Citizens Weekly

We explore Jesus ideal profile of a deeply rooted person: children. As children in his perfect love, we are set free from the grip of the spirit of fear.

Is the gospel still good news?
In the midst of heartbreak, uncertainty, and days that are overfull but unfulfilling, it can be easy to wonder what good the gospel is for life today. Sure, there’s the promise of eternal life someday, but what about right now, when disease, broken relationships, shame, regret, and countless other burdens weigh you down?

If it feels like something important is missing from your life, chances are it’s because you’ve only heard part of the gospel. The promise of Heaven, although beautiful, is not all there is to being a follower of Jesus.

As we explore what’s missing from the familiar gospel story, you’ll discover . . .
Why God created the world and everything in it, including you.
What your calling is and how to live it out.
Why knowing Jesus matters right now—today.

As part of our Deep Roots sermon series, Kathryn focuses on prayer and its vital role in the life of a believer. Prayer is not just a ritual, but a powerful and relational practice that nurtures spiritual growth. Whether we’re new to prayer or seasoned, God invites us into conversation with Him. We explore the following questions together:

What is prayer?
Why should we pray?
How do we pray?

Nick teaches on Luke 7 and explores three people to learn from: the centurion, the widow and the woman with the alabaster jar. Each displayed things that moved the heart of Jesus: faith and authority, generational loss and becoming a pure and empty vessel. Jesus is inviting us into a life of becoming a pure and empty vessel for him.

People with Deep Kingdom Roots know they have a real-enemy--named Satan--and they have a correct Biblical understanding of his schemes. Such an understanding allows them to consider Satan's reality soberly while not living in fear of him or his demonic forces. So how do we recognize his schemes? Scripture offers one easy method for discerning his voice and tactics: consider his names.

Those with Deep Roots are faithful stewards of what God has given them. By looking at the lives of Joseph and David, we are reminded that God uses the context of our current circumstances to prepare us for future opportunities and purpose in our lives.

Every deeply rooted & spiritually mature person has a deep relationship with the Holy Spirit and operates in the gifts that He gives. Who is the Holy Spirit? What gifts does he give?

God is always most concerned about our hidden lives with Him. As we become more and more rooted in the soil of the Love of God (Ephesians 3), we grow less concerned with the accolades of the world. These deep roots are marks of maturity in Christ, rooted and connected to others for lifelong growth.

Our bodies can be tired and weary.
Our hearts can be tired and weary.
Our very souls can be tired and weary. 

So what do we do if we find ourselves in this place?

This week, Kathryn walks us through Matthew 11, where Jesus invites us into deep soul rest with him. 

Come
Take
Find
Go

Pastor Hunter Hambrick from Providence Bible Church in Denver, CO shared how God wants us filled to overflow with God’s power, love, and presence. Listen to how Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21 can give us a vision for living a deeply rooted life.