At Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Gary Thomas shared from his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live. Pastor Gary invited listeners to rediscover the purpose of spiritual rebirth — not simply to be saved, but to live transformed lives that advance God’s kingdom. With warmth and conviction, Pastor Gary encouraged the congregation to stay faithful in seasons of hardship and to see every calling as an opportunity to serve Christ. The message challenged believers to let go of self-centered faith and embrace the joy of a life fully surrendered to God’s purposes. It was a heartfelt reminder that in Christ, we are reborn not just to believe, but to truly live the life we were created for.

In the final week of Messy, Pastor Gary Thomas shared a message about how faith calls us to love people who are different from us, even when life and relationships feel complicated. He reminded us that God’s love invites us to respond with compassion instead of criticism and unity instead of division. This message challenged us to approach disagreements and differences with humility, grace, and kindness. It was a call to see others as deeply loved by God, no matter their story or perspective. As the Messy series closed, we were invited to be a community marked by peace, patience, and love that reflects Jesus in a divided world.

In week three of the Messy series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastors Curt and Lauren Taylor address the unavoidable reality of conflict in our relationships. They explore how unhealthy patterns like criticism, defensiveness, and contempt can damage both our connections and even our physical health. Through Scripture and practical tools, they reveal how followers of Jesus can “fight right” by calming down, committing to reconciliation, and connecting with love. This message challenges us to handle disagreements in a way that reflects the fruit of the Spirit and honors God’s call to peacemaking. Discover how God can transform even our most difficult conflicts into opportunities for healing and deeper relationships.

In Week 2 of the Messy series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Curt Taylor unpacks the challenge and beauty of biblical community. Looking at Jesus’ intentional choice of very different disciples, Pastor Curt shows how true unity is only possible through Christ. Community is often uncomfortable and messy, but as Romans 12 teaches, we are called to love one another like family and “outdo one another in showing honor.” This message invites us to enter authentic relationships and honor others, not because they deserve it, but because of what Jesus has done for us.

In Week 1 of the Messy series, Pastor Curt Taylor kicked off with a message of hope centered on the story of Bartimaeus from Mark 10:46-52. Life is undeniably messy because our world is broken, and we are spiritually dead in our sins, completely unable to save ourselves. But God, rich in mercy and overflowing with love, steps into our mess through Jesus Christ to bring life, healing, and transformation. Pastor Curt reminded us that the gospel isn’t advice about what we should do but good news about what God has already done — and His grace has the power to make us alive and whole, no matter how messy our lives may be.

In the final week of our Name Your Shark series, Pastor Curt Taylor explores the dangerous lies we often believe in the quiet corners of our hearts—lies about our worth, identity, and control. Looking at Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-11), we see how the enemy uses fear to tempt us into shortcuts that pull us away from God’s plan. Like Jesus, we can overcome by naming the lie, replacing it with God’s Word, and believing His truth is real. The cross proves every one of Satan’s lies wrong, reminding us that we are not what we have, what others think, or what we control. We are who God says we are, and His truth sets us free.

In week 3 of the Name Your Shark series, Pastor Curt Taylor began by acknowledging the reality that sometimes our worst fears actually happen, moving us from asking “what if” to facing “what now.” He explained the tension between what we believe about God—that He is good and in control—and what we often feel when suffering, which can lead to unhealthy paths of redefining, rejecting, or resenting God. Using Isaiah 43 and Matthew 14, he emphasized that God does not always prevent the storms, but He promises His presence in the midst of them, declaring “I Am—do not fear.” Ultimately, he reassured listeners that nothing—no fear, storm, or suffering—can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

In the second week of the Name Your Shark series at Cherry Hills Community Church, Pastor Curt Taylor explores how we can manage the shark of anxiety. Rather than letting worry control our lives, Pastor Curt points us to practical ways to recognize our anxieties and bring them under God’s care. He reminds us that while anxiety may never fully disappear, we can learn to live with peace by trusting God’s presence and promises. He offers tools for shifting from anxious patterns to faithful practices. This message equips us to recognize anxiety without being ruled by it, and to find strength in Christ as we navigate life’s uncertainties.

In the opening sermon of the Name Your Shark series, Pastor Curt Taylor invites us to confront the “sharks” in our lives, our deepest fears and anxieties. Drawing from Scripture, he demonstrates how faith isn’t about being fearless, but about recognizing that God is with us even when fear feels overwhelming. Pastor Curt gave practical steps to identify and “name” your fears, which takes the first step toward conquering them. He encouraged to speak your fears into the light, replace them with God’s truth, and move forward with renewed courage and purpose.