The Busy Soul Learning to Wait for God

In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity. 

What might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role. 

How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness. 

This weekend's scripture involves Jesus going into the desert. As we begin Lent, what is drawing you to God and what is getting in the way? Who helps minister to you? Lent is a time of intentionality, but even the "rules" of Lent can become more about our ego than about God. 

If we’re going to have a truly open society, we have to learn how to be public about our deepest faith beliefs, and yet to do so in a way that’s respectful to others and promotes peace. So how do you talk about God and God’s existence? One way to talk about this with more reflect ... Show More

God promises to guide us, but what does that mean? How do we know what He wants us to do—especially when our path in life becomes unclear? Discover how to recognize God’s voice and follow His direction with confidence.NEXT STEPSHave you made the decision to follow Jesus? You migh ... Show More

In today’s First15 we’re launching a brand new series seeking to position ourselves to receive more of the reality of God’s promises every day. There is so much available to you and to me in God, that we fail to tap into. And today we’re looking specifically at how waiting on the ... Show More

David Mathis | When we stop and look, we find that we know a lot more about Jesus’s spiritual disciplines than we might think. What can we learn from the prayer life of the Savior? 

It’s through patient endurance that God prepares us for His promises. When we learn to wait well, we’ll develop the strength we need to receive His blessings.Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and lov ... Show More

Sometimes, when you’ve been waiting a long time on something, God isn’t saying, “no,” He’s going slow to teach you something. This sermon will help you feel encouraged that just because it’s not happening on your schedule, doesn’t mean it’s not happening on God’s. To support this ... Show More

Lynne Brown helps us regain a Biblical perspective on the timing of events in our lives by answering the following questions: How does God relate to time in a way that's different from us? Why is it important to understand God's unchangeableness? What are some examples of ... Show More

Change is a part of life. But sometimes, there are seasons when change feels so rapid and relentless that we feel stuck in limbooverwhelmed, exhausted, and not knowing what to do. In this message, Pastor Rick reminds us that God has a purpose for the changes we faceand it’s to ma ... Show More