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“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him.” - 2 Chronicles 16:9 ESV

What does it look like to live a blameless life? What is a life of sacrifice? How do you recognize and tear down idols in your life? And what are practical steps that we can take to make sure that we are living a life that pleases the Lord?

Pride isn’t just a character flaw—it’s a trap. It builds walls between us and God, distances us from His grace, and guarantees eventual destruction. But…there’s a cure. What is God’s vaccination for pride? What are the dangers of pride? What are the benefits of humility? And how can we walk humbly with God?

Everyone wants to be used by God, but few are okay with being tested by God. But first, we must understand, why does God test us? How does God test us? And how do we navigate & pass His tests?

“Trust God.” — It’s rarely easy, and often doesn’t make sense, but it’s essential to the life God calls you to. So what does a life of trusting God look like? What are the enemies of trust in God? What are the benefits of trust? And how can you grow in your trust?

Intimacy with God is key to a life of friendship with God. But what does a life of intimacy with God look like? What are the dangers of being lukewarm? What did your intimacy with God cost God? What does intimacy with God require of you? And do you REALLY understand how special intimacy with God is?

“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” — What does purity look like? How do we stay pure in all areas of our life? What is the path to purity? And what does it ACTUALLY mean to have a pure heart?

In a world constantly pushing us to chase more—more wealth, more success, more recognition—how do we find true peace and fulfillment and be content with what we have? What are the enemies of contentment? And what is the secret of contentment that unlocks the path that only God can unveil?

Having joy is essential to the abundant life. So the question is, how do we access more of it? Where does joy come from? How does the Lord see joy? And what can we do that ultimately increases HIS joy?

One of the easiest ways the enemy attacks is in isolation — but when we have community, we not only can combat attacks when they come, we get stronger. So what are the dangers of isolation? What does Biblical community look like? How do we get Biblical community? And even though we know we need it, why do we often run from it?

As disciples of Jesus, we are not called to a life of easy. Trials and tribulations are a guarantee in this life — but how do you see them while you’re in the midst of them? How can we shift our perspective on endurance? What are the benefits of enduring? And how does God respond when choose the path of endurance, even when it’s not easy?

Honesty is essential to becoming the person that God is calling you to be. We must be honest with God, we must be honest with others, and we must be honest with ourselves. So how honest are you --really? What lies are you currently believing? And what would it look like to begin living a more honest life?

Life in a fallen world guarantees that storms will come. The question is, do you have the peace to withstand them? How can we cultivate a life of peace no matter what storms come our way? Where does peace come from? And how can we practically increase our peace?

It's one thing to know about Him, it's a completely different thing to actually KNOW Him. What does it take to get to know the Creator of the universe? How can we develop to the proper habits heading into the new year? What does it look like? And how can we pass it down to the next generation?

He is the Creator of the Universe … Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace … but, why did He come? Why did He step down from the throne and choose to come to earth in human form? And why did He choose to live amongst imperfect people in an imperfect world?

God wants to be "with you' right where you're at. But what does that look like practically? How do we experience His “withness”? How do we invite him into our everyday lives — our feelings — our emotions? And what transformation can happen when we let Him move through us?

This next year, God wants to move in and through you in a way He never has before. The question is, do you have the energy and strength you need to pull it off? The Bible declares our bodies are a “temple of the Holy Spirit,” but if that is true, why don’t we steward our bodies? Why should we steward our bodies? And ultimately, how do we steward our bodies?

Every child of God hears the voice of God, but one of the fastest ways to fall for the lies of the enemy is to not be able to accurately identify the voice of Truth in the midst of all the others. So how does God speak to us? And how can we distinguish His voice from the rest?

The set apart life demands for you to be spiritually strong. And when we choose to not grow spiritually, we get stuck right where the enemy wants us — ineffective and unfruitful in The Kingdom. So how do we grow in strength? What is the proper way to grow? And what steps can we take to step towards the calling in which God wants us to walk in?

If we are to ready ourselves for God to move in a way like never before, we have to be careful that we don’t open any new doors to the enemy. So how do we do that? We must consecrate ourselves before the Lord. But what does that look like? How do we set Biblical boundaries? What does this priestly mandate even have to do with us? And what does sacrifice look like when we choose the “set apart” life?

As long as we live on this earth, we must recognize that we have an enemy — and he will do everything possible to keep you away from God, and the call of God on your life. So, if you find yourself in a season of spiritual warfare — what must you do? How do you stay strong amidst the attacks? How do we recognize the devices and strategies that the enemy uses? And how can we better prepare for attacks in the future?

Unforgiveness is the #1 open door to the enemy — which means it’s also the #1 tactic in the enemy’s playbook. He loves it when we hold onto unforgiveness, and hates it when we forgive. So what are the dangers of unforgiveness? What are the benefits of forgiving? Are there levels to forgiveness? And ultimately, what does it look like to truly forgive?

When we get the full understanding of everything we have access to through Christ, it becomes increasingly obvious that the idea of “lacking” ANYTHING is a lie from the enemy. But how do we recognize it when the enemy tries to feed it to us? What does it take to fully realize all that we have access to? And what are some practical ways that we can grow in the knowledge of God?

The #1 thing which makes the Christian life so difficult is not Satan, it is actually any door in a Christian’s life which is open to Satan. Open doors can lead to strongholds, and strongholds can lead to bondages. But how do we know we have open doors? What is a stronghold? How are bondages built? And how do we tear down a stronghold?

In today's world, it's almost impossible to avoid politics, but as a Christian, how should we navigate the political landscape? How do we embrace biblical principals as we cast our votes? What does the Bible say about politics? And how do we tackle the most polarizing issues like Jesus?

God does not always ask for the most expensive thing; He frequently asks for the most excruciating thing — and as followers of Christ, He calls for us to bear our cross daily. While that may look different for each one of us, one thing is for certain: it will cost you. So how do you prepare for it? What if it’s a direction you don’t want to take? What if it’s a decision you don’t want to make? And what does it look like to die daily?

Remembrance of the past is key to preparing you for the promise to come. But how do we remember? What should we remember? And what transformation can happen when choose to remember?

Scripture makes it clear — God wants to be known for generosity. And if that’s HIS heart, why should it not be ours as well? What would it look like as believers, if we became famous for generosity? How do we practically care for those in need? And how can we reflect the heart of the Father in our everyday lives?

God doesn’t want to be first, He IS first. The question is, do we make Him that in our lives? When it comes to tithing, the Bible is clear. So what is the tithe? Why do we tithe? And how does the way we see it change the way we see everything else?

If you don’t understand that money is a tool, the enemy will use money in your life to turn you into his own personal tool. So how do we use this tool that God has entrusted us with? What are some practical ways we can use it to invest in our relationships? And how can we use it to invest in ourselves and the life God has created for us to live?

As followers of Christ, we are collectively called to be one thing: a light. However, it’s not as easy as it may seem. So how DO we become a light? What does a light look like? What are the barriers to becoming a light? And what happens when we all step into that calling?

As believers, we must understand that spiritual warfare is real. And if a child of God does not understand they are a soldier at war, they are unknowingly living as a casualty of war. So then, how must we live in the midst of a fight? How do we recognize attacks from the enemy? How do we overcome darkness? And how can we partner with God through it all?

Understanding a biblical perspective of debt is crucial to living a healthy, Christian life. The effects of debt can not only handcuff what God wants to ultimately do through you, but if we don’t get it under control, it can be crippling. So where does debt come from? How does God actually feel about debt? And if you’re currently in debt, how do you get out of it?

Because we all have different experiences, we all see money in different ways. However, as believers in the body of Christ, the question is: how does God see money? What does the Bible say about it? And how can we better steward what God has placed in our hands once we grasp this new understanding?

We all know that God is sovereign, having all power and all authority. However, that doesn’t mean as believers, we just get to sit back and enjoy the ride. God asks US to partner with HIM to bring His Kingdom to earth. But how do we do that? Where do we start? And what can it look like when we come alongside God in partnership to what He is already doing on the earth?

The first step towards experiencing any sort of growth or personal advancement in your life is identifying where you are now. So...where are you? What IS the truth about you? What does Jesus say about it? And what are the keys to a life of abundance?

What would happen if the Church didn't just come to see, but came to seek? What would it look like if you spent intentional time to seek the Lord with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind? What would change, and more importantly, what COULD change, if the body took their place to serve and love the people God has placed around us?

One thing we know for certain — it is impossible to walk out the life God has called us to live apart from prayer. So how do we live as a "people" of prayer? Join us as we walk through ten practical steps on how to pray well, learn the significance of praying often, and discover the significant impact of praying fervently.

When we take a true look at our sin through the eyes of God, it completely changes our perspective. We must ask ourselves: How do we see the sins of others? Why do we often fixate on the sins of others? How should we see our own sin? And most importantly, how does God see our sin?

Apart from Jesus, darkness is our natural reality, but as believers in Jesus, we have access to the Light of the World. But what does light actually do? Why do we need it? How do we get it? And once we have the Light, what do we do with it?

The story of Blind Bartimaeus reveals much about the character of Jesus -- “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asks Bartimaeus. And today, we ponder that same question. Do you know what you need? Do you know the area of your life that Jesus can step in a fill the void? What could happen if we invited Him into the healing process? Remember, He meets you where you are, and He’s more near than you realize.

The influence of a father (or parent) has generational impact, and a father’s influence on his children builds an image of God for them to embrace. So what does an influential father look like? How do we become one? And what generational impact can it have once we embrace the process?

Becoming a disciple of Jesus means walking in and practicing the way of Jesus. But the journey of a disciple which leads to life, requires you to go down a road that feels like death. It’s not for the faint of heart. So how do we get to a place of discipline? What practices must we put in place? And how do we remain faithful through it all?

Did you know that God can still speak to you and through you? He speaks in several ways, but one of the biggest ways is through the gift of prophecy — but prophecy is often misunderstood. Why do so many have concern over prophecy? Why are people offended by prophecy? And why would people ever NOT want a prophetic word?

It's one of the most untapped cheat codes in the Kingdom -- but it's also one of the most misunderstood. What does it truly mean to pray in the spirit? Where does it talk about tongues in the Bible? And by using it, how can we partner with the Holy Spirit to fight our enemy on a whole other level?

It was one of Jesus' primary messages on Earth --- "Repent of your sins and turn to God, for the kingdom of Heaven is near." --- but how are we actually living with a day-to-day urgency of this truth? What if we embraced the same heart that Jesus had towards those around Him? And how can we embrace a spirit of boldness to live out the calling that Jesus places on each and every believer in Him?

The Israelites experienced it. Jesus experienced it. You, either have or will, experience it. Although never easy, wilderness seasons are necessary. It's in the wilderness seasons of life that God shapes us in to the person that He desires us to be. But what perspective can we keep in the wilderness? What can we learn there? And what can happen if we use it to actually carry us into what God desires of us next?

When you think of the Holy Spirit, do you think of Him as a friend? The fact is, whether you do or not, that is His ultimate desire. But how can we reframe our thinking to see Him that way? Why does He even want to be a friend? And what does it look like when we put our full trust in His direction for our lives?

Are you under a weight? Weight is heavy. Weight is a burden. Weight can be crushing. But, it’s amazing how much weight can be lifted when we lift it up in prayer. This week, we take intentional time to pray over fours “weights” in life — the weight of worry, the weight of waiting, the weight of someone you love & the weight of wrestling.

It's a weighty thought to realize that we can disappoint and sadden the Holy Spirit. If we want to fully embrace the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives, we must first understand that the Holy Spirit can be quenched. But how does it happen? When does it happen? And what can we do to attune to the sensitive nature of the Holy Spirit to ensure we allow Him to do what He wants, in and through our lives?

As believers, we are called to live as dedicated disciples of Jesus. But what does that look like? How do we move to a mindset of comfort to a mindset of growth? This week, Brent Hatchett brings a message calling the believer into a life from just coming to church to becoming the church.