Nexus Church

Contrary to what pop culture would have you believe, the true gospel of Christ is ANTI-SELF!!! As believers, we MUST be alert and watchful, not living distracted lives. While Christians are distracted the world remains deceived!!!Jesus COMMANDS us in Matthew 28:18-20 to GO! We are not saved to sit, we are saved to share!The Great Commission is not a destination, it's a daily decision. Convenience and comfort are not luxuries we can indulge in as disciples of Christ. Arm yourself with your testimony.Look for people to share God's goodness with. Go out of your way to point everyone you meet to Christ. Every interaction we have is an opportunity for true life change. The world is hungry for truth and hope, and those in Christ have the answer. Let's GO!

Love. It is a fire that burns within. It causes us to seek redemption over and revenge and prayer over payback.

Love. It is a fire that burns within. It causes us to seek redemption over and revenge and prayer over payback.

**This Sunday's message from Pastor Jon Purkey will change your life.** In a bold, Spirit-led word titled *"The Power of His Presence,"* Pastor Jon reminds us that without God's presence, we are powerless, directionless, and spiritually dead. But with His presence? We have power, peace, transformation, and purpose.

**This Sunday's message from Pastor Jon Purkey will change your life.** In a bold, Spirit-led word titled *"The Power of His Presence,"* Pastor Jon reminds us that without God's presence, we are powerless, directionless, and spiritually dead. But with His presence? We have power, peace, transformation, and purpose.

He turns sorrow into dancing, ashes into beauty, defeat into victory, and endings into new beginnings. What the enemy meant for evil, God flips for good!

He turns sorrow into dancing, ashes into beauty, defeat into victory, and endings into new beginnings. What the enemy meant for evil, God flips for good!

Overcoming the Tempter Have you ever felt like you're on the mountain top in one area of life, only to be in the deepest valley in another area? How do you handle going from heaven's approval, to hell's attack? The account of Jesus in the gospels being led in to the desert and tempted by Satan provides a clear and resounding example of understanding the right response and posture to have when we are at a low point and the enemy's temptations come calling!!!!!First of all, anchor yourself in the knowledge that being in the wilderness isn't punishment, it's preparation.

Overcoming the Tempter Have you ever felt like you're on the mountain top in one area of life, only to be in the deepest valley in another area? How do you handle going from heaven's approval, to hell's attack? The account of Jesus in the gospels being led in to the desert and tempted by Satan provides a clear and resounding example of understanding the right response and posture to have when we are at a low point and the enemy's temptations come calling!!!!!First of all, anchor yourself in the knowledge that being in the wilderness isn't punishment, it's preparation.

The faithful LOVE of the Lord NEVER FAILS!

The faithful LOVE of the Lord NEVER FAILS!

Why Jesus? Because He comes for us as we are. Because He beat death and offers us life. Because the world's promises fade, but His word stands forever. He is alive. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Following Him may cost us everything, but it gives us everything that actually matters….purpose, peace, and eternal hope.Matthew 10:39 • John 14:6 • Romans 5:8 • Revelation 1:18#WhyJesus #JesusIsAlive #FaithOverFear #HeIsTheWay #HopeInChrist #RestInHim #NothingWithoutJesus #AllBecauseOfJesus #faith #nexuschurchkc 

Why Jesus? Because He comes for us as we are. Because He beat death and offers us life. Because the world's promises fade, but His word stands forever. He is alive. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Following Him may cost us everything, but it gives us everything that actually matters….purpose, peace, and eternal hope.Matthew 10:39 • John 14:6 • Romans 5:8 • Revelation 1:18#WhyJesus #JesusIsAlive #FaithOverFear #HeIsTheWay #HopeInChrist #RestInHim #NothingWithoutJesus #AllBecauseOfJesus #faith #nexuschurchkc 

Faith.It is the currency of God's Kingdom. Without it, it's not only impossible to please the Lord but it's impossible to fulfill God's plan for your life. Our faith is built on our belief. What we really believe about God's Word shows not in what we say, but in our actions. Faith not only speaks, it moves, alive and active.  Challenge yourself to speak ONLY faith based truths, based on what God's Word says. The profession of your mouth creates the reality of your life. Do not allow the devil to deplete your faith and steal your confident trust in the promises of God's Word!!! 

Faith.It is the currency of God's Kingdom. Without it, it's not only impossible to please the Lord but it's impossible to fulfill God's plan for your life. Our faith is built on our belief. What we really believe about God's Word shows not in what we say, but in our actions. Faith not only speaks, it moves, alive and active.  Challenge yourself to speak ONLY faith based truths, based on what God's Word says. The profession of your mouth creates the reality of your life. Do not allow the devil to deplete your faith and steal your confident trust in the promises of God's Word!!! 

What does the Lord want you to let go of?Truthfully, most of us have built monuments in our lives to people or things other than God.If our desire is to live obedient to Christ and His Word, we must surrender everything we have to Him.The cost for an anointed, Holy Ghost led life is high. Our pain can be turned to purpose, and suffering to salvation; but only when it's given unto the Lord.Examine your heart today, are you living a lifestyle rife with self sufficiently, ego, pride, lust, and so on? What is in your heart that you may not want to let go of, but you know you need to give up?Don't delay, not even another day, set everything aside for the sake of Christ, and step in to the kind of life that can be found only in Him!!!!!!

What does the Lord want you to let go of?Truthfully, most of us have built monuments in our lives to people or things other than God.If our desire is to live obedient to Christ and His Word, we must surrender everything we have to Him.The cost for an anointed, Holy Ghost led life is high. Our pain can be turned to purpose, and suffering to salvation; but only when it's given unto the Lord.Examine your heart today, are you living a lifestyle rife with self sufficiently, ego, pride, lust, and so on? What is in your heart that you may not want to let go of, but you know you need to give up?Don't delay, not even another day, set everything aside for the sake of Christ, and step in to the kind of life that can be found only in Him!!!!!!

What does the Lord want you to let go of?Truthfully, most of us have built monuments in our lives to people or things other than God.If our desire is to live obedient to Christ and His Word, we must surrender everything we have to Him.The cost for an anointed, Holy Ghost led life is high. Our pain can be turned to purpose, and suffering to salvation; but only when it's given unto the Lord.Examine your heart today, are you living a lifestyle rife with self sufficiently, ego, pride, lust, and so on? What is in your heart that you may not want to let go of, but you know you need to give up?Don't delay, not even another day, set everything aside for the sake of Christ, and step in to the kind of life that can be found only in Him!!!!!!

What does the Lord want you to let go of?Truthfully, most of us have built monuments in our lives to people or things other than God.If our desire is to live obedient to Christ and His Word, we must surrender everything we have to Him.The cost for an anointed, Holy Ghost led life is high. Our pain can be turned to purpose, and suffering to salvation; but only when it's given unto the Lord.Examine your heart today, are you living a lifestyle rife with self sufficiently, ego, pride, lust, and so on? What is in your heart that you may not want to let go of, but you know you need to give up?Don't delay, not even another day, set everything aside for the sake of Christ, and step in to the kind of life that can be found only in Him!!!!!!

Alpha & Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Jesus IS and has always been! His is the name above all names, our King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!Yet in His great mercy Jesus stepped into time, and extended His unfathomable grace and invited us into salvation. Because HE is good, He chose to offer us a way out of our sin and utter desolation. Our hope for life eternal is rooted in Jesus Christ alone!!!Jesus: Loved Us | John 13:1, Romans 8:37-39 Washed Us | Psalm 103, Isaiah 78:13, Micah 7:19 Crowned Us | 1 Peter 2:9Our only response to the greatness of our God is worship, praise, and thanksgiving! He is worthy to be praised and honored and glorified always!!!Time is short, Jesus is returning soon, dig in to His word and allow His love, truth, and grace to radically change your life!!!!!!!

Alpha & Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Jesus IS and has always been! His is the name above all names, our King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!Yet in His great mercy Jesus stepped into time, and extended His unfathomable grace and invited us into salvation. Because HE is good, He chose to offer us a way out of our sin and utter desolation. Our hope for life eternal is rooted in Jesus Christ alone!!!Jesus: Loved Us | John 13:1, Romans 8:37-39 Washed Us | Psalm 103, Isaiah 78:13, Micah 7:19 Crowned Us | 1 Peter 2:9Our only response to the greatness of our God is worship, praise, and thanksgiving! He is worthy to be praised and honored and glorified always!!!Time is short, Jesus is returning soon, dig in to His word and allow His love, truth, and grace to radically change your life!!!!!!!

Wisdom, it is the difference between a good life and a God life. Just reading the Word is not enough, wisdom requires application. Knowing what is right and doing what is right are two different things, wisdom is active! Choosing to allow God's Word to discipline and course correct us, is where true wisdom lies. Proverbs 3 reminds us that God's correction is born of love and pushes us towards maturity. God is so faithful, His discipline is productive and gracious. We can trust that He knows what is best for us, and has never left us alone. Dig in to God's Word, apply it to your life and allow it to change you! God see's who He created us to be, despite our flaws. No one can turn our lives to good the way He can!!!!

Wisdom, it is the difference between a good life and a God life. Just reading the Word is not enough, wisdom requires application. Knowing what is right and doing what is right are two different things, wisdom is active! Choosing to allow God's Word to discipline and course correct us, is where true wisdom lies. Proverbs 3 reminds us that God's correction is born of love and pushes us towards maturity. God is so faithful, His discipline is productive and gracious. We can trust that He knows what is best for us, and has never left us alone. Dig in to God's Word, apply it to your life and allow it to change you! God see's who He created us to be, despite our flaws. No one can turn our lives to good the way He can!!!!

NEVER FORGET God's commands and His teachings!!!!!! Proverbs 3 instructs us to store the Word in our hearts, THEN our natural overflow will be full of abundance

NEVER FORGET God's commands and His teachings!!!!!! Proverbs 3 instructs us to store the Word in our hearts, THEN our natural overflow will be full of abundance

Wisdom isn't trendy. It's timeless. And it'll save your life.In a world loud with foolishness, Proverbs 2 reminds us: wisdom doesn't just show up — you have to seek it. You can't treat God's Word like a side dish and expect it to change your life. If you want direction, protection, and peace, wisdom has to become your pursuit.KEY TAKEAWAYS:— If you treat His Word casually, you'll treat others carelessly.You'll start calling dysfunction “normal” and rebellion “freedom.” What you tolerate will eventually dominate.— Wisdom requires quiet.Tune out the noise. Stop letting the sound of truth become foreign. Wisdom won't fight to be heard — but it will change everything if you'll listen.— Everybody serves something.Even the ones shouting “No kings” still follow a voice. But only one King leads to life — Jesus.— God gives wisdom — not culture.And when you seek it like treasure, He doesn't just teach you — He shields you. He covers those who walk with integrity.— Temptation isn't to delight you — it's designed to destroy you.The enemy wants you to laugh at what you should be weeping over. But wisdom guards you from crooked paths and twisted words.— Stay faithful. Stay grounded. Stay on the path.Because off the path? There's deception, destruction, and distraction.But on the path? There's clarity, protection, and peace.——#Proverbs2 #WalkInWisdom #FathersDay #JesusOverEverything #KingdomOverCulture #NexusChurch #StayOnThePath #ChooseWisdom

Wisdom isn't trendy. It's timeless. And it'll save your life.In a world loud with foolishness, Proverbs 2 reminds us: wisdom doesn't just show up — you have to seek it. You can't treat God's Word like a side dish and expect it to change your life. If you want direction, protection, and peace, wisdom has to become your pursuit.KEY TAKEAWAYS:— If you treat His Word casually, you'll treat others carelessly.You'll start calling dysfunction “normal” and rebellion “freedom.” What you tolerate will eventually dominate.— Wisdom requires quiet.Tune out the noise. Stop letting the sound of truth become foreign. Wisdom won't fight to be heard — but it will change everything if you'll listen.— Everybody serves something.Even the ones shouting “No kings” still follow a voice. But only one King leads to life — Jesus.— God gives wisdom — not culture.And when you seek it like treasure, He doesn't just teach you — He shields you. He covers those who walk with integrity.— Temptation isn't to delight you — it's designed to destroy you.The enemy wants you to laugh at what you should be weeping over. But wisdom guards you from crooked paths and twisted words.— Stay faithful. Stay grounded. Stay on the path.Because off the path? There's deception, destruction, and distraction.But on the path? There's clarity, protection, and peace.——#Proverbs2 #WalkInWisdom #FathersDay #JesusOverEverything #KingdomOverCulture #NexusChurch #StayOnThePath #ChooseWisdom

You're not making a mistake.You're making a choice. And every choice you make is either moving you closer to wisdom — or pushing you closer to destruction.Proverbs 1 shows us: Wisdom isn't running from your mess. She's running toward it. But she's not offering excuses. She's offering a better way.How long will you ignore the voice of wisdom? How long will you blame your past and call it your personality? How long will you call dysfunction your normal?Forgiveness doesn't make you wise. And God doesn't have to destroy you. Your own plans will do that just fine. If you're a father who always gives permission but never correction—you're not a father… you're a freak. God is a Father who corrects. Because correction is love.Compromise is a shortcut to collapse.Sin will always send an invitation. But when it calls—don't flirt. Flee.Because obedience will always outrun anxiety. But there's hope.

You're not making a mistake.You're making a choice. And every choice you make is either moving you closer to wisdom — or pushing you closer to destruction.Proverbs 1 shows us: Wisdom isn't running from your mess. She's running toward it. But she's not offering excuses. She's offering a better way.How long will you ignore the voice of wisdom? How long will you blame your past and call it your personality? How long will you call dysfunction your normal?Forgiveness doesn't make you wise. And God doesn't have to destroy you. Your own plans will do that just fine. If you're a father who always gives permission but never correction—you're not a father… you're a freak. God is a Father who corrects. Because correction is love.Compromise is a shortcut to collapse.Sin will always send an invitation. But when it calls—don't flirt. Flee.Because obedience will always outrun anxiety. But there's hope.

Jesus. For countless years, it's been debated who Jesus was, what was His character? Many have asked the question about what's Jesus' place is in the past, the present, and the future. Thankfully, Jesus didn't leave the truth of His existence and His nature shrouded in mystery. Jesus was, Jesus is, and Jesus is to come. He is the Alpha, and He is the Omega. He was before time, He created time, and He stepped in to time not to help us, but to recreate us. Jesus is the Ancient of Days, He is the Living Word. None have come before Him and none will come after Him. He is the light, the truth, the way and He loves us with an intensity that can never be fathomed. Without Jesus, our lives are purposeless and void of true hope and joy. If you don't know Jesus, let us introduce you to Him. He lived to die, if only just for you. Cry out His name, He has always answered. Without Jesus, death is the only certainty. But with Him, eternity is a future we can look to with peace and joy!!!!! We thank you Jesus, for your great love!!!! 

Jesus. For countless years, it's been debated who Jesus was, what was His character? Many have asked the question about what's Jesus' place is in the past, the present, and the future. Thankfully, Jesus didn't leave the truth of His existence and His nature shrouded in mystery. Jesus was, Jesus is, and Jesus is to come. He is the Alpha, and He is the Omega. He was before time, He created time, and He stepped in to time not to help us, but to recreate us. Jesus is the Ancient of Days, He is the Living Word. None have come before Him and none will come after Him. He is the light, the truth, the way and He loves us with an intensity that can never be fathomed. Without Jesus, our lives are purposeless and void of true hope and joy. If you don't know Jesus, let us introduce you to Him. He lived to die, if only just for you. Cry out His name, He has always answered. Without Jesus, death is the only certainty. But with Him, eternity is a future we can look to with peace and joy!!!!! We thank you Jesus, for your great love!!!! 

What do you do when life knocks you down, deals you a tough blow? Difficulties and challenges are guaranteed to be a part of our lives. How we respond to our setbacks directly affects God's ability to turn them in to setups!DECISIONS DETERMINE DESTINY!When the people of Ai had Israel on the run, faint from lack of courage, we see Joshua begin to buckle under the fear of abandonment and defeat. He cries out to the Lord, desperately afraid. Joshua had forgotten the promise of the Lord to always be with him! Often we are like Joshua, forgetting God's promises and choosing to throw tantrums and pity parties when we fall in to a valley.  Get up child of God!!!!! Don't allow the enemy to deceive you in to believing that where you are is where you are staying. Our pain can be a pathway to purpose IF we allow God to lead us and guide us through the valleys, strengthening our faith and reliance on Him!!!!

What do you do when life knocks you down, deals you a tough blow? Difficulties and challenges are guaranteed to be a part of our lives. How we respond to our setbacks directly affects God's ability to turn them in to setups!DECISIONS DETERMINE DESTINY!When the people of Ai had Israel on the run, faint from lack of courage, we see Joshua begin to buckle under the fear of abandonment and defeat. He cries out to the Lord, desperately afraid. Joshua had forgotten the promise of the Lord to always be with him! Often we are like Joshua, forgetting God's promises and choosing to throw tantrums and pity parties when we fall in to a valley.  Get up child of God!!!!! Don't allow the enemy to deceive you in to believing that where you are is where you are staying. Our pain can be a pathway to purpose IF we allow God to lead us and guide us through the valleys, strengthening our faith and reliance on Him!!!!

They knew Him as the carpenter's son—but couldn't see the Christ standing in their midst. They only saw His past, not His power. And many of us do the same. We stay stuck in labels, caught in former seasons, blind to the fire God placed within us. But Jesus came with an anointing—divine empowerment for a divine assignment—and He didn't just come to forgive your sin, He came to destroy the works of the Devil. Your condition is not your conclusion. God didn't outsource your breakthrough—He showed up Himself. Because what He's placed on your life isn't transferable. It's yours. And He didn't come to remodel your dysfunction. He came to consume it. We don't trade religion for self-help—we trade it for righteousness, for beauty instead of ashes, for purpose instead of pain. So stop disqualifying what Jesus already qualified. You've been redeemed, not for comfort, but for Kingdom construction. This life isn't about looking holy—it's about being forged in holy fire. Nexus is not a museum for saints. It's a furnace for misfits. So bring Him what's been broken, what's been ruined, what you thought disqualified you—and let it burn. Because what God consumes, He always uses for His glory.

They knew Him as the carpenter's son—but couldn't see the Christ standing in their midst. They only saw His past, not His power. And many of us do the same. We stay stuck in labels, caught in former seasons, blind to the fire God placed within us. But Jesus came with an anointing—divine empowerment for a divine assignment—and He didn't just come to forgive your sin, He came to destroy the works of the Devil. Your condition is not your conclusion. God didn't outsource your breakthrough—He showed up Himself. Because what He's placed on your life isn't transferable. It's yours. And He didn't come to remodel your dysfunction. He came to consume it. We don't trade religion for self-help—we trade it for righteousness, for beauty instead of ashes, for purpose instead of pain. So stop disqualifying what Jesus already qualified. You've been redeemed, not for comfort, but for Kingdom construction. This life isn't about looking holy—it's about being forged in holy fire. Nexus is not a museum for saints. It's a furnace for misfits. So bring Him what's been broken, what's been ruined, what you thought disqualified you—and let it burn. Because what God consumes, He always uses for His glory.

God doesn't need your plan—He needs your faith. Sarah laughed at God's promise because she was full of facts, not faith. But God wasn't laughing. He was serious.The answer is still no.Your age doesn't disqualify you. Your past doesn't define you.Faith takes what God already said is yours. It's not passive—it's persistent.Throw away your pen. Stop writing your own ending.God's promises are already true in the supernatural.Now take them by faith.Push through the fear.Violate the opposition.Activate your inheritance.Faith isn't waiting. Faith takes.

God doesn't need your plan—He needs your faith. Sarah laughed at God's promise because she was full of facts, not faith. But God wasn't laughing. He was serious.The answer is still no.Your age doesn't disqualify you. Your past doesn't define you.Faith takes what God already said is yours. It's not passive—it's persistent.Throw away your pen. Stop writing your own ending.God's promises are already true in the supernatural.Now take them by faith.Push through the fear.Violate the opposition.Activate your inheritance.Faith isn't waiting. Faith takes.

Can you be trusted with the gifts God has given you? Will you use what you have to advance the Kingdom? The Parable of the talents in Matthew 15 gives us God's view of stewardship and what He expects of the things He gives us to manage. God expects that we will take what we have and grown it for His glory!!!! Reject fear and the natural inclination to hide what you are supposed to multiply! To be called a good and faithful servant, we must be obedient and trustworthy to the Lord in every area of our lives. Leave fear behind, step in to faith, and see how God moved in your life! 

Can you be trusted with the gifts God has given you? Will you use what you have to advance the Kingdom? The Parable of the talents in Matthew 15 gives us God's view of stewardship and what He expects of the things He gives us to manage. God expects that we will take what we have and grown it for His glory!!!! Reject fear and the natural inclination to hide what you are supposed to multiply! To be called a good and faithful servant, we must be obedient and trustworthy to the Lord in every area of our lives. Leave fear behind, step in to faith, and see how God moved in your life! 

How often do we miss God's provision because we are too afraid to step out in faith?! In Joshua 1:1-9 we are given a call to action. The Lord wants us to be active, following His call and moving forward. As we walk in obedience, He will make a way where there seems to be none!!! To conquer the mountain in your life, we can't sit around and whine about it. Complaining keeps us stuck, faithful MOVEMENT is where provision occurs. God will not fail nor forsake, let's go in strength and confidence and see all that He desires to do through us!!

How often do we miss God's provision because we are too afraid to step out in faith?! In Joshua 1:1-9 we are given a call to action. The Lord wants us to be active, following His call and moving forward. As we walk in obedience, He will make a way where there seems to be none!!! To conquer the mountain in your life, we can't sit around and whine about it. Complaining keeps us stuck, faithful MOVEMENT is where provision occurs. God will not fail nor forsake, let's go in strength and confidence and see all that He desires to do through us!!

Idols don't always look like statues. Sometimes they look like what you can't let go of. What you run to when life gets hard. What you think about when no one's watching. What gets your best time, your loudest praise, your deepest affection.“If it has your heart more than God — it has to die.” Idolatry is subtle It slides in when you stop guarding your focus. It grows when you start compromising truth for comfort.It thrives when Jesus becomes optional. But here's the thing — idols can't save you. Idols won't heal you. Idols leave you thirsty, empty, and bound. Freedom starts when you let the flesh die. Peace comes when Jesus is King — not consultant. Real life begins when you tear down what's been standing between you and God.Kill your idols.Cut off what's killing you.Put Jesus back on the throne.He's not trying to ruin your life.He's trying to save it.#KillYourIdols #NexusChurch #SundayRecap #PastorJonPurkey #JesusOverEverything #NoOtherGods #BreakTheCycle #FreedomStartsHere #WorshipTheKing

Idols don't always look like statues. Sometimes they look like what you can't let go of. What you run to when life gets hard. What you think about when no one's watching. What gets your best time, your loudest praise, your deepest affection.“If it has your heart more than God — it has to die.” Idolatry is subtle It slides in when you stop guarding your focus. It grows when you start compromising truth for comfort.It thrives when Jesus becomes optional. But here's the thing — idols can't save you. Idols won't heal you. Idols leave you thirsty, empty, and bound. Freedom starts when you let the flesh die. Peace comes when Jesus is King — not consultant. Real life begins when you tear down what's been standing between you and God.Kill your idols.Cut off what's killing you.Put Jesus back on the throne.He's not trying to ruin your life.He's trying to save it.#KillYourIdols #NexusChurch #SundayRecap #PastorJonPurkey #JesusOverEverything #NoOtherGods #BreakTheCycle #FreedomStartsHere #WorshipTheKing

God is FAITHFUL!!! The Bible constantly shows us the character of God and it is GOOD. His promises are trustworthy, and his mercy is greater than we have ever given Him credit for. Psalm 119:90Numbers 23:19Joshua 23:14Hebrews 10:23 Proverbs 3:5-6Jeremiah 33:3Hebrews 11:62 Thessalonians 3:3Psalm 89:1-2Psalm 92:1-2Psalm 34:1-4Lamentations 3:21-24These are just some of the passages of scripture that show us that:

God is FAITHFUL!!! The Bible constantly shows us the character of God and it is GOOD. His promises are trustworthy, and his mercy is greater than we have ever given Him credit for. Psalm 119:90Numbers 23:19Joshua 23:14Hebrews 10:23 Proverbs 3:5-6Jeremiah 33:3Hebrews 11:62 Thessalonians 3:3Psalm 89:1-2Psalm 92:1-2Psalm 34:1-4Lamentations 3:21-24These are just some of the passages of scripture that show us that: