Arrows Church Weekend Messages

Our world tells us greatness is about getting ahead, being noticed, and moving up. But Jesus completely redefines greatness. In Mark 9, while the disciples argue about who is the greatest, Jesus points them toward the cross and teaches them to become servants of all. The world says greatness is how far you rise. Jesus says greatness is how far you're willing to stoop. In the Kingdom of God, the way up is down.

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What happens to your faith when you’ve prayed, believed, and nothing changed? In Mark 9, a desperate father brings Jesus both his impossible situation and his imperfect faith: “I do believe; help my unbelief!” Jesus reminds us that faith isn’t pretending we never doubt. It’s continuing to bring our doubts, disappointments, and impossible situations to Him. Don’t let disappointment silence your prayers. Prayer is powerful because the One we’re praying to is powerful.

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Peter, James, and John were given a glimpse of Jesus as He truly is. They saw His glory, heard the Father’s voice, and were told simply: “Listen to Him.” We may not always understand where Jesus is leading us, especially when the road includes difficulty and suffering. But the clearer we see Jesus for who He really is, the more we can trust Him when following Him gets difficult. See Jesus. Listen to Jesus. Trust Jesus.

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We want a deep faith, but we also want to keep our feet firmly planted on the bottom. Jesus calls us to something deeper. Deny yourself. Take up your cross. Follow Him. Following Jesus means surrendering our plans, our comfort, our control, and ultimately our lives to Him. Eventually, following Jesus takes you somewhere your feet don't touch. Will you trust Him in the deep end?

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Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. Some see Him as a great teacher, a spiritual leader, or someone worthy of admiration. But Jesus doesn't ask us who everyone else says He is. He makes it personal: “Who do you say I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Christ.” The challenge for us is to stop creating a version of Jesus that fits our preferences and allow Jesus to reveal who He really is. Stop scanning. Check your presets. And let Jesus show you who He really is.

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God has entrusted each of us with gifts, abilities, experiences, opportunities, and resources. He isn’t asking us to be impressive or to compare ourselves to someone else. He’s asking us to be faithful. Don’t let fear bury what God gave you. Dig it up. Take your next step. Use what He’s entrusted to you for His glory.

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God is more than Sunday. Following Jesus isn’t something we do for an hour each week. It’s a daily surrender that reaches into every part of who we are and how we live. Jesus wants your everyday, your everything, and all of you. What in your life is still off the altar?

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What does it actually mean when we say God is holy? God's holiness is not something we approach casually. We don't get to decide how we come to a holy God. He does. And through Jesus, He has made a way. But holiness isn't just about access to God. It changes how we live. Jesus has already done what we could never do, and He is still transforming us. God is Holy. And because He is holy, we are called to live differently.

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You can know about God without actually knowing God. In the first
week of GOD IS ______, we’re asking what it really means to know God. Because knowing God is more than information, more than religion, and more than generic spirituality. God is not hiding from you. He has made Himself known, ultimately through Jesus. God is Knowable. And who God is changes everything.

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It’s easy to celebrate God’s mercy when we’re the ones receiving it. But what happens when that same grace is extended to someone we struggle to love? Because Christ moved toward us while we were still His enemies, we are called to move toward others with that same love and grace. Who is the “them” in your life, and what would it look like to be for them this week?

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