Our weekend experiences are centered around Jesus. Whether you call yourself a Christian or not, we believe that what Jesus taught his followers can help anyone be better at life and make their life better.
What does it mean for your life... and your money... to have meaning? Well, to put it simply, it would be a means to an end.
What's the one thing you could do now that would save you later? Determine your relationship with your money, or it will dictate one for you.
We've got an after series interview with Greg and Mitch about the questions that YOU sent in after our series of messages called "Heaven: When, What, Who".
The scriptures paint a great picture of what it looks like to be on top of your finances. How would you take steps to move from being in the red to being in the black and on top of it? Check out Episode 1 of "The Plus Side".
Heaven... who? Everyone with allegiance to Christ.The message: Who/what will you give your allegiance to?
Heaven... what? It's the fullness of God.The message: It's worth the wait.
Heaven... when? It's both a process and a moment.The message? Be ready.
The 2nd biggest problem with Christianity: overemphasizing eternity.The biggest problem with Christianity: underemphasizing eternity.New life begins on Easter.
What does it look like to care about lost people like Christ? It's to be critiqued by mutters and to still be focused on who matters most... right now.
What does it look like to contribute by serving like Christ? Open, Adjusting, and Trusting.
What does it look like to cultivate a trust relationship with God like Christ? Find what's uncomfortable but right... and do it with all your might.
What does it look like to connect in life-changing relationships like Christ? It's holistic, friendship, commitment, and access.
What goes around often comes around. The people who hurt us may some day need us. When that (inevitably) happens, what we choose to say will say as much about us as anything else.
The longer we listen, the more we learn, and the better chance we have of protecting ourselves from our own big mouths. In all our conversations, what if we didn't aim to be right, but tried to make things right instead?
What we say can impact the quality and even the direction of the lives of the people around us. How can we use this power for good?
The longer we listen, the more we learn, and the better chance we have of protecting ourselves from our own big mouths. In all our conversations, what if we didn't aim to be right, but tried to make things right instead?
We know that the journey of being honest about our mental health is only just beginning. So, Mitch and Greg sat down to tackle some of the questions that have come up over the course of "Weeds In My Garden".
In the finale of "Weeds In My Garden" we're talking about Depression and Hope. In the face of those two things we all face a choice with the weeds in our garden... Do we barrel through or be honest?
You ever been worried? Anxious? Stressed? Same.What do you do when those feelings feel overwhelming? Let's talk about it.
Join us for a gentle and honest conversation about Suicide & Self-Harm.**Content warning: this message is not designed for kids 5th grade and younger.**
For many of us, it's easy to get caught up in trying to figure out who we are in the midst of understanding our mental health. It can feel daunting to navigate between the truth and the lies in our minds. Jesus offers us a lens to look at ourselves through to help us filter out who we really are.
A lot of us are having a hard time. In fact, maybe we all need to be more comfortable with saying, "I'm not ok". To kick off this series about taking mental health seriously, we want you to know... it's ok to not be ok.
What would it take for you to actually grow this year? What would it take for your faith to grow? Jesus tells a compelling story about seeds and soil, in which, maybe you can see yourself.
We had 183 questions text in live in October. Obviously we couldn't get to all of them. BUT, Greg and Mitch sat down and tried their best to work through the ones we couldn't get to.
We had 183 questions text in live in October. Obviously we couldn't get to all of them. BUT, Greg and Mitch sat down and tried their best to work through the ones we couldn't get through.
It's Christmas Eve at Suncrest! We could all use a little hope. Christmas is exactly the right story to tell and hear.
How do you react when it's hard to obey? What we know: you never know what God can do through one, simple act of obedience.
Moments are holy when you notice the divine element.When you notice the divine element... to Hell with hesitation.
"Sometimes you don't know the power of a moment until it becomes a memory." -Dr. Suess
Join Chad Lunsford from Traders Point Christian Church as he delivers an inspiring sermon at Suncrest, exploring the timeless truths found in the story of Israel's journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. Dive deep into the heart of God and discover how His promises for Israel are still relevant for us today.In this message, Chad challenges us to reflect on our own lives and identify where we might be stopping short of the "more" that God has for us. Through the lens of biblical narratives and personal anecdotes, he encourages us to take faith-filled action, walk with divine confidence, and persevere with a vision centered on God's promises.Whether you're facing giants in your life or feeling like a grasshopper next to your challenges, this sermon will equip you with three key principles to help you move forward and embrace the fullness of God's plan for you. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated to pursue the extraordinary life God has designed for you.Subscribe for more uplifting messages and visit suncrest.org to plan your visit if you're in the Northwest Indiana area. Let's journey together towards the more that God has in store!
You've heard the phrase, "It takes a village" to describe many things... but it really does take all of us doing our own, uniquely gifted part to stick together well.
Relationships are everything...so followers of Jesus prioritize unity and humility...but this is almost impossible.
It can be so hard figuring out how to untangle some of life's biggest questions. The Apostle Paul, one of Jesus's earliest followers, gave amazing insight into how to find perspective... in light of eternity.
In a politically tense season, it can feel like we're divided more than ever. But, for those of us who follow Jesus, there's a clear aim we're given. It has nothing to do with our politicians, but instead... a King.
To wrap up "You Asked For It" we're doing a live text-in Q&A with our Lead Pastor, Greg. So... Ask him ANYTHING!
Faith and science can seem like two opposed things... but Dr. Sam Perli is with us to talk about how they can actually be more aligned with each other than you may have thought before.
There are lots of reasons why people don't take the Bible seriously. We'd love to help you see why and how you could (and should) consider changing your mind.
Throughout this series of messages, we want to address some of the biggest concerns, doubts, and barriers for people in Northwest Indiana regarding Christianity. This week... Can the church see it has hurt people?
The central DNA marker of Suncrest is that we are OUTWARD. We always are looking to help people find and follow Jesus. So, what does that mean as we look to the future... it means now more than ever we are primed to reach lost people.
For 30 years, Suncrest has been a beacon of life change. As we look back at God's faithfulness, we also look ahead to where God is leading. We are used by God to change lives... now more than ever.
What is it like to be on the other side of you? As we wrap up the Fervor series, find out how Romans 12 guides us in practicing hospitality.Check out Episode 5 of FERVOR now.
What do you do when someone near you experiences real pain in life? What do you do when YOU experience real pain in life?Check out Episode 4 of FERVOR to find out.
We say all the time that "Change Happens Here". But, what does that mean and look like? Well, it starts in you... and then it works through you.
Where are you prone to fit in when really you should be standing out? The Apostle Paul, one of the early followers of Jesus, encouraged Christians in Rome to never lose their passion... their zeal... their fervor.
If you could predict the future for your life what would you change? Jesus told a story to his early followers about a scenario that maybe you can predict for yourself.
Why is good soil important for growth? Jesus gives us a beautiful story of how the soil that we grow in matters.
There once were two brothers... one who did the "wrong things" and one who did the "right things". Both of them still missed the important things.
We know you've probably felt these two truths:• The world is broken.• I am broken.What do we do with these two truths? Jesus told some of his earliest followers a story about how they (and we) could handle this.
Loving your neighbor is a rather general concept. Very easy to agree with, without ever taking action. Jesus knew this. That's why he told us a parable that makes it so clear and so practical that none of us will ever find a loophole. In this message, we will explore a parable that will leave us all unsettled and inspired to take action.
Have you ever felt like life is not fair? We get it. Some of Jesus's earliest followers felt similarly at times. What do you do when life isn't fair? Jesus had some incredibly significant thoughts for people who follow him... and they can be helpful for you, too.