Most of us are pretty good at showing kindness to the people we know, like, and understand. But what happens when someone falls outside that circle?

In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus challenges the boundaries we create around who deserves our attention, compassion, and care. Loving our neighbor means more than being nice to people like us. It means noticing the people we might normally avoid, moving toward them, and allowing love to become action.

Who have you placed outside your circle? This message invites us to take an honest look at that question and consider what it could look like to make room.

We cross paths with people every day, but how often do we actually see them?

It's easy to notice someone's behavior, opinions, or differences and assume we know their story. Jesus saw people differently. He slowed down, moved toward people others avoided, and looked beyond what was happening on the surface. Instead of judgment, He responded with compassion.

In Part 2 of Make Room, we explore what it means to really see the people around us and what we might discover when we stop assuming, pay attention, and take a longer look.

We all draw circles around the people who share our beliefs, interests, and experiences. The problem begins when we treat those outside our circles as less deserving of dignity, compassion, or connection.

In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a father who runs toward a son who has made a mess of his life. His welcome is immediate and his love is not earned. This message explores what that story reveals about God and why Jesus consistently made room for people others avoided.

Who is outside your circle? Making room might begin with a meal, a conversation, or simply choosing to see the person before the label. Watch and consider one way you can create space for someone this week.

Can you follow Jesus without the church? It's a question more people are asking than ever.

In this final message of Life with the Spirit, we explore why the Holy Spirit doesn't just change individuals. He creates a community where we learn to love, forgive, serve, and become more like Jesus together. Spiritual growth was never meant to be a solo journey.

Whether you've been hurt by church, feel disconnected, or wonder if community is really necessary, this message offers a fresh perspective on why life with the Spirit is something we're meant to experience together.

Everyone is being shaped by something.

Our culture tells us we're defined by our success, our failures, our relationships, our past, or what other people think about us. But what if none of those voices get the final word?

In Part 4 of Life with the Spirit, we look at Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and discover how the Holy Spirit continually reminds us who the Father says we are. When we know our identity, we're able to resist lies, trust God in difficult seasons, and walk with confidence instead of fear.

If you've ever struggled with insecurity, shame, comparison, or feeling like you have to prove yourself, this message is for you. We'd love for you to watch, reflect, and join us as we learn what it means to experience God's presence every day.

Everyone faces temptation. Whether it's anger, anxiety, addiction, comparison, or the feeling that something else will satisfy us more than God, the struggle is real.

In this message, Chad Bader, missionary in Guatemala and longtime Seven Marks partner, explores why temptation isn't a sign of failure, why sin always promises more than it delivers, and how the Holy Spirit gives us the power to live differently. This isn't about trying harder. It's about learning to walk with God one decision at a time.

If you've ever wondered why you keep fighting the same battles, this message offers hope and practical steps for moving forward.

What if the biggest battle you're facing isn't around you, but inside your own mind?

We all wrestle with anxious thoughts, insecurity, comparison, fear, and the stories we tell ourselves. In this message from our Life with the Spirit series, we discover that real transformation doesn't happen by trying harder. It happens as the Holy Spirit renews the way we think and leads us into greater freedom, peace, and hope.

Whether you've been following Jesus for years or you're simply exploring faith, this message offers practical encouragement for anyone who wants to break free from unhealthy thought patterns and experience God's presence in everyday life.

Most of us know what it's like to want change but keep ending up in the same place.

We make promises to ourselves. We try harder. We rely on more discipline, more effort, and more willpower. Yet the habits, struggles, and patterns we want to leave behind often find their way back into our lives.

In this first message of Life with the Spirit, we explore why real transformation isn't found in trying harder. It's found in learning to walk with God's Spirit. The Christian life was never meant to be powered by self-improvement. It's a daily invitation to experience God's presence, find freedom from old patterns, and become the person He created you to be.

Most people spend their lives asking questions like: What am I good at? Why am I here? Does what I do actually matter?

In this final message of The Familiar Stranger, we explore how the Holy Spirit uniquely gifts ordinary people and invites them into something bigger than themselves. The Bible teaches that every follower of Jesus has a role to play, not for personal recognition, but to help others flourish and to reflect God's heart to the world.

Whether you're trying to discover your purpose, wondering how God might want to use your life, or simply curious about the Holy Spirit, this message offers a practical and hopeful vision for life with God.

Most of us know the gap between who we are and who we want to be. We want more patience, more peace, more self-control, more courage, and a deeper sense of purpose. So why do we often feel stuck?

In this message, we explore one of the most important promises Jesus made about the Holy Spirit. If God's power is available to us, what keeps us from experiencing it? And what does it actually mean to live a life empowered by the Spirit?

Whether you're new to faith, skeptical of church, or have followed Jesus for years, this conversation invites you to consider what it might look like to move from simply wishing for change to becoming the person God created you to be.