❤️❤️ "Love is a verb. Love is an action. Love looks like serving, love looks like patience, love looks like kindness... the feeling is the fruit that follows."

In this sermon, "LOVE LIES: How to RUIN your relationship before it STARTS," Pastor Drew kicks off a new series on relationships by exposing six common "love lies" that can undermine a foundation before it’s even built. By contrasting modern dating culture with biblical principles, he challenges viewers to move away from looking for "the one" and instead focus on becoming the right person through a relationship with Jesus. The message emphasizes that true fulfillment isn't found in a partner, but in Christ, and that lasting love is built on a covenant commitment rather than a temporary agreement.

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[00:00] Community Groups & Announcements

[10:32] Sermon Intro: The Need for a Fresh Start

[15:22] Series Launch: Relationships (Part 1)

[24:23] Message: Love Lies

[25:32] Lie #1: They Should Fulfill You

[29:25] Lie #2: Keep Your Faith to Yourself

[31:44] Lie #3: Love is Butterflies

[34:24] Lie #4: Establish an Agreement, Not a Commitment

[38:09] Lie #5: Looking for "The One"

[40:30] Lie #6: Try it Before You Buy It

[45:39] The Big Idea: There IS ALWAYS GRACE

[48:42] Closing Prayer & Invitation for a Fresh Start

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📖 Scripture References

Matthew 18 : 3 — https://bible.com/bible/111/MAT.18.3.NIV

Proverbs 12 : 1 — https://bible.com/bible/111/PRO.12.1.NIV

Ecclesiastes 2 : 10-11 — https://bible.com/bible/111/ECC.2.10-11.NIV

2 Corinthians 6 : 14 — https://bible.com/bible/111/2CO.6.14.NIV

2 Corinthians 7 — https://bible.com/bible/111/2CO.7.NIV

1 Corinthians 13 — https://bible.com/bible/111/1CO.13.NIV

Malachi 2 : 14 — https://bible.com/bible/111/MAL.2.14.NIV

Hebrews 13 : 4 — https://bible.com/bible/111/HEB.13.4.NIV

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🙏🏻 "Wait for God's best, because your backup plan will never satisfy you like His presence will."

In this message, Pastor Morgan explores the concept of "supernatural trust," focusing on how to rely on God when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. She acknowledges that many people suffer from "trust trauma" due to broken human relationships, which can make it difficult to believe in God's reliability. Drawing from the biblical book of Habakkuk, the sermon illustrates the transition from questioning God's silence to rejoicing in His character.

The core of the message emphasizes that trust is a "wrestle and a wait." It requires the discipline of staying present with God rather than rushing to create a self-reliant backup plan. Through personal stories of navigating a medical crisis with her newborn daughter, Pastor Morgan highlights that God’s faithfulness is not defined by the absence of trouble, but by His constant presence and strength in the midst of it. The sermon concludes with a call to lay down personal burdens and actively choose to rejoice in God, even when circumstances have not yet changed.

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📖 Scripture References

Hebrews 13 5-6

Jeremiah 17 7-8

Habakkuk 3 2

Joshua 10

Habakkuk 3 16-19

Job 13 15

Psalm 37 25

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[00:00:01] — Update on the Church Fast

[00:01:55] — Leaning Into Trust

[00:06:38] — Supernatural Trust

[00:08:17] — Bible Study: Habakkuk 3

[00:11:31] — The Wrestle and the Wait

[00:15:35] — Trusting in the Dry Seasons

[00:23:51] — Letting Go of the Ledge

[00:26:31] — Personal Testimony

[00:33:29] — The Habakkuk Exercise

[00:34:45] — Altar Call

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🔥🔥 "I cannot control what the end of 2026 is going to look like, but I can control the posture that I take in the midst of all of it."

Pastor Drew introduces the central theme for the year, "Lean In," rooted in the scripture of Proverbs 3:5-6. He explains that while the future is often unpredictable and "foggy," our spiritual clarity is directly tied to our proximity to Christ. The sermon explores three primary spiritual postures: leaning back into the past (often leading to depression), no lean (which leaves one unstable and easily influenced), and leaning forward with anxiety about the future.

Instead, Drew advocates for a posture of "leaning in"—a state of readiness and expectation. He teaches that God primarily communicates through whispers rather than dramatic "shouts," and hearing Him requires intentional proximity. To achieve this, he challenges the congregation to lean in through both habits—specifically a 14-day fast from food and entertainment—and heart, which involves vulnerability and surrendering one's personal plans to God's higher purpose.

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📖 Scripture References

Proverbs 29 18

Proverbs 3 5–6

1 Corinthians 13 12

2 Corinthians 3 18

1 Kings 19

Matthew 10 27

John 15 4–5

Romans 12 2

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[00:00] Sermon Intro: Goodbye 2025 & Vision for 2026

[01:24] The Power of Prophetic Vision (Proverbs 29 18)

[04:03] Prayer for Personal Submission & Growth

[06:23] 2026 Theme Reveal: "Lean In" (Proverbs 3 5-6)

[07:41] Message Title: "Lean In Closer"

[08:53] The Three Postures: Leaning Back, No Lean, and Leaning Forward

[13:07] The Principle of Proximity: Seeing Christ Clearly

[13:41] Navigation Through the "Fog" of Life

[17:28] Three Ways God Speaks: Shouts, Nudges, and Whispers

[25:15] Leaning In with Habits: Transformation & Renewing the Mind

[26:59] The 14-Day Fast: Food and Entertainment

[32:45] Leaning In with Heart: Vulnerability and Grace

[36:29] Closing Challenge

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🙌🏻🙌🏻 "I find some of the most powerful things that are ever said are not shouted, but are whispered."

In this special "Sabbath Sunday" service, Pastor Drew and Morgan of Collective Church reflect on the growth and impact of the church in 2025 and look ahead to the vision for 2026. They celebrate significant milestones, including 100 salvations and rededications, a 20% increase in group participation, and the church's largest-ever faith offering of $35,000. The theme for 2025 was "Hungry," which saw a 37% growth in prayer services and a record-breaking 22% conversion rate for baptisms. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

Looking forward to 2026, the pastors unveil the new theme: "Lean In." This vision emphasizes posturing one's life toward trust and intimacy with God rather than relying on self-understanding. The service concludes with a call to action for a church-wide fast starting January 4th and an invitation to return to in-person services to begin the new year together.

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📖 Scripture References:

Proverbs 3:5-6

John 15:5

James 4:8

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[00:00] Sabbath Sunday

[00:54] 2025 Mission Recap

[05:11] Reviewing the "Hungry" Theme

[11:43] Stories of Transformation

[16:35] 2026 Vision

[25:12] Prayer for the New Year

[29:51] Reflective Questions for the Year-End

[32:18] Upcoming Events

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🔆🔆"There is no pride so big that it is too big to bow down before the baby Messiah."

In this Christmas Eve service, Pastor Drew concludes the 🔆"Light of the World"🔆 series by exploring the profound implications of Jesus’ birth. He highlights the contrast between the glorious light of Christ and the humble, "messy" reality of the manger.

The message centers on the idea that encountering the light of Christ forces every person into a "choice and a chance": the choice to either humble oneself and "bow" like the wise men, or to feel threatened and oppose Him like King Herod. Pastor Drew emphasizes that accepting Jesus isn't just a tradition but a life-altering shift in perspective that brings true purpose and hope, moving us out of the darkness of self-reliance into the light of God’s grace.

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📖 Scripture references:

John 1:1-5

1 John 1:5-7

Matthew 2:1-3, 9-11

John 12:35-36, 46

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[00:00] Welcome and Christmas Traditions

[02:04] The Real Reason for the Season

[05:02] The Light of the World Series Recap

[08:14] Stained Glass Activity & Perspective

[11:47] The Visit of the Wise Men

[14:12] A Choice and A Chance

[17:37] Two Responses: The Magi vs. Herod

[21:07] Walking in the Light

[25:55] One Shot, One Opportunity

[29:15] Invitation to Prayer and Commitment

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🔆"The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine."🔆

In "DEFEAT Your Darkness," the final installment of the "Light of the World" series, Pastor Drew explains that darkness is not just an external force but something that resides within our own lives and histories.

Drawing from the prophecy in Isaiah 9, he highlights how God promised light to a land "thrust into thick darkness" as a result of their own disobedience. The sermon focuses on three specific areas where God wants to turn your darkness into light:

🔆 Your Sin: Sin creates a weight that no human effort or "good vibes" can remove; it must be laid at the feet of Jesus for redemption.

🔆 Your Story: God doesn't just cut off your past; He reshapes old traumas, mistakes, and pains into a powerful testimony.

🔆 Your Self: While the world tells you to "build yourself," true freedom is found in surrendering your self-image and identity to be redefined by your Creator.

The message concludes with a call to bring these dark areas into the light of Christ, trusting that "the darkness has not overcome it."

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📖 Scripture References

Isaiah 9:2, 6-7

Isaiah 8:22

Isaiah 9:1

Luke 1:26-38

John 1:5

Isaiah 1:18

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[00:03:09] The Prophecy of Great Light (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7)

[00:06:30] The Season of Deep Darkness (Isaiah 8:22)

[00:10:29] Herod: A False Picture of Light

[00:17:41] Area 1: Turning Your Sin into Light

[00:21:55] Area 2: Reshaping Your Story (Mary's Story)

[00:26:14] Area 3: Redefining Your Self

[00:29:42] The Light Darkness Cannot Overcome (John 1:5)

[00:34:25] Altar Call: Surrendering Darkness to Jesus

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🔆🔆"You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."

In the sermon "YOU are the LIGHT," Pastor Drew addresses the tension between Jesus declaring He is the light of the world and telling believers they are the light of the world. The resolution is that believers are lampshades containing the True Light (Jesus).

The message stresses that our light is not a performance but a natural overflow of our spiritual proximity to Christ. Our light shines through tangible good works and excellence in the ordinary (Philippians 2:14-18), rather than a religious "vibe." This light then becomes contagious (like fire), drawing attention to Christ, who is the source. The sermon concludes by challenging the church to be a "double blessing" to their community—giving an invite along with an act of generosity—to draw others closer to the True Light.

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🔆 Scripture References:

John 1:1-9

John 8:12

Matthew 5:14-16

Philippians 2:14-18

Psalm 27:1

Isaiah 60:1-3

Acts 4:13

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[00:00] Sermon Introduction: Who is the Light of the World?

[06:12] Jesus is the True Light, You are the Lampshade

[07:39] Principle: Your Light Shines Brightest Nearest Christ

[25:14] The Practical Work of Light

[30:20] The Contagious Nature of Light

[42:41] Challenge: Be a Double Blessing & Final Call

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🔆🔆 "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it."

This message, "The Light of Christ," kicks off the Advent season by celebrating two major wins—meeting the $35,000 Faith Offering goal and launching a successful drive for 300 foster children's Christmas gifts.

Pastor Drew then dives into John 1:1-5, establishing Jesus as the Logos (The Word), who was present at creation and is the source of all life and light. The sermon challenges us to reframe the worst parts of our story by recognizing that Jesus was "there the whole time," redeeming the past.

The light of Christ does three essential things:

🔆 Reveals Absolute Truth: Exposing all other worldviews as insufficient.

🔆 Exposes Sin: Bringing our shame and mess into the open for healing.

🔆 Blinds Pride: Humbling those who think they can see and figure things out on their own.

The message concludes with a powerful invitation to step into the light for forgiveness, healing, and clarity of purpose.

📖 Scripture References:

John 1:1-5

Genesis 1:1

John 8:12

Psalm 119:105

John 3:20

John 9:39

Psalm 139:23

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[00:01:02] Celebrations and Introduction: The Darkest Time of Year

[00:04:50] The Word Made Flesh: The Prologue

[00:11:19] Reframing Your Story with The Logos

[00:22:22] The Light's Three Functions

[00:32:22] Altar Call: Stepping into the Light

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🙏🏻 "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. Notice the words: in all circumstances. Give thanks in, not for."

In the sermon "How to Be Thankful IN Your Circumstances," Collective Church's Ministry Director Russ addresses the difficulty of maintaining gratitude when facing hardship. He shares a personal struggle with discouragement before setting out to answer the question: How can we be grateful when life is hard?

The sermon identifies four primary types of difficult "circumstances" or "walls" we face, each reflected in the Bible: the Valley (darkness/pain), the Fire or Pit (chaos/unexpected), the Prison (rejection/isolation), and the Wilderness (doubt/waiting).

The solution is not to be thankful for the suffering, but to be thankful in the suffering by seeing through the wall to God's unchanging character. This is done by reciting truths over the situation: He will never leave you, He sees you, He is with you, and He is your strength. By surrendering the blame and focusing on God's kindness, goodness, and mercy, we gain the peace promised by Jesus, who has already overcome the world.

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[00:00:00] Faith Offering Update and The Matthew 25 Challenge

[00:06:29] Sermon Introduction: How to Be Thankful IN Circumstance

[00:13:58] 1 Thessalonians 5: Being Thankful IN, not FOR

[00:15:16] The Circumstances: Valley, Fire, Prison, Wilderness

[00:23:00] Seeing Through the Wall: The Unchanging Truths

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🙌🏻🙌🏻 "All things have been created through him and for him... He might come to have first place in everything."

This message, "IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM," is the powerful conclusion to the "More Than Me" series, establishing that the ultimate motivation for every act of self-denial and generosity is the glory of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Drew uses the context of Faith Offering Sunday to challenge the deeply rooted pride that asks, "Why can't it be about me?" He explains that every blessing, provision, and strength comes from Him and through Him, meaning the only righteous response is to live a life to Him.

The sermon drives home that when every motive—from brushing your teeth to giving money—is solely focused on Christ's preeminence, we find freedom from sin, purpose, and clarity. The message concludes with the exciting announcement of the Faith Offering total, providing tangible proof that when a church acts for God's glory, He moves supernaturally.

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[00:00:00] Project Rescue & Faith Offering Context

[00:12:39] Generosity as Worship & The Heart Check

[00:25:07] Recap: IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM (Christ's Preeminence)

[00:45:09] The Call to Decrease and Live for His Glory

[00:55:59] Faith Offering Total Announced

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