Terraforma Church

Our effort can only take us so far. We need the quiet inner strength that comes from the Holy Spirit.

It is harder than every to discern between truth and falsehood. The burden of discernment isn't yours to carry alone. Jesus promised us the Spirit of Truth. In a world full of artificial intelligence, we need to cultivate supernatural intelligence.

It is common in our culture for people to claim to be "spiritual but not religious." The craving for spiritual practices and supernatural encounters reveals something about our design: we are spiritual beings, made to encounter a living God in supernatural ways.

The power of the resurrection of Jesus isn't limited to our spiritual life alone; it includes hope for the redemption of all creation. What does a Christ-centered and hopeful view of the created world look like? How should a follower of Jesus relate to the environment?

What happened to Jesus at Easter will happen to the all creation at some point in the future. This is the Blessed Hope; it is the future of everything. It is the fulfillment of God's ultimate purpose: Heaven and Earth are renewed; God and humanity exist together in a glorified state.

The power of the resurrection of Jesus is not limited to a moment; it was the beginning of a movement of redemption and restoration that claims all of creation.

The resurrection of Jesus is the single most important event in history. It was so unbelievable and unexpected, the first witnesses to this event thought it was absurd. Eventually, they came to believe the unbelievable and when they did, they discovered the truth that changed their lives forever.

Palm Sunday wasn't just a religious parade; it was a planned "counter-procession"—a piece of provocative political theater designed to contrast two competing visions of the world. It's the story of two very different processions, of the representatives of two very different kingdoms, with two very different visions of power.

At the Last Supper, Jesus' disciples argue about who is the greatest. Greatness is the Kingdom of God is measured in a way none of them understood. In the Kingdom of God, less is more.

When it came to the final night before his sacrifice, Jesus showed his disciples an unforgettable standard of selfless love and servant leadership. When Jesus exchanged his Rabbi's cloak for a towel and washbasin, he was painting a beautiful picture of selfless love.

When Jesus wanted to help His disciples understand the significance of His sacrifice, He didn't write a book. Instead, He set a table. Standing in the powerful tradition of Passover, Jesus brought new meaning to the ancient celebration.

Perfectionism can be problematic! When we know perfection is an unreachable goal, we hide behind effort. But what if perfection isn't something to achieve, but something we receive?

It is the most natural and predictable human behavior: seek your own advantage. Seek your own comfort. But Jesus asks this controversial question: what if me first is a recipe to finish last?

The most dangerous kind of deception is the one that's almost true! You can see the intention behind the statement, but if you follow it to the logical conclusion it can eventually cause harm and confusion. How can we anchor our lives to an objective source of truth?

We conclude the Think Ahead series with a pivotal decision: commit not to quit! Finish your race.

Deciding to faithfully follow Jesus will make so many complicated decisions down the road simple. The best moment to choose faithfulness is not in the moment of temptation or crisis, but in advance with a clear head and captured heart.

Deciding ahead is the difference between occasional giving and generous living. When giving flows from a heart of gratitude and a life of discipline, it can have exponential impact for God's Kingdom.

Christmas is time to celebrate the coming of Jesus into our world and into our stories. What does it mean for the infinite God to become a helpless infant? How is the humility of Jesus' birth an answer to our pride and hostility? This message is from our Christmas Eve-Eve celebration.

People often confuse situational happiness with the deep and steady joy that scripture describes. Today we talk about how the coming of Jesus brought joy to the world.

Sometimes clinging to hope feels like pushing a stone uphill. In the coming of Jesus, we have a source of hope that is patient, expectant, and alive.

How is your relationship with yourself? What if you treated yourself like you would treat a good friend, especially when you fail? What would look different if you replaced self-judgment with self-compassion?

Self-care is not the same as comfort, indulgence, or avoidance. Self-care comes from a life aligned with God in healthy rhythm. You need rest, you need play, you need laughter. But you also need structure, discipline, and purpose.

What does it mean to have self-awareness that is informed by the Gospel of Jesus?

What does it look like to take responsibility and ownership for your growth in light of the Gospel of Jesus? How does God's grace work with your choices?

God has something in mind when He created us for connection and wired us to crave and long for intimacy. There is a spiritual mystery revealed in the mutual submission and union of marriage.

What could happen in our relationships if we invested in them as a matter of true priority? We would be more connected and we would have more fun!

The relationship you dream about is something you can build if you pursue it. Connection isn't the result of chemistry, it flows from the energy you invest in the relationship.

Communication is the foundation of every relationship, and when you learn to communicate honestly and effectively, your connection will improve. Unlock the power of assertive communication in your relationships.

God wants to use your relational circle to accomplish His purposes in your life and story. AND - God wants to use YOU to accomplish His purposes where you live, work, play, and learn.

A strong circle protects your story, and a strong family circle creates a place of security so all the members of your family can thrive.

A strong circle protects and supports a powerful story. Your inner circle of relationships will determine so much about the trajectory of your life and how you respond to difficulty. Jesus once encountered a man who didn't have much going for him except for an amazing circle of friends.

There is power when people unite in prayer. Community prayer builds connection, builds faith, and invites God to move on our behalf.

Jesus demonstrated a vibrant, dynamic, and life-giving practice of prayer throughout his ministry. It was a life-line of connection to God and a source of strength in His story. We can activate these practices and access God's power and grace.

Jesus' prayer ends with asking for God's guidance and protection as we navigate a complex world.

After adoration, alignment, and petition comes a prayer of confession - where we seek and grant forgiveness. This part of the prayer focuses on relational harmony with God and with others.

Jesus taught his followers to ask God boldly for their daily needs. Petition is a prayer of dependence where we humbly ask and graciously receive what we need from God.

Pastor Gentry Morris explores what it means to pray: "Your Kingdom Come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven."

85% of Americans claim to practice some sort of prayer. What is it about the human experience that prompts us to reach beyond ourselves and for the Divine? Today we start a series exploring Jesus' teaching about prayer.

Many people believe if they had more they would be more generous. In practice, more money won't make you more generous; it will make you more of what you already are. How can we practically change our habits to unleash generosity in our story?

It's one of the most iconic of Jesus' parables - the parable of the talents - and if we hear its message it can free our story from fear and lift the limit on our potential.

When you live with a scarcity worldview, you become so focused on what you lack that cannot receive for what you need. What if the world is not a place of limited resources and unlimited desires, but instead a place of opportunity and abundance hosted by a generous God?

Terraforma Overseer Dennis Pisani joins us for part 2 of the series, talking about having a Generous Spirit.

You are blessed, even if you you don't always recognize it. Whenever God blesses you with more than you need, you have a decision to make - what is the more for?

We use the phrase all the time, when something is suspicious, we say it "Doesn't smell right." The Apostle Paul described the way different people received his ministry as the aroma of life or the aroma of death. What is it like to experience people with a pleasing aroma?

Jesus once said that His sheep will hear and recognize His voice, and they will not follow a stranger. How can we recognize the voice of Jesus in a world with so much noise?

The sense of sight is closely tied with perception and the way that many people experience the world. What does it look like to open our perspective to see the truth of Jesus?

The Psalmist invites us to "taste and see that the Lord is good." Jesus called himself "The Bread of Life." What can we learn about Jesus through the sense of taste?

When it is welcome, healthy touch can communicate value, provide comfort, and bestow dignity. What can we learn about Jesus through the embodied sense of touch?

Jesus is risen! That is the central reality that followers of Jesus use to evaluate everything we know about God, humanity, and life here on earth. The empty tomb is the portal from which overflowing life flows into all creation.

On Palm Sunday, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus to the city of Jerusalem. Crowds welcomed Him into the city as a conquering king, and Jesus was arriving to take the throne, but not in the way anyone expected. Welcome Jesus, humble and meek, to change our world and answer our violence with love.

People turn to religion in order to connect with God. But sometimes, the search turns up empty and frustrating. Jesus claimed that your search for God will end not in a religion, but in a relationship with a living Savior.