Find direction for your life where you currently are. Messages from Current Church in St. Joseph, MO.
The cross is a reminder for us to stop chasing what can't be caught.
It's not intuitive to choose to lose, but Jesus introduced an upside-down way of living.
There's no shortage of desire in our lives. Most are innocent. Some are even good & noble. Others can stop us from living out God's best. In this message, you'll learn what to do with the desires that are stopping you.
Our brains have an amazing ability to create a narrative around things in our lives. Unfortunately, when that narrative is untrue it causes us to be in denial. And denial will always deny us of something. In this message, we'll try & stop denial before it stops us.
Does Easter really matter? What does it even mean for your life?
It's easy to believe the greatest enemy of the church comes from outside the church. Unfortunately, the church's greatest threat is right in the middle of it.
The message of the church is a message for the world. So how do we share it in a way that changes lives?
Early Christians were bold, confident, and courageous. How we pray is an indicator if we've strayed from that.
The Church needs to provide for the next generation what we wish the previous generation had provided for us. So how do we do that?
When the church first began, a natural question surfaced right away: "What shall we do?" The answer had to do more with understanding who your faith was in than what needed to be done.
Being part of a local gathering of Jesus followers means you are part of something big. It's up to each generation to determine what Christianity looks like, sounds like, and reacts like.
Spiritual disciplines require practice. Practicing well is just as important as practicing period. In this message, we'll learn about a few disciplines we can begin to practice to make room to experience more of God's power in our lives.
Spiritual habits are not the end, but a means to an end. To what end? Jesus makes that abundantly clear.
For some of us, faith is something we're just not investigating. For others of us, our faith story began a long time ago. But for ALL for us, that faith *could* be growing. But what if there was a full-body workout that could bulk up our faith?
Most of us are highly connected. We text, we post, we call, we comment, we direct message. An entire industry has even been built around connected FITNESS. So if it's been pivotal for cycling or lifting, what could it look like for connection to impact our spiritual health, too?
Workouts. Some are tougher than others. But the toughest ones have some of the BIGGEST payoffs. That's true spiritually, too. Today's exercise is tough. Tough to discuss, and tougher to implement.
There's just something about being in a stadium for Friday night lights. Or for the concert with your favorite band. Even for the end of the baseball season. And, of course, for all of Chiefs football! What if there is a 'stadium' workout that could fuel big gains--even for those who AREN'T on the field?
Maybe you've been on your faith journey for a long time. Or perhaps you're just beginning to investigate faith. Regardless, faith isn't supposed to be stagnant. And there are some practical things we can do to help it grow into something vibrant.
In the midst of your travel planning, gift wrapping, & cookie baking, enjoy a hassle-free hour with us for Christmas. Experience the peace & joy this season brings.
Are you preparing for what the holidays will be like this year? Celebration resists cynicism and makes us ready to receive what God is eager to give.
Are you preparing for what the holidays will be like this year? Jesus made a way for us, and now we get to make way for Him in our lives, in our homes, and in our habits.
Are you anticipating what the holidays will be like this year? Holy anticipation is the expectation that God is up to something good, coupled with the excitement and mystery of just how and just when that goodness will come.
If we're not careful, what should be secondary can easily become primary.
Have you ever heard that God has incredible purpose for your life? What does that mean? How do we discover his purpose? Sometimes we just need to eliminate the distractions so we can hear God speak to us about his unique purpose for our lives.
It's easy to allow culture to define us. God wants us to find our identities in him. The source of your identity will change your legacy.
Have you ever known someone who said they heard from God? Have you ever heard from God? Many of us have wondered what it looks like to experience that level of intimacy with our Heavenly Father. But what should our posture be, and where should our focus land?
Today we navigate the complexities of faith across generations. We'll discover the importance of continuing traditions, investing in young lives, and ensuring the longevity of spiritual wisdom.
Today we explore the impactful role of the church in the community. How can we embody the values of giving, serving, and shining our light the way God intended?
For far too long, the Church has been known for what it's against. We want to be known for what we're FOR. And we are unequivocally FOR you!
Every day you use words. A lot of them. Some of them are helpful. Some of them not. So how do we determine helpful words that will improve our relationships?
Every day you use words. A lot of them. Some of them are helpful. Some of them not. So how do we determine helpful words that will improve our relationships?
Every day you use words. A lot of them. Some of them are helpful. Some of them not. So how do we determine helpful words that will improve our relationships?
Every day you use words. A lot of them. Some of them are helpful. Some of them not. So how do we determine helpful words that will improve our relationships?
If it's true that the church in America is in decline, what would it take to reverse that trend? You could be part its reversal. The question is: In what stage do you find yourself in terms of being engaged with a local church?
Following Jesus is complicated. We all need help figuring it out and sticking with it. So how do we do that?
It's easy to get in a hurry but harder to get out. If we're going to resist the temptation to rush in life, we must be proactive. Today we reveal one practical way to keep hurry from taking over.
One of the biggest weapons against the hurry that tries to invade our lives is the word "no." We, however, have a tendency to be "yes" machines. Let's discover how to effectively say "no" and keep hurry at a distance.
We're all busy. And most of us would say we're busy with good things. But if we're not careful, our busy lives can become hurried lives. When that happens, we suffer and the people around us often get our worst.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So then what must Jesus followers believe about the Bible?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. With that in mind, what is the fundamental purpose of Jesus followers?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. With that in mind, what is the fundamental purpose of the church?
As we take a break today from our in-person service, be inspired by this incredible conversation with author, speaker, professor, & podcaster John Dickson. It's a perfect supplement to our current series, The Fundamental List.
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So why did someone have to die? What was the point?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. So why doesn't God do something about injustice in our world? And can God really be trusted?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Today, we'll look at another essential: How did Jesus define sin?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Today, we'll look at another essential: What was the purpose of Jesus' activity on earth?
With so many denominations and opinions on what it means to be a Christian, it can be difficult to determine what is fundamental to the faith. Today, we'll look at what's essential--and what's not--when it comes to following Jesus.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
We sing together. We take Communion. We baptize people. But why??? Discover the why behind these important parts of the Christian life.
What do we do when life and circumstances we can't control bring us to a breaking point? Find out in the conclusion of our series, Bend Don't Break.