Thrive Community Church

Josh Reich-Lead Pastor

This time of year, we see “peace” everywhere, but sometimes we struggle to feel peace in our hearts. Through Jesus, we have peace with God and the peace of God. Peace isn’t found in the absence of problems, but in the presence of God.

Josh Reich- Lead Pastor

When life is hard, joy can seem far away. But God promises joy in His presence. We get to choose to experience joy. When we do, we learn that the greatest enemy of joy isn’t pain—it’s distraction.

Tim Zulker - Guest Speaker

"Without truth and love, pride grows."

Tim Zulker- Guest Speaker

3 John is written to help the church understand the importance of community and hospitality, and how this advances the mission of God. The letter revolves around Gaius (the recipient of the letter), Diotrephes (the one causing trouble), and Demetrius (the delivery of the letter). John writes to help Gaius stand in his faith and not imitate or fall prey to Diotrephes.

John Guinn - Elder

"Love, community, and hospitality show the power of the gospel."

Josh Reich - Lead Pastor

"John tells us that followers of Jesus live their faith journeys with the confidence and assurance that they will are not only loved by God, but will be heard by God.

Main Idea: Assurance = confidence in God."

Gerry Letourneau

We can know we have eternal life by our love, obedience, and faith. Victory is found through love and obedience.

Josh Reich - Lead Pastor

The greatest picture of the love and forgiveness of God towards us is the cross of Jesus. It is there that God’s love is shown to the greatest extent. We love and forgive ourselves and others to the degree that we believe we are loved and forgiven by God.

Gerry Letourneau - Teaching Team John writes to tell them how important truth is and that one of the things we do as followers of Jesus is to discern what is true and what is a lie, thereby guarding ourselves and the church from false teachers.

Jon Guinn - Elder

We are a reflection of the love of Jesus. Our relationship is built on that love and what He did for us because of that love.