Jesus encounters us amid our worst failures. Peter knew that he failed Jesus and went back to his former life as a fisherman. Then Jesus restored his calling and purpose. For those who have failed, an encounter with Jesus means forgiveness and a fresh start. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on John 21:1-19

Discussion Guide: Week 3 - From Doubt to Faith

Jesus encounters us amid our worst fears. Scared and shocked, the disciples were hiding out in the Upper Room when the risen Jesus appeared. Filling them with the Spirit, Jesus sent them out on a mission to boldly proclaim the message of salvation. For those living in fear, an encounter with Jesus brings courage to rise and face the day. This message by Pastor of Student Ministry Bud Fickley is based on John 20:19-23

Discussion Guide: Week 2 - From Fear to Courage

Jesus encounters us amid the worst of our disappointments. That’s what two disciples discovered as they were leaving Jerusalem. For those of us who are disappointed with the way our lives have unfolded, an encounter with Jesus brings hope. This message by Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson is based on Luke 24:13-35

Discussion Guide: Week 1 - From Disappointment to Hope

Message Discussion Guide, Week 5: The Road Less Traveled

Jesus’ words are reliable and true. The wise person is the one listens and puts them into practice. In this message based on Matthew 5:17-20, 48, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson discusses some of Jesus’ more difficult teachings and talks about what it means to live boldly and sacrificially for Christ.

Message Discussion Guide, Week 3: Hard Teachings

Be honest, do you like to stand out in a crowd, or do you prefer to blend in? Jesus makes it clear that following him means being different, showing the world that there is a different way to live. In this message based on Matthew 5:13-16, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson unpacks Jesus’ images of salt and light and discusses what it looks like for us to live differently because of our relationship with Christ.

Message Discussion Guide, Week 2: Visibly Different

We often associate happiness with wealth, health, and worldly success, but Jesus turns the value systems of the world upside down. In this message based on Matthew 5:1-12, Senior Pastor Tom Parkinson challenges us to re-evaluate how we measure happiness in our lives and understand what it means to be blessed.

Message Discussion Guide, Week 1: The Pursuit of Happiness