Believe it or not, SOME Christians and church-going Americans are (practically speaking) no different than atheists, secular humanists or deists. And rather than blame them, it's probably a better idea to figure out why it's so easy and tempting to trust in techniques and principles rather than trusting in God, Himself. In this message, Max Vanderpool unpacks another God-filter that can cause you to miss out on some powerful things.

Just like some people have a political filter, it's possible to have a God filter - a way for seeing God that flavors everything you say and do. Unfortunately, not all God filters are accurate. Not all God filters help you see God for who He is and how the world really works. The first God filter in our series (Life Under God) claims that if you live according to God's rules, God will bless you and answer your prayers. But is that REALLY how life works?

Just like some people have a political filter, it's possible to have a God filter - a way for seeing God that flavors everything you say and do. Unfortunately, not all God filters are accurate. Not all God filters help you see God for who He is and how the world really works. The first God filter in our series (Life Under God) claims that if you live according to God's rules, God will bless you and answer your prayers. But is that REALLY how life works?

If you grew up in church, there's a good chance you prayed for God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. There's also a good chance you thought that had to do with something down the road, in heaven or after you die. Charlotte Lacy shares how her understanding of God's Kingdom has changed and how you and I can partner with God's Spirit in advancing His Kingdom right here and right now.

If you grew up in church, there's a good chance you prayed for God's Kingdom to come on earth as it is in heaven. There's also a good chance you thought that had to do with something down the road, in heaven or after you die. Charlotte Lacy shares how her understanding of God's Kingdom has changed and how you and I can partner with God's Spirit in advancing His Kingdom right here and right now.

When it comes to school, not everything is equally important. When it comes to successful surgeries, not everything is equally important. When it comes to whitewater rafting, not everything is equally important. Why is it that we can accept this truth in so many areas of our life, and yet forget it when it comes to the list of things we need to do? In this message, Max Vanderpool poses a question to help you focus on what matters most.

When it comes to school, not everything is equally important. When it comes to successful surgeries, not everything is equally important. When it comes to whitewater rafting, not everything is equally important. Why is it that we can accept this truth in so many areas of our life, and yet forget it when it comes to the list of things we need to do? In this message, Max Vanderpool poses a question to help you focus on what matters most.

It's quite a common experience. You hit 30 or 35 years of age and think to yourself: How did I end up HERE? Why am I working at THIS job? Living in THIS town? That's NOT what I had hoped/planned/dreamed when I was younger. In this message, Max Vanderpool makes a case for why some people end up places they didn't intend - because that's where the river took them.

It's quite a common experience. You hit 30 or 35 years of age and think to yourself: How did I end up HERE? Why am I working at THIS job? Living in THIS town? That's NOT what I had hoped/planned/dreamed when I was younger. In this message, Max Vanderpool makes a case for why some people end up places they didn't intend - because that's where the river took them.

Ever been on the receiving end of condemnation or of someone who thinks they are better than you? We all have - and it feels terrible. You'd think that, because of all that negative experience, we would turn around and be humble and esteem others. Yeah, not so much. As it turns out, it's all too easy to condemn other people - because it helps you feel better about yourself. In this message, Max Vanderpool teaches on the second most quoted verse in the Bible.