Resonate Life Church

In addition to a major update on our building project, this Sunday we continued our series in John 17 with Jesus' prayer for unity. All of God's Word is vital, but this particular passage speaks powerfully to where we are right now as a church. The Bible shows us how to walk in unity, what truly unites us, how to view denominational differences, and how to cultivate unity in your family, church, and community. Where there is unity, God commands a blessing!

Pastor Jeff Sparkman's message in John 17 comes from Jesus' longest recorded prayer in the Bible, where He prays specifically for unity among believers. Prayer and Biblical unity is a crucial part of our walk as believers. What is unity... and what isn't it?

On this Mother's Day, our next passage in the Gospel of John very fittingly compares the disciple's mourning to the anguish of a mother in childbirth, which doesn't compare to the joy she experiences once the baby is born! Similarly, the pain and trials we endure on this earth are only temporary, and do not compare to the joyful reality of our future with Christ. We have hope in Jesus, no matter what we are going through!

This Sunday our own Kelley Schubert is speaking on the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives in John 16. We often take for granted the incredible gift we have today with the Holy Spirit active in our daily lives!

We are back in John this week on the topic of persecution and opposition in the Christian walk. There will always be trials in our lives, as Jesus said "If the world hates you, know that it hated me first." John 15:18. But Jesus promised to be with us always, and has given us power to resist and overcome temptation. Feeling tempted isn't a sin - it's how you respond to that temptation!

He is Risen!! In celebration of Jesus's resurrection this Easter Sunday, we present the real testimonies of real people who experienced the miraculous power, love, and restoration of Jesus Christ in their own lives. No matter who you are or what you've been through, YOU can experience this healing too! There is ALWAYS hope.

We take this time to reflect somberly over the great sacrifice Jesus made, and the weight of the burden He carried. The grief of His death was great, but we have the joy of knowing Resurrection Sunday is on the way!

Pastor Jeff Sparkman is back in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15 this week with Jesus' famous teaching on the vine and branches. This passage is about pruning, and how we should respond when God takes things out our life. Willingness to grow and mature in Christ is a necessary part of walking with Him!

This Sunday, our overseer Pastor Zane Anderson is in the house! Bringing a Spirit-filled message from the Lord, Pastor Zane speaks on boldly moving forward and taking hold of what you know God has called you to do, and not to turn away when you encounter obstacles. God has a unique purpose and a destiny for each of us if we decide to follow Him, and we don't want to miss it out of fear!

This Sunday, we are honored to have our own Dr. Barnor gives a powerful message in Chapter 12 of the Gospel of John. Dr. Barnor is an incredible communicator of God's Word, you don't want to miss it!

Today for our guest speaker, missionary Alan Crookham, speaks about the importance of evangelism, the miracles he's witnessed God do in the lives of others, and his passion for the Gospel. Prepare yourself to be challenged to reach the lost and share your faith!

This Sunday in our series through the Gospel of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, praying in Jesus name, and Jesus's promise that we will do greater works. We pray for the Holy Spirit to empower us this week!

This Sunday in John 13 and 14, Jesus tells His disciples, "where I am going you cannot come, but one day you will be with me. In my Father's House there are many mansions, if it was not true I wouldn't tell you so." If you have a vision for something you prepare for it. If you have a vision for retirement you prepare and set aside money. Maybe the reason we don't prepare for heaven is because we don't have a vision for it. This Sunday, we spend some time imagining Heaven!

Pastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series through the Gospel of John, this week in John Ch.13 where Judas commits to betray Jesus. Betrayal is something every one of us will experience in this life, some deeper than others. God's word shows us how we should deal with, heal through it, and stay whole in our emotions afterwards. How do we continue to trust after a betrayal and how do we make wise decisions about who we allow in our life to limit the pain of toxic relationships?

This Sunday, Pastor Ben Watts continues our series in the Gospel of John with a sermon about John 13:1-17, where Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet, and tells him, "do as I have done to you." How to we put this into practice today, and what does it to wash the feet of others? Additionally, when we ourselves are washed by the blood of Jesus, we can have faith that He will be with us always, through both the mountains and the valleys of life.

Have you ever felt like God gave you a dream or a promise, only for it to seem delayed, or even unfulfilled several years later? In the Bible we see many situations where God promised His people great things, but if He hadn't put a "pause" on the promise, the full magnitude of His glory wouldn't have been revealed in its entirety! We know that God works everything out for good for those who love Him, and has plans to give us a hope and a future. We also know that God is always with us and working in our lives, even when we can't see it. God knows the big picture, so we can trust Him with the outcome of our lives, and know He is for us!

As a church family, it is important for us to hear the different voices of the body of Christ! This Sunday, we continue our on-going God Stories series by hearing the testimonies, trials, and personal stories of those here who have encountered God in miraculous ways. We hope you are encouraged and receive a renewed faith as you listen the real life experiences of people here, and know you aren't alone in your own struggles! No matter your situation, there is always hope with Jesus.

As a church family, it is important for us to hear the different voices of the body of Christ! This Sunday, we continue our on-going God Stories series by hearing the testimonies, trials, and personal stories of those here who have encountered God in miraculous ways. We hope you are encouraged and receive a renewed faith as you listen the real life experiences of people here, and know you aren't alone in your own struggles! No matter your situation, there is always hope with Jesus.

Today on our annual Commission Sunday, we the complete our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting with the anointing of our pastors, elders, staff and leaders, and each individual and family in our church. We pray God's blessings over you as we begin our journey through 2025!

On our annual Vision Sunday, Pastor Jeff recaps themes, progress as a church, and all that God has done last year in 2024, along with the words and vision He has heard from God about the year to come in 2025. This year, our word is to Return to our First Love. We need to remember God's sovereignty and priority in our lives, and how everything else good flows from Him.

We are now a full week into our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting! This Sunday, Pastor Jeff continues our series in the Gospel of John in chapter 12, where Mary pours expensive perfume onto Jesus's feet. When we are walking in the will of God, nothing we give up for the Lord's sake will be in vain. Even if we are struggling in the process, there is joy on the other side!

Today we kick off our 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting as a church! Fasting and prayer are powerful tools for drawing near to God, and help us become more sensitive to God's voice. Throughout this fast, be open to God's interventions, as change often comes when we least expect it. Let 2025 be our "comeback," as we recognize that no matter how dire our circumstances may seem, God has plans to prosper us and give us hope and a future.

As we stand on the brink of a new year, it's a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the future. The transition from one year to the next is more than just a change of date; it's a divine opportunity for new beginnings! Reflecting on our words for 2024, Honor, Harvest, and Resurrection, Pastor Jeff gives us insight on how to continue bringing these values into 2025. (Intro is 10min)

Today, guest speakers George and Baht Rivka Whitten explained the profound significance of prophecy, and its fulfillment through the birth of Yeshua, Jesus Christ. As we celebrate the birth of Christ, we recognize it as a prophetic event, not just a historical occurrence. Yeshua fulfilled over 300 prophecies, a mathematical improbability that underscores the divine orchestration of His life and mission. This is not blind faith; it is a faith grounded in the revelation of God's plan for humanity.

In John Chapter 11, Pastor Ben Watts speaks on Jesus's resurrection of Lazarus. We can trust in God's sovereignty, knowing that He can orchestrate our circumstances for His glory and our good, even when faced with challenges or opposition. By surrendering to His will and celebrating the breakthroughs of others, we position ourselves to experience His grace and favor in our own lives.

This is the day we as a church celebrate this amazing season together. Experience all the best Christmas music and a live theatrical production of an original story called “Mae's Gift”. This drama will pull on your heart strings and stir hope in your heart for what Christmas really means!

Pastor Jeff speaks on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John chapter 11, and how all of Jesus's decisions, regardless of how confusing they seemed to His disciples at the time, were made with a greater purpose in mind. Similarly, in our lives God doesn't make us wait needlessly. He knows the bigger picture, and is preparing us for something greater!

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff speaks on the topic of true salvation, which is not only secured as a believer of Christ, but comes from a genuine saving faith. Saving faith is not just a momentary decision, but a deep, personal relationship with Jesus that is shown through a transformed life reflecting His character.[11:14] - The Bread and Healing[12:39] - The Cup and Forgiveness[43:24] - Generosity and Blessing[45:22] - Supporting Israel[46:43] - Crisis Pregnancy Center[51:00] - Prayer for Israel[52:47] - Hearing God's Voice[53:31] - Jesus' Works and Identity[54:14] - Jesus' Claim to Divinity[55:32] - The Security of the Believer[01:00:31] - Eternal Life and Salvation[01:01:57] - Temporary Places After Death[01:04:42] - The Final Judgment[01:09:47] - Assurance of Salvation[01:16:33] - Evidence of True Faith[01:41:15] - The Grace and Love of God

Pastor and Missionary Dr. Richard Barnor shares the importance of finding a place to spend time in the presence of God without distraction. He shares how this habit has strengthened his relationship with God, and how in result he's been given many incredible opportunities to spread the Gospel, and witnessed many miracles in Jesus name.

Now that the election is over, where do we go from here? Pastor Jeff Sparkman gives an encouraging message on moving foward, and how to act and handle ourselves in a Christ-like way.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman gives an important message on voting and the upcoming election, and why as Christians we should not only care about politics, but be active in the voting process to support and fight for moral and Biblical policies in our government.

Pastor Jeff gives a sermon in John Chapter 10 on hearing God and His will for our lives, and a few reasons why we might feel like we're not hearing Him.

Pastor Jeff gives a powerful message on God's identity as the Good Shepherd, and all of the symbolism that directly correlates to both God's role in our lives, and also many ways that we are like the sheep!

Guest Speaker Kelley Schubert gives a phenomenal sermon on Jesus giving the blind man sight in John Chapter 9. This passage shows us that God's power is not only evident when we are at our lowest, but that walking in the light of God's promises is a process. We are all somewhere in between having mud on our eyes, and rejoicing because our vision has been made clear!

Pastor Jeff speaks on Jesus's statement, "The truth will set you free," and how knowing the ultimate truth, God's truth, will allow us to both see what we've been missing, and also liberate us from what keeps us chained.

As a believer, you know who you are by your identity in Christ. But do you know where you're going in life? In John Chapter 8, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the gifts God has uniquely given each of us, and how we need to step into our personal purpose and calling to do what He has created us to do!

Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on Jesus's identity as the Light of the World, and how He illuminates not only His path ahead of us, but also puts into perspective what the world has twisted. He reveals to us the true purpose of our gifts, and how they are meant to be used for His kingdom.

Pastor Jeff speaks on the importance of Jesus's words, "He who is without sin among you, let him be the first to throw a stone." Because of Jesus's sacrifice, we all have received a second chance just like the woman in this passage. We must live in such a way that does not take this for granted, as well as extend the same kind of mercy to others.

This Sunday, Resonate Life Church welcomes Eric Hovind, Filmmaker and Founder of CreationToday.Org, speaking on creation, science, and the reliability of the Bible.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman gives a message on how to stop living your life as a people pleaser, and how not to be controlled by the desire for others approval. As followers of Christ, the approval of God's should come above all else!

Pastor Jeff Sparkman gives an equipping message on how we can determine and explain that Jesus was not just a great teacher or a prophet, but the Son of God, and the one and only God.

This Sunday, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on a commonly used phrase throughout the church, "do not judge," and what it truly means as a follower of Christ.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on John Chapter 7, and highlights the importance of waiting on God when searching for clarity, rather than acting by your own wisdom. It may be God's will, but not His timing!

Missionary Safeeya speaks on miracles she has seen performed by God around the world, and on the importance of prayer and faith in God's power.

Guest Speaker Kelley Schubert continues our series in John chapter 6, speaking on the various symbolism in the Bible alluding not only to the coming of Christ, but also to the significance of our second, spiritual birth over our original physical birth.

On this special Sunday, our Resonate Life Kids and Youth take the lead for during our service!! Additionally our children's Pastor, Katy Watts, delivers a creative and inspiring message about refusing to conform to the standards of this world. Instead, "lose the L," and choose to live in the WORD of God!

Pastor Ben Watts continues our series in John speaking on how as Christians, even though we have been spiritually adopted by God, we can still be living in our old mentalities of orphanhood. We need to relinquish control to God and know that He is good, and has a better plan for us.

Continuing our series on the Book of John in Chapter 6 where Jesus walks on water, Pastor Ben Watts speaks on the various purposes of storms in our lives and how to trust God through them. Although it may not appear in our own timing, we can always rely on Jesus to show up when we seek Him.

Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the power of God and how following His laws and seeking His will first will not just add to the richness of your life, but actually multiply blessings.

In chapter 5 of John, Pastor Jeff Sparkman speaks on the various witnesses Jesus had to confirm his identity as the Messiah and the Son of God.

In honor of Father's Day, Pastor Jeff Sparkman continues our series in John on our own Heavenly Father, and how we can have faith in the Lord to both father and heal us here on earth.