Weekly messages from Worship Center's services and special events.
Freedom in Christ isn't about doing whatever we want but about choosing to serve others in love. This message unpacks Paul's warning against “biting and devouring” one another, and shows how the Matthew 25 Project calls us to plant seeds of generosity that will impact Lancaster and beyond.
What does a genuine move of the Holy Spirit look like? In this message, we explore Acts 4 and see patterns of the Spirit's work. Bold prayers, powerful testimonies, Christ-centered unity, radical generosity, and extreme integrity are all pointing to Jesus and advancing His kingdom. Discover how these same marks can shape your life and our church today.
What does a genuine move of the Holy Spirit look like? In this message, we explore Acts 4 and see patterns of the Spirit's work. Bold prayers, powerful testimonies, Christ-centered unity, radical generosity, and extreme integrity are all pointing to Jesus and advancing His kingdom. Discover how these same marks can shape your life and our church today.
Generosity in God's kingdom is never wasted. It's multiplied. This message unpacks the law of reciprocity from Luke 6, showing how generosity makes room for multiplication. It's trusting that God multiplies what we release for His purposes. Discover how what you release to God makes room for Him to do more than you could imagine.
Generosity in God's kingdom is never wasted. It's multiplied. This message unpacks the law of reciprocity from Luke 6, showing how generosity makes room for multiplication. It's trusting that God multiplies what we release for His purposes. Discover how what you release to God makes room for Him to do more than you could imagine.
Worship Center is launching "Matthew 25 Project" — a goal to give away $2 million in 2 years. Not to expand buildings, but to expand God's kingdom. Rooted in Jesus' call to urgency, faithfulness, and compassion, this vision will fuel Bible translation for unreached languages and support initiatives that value the sanctity of human life. Join us as we step into this bold next chapter of generosity and kingdom impact.
Worship Center is launching "Matthew 25 Project" — a goal to give away $2 million in 2 years. Not to expand buildings, but to expand God's kingdom. Rooted in Jesus' call to urgency, faithfulness, and compassion, this vision will fuel Bible translation for unreached languages and support initiatives that value the sanctity of human life. Join us as we step into this bold next chapter of generosity and kingdom impact.
This message lays the biblical foundation for Kingdom-Driven Generosity, showing that generosity begins with God, is modeled by Jesus, and is empowered by the Holy Spirit in the church. From Eden to the early church in Acts, we see that God's people are called to give joyfully, sacrificially, and strategically to advance His kingdom. As Worship Center steps into a new season we're invited to embrace kingdom-driven generosity by investing what God has placed in our hands for an eternal impact.
This message lays the biblical foundation for Kingdom-Driven Generosity, showing that generosity begins with God, is modeled by Jesus, and is empowered by the Holy Spirit in the church. From Eden to the early church in Acts, we see that God's people are called to give joyfully, sacrificially, and strategically to advance His kingdom. As Worship Center steps into a new season we're invited to embrace kingdom-driven generosity by investing what God has placed in our hands for an eternal impact.
Life is full of highs and lows but joy doesn't have to rise and fall with your circumstances. In this message from Philippians 4, we explore how to detach contentment from comfort and anchor joy to Christ. Discover how living with this kind of joy can transform every transition, every challenge, and every opportunity to give, no matter what your circumstance is.
Life is full of highs and lows but joy doesn't have to rise and fall with your circumstances. In this message from Philippians 4, we explore how to detach contentment from comfort and anchor joy to Christ. Discover how living with this kind of joy can transform every transition, every challenge, and every opportunity to give, no matter what your circumstance is.
Overthinking is your brain's attempt to wrestle peace out of uncertainty, but it never works. In this message from Philippians 4, you'll learn how to break the cycle of overthinking by knowing you belong to the Lord, praying instead of spiraling, and letting God's peace guard your heart and mind. God's peace is an inner calm. It's the security knowing He is with you, He is for you, and is at work even when you can't see it.
Overthinking is your brain's attempt to wrestle peace out of uncertainty, but it never works. In this message from Philippians 4, you'll learn how to break the cycle of overthinking by knowing you belong to the Lord, praying instead of spiraling, and letting God's peace guard your heart and mind. God's peace is an inner calm. It's the security knowing He is with you, He is for you, and is at work even when you can't see it.
In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul reminds us that Christ didn't save us to meet impossible expectations, but to transform us completely into His image. We press on not because we've already arrived, but because we belong to Christ and are being made complete in Him. This journey of spiritual growth includes knowing Christ deeply, becoming like Him through ongoing transformation, living with a heavenly mindset, growing in Kingdom community, and embracing Christ's power that will one day make all things new. So don't get stuck in the past or discouraged by your imperfections — press on, because Jesus is not done with you yet.
In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul reminds us that Christ didn't save us to meet impossible expectations, but to transform us completely into His image. We press on not because we've already arrived, but because we belong to Christ and are being made complete in Him. This journey of spiritual growth includes knowing Christ deeply, becoming like Him through ongoing transformation, living with a heavenly mindset, growing in Kingdom community, and embracing Christ's power that will one day make all things new. So don't get stuck in the past or discouraged by your imperfections — press on, because Jesus is not done with you yet.
Life hands us many challenges. God's Word in Philippians 3:1-11 calls us to courageously rejoice amid these challenges by receiving grace through faith in Christ alone. Such great faith gives us the strength to rejoice, guiding us away from deceitful teachings into a place of joy only God can give.
Life hands us many challenges. God's Word in Philippians 3:1-11 calls us to courageously rejoice amid these challenges by receiving grace through faith in Christ alone. Such great faith gives us the strength to rejoice, guiding us away from deceitful teachings into a place of joy only God can give.
Jesus came to give us joy. He came so we don't need to live depressed lives. We can actually have joy in all circumstances. It gives us great joy to know that our salvation is freely given and begins a work in us that flows from our lives and impacts people's lives we come in contact within our daily lives.
Jesus came to give us joy. He came so we don't need to live depressed lives. We can actually have joy in all circumstances. It gives us great joy to know that our salvation is freely given and begins a work in us that flows from our lives and impacts people's lives we come in contact within our daily lives.
This message from Philippians 2 reminds us that true joy and Gospel impact come when we adopt the humble, others-focused mindset of Jesus Christ. Paul calls us to unity — not just getting along, but being deeply joined in heart, purpose, and love. Jesus, though fully God, chose the path of self-emptying love for our sake. When we think like Him, we live with purpose, serve with humility, and reflect the heart of the Gospel to the world.
This message from Philippians 2 reminds us that true joy and Gospel impact come when we adopt the humble, others-focused mindset of Jesus Christ. Paul calls us to unity — not just getting along, but being deeply joined in heart, purpose, and love. Jesus, though fully God, chose the path of self-emptying love for our sake. When we think like Him, we live with purpose, serve with humility, and reflect the heart of the Gospel to the world.
We often view suffering as something to fix, but the Apostle Paul shows us a different perspective—one rooted in joy. This joy doesn't come from our circumstances, but from our identity as citizens of heaven. It comes from trusting that God will finish what He started in us. As citizens of heaven, we rely on a powerful God, we tell others what He has done, we live with an eternal perspective, we offer comfort to others, and we live lives worthy of the Good News of Jesus. This Good News is that, though we all fall short, God makes us right with Him through Jesus. Our joy, hope, and purpose are found in Him—even in the midst of suffering.
We often view suffering as something to fix, but the Apostle Paul shows us a different perspective—one rooted in joy. This joy doesn't come from our circumstances, but from our identity as citizens of heaven. It comes from trusting that God will finish what He started in us. As citizens of heaven, we rely on a powerful God, we tell others what He has done, we live with an eternal perspective, we offer comfort to others, and we live lives worthy of the Good News of Jesus. This Good News is that, though we all fall short, God makes us right with Him through Jesus. Our joy, hope, and purpose are found in Him—even in the midst of suffering.
In this message from Philippians 1, we discover that true joy doesn't come from circumstances but from allegiance to Jesus. Paul is in prison, telling this church that every time he thinks about them he is thankful and prays for them with such joy. Joy was not a by-product. Joy was their form of resistance and strength. That same joy is available to us today.
In this message from Philippians 1, we discover that true joy doesn't come from circumstances but from allegiance to Jesus. Paul is in prison, telling this church that every time he thinks about them he is thankful and prays for them with such joy. Joy was not a by-product. Joy was their form of resistance and strength. That same joy is available to us today.
When life shakes you, it's not always to break you. Sometimes it's how God gets your attention and builds something deeper in you. In this message, we look at how Peter's failure became the turning point that strengthened his faith and helped him lead others. Real strength doesn't come from confidence in yourself. It comes from God's grace. He restores us with renewed purpose to help others
When life shakes you, it's not always to break you. Sometimes it's how God gets your attention and builds something deeper in you. In this message, we look at how Peter's failure became the turning point that strengthened his faith and helped him lead others. Real strength doesn't come from confidence in yourself. It comes from God's grace. He restores us with renewed purpose to help others
What if we let our adversity help us to know God more deeply? In Job 42:5, Job declares that he has now seen God, showing that hardship led him to a deeper revelation of God's presence. Similarly, in John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind—not because of sin, but to reveal God's power—giving him both physical and spiritual sight. We can choose to see Jesus in our adversity, prepare our hearts by knowing Him in the quiet, and recognize that trials—though painful—can be the very places where God's glory is most clearly revealed.
What if we let our adversity help us to know God more deeply? In Job 42:5, Job declares that he has now seen God, showing that hardship led him to a deeper revelation of God's presence. Similarly, in John 9, Jesus heals a man born blind—not because of sin, but to reveal God's power—giving him both physical and spiritual sight. We can choose to see Jesus in our adversity, prepare our hearts by knowing Him in the quiet, and recognize that trials—though painful—can be the very places where God's glory is most clearly revealed.
When God finally responds to Job, He doesn't explain the suffering. Instead, he gives Job a vision of his power and supreme authority over everything.Through rhetorical questions and the untamable images of Behemoth and Leviathan, God confronts Job's limited view and dismantles the idea that He can be controlled, predicted, or judged by human standards. This message explores how God's power, presence, justice, and grace point forward to Jesus. He is the one who embodies God's authority over both visible power and unseen chaos.
When God finally responds to Job, He doesn't explain the suffering. Instead, he gives Job a vision of his power and supreme authority over everything.Through rhetorical questions and the untamable images of Behemoth and Leviathan, God confronts Job's limited view and dismantles the idea that He can be controlled, predicted, or judged by human standards. This message explores how God's power, presence, justice, and grace point forward to Jesus. He is the one who embodies God's authority over both visible power and unseen chaos.
When adversity strikes, we often ask, “Why?” But in Job's story, God doesn't offer an explanation. This message unpacks how God shifts our focus from ourselves to His greatness, inviting us to trust His wisdom, power, and purpose. It teaches us that we don't need to understand everything to trust the One who made everything.
When adversity strikes, we often ask, “Why?” But in Job's story, God doesn't offer an explanation. This message unpacks how God shifts our focus from ourselves to His greatness, inviting us to trust His wisdom, power, and purpose. It teaches us that we don't need to understand everything to trust the One who made everything.
When adversity hits, it often brings more questions than answers. In this message, we explore how Job's unanswered questions exposed his misunderstandings of God, and how a humble heart toward Him in the midst of hardship can lead to unexpected spiritual growth. Walking through adversity with humility allows God to shape your view of him and prepare you for His kingdom.
When adversity hits, it often brings more questions than answers. In this message, we explore how Job's unanswered questions exposed his misunderstandings of God, and how a humble heart toward Him in the midst of hardship can lead to unexpected spiritual growth. Walking through adversity with humility allows God to shape your view of him and prepare you for His kingdom.
In Part 2 of Awakened By Adversity, we take a closer look at Job's suffering—not as a detour, but as part of God's larger story. Job's faith under pressure exposes Satan's lie that people only trust God for the blessings they receive. His endurance becomes a living display of God's wisdom, echoing beyond this life into the unseen spiritual realm. When you trust God in the middle of pain, your story becomes part of the evidence that silences the enemy and lifts up the name of Jesus.
In Part 2 of Awakened By Adversity, we take a closer look at Job's suffering—not as a detour, but as part of God's larger story. Job's faith under pressure exposes Satan's lie that people only trust God for the blessings they receive. His endurance becomes a living display of God's wisdom, echoing beyond this life into the unseen spiritual realm. When you trust God in the middle of pain, your story becomes part of the evidence that silences the enemy and lifts up the name of Jesus.
Most people think the book of Job is just about enduring suffering and hoping God restores what was lost. But what if we've misunderstood it? In this message, we reframe Job's story—not as a self-help manual for hard times, but as a signpost pointing to Jesus. Job reveals deep spiritual truths about suffering, the need for a mediator, and the cosmic battle behind adversity. The real blessing isn't just restoration but a deeper revelation of who God is.
Most people think the book of Job is just about enduring suffering and hoping God restores what was lost. But what if we've misunderstood it? In this message, we reframe Job's story—not as a self-help manual for hard times, but as a signpost pointing to Jesus. Job reveals deep spiritual truths about suffering, the need for a mediator, and the cosmic battle behind adversity. The real blessing isn't just restoration but a deeper revelation of who God is.
This Easter message explains why Jesus's resurrection was absolutely necessary. Not just as a historical event but as the final step in God's unstoppable redemption plan. It walks through Matthew's account of the resurrection and highlights three powerful but unlikely witnesses who point to one unshakable truth that Jesus is alive. The resurrection isn't just proof of life after death. It's the release of our spiritual inheritance of eternal life, freedom from sin, and a restored relationship with God. And, it's a call to live with spiritual alertness, knowing that Jesus is coming again.
This Easter message explains why Jesus's resurrection was absolutely necessary. Not just as a historical event but as the final step in God's unstoppable redemption plan. It walks through Matthew's account of the resurrection and highlights three powerful but unlikely witnesses who point to one unshakable truth that Jesus is alive. The resurrection isn't just proof of life after death. It's the release of our spiritual inheritance of eternal life, freedom from sin, and a restored relationship with God. And, it's a call to live with spiritual alertness, knowing that Jesus is coming again.
What if the story of Esau isn't just about a bad trade over a bowl of stew but a warning for our time? In a world racing toward genetic upgrades and AI-enhanced life, we're being asked the same question: will you trade your God-given identity for something that won't last? This message is a call to hold on to what's sacred, to live out your spiritual birthright in Christ, and to step with confidence into God's unshakable kingdom.
What if the story of Esau isn't just about a bad trade over a bowl of stew but a warning for our time? In a world racing toward genetic upgrades and AI-enhanced life, we're being asked the same question: will you trade your God-given identity for something that won't last? This message is a call to hold on to what's sacred, to live out your spiritual birthright in Christ, and to step with confidence into God's unshakable kingdom.
Why did God intervene at the Tower of Babel? In this message, we uncover how human pride clashed with God's purpose and what that means for us today. From Noah's family to Babylon's defiance, scripture reveals how pride leads to downfall, but grace comes through Jesus who is the true bridge between heaven and earth. Discover how Babel connects to your life today, learn why pride is so destructive and how to resist it, and see how Jesus fulfills what the tower could never do.
Why did God intervene at the Tower of Babel? In this message, we uncover how human pride clashed with God's purpose and what that means for us today. From Noah's family to Babylon's defiance, scripture reveals how pride leads to downfall, but grace comes through Jesus who is the true bridge between heaven and earth. Discover how Babel connects to your life today, learn why pride is so destructive and how to resist it, and see how Jesus fulfills what the tower could never do.
God's plan has always been restoration, but first, there was judgment. The world in Genesis 6 was out of control. Violence, corruption, and people rejecting their Creator. So God hit reset with a flood. But even in judgment, He made a way to preserve life through Noah and his family just like Jesus is the way to salvation from sin and death. Sin still corrupts. Evil still tries to rule. But God is patient, ready to restore, and waiting for people to turn to Him.
God's plan has always been restoration, but first, there was judgment. The world in Genesis 6 was out of control. Violence, corruption, and people rejecting their Creator. So God hit reset with a flood. But even in judgment, He made a way to preserve life through Noah and his family just like Jesus is the way to salvation from sin and death. Sin still corrupts. Evil still tries to rule. But God is patient, ready to restore, and waiting for people to turn to Him.
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