Pathways Church | Messages

Our culture has more information, technology, comfort, and choices than ever, yet people still wrestle with anxiety, loneliness, despair, and a lack of meaning. We keep looking everywhere for answers—on social media, in politics, to celebrities, to AI, and in self-help—but God has already spoken.

As a new school year begins, we pause to hear words of encouragement from some of our kids and youth team and to share in a time of communion.

Information is coming at us so quickly and from so many directions that before we continually consume what's new, we must slow down and make sure we are truly processing what we have learned and allowing it to impact our lives. This week, several of our staff members sit down to discuss what they personally gained from "Experience Summer" and the book of James.

One of the many hidden gems of the Smoky Mountains is Iron Mountain Sporting Clays. But if you're into shooting, this is a must-visit destination. But it goes beyond just a day of shooting; this experience can quickly teach you some important life lessons and have a profound impact on how we live our spiritual lives.

Perhaps one of the best ways to experience the Smoky Mountains is to venture into the National Park and go trout fishing. It is a great opportunity not only to be out in nature but also to learn many lessons that we can apply to our spiritual lives by learning to fish.

This week, our Summer adventures take us on a really fun and unique experience. But like life, we quickly found ourselves moving downhill at a rapid pace, and without correction, we were heading for disaster.

This week, as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday, we celebrate our freedom as Americans, but most importantly, our freedom in Christ.

The Bible contains many references to the Potter and clay, but beyond simply shaping us, we can trust Him, knowing He can even mend our broken pieces.

This week, our summer adventures take us close to the heart of Pigeon Forge, to step back into time to learn the art of BlackSmithing. Through this process, Pastor Brent and His son Mason experienced firsthand how a piece of metal can be transformed from one purpose to another, becoming something new through the guidance of a skilled blacksmith.

When you hear the word "bees," what comes to mind? For many of us, it's fear, danger, or the memory of a painful sting. But if we look a little closer, there's more to a bee than its stinger. These tiny insects achieve extraordinary things through hard work, unity, and unwavering purpose. In fact, if we learned to think more like a bee, we might find ourselves accomplishing things we once thought were impossible.