What does it actually mean to follow Jesus?

For many of us, faith has felt like a checkbox, a list of rules, or simply something we inherited. But Jesus never invited us to simply believe a few things about Him. He invited us to follow Him.

In this first message of our Our Story series, we look at what it means for faith to become a lifelong journey of becoming more like Jesus—and why our first value, Jesus Over Everything, has to shape every part of our lives.

Because following Jesus means He doesn’t just get a part of our lives. He gets the final word.

The question is not simply, “Do I believe in Jesus?”
It’s: Am I actually following Him?

What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you planned?

In this message from our Chisels series, Mitch walks through James 1:2–4 and shares how God has used seasons of pain, disappointment, and unmet expectations to shape his faith. James reminds us that trials are not a surprise, pain is not wasted, and perseverance is one of the ways God forms maturity in us.

Following Jesus does not mean life will always be easy, but it does mean we are never alone. God meets us in the storm, walks with us through it, and can produce something in us that comfort alone never could.

If you are walking through something hard, this message is a reminder that God is still present, still good, and still forming you.

How God sees you may be very different from how you see yourself.

When God called Gideon a “mighty warrior,” Gideon was afraid, uncertain, and convinced he was the least qualified person for the job. But God saw beyond who Gideon was in that moment. He saw who Gideon could become through His presence, power, and patient shaping.

In this message from Judges 6 and 7, we discover that great faith is not formed overnight. It grows through small acts of obedience, choosing to follow God while we are still afraid, and surrendering the things we are tempted to trust instead of Him.

You may not feel ready. You may not believe you have enough. But where you are today is not the end of your story. God is still shaping you, and your next small yes may be part of something greater than you can currently see.

What do you do when you are praying, waiting, and nothing seems to be changing? Through the story of Moses, Jay Young shows us that God is still working in the seasons that feel ordinary, quiet, or uncertain. The waiting is not wasted. God may be using the very season you want to escape to prepare and shape you for what comes next. Even when we cannot see His plan, we can trust His promise: “I will be with you.”

What happens when your faith feels weak, your failures feel heavy, and you’re afraid God might finally let go?

In John 10, Jesus gives us a powerful promise: His sheep are known, loved, and held securely in His hands. Our hope is not found in how tightly we hold onto Him, but in how faithfully He holds onto us.

In this message, we’ll discover how the Good Shepherd meets our fear with assurance, our weakness with grace, and our uncertainty with the promise that no one can snatch us from His hand.

In this message from our Chisels series, Nic walks through the story of Jonah and the gap between what we confess and how we live.

Jonah knew God was gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love — but he struggled when God showed that mercy to people he did not want to love.

This message invites us to let God’s mercy reshape not just our words, but our hearts, our actions, and the way we love others.

In this message from our Chisels series, we look at John 15 and Jesus’ call to abide in Him.

In a hurried world, it is easy to confuse busyness with fruitfulness. But Jesus reminds us that we are branches, not the vine. Lasting fruit does not come from striving. It comes from remaining connected to Him.

Slowing is not failure or punishment. It is an invitation to be present with God and allow Him to shape us from the inside out.

What if one of the most dangerous words in your life isn't a bad word at all?
It's a word we use every day. A word that sounds harmless. Responsible, even. A word parents use with their kids, husbands and wives use with each other, and followers of Jesus often use with God.
"Later."

In Luke 9, Jesus encounters three people who want to follow Him. None of them reject Him. None of them oppose Him. Instead, they all respond with a version of the same phrase:
"Yes, Lord... but first."

In this message from our Chisels series, we explore how delayed obedience can quietly keep us from experiencing what God has for us. Through Scripture, personal story, and practical application, we'll discover why following Jesus often requires trusting Him today instead of waiting for tomorrow.

Because eventually, later has a way of becoming never.

Why do Christians call the story of Jesus “good news”? And why is it called Good Friday when it is the day Jesus died?

In this message, Kameron kicks off our series Chisels by sharing how God used Romans 6:23 to shape his understanding of the gospel. The Bible tells us the bad news clearly: sin separates us from God. But the good news is even greater: eternal life is a gift from God through Jesus.

This message is a reminder that you do not have to be good enough to come to Jesus. You do not have to clean yourself up first. Salvation is not something you earn; it is a gift you receive.

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8–9, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Story Church exists to help people find and follow Jesus.

Pastor Joseph explores honest questions about the Bible. Has it been changed? Is it a big game of telephone? Why are there so many translations? Can we trust the people who wrote it down?

The Bible is not fragile, and God is not afraid of our questions. But the greatest miracle of the Bible is not only that it was preserved. It is that the whole story points us to Jesus.