Cypress Church Weekly Teaching

This week, we dive deeper into our Kingdom Economics series — learning that the key to peace and purpose in our finances isn’t about how much we have, but who it belongs to. 💰🙌 When it comes to managing your money and your life, one question changes everything: “Whose is it?”Your answer to that question impacts your feelings, your faith, and your future more than anything else. Through the Parable of the Three Servants (Matthew 25:14–30), we’re reminded that God entrusts us with His resources — not to hide or fearfully protect them, but to steward and multiply them for His Kingdom.📖 Key Scriptures:Matthew 25:14–30 (NLT) – The Parable of the Three ServantsPsalm 24:1 (NLT) – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”Acts 2:47 (NIV) – “And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”2 Peter 3:18 (NIV) – “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”💡 Main Takeaways:1️⃣ We Receive – Everything we have is entrusted to us by God.2️⃣ We Grow and Produce – God calls us to steward and multiply what we’ve been given.3️⃣ We Return – We give back and set in motion what builds His Kingdom, not our own.When we live with a mindset of ownership belonging to God, we shift from anxiety to purpose — from chasing wealth to building eternal impact. 🌍✨Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after Him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveWatch Online: https://cypress.online.church/

We’re kicking off a brand-new series, Kingdom Economics — where we take a fresh look at what God’s Word teaches about money, purpose, and peace. 💰🙌 In this week’s message, Pastor shares how we often chase after things that never truly satisfy and how contentment, not comparison, is the key to true fulfillment. God calls us to steward our resources wisely, trust Him deeply, and live generously — because our joy isn’t found in what we have, but in Who we have.📖 Key Scriptures:Ecclesiastes 4:4–6 (NIV)Luke 12:15 (NIV)1 Timothy 6:6–8, 17–19 (NLT)💡 Main Takeaways:1️⃣ More won’t make you happier.2️⃣ You have enough — contentment is greater than comparison.3️⃣ Hope isn’t a strategy — wise stewardship is.4️⃣ Good decisions compound over time.When we live with open hands and hearts focused on God’s Kingdom, we move from chasing wind to building something eternal. 🌿📱 Check out the app for resources to help you set financial goals, develop a plan, and take your next step toward peace and purpose.Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after Him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveWatch Online: https://cypress.online.church/

As we close out our Turning the Tide series, we’re addressing one of the biggest lies that fuels worry and anxiety: “I am the only one left.” When life feels heavy and isolating, God’s Word reminds us—we are never truly alone. This week, we discover how to reconnect to People, Purpose, and Presence to experience lasting peace.📖 Key Scriptures:1 Kings 19:9–10 (NLT) — Elijah believed he was alone, but God reminded him he wasn’t.Colossians 2:2 (NLT) — Be knit together by strong ties of love.Psalm 68:6 (NLT) — God places the lonely in families.Matthew 6:25–27 (NLT) — Don’t worry about your life—God values and provides for you.Jeremiah 42:1–4 (NLT) — Seek God’s direction and trust His voice.2 Corinthians 5:18–20 (NLT) — We are Christ’s ambassadors, bringing reconciliation to the world.Psalm 139:7–10 (NLT) — You can never escape His presence.Hebrews 13:5–6 (NLT) — God will never fail or abandon you.Psalm 23:6 (ESV) — His goodness and mercy will follow you all your days.💡 Key Themes:Reconnect to People: God designed us for community, not isolation. Find others who share your values, goals, and faith—because healing and strength are found in connection.Reconnect to Purpose: Don’t let worry rob you of why you’re here. You were created for impact—called to seek God’s Kingdom, serve others, and live for something bigger than yourself.Reconnect to Presence: God is always with you—guiding, strengthening, and comforting you through every season. His presence is the antidote to loneliness and fear.❤️ Main Truth: There is nothing in the Word of God that validates the thought that you are alone. He surrounds you with His people, fills you with His purpose, and promises His presence forever.🕊️ Final Reflection: At the end of the day, we all face a choice:Hold onto control and be filled with worry.Trust God to control and be filled with peace.Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectform Online Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/give For other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/

In Week 3 of Turning the Tide, we’re exploring the intersection of our faith, our feelings, and our thinking—and how to stand firm when life’s storms hit. Jesus reminds us that the strength of our foundation determines whether we stand or fall. When your faith is built on the solid rock of His truth, no storm can shake you.📖 Key Scriptures:Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT) — Build your life on the rock of Jesus’ teaching.Psalm 107:1–2 (NIV) — Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 (NLT) — Encourage one another with hope in Christ.Deuteronomy 31:1–6 (NLT) — Be strong and courageous; the Lord goes before you.Matthew 8:26–27 (NLT) — Even the winds and waves obey Him.1 Corinthians 10:12–13 (NLT) — God is faithful; He always provides a way out.Psalm 46:1–3 (NIV) — God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.💡 Key Themes:Faith is your foundation. When the storms rise, your stability depends on what you’ve built your life upon.God is good. No matter the circumstance, His love endures forever.Perspective matters. It’s not just what happens—it’s how you think about what happens that shapes your faith.God is present. You’re never facing life alone; He goes before you and will never abandon you.God is able. The same power that calmed the sea still speaks peace over your storm today.God provides a way. Every trial comes with an opportunity for endurance and growth.❤️ Encouragement:Faith doesn’t eliminate life’s storms—it anchors you through them. When your heart wavers, remind yourself: God is good, He is with you, He is able, and He will make a way. Build your life on that truth, and you’ll stand strong no matter what comes your way.Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveFor other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/

In this week’s message of Turning the Tide, we’re learning how to move from a life dominated by worry and anxiety to one filled with peace, joy, and purpose. Scripture reveals that the antidote to anxiety is often unexpected — it’s found in shifting from selfishness to servanthood, from darkness to light, and from striving to surrender.

📖 Key Scriptures:Ephesians 2:1–10 (NLT) — Once dead in sin, now made alive in Christ by His grace.Romans 12:2 (NLT) — Let God transform you by changing the way you think.Psalm 30:11 (NLT) — You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.Philippians 2:14–16 (NLT) — Live clean and shine like bright lights in a dark world.

💡 Key Concepts:Enemy vs. Jesus: Death → Life | Darkness → Light | Worry → Joy | Selfish → ServantGod doesn’t just save you — He saves, restores, and redeems you.The path to freedom isn’t found in resistance alone, but in replacement — replacing lies with truth, and anxiety with action rooted in God’s purpose.You were created not just to survive, but to be a living example of God’s grace and to fulfill your divine purpose.

🔥 Two Powerful Truths:Be an Example. Let your life reflect God’s grace and kindness to a world that needs His light.Fulfill Your Purpose. You are God’s masterpiece, created to do the good works He planned long ago.

⚠️ Two Cautions:Don’t let serving become a way to avoid your own healing.Don’t stay stuck in past pain when God is calling you into your purpose.

❤️ Encouragement:When we allow God to transform our hearts and renew our minds, He replaces our fear with joy and our anxiety with peace. You are saved, restored, and redeemed — not just for yourself, but to be a light that leads others to Him.

Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveFor other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/

Is there something about the way we do life today that contributes to our burdens, worries, and stress? In a world where we’re constantly “on” and overwhelmed with information, anxiety has become a defining challenge of our generation. But God offers us a different way to live — a way to turn the tide and reclaim peace through His truth and presence.📖 Key Scriptures:2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV) — Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.Psalm 56:1–4 (NLT) — When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.Luke 5:15–16 (NLT) — Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.Romans 8:38–39 (NLT) — Nothing can separate us from the love of God.Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT) — Don’t worry about anything; pray about everything.💡 Key Takeaways:The process of worry: Life Happens → Thoughts → Lies (Enemy) → Stress/Fear/Anxiety → Life Happens again.If you do what most people do, you’ll get what most people get. A different result starts with a different approach.The question isn’t “Will you worry?” — it’s “What will you do with your worry?”🧭 Four Keys to Fight the Battle of Worry in 2025:Decide ahead of time to go to God. Like Jesus, retreat to prayer often.Remember who you are. Your identity in Christ is stronger than your fears.Schedule faith-building exercises into your day. Strengthen your spirit intentionally.Crowd out worry with gratitude. Praise and thankfulness displace anxiety.❤️ Encouragement:Peace isn’t found in control — it’s found in surrender. When we place our thoughts, identity, and gratitude in God’s hands, we turn the tide against worry and experience His unshakable peace.Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveFor other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/

We’re wrapping up our Relationship series by looking at the power of Godly friendships. From David and Jonathan’s covenant bond to Christ’s call for unity, we see that deep, core friendships are part of God’s design to help us know Him, find freedom, and make a difference in the world. True friendship is marked by sacrifice, truth, and a commitment to each other’s growth in Christ.📖 Key Scriptures:1 Samuel 17–18 – David and Jonathan’s covenant friendship1 Samuel 19–20 – Jonathan defends and protects David2 Samuel 9:1–11 – David honors Jonathan by showing kindness to MephiboshethEphesians 4:14–16 – Speaking the truth in love and growing togetherHebrews 12:5–6 – God disciplines those He loves1 Corinthians 15:33 – Bad company corrupts good characterRomans 12:18 – Live at peace with everyoneProverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpens iron💡 Key Takeaways:Friendships move through stages: stranger → acquaintance → casual → close → deep → core.Godly friendships require sacrifice and prioritize truth and well-being.Core friendships sharpen us, encourage us, and help us grow in Christ.To cultivate Godly friendships, we must:Have our values grounded in Christ.Put ourselves in the right environments.Invite iron-sharpening relationships into our lives.Godly friendship is not optional—it’s part of God’s plan for the world.❤️ Encouragement:Deep, Christ-centered friendships don’t just happen; they’re built. When we pursue God and pursue others with intentionality, we create bonds that bring life, accountability, and freedom.Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveFor other ways to experience today’s service online, you can visit https://cypress.online.church/

Marriage is one of God’s greatest gifts, designed as a covenant relationship that reflects His love for us. This week, we explore how God’s design for marriage goes beyond feelings—it’s about covenant, commitment, and Christ at the center. Whether you are married, preparing for marriage, or praying for restoration, this message will help you build a marriage that thrives in God’s plan.

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Genesis 2:24 – God’s original design for marriage

• Genesis 15:17–18 – God’s covenant promise with Abraham

• Malachi 2:13–14 – The seriousness of the marriage covenant

• Luke 22:20 – The new covenant through Christ

• Ephesians 5:25–30 – Husbands called to love as Christ loves the church

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Marriage is built on God’s covenant design, not just personal feelings.

• Conflict is unavoidable, but handled in a godly way, it strengthens relationships.

• A thriving marriage requires:

  1. The right heart and mindset

  2. A commitment to invest daily

  3. Skills to handle challenges and grow together

• A man’s greatest need is honor.

• A woman’s greatest need is security.

• Healing and freedom in marriage come from pursuing God and one another daily.

❤️ Encouragement:
If we practice the “one another” commands of Scripture—encourage, honor, serve, forgive, and love—our marriages can reflect Christ’s love in a powerful wa

What does the Bible really say about singleness? In Week 1 of our Relationships teaching series, we discover how Scripture honors singleness, why it can be a season of freedom, and how your true worth is not found in relationship status but in your identity in Christ.Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 7 that singleness is a gift and can be lived wholeheartedly for God. Singleness may be for a season or a calling, but either way, it provides space to grow in intimacy with Christ and live with fewer distractions.We also explore Dr. John Van Epp’s Relational Attachment Model (Know → Trust → Rely → Commit → Touch) and how it helps us build healthy connections. Whether single, dating, or married, God’s desire is that our relationships reflect His love, humility, and purpose (Philippians 2:1–5).🔑 Key Takeaways from this message:Singleness is honored in Scripture.Singleness provides freedom to pursue God fully.Singleness is either for a season or a calling.Intimacy has levels beyond the physical.Your worth is found in your identity in Christ.If you’re walking through a season of singleness, this message will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that God’s plan is always good.📖 Scripture References:1 Corinthians 7:1–8, 32–35Philippians 2:1–51 John 1:9🙌 Stay connected:Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectformOnline Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/giveWatch Live Online: https://cypress.online.church/Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!

What does the Bible really say about singleness? In Week 1 of our Relationships teaching series, we discover how Scripture honors singleness, why it can be a season of freedom, and how your true worth is not found in relationship status but in your identity in Christ.

Paul reminds us in 1 Corinthians 7 that singleness is a gift and can be lived wholeheartedly for God. Singleness may be for a season or a calling, but either way, it provides space to grow in intimacy with Christ and live with fewer distractions.

We also explore Dr. John Van Epp’s Relational Attachment Model (Know → Trust → Rely → Commit → Touch) and how it helps us build healthy connections. Whether single, dating, or married, God’s desire is that our relationships reflect His love, humility, and purpose (Philippians 2:1–5).

🔑 Key Takeaways from this message:

1. Singleness is honored in Scripture.

2. Singleness provides freedom to pursue God fully.

3. Singleness is either for a season or a calling.

4. Intimacy has levels beyond the physical.

5. Your worth is found in your identity in Christ.

If you’re walking through a season of singleness, this message will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that God’s plan is always good.

📖 Scripture References:

• 1 Corinthians 7:1–8, 32–35

• Philippians 2:1–5

• 1 John 1:9

🙌 Stay connected:
Connect With Us: https://rock.cypresschurch.tv/connectform
Online Giving: https://cypresschurch.tv/give
Watch Live Online: https://cypress.online.church/

Cypress Church, located in Columbus, Ohio, is a vibrant, welcoming church dedicated to helping lead people to Christ and provide steps to follow after him. With a mission to transform lives through worship, community, and service, Cypress Church offers a range of ministries for all ages, including children’s programs, youth groups, adult small groups, and outreach initiatives. Known for its engaging worship services, practical biblical teaching, and focus on authentic community, Cypress Church is a place where people can grow in their faith and experience God’s love in a real way. Cypress Church also offers multiple campuses and online services, making it accessible to families and individuals across Columbus and the surrounding areas. Whether you're new to faith or seeking a deeper spiritual connection, Cypress Church is committed to supporting your journey. We truly want everyone to know and experience God, find friends and freedom, and make a difference with their lives! Join us live online and let’s worship together!