In 2 Corinthians 4:16–5:7, Paul looks straight at a church drowning in pain and says, “I see it, but it’s not the end of the story.” This body is just a tent that’s coming down; God is already building us an eternal one. We groan now, yet the Holy Spirit inside us is God’s guarantee that the real home is coming. This isn’t pretending it doesn’t hurt—it’s refusing to let the hurt have the last word. Look past what you can see to what is forever, and even the worst suffering starts feeling like the last few minutes before we finally go home.
In Colossians 4:7–18, Paul shows us why a healthy church matters—not because of programs or buildings, but because of the way God’s people live out the gospel together. A healthy church is made up of members who serve faithfully, restore broken relationships, and help each other step into the work God has given them. Paul isn’t handing us a checklist; he’s showing us the rhythm of life in Christ lived in community. How we grow, serve, and impact the world flows out of a church that is alive, faithful, and working together. Jesus saved us to be part of a body that strengthens, encourages, and equips each believer to live fully for Him.
In Colossians 3:18–4:6, Paul shows us that the gospel is meant to reshape the way we show up in every relationship we have. Real change isn’t proven by big moments but by the way we love, serve, and speak in the ordinary places of home, school, work, and community. Paul isn’t giving us a set of religious rules—he’s showing us how a new identity creates a new way of living. When Jesus changes you, it transforms the way you treat people, the effort you give, and the witness your life carries. Jesus didn’t make you new so you could stay the same; He made you new so His character could flow through you wherever you go.
In Colossians 3:1–17, Paul shows us how real change actually happens—not by trying harder, but by living out who we already are in Christ. He tells us to lift our eyes to the things above, to put to death the parts of us Jesus already rescued us from, and to put on a new way of life shaped by love. Paul isn’t giving us a self-help plan; he’s giving us a gospel rhythm. Your identity fuels your activity. When you set your mind on Christ, kill the flesh, and choose love in community, you don’t just act differently—you become different. Jesus didn’t save you to leave you stuck; He saved you to make you new, from the inside out.
In Colossians 2:16–23, Paul calls out the things that quietly steal our joy in Jesus—loving rules, feelings, and validation more than Him. The false teachers in Colossae weren’t denying Jesus; they were just adding to Him, and that’s just as dangerous. Paul reminds us that our faith isn’t about earning God’s love through performance or emotion, but about clinging to the One who already gave us everything. Jesus didn’t die so you could earn His love later—He died so you could experience it fully right now
In Colossians 2:11–15, Paul shows us what really happened on the cross. Jesus didn’t just die—He made us alive, canceled our debt, and crushed the enemy for good. The cross isn’t just a moment in history; it’s the power that changes how we live right now. When we forget that, we start fighting battles Jesus already won. The cross means sin doesn’t own you, shame can’t define you, and the enemy has no authority over you anymore.
In Colossians 2:6–10, Paul writes to a church being pulled in different directions—pressured to add, adjust, or abandon the core of their faith. But instead of chasing something new, Paul calls them to strengthen what they already have. He points them toward a deeper foundation, greater discernment, and a clearer grasp of who they are in Christ. True strength doesn’t come from avoiding hardship, but from being grounded enough to stand firm through it. When life begins to shake, Paul shows us how a rooted and strengthened faith can hold steady—and even grow.
In Colossians 1:15–23, Paul addresses the Colossians being misled about Jesus’ identity. Some teachers downplayed His divinity, questioned His humanity, and even ranked angels above Him. Paul makes it clear: Jesus is fully God, the Creator, the Savior who reconciles us to the Father, and the Lord who deserves our full surrender. Understanding who He truly is changes everything—how we live, what we trust, and the hope we hold onto. Nothing needs to be added or altered—Jesus alone is enough, and seeing Him rightly shapes everything in life.
In Colossians 1:1–14, Paul addresses a church caught in confusion as false teachers twisted the Gospel with extra rules, rituals, and spiritual hierarchies. He reminds them that the true Gospel is unrivaled: it grounds us in faith, love, and hope, it grows us in knowledge and obedience, and it guarantees our identity in Christ. What was true for the Colossians is just as true for us today—any attempt to add to the Gospel only empties it of its power. Nothing needs to be added. Jesus alone is enough.
Every 11 minutes, someone dies by suicide—and it’s now the second leading cause of death for students ages 10–19. Suicide is a desperate attempt to escape pain that feels unbearable, but God is not silent on this struggle. Even in Scripture, we see people crushed under the weight of life, yet met with God’s presence and hope. Suicide is not the way out. God Himself says, “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite” (Isaiah 57:15). Your pain is not permanent, and your story is not finished—God Himself steps in to revive your heart and breathe life into your future.
What does God really say about LGBTQ+? Many believe God's design is outdated or even hateful, especially with the way culture talks about identity and love. Our real enemy isn’t each other—it’s the devil who twists what God created for good. Scripture shows us that God’s design for sexuality gives life and purpose, while all sin, not just LGBTQ+, separates us from Him. The hope of the gospel is that Jesus doesn’t push sinners away—He runs toward us with grace, forgiveness, and freedom. Living in His design isn’t about hate; it’s about love that leads to life.
Are faith and science really at odds, forcing people to choose one over the other? Many believe that faith in God is outdated, especially with all the scientific discoveries that emerge. Last night we learned that science isn’t against faith, but actually helps us understand our Creator. Science opens our eyes to see God's fingerprints in and through everything around us. It shows that embracing both faith and reason can deepen our understanding of the world and our purpose in it.
Not all religions point to the same God. Culture says they do, but that’s a lie. Many people assume every path leads somewhere good, but Paul walked into Athens and made it clear: there’s only one God who gives life, and only one way to Him—through Jesus. That truth shook a city full of idols, and it still collides with our world today. Every one of us has to wrestle with it and decide what to do. You can ignore it, fight it, or believe it—but you can’t stay neutral.
Most people assume they’re right with God because they’ve done enough — gone to church, got baptized, never killed anyone, and try to be a good person. But Scripture doesn’t say we’re mostly good — it says we’re dead. Spiritually dead. And dead people can’t fix themselves. In Ephesians 2, Paul is going to teach us the truth about our condition apart from Christ, the cure that only comes through Jesus, and the calling that comes with grace. You weren’t just saved from something — you were saved for something. There are dead people all around you. It’s time to go.
Forgiveness isn’t just a suggestion — it’s a command straight from the heart of God. In Matthew 6:14-15, Jesus makes it clear: if we want to receive forgiveness, we must give it. But many of us are walking around carrying old wounds — hurt, betrayal, abuse — with no idea how much it’s shaping our lives. Unforgiveness doesn’t just stay hidden; it shows up in our reactions, relationships, and even how we see ourselves. Forgiveness may feel unfair or impossible, but Jesus isn’t asking you to do it alone — He’s offering the strength to do what sets you free.
Prayer isn’t just about handing God a wish list and hoping He comes through. In Luke 11:1-13, Jesus shows us that prayer is about relationship — asking, seeking, and knocking with the trust of a child. God isn’t distant or annoyed by our prayers; He invites us to come boldly and often. The real gift of prayer isn’t just getting something from God — it’s getting God Himself. When we believe that, everything about how we pray starts to change.
We’ve all been hurt and can name the person. They caused deep pain, and everything in us wants to make them feel what we felt. But Jesus says something crazy in Matthew 5:38-48, “Love your enemies and pray for them”. This is countercultural; instead of revenge and retaliation, He calls us to respond the way God responded to us. When Christians live this out, the world changes.
How do you get to Heaven? Is it by being good, knowing the Bible, or doing enough? In John 3, Jesus tells Nicodemus—a religious leader who seemed to have it all together—that he must be born again. Salvation isn’t earned; it’s received. You don’t climb your way to God—He makes you new from the inside out through His Spirit.
Jesus didn’t just heal people—He often asked questions that stopped them in their tracks. In this message from John 5, Grant Troutt walks us through a moment where Jesus asks a man who’s been suffering for 38 years, “Do you want to be healed?” Why would He ask that? And what does it reveal about our excuses, environments, and resistance to healing? Grant unpacks how Jesus sees us, knows us, and calls us to stop settling for temporary fixes—and start walking in real freedom.
Jesus didn’t hold back when He spoke, and some of His words are shocking. A lot of what He said gets misunderstood or even ignored. In this message, we’re launching a new series: “Jesus Said What? Shocking Statements from Jesus.” We’re starting with one of the heaviest Bible passages in Matthew 7:13-23, where Jesus says, “Depart from me, I never knew you.” What did He mean, and how do we ensure that these words never apply to us?