One of the most common tensions that most believers experience is, “If God is a healer, why doesn’t He heal everyone all the time?” Or maybe it’s personal, like: “If God is a healer, why did He let my loved one die?” It’s confusing and painful. Listen as Pastor Chris offers Biblical insight on the subjects of Miracles of Healing, faith to believe, and how to respond when God doesn’t do what you wanted Him to.

Notes

God is a Healer.

John 14:12 NLT

God is a Healer - but he doesn’t heal everyone all the time.

2 Timothy 4:20

1 Timothy 5:23

2 Corinthians 12:7-8

Jesus refused to do miracles to prove Himself.

Jesus never performed a miracle that interfered with God’s ultimate plan.

Jesus didn’t do miracles where there was no faith.

Our faith matters to God.

Bring the faith you have.

Anchor your faith in who God is.

Trust God with what you don’t understand.

I believe for the miracle I want, but I trust the God I have.

We take a few moments to pause and reflect with our Founding Pastors, John and Debbie Boggs, and our Founding Assistant Pastors, David and Charlene Bunner as we celebrate our church’s 30th Anniversary!

Notes

Christian Harbor Church was founded April 9, 1996

Pastors John & Debbie Boggs pastored for 25 years

Pastors Ethan & Lena Boggs transitioned the church in 2021

Pastors Chris & Jeni Hunt became pastors in 2021

The name was changed to Thriving Hills Church in November 2024

We’re in a spiritual battle, but we have a miraculous God who gives authority over darkness in the name of Jesus. Listen in as Pastor Chris discusses spiritual warfare and the authority given to us by Jesus, who said in Luke 10:19, “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.” (NLT)

Notes

Miracles are when God in heaven intervenes on earth in a way that cannot be explained.

Light Up the Darkness

Ephesians 6:12 MEV

Demons tempt you to sin.

2 Timothy 2:26 MEV

Demons distract you from God’s will for your life.

1 Timothy 4:1 NIV

Demons inflict suffering.

Matthew 17:14-21 (Referenced)

You have miraculous authority over the forces of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Matthew 10:1 MEV

John 1:5 NLT

Ephesians 6:12-13 NLT

You’re not fighting for victory, you’re fighting from victory.

God doesn’t just want to fix our problems, He wants a relationship with us. Relationship with God isn’t just knowing about Him or doing religious things; it’s truly knowing Him, and allowing Him to know us. Jesus never demanded performance, He desired closeness - and He still does today. This is how we can go from a setback to a comeback, and allow God to restore what’s broken, heal what’s hurting, and give purpose to our pain.

Notes

Philippians 3:10 NLT

Matthew 7:21-23 NIV

John 21:15-17 NLT

See how deeply you are loved.

Romans 5:8 NIV

1 John 1:9 NIV

Hebrews 8:12 KJV

Choose relationship over convenience.

Jeremiah 29:13 NIV

The story behind the most cherished and loved song of the Church is the simple but powerful message of the gospel.

Notes

“Amazing Grace” written by John Newton, 1779

Romans 10:13 NIV

The message of heaven can be set to the melody of any life that will receive it.

Our setbacks, no matter how big, are not the end of our story; God can still use
them for something good. The story of Naomi and Ruth is a powerful reminder that what looks like a setback is often setting the stage for something greater. While they both experienced heartbreaking loss and hard times, God was still with them, using their lives to support a greater purpose. Whatever has happened in your life, you don’t have to stay stuck in your setback - our God specializes in comebacks.
Notes
Ruth 1:1-22 MEV
Trust the process.
Don’t let what hurt you harden you.
Hold on!
God uses disruptions for direction.

You don’t have to stay stuck. No matter what dark place you may find yourself in, your story isn’t over; God has a plan to bring you back into the light!

Notes

1 Kings 19:1-4 MEV

Psalm 23:4, 6 KJV

1 Kings 19:5-12, 15-16, 18 MEV

God meets you where you’re stuck.

“We weren’t designed for the sedentary, indoor, socially isolated, sleep-deprived, fast-food-laden way of life we’ve created.” Stephen Ilardi

Recover your strength.

Mark 6:31 NIV

Return to God’s presence.

“Comparison is the thief of joy.” Anonymous

Remember who you are.

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” Friedrich Nietzsche

Refocus on your calling.

“The single greatest predictor of depression is not trauma - it’s loneliness.” Dr. Curt Thompson

Reconnect with Godly people.

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 MEV

2 Kings 2:11 KJV

Doubt is normal. We all experience it. Even seasoned believers can experience
doubt in difficult situations and seasons. But doubt doesn’t have to be a dead end. Instead, doubt can be the doorway to a deeper devotion and a deeper faith if we allow Jesus to reroute us. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that our setbacks and wrong turns don’t cancel God’s plan for our lives; but He can reroute our journey, and take us farther and deeper than we ever thought possible.
Notes
Our setbacks don’t cancel God’s plan for our lives. He already included them in His plan.
Our God specializes in the comeback.
John 20:19-29 NLT
Be honest about where you are.
Stay open to encounters with Jesus.
Psalm 47:1 KJV
Give God one year!
Move forward in your faith.
Doubt speaks loud, but the truth gives direction.

Life often leaves us feeling cut down, broken, or too far gone. The good news is, God specializes in comebacks! Through Jesus Christ, He offers us grace and new beginnings. All we need to do is surrender.

Notes

Ephesians 2:1-5

God specializes in the comeback.

Luke 7:36-50 MEV

Take the lid off your worship.

Take the lid off your expectations.

Job 14:7-9

Proverbs 13:12

Put a lid on your past.

Hebrews 8:12 KJV

Worship Pastor GiaVanni Himes shares with us an encouraging message on the definition of worship and how it doesn't begin with songs, but with decisions.