Do Not Fret (Psalm 37)
Because of who Jesus is, we don't need to get anxious about the future. Instead, God invites us to trust Him with the uncertain things in our lives.
This message was given by Jake Chambers, pastor of Wilderness Church.
God Works Through Weakness (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16) | Dustin Polley
God Works Through Weakness (1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16)
God loves to work through weakness, and that means no one is too far from his grace.
This message was given by Dustin Polley, director of Thrive Kitsap.
The Three Enemies of the Christian | Tim Cedarland
The Three Enemies of the Christian
The world, the flesh, and the devil seek to derail the Christian life. Jesus can overcome all three.
This message was given by Tim Cedarland, Thrive's director emeritus.
The Love Story at the Heart of History | Michael Bouterse
Every Christian is living in a love story, of God pursuing us through our sin and rebellion to woo our hearts to Himself. But there’s one such love story that’s been canonized, and it’s the story of Israel. The story of the Jewish people is Scripture’s preeminent way to illustrate what God’s heart is really like. This message examines what Scripture says about the past, present, and future of the Jewish people, and what we learn about God from His dealings with them.
Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Ezekiel 16:1-19, 59-63; 36:22-23; Genesis 3:15; 5:1-29; 12:3, 7; 26:3-4; 28:13-14; 35:11-12; 45:1; Matthew 1:1; 21:43; Romans 9:6, 17; 11:1-32; Isaiah 2:2-4; 11:11-12; and Zechariah 12-14.
Following God in the Wilderness | Eric Byers
Following God in the Wilderness
Young adulthood is often when dreams first start to die. Things you'd hoped and planned for for years—getting married by a certain age, getting a certain career, having a certain opportunity—don't happen, and all of a sudden you find yourself in a wilderness of confusion. What do you when God feels absent and His plans feel bewildering? Speaking from his experience in over two decades of ministry, Eric Byers shows that hidden behind questions like these is an invitation from God to draw close and follow—even in the wilderness.
Paul's Charge to Timothy | Tim Cedarland
Paul’s Charge to Timothy
Before his death Paul wrote one last letter to Timothy, his beloved protégé, calling him to preach the Word faithfully no matter the cost.
This message was given by Tim Cedarland, Thrive director emeritus.
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree | Josh Nuckols
As Jesus approached Jerusalem, his disciples watched him rebuke a barren fig tree. Why did Jesus curse the tree, and what might this incident have to teach us about our need for God?
This message was given by Josh Nuckols, worship coordinator at our sister ministry, Thrive Kitsap. Scripture passages cited in this message include Mark 11:11-25; 12:1-12.
The Parable of the Sower | Peter Churness
The Parable of the Sower
Most kingdoms advance through force. Jesus' kingdom advances through transformed hearts. In the parable of the sower, Jesus explains not only how hearts are transformed by why some hearts are transformed more than others.
This message was given by Peter Churness, pastor of One Hope Church and one of Thrive's board members. Scripture passages cited (or alluded to) in this message include Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.
Mental Health in the Church | Fred Fay
Our culture is experiencing a mental health crisis. For Christians, the fact that Scripture teaches that human beings are soul, spirit, and body—whose delicate brain chemistry affects our life experience—should make the church a haven for real conversations about mental health. So how can the church do a better job of this? And what would it look like for the church to come alongside those who struggle with mental health with the grace and truth of Jesus?
This message was given by Fred Fay, pastor of Neighborhood Church in University Place, WA. Scripture passages cited in this message include Philippians 4:6-9.