We're all prone to lose sight of what matters most, especially during the Christmas season. And so, as we turn to Colossians 3, we draw four key thoughts to help battle against the distractions:1. Redirect our desires2. Renew our minds3. Reset our steps4. Recover our purposeWhat matters most is a life lived in full surrender to God's glory. The world will tell us otherwise this season, so we must fix our eyes on Christ anew.This message was recorded live at Transform Church in Memphis, TN. Fo...

We are excited to conclude the year with a special series entitled Prepare the Way. Our hope is for these messages, by the power of the Spirit, to transform how we move into the new year.As we turn to Matthew 6, we'll hone in on three thoughts:1. Fill the gaps2. Explain the standard3. Live the differenceWe long to be people who choose hope in the midst of despair and display peace in the midst of the storm. With our hearts firmly rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ, we know this can be a rea...

A series of divine appointments begins as we open to Acts 16. These circumstances will change the lives of several individuals. As we think through that, we'll focus our time on five ways God can call us:1. Direct Communcation2. Visions3. Circumstances4. Other Christians or People5. ScripturePrepare your heart for action and ask the Lord for a willing spirit so that when the time comes and he calls you to something, you are aware and can act for His glory.This message was recorded live at Tra...

Our text deals with a heavy circumstance, as Paul and Barnabas choose to go separate ways. There are various battles taking place here and we can focus on these three:Battle #1: Staying vs GoingBattle #2: Numbers vs PeopleBattle #3: Convenience vs TrustThe book of Acts emphasizes how these early disciples strengthened the faith of those within the church as they visited different towns. It's important to realize that their message was the gospel of Jesus Christ. As believers today, we too can...

A "dissension and debate" arise as we open to Acts 15. The journey of Paul and Barnabas continues and we'll observe three things from the text:1. The heretical pathway of legalism2. The confirming proof of salvation3. The intentional process of clarificationLegalists believe salvation is faith + works, but as true believers we know salvation is by faith + grace. We must remind ourselves that salvation is not spelled D-O, as if we could add anything to what Christ already accomplished. Rather,...

The Bible warns believers that "all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" (II Timothy 3:12). Paul faces heavy pain and persecution in Acts 14:19-28, but we'll focus on how he and the disciples with him reacted:1. Pain didn't puncture their perseverance2. Fear didn't fray their focus3. Busyness didn't block their blessingPaul and Barnabas are examples for us as believers. With our gaze fixed with an eternal perspective, we press on in commitment to the Lord.This m...

Our trek through the book of Acts continues in chapter 14. Paul and Barnabas progress in their missionary journey, making a stop in Lystra. We see two temptations in this episode, in addition to two values:1. The temptation to worship people2. The temptation to steal glory1. The value of true humility2. The value of eliminating ignoranceThe apostles use this interaction, as they have done in many prior instances, to proclaim "that you should turn from these vain things to a living God..." The...

The church is not designed for entertainment but for the development of the people to live out God's calling for his honor and glory. As we explore this truth, we'll hone in on two core ideas:1. Jesus was constantly developing people2. The early church continued what Jesus modeledJesus made disciples by telling them to imitate His words and actions. He also organized people, like sending out His disciples two-by-two to proclaim the gospel (Luke 10). In Acts, we see the early church appointed ...

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary journey as we begin the 14th chapter in Acts. We'll divide our time into three main sections:1. The spiritual battle for the mind2. The bold witness for their salvation3. The erupting attack for their messageOne of the main threads discussed in this message is the difference between a poisoning process and renewal process. Those of us pursuing a renewal process know that we were made on purpose, we have a defined identity, we have a higher purpose a...

Last week, we concluded our message in the middle of a scene where Paul proclaimed the gospel truth in a synagogue. He taught about God's redemptive history, God's prophecies and the vital message of forgiveness and mercy.As we open back up to Acts 13, we witness four different groups respond in different ways to Paul's proclamation. Those groups include: > The Fascination Faction (42-43)> The Jealous Jews (44-45)> The Genuine Gentiles (46-49, 52)> The Insidious Insiders (50-51)So...