You’ve been told to be confident, assertive, and in control—maybe even that it’s the only way to get ahead. But what if the very thing driving your success is quietly sabotaging your relationships, your peace, and your ability to be fully known?

Pride is easy to spot in others but nearly invisible in ourselves, and while it promises strength, it often leaves us isolated, guarded, and exhausted from holding it all together.

In Part 1 of our series Seven Deadly Sins, we’re looking at the one force that often lives at the root of everything that goes wrong: Pride. Jesus offers a better way—one that begins not with proving yourself, but with letting go.

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49453817

You’ve probably been told at some point that life is one big competition. The better you look, the faster you climb, the more you achieve, the more valuable you are. But what if chasing the win is actually costing you more than you realize?

In a world that tells us to succeed at all costs, many of us are quietly wondering: Was the win even worth it?

In Part 4 of The Unwanted Awards, Jordan Brokaw unpacks the lie behind the relentless pursuit of winning—and offers a better way

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49450621

You say yes because it feels easier than conflict. You take the extra shift, carry the emotional load, agree to things you never wanted to do—all because saying no feels selfish or scary. But over time, that habit starts to chip away at your peace. You’re burned out, stretched thin, and wondering if anyone even notices how much you’re carrying.

In Part 3 of The Unwanted Awards, we’re handing out The Never Said No Award. We’ll explore why boundaries matter, how fear keeps us stuck, and what it means to say no with grace and conviction.

This isn’t about becoming hard or selfish. It’s about reclaiming your yes by learning the power of a well-placed no.

You’ve tried to get everything just right. Perfect plans. Perfect words. Perfect image. But no matter how hard you work, it still doesn’t feel like enough. Perfectionism promises love and safety, but delivers pressure and exhaustion. If you’ve ever felt like you have to earn your worth, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep living this way.

In Part 2 of The Unwanted Awards, we’re naming the weight we’ve all carried: The Most Perfect Award.

Jesus doesn’t ask you to be flawless—He invites you to rest in grace. If you’re tired of striving and ready to be seen, loved, and free, this message for you.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/YnubSRO1T3M

YOUVERSION NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49442328

You’ve been holding it together for everyone—at work, at home, in your relationships. You smile. You show up. You push through. But beneath the surface, you're tired. The kind of tired that comes from pretending you're fine when you're not, and carrying burdens you were never meant to carry alone.

We’re starting our series The Unwanted Awards with a trophy too many of us have earned: The “I Never Asked for Help” Award. If you’re exhausted from pretending you’re okay, Forrest Jenan talks about how Jesus meets us—not at the end of our performance, but at the start of our honesty.

The real strength you’re looking for doesn’t come from pushing through—it comes from finally letting go.

If you’ve ever felt like church was a place you had to clean up for—where only the already-convinced, already-behaving, already-belonging were welcome—you’re not alone. Many people walk away from faith not because they don’t believe in Jesus, but because they’ve experienced churches that made grace feel gated.

At Neighborhood, we think church was never meant to be that way. Faith should be less about proving yourself and more about being invited into something bigger.

In this message, we’re stepping into a story that will stretch us—and might just restore your hope in what church can be. We’re launching something new, not because we’re trying to grow a brand, but because we believe every community deserves a church that leads with grace, lives with purpose, and loves like Jesus.

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YOUVERSION NOTES: https://bible.com/events/49436095

Parenting is hard enough without the silent pressure to be perfect. Whether you're a mom, a dad, a grandparent, or someone simply doing their best to love the kids in your life, the world offers no shortage of reminders that you're not measuring up.

But what if perfect parenting isn’t the goal? What if what your kids need most isn’t someone who never fails—but someone who never gives up?

In Part 3 of Parenting Fails, Forrest Jenan talks about the power of presence over perfection. Because when we show up—imperfect, exhausted, human—we reflect the heart of a God who never stops showing up for us.

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49432902

Parenting today feels like a constant tug-of-war between protecting our kids and preparing them for real life. In a world of fear, screens, and pressure, it’s easy to drift into isolation—without even realizing it. But what if the thing we think is keeping our kids safe is actually holding them back?

This week at Neighborhood, we’re exploring how to raise resilient kids by choosing community over isolation. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about being intentional. Because our kids need connection, challenge, and people who show them what courage looks like.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/Jc6bOdBuzHM

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49429516

You love your kids. You want to get this parenting thing right. But what happens when your love turns into pressure—on them, or on you?

Most of us are doing the best we can with what we’ve got, but somewhere along the way, we can start tying our own worth to how well our kids behave, succeed, or turn out. Whether you’re a new parent, stepparent, grandparent—or just someone trying to break the cycle from the family you grew up in—it’s easy to fall into patterns we don’t even realize are shaping the people we love the most.

This week at Neighborhood, we’re kicking off a new series called Parenting Fails—and it’s not about shaming anyone or pretending there’s a perfect family model. It’s about getting honest, growing in self-awareness, and discovering the freedom that comes from rooting our identity in something deeper than performance—ours or our kids’.

You don’t have to be a parent to find something meaningful here. Because when we let go of the pressure to be perfect and embrace the grace to grow, our families—and our faith—can begin to heal.

At some point—at a funeral, in a hospital room, or lying awake at night—we all ask the same question: What happens after I die? Culture offers guesses. History offers philosophies. But deep down, most of us are hoping for something real—something more than a comforting theory.

Easter tells us there is. Not through wishful thinking, but through a historical moment where Jesus didn’t just talk about life after death—He walked out of the grave and proved it.

His resurrection wasn’t symbolic; it was a promise. A guarantee. If you’ve ever wondered what comes next, this Easter might just change everything.