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God loves you exactly as you are, and He loves you far too much to leave you that way. Just like a house that needs remodeling, you don't have to fix everything before Jesus comes in; you simply open the door for Him. What area of your life have you been keeping closed off from Him because you are ashamed of the mess? God's dunamis (dynamite) power is ready to do what you cannot do on your own. Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-277784.htmlWatch at: https://youtu.be/yC5aOgpy-EM
Who you follow shapes who you become. Every habit, every voice, every influence is quietly forming your identity. What are you actually following, and where is it leading you? Is it taking you closer to Him or further away? Jesus does not ask you to have it all figured out before you take the next step. He simply says, "Come and see." Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-277198.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/fttzZauIRvY
God Around the World: Japan - Missions isn't just something we support or somewhere we go. It's who we are. Jesus was sent into the world, drawing close to people with compassion, hope, and good newsand He sends us in the same way. We can pray, give, and go, but we are also called to be the church wherever God has placed us. Where are you being sent to bring the hope of Jesus this week? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-276526.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/2bLwFVz6MJM
Marks Gospel leaves us at the empty tomb with fear, uncertainty, and one big question: What happens next? Jesus is already going ahead, inviting His followers to meet Him thereto love whom He loves and join Him in His mission. Sometimes that mission takes us across the world. Sometimes the world has come across the street. As refugees rebuild their lives right here in Modesto, we have opportunities to offer friendship, hospitality, and the love of Christ. Where is Jesus inviting you to take a next step? Who might He be calling you to welcome? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://chur
God does not call the most qualified, He calls the available. Just as Elisha was interrupted in the middle of an ordinary workday, God still interrupts ordinary people today teachers, parents, retirees, and business owners inviting them into something greater. But before Elisha took one step forward, he burned his plow and left himself no way back. What is the plow in your life that is keeping you from fully saying yes to God? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-275255.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/FsyDQYuA6hc
What if the thing keeping you from stumbling is not your own willpower, but staying close enough to let God hold you steady? Jude reminds us that God is able to keep us from falling, but it requires us to build our faith actively, pray with the Holy Spirit, and show up for the people around us who are doubting. Are you building your faith, or just maintaining it? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-274694.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/TJPhr2zyyrE
What if the biggest threat to your faith is not something you can easily see? Syncretism, the quiet blending of Christian truth with cultural values and opposing beliefs, has been slipping into the church since the very beginning. Jude wrote about it in the first century, and it is just as relevant today. Are there beliefs you hold that you have never actually tested against Scripture? The book of Jude has something important to say about that. Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-274123.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/873iLV6S2y
+ Interview with Scott Nelson, Founding Pastor - Jesus did not wait for people to come to Him. He walked toward them, asked questions, and sat down to eat with them. What if that is exactly what following Jesus is supposed to look like for us too? The manner of Jesus is quiet, patient, and deeply personal. And it is available to every one of us, every single day. Are you making space to come alongside someone who needs hope right now? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-273623.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/M6UWY3Z-NP4
What if the biggest thing standing between you and God's mission is not a lack of calling, but a hula hoop video? Jesus did not choose angels or loudspeakers to spread the good news. He chose ordinary people like you. Every person on earth is equally loved by God, and the message of forgiveness is for all of them. Are you willing to set down the distractions and say yes? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/jILldA8s58M
Chariots of Fire - What does it look like to live with full conviction when the culture around you is pulling in the opposite directionor when you feel the pressure to prove yourself? Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:58 and the story of Eric Liddell in Chariots of Fire, we are reminded to stand steadfast and immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, even when the pressure to compromise is intense. Not just occasionally. Not just when it is convenient. Always. And because Jesus rose from the dead, nothing you do for Him is ever wasted. Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.wind
The Breadwinner - What if the most important thing you could do for a young person is not teach them more, but actually listen to them first? Proverbs 22:6 is not just a parenting verse. It is a call for every one of us to invest in the next generation with intention, patience, and a willingness to truly know who they are. You cannot lead someone somewhere you are not going yourself. Who is one young person in your life you could take one step toward this week? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-271896.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/UK39ObCUu1k
KPop Demon Hunters - What if Netflix's biggest hit actually reveals the secret to overcoming shame? K-Pop Demon Hunters isn't just about girl bands fighting demonsit's about the lies we believe about ourselves. The movie gets halfway to the truth about healing, but what's the missing piece that changes everything? Are you trying to fix shame through self-improvement alone, or is there a deeper solution? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-269475.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/gIOddC3uNiA
The Wizard of Oz - What can The Wizard of Oz teach us about anxiety, courage, and finding our way home? This week, we explored the surprising connection between Dorothy's journey and the biblical story of Joshua. When life's storms hit, it's easy to focus on everything we can't control. But God reminded Joshua to be strong and courageousnot because of his own power, but because God's presence would go with him wherever he went. The same promise is true for us today! Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-269475.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/RpYv5rLNHF0
Psalm 118 reveals a powerful truth that can anchor us through life's challenges: God's faithful love endures forever. This isn't just a comforting phrase but the bedrock of our faith, which remains constant when human love fails. Even in seasons of spiritual numbness or overwhelming circumstances, we can find peace by repeatedly declaring this truth and spending time in solitude with God. What are you repeatedly giving your attention to, and is it drawing you closer to God or further away? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-268541.html Watch at: https:/
Have you ever felt joy slip through your fingers right when you needed it most? Psalm 146 points us toward a deeper kind of joyone that survives disappointment and hard seasons because its anchored in the character of God. Even when we dont feel Him, we can still choose praise. When praise becomes more than a reaction and turns into a choice, it changes the way we walk through pain, uncertainty, and even numbness. Where is God inviting you to practice defiant joy this week? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-267963.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/1hyUSp
A 1950s study found that 75% of people will abandon obvious truth under social pressure. But what if there was a better way to find wisdom than following the crowd? Psalm 119, the Bible's longest chapter (176 verses!), reveals that true wisdom comes from delighting in God's Word. Are you letting culture shape your decisions, or are you anchored in something deeper? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-267777.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/TpSN9c448zY File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/05/18/03/11/53/e21226d6-2f33-4c4f-bf9b-5c9ab7d2
Ever wondered why the Bible includes prayers asking God to slap enemies in the face? The rage (imprecatory) psalms teach us something powerful about bringing our unfiltered emotions to God, who can handle the full range and depth of our emotions. What anger have you been stuffing down and letting fester instead of bringing it to the Lord? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-267092.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/EcZNelRFmfk
What if God actually wants to hear your honest pain instead of your happy mask? Over a third of the Psalms are laments, and even Jesus cried out in anguish. Maybe it's time to stop pretending everything is fine and start bringing your real emotions to the One who can handle them. God is close to the brokenhearted, not distant from them. Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-266469.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/ZVBEpwoKR5M
What if trusting God wasnt just something you believed, but something you could hold onto when life feels overwhelming? Psalm 23 isnt just a comforting poemits a battle cry, reminding us that even in the valley, our Shepherd is with us. Are you trusting Him or trying to lead yourself? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/Rvp5-THF1FU File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/27/03/15/32/32c78a0e-06a4-441a-9d26-65bf905096f9/2026%20Psalms%20Guide--pamphlet.pdf
What if your deepest longings could actually lead you closer to God instead of away from Him? David wrote Psalm 63 while hiding in caves, fleeing for his lifeyet he found God's presence in the wilderness. Sometimes our desert seasons become the very place we discover how near our Savior really is. Are you earnestly searching for what matters most? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/pLA_hlT7ShM File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/20/03/37/55/9f39dc16-01bb-47f0-afa3-
What if filing your taxes could be just as holy as reading your Bible? Psalm 1 reveals how every ordinary moment can become an encounter with God when we delight in His Word. Are you ready to see your daily routine as opportunities for worship? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-264558.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/3kKbnKuaKSg File Downloads: https://dq5pwpg1q8ru0.cloudfront.net/2026/04/13/03/37/07/8ac6c863-ec2b-45bb-b3f1-d445b62c4afc/2026%20Psalms%20Guide--pamphlet.pdf
Easter Sunday represents the ultimate "eucatastrophe"a miraculous turn for the better when all seemed lost. The earthquake at Jesus' tomb was unlike any other seismic event; instead of bringing destruction, it brought joy and life as an angel rolled away the stone to reveal the empty tomb. Our mission as His church is to roll away the stones that keep people from seeing the truth of Jesus' resurrection, sharing both the evidence and experience of His transforming power. Are there areas of fear, disappointment, or resistance in your life that need the earthquake of God's love? Sermon Notes Down
The Kingdom of Jesus doesn't flee from difficultyit steps directly into humanity's darkness to transform it, absorbing violence, mockery, and despair through His crucifixion. The cross teaches us that apparent failure, the death of the King, can become ultimate victory through sacrificial love. What if your greatest defeats are actually where God does His finest work? Sermon Notes https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-262044.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/M0Mwwz0y4W4
On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem not with force, but with humble powergentleness paired with authority, service with strength. He rode in on a donkey, yet confronted corruption, welcomed the outcasts, and healed the broken. This wasnt just another moment in Jesus ministry, it was His inauguration as King! Today we may watch a motorcade instead of laying down our robes for a steed, but Jesus is still present and waiting for us to welcome Him. Are you ready to follow a King who rules through humble power? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net
What if the most valuable treasure in existence was hidden right in front of you? Jesus told two shocking stories about people who discovered something so incredible they joyfully sold everything to get it. The twist? They weren't miserable about giving things upthey were thrilled. What treasure could possibly be worth that kind of radical joy? Sermon Notes Download Sermon Questions https://churchlinkfeeds.blob.core.windows.net/notes/42324/note-262000.html Watch at: https://youtu.be/XA2ZB0Wdgwk
