Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me” is one of the most compelling calls in Scripture—but it’s also one of the most demanding. In this message, we explore Jesus’ challenge to count the cost before choosing to follow Him. While belief in Jesus can feel comfortable, true discipleship requires surrender, reordered priorities, and a willingness to place Him above everything else. As we wrestle with what Jesus asks of His followers, we’re invited to consider whether we’re simply admiring Jesus from a distance or truly walking in His direction.

Questions for Reflection:

• When you think about following Jesus, what feels most challenging or costly for you right now?

• What is one step you could take this week to more fully align your life with Jesus’ call to follow Him?

Jesus’ invitation to “Follow Me” has echoed through history for more than 2,000 years. But what did He really mean when He said it? In this message we explore the difference between simply believing in Jesus and actually following Him. While many people admire Jesus or agree with His teachings, His invitation was never meant to be informational or symbolic. It was a clear call to reorient our lives around Him. This message challenges us to consider whether we have truly responded to Jesus’ call—or if we’ve only respected it from a distance.

Questions for Reflection

• If someone observed your life, what evidence would they see that you are following Jesus?

• Is there anything Jesus may be asking you to leave behind in order to follow Him more fully?

In Jonah 1, a prophet hears God’s call and runs in the opposite direction. In Isaiah 6, another prophet hears God ask, “Whom shall I send?” and responds, “Here I am. Send me.”

In this message, Pastor Tim Riddick reminds us that God makes His invitation personal through us, and how we respond matters. Avoidance may feel safe, but it’s still running. The difference between Jonah and Isaiah wasn’t talent or gifting. It was availability.

Questions for Reflection:

• Who might be your “Nineveh” - someone God is prompting you to move toward instead of avoid?

• What step could you take this week to move from delay to obedience?

When Elijah reached his breaking point in the wilderness, God didn’t meet him with condemnation or spectacle. He met him with rest, care, and eventually—a whisper.

In this stand-alone message, guest speaker Tim Bohlke walks us through 1 Kings 19 and reminds us that God often speaks not in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in the quiet. In a world full of noise, pressure, and chaos, the real question becomes: do we have space to hear Him?

Questions for Reflection:

• What noise or weight in your life might be crowding out space to hear God’s voice?

• What practical step could you take this week to create intentional space for stillness before Him?

In the final week of The Lord’s & The Leftovers, we confront a difficult but freeing truth: what we hold onto can begin to hold onto us. Looking at the rich young ruler, the parable of the rich fool, and Jesus’ words about treasure and the heart, this message explores the spiritual danger of misplaced trust. Wealth itself is not condemned, but when security and identity are rooted in what we keep, anxiety quietly grows and space for God begins to shrink. True freedom is found not in accumulation, but in trusting God enough to release our grip.

Questions for Reflection:

• What do you instinctively turn to for security when life feels uncertain?

• In what area of your life might God be inviting you to loosen your grip and trust Him more fully?

In Week 2 of The Lord’s & The Leftovers, we move beyond the question of what we give and focus on why we give—or why we hold on. This message explores how generosity is shaped by trust and motivation rather than pressure or obligation. Looking at Scripture, we see that giving is not meant to be a transaction with God, but a formative practice that helps align our hearts with His. When generosity flows from gratitude and trust, it becomes a way of participating in what God is already doing.

Questions for Reflection

• When you think about giving, what emotions or motivations tend to rise first—trust, fear, gratitude, or control?

• How might viewing generosity as spiritual formation, rather than obligation, change the way you respond to God?

In the opening message of The Lord’s & The Leftovers, we begin with a simple but searching question: does God receive our first and best, or only what remains after everything else has been taken care of? Looking at the story of Cain and Abel, this message reminds us that giving has never been primarily about money, but about trust and priority. God is not interested in leftovers or reluctant offerings. He invites us into a relationship where He is honored first, shaping our hearts and our lives in the process.

Questions for Reflection

• When it comes to your time, resources, and attention, where does God actually fall in the order of your priorities?

• What might change if honoring God first became a trust-filled response rather than a reluctant obligation?

As the story of Nehemiah comes to a close, God’s people discover that renewal does not sustain itself. After repentance, celebration, and commitment, compromise slowly begins to creep back in. In Nehemiah 10–13, we see that faithfulness is not maintained by emotion or momentum, but by continual realignment with God’s heart. This message invites us to reflect on what carries our faith into everyday life and reminds us that lasting strength is found not in our resolve, but in the joy that comes from walking closely with God.

Questions for Reflection:

• Where might you be relying on past spiritual experiences instead of daily dependence on God?

• How can you intentionally return to the joy of the Lord as a source of strength in this season?

In Part 3 of “God Among the Ruins”, Nehemiah shows that rebuilding is not about leadership success, but about God restoring hearts after failure. When the wall is finished, Israel doesn’t celebrate itself—they turn to God’s Word, realizing the wall was meant to spark spiritual renewal. The message challenges believers not to coast spiritually, but to let what God restores outwardly lead to obedience and inner transformation, pointing to Jesus as the one who rebuilds what sin destroyed.

Reflection Questions:

1) Where am I spiritually coasting?

2) What has God restored that I am enjoying, but not stewarding?

3) How often do I allow the Word of God (scripture) to correct me?

4) What would obedience look like, not just emotions?

In Nehemiah chapters 3 and 4, the rebuilding of Jerusalem begins not through experts or heroes, but through ordinary people showing up together. Each person takes responsibility for a section of the wall, reminding us that God’s work is meant to be shared. As opposition and discouragement rise, Nehemiah points God’s people back to prayer, perseverance, and community. This message invites us to see that faith is expressed through action, and that when life gets heavy, God often strengthens us through the people walking beside us.

Questions for Reflection:

• What might be your “section of the wall” right now, and how are you being invited to show up?

• Where do you need the support of community to help you keep going instead of giving up?