Access Church is a local church in Jacksonville, Florida, that is modeled after North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. We share the same mission, values, and strategy, as well as the practical, biblical teaching of Andy Stanley and Rich Barrett. Visit AccessChurch.org for service times and directions.
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Why is it so hard to become the person we want to be? This message takes an honest look at our struggle to follow through on our commitments and challenges us to consider a different path—one that isn’t driven by willpower alone. As we continue our series, What Our World Needs Now, we’ll discover how a Spirit-led life produces the kind of character our world desperately needs.
Everyone wants to be a good person—but who gets to define what “good” actually means? In this message, we examine one of the fruit of the Spirit and wrestle with some of life’s biggest questions about goodness, purpose, and the character of God. Discover why shifting your perspective can change the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you.
In this message from our What the World Needs Now series, we explore how kindness can transform the way we view others, navigate difficult situations, and represent Christ in our everyday relationships. You’ll be challenged to consider what people experience when they’re in your presence—and how living more like Jesus can make a lasting impact.
Everyone has a breaking point—but what if our shortest fuse points to one of our greatest opportunities for growth? This week, we continue our What the World Needs Now series by exploring a quality that affects every relationship we have. Through practical stories and biblical insight, we’ll discover why this isn’t simply about trying harder, but about allowing God to shape something deeper within us.
Jesus never said life would be easy, but he did promise us a path that leads to peace.
Jesus promised that a consistent, constant, and steady joy can be ours. And fortunately, he also tells us how.
The Holy Spirit was given to us not so we could be more spiritual, but so we could become more mature.
Family life can be beautiful, complicated, exhausting, and meaningful all at the same time. In this Father’s Day message, we talk about intentional parenting, the role of spiritual influence, and how small moments can become meaningful waypoints in the lives of the next generation.
We all fall short sometimes. How we respond to temptations and frustrations can affect our well-being and relationships. What would happen if we brought our struggles into the light and invited others in?
Everyone has a worldview. It governs your beliefs, decisions, and behaviors. You owe it to yourself to be honest about your source of truth because that will ultimately govern your life.
What’s really going on in the world? The reality is that something is governing your life — and it’s not you.
Church can get weird, and sometimes the things meant to make us faithful can slowly pull us off mission. In this message from week six of Ekklesia, we explore what Jesus was most concerned about for his followers, why conflict matters more than we often realize, and how the way we treat one another can either strengthen or weaken our witness.
What happens when followers of Jesus stop taking the church for granted? In this message from part five of Ekklesia, we revisit the early days of the Jesus movement and the people who risked everything to carry the good news forward. Through stories of courage, persecution, transformation, and mission, this episode invites us to rediscover the wonder of what God began through the church and what He may still want to do through us today.
In this episode of Ekklesia, we look at the church through the eyes of someone walking in for the very first time. This message explores belonging, invitation, healing, and the generational impact of ordinary people who choose to engage with what God is doing through the local church.
The church was never meant to be just a place people attend. In this message, we look at the vision Jesus cast for His people, the boldness of the early believers, and the powerful beginning of a movement that was designed to reach far beyond one city, one culture, or one generation.
What was the church meant to be from the very beginning? This message explores the origins of the church, the tension between movement and institution, and why getting this right still matters so much today. It is an honest and hopeful look at faith, belonging, influence, and the kind of witness that points people back to Jesus.
Faith does not always come easily, and the Easter story does not ignore that. In this message, we look at the firsthand accounts of Jesus’ followers, the skepticism of the early witnesses, and the honest questions raised by Thomas and others in the days surrounding the empty tomb. It’s a thoughtful invitation to consider why the resurrection has mattered for 2,000 years and why it still matters now.
Parenting has to be the most challenging job on the planet, and that’s because so much is at stake! We want so much for our kids, and we want to be the best parents we can be for them. At Access Church, we believe that God designed you to be a great parent. We’ve helped hundreds of parents lead their kids into growing relationships with Jesus, and we’d love to help you, too! You don’t have to parent alone. Our church is here to help, and in this message we’ll talk about how we plan to do that.
In the closing message of Living in Denial, we take an honest look at self-reliance, spiritual striving, and the tension between knowing about faith and actually stepping into it. This conversation invites listeners to consider what it means to stop clinging to control, move beyond surface-level religion, and make room for real transformation.
Why do we keep responding in ways we already know will hurt us and the people around us? In this message from Living in Denial, we take an honest look at the pull of our natural reactions, the struggle to let go of self, and the invitation Jesus gives us to live another way.
We all live in denial about something, from small habits to deeper struggles we would rather keep hidden. In this message, we look at the words of Jesus and the surprising path He lays out for anyone who wants to truly follow Him. It is a practical and personal challenge to examine what is happening beneath the surface and consider what freedom might look like on the other side of surrender.
What if the thing you’ve dismissed as “small” is actually essential? This week’s message looks at how our unique wiring, gifts, and placement matter more than we realize—and how comparison and insecurity can quietly pull us off course. You’ll also hear an encouraging real-life story and a practical framework for making consistent, meaningful deposits that strengthen the people around you and help your life make a difference.
Where did baptism come from, and what does it really mean for followers of Jesus today? In this episode, we dig into the history and meaning behind one of Christianity’s most powerful — and often misunderstood — practices. From first-century Jewish tradition to the Jordan River to your own story, discover why this ancient act is still deeply relevant and why your personal faith was never meant to stay private.
What if the biggest obstacles in our spiritual life aren’t external, but internal? In this episode, we continue the Check Your Heart series by looking at how Jesus addressed people who were doing all the right things—but still missing something essential. This message pushes past surface-level faith and asks what it really looks like to live from a transformed heart in everyday life.
We all have appetites—and they all speak the same word: “more.” In week two of Check Your Heart, we explore the tension between now vs. later, why Jesus talks so directly about money in Matthew 6, and how our choices around treasure, focus, and worry can reveal what’s happening beneath the surface.
