This week at Starting Line Church, we kicked off our new series Stories of Jesus by looking at His time of temptation in the wilderness (Matthew 4). Just like Jesus, we face temptations—especially when we're vulnerable or chasing what we don't have. But Jesus shows us how to stand strong: not just by knowing God’s Word, but by living it.

Speaker: Allison Miller

Date: July 20, 2025

Today at Starting Line Church, we wrapped up our worship series by exploring how we worship God in everyday life. Worship isn't just music—it’s also engaging with God’s Word, experiencing His creation, giving generously, sharing our stories, and praying with purpose. Worship is our authentic response to who God is and what He’s done, no matter how we feel or what we're facing. It’s not about performance; it’s about relationship. Let’s live lives of worship that honor God in every moment.

Speaker: Al Miller

Date: July 13, 2025

Worship isn’t about what we get from God—it’s about what we give to Him. This week at Starting Line Church, we explored the true purpose of worship: to glorify God, offer ourselves as living sacrifices, and join in the eternal praise that’s already happening in heaven. Worship is more than music or Sunday mornings—it’s a daily response to who God is and what He’s done. When we shift the focus from ourselves to Him, our faith is transformed.

Speaker: Al Miller

Date: July 6, 2025

Worship is more than just singing on a Sunday—it's a response to who God is and what He’s done. This week at Starting Line Church, we laid a foundation for understanding worship as a life of response, community, and remembrance of God’s saving work. Let’s stop going through the motions and start engaging fully—because worship is so much more.

This past weekend, we gathered for our quarterly Worship Sunday. During these gatherings, we engage in various forms of worship, including singing, prayer, scripture reading and hearing testimony from people about what God is doing in their lives. Hear today from Alexandria and McKeely as they share what God has been teaching them over the last few months!

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This weekend, Starting Line Church celebrated Awaken Sunday by reflecting on the power and purpose of spiritual gifts. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, the message emphasizes that each believer has been uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit—not for personal gain, but to build up the Church and point others to Jesus. Like puzzle pieces forming a greater picture, our diverse gifts are meant to work in unity. Pastor Al challenges us to identify our gifts, avoid boasting or comparison, and step confidently into our God-given purpose.

This week at Starting Line Church, we continued our Awaken series by exploring how God works through ordinary moments in our lives. From Jesus calling Matthew the tax collector to a teacher opening her home for burgers and gospel conversations, we’re reminded that simple, everyday interactions can lead to life-changing encounters with Jesus. You don’t have to be a pastor or preach from a stage—just be present, intentional, and willing. Let’s live on mission right where we are and watch what God can do!

Speaker: Allison Miller

Date: June 1, 2025

This week at Starting Line Church, we kicked off our Awaken series by exploring what it means to be spiritually stirred and motivated to share the message of Jesus. Drawing from the Great Commission in Matthew 28, we are reminded that every believer is called to evangelism—not just pastors or extroverts. Evangelism isn’t about street preaching; it’s about real relationships and reflecting Jesus through our everyday lives. Let’s awaken our motivation and step boldly into the mission God has for us!

Speaker: Allison Miller

Date: May 25, 2025

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This week at Starting Line Church, we wrap up our Christian-ish series by confronting transactional faith—the idea that if we “do our part,” God owes us something in return. But God isn’t a vending machine or a contract negotiator; He’s a relational Father who desires connection, not deals. Like David in Psalm 63, we’re called to seek God for who He is, not just for what He can do. Faith in Jesus is a relationship, not a transaction.

In this episode of Christian-ish, we explore how divided priorities can quietly shift us away from a fully committed life with Jesus. Using the story of the golden calf in Exodus 32, we examine how even good things can become idols when they take God's rightful place in our hearts. Pastor Al challenges us to honestly evaluate what we say matters most versus what our lives actually reflect. Learn how to identify your idols and start realigning your priorities to put God first—where He belongs.

Date: May 11, 2025

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