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Part 1 of a three-week series that tackles the real and growing struggles of anxiety and depression, addressing them not only as mental health concerns but also as deeply spiritual battles. Through the testimony of Pastor Ryan Akers, biblical examples, and practical tools, the series breaks down the stigma in the church, helps believers identify the lies and triggers that feed their struggles, and equips them with God’s spiritual weapons truth, prayer, worship, rest, community, and perspective —to walk a path of healing and freedom in Christ.

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This Haunting Question is one God posed to Adam in Genesis 3:7-13, asking him, “Where are you?” God wasn't asking Adam for his location, but more where he was spiritually. God is asking us this same question today. Where are you? Discover how it's only when we're honest about who we are, that we can live in the power of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ. 

Whether you're a follower of Jesus or exploring faith, this message invites you to consider your spiritual journey with an open heart and a willingness to seek God's truth.

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Someone once asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus answered with a Haunting Question of His own that makes us think more about what a neighbor is in God’s eyes, other than someone who lives next door. The real question isn’t “Who is my neighbor?” The question is, “Am I being a neighbor?” Watch this message to see how my conduct more than my proximity determines whether I’m a true neighbor.

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There are many parts to knowing God, but in Jeremiah 22:15–16, the Lord tells us that giving justice and help to the poor and needy—that is what it means to know Him.

This is the Haunting Question that God asks us in our series this week, “Isn’t that what it means to know me?” And this is what the ministry of Compassion International is all about. In this message we hear from not only Senior Pastor Jeff Maness, but also guest speaker Gerald Lorenzo. Gerald was a child of poverty in the Dominican Republic whose life was dramatically changed when someone began to sponsor him through Compassion International. Watch to hear more about this Christ-centered, Church-driven, child-focused organization that has been helping children since 1952. Learn how you can know God better by helping the poor and needy in a very tangible way!

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Trials and joy don't seem to pair together well on the surface, but the truth is, they really can harmonize into something beautiful through Jesus. In order for us to consider our trials as opportunities for great joy, we must learn to appreciate endurance and how it forms us. What battle are you facing—and how will you let Jesus grow endurance there today? Watch this message by Director of Student Ministry Justin Ruszkiewicz to find out how to run with the horses.

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Love is a tricky word. It can mean very different things depending on how you use it. And because of that, “Do you love me?” can be a haunting question, especially depending on who is asking. What if Jesus asked you, “Do you love Me?” How would you answer? And does your answer determine how much He loves you or whether or not you can be saved? Watch this message to find that your love for Jesus doesn’t save you, but He does have a strategy for your love.

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Small Group Discussion Questions: https://storage2.snappages.site/PJBKS3/assets/files/2HQSGQ5.pdf

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There are some very important questions in life, questions that can define us. But there is one question in Scripture—one haunting question from Jesus that we look at in this message—that we believe is the most important question any of us will ever be asked. This question from Jesus may seem innocent on the surface—but it changes everything. It is the most important question in life. It cuts to the very core of who we are and impacts not just this life on earth but our eternity as well. Watch to find out what it is and why your answer is of utmost importance.

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Small Group Discussion Questions: https://storage2.snappages.site/PJBKS3/assets/files/HQSGQ4.pdf

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“Should people cheat God?” That’s the question God asks in Malachi 3:8, and it’s the Haunting Question we unpack in this week’s message. At first glance, it sounds heavy—but what we discover is that God isn’t after our money, He’s after our hearts. When we learn to give Him our first and our best, we step into a life of trust, freedom, and blessing that goes far beyond dollars and cents. This isn’t about guilt or pressure—it’s about experiencing the joy of living in God’s abundance. Watch to learn how to live in this blessing.

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Discussion Questions: https://storage2.snappages.site/PJBKS3/assets/files/2HQSGQ3.pdf

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This message looks at the Haunting Question God asked Solomon in 1 Kings 3:5: “What do you want?” It’s a question that makes us stop and think; what would we ask for if God asked us the same thing? From childhood wishes to the real heartfelt needs of life, in this message we will see how our prayers show the kind of relationship we have with God. It’s a simple but powerful reminder that what we ask for matters, and so does who we’re becoming.

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Have you ever tossed and turned in your bed at night unable to sleep, desperately looking for answers, crying out to God in your heart (or maybe aloud), praying He would "Just Fix It"? What if you felt God ask you, "Do you want me to fix this or do you want Me?" What would your answer be? Pastor Jeff Maness talks about his honest answer in this message, and how he learned that Jesus, at the deep soul level — that place inside of you that is longing for completion, longing for satisfaction, longing to be filled – is all you need.

Message Notes: https://notes.subsplash.com/fill-in/view?page=H1uwk0Wjll

Small Group Discussion Questions: https://storage2.snappages.site/PJBKS3/assets/files/HQSGQ1.pdf

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