Purpose Podcast

Today we are led by guest Pastor Steve Dang, a Fuller Seminary graduate, who serves as Campus Pastor and Chief Ministry Officer at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA. Kicking off the start our new series, the Upper Room and look into the way Jesus was an example to us. In John 13, Jesus, […]

Relationships of all kinds are essential to our walk with Christ, and the basis of those relationships should be and are friendships! It’s the most basic form of love and relationship that Jesus calls us into, not just with Him, but with fellow Christ followers too! And in order to have deep friendships, it requires […]

In our final message of Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Claire walks us into Nehemiah 12 and 13 and shows how great leaders choose gratitude in a world marked by ingratitude. As the walls of Jerusalem are dedicated, the people rejoice in God's faithfulness, but it doesn't take long for spiritual drift to return. […]

The world has a lot to say about how we should approach dating, but a lot of it is focused on our own benefit and finding our worth in someone else. But the thing is, our true worth is in Jesus! While the Bible doesn't talk about dating, it does talk about singleness, marriage, and […]

Continuing in our Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make series, we see how real spiritual renewal happens when God's people refuse to compromise on what matters most. From Nehemiah 9–11, this message shows how spiritual apathy is transformed through worship, God's Word, confession, prayer, and a renewed commitment to trust and obey the Lord. As the […]

Tonight we hear a testimony from Austin Rivera, a young adult here at Purpose Church, as he shares his story of anxiety and depression and how God found him and showed him love and grace in the midst of these hard mental health struggles. We then get to hear from an incredible panel of HSM […]

In Decision 5 of our series, Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Tamiko walks us through Nehemiah chapters 8 and 9 to show why great leaders depend on God daily. As the walls of Jerusalem are completed, the people discover that physical restoration is not the final goal, spiritual renewal is. Godly leadership includes corporate […]

This week, Pastor Eric teaches from Nehemiah chapters 6 and 7 to show why great leaders must know when to say no. As opposition, distraction, and pressure increases, Nehemiah stays focused on God's assignment. For week 4 of Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make we look at refusing to be pulled into meaningless meetings, fear-driven reactions, […]

As we wrap up our New Year, New Me series, we've learned that the best goals in life are the ones that keep us close to Christ. As we connect with Him, He transforms our hearts and minds to look like His and gives us a purpose to faithfully serve Him. Philippians 4 concludes with […]

In this message from the series Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Glenn Gunderson walks through Nehemiah chapters 4 and 5 to show how great leaders respond righteously instead of reacting recklessly. As opposition, criticism, and internal conflict rise, Nehemiah models a steady leadership that keeps people encouraged, takes wise and practical steps forward, and […]

Scripture has a lot to say about humility and complaining. Humility is lacking pride or arrogance. Complaining is the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Is there a way to express annoyance in a way that honors God? Is venting okay to do as Christians? Venting can be okay for Christians, but it depends […]

Pastor Eric continues our series Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make by exploring Nehemiah chapters 2 and 3 and the truth that great leaders do not travel alone. Through Nehemiah's story, we see how Godly leadership involves asking others for help, honestly sharing problems, empowering many people to accomplish more together, and choosing to do life […]

We all have goals, but we also all have mistakes we wish we didn't make. The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect on each of these in pursuit of our resolutions, but what does it look like for us to make resolutions with God at the front of our minds? When […]

Pastor Eric begins a new series through the book of Nehemiah by looking at the first decision great leaders make: seeking God before doing anything else. From Nehemiah 1, we see how godly leadership starts by slowing down to gather the facts, bringing our burdens honestly to God in prayer, confessing sin, and believing that […]

Today, we have Pastor Sarah Slamer and Andrew Beauvais to share with us how Jesus came for the world, every tribe, every nation, and every tongue, and He came to redeem all of creation. This message reminds us that the gospel is both deeply personal and globally powerful, calling us to respond in faith, step […]

In the middle of a busy and noisy season, this Christmas Eve, Pastor Eric reminds us that Jesus meets us in our distractions. From Luke 2, we see how surrendering our attention to Him leads to clarity, peace, and purpose. If your life feels full but your heart feels empty, Jesus came for you. Study […]

As we continue diving into the story of Jesus, we see how God meets us in our deepest moments of need. Through Luke 2, we're reminded that desperation does not disqualify us. It can actually position us to experience God's presence, purpose, and wholeness. If you're longing for something more this season, Jesus came for […]

For this Christmas Concert Pastor Eric reminds us that the story of Jesus is for everyone, including you. From the confused to the condemned to the curious, Luke 2 shows us a Savior who meets us right where we are and invites us into hope, grace, and new life. No matter what you're carrying this […]

We pick up the Christmas Story with Joseph's perspective on Mary conceiving a child before they are married. Since Joseph does not know yet that this is the Holy Spirit's plan for Jesus to be born, the future he expected is totally shattered. However, Joseph remains honorable in this tough situation and trusts the Lord […]

This week, Pastor Claire shares how the Christmas story reminds us that Jesus truly came for the doubtful. Looking at the responses of Zechariah and Mary to God moving, we see a God who meets us in our questions, transforms our uncertainty, and gently leads us toward hope. As we enter the Christmas season, this […]

In Luke 1:26–38, Mary faces overwhelming fear—an unexpected pregnancy, possible rejection from Joseph and her community, and the weight of being chosen to carry God's Son. Yet God meets her fear with His presence, grace, and power: “The Lord is with you… Do not be afraid… Nothing is impossible with God.” Mary doesn't have all […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File Today, Pastor Nick walks us into the often overlooked spiritual discipline of lament. Through the Psalms and the story of Lazarus, he shows how Jesus grieves with us, how lament becomes a place of growth, and how each of us can choose to turn toward God in seasons of […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File Pastor Eric finishes The R.I.C.H. Life series with a message on the hurdles that keep us from true financial freedom. From comparison and debt to disorganization and distraction, this teaching offers practical wisdom and biblical clarity to help you build a healthier relationship with money. Discover how trusting God, […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File This week, Pastor Eric continues The R.I.C.H. Life series with a message called Controlled Spending. Discover how biblical wisdom can bring peace, freedom, and purpose to your finances. Learn practical ways to budget wisely, resist greed, and enjoy the life God wants for you. It's a reminder that when […]

For the last 3 weeks, we have discussed that surrendering our lives to Jesus involves the recognition that everything we have is not ours, but rather a gift from God. This includes our talents, time, and treasures. Jesus spoke much about money and possessions, and His teachings warn us against the selfishness and greed that […]

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When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we discover that everything we think is ours really is not. Everything is a gift from God, including our time, which means we have the opportunity to give it away to glorify God and serve others. To use our time well means to dedicate time to God, and […]

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Jesus made some pretty shocking statements during His life and ministry, including this: people who want to find true life must first lose their life. In other words, gaining the world is meaningless if you lose your soul too – and your soul is found when you surrender your whole life to Jesus. One way […]

This week's message wraps up The War You're In series with a special Q&A on spiritual warfare. Pastor Eric answers real questions about Halloween, demons, community, fear, angels and more. All to help us see how the truth of Jesus gives us confidence and victory in a spiritual world that's very real. Study Guide | […]

This week, Pastor Eric continues our series The War You're In with a powerful message about how the gospel itself is an act of spiritual warfare. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4, we see how Christ's victory over sin, Satan, and death becomes our victory too and what it means to stand firm in truth, live […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today Pastor Glenn Gunderson is back at Purpose Church to share a powerful message about the reality that Satan's time is running out and how Scripture points to signs that the end is near. From global events to spiritual awakening, discover seven key signs that remind us of God's ultimate victory and the hope […]

This life is a gift from God. Our life is short compared to eternity. How you live your life on earth determines where you go for eternity. God doesn't force a relationship with you. If someone doesn't want a relationship with God on earth, God won't force them to spend eternity with Him. People who […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues teaching on God's tactics and how we fight back against the spiritual battles we face every day. Leaning on Ephesians 6:18-24, this message shows us how to stand firm through God's power, plan, practices, and people. If you've ever felt under attack or overwhelmed by spiritual challenges, this message […]

Pride often shows up in our lives in two powerful ways: favoritism and negative words. As we enter chapters 2 and 3 of James in our series “A Faith That Works,” we are exploring why these habits harm our relationships and how Jesus teaches us practical ways to fight against our pride with love and […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The War You're In with a powerful look at Ephesians 6:10-20. Last week we uncovered the enemy's tactics, and this week we discover God's tactics, how we can stand strong and fight back. Through the Armor of God, prayer, fasting, and worship, we learn how to live […]

How discouraging is it when people's actions don't line up with their beliefs or words? James encourages Christians not to fall into that trap and instead make sure they don't just listen to God's Word, but they obey it too. Christians' actions should always reveal Christ's character to the people around them. When we don't […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war, and the enemy will do whatever he can to pull us away from God. The Bible tells us that Satan uses lies, distractions, discouragement, and division to keep people from fully following Jesus. But God's Word also shows us how to stand firm in His strength and walk […]

The book of James in the Bible is a letter written to the early Christian church, which was facing persecution for its faith in Jesus. In James' opening verses, Christians are commanded to respond to life's trials and suffering with something unnatural to humans when faced with suffering – joy. Christians can have joy in […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war that we cannot afford to ignore and today, we uncover what Scripture teaches about Satan and his demons, while also lifting our eyes to the goodness, power, and presence of God. From Genesis to Revelation, we'll see that God alone gives life, sustains His people, and calls us […]

We’re starting off the school year being intentional with our community and Life Groups! Tonight we talked about the covenant God made to save and love all of His people, and now as His community we’re making covenants with each other on what we want to value and grow in this year.

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Whether we realize it or not, each of us is in a spiritual war. Sin, the world, and Satan are real enemies working to pull us away from God, but in Christ we don't fight for victory. We fight from victory. In this message kicking off our new series The War You're In, we'll […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Do you ever find it hard to get your soul to praise the Lord? In Psalm 103, David shows us how to train our souls by remembering what is always true about God. In this message, Sarah Holmstrom reminds us that God forgives all our sins, redeems anything, loves us fully, and never forgets […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ The universe holds trillions of galaxies, yet the God who created them all knows you personally. In this message from Psalm 139, Pastor Eric Holmstrom reminds us that we are fully known and fully loved by the Creator of the cosmos. Discover how God's intimate presence and care can change the way you see […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ God's goodness isn't just past-tense or future hope but is real-time, right now. From His enduring love, to His protection, to His purpose and promise, Psalm 118 invites us to see God's goodness in every season of life. Study Guide | Download Audio File

This week, at our special HSM and JHM joint service for Backyard Night, we enjoyed a time of encouragement from your very own Student Ministries Staff! Nick Beran, Gavin Epp, Miranda Van Beers, Anna Morrison, and Andrew Watson all share a brief encouragement for you as you head into the school year.

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today we continue our series “never the same” with Pastor Eric Holmstrom. Pastor Eric, leads us through a sermon on how to fully experience God even when life is crazy. Study Guide | Download Audio File