're with now help you transform? 3. How can the mercy of God become more of a reality in your everyday life? Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

WHO WE ARE We are a community built on the life and teachings of Jesus. God loves you, and his arms are open wide to welcome people home. Everyone belongs here. Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://www.churchome.org/s/giving-page Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Get connected to the Churchome community HERE: https://www.churchome.org/s/athome

It is the love and not wrath of God that sent Jesus to save the world. Jesus did not come to condemn, he came to save. He is enough and receiving Him will transform your life. Discussion Questions: 1. How can you move forward motivated by God’s love more than you are motivated by his wrath or judgment? 2. How Has today’s message changed or impacted your understanding of the commands of God?

In Jesus' final words and public address, he emphasizes love. He shouts with passion as he summarizes his entire mission intent and motive to give life to humanity. He has come as a light to shine in this dark world. Discussion Questions: 1. Ask God to show you the expressed Image of the invisible God. 2. Is there something in your life that makes you feel like you are wandering in darkness? How do you believe Jesus wants to bring light to this area?

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It's all because of Jesus that we overflow with triumphant joy in our new relationship of living reconciled to God. The transaction is complete. God has already exchanged my sin for His righteousness. It’s been decided. There’s nothing more I need to do. Discussion Questions: 1. What would change if we lived every day believing that we will never experience the wrath of God? 2. Take a moment to brag about something that you have been given in Jesus.

Some people think of God as far away. But through Jesus, God has demonstrated that He is near. Through Jesus, God’s intimacy and love have been offered and demonstrated to humanity! His love is for everyone and the magnitude of this divine love is unfathomable. Discussion Questions: 1. Were you shocked by anything about the love of God you heard about today? 2. How can we remind ourselves and each other this week that God holds us all in high regard? 3. How can the love of God propel you to be more generous and serve your neighbor? Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://churcho.me/YouTubeGive Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Make sure you subscribe to this channel for more amazing messages and content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Churchome/featured

Only in the flames of pain do we learn endurance. It is in the furnace of affliction that we are purged of weakness, and as a result our character will shine sterling and produce a confident hope!

We can have joy and full confidence knowing that our pressures will develop patience and perseverance. His promise stands, he is with us. Discussion Questions: 1. Did you experience anything during the music you want to share? 2. Have you noticed pain or pressure in others that you can help with? Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat

We can now have calm in our conscience and peace with God. It is his grace that wins the war.

Even in your damaged broken state, he wants to walk with you. Rest in his love, protection and supremacy. He comes walking after you have been failing. He comes walking after you have been self serving. He comes to walk with you because God is a father.

Jesus intended for you to live with peace and joy. The cross was once and for all and all our sins, past, present and future, are forgiven. We can come to Jesus again and again and as we behold Him, we are being transformed from one image to another. Discussion Questions: 1. Is there anything making you feel like the cross of Jesus didn’t take care of sins forever? 2. What is something you did this week that made you look like Jesus? Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://churcho.me/YouTubeGive Our pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/Chat Make sure you subscribe to this channel for more amazing messages and content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Churchome/featured

Your greatest evidence of your faith of God and your relationship with God is not your transformed lifestyle. The overwhelming emphasis is not on your morality, its on his love.Discussion Questions:1. How can we help remind each other that God promised to show up for us?2. Are there people in our neighborhood or community who feel like God is far away? Help us continue to share Jesus' story with people around the world. Donate HERE: https://churcho.me/YouTubeGiveOur pastors are standing by to pray with you today or answer any questions you may have: https://churcho.me/ChatMake sure you subscribe to this channel for more amazing messages and content: https://www.youtube.com/c/Churchome/featured

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He's an orchestrator, a conductor. He is in fact working it for your good. What if you lived the rest of your life convinced, it's going to work out?

Present suffering finds perspective. As you endure it, consider the age to come and consider the Savior whose suffering set us free from our own.

We can experience unbroken connection and communication with God and Jesus has made that possible. He was forsaken so that you and I could be accepted. We are hidden in Christ, a new creation and we are made brand new. Your sins have been absorbed in the body of Jesus and you are in fact, free.

There is nothing that can distance you from God's passionate love for you. Heading into 2024, God is going to be with you, speak with you and meet you in the most unlikely places and remind you of his love for you. We have eternal comfort and we have good hope that does not disappoint, for Jesus has changed the world as we know it.

Do you need joy this year? Do you need peace tonight? Do you need hope right now in this moment? Jesus is the answer to whatever it is you are looking for or missing right now. He is comforter, provider, light and life. He is rescuer, savior and deliverer. We needed everything he offered and would die to give us and his arrival on earth was the arrival of our salvation. This is the good news.

Do you want to follow Jesus, wherever you’re at today? Bring your full self- your emotions, your questions, your fear, your worry, your disappointment to Jesus. He can take it and walk with you through the middle, all the way to the other side. We celebrate his arrival, his birth- the first domino for a waiting, weary world to have access to life and light. He is peace on earth. He is joy to the world. He is love born to be our Savior, our Rescuer, our Deliverer.

Do you feel alone? Do you feel misunderstood? Do you feel abandoned? Do you feel like the rug has been ripped out from under you in this season? Whatever your questions are, Jesus can handle them. He is still Emmanuel. With you. Close to you, Near you. Alongside you.

Are you asking for the first time, who is this Jesus? Or maybe you've followed him for years but a series of somethings has caused you to doubt or lose faith and you are asking, Jesus- where are you? Jesus is everything you need, the answer to every question, the solution to everything you are seeking out, the already available King.

Do you worry your past will hold you back from what God wants for you? Or that you've missed the mark on what God can do for you? From NOW on we can walk in confidence that God has hope and a plan for our future.

What if God is not a coach? When life gets tough do you hear God talk to you like a coach? Or like the Father he is?

Do you feel like something has stolen your peace and joy? The battle belongs to Jesus and he is fighting for you. He is our peace and joy restorer.

Do you ever wish you could start all over again? Are you sinking in grief? Are you overwhelmed with pain or loss of direction? God walks on the things that sink us. He invites us to sit with him as healing happens when we surrender at his feet. He brings new life and as culture shifts and withers, his word stands forever.

Through life in Jesus, you’re not just following a way of life, you’re following the very essence of life. From mundane routines to deep spiritual moments, the power of Jesus permeates every corner of human experience.

Our culture is inundated with famous quotes. We're always searching for that one piece of wisdom, insight, or help to solve some problem. When you look at the sayings of Jesus, you always find the source of truth that you can live your life by.

A special weekly service message from Judah Smith, Live at Churchome. This is a unique moment in time where God’s love, plan, and purpose need to be more evident than ever. People are suffering. People are at war. People are confused. People are suffering injustice. People are turning on one another. But in the midst of the current crisis, there are suffering people whom God loves and cares for deeply and need his divine intervention. God’s plan is finished, but so much of life often feels unfinished and broken. Understanding the balance between the current reality and the not yet reality of God’s ultimate plan is challenging—especially when we see war, destruction, injustice, and other adversity facing people around the world. But when you dive deeper into faith and trust in God’s plan and purpose, you can see a divine love and hope that transcends current circumstances.

Do you care more about the journey or the destination? Following Jesus gives you an amazing destination ahead, but every day of the journey following him is just as critical. Every day with Jesus can bring more fulfillment than you could imagine.

There are two crucial areas to reflect on in your faith journey: who you used to be and what Jesus did for you. When you take the time to reflect on your past and how Jesus changed you, gratitude and empathy enrich your life.

In many of Jesus’ most important quotes, he spoke about God’s kingdom, but people thought that its practices and priorities felt upside down. He challenged them to focus on a kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy instead of building their own.

There are a lot of amazing quotes spoken throughout history, but Jesus’ sayings top all the rest. In fact, when asked to narrow down all the rules that people try to follow, he gave them two basic instructions to follow: love God and love people.

It’s too easy to project your own failures and inadequacies onto others. But there's hope in breaking these cycles. Projection and deflection can blind your own flaws but Jesus' wisdom can help you embrace a more loving and accepting way of living.

To a confused, messed-up city, Paul offers one major compelling truth to Jesus followers that still applies today. These simple words show you how Jesus' sacrifice for you can overcome any amount of failure, challenges, or mistakes in your life.

Getting frustrated and annoyed when minor inconveniences pile up in life is all-too-easy—especially when they're caused by people. But Jesus shows and compels us to love our enemies, raising the bar and challenging us to live by higher standards.

Sometimes the journey God calls us on begins at a place of separation. And in that place, he will sustain us, surprise us, and shield us.

At some point in life, pain and difficulties may try to thwart your path to success. In the midst of those challenges, you can experience peace and joy. In this message, learn about the attitude that can help you most even in the midst of chaos.

During many of Jesus’ messages, he sat as he taught. And as he sat, he invited others to sit with him. Sitting is the first posture of worshipping Jesus. And as you sit with him, you learn, grow, and rest with him in ways that can change your life.

Are you tired of trying to be good enough for God? If you’re living your life and focused on your performance, it’s all too easy to exhaust yourself. But God wants you to view life through the lens of his performance and acceptance.

Do you remember being told as a kid to mind your own business? With everyone connected and online, it’s all too easy to focus on things that are not your responsibility. Instead, here’s a way to learn to stay present and focused on yourself.

The idea of guarding your heart is neglected regularly by society even though it deeply affects your well-being. Here are three practical ways you can protect your heart amidst media information overload and a divisive culture.

The size of your needs don’t matter to God, he always sees and cares about providing for you. Because of that faithfulness to us in those situations, we also get the opportunity to show love and compassion to those around you by helping others.

When you face a crisis or challenge, you feel isolated or alone. But Jesus promises never to leave you no matter what you’re going through. The traumas, chaos, or crisis can’t separate you when you anchor your soul deep in the hope of Jesus.

You probably have big aspirations for your life, but how do you know if they’re from God? Individual dreams are important but they fall short of God-sized vision. The sign that a vision is from God is that it's too big to accomplish on your own.

It’s easy to hide your flaws and brokenness. But when you’re open and honest about your weakness, you’ll learn ways to depend on and trust in Jesus’ in your life. His power and light is there to cover you when you need it most.

When you face challenges, when you experience pain, you can either learn and grow from it or let it hold you back. If you want to live past pain, you need selective memory—remembering what is important and forgetting what isn’t.

Wouldn’t it be nice if someone always had the perfect response no matter what you’re experiencing? Do you need healing, soothing, a deep connection, someone to celebrate with, or a listening ear—Jesus' presence always meets your needs in the moment.

Do you feel tired, worn out, or burned out? Unbalanced priorities, unrealistic expectations, and unexpected challenges that life throws your way can be exhausting. But this message about Jesus’ easy teachings can help you find balance and rest.

It’s easy to ignore our mortality, long-life seems easily attainable if you just play it safe. But you can never really be perfectly safe—at least not until the next life. God’s purpose for your life is to live boldly, not distracted by caution.

What challenges are you facing? Do you feel overwhelmed and beaten down by pain and problems? Jesus wants to remind you that he’s with you in the middle of all the heartache and mess and confusion and he has plans to take care of you.

If you look at history, you’ll always find heroes in humanity’s stories—ready to save people. Time and time again, people need saving. No matter how hard you grind or strive and work, at the end of the day you will need outside help. You need saving.

How much of your value do you derive from daily tasks or activities? It’s easy to get distracted or disappointed in life by focusing on doing things. But when you can focus on being who you are, you’ll find the purpose and rest God has for your life.

You are a unique creation of God—but when you place people into groups and categories it’s easier to create division, judgment, and conflict. In many ways, you are the same as any other human and seeing that can help foster unity and community.

God has given you a fresh start, but still many struggle to grasp his radical gift of forgiveness. Forgiveness is not something that you earn. Forgiveness is not something that you deserve. Forgiveness is simply a gift from God for you to receive.

What’s Easter all about? Easter is worth celebrating, not because of a bunny and chocolate, but because of an empty grave. Jesus, the most compelling figure who's ever lived, rose from the dead like he said he would and changed the course of history.

Nobody likes conflict, but sometimes a fight can be a good thing. Conflict can lead to isolation or it can lead to intimacy. When you learn to fight right, you go through something and your relationship will be stronger.

If you have ever felt insufficient, if you have ever felt out-manned or overwhelmed or not qualified, if you have ever felt like an imposter, if you have ever felt like you don't measure up or can't keep up, this message is for you.

When someone says to give to God, that feels like an impossible ask. In the Bible, we see how God outlined a plan to enrich your life by following his steps to honor him with your finances. Giving to God means giving your first and best to him.

The more you try to control things, the more complicated everything becomes. God doesn’t want you carrying the stress and anxiety of a complicated life. He wants to help you, he wants to take care of you. He wants you to trust and rest in him.

The moment we start helping God plot, plan, or grind to get someplace in life is the moment we over-extend ourselves through striving. The best thing we can do is lean on God—that he has this all worked out, and all he wants us to do is trust.

We need money for so much, and it’s easy to let it control our lives. But God has a plan and value for generosity in your life that allows you to experience freedom from the negative effects money can have on your life and relationships.

When it comes to giving and receiving, we usually only think of ourselves. But Jesus told us that since we’ve freely received, we should freely give. Here are three questions you can ask yourself to better serve and love people in your world.

Since the start of the pandemic, many people have been analyzing their lives, asking: Where do I focus? Will I ever get my passion and determination back? In this message, Judah shares how you can start down the path to answering those questions.

When you're young it's difficult to see beyond the moment. And by the time you're older, it's easy to feel like dreams aren’t worthwhile. Whether you're young or old God wants to give you both visions and dreams he promises to fulfill.

At one point, you’ve probably had a dream die. That can feel more painful when you spend effort towards a dream. But through Jesus’ story we can see that there are dreams he wants to help keep alive—promises you can always hold on to, no matter what.

Life often seems to want to crush the dreams within you. It's easy to get a little disheartened or pessimistic to carry on holding those dreams. But God wants you to dream, he wants to sustain and bring life to the dreams of all the great things he's promised you.

Do you ever feel like you can’t catch a break? When life gets rough, even the good in life can be difficult to see. Jesus wants to help you see a bigger perspective full of hope and joy. With Jesus, you can get past what you’re going through right now.

What are you focused on in your life? Are there anxieties, fears, and problems distracting you or do you have hope and positive expectations? In this message, you’ll be inspired to dream again to see the opportunities even amongst difficulties.

You may see Christmas lights and only perceive nice decorations. But the lights on display represent much more than that — a true Light for the world who wants to be with you and light up the darkness so you can be your true self.

Do you trust what God wants for your life? Do you believe he has something good for you? We may send him our wish list with all our wants and needs, but he wants us to trust that he has far better planned for us.

Oftentimes, you end up knowing what you really want because you’ve settled for what you thought you wanted, leaving you feeling empty and hollow. But when you can trust God and learn new ways to be thankful he will help you break that trend.

Are you looking for some connection or understanding with God? It’s easy to doubt yourself or constantly wonder if you’re on the right path. Jesus wants to encourage and affirm you in your journey as you focus on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Off the top of your head, you can probably think of at least one or two people who are difficult to love. So, what are we to do with the request to ‘love one another’ that Jesus gives us?

On his final night, Jesus’ disciples couldn’t grasp why Jesus would leave them. But Jesus knew what God had planned, and he promised his followers that a gift would come to them that was more valuable than if he’d stayed with them.

It sometimes may seem like God is distant. Or, do you feel like something you’ve done or said has pushed him away? He’s a Father who will always seek you, a Spirit who will always stay with you, and a brother who will always stand in for you.

There's something significant about last words and moments. Jesus knew his death was coming and he spent his final night with his closest followers, sharing his most important wisdom and then, to their surprise, serving them by washing their feet.

Often, people think communities like Churchome are just trying to create content and get a lot of likes and a lot of views. But no, we're passionate about people understanding that God is sending you with a purpose and a plan in your life.

On some level, every one of us experiences pain, difficulty, and challenges in life. In light of that experience, Jesus wants to provide a vision and hope beyond them. He wants to give you an expectation of hope in your future.

It’s easy to think that you have to do something special or achieve something great to get God’s attention. But the reality is, he’s already pursuing you. Your proximity to God isn’t based on your effort but on his love for you.

It’s been said that you get out of life what you put into it. But is this grind culture the best path for life? When you focus on utilizing the fruit of the spirit over physical accomplishments is where you’ll find God wants to meet you every day.

When you find yourself uncomfortable, you may try to fix yourself. But that doesn’t always work. God wants you to remember where and when he showed up and provided for you. He can turn the page on your challenges to give you hope for your future.

Do you have a big decision that you may be overthinking? It’s an easy trap to fall in, but you don’t need to put that pressure on yourself. In this message, we’ll see how centering those decisions on God can lead to freedom and fulfillment.

One thing you can’t control is time. You can't tell it to stop. You can't tell it to fast forward. You can't tell it to rewind. God won’t ask you to manage your time, God just asks you to steward it so he can help you make the most of it.

Are you prepared for God to forgive your enemies? Even as God makes a way to forgive you, he also wants to forgive your enemies. The people you despise, people maybe who hurt you the worst. God desires to forgive those people too.

Everywhere you look today, you’ll find politicians, nations, or groups fighting for control and power, money, or prestige. But Jesus introduces us to a new way to be human, a better way to live that brings love, hope, and healing to our world.

What does God mean when he says he’s close to you? And his nearness isn’t determined by your behavior. Through every moment, whether you’re winning or failing, doing good or doing bad, God wants you to know he’s with you.

What you decide to emphasize in your life has a significant impact on the life that you will live. There will always be bad news, challenges, and pain, but Jesus’ love for you is the best emphasis you can focus on in your life.

It’s easy to measure value by actions or performance, but sustaining that standard isn’t possible. You don’t have to be famous, have money, or be a superstar athlete to have value. You have value because you are you and God loves you.

Fear and anxiety are all part of our human experience. But they can cause us to overthink and distract us from what’s most important — serving others and setting people up for success on their journey.

In this candid conversation between Judah Smith and Craig Groeschel, get a glimpse at how they approach leadership, discipline, parenting, and hear about one of Craig’s daily practices that might surprise you.

Who or what do you turn to for guidance? Even if you’re seeking wisdom or answers from God for the first time, you don’t have to barter or make promises to him. He’s ready and willing to provide wisdom, peace, and direction for you today.

When you feel the pressure to succeed or achieve more, stress, striving, and unhealthy comparison can rule your life. This story of Jesus’ meeting with Zacchaeus shows that you can get freedom from those practices and pressures.

Many people want to discover more about Jesus but don't know where to start. And often, the answers you get from pastors or religious people fail to help you on your faith journey. Here are a few simple ideas to help you get to know Jesus more.

Do you ever wonder if you’re really accepted? It’s easy to give into the pressure to perform to fit in—especially when it comes to a relationship with God. But Jesus completed his work so we could have confidence that we are accepted now, as is.

With all there may be to look forward to in life, how are you doing right now? Do you feel exhausted from striving to keep up? This message helps remind you of what Jesus has provided for your life — the focus, hope, and inspiration to keep you going.

With anxiety and burnout on the rise, learning to rest has become critical for physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Rest is an act of worship that demonstrates trust in God. No matter how busy life feels, God wants to help you find rest today.

Ever made a promise that you failed to keep? The accompanying guilt can easily make you feel like you deserve second best. But Jesus showed his followers that, even in their failure, he wants to give them the very best and he wants the same for you.

Ever made a promise that you failed to keep? The accompanying guilt can easily make you feel like you deserve second best. But Jesus showed his followers that, even in their failure, he wants to give them the very best and he wants the same for you.

Do you ever feel that life is throwing problems your way before you have time to recover? Jesus knew his followers would face hardship and he didn't promise them escape, but he promised a foundation for them to stand on through each crisis.

Every day brings plenty of reasons to worry. But Jesus would not have said 'do not worry' if He didn't already have a plan and purpose for you. In this message, Chelsea will show how to learn from Jesus and replace worry in your life with wonder.

Do you ever feel like you're better than others? We're told not to compare, but it's difficult to meet that standard. In this message, we can learn from Jesus how to change our perspective, avoid this pitfall, and stay desperate for God.

Have you ever paused to consider the concept of rest and sleep? It's a bit confusing in our country. Is it good, bad, a strength or weakness? Some of us often feel shame admitting you're tired. Listen to this message on Jesus teaching about rest.

Religion and Christianity may seem complex. But one thing will always be simple — though not always easy to remember — the main reason to gather as a church family is to remember and review who Jesus is, what he did, and what he is now doing.

If you wonder what God would say, do, or respond in any situation, you don't need to look any further than Jesus. In the Bible, Jesus says, "If you have seen me, you have seen the Father." Here are 3 specific reasons supporting this claim.

Have you ever struggled with being indecisive? One of the big reasons you may feel this way now is how challenging life has been the past few years. But one of the most important decisions you can make in life is deciding what you really want.

If you've ever felt like you're not talented enough, strong enough, smart enough, or courageous enough, you're not alone. Through Jesus' story we see that He wants to meet you where you're at and help you see that He is enough so we don't have to be.

What are you worried about today? What may be giving you anxiety? It’s easy to feel stuck in problems. But God is present with you today. No matter what you’re facing here and now, God wants to help you overcome.

Jesus is the ultimate path to truth. When we live on our own path, often based out of self will, we tend to harbor unforgiveness and frustration. However, when we follow Jesus' truth, in God's way, we experience peace and joy beyond life's circumstances.

On this day of resurrection, we remember the ultimate gift solely by Jesus giving up his life. God loves us despite any rules we follow, our efforts, our goodness, the information we know, or the ceremonies we take part in. In fact, none of that matters to him. Jesus died and rose again, so that we'd come to him as we are - not by what we do.

Do you find yourself stuck, in bondage, or marked by failure? It’s all too easy to think you have to strive or fight to get out of that position. But Jesus wants to set you free now. Not because of your discipline or focus or anything you’ve done; it’s because he loves you deeply and unconditionally and his grace will always be enough for you.

When we feel like life has lost meaning and purpose, some of it might be connected to a misunderstanding of what the truth actually is. The real truth does not lie in this world, but from God outside of it. He's not of this finite realm, however, he lives hand-in-hand with us as we navigate it. When we turn to God and what Jesus has done for us, we learn what our truth really is.

The third most talked about subject in Jesus’ ministry was money. Our emotions, attentions, and passion are connected to our bank accounts. We may not want to talk publicly about money, but Jesus knows the affect it has on your life. He wants to help you see that there is a better way to approach your relationship and practices with your finances.

It's simple: the more we know, the less we rely on Jesus. Too much knowledge can develop a "know-it-all" attitude for anyone, but sometimes Jesus asks us to put our knowledge aside in order to be open, humble, and to rely on him for answers.

Are you really living? What does it take to truly come alive? The sin in our world is what keeps people from this potential. At one point or another we all have succumbed to the lure of sin. But Jesus showed up and gave you a path forward, forgiven of your sins, so you can come alive with him.

Some of us can be set in our ways on how we approach life and our relationship with God. Those ways can lead to striving, stress and exhaustion; even climbing our own hypothetical trees to be closer to Jesus, just as Zacchaeus once did. But Jesus wants us to hurry down those trees for a deeper relationship and dependence on him.

There are situations where all of us feel afraid when we’re alone — even when those fears are completely irrational. But when another person is with us in those moments, those fears often dissipate. Having someone by our side changes the atmosphere. In your day-to-day life, in every situation, Jesus is with you. He reminds us of that with his last spoken words before he ascended to heaven; “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

We've all held grudges at some point in our lives, but did you know that's the opposite of worship to God? When we don't forgive others, we actually hold ourselves captive from the freedom God wants for us. Resentment can be too strong a power to release on our own, but that's where Jesus steps in! As we learn to let go each day, he heals and delivers us.

No matter who you are, what you’ve done, or where you’re at, Jesus accepts you. He’s not waiting for you to clean up your life, fix your mistakes, or become some idealized person others expect you to be. Right now, he’s here, waiting to welcome and accept you.

We've all tried to start new habits only for some to fall short after a period of time. But there's one habit Jesus calls us to build when living out a righteous life, and that's the habit of confession; the habit of using our words kindly and encouraging those around us. The power of our words not only impact other people, but it also portrays Jesus' goodness to those around us.

Why would a perfect God hang out with bad people? Three stories Jesus’ shared encapsulate this paradox; a perfect, holy, just God seeking out, spending time with, caring for, and unconditionally loving people who are nothing like he is. This gift, this grace, is available for free to every single person and leads us into radical life-change.

Jesus wants to create new life within us. When we feel lost in the wilderness, or trying to survive on our own in the desert, Jesus promises us refreshment. He promises rejuvenation as he walks through the hard times with us. It may not sound easy, but we can always count on God to be there with us.

It's easy to look at God and the world through the lens of what we already know. Whether that be from our personal life experiences or by traditions passed onto us through generations, Jesus asks us to look beyond what we know in order to change. The continuous changing of our minds and hearts is necessary to live and look more like Jesus, and to learn more about who we are in God's image.

An honest conversation with Judah Smith and historian Jemar Tisby.

Even when we want to hide from God, he always comes looking for us calling us back to the truth of his love. The truth of his love helps us see Jesus for who he really is as well as see ourselves the way God sees us because of Jesus. In this, we can then see others the way God sees them and honor the image of God in all people.

An impactful conversation with Judah Smith and Emmanuel Acho - former NFL-linebacker and coveted author.

God intentionally created all human beings to look like him; all of us. History tells us that over centuries, the sin of mankind has distorted some of God's beautiful images of race and culture to be less than and frowned upon. However, that's not how God treats us or how Jesus lived. Race is beautiful. All skin tones are beautiful. All of God's creation is perfect, and he expects us to be good stewards who honor one another!

God created every man, woman, boy and girl in his likeness; he beautifully and purposely chose our race, ethnicity, backgrounds and culture. He wants his children to love others different from us, just as Jesus did. We better understand God, each other, and who we are simply by keeping our eyes on Jesus!

God sent his son as the ultimate gift, demonstrating to us just how much he loves us through the sacrifice of Jesus. As a result, we are forgiven of all wrongdoing and no longer have to live under the umbrella of sin and shame.

When we live in the righteousness and grace of Jesus, we learn to respond to life with gratitude. As a result, we can expect to experience true peace and joy in the presence of God!

Jesus prizes and values each human being. The Bible calls us to outdo one another in honoring one another. Practicing daily honor is a righteous habit.

Rest is a response to what Jesus has done; it’s a sacred habit. God neither slumbers nor sleeps, but he watches over you while you rest and can even accomplish great things while you sleep.

Right standing with God is not a matter of rules. Our performance can’t make us right with God, only Jesus’s performance does that for us.

God is the ultimate giver of gifts. He initiates the gift, only intends to give with no hidden agenda, and he gives himself—laying down his life that whosoever believes may have everlasting life.

The incredible gift of Grace works by meeting us where we are, not bending to the demands of the law, and never condemning us! Grace empowers us to go and live a better way.

Zacchaeus’s response to encountering Jesus illustrates Christianity. Christianity isn’t about having resolve, resisting, or reacting to the world. Rather, watch Jesus love you, and respond.

Sin likes to talk and threaten us with disgrace, distance from God, and death. But when you’ve put your faith in Jesus, you are graced, God is near, and you will live forever in eternity with him. Sin’s threats are empty.

You are so loved by God, and there’s no end to his unfailing goodness. He’s your loving father, designer, and priest. He has set you free!

When you feel like giving up, sit in God’s love for you, stand in your righteousness, and let offenses go. He still has grand and good plans for your life.

Life is full of possibilities for where to invest our time and energy, but the what truly matters is being in awe of Jesus and walking through life with him!

It’s human nature to look for formulas, but formulaic living and unmet expectations exhaust us. Jesus promises us rest if walk with him; it’s an unforced, everyday journey.

Jesus’s first miracle was turning water into wine. He takes ordinary, everyday, average things in our lives and supernaturally transforms them into something extraordinary.

We complicate our faith when we think we need to double our own efforts. While not meaning to, we think we need to save ourselves. But what we need is Jesus.

Everything we need to be completely pleasing to God has been miraculously given to us by Jesus. You are spiritually complete.

God wants to meet us where we are, not where we think we are supposed to be. His only agenda and plan is to be together with us where we are. Being together is the goal. Allow yourself to be honest with yourself and God, and find true freedom in his love.

Confession is about healing, not salvation. You’re already forgiven and complete in your standing with Jesus, and he’s holding all things together.

When our plans are shipwrecked like Paul on Malta, God still has a plan—his is always about people. He’s never surprised, he’s always in control, and he works all things into good.

We often treat prayer as though it’s a mere spiritual discipline, but prayer is an act of love where you’re heard, God makes things happen, and you make a connection with your creator!

We complicate our Christianity by focusing on how we love Jesus rather than how he loves us. He’s chosen us, he’s our friend, and we’re going to bear fruit. Abide in him.

When we stress and strive, we feel separated from God, who designed our relationship to be organic and intimate. We can’t see our futures or understand everything in this life, but we can trust the one who holds it all!

When we add traditions, performance, or “wisdom” to our connection to God, we over complicate things! He’s the vine, we are the branches, and our relationship is designed to be intimate and organic!

Soul fatigue comes when we’re dealing with a performance lifestyle, facing personal struggles, or battling principalities and powers. But God is super accessible, loves you, and wants to give you rest!

Why does the famous storm stop after they get in the boat? The storm isn’t about the circumstances we feel; nor is the boat our true source of safety! God relates to storms differently, and Jesus is going to reveal himself in new ways!

Life will happen to all of us; we’re all damaged and dependent, but we’re also all destined. Jesus knows who you are, and whether you’ve been disgraced or distinguished, shake it off and go live each day with him.

We can complicate connecting with God, but he’s the vine, we are the branches, and our relationship is organic! We were designed to connect with Jesus; no striving needed!

After a shaking, it’s tempting to make quick decisions and move fast. But God’s not in a hurry, and he’s going to do more than you could ask or imagine. Be still.

God knows what he’s doing and has it all planned out. His plans aren’t our plans, but they’re good plans, and he’s our ever present help.

It can be temping to hide ourselves and do life alone, but when we’re “walking in the light,” we bring all of ourselves, are the first to tell on ourselves, and we embrace the “we” of fellowship.

The performance of Jesus set us free from guilt and shame. There is no condemnation in him, and he never wants you to feel ashamed. Let’s look at three powerful verses that will help you fight shame.

God wants us to go to him with anything, but we often don’t because we don’t understand him. He’s not destructive, dependent, or depleted. He’s a good, powerful, consistent father who always has time for us and wants to connect with us.

We hurry through life trying to be our own saviors, but what we truly need is to run to the creator of the universe and cast our cares upon him.

God always acts in consistency with his name, and his name functions like a strong tower. Say the name of Jesus and find security, the ability to see past circumstances, and a soothing!

Jesus followers are called to love God and love others, and learning to love well starts with loving yourself. Here are three tools for how to get started.

Jesus is welcoming us to a confident and bold life. He permanently unlocked the door by his own performance, and you can freely walk through it.

God designed and wants to reintroduce us to rhythm; his mercies are new every morning! Evening will pass, morning will come, and your new beginning is just moments away.

Jesus commands us to love one another as he loves us. He loves abundantly—with no conditions—and with him, we can be filled with unselfish concern for others.

Even though we walk through traumas, we don’t have to be traumatized. Jesus is with us in the fire.

When we retell the true story of Jesus, we access power that helps us predict the future and make new plans. What Jesus did, Jesus does, and he can do again. Remind yourself that you’re forgiven, and plan on Jesus directing your steps.

Stephen is just as ordinary as each of us, but when facing an excruciating death, God overtook him and gave him the strength to be extraordinary in his response. In our most challenging moments, God will be present. He’ll overtake us and transform us into reflections of Jesus.

Our dads can sometimes be like God, but God is not like our dads—he’s the good Heavenly Father, and he’s so much more ready and happy to listen to us, engage with us, and love us.

The Resurrection of Jesus can powerfully impact our everyday lives. In him, we have a living hope! This hope can fill us with expectation for good, energize us to keep going, and be experienced in God’s deep, tangible love.

It’s all too easy to let our sense of security and confidence depend on ideal circumstances. But with Jesus, we can have unshakeable security in trusting what he’s done, that he can do something new, and in who he is!

Do you think you’ve lost control because of a loss of information? Jesus can fill that space with a transforming realization of who he is! He’s involved. He’s active. He’s in love with you, and he will never leave you!

Even when we think we’ve missed our moment, God’s a redeemer. The story of Moses shows us how God can take our faithlessness and produce faithful lives.

When our confidence takes a hit from life, it can feel like we’ve lost it forever. But Jesus is a redeemer! He can take our lowest moments and use them as a symbol of what he’s capable of doing. He’s the restorer of our confidence.

As we live in freedom in Jesus, we exhibit ever-increasing sweetness. Sweetness is kindness in action. Legalism and comparison can try to distract us from sweetness, but Jesus is producing the fruit of the spirit in us!

The spirit form of God is guiding and leading us every day. His wind will stir, lift, and move us to a life of love—we’ll soar.

Culture tries to tell us that freedom is doing whatever we want, and we rely on self-discipline to keep us from self-indulgence. But Jesus teaches another way entirely: we’re free in him, and freedom is loving our neighbor.

When we cherish the truth of all Jesus has done for us, we live free from a system, sin, and shame! With Jesus, we have purpose, and a permanence in our relationship and standing with God!

Trauma has a way of interrupting and taking over our plans. We don’t always understand the why of it all, but we can assuredly count on the same Jesus who wept and then performed miracles to also grieve with and be with us today.

Trauma compounded by failure often leaves us feeling like we’ve reached our end. But Jesus reminds us that all have failed, all can be forgiven, and all is new. God helps us get up, and go.

Trauma can raise our doubts, and it’s OK—we all doubt! Fear and doubt don’t stop God’s presence. Jesus sees us, hears us, and will provide the Divine Encourager.

Traumatic experiences can disrupt how we see ourselves and leave us asking “Who am I?” But Jesus wants to meet us and heal us. He’ll repeat our calling, redeem our places of failure, and remind us who we are.

The wisest man to ever live sheds light on the purpose of life. Every day, there can be profound meaning as you take in God’s awesomeness and take a step with him.

When storms and circumstances outside our control arise, let’s rehearse what Jesus says! We’re going to the other side, he’s with us, and he speaks to the crashing waves!

Let’s celebrate the birth of Jesus together! Wherever you are right now, God is with you. He’s behind you as your guard, beside you as your guide, and before you as your goal. Merry Christmas!

Safety is a key component to any true home. Our homes become havens—places of rest for our souls—when we cultivate an environment of protection through pondering, responding, and finding wonder.

Trust is a vital element to building a safe place of rest where we can enjoy connecting with God and each other. Jesus has a perfect track record; he’s trustworthy, and he’ll help us with surrender, submission, and signaling—three keys to building a home on trust.

God so loved the world that he came to be with us. He’s near to you, and you are loved unconditionally!

We will all fail and fall down at times, but this is not the end. A new beginning always follows complete failure, and God’s promises remain true. We can get up again.

God designed us for rest. And while we rest, he keeps working all things together for good! Rest is an act of worship that will energize our souls, so let’s prepare for times of true rest!

This world isn’t our forever home. Eternal life in Heaven awaits all who receive the free gift of salvation in Jesus. Our perspectives change as we anchor our hope to Forever.

The Bible tells the incredible love story of God for humanity. When we read and apply this miraculous book the right way, it brings life! It’s not a pick-and-choose book, it’s not a book merely for principles and promises, but it is so very personal—the Author wants to speak to each of us!

God weaves every detail of our lives together for our good, giving us strength and empowering us to live with confidence. Nothing can separate us from his passionate love!

There’s wonder in the things that don’t happen in our lives—both the good things we wish would happen and the bad things that we’re grateful don’t happen. God has a good plan for us, and in everything—even unanswered prayers—he’s working it together for good.

God is the great artist and architect of the ages, and his designs—nature and all of creation—tell us of his magnitude and majesty. Considering his handiwork helps us regain perspective and remember that we are infinitely loved and cared for.

Our whole life is a gift—the very breath of God gives us life! We become truly alive as we keep receiving life, relying on God, and recognizing that simply being is enough. You are wonderful!

When we turn a meal into Communion, we are proclaiming the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. His body was broken so we could be whole, and his blood was shed so we could be forgiven.

Jesus is the one true savior. He is the way, the truth, and the life. He’s the direction we take, the reality we trust, and the one who reigns over mortality.

As we watch Jesus in the midst of an overwhelming storm, we’re reminded that God is in charge and more powerful than any upheaval. Storms listen when God speaks! #SaviorOverStorms

Where we place our attention determines our direction. We can focus on Jesus because he sees us—he know’s us and loves us!

God wants more than just our souls to prosper—he wants every individual to know true hope and value. Where justice is lacking, Jesus wants to bring change!

We have the power to overcome sin not by focusing on it, but by focusing on Jesus. He’s the only one without any sin, and he doesn’t cast stones. He forgives!

Jesus is with us in the storms of life, and he’s given us authority over the waves of adversity. We win with him!

Jesus ushered in the era of Great Acceptance. He didn’t come to judge and condemn us, but to forgive, accept, and love us!

No matter what he faced, Jesus was secure. He knew who he was, his purpose, and his placement in the world. In him, we can find our security!

With Jesus, we never lose. But the way we win is when others win—when everyone experiences the freedom that’s in Jesus!

Your identity is not defined by what you have done, but by what Jesus has done. You are the beloved of God, and you are a gift!

Jesus removed the religious system and replaced it with himself. Rather than self-righteousness and elitism, forgiveness flows freely to all!

Jesus came to replace the religious, self-righteous systems and show us a better way, a way defined by loving our neighbors and sharing!

Jesus came to replace the religious, self-righteous systems and show us a better way, a way defined by loving our neighbors and sharing!

God has plans and a purpose for our lives, and he has called us and equipped us to stay the course, even when it’s painful. We can do this!

Do you feel on edge, ready to snap? Good news! God has already provided help for you right now! Let’s sink into his provision.

The gaze of Jesus, despite our shortcomings and mistakes, never strays from us. He paid the price for us so we could be seen, heard and set free from our sins!

While we live in a culture where canceling people after second chances is accepted, Jesus challenges us to love the way he does - fully and restoratively! Let’s allow him to restore our relationships and love people as he does!

Are you tired of hiding your shortcomings and sins? Jesus knows them all, and he paid the price to set us free. We’re all works in progress. We all need Jesus.

When we feel stuck in life, Jesus wants to turn our worry into worship. He is our prize, he is our perspective, and he is our peace.

Jesus is “putting new wine in new wineskins.” He’s introducing his church to a life of surrender instead of striving, to practicing our faith rather than programming, and to loving the unloveable.

We can find a way to keep moving forward in painful seasons if we decide to ask the question: “What has Jesus done for me?” What he’s already done is more than enough. Let us count his ways and respond!

Sometimes the journey God calls us to begins with a place of separation. And in that place, he will sustain us, surprise us, and shield us.

Jesus is a change specialist! He can bring growth even when it seems impossible. But we can’t change in our own strength. Alterations happen when we’re willing to lay things down at “the altar.”

We are called to go where Jesus goes, sit where Jesus sits, and hunger for what Jesus hungers for. We are called to be a church that looks like Heaven.

Everyone goes through a time of famine, where our faith is tested. God reminds us through the story of Naomi that he is always with us. God is a restorer and what he has spoken to us, he will bring to pass.

Everyone gathered at the well that day was shocked. God’s character is majestic. His scale is unfathomable. He is beyond us, and he will surprise us.

Let us follow Jesus into the territory where he “had to” go: the traditions of men. Revering traditions as truth can keep us from loving people, and Jesus tells us that the way the world will know we’re his followers is by our love.

Jesus constantly tells us the truth, but it’s always motivated by love. He never uses condemnation. By focusing on how much we are loved by Jesus, we will learn to love one another!

Going to this well again, we will need worship. True worship is a spiritual activity, and it changes us. Worship transforms our hearts, perspectives, and priorities.

Outside the city gates, Jesus paid the ultimate price for all of humanity. Will we, too, leave our comfort zones, leave our security, and go where Jesus goes—toward the pain, sharing freedom with all?

Every person at this ancient well experiences repentance: a view change. Jesus is there; he changes our thoughts, perspectives, and directions.

Jesus is inviting us again to an ancient well where he reveals himself and changes our views. He’s not just what we want, he’s what we need.

At a well in Samaria, Jesus teaches us to deeply love people who aren’t like us. He offers us living water, which produces righteousness, peace, and joy and will sustain us as we stand for justice.

We can truly change, we can win the battle over our thoughts, by consistently and deliberately renewing our mind. When we fix our attention on God, he’ll do a miracle in our minds!

Racism is the hating of your own kind, for we’re all created in God’s image. Jesus’s compassion will move us toward people not like us, but while comparison and envy lead us, we’ll never go where we’re supposed to. We must be stunned by his love, listen, and ask questions.

Jesus loves you, and he knows you. His love for you has nothing to do with your performance or status and everything to do with him. God loves us all so much—every man, woman, boy, and girl—that he gave his only son.

The forgiveness Jesus offers us is a gift that cannot be earned, that forever changes our lives. It provides a peace and joy that transcends life’s circumstances, that we can share with others!

Circumstances oftentimes impact our happiness, but we can have a joy that transcends circumstances with Jesus!

When our hopes are delayed, we naturally feel heartsick. Hope is what we believe for. Faith is who we believe. We can endure anything when we know who our faith is in—Jesus!

We grow weary as we strive and focus on our own actions first. But Jesus has already done everything. He wants a relationship with us, and we can rest in him!

Some seasons we feel like we can’t make progress, and though we do everything we can, we’re simply standing. Standing is not a posture of weakness. God is working for us, even when we are standing still.

As we’re prevented from pursuing our dreams in this pandemic, it’s easy and human to feel frustrated. Jesus wants to replace our frustration with astonishment. What he’s done on the cross for us can resolve the frustration of humanity!

It can be hard to catch our breath in life. Jesus invites us to another way. He’ll show us how to take a real rest!

The human condition tells us we need to do more to get more. But Jesus already did everything! We need only to rest in him.

It’s easy to feel like we’re falling behind in hard times, but godliness with contentment helps us gain ground. When we’re aware and in awe of God, we’re free to be ourselves with him!

Jesus has something to say. The news is good, and it’s for everyone.

The Last Supper is famous, but is it relevant today? When we turn a meal into Communion, we are proclaiming the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Wherever, and whenever, we do this, we remember him!

The resurrection of Jesus changed everything! Rather than clinging to what was, we’re called to embrace what is. Death is defeated, and we have an everlasting hope in Jesus!

Life comes in waves, and sometimes in overwhelming tidal waves and storms. We may feel like we’re sinking, but we won’t be sunk. God is going to work all things together for good.

Is God’s first question to Adam still relevant today? Sometimes asking ourselves the right questions helps us discover exactly what we need.

We oftentimes want to give explanations and fix the problem. But Jesus wept. Our eternal God grieves in a temporal moment. Rather than explaining, let’s be present in the pain, caring and loving.

Fear is real, but we can find a greater emotion. With Jesus, we can have lasting joy!

When we’re afraid, we try to help God. But Jesus is enough. He’s enough for our salvation, our satisfaction, and our security.

When we’re afraid, it’s easy to question the sincerity of our faith. But there’s good news! The Bible encourages us to believe that our faith is sincere, and to go use our God-given abilities to serve others!

When we’re afraid, we often act certain ways out of fear. But there’s something stronger than fear! Gratitude and worship can help us overcome fear. When we’re afraid, we can stay close to the one who saves us!

God is always close to us, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It’s easy to get caught up in working hard to “be good,” but Grace isn’t earned—it’s a free gift! All we need to do is receive it.

Where Jesus is present, wonderful things can happen. Lives can be transformed. New stories can be written. Hopelessness can change to hope. Jesus is in the house, and he has a better future for you. Your future is good.

How are you distributing you passion and drive in life? What is actually deserving of your time, energy, and strength?

What if gratefulness is as important as faithfulness in our lives? Living a life filled with complaining and comparing will only distract us from what God has for today.

When it comes to uncovering and remembering what’s most important in our lives, it becomes necessary to evaluate our thoughts and how the way we think can determine the way we live.

Saying yes to God gives us security that we are forgiven, loved, and accepted forever without end

In the darkest moments of our lives, who do we turn to? It's moments close to the end of ourselves where we realize what is really important.

Achievements and accomplishments come and go, but a relationship with Jesus will always sustain.

In a world full of ups and downs, where do you find lasting confidence?

God has not given up on you. He is with you in every season and through every storm.

God does not require you to go to great lengths to earn his love. He's closer than you'd expect and has the absolute best in store for you.

Realizing that Jesus did what we couldn't do for ourselves, frees us up to love others like Jesus.

Are you tired of acting like everything is okay? Feeling pressured to be strong and look the part? In the end, it’s in our weakness that Jesus best demonstrates his strength.

Passion can be an incredible tool when used the right way. But, how do I navigate life when it feels like I've lost my passion?

Why is shame and guilt such a considerable part of our social experience?

What does it mean to be right with God? How are we able to rely on his plan within the midst of our worst conditions?

We are accepted, justified, and welcomed by Jesus. Why work to earn His love, when Jesus is already for us and waiting to catch our attention.

It can be easy to look for influence and affirmation in different places, but where are we looking for Jesus?

How can we minimize our anxiety and live a life of faith, courage, and freedom?

Jesus wants to give us a life free of emotional anxiety and fear. His overwhelming peace conquers all anxieties in every season of life. He has prepared a life of unconditional and endless love for us.

Life can be overwhelmed with the fear of the unknown. The pressure of defeating, overcoming, and conquering anxiety can be difficult to navigate. But at what point will God fix my anxiety?

Feeling overwhelmed or afraid of what the future holds? Giving anxiety and fear more power than we should? Scripture says that it’s in our weaknesses where God’s strength is perfected. Although life has its detours, Jesus is constantly rerouting.

Are you tired of fear and anxiety playing a significant role in your life? Jesus wants to take the anxiety and worry at the center of our lives and replace it with him.

Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it. Imagine if we gave up control of our fears and anxiety to Jesus.

Have you ever questioned the tone of your voice? At times it may feel like we’re saying one thing, but to others it sends a different message. It’s important to remind ourselves, "How are we representing Jesus to a world of broken and hurting people?"

What if we stopped trying to save ourselves and fixed our attention to the one who actually can?

What if the cycle of pain's purpose was to leave us with nothing but God? Jesus wants to take on our failure, pain, and burdens. In the middle of life's craziest storms, he is by our side.

Can there be hope in the midst of pain? How can I justify trusting God when I feel trapped in a cycle of failure and insecurity? In the end, the narrative of Jesus is simple. His love and forgiveness will never abandon us.

We all experience pain. Just like Leah in the Bible, when pain comes, we all want to be seen, heard, and connected. God sees us. He hears us. We’re connected to him, and we can find comfort in praising him.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate a difficult season? At times we may find ourselves relying on what we know and what we have. But, finding hope and rest in God will result in clarity and peace during a stressful season.

Have you ever felt rejected? Forgotten? Isolated? No matter how alone we may feel, God uses our isolation for transformation.

The leading cause of failure is mismanaged success and the leading cause of success is well-managed failure. We’ve got God on our side - so what do we have to lose? It’s time to go! Make something happen!

Life isn’t easy and to be honest, challenging seasons are ahead. But, sometimes the greatest hurdle is accepting that God is good and wants the best for us. During the midst of tragedy and pain, can we believe and rely on God?

Life comes with burdens. Obstacles and failures are inevitable. At times we may feel weary and defeated, but God has made provision for us in this current season. No matter the situation, God loves us and will see us through.

What do you do when you have questions for God? Things going on in your life that you just don’t understand. Chelsea’s message with insights from the life of Leah helps us navigate those tough and confusing times.

What matters in life? Is it what we achieve or who we become? What if we spent less time on the meaningless and fleeting aspects of life and more on what really matters.

When it comes to our resources, where do we put our confidence? Can we trust that our decision is the best decision? If there is one thing we can all agree upon, we think about money a lot.

Life isn’t fair? Thank God! What if we lived with a perspective that recognized God’s love when we least deserved it?

Are you not okay? That’s okay. Some things in life aren’t a quick fix. Do you feel like escaping, do you feel alone, do you feel betrayed? Jesus know’s what we’re going through. The same Jesus that went through the pain, is the same Jesus who wants to walk us through it.

There’s a difference between experiencing pain and allowing pain to control the narrative of our life. Jesus has prevailed over pain. He acknowledges our suffering and is here to heal and repair the brokenness in our world.

  Have you heard from God? Are you lacking confidence in what decision to make? This message talks about God's ultimate plan to guide, lead, and prompt each and every one of us.

  Embracing the mystery can be intimidating. At times we can believe that mystery is a problem which needs to be covered or ignored, but it's through storms and seasons of mystery that remind us Jesus is all we could ever need.

This Easter message looks at the resurrection of Jesus and its life changing message that our sins are forgiven. No matter what circumstances we find ourselves in, we have an undeniable purpose to live and love like Jesus. His death and resurrection is a daily hope of how the good will of God can overcome all evil and how love will triumph over sin.

  Even in our weaknesses the strength of Jesus is made perfect. In moments when we feel broken and hopeless, God wants to come and produce something on the inside of us. Something even we can’t understand. He turns our flaws and imperfections into strength.

  God is passionate about connecting with us. We have a connection with God that protects and restores us. Our shame, guilt, condemnation, and sin is covered in grace and forgiven.

  No matter what storm you face, you need to know that God loves you. He has not abandoned you. Before you were ever looking for God, he was already looking for you.

  Have you ever felt like you needed to sacrifice or accomplish something to please God? Caught participating in the illusion that we have to earn his love? In this message, we learn that Jesus is passionate about providing His forgiveness and love with no strings attached.

  Forgiving others who have hurt you is not easy. Forgiving yourself for hurting someone can sometimes be even more difficult but, Jesus tells us if we do forgive we will be made whole.

  Trusting and listening to Jesus isn’t always the easy choice. It can be scary, seem counterintuitive, or be something that we just don’t want to do. In this message Chelsea shares why we should listen to Jesus and the benefits of doing so.

  In the final message of the six week journey, we take a look at the event that changed the world forever and what Jesus really means when he says, "Come, follow me."

  This week's message on the life of David, Judah details why he was called the man after God's own heart. David's example of gratitude and his life of blessing helps us see how special and chosen we too are in Gods heart.

  We continue the journey with the remarkable story of Rahab. Rahab risked it all to follow the God whose stories of deliverance had inspired her to believe and affected her future forever.

  How do we stay persuaded to keep following Jesus? How do we stick with what we’ve started through real-life challenges? Judah shares a fresh look at Moses’s story of endurance from Hebrews 11.

In Week 2 of the Six Week Journey, we look at the story of Abraham and his journey of walking into the unknown and his ultimate destination - when he chose to believe.

In this new sermon series focusing on the Six Week Journey, Judah discusses stories of the first century Jews. He illustrates that the faith expressed through the lives of these Jews, ultimately paints a picture pointing to Jesus.

"When you feel like you are behind the doors of injustice, why not look to the one who holds all the keys." It's one thing for us to hope for favor within a job or relationship, but what about favor that works in the space of injustice? In this message, Judah discusses the different doors that he believes will open for us in 2019.

Have you ever wondered what it means to be favored? Favored in resources? Favored in opportunities? In this message, Judah talks about the difference between cheap favor & deep-rooted unconditional God favor, that brings joy, peace, and confidence to every moment of our lives.

Either Jesus is a liar or we've complicated things. In this message, Billy discusses letting go of the illusion of control and trusting in Jesus.

God does not gloss over the hurt you are feeling. He does not ignore you and then walk away. God meets you in your pain. He is always with you, even if you feel like He isn't.

Life can be messy. Do you feel like you are leaving 2018 damaged, broken, or confused? Whatever it may be, God loves messy people in messy situations and He wants to make us better than we were before!

Do you ever feel you are sabotaged by your own emotions? In this message, Judah talks about the stability of our emotions and the satisfaction we can find in Jesus.

 Jesus went after us when we didn't deserve it. He chose people. He chose humanity. He wants us to do the same. So, are we our brother's keeper? The answer is yes.

  Most of our lives are dominated by living an Earning & Deserving life. This creates enormous complications in our relationships because we wind up thinking only about ourselves. Jesus came to show us a better way of living. Believing & Blessing.

  Did you know you are infinitely valuable to God? His love for you is illogical, relentless and will never stop. God chooses you!

When did negativity become the new normal? In this message Judah talks about two things that can keep us from being grateful. 

Why do we wander away from God or what He has for us? The answer is we are prone to wander because we want something, are afraid or simply striving to be valued. Yet, every time we wander off God will come looking for us.

In the final installment of the “How to Let Go” series Judah talks about 4 things we should never forget and never let go of.

Have you ever felt like giving up because life is just too hard? Perhaps you feel cornered and the pain is so real you have absolutely no idea how to escape? Feeling internally paralyzed is not bad or something to feel ashamed of. It may feel like there is no reprieve coming anytime soon but, God is with you and God doesn’t just save you… He fixes you. He will make you whole. It will get better.

Life is made up of seasons. Some seasons are harder than others and it can feel like God is absent. We may not understand why but, we need to let go of our feelings, what we understand to be real, and trust God. He hasn’t left and He isn’t going anywhere.

Have you ever stopped doing something God told you to do because you didn't see results? We need to trust God with the results, even if we never see them.

Romans 8:1 says, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." This only works if you let go because, you are accepted, you are righteous, and you are loved. You can stop condemning yourself now. Yeah... Jesus is that good.

Have you ever thought or said "God is good but?" In this message, Judah talks about the one thing. We all have one thing. One thing that keeps us from seeing how good God is. One thing we secretly hold on to and protect because it's not that bad. It's the one thing we need to let go of and if we believed that God is good we would be able to.

Listen as Chelsea describes the three essentials of wisdom - wisdom you can't find on Google.

The concept of letting go and releasing control to God sounds good, but it can be difficult when you know you’re right, or when you know someone is manipulating you, or you know someone hurt you. In the next installment of the “Let Go” series Judah discusses letting go of control, even when you don’t want to.

When life feels like it is spinning out of control our instinct is to hold on tighter but Jesus tells us to do the opposite. Let go. When we do this we will discover God in a way we have never seen or experienced.

Have you ever felt that everything in your life is broken and you can't fix it? That is because you can't but, God can. You have to just let go and let God do what only He can.

The seasons of life are inevitable - some are better than others but all seasons are temporary.  How do you handle the in between times?  If you've ever needed help understanding the process, this message is for you.

When you hear the word weakness what do you think of? Do the words “It’s a blessing,” come to mind? In this sermon Judah discusses how we should relate to our weaknesses and ultimately how  they bring us closer to God.

There are two obstacles that can hinder us from fully embracing Jesus: our strengths and our weaknesses.

No matter what you are going through or what you are facing, God is always there with you. He is more than enough

When things get difficult and quitting feels like the only option, don't! God will give us the strength to take the next step. Don't give up!

Are you emotionally or physically exhausted? Is every day a wrestling match you are just trying to survive? In this sermon, Judah talks about how this is not the way we are supposed to live. We can let go and simply receive and rest in the goodness of God.

Everyone has made mistakes and sometimes those mistakes can haunt us. What do we do when we our past fills us with shame? Remember that Jesus is with us in the struggle. He will never let you go. Love, Grace and Hope are holding onto you!

What is confidence and where do we find it?

How do you regain your focus when the ups and downs of life cause you to lose perspective?

Judah and Chelsea discuss topics such as sex, parenting, forgiveness, dating and more.

What do you do if you lose your passion for Jesus and how do you get it back? In this message, Judah discusses cultivating and maintaining a passion for Jesus even when it seems impossible.

Have you ever had one of those weeks? The type of week where life just feels unsure and you’re angry, stressed, full of fear or sad. How do you cope? How do you make it through another day? The answer is Jesus. He has a promise for you and He always delivers on His promises. 

We are not who culture expects us to be. We are who God calls us to be: You are incredible, chosen, valuable, loved.

What is life all about? At some point we have all asked this question but have made finding the answer way too complicated! Listen as Judah tackles this all-important question in part 6 of the series The Other 3:16s.

Sometimes, it can feel like life does not make sense. Up is down, left is right. So what do we do when we feel this way? We begin with laying down our lives for one other.

Do we really know how much God loves us? Have we accepted it? Embraced it? "The Other 3:16s" series continues with part 3 and the ultimate truth: God so loves You!

Where do you get peace & joy? How can you have security & confidence? In part 2 of the series “The Other 3:16’s” we find that all we need is found in God and how He SO loves us.

Have you ever prayed, “God, if you are real I need you to show me?” Sometimes, we may feel like Jesus is far away. Discover just how close Jesus is and what it means that He is still appearing to us.

Messages from Judah Smith, Lead Pastor at Churchome. For more information, visit us online at churchome.org

Messages from Judah Smith, Lead Pastor at Churchome. For more information, visit us online at churchome.org

Messages from Judah Smith, Lead Pastor at Churchome. For more information, visit us online at churchome.org

Messages from Judah Smith, Lead Pastor at Churchome. For more information, visit us online at churchome.org

Messages from Judah Smith, Lead Pastor at Churchome. For more information, visit us online at churchome.org