Jesus’ leadership was marked by both grace and truth—never one at the expense of the other. Truth sets boundaries, confronts sin, and reveals God’s standards. Grace offers forgiveness, kindness, and help for people to flourish. When we look at Jesus’ interactions—the woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery—we see Him refusing to excuse sin while still welcoming sinners. Too often, we lean toward one side: emphasizing grace in a way that tolerates sin, or emphasizing truth in a way that crushes people under legalism. But Jesus shows us a better way. Compassion, not mere empathy, allows us to feel for others while staying anchored in God’s truth, offering comfort and correction. As His people, we’re called to represent Him by walking in this same framework of grace and truth—speaking truth in love, extending compassion, and standing firm in a culture that often demands one without the other.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!

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The way of Jesus is the way of humility—and yet pride lurks in every one of our hearts. Pride keeps us comparing, striving, and resisting God, while humility positions us to receive His grace. True Christian leadership is not marked by pride or self-importance but by a posture of humility, following the example of Jesus who became a servant. Scripture is clear: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). True humility is not misery, weakness, or hiding who you are—it’s seeing everything as a gift, boasting only in Christ, and living to serve others. Pride deceives us, but humility frees us to walk in the strength and joy of becoming more like Jesus.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!

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For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

What kind of impact is your life leaving on others? Every disciple of Jesus is called to grow in leadership—not just those with formal titles, but anyone who takes responsibility for the good of others. Leadership in God’s kingdom is never about power or self-promotion; it’s about serving. If a leader brings about change, then more leaders can bring about more change. Jesus redefined leadership when He said, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” To lead like Jesus is to see the needs around us and lay aside our preferences so that others can flourish in Him. If we’re going to turn the Bay Area of Houston upside down, then we as a people need to be ready to be sent into the places God calls us. Whether in parenting, in the workplace, or in everyday relationships, leadership is part of our calling. The real question is—are we leading for ourselves, or for the sake of others, like Jesus did? And are we willing to put our “yes” on the table when He calls?

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

Life presents us with many paths, but not all of them lead to life. David shows us in Psalm 16 that confidence, joy, and lasting satisfaction are only found in God. We often run after “functional gods” like career, romance, money, or approval, but they multiply sorrow instead of bringing peace. The narrow path of following Jesus may not always feel comfortable, but it leads to true joy and pleasures that never end. David reminds us that in God’s presence there is fullness of joy, and that apart from Him we have no good thing. He speaks truth to his soul, declaring the Lord as his refuge, portion, and treasure. As we fast, we echo David’s cry: nothing I desire besides You, Lord. Fasting becomes a way to tune our hearts back to Him, a holy homesickness for the One in whose presence we find life forevermore.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

Whose authority are you living under? When confronted with a politically charged trap, Jesus shows Himself to be the wisest person on earth. The Pharisees and Herodians, enemies who unite only because they hate Him more, try to corner Him with a question about taxes. But Jesus doesn’t take the bait. Instead, He exposes the deeper issue—our rebellion against God. “Why put Me to the test?” He asks, cutting straight to the heart. His answer, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s,” challenges our view of ownership and authority. Taxes may belong to Caesar, but our very lives belong to God. To render to Him is not to pay from what we think is ours, but to surrender what has always been His. This call feels costly, but it comes from the One who gave up His own riches, stepped down into poverty, and bore the cost of our rebellion so we could be made rich in Him. The real question is not whose authority Jesus affirms—but whether we have surrendered ourselves fully to God.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!

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How does Jesus heal us from rejection? By taking it onto Himself so it can no longer define us. From His hometown to His closest followers, Jesus knew what it was to be rejected. In the moment with Jairus and the bleeding woman, He steps toward the outcast, takes her uncleanness onto Himself, and gives her His wholeness. It’s a preview of the cross—where He bore the ultimate rejection from God so that we could be fully accepted by God. He was cast out so we could be brought in. He was denied so we could be called “daughter” and “son.” Through His death and resurrection, He gives us a new identity that can’t be lost, even when human rejection comes again. Because of Jesus, we don’t have to live under the weight of being left out or looked down on—we can reject rejection, resting secure in the unshakable acceptance of our Father.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10:30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

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When Jesus comes with authority, does your heart welcome Him or push back? Jesus tells a parable about a vineyard, unfaithful tenants, and a rejected son—a clear rebuke of the religious leaders who continually resisted God’s messengers. Drawing from Isaiah’s vineyard prophecy, Jesus reveals God’s long-suffering patience toward His people despite their repeated rejection. But when the Son arrives, they don’t just ignore Him—they scheme to remove Him and take control. This isn’t just about ancient Israel; it’s a window into every human heart that resists God’s authority. We want to be in charge. But to come to Jesus is to surrender—to receive Him not only as Savior, but as King. God holds leaders accountable, yes—but He also calls each of us to live with humility, faithfulness, and a willingness to let go of control. The rejected Son has become the Cornerstone—and He alone is worthy to lead our lives.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

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Jesus is King—and He’s not just building a new way forward, He’s dismantling what’s broken. As He passes the fig tree and speaks of moving mountains, He’s not offering a blank check for our desires; He’s declaring judgment on a religious system that had lost its way. This passage has often been misunderstood, fueling teachings that twist faith into a formula for getting what we want. But Jesus wasn’t pointing to name-it-and-claim-it faith—He was revealing the kind of faith that trusts God’s will, stands on His Word, and rests in His grace. He’s calling His followers into a new kind of prayer life: rooted in humility, sustained by grace, and marked by forgiveness. True faith doesn’t manipulate God—it submits to Him. As we align our hearts with His, we become people who pray boldly, trust deeply, and interpret Scripture with care, anchoring ourselves in His character and His kingdom.

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

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Sometimes the Jesus we want isn’t the Jesus we get. As Jesus begins His journey to the cross, He reveals His true identity—and it demands a response. The crowds shout “Hosanna,” hoping for the kind of king they expected. But Jesus came not just to save, but to rule. His Lordship means dethroning ourselves and surrendering fully to Him. From the fig tree that appeared alive but bore no fruit, to the temple He cleared with righteous authority, Jesus exposes spiritual hypocrisy and calls us to full submission. He is King, Judge, and Lord of all—and when we welcome Him in, He comes with authority, ready to purify our hearts and realign our lives with His mission and His ways. That purification may bring disruption, but it’s a holy disruption—a reordering of our lives under His rule. It challenges us to ask: does Jesus have access to every area of our lives—our time, our resources, our giftings—or are we still holding the reins?

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

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When was the last time you cried out to Jesus with everything you had? Bartimaeus was a blind beggar—overlooked, desperate, and clinging to hope. Day after day, he sat by the road, listening to stories about a man named Jesus—stories of healing, of power, of mercy. And then one day, Jesus passed by. In that moment, Bartimaeus didn’t hold back. He cried out with everything he had: “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! Even when others tried to silence him, he refused to stay quiet. And Jesus stopped. He saw him, called him close, and healed him. But the story didn’t end there—Bartimaeus didn’t just receive his sight. He chose to follow Jesus from that day forward. Why do we seek God’s power in our lives? Is it just to feel better, fix a problem, or move on? Or is it so we can truly follow Him? Jesus is still opening blind eyes—helping us see Him as the treasure we’ve been longing for all along. 

You can join our OneLife Sunday morning gatherings via livestream at 8:45am and 10;30am CST every Sunday morning. Or if you’re local to the Bay Area of Houston, we’d love to have you join us in person Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 8:45am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm!

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At OneLife, we want to be and make disciples of Jesus who love God, one another, and our world. We are God’s people making much of Jesus in everyday life for the good of the neighborhoods in the Bay Area of Houston and beyond.

For more information about us and our gatherings, visit https://www.onelifehouston.com

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