Arrows Church Weekend Messages

Speaker: Robert ConnJesus steps into an ordinary workday and calls ordinary men to follow Him. They were not searching for a spiritual moment. They were casting nets and living predictable lives when Jesus said, “Follow me.” This message explores the kind of people Jesus calls: those faithful in the ordinary, open to interruption, willing to walk in community, and ready to surrender what is working for something greater. The question is not whether Jesus is calling. The question is how we respond.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleWhen Jesus speaks, His Word reveals truth and His power confronts evil, proving that the authority behind His teaching is the same authority that sets the enslaved free.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleIn John 16:12–15, Jesus promises that the Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth who continues His work by guiding us and glorifying Christ. In the sorrow-filled moments of the Upper Room, Jesus reminds His disciples—and us—that we are not left alone, but given the Spirit to reveal truth, illuminate Scripture, and help us understand what we could not yet bear. The Holy Spirit never draws attention to Himself, but faithfully declares what belongs to Jesus, always exalting Christ and His saving work. This teaching invites us to respond by trusting Jesus in our sorrow, submitting to God's Word, and allowing the Spirit to shape our lives for the glory of Christ.Need Prayer?

The waiting is over. Jesus didn't come to tease us with hope, but to fulfill it. The kingdom of God is near, which means delay is no longer faithfulness. Now is the time to turn, trust, and follow the King. Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnTemptation is rarely about choosing something evil and is more often about choosing what feels easier than trusting God. Looking at Jesus in the wilderness, we see that temptation often follows obedience or spiritual highs and does not mean failure, but formation. It reveals what obedience awakens, where we are vulnerable, and how God provides help.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnAt Jesus' baptism in Mark 1, heaven opens, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks love and pleasure over His Son before Jesus does anything publicly. This message explores baptism, the Trinity, and a life-changing gospel truth: in God's kingdom, identity always comes before activity. We don't work for God's love, we live from it.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleIn Mark 1:1–8, we see how God prepares the way for Jesus by calling people to repentance, humility, and readiness to receive the true King. Mark opens with a bold declaration of who Jesus is, the Christ, the Son of God, and introduces John the Baptist as the messenger sent to awaken hearts. Through the imagery of the wilderness and the call to repentance, we are confronted with our need for renewal and reminded that God meets us in our brokenness but does not leave us there. This passage ultimately calls us to see Jesus clearly, turn from sin, and receive the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnIn the Gospel of Mark, we're invited to take a fresh look at a Jesus we think we already know. Not just a good teacher, wise man, spiritual guide, or moral example, but the Son of God who came to serve, suffer, and save. Mark doesn't ask us to admire Jesus from a distance, but to see Him clearly and follow Him fully. The question isn't just “Do you believe in Jesus?”, it's “Which version of Jesus have you been living with?”Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnWhat if the greatest gift God gives you doesn't match your expectations, but changes your life? This Christmas Eve-Eve, we are reminded that when the world expected something powerful and flashy, God sent a baby. Jesus stepped into our tangled mess, became one of us, and brought a Light that still shines today. Christmas isn't about striving or fixing, it's about open hands, open hearts, and receiving the Savior we truly need.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnWhat if one missing piece could make all of Christmas go dark? Many things feel essential to Christmas, like snow, gifts, music, and traditions, but none of them actually hold the story together. There is only one bulb you cannot remove: the Incarnation. God didn't just come near, He became flesh. Without that, there is no cross, no resurrection, and no salvation. Christmas isn't powered by sentiment. It's powered by this truth: the Word became flesh. Take that out, and the whole strand goes dark.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnYou can have all the lights, decorations, and plans, but without connection to Jesus, there's no power.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnEven when life feels twisted and messy, God is working through every strand. His plan isn't to cut you loose; it's to weave your story into His.Need Prayer?

Join us as the elders take questions from the congregation. Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnClosing out Fresh Picked by looking at “The Harvest, a reminder that the Fruit of the Spirit isn't something we manufacture, but something that grows in us when we stay connected to Jesus. Each fruit has a “climate” where it grows best, and Satan offers us counterfeit versions. The goal isn't just to taste fruit from others, but to bear it ourselves. Our task is to guard what God is growing, prune what's in the way, and share the fruit He produces. From fruit tasting to fruit bearing, that's the harvest Jesus invites us into. Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleSelf-control isn't about tightening our grip but surrendering to the power of Christ. Grace doesn't just save, it trains us to say no to sin and yes to godliness. In a world ruled by impulse, the Spirit grows something different in us: discipline rooted in dependence. Self-control guards the garden and protects what the Spirit is growing in us.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnA watermelon is tough on the outside but soft and sweet inside, that's gentleness: strength under control. It's staying calm when you could explode and tender when life presses hard. In Christ, softness isn't weakness; it's power surrendered to love. The strongest hands ever were Jesus', scarred, calloused, and yet gentle. Where do you need softer hands?Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnIn a world that constantly changes, God never does. His mercies are new every morning, and His faithfulness never fails. Faithfulness isn't flashy; it's showing up when it's hard and staying when it's inconvenient. Like grapes growing in clusters, faithfulness flourishes in community when we stay connected to Jesus and to one another.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnGoodness comes from connection, not comparison. God's goodness isn't just what He does… it's who He is. And when His Spirit lives in us, His goodness is reflected through us. Just like fruit that's fresh off the tree, real goodness can be tasted, in how we love, serve, and show grace to others. Let's live in a way that helps people “taste and see that the Lord is good.”Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnKindness, like a cherry, is small but powerful, best when shared, rare in a harsh world, and the “cherry on top” in our lives. God's kindness leads us to repentance, and now we're called to show that same kindness to others.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnPatience isn't passive waiting; it's faithful endurance. Like a banana needs time to ripen, hope is formed through suffering, endurance, and character (Rom. 5:3–5). Don't skip the process, the Spirit is growing something sweet in you!Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleTrue peace isn't the absence of problems; it's the presence of Christ. The world offers fragile, temporary calm, but Jesus gives a supernatural peace through the Holy Spirit that anchors us even in chaos. As we abide in Him, this peace grows within us, guarding our hearts and minds and overflowing into our relationships. When we surrender our anxiety to God through prayer and trust, we discover that peace isn't something we create; it's a Person we walk with.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnJoy isn't fleeting happiness; it's the presence of God that sustains us through every season. Like a pineapple, it takes time to grow, is sweet despite hardship, and carries a crown of hope. Fixing our eyes on Jesus produces a joy the world can't take away, and joy is one of the greatest ways we share Christ with others.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Robert ConnGalatians 5 shows us the battle between flesh and Spirit isn't won by willpower but by abiding in Jesus. The first fruit, love, is God's agape love, the foundation for all others, covering sins and proving we belong to Christ. True love grows not from us, but from the Spirit within us.Need Prayer?

Speaker: Rob SteeleThe Bible contrasts the works of the flesh with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. While the flesh pulls us toward sin, things like envy, anger, impurity, and selfishness, the Spirit produces love, joy, peace, and so much more. We must recognize the battle within us, why we so often do what we don't want to do (Romans 7), and how the Spirit empowers us to live differently. The Christian life isn't about trying harder in our own strength; it's about walking by the Spirit and bearing fruit that points to Jesus.Need Prayer?

The church is called to live with integrity, to be people of prayer in both suffering and joy, to practice honest confession and mutual accountability, and to pursue those who wander lovingly. James ends his letter with a vision for a church that doesn't settle for surface-level religion but leans fully into being a community that confesses, prays, heals, and restores.Need Prayer?

Anyone can wait and worry. But James 5:7-11 reminds us that true patience is waiting without worry. Like a farmer trusting the rains, we are called to stand firm, trust God's timing, and live with peace even when life feels uncertain. We uncover how to let go of pride, embrace perseverance, and discover the freedom of patience rooted in faith.Need Prayer?

Who's really in control, you or God? James 4:13–5:6 warns against living like we're the pilot when we're just passengers. Pride shows up in presumptuous planning and hoarded wealth, but both are empty and dangerous. Real wisdom means trusting God with our plans and stewarding what He's given us with humility and generosity.Need Prayer?

James 4:11-12 confronts the pride that fuels our criticism and judgment of others. James isn't telling us to ignore sin, he's warning us not to play God. This sermon explores why judgment feels good, why it's so dangerous, and how to call out sin with humility, love, and truth. When we judge from pride, we rob God of His glory and crown ourselves. But when we walk in grace, we can speak truth that restores. Need Prayer?

What causes fights, division, and spiritual drift in the church? In James 4:1–10, we're confronted with the harsh truth: the problem isn't just “out there,” it's in us. Our passions wage war within us, our loyalties are split, and far too often, we live like friends of the world while claiming to follow Jesus.Need Prayer?

What does real wisdom look like? James 3:13-18 gives us the test. Wisdom isn't about being the smartest or most successful—it's shown through humble, godly living. James contrasts two kinds of wisdom: earthly wisdom, marked by jealousy and selfish ambition, and heavenly wisdom, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy, impartial, and sincere. True wisdom produces peace and a harvest of righteousness. The question is, are we living by God's wisdom or our own?Need Prayer?

James warns that while all believers face temptation, those who teach (pastors, leaders, and elders) are especially accountable because of the power of their words. The tongue, though small, carries great influence. It can steer lives like a rudder steers a ship, and it can destroy like a spark ignites a forest fire. James shows that what comes out of our mouths reveals what's in our hearts. Though no one can tame the tongue by human strength, Jesus can transform it by changing the heart.Need Prayer?

This week, guest speaker Steve Krier reminded us that the Kingdom of God often begins in small, unseen ways—like a mustard seed. But what starts small doesn't stay small.God's Kingdom grows through ordinary people, daily obedience, and hidden faithfulness. We don't need a platform to make an impact. Every act of faith—no matter how small—is a seed that God can grow into something world-changing.Jesus started with twelve. John Newton pastored a small church, and from it came leaders like William Wilberforce and William Carey. What might God do through your faithfulness?Need Prayer?

James doesn't mince words: faith without works is dead. But that doesn't mean we earn our salvation—it means that true saving faith will always overflow in action. Through examples like Abraham and Rahab, we're reminded that faith is vindicated before others by our obedience and love.Need Prayer?

James 2:1-13… says favoritism is not just unkind, it's sin. Whether based on wealth, status, politics, or appearance, showing favoritism violates the law to love our neighbor as ourselves. It makes us judges over people God loves equally. We're reminded that we will be judged by how we treat others, and God's mercy will reflect the mercy we've shown. Thankfully, mercy triumphs over judgment.Need Prayer?

James 1:19–27 reminds us that hearing God's Word isn't enough, we have to live it. Just like it's crazy to look in a mirror, see toothpaste on your shirt, and walk away, it's just as crazy to hear the Word and do nothing with it. Real faith listens before speaking, throws out moral junk, lives out what it hears, and shows up in speech, service, and purity.Need Prayer?

In James 1:13–18, we learn that temptation doesn't come from God, it starts with our own desires and can lead us into sin and destruction if we're not careful. Like a fish avoiding a hook, we must recognize and resist the bait of temptation, set boundaries, and stay close to the Father, who offers only good and perfect gifts.Need Prayer?

In week 2 of James, we look at how real faith stands firm in trials. James reminds us to ask God for wisdom with unwavering trust and to view both poverty and wealth through the lens of Christ. Those who remain steadfast receive the crown of life.Need Prayer?

We all face trials—but how should followers of Jesus respond when life falls apart?This week we kick off our summer series in the book of James: A Faith That Works. James doesn't ease us in—he starts with a bold command that feels upside-down: “Count it all joy when you meet trials of various kinds.”In this message, we explore what James really means by joy in the midst of hardship, how trials can grow spiritual grit (steadfastness), and what it looks like to become whole and complete in Christ—not just survive suffering, but be shaped by it.We'll also see how Jesus is both our example and our hope—He endured the ultimate trial for the joy set before Him… and that joy was you.Whether you're in a trial right now or walking alongside someone who is, this message is a call to anchor your faith—not in feelings, but in the unshakable love and presence of Christ.Need Prayer?

Purity isn't about our past…it's about our pursuit! Sex is God's idea, meant to be enjoyed within marriage, not feared or shamed. Fear-based and purity culture teachings that focus only on virginity have proven to be ineffective. True intimacy comes from emotional health, trust, and selfless love in marriage. Healing and a fresh start are always possible through Christ.Need Prayer?

You don't drift into intimacy — you talk your way there. Healthy communication is the foundation of every emotionally strong relationship. In this message, we explore how your words can either build a bridge or leave a scar. Ask yourself: Do you want your spouse to hear what you're saying, or have to heal from how you said it? Let's learn to speak with honesty, clarity, and grace.Need Prayer?

Is having a “work spouse,” a “hall pass,” or a close opposite-sex friend just fun — or deeply harmful? In this episode, we answer your questions and expose the danger of emotional entanglements outside of marriage, from micro-cheating and innocent emojis to secret texts and subtle flirty habits. We'll also talk about spiritual mismatches in relationships, what to do when your love tank feels empty, and how to rebuild trust after betrayal. Spoiler: What feels harmless can wreck your relationship. Let's talk about it.Need Prayer?

Your identity and purpose aren't defined by your relationship status—they're rooted in Christ. This message explores the biblical gift of singleness and the deeper purpose God has for your life, whether you're single, married, or somewhere in between. Discover how to live with purpose and joy, no matter your season.Need Prayer?

God doesn't require a perfect marriage to tell a beautiful story! If you've ever thought your relationship is beyond repair, this message serves as a reminder that emotional health, emotional intelligence, and emotional intimacy—rather than perfection—are the true foundations of a strong, godly marriage. While emotional intimacy turns conflict into connection, pride turns conflict into combat.Need Prayer?

If you think your marriage is boring and maybe even dead, and the only way you feel like you can spark life into your marriage is by introducing another person (or multiple people) into the equation, it might not be your marriage that's boring...it might be you. It might not be your marriage that needs reviving...it might be you!Need Prayer?

Scripture: Luke 24:5b — “Why do you seek the living among the dead?”In this Resurrection Sunday message, we reflect on the angel's powerful question to the women at Jesus' tomb. They had come looking for a body, expecting death—yet the tomb was empty. “Why do you seek the living among the dead?” is not just a question for that moment, but one that echoes into our own lives.Too often, we seek purpose, identity, and peace in “dead places”—in success, relationships, addictions, status, even religion without Christ. We chase after affirmation on screens, healing in achievements, or comfort in substances. But these cannot offer life. They are tombs that promise what only Jesus can give.True life—abundant, eternal, and resurrected life—is found in Christ alone. He is not in the grave. He is risen. And He invites us to stop clinging to lifeless substitutes and instead come alive in Him.This message calls us to examine where we've been seeking life in dead things—and to turn instead to the Risen Savior who conquered death and still meets us with grace and power today.Need Prayer?

In Daniel's visions, we see God's sovereignty over history. The visions of the ram and the goat symbolize the rise and fall of empires, demonstrating that God orchestrates world events. This sovereignty extends to our personal lives, inviting us to trust Him with our own stories. Daniel's prayer in chapter 9 serves as a model for us, emphasizing adoration, confession, acknowledgment of God's justice, and a plea for mercy and restoration. God responded to Daniel with a prophecy that pointed to the coming Messiah, affirming that His plans have always been in place.Need Prayer?

Earthly kingdoms rise and fall...the Son of Man reigns forever!Need Prayer?

Stand firm, Stay faithful, Watch God move!Need Prayer?

We cannot acknowledge the existence of God and live a life that denies His power.Belshazzar's downfall in Daniel 5 shows what happens when pride, defeat, and ignorance take over. He treated what was sacred as casual, ignored God's sovereignty, and lived as if he was untouchable—until the handwriting on the wall revealed his fate.Many live the same way today—claiming faith but rejecting God's power in their daily lives. True faith isn't just believing in God but submitting to Him.Need Prayer?

In Daniel 4, King Nebuchadnezzar has a terrifying dream of a mighty tree being cut down. Daniel reveals its meaning: God will humble Nebuchadnezzar for his pride unless he repents. The king ignores the warning, and one year later, he loses everything—his kingdom, his sanity, and his dignity—living like an animal for seven years. Eventually, he acknowledges God's authority, and God restores him.

Faithfulness is our responsibility—God handles the results.Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego show us how to stand firm in the face of persecution. When commanded to bow to a false god, they refused, declaring that God could save them—but even if He didn't, they would still remain faithful. Their story reminds us that true faith isn't about seeking rescue but trusting in God's sovereignty, no matter the outcome. In the end, their faith not only saved them but also made God's name known to an entire kingdom.Need Prayer?