What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
In this message, we explore the idea that following Jesus is not just about attending church or believing the right things—it’s about choosing who and what shapes our lives. Every day, we follow influences: people, media, voices, and values that slowly form who we are becoming.
Through Scripture and personal stories, we are reminded that followers become like the ones they follow. Jesus calls us not only to believe in Him, but to walk with Him, learn from Him, and allow His character to shape our choices.
Drawing from passages like Philippians 4:6–8, Mark 1:16–20, and John 14:6, this message challenges us to evaluate our influences, remove what pulls us away from Christ, and intentionally follow the One who leads us to life, peace, and transformation.
Jesus still calls today:
“Come, follow Me.”
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What does your personal song of praise sound like? In this powerful message, Your Song of Praise, we explore Psalm 136 and the call-and-response pattern that reminds us again and again: “His love endures forever.”
Through Scripture and personal testimony, we are invited to remember, celebrate, and proclaim the faithfulness of God in our own lives. From creation, to deliverance, to personal restoration, we are reminded that praise is not just something we sing—it is something we live.
This message challenges every believer to write their own “song of praise” by remembering what God has done, commemorating His faithfulness, and boldly sharing their testimony with others.
If God has ever healed you, rescued you, provided for you, or carried you through hardship—this message will encourage you to lift your voice and declare that His love truly endures forever.
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In Psalm 145, David shows us that praise is not silent, passive, or private. It is expressed, it is heard, and it is seen.
And the truth is this:
“Your praise is forming someone else’s faith.”
Your kids, your family, your friends, the younger believers in your life — they are watching how you worship, how you pray, how you show your devotion to God.
Whether you are loud and expressive or quiet and reflective, praise invites us to stretch one step beyond what’s comfortable, because faith is meant to be passed on.
• Praise is something you do, not just something you feel
• One generation commends God’s works to the next (Psalm 145:4)
• Your worship is shaping the spiritual formation of others
• Praise may feel awkward—but it’s powerful
• Every person, parent or not, influences the next generation of believers
• Stretching in praise is an act of discipleship
• God uses your visible faith to plant seeds in others
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Psalm 103 calls us to remember something we often forget: the incredible benefits that belong to every follower of the Most High God. In a world that rushes past sorrow and also rushes past celebration, this psalm invites us to slow down, remember, and worship.
Today we explore how David intentionally speaks to his own soul and reminds himself of the goodness of God. These “benefits” are not abstract theological ideas; they are life-altering truths meant to renew our joy.
According to Psalm 103, God:
• Forgives all our sins
• Heals all our diseases
• Redeems our life from the pit
• Crowns us with love and compassion
• Satisfies our desires with good things
• Renews our strength like the eagle
These benefits are reasons to worship, reasons to celebrate, and reasons to reclaim the lost art of praise.
In this message we explore:
• Why praise must be intentional
• Why our souls need to remember
• How praise shifts our perspective
• Why joy is essential for spiritual health
• How God rebuilds and restores us from the inside out
We also hear a powerful testimony of transformation and God’s faithfulness through the story of a CLife member whose life has been renewed by the goodness of God.
If you have found yourself forgetting God’s goodness, overwhelmed by routine, or longing for joy — this message is for you.
Key Passage: Psalm 103:1–5
Series Focus: Recovering the biblical rhythms of lament and praise
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We live in a world full of noise, opinions, and hurry—but not much celebration. In this message, Pastor Rod reminds us that praise isn’t a personality trait, it’s a spiritual discipline. Psalm 100 invites us to make praise the soundtrack of our lives—a daily rhythm that re-centers our hearts in gratitude, joy, and worship.
Even when life feels chaotic, God’s goodness remains constant. So what if we learned to celebrate again? What if we paused to praise before we complained, to give thanks before we grumbled?
Main Idea:
Celebration isn’t a feeling—it’s a focus.
Praise is the soundtrack that tunes our hearts back to God’s goodness.
Key Movements in Psalm 100:
Shout for joy – Praise is expressive.
Worship with gladness – Praise is joyful service.
Know that the Lord is God – Praise is rooted in identity.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving – Praise starts with gratitude.
The Lord is good – Praise is grounded in His character.
Key Verse:
“For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” — Psalm 100:5
Takeaway:
When the world scrolls in stress, may we shout for joy.
When life feels chaotic, may our souls still sing: The Lord is good.
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What do you do when you find yourself in the cave — dark, cold, isolated, and overwhelmed?
In Psalm 142, David cries out from the cave of Adullam, both physically and emotionally trapped. His words remind us that lament is not weakness—it’s faith speaking honestly in the dark.
This message explores how faith meets depression, how lament can coexist with hope, and how we can keep going even when God feels silent.
Main Idea:
Your emotions are valid, but they are not permanent.
So don’t make permanent decisions based on temporary emotions.
In this message you’ll discover:
What it means to lament with honesty before God
Why even faithful people like David wrestle with depression
How to move forward when life feels heavy and hope seems distant
Practical steps to keep going: prayer, community, counseling, and courage
Key Scriptures:
Psalm 142 | 1 Samuel 22:1–3 | Philippians 1:6
Takeaway:
David’s cave wasn’t the end of his story—and your cave isn’t the end of yours.
God still meets us in the darkness with mercy, strength, and hope.
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What do you do when God feels slow, late, or silent? Psalm 13 gives language for those seasons: “How long, Lord?” This message explores how lament is the sound faith makes when God is silent—how we keep talking to God until He’s ready to answer.
In this message you’ll learn:
The difference between grumbling, cynicism, despair—and biblical lament
How lament moves us toward God instead of away from Him
Why waiting isn’t wasted: while we wait, God is working
How to cling to God’s unfailing love (Psalm 13:5–6) even without instant answers
Key Scriptures:
Psalm 13; John 11:1–44 (Lazarus); John 6:26–69
Big Idea:
Lament is not unbelief. It is faith refusing to let silence have the last word.
Reflection Questions:
Where are you tempted to turn your pain into resentment, despair, or numbness?
What would it look like to bring honest, specific lament to God this week?
What past faithfulness of God can you “call to mind” as you wait?
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This message explores what to do when suffering feels unfair and life doesn’t make sense. Psalm 44 walks us through the tension of remembering God’s past faithfulness while wrestling with present pain. Even when things don’t change, we are invited to turn toward God—because His unfailing love is always the way forward.
Key Scriptures:
– Psalm 44
– Isaiah 53:5
– Revelation 21:4
– Job 1:20
– Job 2:9
Questions to reflect on:
– What do I believe about God when life hurts?
– Am I turning toward Him or away from Him with my pain?
– How can I rest in His love even when I don’t have answers?
We live in a world that rushes past sorrow and avoids facing guilt. We justify our mistakes, excuse our behavior, and move on quickly—without ever sitting in the weight of what we’ve done. But Scripture calls us to something deeper.
Psalm 51 is David’s cry after being confronted with the reality of his sin. It is not a polished prayer—it is a lament. It is the sound of a heart breaking open before God.
This message invites us to rediscover the lost art of lamenting our sin—to feel the weight of it, confess it honestly, and bring it before God. Because only when we grieve our sin can we truly receive His grace.
In this message, we’ll explore:
• How Psalm 51 shows us the path from guilt to grace
• Why confession is not weakness but healing
• How lament opens the door to restoration
• Why God desires a broken and contrite heart more than ritual
In a world that rushes past sorrow and manufactures quick moments of happiness, we have
forgotten how to honestly bring our deepest cries and highest joys before our God. The book of Psalms helps us do just that. Looking at various psalms, this sermon series will help us
rediscover the ancient art of lament—learning to grieve with faith and hope—and the art of
praise—lifting our hearts in gratitude and wonder. Together, these practices invite us to live
more fully before God, with honesty, trust, and awe, in the actual reality of our actual lives.
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Have you ever felt like following Jesus would be a lot easier if there weren’t so many PEOPLE involved?
Almost 60 times in the New Testament, followers of Jesus are instructed to feel, say, or do something to “one another.” These instructions are an outline of how believers are meant to interact and relate with each other in community. It is ASSUMED that followers of Jesus are living in community. Only in community, can we love one another, serve one another, encourage one another, forgive one another, care for one another, and much more!
In this series, we will explore the ‘one-another’ commands that believers are given, with an emphasis on the simple fact that, for the Jesus-follower, community is not optional!
Are you looking for peace, rest, and a deep assurance of security? Psalm 23 is a poetic expression of trust in God, using the imagery of a shepherd to depict the Lord’s intimate relationship with His people. Our God is a Good Shepherd that guides, cares, provides, restores, and even dwells with us. He walks with us through our very darkest moments. He provides soul-refreshing rest. He follows us with mercy and goodness. Take a deep breath and inhale all of God’s good promises that we find as we dig deep into Psalm 23.
Are you looking for peace, rest, and a deep assurance of security? Psalm 23 is a poetic expression of trust in God, using the imagery of a shepherd to depict the Lord’s intimate relationship with His people. Our God is a Good Shepherd that guides, cares, provides, restores, and even dwells with us. He walks with us through our very darkest moments. He provides soul-refreshing rest. He follows us with mercy and goodness. Take a deep breath and inhale all of God’s good promises that we find as we dig deep into Psalm 23.
Are you looking for peace, rest, and a deep assurance of security? Psalm 23 is a poetic expression of trust in God, using the imagery of a shepherd to depict the Lord’s intimate relationship with His people. Our God is a Good Shepherd that guides, cares, provides, restores, and even dwells with us. He walks with us through our very darkest moments. He provides soul-refreshing rest. He follows us with mercy and goodness. Take a deep breath and inhale all of God’s good promises that we find as we dig deep into Psalm 23.
Are you looking for peace, rest, and a deep assurance of security? Psalm 23 is a poetic expression of trust in God, using the imagery of a shepherd to depict the Lord’s intimate relationship with His people. Our God is a Good Shepherd that guides, cares, provides, restores, and even dwells with us. He walks with us through our very darkest moments. He provides soul-refreshing rest. He follows us with mercy and goodness. Take a deep breath and inhale all of God’s good promises that we find as we dig deep into Psalm 23.