Buckhead Church

Some of the most dangerous problems are the ones we don’t even realize we have. In week two of On Time God, we'll explore the older brother in Luke 15 and uncover how it’s possible to appear close to God on the outside while being far from His heart on the inside. Whether you feel far from God or like you’ve “never left,” His grace is available to you.

Ever feel like you’ve gone too far to come back? In week one of On Time God, we look at Jesus’ story in Gospel of Luke 15 and discover a powerful truth: you are not too far gone. Before the Prodigal son could fix anything, his father was already running toward him. That’s the heart of God: He meets you right where you are, with grace you don’t have to earn and love that never runs out.

Healthy relationships aren’t built on rules, but they can’t survive without a particular one. And it’s a rule that removes every loophole.

The secret to stronger relationships isn’t being understood, but choosing to put someone else first, even when they don’t deserve it.

Every conflict feels like it’s about what someone else did, but the real source runs deeper and it’s hard to admit.

The story of Jesus didn’t begin with confident believers. It began with disillusioned followers who walked away, only to be pulled back by something they couldn’t ignore.

The gap between skepticism and faith starts to close when Christianity is viewed through the lens of history. In this conversation with Andy Stanley and John Dickson, the story of Jesus is presented as something meant to be investigated, not avoided.

Jesus regularly challenged people’s assumptions about both wealth and eternity, and when he did so it revealed that the way we handle what’s temporary points to what we truly believe is permanent.

Many people experience faith primarily as something they attend or consume. But the moments that deepen faith most often come when we begin giving it away.

It’s easy to assume that prosperity leads to generosity. But many times the opposite is true—generosity becomes the turning point that leads to prosperity.

One year ago, we kicked off our generosity initiative across our Atlanta-area churches. What if we’re not just making progress—but crossing into a defining moment?

In John 11, the story of Lazarus confronts the common misconception that our circumstances reveal God’s heart, reminding us that delay, disappointment, and grief are not evidence of God’s absence. Even in the pain, Jesus weeps with Mary and Martha, demonstrating that God is compassionate and present before He is powerful. Ultimately, Lazarus’ resurrection -- and the cross that follows -- prove that God’s heart is revealed in Christ, not in our circumstances.

Misconceptions do not just exist in our minds; they linger into our thoughts, informing our actions, and begin to steer the direction of our lives. In part 1 of this series, we are looking at the misconception that following Jesus means I will no longer struggle with sin. We will explore how breaking free from this misconception can free us to experience more of the full and fulfilling life that Jesus offers.

We often assume purpose requires perfection, while Jesus points to a kind of completeness that comes through growth, not flawlessness.

In a world full of opinions and advice, where do we go when our questions are personal, painful, and unresolved?

People aren’t avoiding church because they don’t have needs, but because they’re unsure church is a safe place to be honest about them.

We take values like human dignity, compassion, and justice for granted today, but they only feel obvious because the church first introduced them.

Christmas marks the arrival of a solution to an unsolvable problem—how to stand before God when obedience isn't good enough.

No one was looking for God to appear in person, yet Jesus came to make the invisible God unmistakably known.

It's common to feel a tug-of-war between inner anxiety and recognizing God's nearness. In this conversation with Andy Stanley and Steve Cuss, we're invited to consider some false needs that may be steering our reactions.

First-century Israel expected a king who would overthrow Rome. Jesus offered a kingdom far bigger—and he had to redefine “Messiah” before they could see it.

In Can I Get A Witness Part 2, we will look at a story that many people found hard to believe. It is a story that is marked by two words that have the power to transform your life and those around you. You are invited to come and see and you may just leave with the courage to go and tell.

We live in a world where we’ve witnessed extraordinary things—innovation, cultural change, and rapid technological growth. Many of us, or people we know, have seen pivotal moments in history. But there’s a difference between witnessing something and bearing witness to it. One is passive. The other is active—and has the power to change us and the world around us. This is how the Jesus-movement began. Not with pressure, persuasion, or argument—but with a simple invitation: come and see.

We set out to build a church where the convinced and the curious could belong.

It’s one thing to trust God when you’ve lost control; it’s another to resist acting like God once you’ve gained it.

When life goes from bad to worse, will you simply react—or respond as if God is still with you?

Join us as we kick off Be Rich Serve with a panel discussion featuring Joel Thomas and leaders from our local nonprofit partner organizations.

The hardest part of waiting isn’t always the delay itself. Sometimes it’s the uncertainty of why God seems absent when we need him most.

We’re convinced that if we just do the right things, life will turn out the way we want—but what do you do when the formula breaks and you’re left waiting, powerless, and discontent?

Andy Stanley’s conversation with Bruce Deel highlights the inspiring work of City of Refuge, a Be Rich partner dedicated to moving people from crisis to independence.

Not everyone will have the opportunity to be famous, but everyone has the opportunity to be great.

Family can be both the most rewarding and most challenging part of life. The challenge is accepting the messy “real” while still aiming for God’s “ideal.”

People miss or dismiss Jesus sometimes, but when they do it’s usually for an unnecessary reason.

We don’t miss out in life because opportunities aren’t there—we miss out because we let deception, distraction, or disobedience rob us of them.

Life is better connected—because spiritual growth, care, and accountability happen in relationships, not in rows.

If you’re curious, cautious, or somewhere in between, the Spirit invites you to lean in, let go, and be led.

When we choose to fight our battles on our knees, we surrender control and invite God to do what only he can do.

Whatever picture we have of God isn’t enough.

Our trials, temptations, and tension shape us—and they have a way of revealing who or what we’re truly depending on.

James opens his letter to suffering believers with a bold challenge: “Consider it pure joy when you face trials.” In a comfort-obsessed world, that sounds outrageous—but James insists that trials grow perseverance, and perseverance matures us. Instead of seeking escape, we’re called to let the tension shape us and ask God for wisdom, not just relief. Real wisdom leads to peace, humility, and growth, even when life feels unfair. Often, the breakthrough we want around us starts with a change within us. Discomfort may be painful—but it’s also where God does His deepest and most transformative work.

In a world that constantly pushes us toward comfort, convenience, and the path of least resistance, Jesus invites us into something deeper—something harder. But what if the hard path is actually the best one? What if growth, purpose, and true joy are found not in avoiding struggle, but in embracing it? In this message, we’ll explore what it means to choose hard—to intentionally walk the narrow road of faith, obedience, and sacrifice. Joel Thomas presents a message to help us discover that choosing hard isn't about being reckless—it's about being courageous. And it’s often the very place where God does His greatest work in us.

In Do Not Disturb: Part 3, we continue our exploration of spiritual practices that cultivate sustainable life rhythms. In this message, Matt Noblitt delves into the transformative power of pursuing and embodying healthy community—highlighting the deep richness that emerges when we allow ourselves to be supported by others and, in turn, offer ourselves in support of those around us.

We often operate under the assumption that more is always better. However, through the practice of fasting, we can begin to retrain our desires, create the necessary margin to appreciate the value of space, and slow down enough to realize that true abundance often comes from placing our trust in God—especially through rest.

Drawing from the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38–42, Matt Noblitt explores the vital role of spiritual practices in our lives and demonstrates how they can be meaningfully integrated into even the busiest of schedules, despite the many distractions we face.

God doesn’t size you up and write you off—and neither should you. In God's eyes, you're invited to move forward, not remain stuck in the past.

The resurrection isn’t just a story—it’s the event that launched a movement and changed everything. If Jesus really rose from the dead, his resurrection has real implications for your life, your faith, and your future. In this Easter message, we talk about this event, why we celebrate it, and why it is the anchor for everything we believe.