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More Than Happy: Pursuing God, Not Just Happiness Scripture References Proverbs 14:12 Psalm 37:1 7 John 16:33 Overview Many people assume God’s chief aim is our personal happiness, yet Scripture show…
God Never Said “I Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle” Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 10:13 Other references Psalm 38:4 Psalm 38:8 Mark 14:33 34 Jonah 2:2 Jonah 2:7 Psalm 145:18 …
It Doesn’t Matter As Long As No One Gets Hurt? Scripture References Romans 6:1 14 1 Corinthians 10 Overview The session confronts the popular lie: “It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you don’t …
God Never Said: “It Doesn’t Matter What You Do as Long as You Don’t Hurt Anyone” Scripture References Primary text 1 John 1:8 Romans 6:1 Romans 6:23 Other references Romans 3:10 Luke 20:47 John 19:11…
Does It Really Matter What You Believe? Scripture References Romans 3:21 26 Overview Many people say, “It doesn’t matter what you believe as long as you’re sincere,” but this message challenges that …
God Never Said, “It Doesn’t Matter What You Believe” Scripture References Primary text John 14:6 Other references Mark 2:16 17 Acts 3:15 Romans 3:22 Overview Many people assume any sincere spiritual …
Exposing and Defeating Pride Scripture References Primary text James 4:6 Jeremiah 9:23 Philippians 2 Other references Matthew 7:3 Hebrews 12:2 Micah 6:8 Overview Pride is the hidden force that wrecks…
Chasing the Light: Trading Greed for Generosity Scripture References Luke 12:5 20 2 Corinthians 9:8 1 John 3:17 Overview Greed darkens the soul because it convinces us that possessions, not God, secu…
Don’t Stop on Six Scripture References Hebrews 10:36 Joshua 6 Overview God may give a clear promise, yet possessing it still requires perseverance. Drawing from Hebrews 10:36 and the march around Jer…
Unstoppable Love and Faithfulness Scripture References (None explicitly cited in the transcript) Overview A cascading chorus celebrates God’s unending, irresistible love and unwavering faithfulness. …
Victory in Jesus Overview A heartfelt declaration of praise celebrates how God’s mercy reached into darkness, brought new life through the cross, and secured everlasting hope. Repeated refrains affir…
His Love Is All Around Overview A worship lyric celebrating God’s unwavering presence and conquering love. In moments of darkness or seeming defeat, the refrain declares that God is with us “to the e…
Victory in Jesus Overview A simple, heartfelt worship refrain celebrating the gospel: Jesus sought us in darkness, purchased us with His blood, and raised us to share His victory. Repeated declaratio…
It Will Happen Scripture References Primary text Acts 27:9 Acts 27:13 Acts 27:18 Acts 27:21 Acts 27:22 Acts 27:23 Acts 27:24 Acts 27:26 Acts 27:41 Other references Hebrews 10:36 Overview God finishes…
I Deserve It, Part 1 – Two Thieves and the Gift None of Us Earn Scripture References Primary text Luke 23 Other references James 2:10 Romans 6:23 Ephesians 2:8 9 Psalm 103 1 Peter 1:3 Overview Craig …
No Condemnation: Mercy for the Woman Caught in Adultery Scripture References John 8 Romans 8:1 Overview Continuing the series “I Deserve It,” the message centers on John 8, where a woman caught in ad…
Jesus Welcomes the Rejected Scripture References Luke 19 Luke 15 Ephesians 2 Overview Everyone knows the sting of being left out, overlooked, or flat out rejected. In Luke 19 we meet Zacchaeus—the mo…
Never Put a Period Where God Puts a Comma Scripture References Luke 22:54 John 21 1 Peter 4:16 Overview Failure does not have to be the last word. Looking at Peter’s triple denial in Luke 22, Craig G…
Pray: Active in Sharing Your Faith Scripture References Acts 2 John 9 John 4 Overview Paul’s second “Pray” model centers on one request: that believers stay active in sharing their faith so they will…
One Mind, One Voice Scripture References Primary text Romans 15:5 7 John 17:20 23 Other references Romans 12:5 John 13:34 35 Acts 4:33 Overview Paul prayed, Jesus prayed—so we will pray—for unity in …
Knowing What Is Best Starts With Knowing God Scripture References Philippians 1:9 10 Numbers 11 John 3:16 Overview Pastor Sam Roberts closes the “Pray” series by unpacking Paul’s prayer in Philippian…
The Man in the Mirror: Living the Two Greatest Commandments Scripture References Matthew 22 Psalm 103 Overview Jesus summed up every command and prophetic promise in two inseparable directives: love …
Knowing God vs. Just Believing in Him Scripture References Primary text Titus 1:16 1 John 2 Matthew 7:21 Other references Galatians 4 Psalm 63 Psalm 9 Ephesians 1:17 19 Overview Most people say they …
“We Believe in God but We Do Not Fear Him” Scripture References Primary text Psalm 36:1 2 Genesis 22 Other references Proverbs 9:10 Proverbs 14:27 Proverbs 22:4 Overview Craig Groeschel continues the…
Lukewarm or All In? Scripture References Revelation 3 Overview Jesus’ words to the wealthy church in Laodicea confront every believer who is tempted to settle for a comfortable, half hearted faith. I…
Trust God With Everything Scripture References Primary text Proverbs 3:5 6 Mark 9:22 Other references Deuteronomy 9 Psalm 100:3 5 Hebrews 11 Overview Week four of “Christian Atheist” exposes the plac…
There Is Always a Way Out Scripture References 1 Corinthians 10:12 13 Hebrews 4:15 Overview God does not leave His children trapped. Every temptation we face comes with a God given exit, and Christ’s…
Finding God’s Way Out of Temptation Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 10 Other references James 4:7 Proverbs 4:14 15 Hebrews 2:18 Overview Temptation is universal, but God never leaves …
Till the Walls Come Down Overview A jubilant call to worship pulses through these lyrics: the battle is already won, God’s unfailing love propels us, and nothing can stop our praise. The repeated ant…
A Way Out: Depend on the Spirit, Starve the Flesh Scripture References Primary text 1 Corinthians 10:3 Galatians 5 Romans 8:12 13 Other references Romans 7 Galatians 5:24 25 Overview Temptation is co…
