When we catch back up with Peter in the book of Acts, he seems to have it all together - a powerful position of influence, a dynamic and respected speaker, with the wisdom of someone who spent time with Jesus. More than most of us can live up to. But how did he become that person? How did he move from rebel to rock? When you really understand Peter’s journey, you’ll realize that there’s hope for you to be a person of influence too.

What happens when you’ve really blown it? Like, really blown it? This week, we look at Peter’s denial of Jesus, and the powerful moment of restoration that proves failure is never the end of your story.

What if the way you see yourself isn’t the truth? This week, we look at Peter’s story and discover a powerful truth: Jesus sees you as He intends you to be—and that changes how we live, love, and follow Him.

Jesus’ goal for Peter was transformation…moving him from rebel to a rock that Jesus could rely on. Where is the place that transformation happens? When we have risky faith.

Peter was a rebel…a rough, tough fisherman who did his own thing his own way. But one day, he met Jesus. And Jesus ended up calling Peter his rock. How did that all happen? How did this transformation take place? Can the same thing take place in our own lives?

At first glance, it might be easy to assume that Christianity is just one more belief system, one more religion, among many. After all, it’s just one more way that humans are trying to explain God, right? When you dig deeper, that assumption disappears. There is something that makes this faith absolutely unique - a big idea called grace.

Relationships often fall into a “void” between expectation and reality, creating tension, hurt, and disconnection. Through Romans 12, we’re challenged to build bridges instead of walls by choosing humility, genuine love, prayer, and self-control. When we do, God can use even the messiest relationships to bring healing and draw people closer to Him.

Life is complex in so many ways. Sometimes relationships, technology, career, and family only serve to make things even more complicated. Can faith really make a difference in your complex, anxious, over-scheduled life? You may be surprised at what Jesus has to say about this very issue.

It’s one of life’s greatest questions…where is God when bad things happen? Every day the news seems to get worse. Why does it happen? And where is God in all of it? It turns out that the Bible has a lot to say to answer these questions.

Where are we heading this year, and how can we all get there together? Let’s hit pause and refocus on the heartbeat of the church together.