🔥 "Jesus doesn't want to be number one in your life... He's not looking for you to place a medal around His neck; He's looking for you to open up the throne of your heart for Him to sit on." — Pastor Drew

Values without action are nothing more than ink on paper—true culture requires value in motion! In this opening message of the Value in Motion series at Collective Church, Pastor Drew explores what it means to "Look Up" and elevate our spiritual lives by aligning with God's vertical design.

Drawing from Psalm 16, Zechariah 1, and John 15, Pastor Drew breaks down the two essential bookends of a healthy spiritual walk: putting Jesus First and staying Joy-Filled. If you've felt overwhelmed, stuck staring at life's problems, or running on empty, this message will challenge you to lift your eyes above your circumstances and step into the supernatural joy found only in His presence.

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00:00 - Faith, Breakthrough, and All the Earth Worship Night

02:00 - The Boat Analogy: Atrophy and Inaction

06:44 - Culture Defined: Values in Motion

09:40 - The Two Vertical Values: Jesus First & Joy-Filled

11:32 - Jesus First: Authority Over Chronology

15:08 - Joy-Filled: Happiness vs. Gospel-Rooted Joy

22:41 - Zechariah 1: Lifting Your Eyes from the Horns of Oppression

29:59 - Abiding in His Love and Remaining Strength

32:49 - Worship & Prayer Activation

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Philippians 2:12–13 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PHP.2.12-13.ESV

Psalm 16:8–11 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.16.8-11.ESV

Matthew 6:33 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV

Hebrews 12:2 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.12.2.ESV

Zechariah 1:18–21 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ZEC.1.18-21.ESV

John 15:9–11 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JHN.15.9-11.ESV

Isaiah 40:28–31 - https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ISA.40.28-31.ESV

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"A healthy household is not healthy if it just exists for the people living in it. God doesn't only want to do something in your household; He wants to do something through your household." — Pastor Morgan

Whether you are single, married, raising young kids, or an empty nester, everyone is part of a household. In this inspiring and practical message from Collective Church, Pastor Morgan breaks down the four foundational keys to building a healthy, God-honoring home.

Drawing from Psalm 127 and the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Morgan challenges us to stop trying to be the "general contractors" of our own lives. Instead, she outlines how surrendering to Jesus as the primary builder, bringing our best attitudes into our space, guarding our family from spiritual attacks, establishing intentional boundaries, and putting our homes on mission can transform generations to come.

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00:00 - Announcements: Worship Night & Joining the Team

02:52 - Who Is Building Your House?

06:45 - Key 1: Jesus Must Be the Builder

12:41 - Key 2: Bring Your Best into the Home

18:24 - Key 3: Protect What You Have

21:58 - Key 4: Create an Intentional Culture

30:21 - Put Your Home on Mission

37:58 - Ministry & Altar Call for Healthy Homes

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Psalm 127 : 1 - bible.com/bible/59/PSA.127.1.ESV

Matthew 7 : 24–27 - bible.com/bible/59/MAT.7.24-27.ESV

Psalm 139 : 23–24 - bible.com/bible/59/PSA.139.23-24.ESV

1 Corinthians 7 : 17 - bible.com/bible/59/1CO.7.17.ESV

Galatians 5 : 22–23 - bible.com/bible/59/GAL.5.22-23.ESV

Ecclesiastes 4 : 12 - bible.com/bible/59/ECC.4.12.ESV

Joshua 24 : 15 - bible.com/bible/59/JOS.24.15.ESV

Deuteronomy 6 : 5–7 - bible.com/bible/59/DEU.6.5-7.ESV

Matthew 28 : 19 - bible.com/bible/59/MAT.28.19.ESV

Acts 10 : 1–2 - bible.com/bible/59/ACT.10.1-2.ESV

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🚰 "If I'm not using every single blessing that he's given to me to be a blessing to someone else, I'm missing it. The best way to receive more of the Holy Spirit is actually by giving more away." — Pastor Drew

Are you stuck in a cycle of getting spiritually filled on Sunday only to leak out and feel completely hollow by Wednesday? In this practical and high-energy message from Collective Church's Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew breaks down what it truly means to live in "overflow"—moving past passive spiritual consumption into active daily mission.

Unpacking Jesus's identity statements in Matthew 5 on being the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world," Drew explores how believers are called to live an attractive, distinct life while extending grace through active service, discipleship, and evangelism. If you're ready to stop leaking and set your spiritual walk on fire, this message will challenge you to turn your office, coffee shop, or neighborhood into your personal mission field.

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00:00 - The Breathing Exercise: Are You Only Inhaling Grace?

06:34 - Salt & Light: What It Really Means to Live on Mission

17:03 - Attraction vs. Extension: Living a "Questionable" Life

26:30 - Breaking the "Sunday Leak" & Building Your Mission Field

34:06 - Why Giving More Increases Your Capacity to Receive

44:07 - Surrender, Prayer & Altar Call

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Bible References

Matthew 5 : 13–16 - bible.com/bible/59/MAT.5.13-16.ESV

Genesis 12 : 2 - bible.com/bible/59/GEN.12.2.ESV

Matthew 10 : 31 - bible.com/bible/59/MAT.10.31.ESV

Acts 1 : 8 - bible.com/bible/59/ACT.1.8.ESV

Acts 3 : 25 - bible.com/bible/59/ACT.3.25.ESV

Isaiah 60 : 1–3 - bible.com/bible/59/ISA.60.1-3.ESV

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🙌🏻🕊️"The Holy Spirit never gets it wrong—he's a perfect Spirit, but imperfect people do. Willpower can modify your behavior, but the Holy Spirit changes your desires." — Taylor

Why do so many believers keep the Holy Spirit at a distance? In this honest, vulnerable, and deeply practical message from Collective Church's Summer Lean In series, Taylor tackles the common awkwardness, misunderstandings, and past church experiences surrounding the Holy Spirit.

Moving past rigid theology and theatrical performances, Taylor reframes our relationship with the Spirit as a simple, ordinary, and daily walk. She breaks down how the Holy Spirit acts as our Ultimate Counselor, Sculptor, and Liberator—moving us beyond mere behavioral willpower into true, heart-level transformation. If you've ever felt intimidated by the spiritual world or held back by past experiences with imperfect people, this message will invite you into a fresh, everyday walk with the Spirit.

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00:00 - Introduction & Demystifying the Holy Spirit

02:36 - He Is a Person to Know, Not Just a Power to Experience

07:10 - Trusting Him Through Bad Church Experiences

12:49 - The Ultimate Counselor: Exposing Truth & Healing Trauma

19:36 - The Sculptor: Deep Character Change vs. Fast Breakthroughs

25:18 - The Liberator: Moving Beyond Willpower into True Freedom

31:05 - Transformed to Point to Jesus: Becoming a Witness

34:50 - Moment of Stillness & Closing Prayer

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📖 Bible References

John 16:7 - bible.com/bible/59/JHN.16.7.ESV

John 16:13 - bible.com/bible/59/JHN.16.13.ESV

1 Corinthians 2:10 - bible.com/bible/59/1CO.2.10.ESV

2 Corinthians 3:17-18 - bible.com/bible/59/2CO.3.17-18.ESV

Galatians 5:24-25 - bible.com/bible/59/GAL.5.24-25.ESV

Romans 12:2 - bible.com/bible/59/ROM.12.2.ESV

Acts 1:8 - bible.com/bible/59/ACT.1.8.ESV

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"I will not offer to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing. The New Testament standard of giving isn't just about a percentage—it's a statement that 100% of our lives belong to Him." — Pastor Drew

Every family has to have "the talk" eventually—but did you know there is a church version of it, too? In this candid, vulnerable, and deeply essential message from Collective Church's Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew pushes through the typical awkwardness surrounding the topic of money to unpack a healthy, biblical theology of financial generosity.

Rather than treating giving as a forced legalistic obligation, Pastor Drew reframes it as a natural, loving overflow of a surrendered heart. Moving seamlessly between Old Testament practices and New Testament grace, he challenges the modern mindset of "giving time instead of money" and reveals how our bank accounts act as direct mirrors of our spiritual maturity. Whether you are exploring faith for the first time or ready to step from consistent giving into radical generosity, this message will challenge you to take your next step closer to the ultimate 100% sacrifice that Jesus already modeled for us.

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📖 Bible References

Philippians 4:15-18 - bible.com/bible/59/PHP.4.15-18.ESV

2 Samuel 24:24 - bible.com/bible/59/2SAM.24.24.ESV

Matthew 6:21 - bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.21.ESV

Malachi 3:8-10 - bible.com/bible/59/MAL.3.8-10.ESV

2 Corinthians 9:6-7 - bible.com/bible/59/2CO.9.6-7.ESV

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00:00 - Stepping Into "The Talk": The Church Version

08:13 - The Core Value of Generous Living

12:49 - Giving as Worship, Heart Formation, and Sacrifice

24:10 - Testing the Tithe vs. The 100% Principle

38:57 - The 5 Stages of Giving and Radical Surrender

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"We try to face today's battles without pulling yesterday's victories into the room. God's faithfulness then is His faithfulness now, and remembering means we live like it." — Russ the Bus 😁

Are you trying to fight today’s spiritual battles while forgetting yesterday’s miracles? In this energetic and practical message from our Summer Lean In series, Ministry Director Russ Prothero challenges us to combat "digital amnesia" and the fast-paced hustle of our culture by establishing active rhythms of remembrance.

Diving into the story of Joshua and the 12 stones of remembrance at the Jordan River, Russ unpacks the true biblical definition of memory—which is never passive, but always an active response that pulls the power of past victories directly into our present moments. Sharing powerful personal milestones, from a messy first year of marriage to a life-changing lunch at Smitty's Garage, Russ illustrates how intentional markers protect us from wandering into doubt and fear. The message culminates in a powerful parallel between Joshua (Yeshua) and Jesus, our ultimate Cornerstone, leading the church into corporate communion and a unique, hands-on prophetic illustration using physical stones to anchor God's faithfulness in our daily lives.

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📖 Scripture References:

Bible References & Study LinksJoshua 4:1-3 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JOSH.4.1-3.ESV

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/DEU.6.6-9.ESV

1 Peter 2:4-6 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.2.4-6.ESV

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00:00 - Summer Lean In: Leaning Into the Encounter

03:27 - Do You Remember? Overcoming Our Inner "Dory"

13:13 - Joshua 4: Stepping Into Rushing Waters & Building Memorials

17:16 - Active Remembrance vs. Nostalgia: Pulling Yesterday's Victories into Today

25:07 - Righteous Rhythms: Holy Habits to Combat Digital Amnesia

31:18 - Living Stones: Pizza Ranch, Smitty's Garage, and a Marriage Restored

36:08 - The Jordan Parallel: Jesus Our True Cornerstone

41:10 - Corporate Communion & Interactive Stone Remembrance

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🙌🏻 "What kept you safe as a child turns into your prison as an adult. You got tricked into thinking that this thing was actually to your benefit... but the sin of other people doesn't have power over us anymore. We get to live free." — Laura M

Are you carrying a weight that you were never designed to hold? In this powerful and deeply moving message at Collective Church, guest speaker Laura M dives into the life-changing truth about forgiveness—and debunks the major lies the enemy uses to keep us trapped in emotional prisons.

Drawing from 20 years of experience sitting with hurting people as a nurse, crisis counselor, and inner-healing practitioner, Laura unpacks the critical difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Forgiveness isn't about ignoring boundaries, forgetting the pain, or making what happened "okay". Instead, it is a deliberate decision to transfer the debt owed to you over to Jesus, breaking the invisible attachments keeping you bound to your past. Whether you are someone who easily collects offenses or someone carrying unimaginable, deep-seated trauma, this message is a direct invitation from God to lay down your defenses, step out of isolation, and finally walk in true kingdom freedom.

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📖 Scripture References

Matthew 6 : 14-15 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.14-15.ESV

2 Corinthians 2 : 10-11 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.2.10-11.ESV

1 Peter 2 : 24 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1PE.2.24.ESV

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00:00 Introduction: 20 Years of Sitting with Hurting People

07:41 What Forgiveness Is (and Isn't)

10:15 The Enemy's Scheme: How Unforgiveness Becomes a Prison

21:13 Transferring the Debt: Canceling the Umbilical Cord to Your Past

26:39 Relinquishing Offenses & Healing Deep Trauma

32:28 Altar Call: Guided Reflection & Corporate Prayer for Freedom

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"If you disconnect yourself from the body of Christ, you're disconnecting yourself from life. We were not designed to follow Jesus as just two, but as a three-corded strand that is not quickly broken. It's not just me and Him—it is me, Him, and the body of Christ." — Pastor Drew

Are you trying to walk out your faith entirely on your own? In this continuation of our Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew shares a timely message on the undeniable power and necessity of biblical community.

Summertime is often a season where schedules shift and our spiritual focus can easily drift. Pastor Drew warns against the enemy's trap of isolation and unpacks how the right community is absolutely essential for a spiritual life set on fire. Diving into social psychology statistics and biblical truth, this sermon breaks down the 4 essential types of relationships every Christian needs to thrive. Finally, honoring Father’s Day, the message concludes with a powerful challenge regarding spiritual leadership, romantic relationships, and the life-changing impact of a father's blessing.

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📖 Bible References & Study Links

Matthew 6 : 33 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.33.ESV

Psalm 16 : 11 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.16.11.ESV

Ecclesiastes 4 : 12 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ECC.4.12.ESV

Hebrews 10 : 23-25 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/HEB.10.23-25.ESV

2 Corinthians 6 : 14 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/2CO.6.14.ESV

1 Corinthians 4 : 15-17 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/1CO.4.15-17.ESV

Psalm 27 : 10 – https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PSA.27.10.ESV

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00:00 A Father's Day Challenge & Summer Lean In

04:39 The Danger of Summer Drift & The Power of Community

12:12 Hebrews 10: Why We Need Biblical Accountability

22:38 The 4 Relationships Every Christian Needs

31:32 Guarding Your Heart: Romantic Relationships & Spiritual Fathers

42:35 Altar Call: Receiving a Father’s Blessing & Closing Prayer

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🔥"The Lord fills the deepest places first. Our role is not to work ourselves up the mountain of holiness, but to fall deeper into the valley of humility. It is by the key of humility that every other virtue is unlocked." — Pastor Drew

What is the true key to winning God's favor and accessing His heart? In this message of our Summer Lean In series, Pastor Drew unpacks a heavy but deeply liberating truth: the key to God's heart is humility.

For thousands of years, people thought religious action and sacrifice were the ways to earn closeness to God. But scripture reveals that God opposes the proud and pours His grace into the lowest places. Pastor Drew challenges us to audit our motives, breaking down what true biblical humility actually looks like—and what it isn't. Watch to discover how shifting your gaze to the majesty of God naturally breaks the power of pride and draws His presence closer than ever before.

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Bible References & YouVersion Links

James 4 : 6 & 4 : 10 – God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JAS.4.6,10.ESV

Philippians 2 : 3-8 – Christ’s example of absolute humility.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PHP.2.3-8.ESV

Luke 18 : 9-14 – The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.18.9-14.ESV

Job 38 & 40 – The Lord answers Job out of the whirlwind.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/JOB.38.ESV

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00:40 Honoring the Worship Team & The Lean In Challenge

03:10 The Key to God's Heart: What Wins His Favor?

06:47 What Humility Is Not (Debunking False Humility)

15:05 Defining Humility for the Collective Church

17:45 Luke 18: The Trap of Spiritual Pride

31:20 Step 1 & 2: Praise the Lord & Repent of Sin

37:05 Step 3 & 4: Give of Yourself & Live in Complete Dependence

42:15 Altar Call: A Prayer of Surrender

44:16 Pastor Drew’s Story: 20 Minutes of True Humility & Closing

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❤️❤️ "The greatest danger in following Jesus is not abandoning Him. It's continuing to do things for Him while no longer being deeply in love with Him. Good things become bad things when they replace a relationship with God." — Pastor Morgan

Are you busy for God, but no longer deeply in love with God? Continuing our summer series, Pastor Morgan shares a critical wake-up call from Jesus' letter to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation 2.

Ephesus was a strong, hard-working, and spiritually impressive church—yet they received a sharp rebuke: they had abandoned their first love. Morgan challenges us to audit our own hearts, exposing how easily accidental drift, routine, and even the grind of serving can erode our intimacy with Christ. Watch to discover Jesus' three-step blueprint to bridge the gap and safely navigate your way back to a passionate, primary connection with Him.

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📖 Bible References & YouVersion Links

Revelation 2 : 1-7 – The letter to the Church of Ephesus regarding their first love.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/REV.2.1-7.ESV

Proverbs 3 : 9 – Honoring the Lord with your first fruits.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/PRO.3.9.ESV

Matthew 6 : 21 – Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.6.21.ESV

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00:00 - Mid-Year Check-In & The Lean In Challenge

04:02 - The Corporate Commitment Prayer

06:13 - Revelation 2: Coaching the Church of Ephesus

11:58 - The Trap of Being Professionally Christian

19:11 - Step 1: Remember (Cultivating a Mindset of Gratitude)

27:02 - Step 2: Repent (Acknowledge the Accidental Drift)

29:21 - Step 3: Return (Repositioning Your Priorities & Closing Prayer)

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