When God finally called Moses, his first response wasn't confidence. It was excuse after excuse. Moses doubted himself, questioned his abilities, and tried to convince God to send someone else. If you've ever felt unqualified, overwhelmed, or unprepared for what life is asking of you, discover why God's presence matters more than your preparedness. 

Before the miracles, before the leadership, before the burning bush, there were forty years of sheep. Moses spent decades in obscurity wondering if his best years were behind him. If you've ever felt stuck, overlooked, or uncertain about what God is doing in your life, you'll find hope in the forgotten years of Moses' story.

Most people know Moses as a great leader. What they often forget is that he started as a fugitive. After taking matters into his own hands and making a terrible mistake, Moses ran for his life. If you've ever felt defined by regret, disappointed by your choices, or convinced you've blown your chance, this story is for you. Discover how God's grace can redeem even our worst moments. 

Some dads are heroes. Some relationships are complicated. Most of us have a little bit of both in our story.

We want to honor the dads, coaches, role models, and mentors who helped shape who we are. So whether you're celebrating your dad, remembering him, or figuring out fatherhood yourself, this message is for you. 

Nobody wakes up one day and decides to become cynical. It happens slowly: one disappointment, one betrayal, one frustrating headline at a time. This Sunday, we’ll talk about how to protect your heart from cynicism without pretending life is easier than it is.

What if the greatest threat to your future isn't failure? What if it's success?

Not because success is bad… But because it has a way of revealing what's really happening beneath the surface.

In this message, we look at how Jesus turns our assumptions about greatness upside down and offers a better way to live, lead, and make an impact.

Whether you're chasing a dream, leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to build a meaningful life, this conversation is for you!

Failure has a way of following us around. A mistake, a missed opportunity, a relationship that fell apart, a dream that didn’t work out; before long, what happened starts to shape how we see ourselves.

In this episode, we explore how to face failure honestly, learn from it, and move forward without letting it define who you are. 

Ever feel stuck between two tough options… or overwhelmed by a decision you really don’t want to get wrong?

This week Josh continues our “How to Handle Anything” series with a message on navigating impossible decisions. How can followers of Jesus move forward when life feels unclear, emotions are high, and every option comes with tension?

Whether you’re facing a relationship crossroads, a parenting challenge, or uncertainty about what’s next in your career, this message is designed to help you find wisdom, clarity, and peace. 

What do you do when someone drives you crazy, but Jesus still calls you to love them? This week we explored why love doesn’t mean becoming a doormat and how Jesus invites us to handle difficult people with curiosity, humility, and zero contempt.

This series is for all of us who've ever thought, "I wish someone would just tell me how to handle this!" No matter what life throws at you, you don’t have to face it empty-handed. Come discover honest hope, practical faith, and the kind of wisdom that actually helps you survive when life gets tough.

We're live every Sunday at 8:30, 10:15, and noon. Learn more and plan your visit at vervecity.church.

Some things are too important not to pass on.

In this special Mother’s Day message from Verve City Church, Josh Crain and Audrey Eisenberg explore one of the biggest questions every parent, mentor, friend, and follower of Jesus eventually faces: How do you pass your faith on to the next generation without forcing it, faking it, or losing heart?

Through the story of Joshua and the Israelites, this message explores the power of remembering, the peril of forgetting, and the gift of living a faith that others can actually see and follow.

Passing on faith isn’t just passing on information... It’s passing on a story, a way of life, an example of what matters most. So whether you’re raising kids, influencing students, mentoring others, or simply trying to live a meaningful life, this message is an invitation to consider: What story are you choosing to live?

📍 Verve City Church exists to help people find life by following Jesus.

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