Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written from prison, yet it overflows with joy and encouragement. Instead of focusing on his suffering, Paul saw his chains as an opportunity to spread the Good News and inspire others to be bold in their faith. He reminds us that living for Christ means embracing both the privilege of trusting Him and the privilege of suffering for Him. Our response to hardship reveals the depth of our commitment to Jesus, and even in suffering, we can reflect His hope to the world.

Speaker: Al Miller

Date: September 28, 2025

Hear from Emily this week as she shares how God has been teaching her to take time to sit at Jesus' feet!

Speaker: Emily Arrell

Date: September 21, 2025

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Jesus fed a ton of people with just five loaves and two fish — all because one boy said yes. In this week’s Stories of Jesus message from Mark 6, we’re reminded that Jesus can do miraculous things with even our small acts of obedience. When we trust Him, He not only meets our needs — He gives more than enough. What could God do through your yes?

Speaker: Allison Miller

Date: September 14, 2025

Jesus calls us to follow Him just like He did with the first disciples — not for a moment, but for a lifetime. When we let go of what’s holding us back, we make room for the greater purpose He has for us. Following Jesus changes everything — it gives us freedom, peace, and a mission to reach others with His love.

Speaker: Allison MIller

Date: September 7, 2025

Jesus doesn’t end the Sermon on the Mount with hype—He ends it with a warning. He knows storms will come, and what matters most isn't how your life looks on the outside, but the foundation it's built on. In a world full of information overload, transformation doesn’t come from just hearing truth—it comes from living it. Let’s be people who don’t just listen to Jesus, but actually practice what He teaches.

Jesus’ final meal with His disciples wasn’t just a dinner—it was a powerful act of love and humility. In John 13, He takes the posture of a servant, kneeling to wash their feet and showing that true greatness is found in serving others. With a humble heart, posture, and attitude, Jesus redefines leadership and calls us to do the same. As followers of Christ, we’re not just called to believe—we’re called to love and serve sacrificially, just like Him.

Speaker: Al Miller

Date: August 24, 2025

This sermon explores the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead in John 11, emphasizing how Jesus first responds not with a miracle, but with compassion and sorrow as he weeps with those who are grieving. It teaches that Jesus' tears reveal both his deep empathy for human suffering and his anger toward the brokenness caused by sin. The resurrection of Lazarus is portrayed as a powerful preview of the new life available through Christ's own death and resurrection. Ultimately, we step into this story as we reflect on the “graves” in our lives and respond to Jesus' call to rise and walk in freedom, hope, and new life.

This week’s message from John 3 unpacks the powerful conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, where we learn what it truly means to be born again. We are reminded that John 3:16 isn’t just about the past and future — it’s a call to live fully in the present with Jesus. God's love invites us into a new life, not just in heaven, but right now — a life of freedom, peace, and purpose. We also celebrate four young people boldly declaring their faith through baptism, showing that God is powerfully at work in this generation!

This week at Starting Line Church, we had the opportunity to hear from three different people at SLC who shared a story of Jesus that had impacted them recently. Feel free to pause and reflect in between each video on the question they posed to us.

Speakers: McKeely Kemock, Dalton Stump, Liz Jadczak

Date: August 3, 2025

In Matthew 8, Jesus calms a violent storm with just His words—reminding us He has power over everything, even the chaos around us. We all face storms—moments of fear, doubt, or pain—but Jesus is always with us, even when we can’t see Him working.

Speaker: Allison Miller

Date: July 27, 2025