At its core, a worldview is a story. And at the heart of America's political divide are two competing stories. But neither story is worth building your life on. The Scriptures tell us a bigger and truer story. It's the true story of the world. And this story offers us: a greater King, a better citizenship, a different enemy, and a happier ending.

Throughout his ministry Jesus is driving out of creation the powers of darkness which held the world in bondage. And in one of the most dynamic displays of his power, Jesus' disciples have a moment of fear and awe as they wonder who is in their boat.

We live in an age of individualism, DIY spirituality, a spiritual-but-not-religious culture , and compromised spiritual leadership. In spite of all these things, we believe in the church! The local gathering of believers is the New Covenant temple where we experience Christ. If you want to encounter Jesus, he's in church.

What would it look like for God to be King? In Jesus Christ, the reign of God has come to drive out sin, sickness, and death. In Luke 7:11-17 Jesus interrupts a funeral service to bring a young man back to life.

Deeper than what our eyes can see, prayer engages us in a conflict in the spiritual realm. Without true spiritual authority the church is bankrupt. In Acts 12, the fervent prayers of the church release an angel that gets Peter out of prison. Our prayers aren't confined to our geography. In prayer God reaches through walls we cannot.

What is the first thing you do when you pray? While there's no single correct way to begin our prayer time, Scripture does give us guidance about how to approach God: with adoration and with an open ear.

Here's a secret most preachers won't tell you: nobody naturally feels good at prayer in the beginning. Jesus' own disciples asked him to teach them how to pray. Join us the next couple of weeks as we go on a journey with Jesus where he teaches us what it means to pray.

At City Alive we come to the Lord's table every week. Why? The greatest turning points in the Bible center around food. Humanity fell at a meal, is saved by a meal, and is heading towards a meal in the age to come.

Technology has transformed every area of our lives. Some are too optimistic or pessimistic about our devices. But the truth is that our technology is like fire. It can either create life or destroy it. Our phones can either lead us to experience God in new ways or drive us away from him. Our technology should cause us to look up to the Lord, who is the only true Creator. And to look ahead, to the city of God.

What truly separates Nazirites is the call of God. In today's text, God calls Samuel as a young teenager, and it alters the course of Samuel's life and Israel's history. God doesn't need a perfect person. He is just looking for someone who will say yes to his call.