Starpoint Church

Pop Quiz: What kind of friends do you have? Are you the best friend you can be? The kind of friend you have and are matters to God. We all need real friendships, but breaking past the surface to develop true relationships with others requires hard work and commitment. It’s easy to drop out when it comes to confrontation, forgiveness, and loving difficult people, but sooner or later real friends must go through the tough stuff together. What does it take to grow your friendships to the next level? How do you make friends that count? Sharpen your #2 pencils and join us this fall as we crack open the Bible and study God’s Word on the subject in our new sermon series, “Friendship University” No registration required 🙂

What kind of friends do you have? Are you the best friend you can be? The kind of friend you have and are matters to God. We all need real friendships, but breaking past the surface to develop true relationships with others requires hard work and commitment. It’s easy to drop out when it comes to confrontation, forgiveness, and loving difficult people, but sooner or later real friends must go through the tough stuff together. What does it take to grow your friendships to the next level? How do you make friends that count? Sharpen your #2 pencils and join us this fall as we crack open the Bible and study God’s Word on the subject in our new sermon series, “Friendship University” No registration required

What kind of friends do you have? Are you the best friend you can be? The kind of friend you have and are matters to God. We all need real friendships, but breaking past the surface to develop true relationships with others requires hard work and commitment. It’s easy to drop out when it comes to confrontation, forgiveness, and loving difficult people, but sooner or later real friends must go through the tough stuff together. What does it take to grow your friendships to the next level? How do you make friends that count? Sharpen your #2 pencils and join us this fall as we crack open the Bible and study God’s Word on the subject in our new sermon series, “Friendship University” No registration required

Jesus is enough. Even while facing an uncertain future in prison, the Apostle Paul found joy, peace, and strength in Christ. We often look to our circumstances, relationships, or possessions to bring us happiness, but true and lasting joy comes from knowing Jesus. When fear and worry threaten to overwhelm us, we can turn to God in prayer, choose gratitude, and trust Him with what we cannot control.

When Jesus is the foundation of our lives, we can face the unknown with confidence, knowing we don’t have to rely on our own strength. As Paul reminds us, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Discover how to find peace in uncertainty, guard your thoughts, and experience the freedom that comes from knowing that no matter what happens, Jesus is enough.

How do we respond when relationships become difficult and others don’t see things the way we do? In this message from Philippians 2, Pastor Chad explores how we can overcome conflict, set aside selfishness, and pursue unity by embracing the humility and mindset of Jesus. True unity doesn’t mean we all have to think alike; it means choosing to love others and putting them first, even when it’s difficult.

Discover how humility, compassion, and a willingness to seek reconciliation can transform our relationships at home, at work, and in the church. As we learn to respond like Jesus, we become lights in a divided world, reflecting His love to those around us. Whatever happens between us, we can choose to respond like Jesus.

Life is full of uncertainty. We face questions about our future, our relationships, our health, our finances, and circumstances we simply can’t control. In Philippians 1, the Apostle Paul shows us how to face the unknown with confidence—not because our circumstances are certain, but because God is. Even while under house arrest, Paul trusted that God could use whatever happened to advance the gospel.

So what do we do when life doesn’t go the way we hoped? We live worthy of the gospel. Our circumstances don’t determine who we are—our identity in Christ does. When we trust God’s sovereignty, refuse to live in fear, and choose to reflect the character of Christ no matter what happens, we can experience peace and purpose even in the middle of uncertainty.

What are you really craving—the things of this world, or the things of God? In this concluding message of the In God We Trust series, we’re challenged to rethink what it means to be rich and where we place our hope. Through Paul’s words in 1 Timothy 6, we discover that true richness isn’t found in having more, but in trusting God, enjoying His blessings without making them our identity, and becoming rich in good deeds, generosity, and a willingness to share.

When we stop chasing what the world says will satisfy us, we can begin investing in what lasts forever. This message challenges us to loosen our grip on temporary possessions and develop a greater hunger for the things of God—using what He has entrusted to us to serve others, bless those around us, and build a foundation for eternity.

What does the Bible really say about tithing? In this message, we explore the biblical purpose behind giving a tenth of our income and discover that tithing is about much more than money—it’s about trust. From the Old Testament to the teachings of Jesus and the New Testament, Scripture reveals how generosity is an act of worship that acknowledges God as the source of everything we have and puts Him first in our lives.

This message challenges us to examine what our giving says about our faith and invites us to trust God with one of the areas we often hold onto most tightly. Through biblical teaching, practical insight, and a powerful personal testimony, we’re reminded that generosity isn’t simply about what we give—it’s about the heart behind it and our willingness to surrender every area of our lives to God.

How much is enough? In a world that constantly tells us we need more—more money, more possessions, more success—it can be easy to lose sight of what truly satisfies. This message explores the connection between money, happiness, and contentment, revealing why the pursuit of “more” so often leaves us wanting even more.

The Bible gives us a different definition of wealth: godliness with contentment is great gain. 

Through Paul’s example and practical wisdom from Scripture, we’re challenged to stop chasing what we think will make us happy and learn to trust God for what we have. True wealth isn’t found in what we own, but in knowing that because of Jesus, we already have what matters most.

What happens when money becomes more than just money? It can shape our emotions, influence our decisions, define our success, and quietly become where we place our trust. In this message, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6 about treasure, the heart, and the danger of trying to serve both God and money. Money isn’t inherently evil—it’s a tool. But when it becomes our master, scoreboard, or source of security, it can pull our hearts away from God.

Jesus offers a better way: trust God, not wealth, for your peace, purpose, and identity. This message challenges us to take an honest look at our relationship with money and ask: Is money serving you as a tool, or are you serving it as a master? Discover the freedom that comes when we choose God over money.