Everyone has a filter through which they make decisions. For some, it’s comfort: “What makes me happy?” For others, it’s success: “What gets me ahead?” But Paul calls us to a different filter altogether—one that changes how we eat, drink, work, spend, post online, and even how we interact with people who don’t know Christ. The question isn’t first about what benefits me—it’s about what glorifies God and what helps others see Him more clearly.

People sacrifice years of training, large sums of money, and personal comfort for things that eventually fade—a career, a championship, a dream vacation. But what about the message that brings eternal life? Is it worth your reputation, your rights, even your daily comfort? The way we live, and what we are willing to give up for the sake of Christ, reveals how much we truly value the gospel. In today’s text from 1 Corinthians 9, Paul shows us how far he was willing to go so that others might hear the gospel and believe.

In just about every area of life, we’re told to follow what’s smart, proven, and sophisticated. We choose strategies that impress others, solutions that make sense to our logic, and leaders who look the part. But then comes the gospel—a message centered on a crucified carpenter from an obscure town—something the world has always called foolish. Yet here’s the paradox: that “foolish” message is the very power of God to save. The cross doesn’t fit the world’s categories of wisdom or strength, but it accomplishes what human wisdom never could—it rescues the sinner, redeems the lost, and humbles the proud. Today, Paul invites us to answer a question that cuts to the heart: Will you keep trusting in what the world calls wise, or will you embrace the “foolishness” that is powerful enough to save you?

What if I told you that there was a way to learn to discern in this chaotic and confusing world the will of the Father? Who wouldn’t want to know his will and purpose? Be honest with yourself for a few minutes. What would you be willing to do to know. You know it is not easy because if it were everyone would be doing it. So what’s it worth to you? Today we will unpack just two verses in Romans 12 that make this bold claim. So buckle up.

It's God's desire to see us saved. That's really where we start over, and start well. Our walk with God is like a race, but it's not a sprint, it's more like a marathon. How do we keep going, so we can finish well? Come join us at Reach Community Church this Sunday as we look at an example from scripture that we can learn what to do and not do, as we walk with our God.

It’s not easy to be grateful. We live in a culture that constantly breeds discontentment with the life we’ve been given and the stuff we have. There’s always something to complain about. But today, my hope is to help you do what feels impossible—to go against the grain of this world and your own internal dialogue, and to give thanks to the Lord. I believe that if you can learn to live this way, it will change your life. I’m not asking you to lie or fake it. I’m asking you to see the bigger story God is writing—one He has graciously invited you into—and to trust our sovereign God who is working all things for your good and His glory. God loves you and is calling you into a life that is full.

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Every year, we pause to celebrate our nation’s independence—our freedom. And rightly so. But what if the kind of freedom we talk about around fireworks and flags isn’t the deepest kind we need? Because long before nations were formed or constitutions written, people have wrestled with fear, oppression, and uncertainty. And in those moments, it’s not a declaration that sets you free—it’s dependence. Today we turn to a moment in history where fear surrounded God’s people, where power stood at their gates, and where deliverance came in a way no one expected. Not through might. Not through negotiation. But through the faithfulness of God.

The question is: What are you depending on to make you feel free? And are you sure it can actually deliver?

The week of June 14th, ten of us traveled to Monterrey, Mexico, to partner with a missions organization called Back2Back. This morning, you’ll hear a bit about that experience from me and a few others. But more than just a recap, we want to talk about why living on mission matters.

Jesus didn’t just give us a mission—He gave us a model. The early church didn’t spread the gospel because it was easy. They faced prison, persecution, and pain… and still, they pressed on. Why? Because they believed the gospel was worth it—and it still is. So here’s the question for you: Do you believe the gospel is still the best news out there? If you do, don’t wait for the next mission trip to start living on mission. Start now—right where you are.