Everybody’s life story begins somewhere, and once a person begins telling their story, we are immediately transported to the past and introduced to the people, places, and events that have shaped them into the person they are today.

The same logic applies to knowing who we are as God’s people today. We don’t truly understand who we are as the church of Jesus Christ unless we know our own story, and this “life story” of God’s people extends all the way back beyond the time of Jesus and into the Old Testament period.

One of the defining moments in God’s great story is Exodus, a story of redemption which shaped the identity of God’s people throughout the ages.

The early days of the church were an organic viral movement. However they got to the point that without structure, the church would’ve stalled out because of lack of leaders to advance the mission, been susceptible to false teaching and lost its way, or it may have fizzled as a regional momentary movement. Instead, God used leadership to advance the mission to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).⠀

Waiting is difficult. Waiting on something you’re excited about can be even harder. There’s a tension between celebrating and hoping. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like God has people wait for good things, you’re not alone.

Waiting is difficult. Waiting on something you’re excited about can be even harder. There’s a tension between celebrating and hoping. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like God has people wait for good things, you’re not alone.

Waiting is difficult. Waiting on something you’re excited about can be even harder. There’s a tension between celebrating and hoping. If you’ve ever wondered why it seems like God has people wait for good things, you’re not alone.

We’re all looking for joy and fulfillment, but the pace and pressure of life can make it difficult to experience. When we look to things to bring us the sense of lasting satisfaction we crave and they don’t solve our problems, it can cause us to feel even more discouraged and disappointed. What if we can learn to see the differences between counterfeit joy and the real thing?

We’re all looking for joy and fulfillment, but the pace and pressure of life can make it difficult to experience. When we look to things to bring us the sense of lasting satisfaction we crave and they don’t solve our problems, it can cause us to feel even more discouraged and disappointed. What if we can learn to see the differences between counterfeit joy and the real thing?

We’re all looking for joy and fulfillment, but the pace and pressure of life can make it difficult to experience. When we look to things to bring us the sense of lasting satisfaction we crave and they don’t solve our problems, it can cause us to feel even more discouraged and disappointed. What if we can learn to see the differences between counterfeit joy and the real thing?

We’re all looking for joy and fulfillment, but the pace and pressure of life can make it difficult to experience. When we look to things to bring us the sense of lasting satisfaction we crave and they don’t solve our problems, it can cause us to feel even more discouraged and disappointed. What if we can learn to see the differences between counterfeit joy and the real thing?

We’re all looking for joy and fulfillment, but the pace and pressure of life can make it difficult to experience. When we look to things to bring us the sense of lasting satisfaction we crave and they don’t solve our problems, it can cause us to feel even more discouraged and disappointed. What if we can learn to see the differences between counterfeit joy and the real thing?

The early days of the church were an organic viral movement. However they got to the point that without structure, the church would’ve stalled out because of lack of leaders to advance the mission, been susceptible to false teaching and lost its way, or it may have fizzled as a regional momentary movement. Instead, God used leadership to advance the mission to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).⠀

Since the very beginning of Christianity, Jesus has invited people to be a part of a community called the church. But today, we can mean very different things when we say “church.” To some, church is a building where certain events happen. Others think of church like a shopping center for the religious goods and services they want to take part in. It’s possible for some people to talk about church like a club, while others think of it as a cause. So, should we think of church as a meeting, a market, or a movement?

Since the very beginning of Christianity, Jesus has invited people to be a part of a community called the church. But today, we can mean very different things when we say “church.” To some, church is a building where certain events happen. Others think of church like a shopping center for the religious goods and services they want to take part in. It’s possible for some people to talk about church like a club, while others think of it as a cause. So, should we think of church as a meeting, a market, or a movement?

Since the very beginning of Christianity, Jesus has invited people to be a part of a community called the church. But today, we can mean very different things when we say “church.” To some, church is a building where certain events happen. Others think of church like a shopping center for the religious goods and services they want to take part in. It’s possible for some people to talk about church like a club, while others think of it as a cause. So, should we think of church as a meeting, a market, or a movement?

Since the very beginning of Christianity, Jesus has invited people to be a part of a community called the church. But today, we can mean very different things when we say “church.” To some, church is a building where certain events happen. Others think of church like a shopping center for the religious goods and services they want to take part in. It’s possible for some people to talk about church like a club, while others think of it as a cause. So, should we think of church as a meeting, a market, or a movement?

Since the very beginning of Christianity, Jesus has invited people to be a part of a community called the church. But today, we can mean very different things when we say “church.” To some, church is a building where certain events happen. Others think of church like a shopping center for the religious goods and services they want to take part in. It’s possible for some people to talk about church like a club, while others think of it as a cause. So, should we think of church as a meeting, a market, or a movement?

Scripture from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=acts+3%3A1-10&version=CSB

We all want to leave the world a better place by making a positive impact in our world and in the lives of those around us. But how much influence do we really have? Most of us don’t feel that powerful or that we have much to offer. The truth is, however, we are each more powerful than we think. God has given all of us resources and opportunities to be used in our circle of influence. We are each uniquely positioned to make a difference. The choice is ours.

We all want to leave the world a better place by making a positive impact in our world and in the lives of those around us. But how much influence do we really have? Most of us don’t feel that powerful or that we have much to offer. The truth is, however, we are each more powerful than we think. God has given all of us resources and opportunities to be used in our circle of influence. We are each uniquely positioned to make a difference. The choice is ours.

Passage from Luke 14:1-24

Passage from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phillipians+2%3A1-11&version=CSB

When you were a child what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? Did it ever cross your mind that you wanted to be more like Jesus? The story of the Bible actually explains that you were designed to be a physical representation of God in the world. Unfortunately, we all get that wrong early and often in life, but God is not finished with us. He wants to make us into something. He has far greater plans for you than you could ever have on your own. God loves you as you are. God saves you as you are. But God doesn’t leave you as you are.

Passage from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+12%3A+1-13&version=CSB

Passsage from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+42&version=CSB

What does it really mean to worship God? What types of things do worshipers do? How do we worship throughout the day? What is the good news for worshipers of God? God designed us for worship and gives us a very simple path to include worshiping Him in our everyday lives.

Passage https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+11&version=CSB

Passage https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+8&version=CSB

Psalm 2 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%202&version=CSB

Passage from Matthew https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+9%3A9-13&version=CSB

Passage from https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+timothy+3%3A10-16&version=CSB

Passage from Mark https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+2%3A13-17&version=CSB

Passage from Colossians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+1%4A2-8%3A5&version=CSB

When you were a child what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? Did it ever cross your mind that you wanted to be more like Jesus? The story of the Bible actually explains that you were designed to be a physical representation of God in the world. Unfortunately, we all get that wrong early and often in life, but God is not finished with us. He wants to make us into something. He has far greater plans for you than you could ever have on your own. God loves you as you are. God saves you as you are. But God doesn’t leave you as you are.

Passage from Colossians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+3%3A18+-+4%3A1&version=CSB

It’s easy to get discouraged by what happens in the world and in our personal lives. But Christ's resurrection is proof that God hasn’t left us alone in our circumstances. Jesus, God’s Son, has come into this world to restore us to what God created us to be in the first place. Knowing him doesn’t just make us better versions of our old selves, through Jesus, God is making all things new.

Passage from Colossians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+1%3A24-2%3A5&version=CSB

Passage from Colossians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+1%3A15-23&version=CSB

Passage from Colossians https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=colossians+1%3A1-14&version=CSB

Passage from Habakkuk https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=habakkuk+1%3A2-20&version=CSB

Passage from Habakkuk 1:1- 2:1 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=habakkuk+1%3A1+-+2%3A1&version=CSB

Passage from Acts 2: 42-47 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A+42-47&version=CSB

Passage from Acts 2: 1-13 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A+1-13&version=CSB

Passage from Acts 2: 1-13 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A+1-13&version=CSB

When you were a child what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? Did it ever cross your mind that you wanted to be more like Jesus? The story of the Bible actually explains that you were designed to be a physical representation of God in the world. Unfortunately, we all get that wrong early and often in life, but God is not finished with us. He wants to make us into something. He has far greater plans for you than you could ever have on your own. God loves you as you are. God saves you as you are. But God doesn’t leave you as you are.

Passage from Acts 1:12-26 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A+12-26&version=CSB

Passage from Acts 1:1-11 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+1%3A+1-11&version=CSB

Passage from Ephesians 4:1-16 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A1-16&version=CSB

Passage from Mark 8:22-26 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mark+8%3A22-26&version=CSB