Trusting God can be scary, whether it be with our marriage, kids, career, finances, health, relationships, or next steps. It&#039;s easy to desire a "road map" that shows us exactly where we are going before we get there! Is having faith in our future worth the cost of the unknown? In part two of "From the Ground Up", Pastor Joe asks the important question, "Will you really trust God with your whole life?" The good news is that God never asks His people to trust Him for a future that doesn’t include Him. When we do put our trust in Him, His presence goes ahead of us - which means our future will be secured in His goodness and love.

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From The Ground Up - Part 2 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 10.17.21

God is love, and it’s His will that all people hear and believe the Good News about Jesus. But because God gave us free will, not all will be saved. Some people will choose to spend eternity without God - but not if we get any kind of say in it. And we do! In part one of "From the Ground Up", Pastor Joe asks an important question - will we commit to following God wherever He leads? He uses people who will follow Him to save those who don&#039;t - and He wants to use us to change eternity for others!

From The Ground Up - Part 1 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 10.10.21

We are all overflowing with something - whether it be good or bad. If we take time to analyze what kind of fruit we&#039;re bearing with our lives, we will notice if we&#039;re overflowing with thankfulness and the fruits of the Spirit, or with other things that may be rotting our branches. In the finale of "Rooted", Pastor Joe uses the last part of Colossians 2:6-7 to reveal how God wants us to overflow with His goodness as we stay rooted and grounded in Christ. Our fruit develops from what is within our hearts - and it will take our Father&#039;s help to cut off the branches that don&#039;t belong so healthier fruit can take its place and make us thrive

Rooted - Part 6 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 10.3.21

Did you know that every believer in Christ is called to ministry? If we want to follow the Great Commission God has given us to make disciples, it must start first at home, and then move out to school, work, and beyond. Before anyone decides to follow Jesus, they typically see Jesus made real through someone else who is following Jesus. Discipleship begins with one disciple representing Jesus well. So how do we do that? In part five of "Rooted", Pastor Joe focuses on how we must continuously be &#039;strengthened in the faith&#039; - which happens by having intentional relationships with other believers that help us grow stronger in Christ.

Rooted - Part 5 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 9.26.21

We all have regrets, right? Those past day-to-day decisions we made that ended up hurting us in some way. If none of us can go back and hit the "undo" button, how do we live a new life that&#039;s consistently fruitful so we don&#039;t regret our future? In part four of the series "Rooted", Pastor Joe affirms us in this truth: no matter where we’re starting from, Jesus offers us the opportunity to live a life that pleases God and benefits us for the long haul. Our life can change for good as we continue to live rooted in Jesus - starting today!

Rooted - Part 4 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 9.19.21

Rooted - Part 3 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 9.14.21

Living the Christian life is so much more than just accepting salvation and staying in the same place mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Just as Jesus rules over sin and death, He wants to be the Lord of every aspect of our life today - not just in eternity. In part two of "Rooted", Pastor Joe explains that Jesus isn’t interested in casual followers - He calls us to follow Him with complete commitment, knowing that as we put deep roots into His love we will live full, transformed lives that can overflow into the world and inspire others to follow Jesus too!

Rooted - Part 2 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 9.12.21

We all go through different seasons of life, including raging storms and long dry spells. Like a tree, some of us have never developed deep roots because we weren’t taught how to rely on God. Other&#039;s roots are rotted to begin with due to hurt in their past, unhealthy family relationships, or the fact that their habits and hang-ups have undermined their stability. Rootless people are one bad thing away from their lives toppling over. So what do we do? In part one of the series "Rooted", Pastor Joe explains the importance of being rooted in Christ, and that we must find our stability and nutrients in Him if we want to have a firm foundation and bear good fruit in every season of life

Rooted - Part 1 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 9.5.21

As we travel through this life, it’s important that we pay attention to which direction we’re walking. Many people act as though all paths lead to the same destination, and we can live however we want and still arrive somewhere good. But that advice will never be found in the Bible. So which way do we walk? In the finale of "The Body", Pastor Joe gives wisdom about the only direction we should be taking our feet. God has created a path for each of us that may not look like the easiest road, but it is the only path that leads to true life. If we want to act like Jesus, we must follow His way and walk like Him!

The Body - Part 10 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 8.29.21

We probably all know at least one person who struggles with controlling their tongue. Perhaps they speak words that are demanding, angry, or cut others down. Or maybe they use foul language and don’t think before they open their mouth. Maybe sometimes, that person can even be us! What do we do when we’ve developed habits of speaking in harshness instead of in love? In part nine of “The Body”, Pastor Derek uses his personal experiences to share how God helped him change his words from being harmful to being helpful. When we adjust the condition of our heart we can then radically shift how we communicate with others - and practice looking more like Jesus.

The Body - Part 9 with Pastor Derek Waddell | 8.22.21

How many times in our lives have we wished we heard a warning so we could react before something bad happened? Or perhaps we did hear a warning, but chose not to respond to it and ended up hurt. What is the best way for us to prevent ourselves from heading down a wrong path? In part eight of "The Body", Pastor Joe teaches us that God wants to speak clearly to us so we can live lives of wisdom. We can hear from God by engaging with His Word, the Bible, by spending time listening to Him in prayer, and by accepting godly advice from other believers in our lives. God is accessible to each of His children - and desires for us to hear from Him regularly.

The Body - Part 8 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 8.15.21

There are as many kinds of needs out there as there are people. Some people need physical help, while others need help with their relationships, thoughtlife, or healing from past hurts they’ve experienced. How do we look at people when we see their need for help? Do we have compassion on them with an open heart, or do we judge the situation, make excuses, and look the other way? In part seven of "The Body", Pastor Joe reminds us that we cannot be the hands of Jesus and love other people well unless we first see them through the eyes of Jesus. Compassion is the key to taking action.

The Body - Part 7 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 8.8.21

In Genesis, God breathed spiritual life into Adam&#039;s physical body - allowing Him to become a living being who was made in the image of God. This is why we care for our own bodies, and for the bodies of others. In part six of "The Body", Pastor Joe focuses on how we are filled with the very Spirit of Jesus - and what that means for us while we&#039;re here on earth. We are spiritual beings in physical bodies that are here to give glory to God!

The Body - Part 6 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 8.3.21

Sometimes we know we need help - whether it be emotionally, physically, or spiritually - yet we don&#039;t know exactly where to get it from. And then there&#039;s our friends, family members, and coworkers who may be looking for help too. Where should they go to get it? In part five of "The Body", Pastor Joe reminds us through the story of the Good Samaritan that our own hands are meant to bring help where it needs to go. It’s time to serve others with our hands so we can look more like Jesus!

The Body - Part 5 with Pastor Joe Wickman | 8.1.21

When we invite people into our homes, isn&#039;t there a part of us that doesn&#039;t want them to see all of our messes? We may take extra time to clean and put things in order, shut the doors to the most chaotic rooms, and pretend we have it all together. But what about when it comes to our hearts? In part four of "The Body", Pastor Brandon teaches that Jesus wants to make His home in our hearts, no matter how messy they may be. He not only wants to live with us each day, but His heart&#039;s desire is to help us clean up the rooms that need the most attention. Our job is to invite Him in so He can transform us from the inside out, and in turn reflect His image to those around us.

The Body - Part 4 with Pastor Brandon Baker | 7.25.21

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