Every life moves in the direction of what’s happening inside. In the finale of Choose Better, Live Better, we discover why guarding our heart matters - and how small compromises, unchecked emotions, and subtle drift can take us somewhere we never intended to go. The good news? It’s never too late to make your next wise decision. Life leaves residue, but wisdom cleans it up. So what’s one better choice you can make this week?

Notes

Every decision has a starting place.

Proverbs 28:26a NASB

Jeremiah 17:9 ESV

1 Kings 11:1-3 NLT

Proverbs 4:23 NLT

1 Kings 11:11 NLT

Proverbs 4:25-27 NLT

Watch your eyes.

Watch your steps.

Watch your direction.

Psalm 51:10 ESV

The people closest to us influence more than we probably realize. Our friendships shape our character, our choices, and ultimately, our future. In this message, we’ll explore how God’s wisdom helps us build relationships that encourage us, strengthen our faith, and move us toward the life He has for us; because proximity creates formation, and better decisions build better lives.

Notes

Proximity creates formation.

The standard of your circle becomes the standard of your life.

Considering what I know about me, is it wise to have this person in my life?

Proverbs 12:26a NIV

Consider your past.

Proverbs 22:24-25 NLT

Consider your present.

1 Corinthians 15:33 KJV

Consider your future.

1 Kings 11:4a NIV

Proverbs 13:20 NLT

We become the people we walk closest with.

Words are never just words. Words have the power to build up or tear down, heal or hurt, encourage or discourage. Words don’t just reveal what is in our heart, but they help shape the direction of our life. Discover practical, Biblical wisdom for speaking words that bring life to your relationships, your family, and even to yourself; because better decisions build better lives.

Notes
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will
never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Words are never just words.
Proverbs 18:21 NLT
1 Kings 3:16-22 NLT
Wise words take time.
Proverbs 29:20 NLT
“It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” President
Abraham Lincoln
Proverbs 17:27-28 NLT
Wise words bring truth.
1 Kings 3:23-26 NLT
Proverbs 28:23 NLT
Wise words bring healing.
Luke 6:45 NLT
1 Kings 3:27 NLT
Proverbs 12:18 AMPC

Everyday, we make thousands of decisions that quietly shape our lives. The good news is that God doesn’t expect us to figure it all out on our own. In this message, we’ll discover where true wisdom begins, why it’s more valuable than anything money can buy, and how asking God for wisdom can lead us toward a better life; because better decisions build better lives.

Notes

Wisdom helps us live with fewer regrets … and more peace.

Proverbs 9:10 NKJV

1 Kings 3:5-10 NKJV

James 1:5 NKJV

Admit you need wisdom.

Proverbs 29:1 CEV

Ask for wisdom.

Apply wisdom.

Matthew 7:24 (Paraphrased)

1 Kings 3:11-13 NKJV

Wisdom isn’t just about making better choices. It’s about you becoming the person you were

always meant to be.

It’s easy to look at the stories of the Bible and think God only worked that way in the past. But the truth is, God is still changing lives and writing new stories today. On Baptism Sunday, we’ll explore how healthy people respond to God through obedience, faith, and celebration—and why, with Jesus, every day can be a brand new day. 

Notes 

Healthy people respond to God. 

Obeying. 

Matthew 28:19 MEV 

Acts 2:38 MEV 

You don’t have to understand to be obedient. 

Proclaiming. 

Matthew 10:27 MEV 

Celebrating. 

Luke 15:10 NLT 

2 Corinthians 5:17 MEV 

God is still writing stories today.

This Father’s Day, we’re exploring why “Honor Matters.” Honor is more than good manners - it’s the decision to recognize the value God has placed in people. Whether it’s honoring those above us, those we influence, or those around us, healthy relationships are built when we learn to see people through the lens of value. 

Notes 

Romans 12:10 NIV 

Honor is our calling. 

Honor is a choice, not a feeling. 

Honor up. 

Romans 13:1 NLT 

Recognize the value above you. 

Honor down. 

Ephesians 6:9 MSG 

Recognize the value entrusted to you. 

Honor all around. 

1 Peter 2:17 MEV 

Ephesians 5:21 KJV 

1 Peter 3:7 KJV 

Recognize the value beside you.

One of the most overlooked relationship principles in the Bible is personal
affirmation. In fact, most people don’t even realize they are starving a relationship they desperately need to thrive. How can we be sure we are properly feeding the most important relationships in our lives so they can continue to grow and flourish? Living “the good life” isn’t about circumstances or possessions; but what we sow into the lives of others.

Notes
Every meaningful thing in life happens in the context of relationship.
Healthy people build healthy relationships.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Ephesians 4:29 NLT
Unexpressed appreciation is often interpreted as indifference.
Proverbs 4:23 NLT
The greatest danger of a difficult relationship isn’t what someone else is doing to you; it’s what it
might be turning you into.
Make it personal.
Make it timely.
Make it specific.
What gets rewarded gets repeated; what get ignored disappears.
Affirm down.
Affirm up.
Affirm inward.
You matter!
Self affirmations:
I am loved.
I am chosen.
I am forgiven.
I am a child of God.
I am called to do this.
I am anointed for this.
God is with me.
God is for me.
I am not alone.
My past is forgiven.
My future is secure.
My faith is making a difference.
There is nothing impossible with God!

Have you ever said, “I don’t know what to do?” Have you ever been stuck, trying to figure out a plan; only to realize you didn’t have the right answers? In this message, Pastor Chris gives both Biblical insight and practical wisdom on what we can do when we don’t know what to do.
Notes
2 Chronicles 20:12 NIV
Faith is not always knowing what to do, but where to look.
Matthew 6:9 KJV
Jeremiah 31:3 KJV
Mark 5:25-34 KJV
Malachi 4:2 KJV
Relationship changes everything.
Matthew 14:22-30 MEV
Admit you don’t know.
Focus on what you do know.
Take the next step you can see.

God is a God who provides for His children. Again and again throughout the pages of the Bible, we see that in every story of need there is a miracle of provision. Sometimes though (if we’re being honest) we’ve been frustrated when it didn’t seem like God came through with what we needed. In today’s message, Pastor Chris takes a candid look at what appears to be contradiction in scripture; and helps us see how alignment with God’s purpose unlocks His miraculous provision.

Notes

Philippians 4:19 MEV

Proverbs 10:24 MEV

God’s provision is connected to His purpose.

John 16:23

Psalm 37:4

Where God guides, He provides.

Genesis 22:1-14 MEV

God’s provision happens in motion, not in advance.

God multiplies what is given.

2 Corinthians 9:10 TPT

God uses you to provide.

Proverbs 10:24 doesn’t mean bad people get what they deserve and good people get what they want; it means when you surrender, God takes away your fears and gives you His desires for your life.

Bishop Bob Newton shares with us a hope filled message about the restorative power of God.