Episodes
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Run it Back
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | QUIET gODS Series When we prioritize ease over obedience, comfort quickly becomes a subtle idol that edits our past, distorts our present blessings, and sickens our future. Drawing from Israel’s longing to return to Egypt in Numbers 11, this message reveals how demanding...
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Who Decides What’s Fitting
Pastor Carlos Hijar | QUIET gODS Series When we trust our own judgment over God's authority, we subtly crown ourselves as gods by determining what is right and hiding our flaws behind self-made coverings. Real freedom begins when we stop managing our image and allow the searching truth of God's...
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Hard Pass
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | QUIET gODS Series In this message, we explore what happens when we run ahead of God's plan and try to force outcomes in our own strength. By examining scriptural examples like Ahimaaz and David, we discover that true alignment with God requires the convergence of calling,...
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The Art of Being Believed
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | What Makes Jesus Mad? Series In this message, Jesus' strong rebuke of religious hypocrisy reveals that true faith prioritizes inward integrity over outward appearance. Because our words serve as the ultimate mirror of our character, we are called to speak intentionally,...
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Get Out of the Frame
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | What Makes Jesus Mad? Series Spiritual exhaustion often stems from living misaligned—carrying burdens you were never meant to hold and performing an identity instead of resting in one. Drawing from the ministry of John the Baptist, this sermon outlines five key lifestyle...
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Mucho Take it Easy
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | What Makes Jesus Mad? Series In this message, we explore Mark 3 to see how religious leaders prioritized strict legalism over human suffering, sparking Jesus' righteous anger at their hardened hearts. By examining first-century rabbinic traditions, we discover how Jesus...
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Hear God's Word. Do God's Word.
Guest Pastor Jason Robinson | Southstone Church Katy, TX This message explores the biblical relationship between faith and finances, revealing that God doesn't object to wealth—only to money controlling our hearts. Rooted in the truth that God owns everything and we are merely stewards, the…
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Whatever God Tells Us To Do - Do It!
Pastor Aaron Grijalva | Giants Series Drawing from the life of Noah, this message explores what it truly means to listen to God and respond with immediate, radical obedience. It unpacks the timeline of God's commands while exposing the three major obstacles—fear, misunderstanding, and pride—that...
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A Giant of the Faith
Next Gen Sunday Drawing from the life of Joseph, this message explores how genuine faith equips us to navigate life’s greatest tests—from the isolation of the pit to the temptations of Potiphar's house and prison. By taking personal responsibility, fleeing sin, and acknowledging God’s constant...
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When What You Have is Not Enough
Guest Pastor Justin Jenkins | Giants Series When facing overwhelming giants and feeling completely inadequate, it is easy to question where God is in the midst of our struggles. However, God does not view our limitations as deficiencies but as opportunities to display His power as we move forward...
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What Would They Say To Us?
Drawing from the story of Esther, this message reveals how God’s hidden hand works behind the scenes to position us for a greater purpose. Walking into your God-given destiny requires recognizing His unearned favor, acting with courage despite fear, and relying fully on God through prayer and...
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Never Lose Your Worship
Pastor Tabby Powell | Giants Series Before David ever faced Goliath in public, his heart was forged through private worship and devotion to God. This sermon explores how a life anchored in worship shifts our perspective, shifts our focus toward God’s power, and restores us even in our greatest...
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Haters Gonna Hate
In this powerful conclusion to the Blessed series, we explore Matthew 5:10 and what it truly means to face persecution and pressure for living righteously. Rather than being a sign that something has gone wrong, facing trials and opposition is proof that your faith is genuine and that you are...
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Do You Want a Peace of Me?
In this message from the Beatitudes series, we explore Matthew 5:9 to discover that true biblical peacemaking is an active pursuit rather than passive avoidance or appeasement. Because unresolved conflict with others directly impacts our relationship with God, we are challenged to move past our...
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Pure As Can Be
In this message from week six of the Beatitudes series, we dive into Matthew 5:8 to discover that having a "pure heart" is ultimately about living a life of uncompromised, biblical integrity. By examining the blessings of a pure heart, we learn that true integrity secures our calling and...
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Lord Have Mercy
In week 5 of our Beatitudes series, we dive into Matthew 5:7 to explore how biblical mercy is a powerful act of loyal love meant for the broken rather than a reward for the perfect. By looking at how Jesus chose restoration over judgment for the woman caught in adultery, we uncover the crucial...
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You Are What You Eat
In week 4 of the Beatitudes series, Pastor Tabby delivers a powerful message on what it truly means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. The sermon breaks down how righteousness is both our position in Christ and a daily practice, offering five practical ways to keep our spiritual appetite...
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Meekness isn't Weakness
In week three of our Beatitudes series, we flip the script on a world that equates power with aggression by revealing that biblical meekness is actually strength under control. Diving into Matthew 5:5, we explore how true gentleness possesses the unique power to defuse intense conflict, win quiet...
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Sunday Mourning
In this message, we debunk the myth that Christians have to suppress their pain. Drawing from Matthew 5:4 and the story of Lazarus, discover how God comforts us through community, grieves alongside us in our sorrow, and uses our seasons of mourning to grow our faith.
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It All Depends
At the kickoff of our Beatitudes series, we explore why true happiness—makario—isn't about self-sufficiency, but about total dependence on God. By diving into Matthew 5 and the promise of being "poor in spirit," we learn to trade our limited resources for His infinite abundance. This message...
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Fighting to Win
In this "Love Song" series finale, guest Pastor Todd Hendricks reveals that while every couple fights, great marriages learn to fight with grace and wisdom. By exploring the four main causes of conflict and the "10 Commandments of Fighting," this message provides practical, biblical tools to...
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Romance
Romance often fades when we stop positioning ourselves to win our partner's heart, but the "Triangular Model of Love" reminds us that commitment and friendship aren't enough without active pursuit. This teaching provides a clear checklist of "little things" for both husbands and wives that bridge...
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Forever is a Long Time
In week two of the series, Love Songs, we explore God’s original intent for lifelong commitment by examining the Triangular Model of Love through the lens of Matthew 19 and Hosea 2. It challenges believers to move away from a "fence-finding" mindset that seeks exits and instead embrace a...
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Let's Be Friends
In the kickoff of our "Love Song" series, we explore why a deep, intentional friendship is the most important foundation for any marriage. Drawing from the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis, we break down three practical keys to help you move past "just getting by" and into a relationship built on...
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He isn't Here
In this Easter message, we move beyond the history of the empty tomb to experience the power of the Resurrection in our daily lives. Drawing from Luke 24, we explore how the Resurrection provides both Presence and Possibility. Because Jesus is alive, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us through...
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Make the Most of Every Opportunity
In Week 7 of the "Life on Purpose" series, we explore what it truly means to make the most of every opportunity. Drawing from Colossians 4:5-6, we learn that every interaction is a chance to reflect Christ. True "purpose" isn't just about big milestones; it's about how we act toward others in the...
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Purpose in Your Family
In Week 6 of our Life on Purpose series with Pastor Jeff Little, we explore how our homes can become a powerful reflection of Christ’s love. By trading our natural family history for a biblical perspective, we gain the power to break old cycles and lead our households with intentionality. This...
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Purpose in Our Work
n Week 5 of our Life on Purpose series, we explore how to turn your career into a calling. Using the story of Joseph, we break down the 5 Keys to Promotability: Audacity, Likability, Trustworthiness, Growth, and Integrity. Whether you’re in a corner office or the breakroom, learn how to do the...
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Purpose in Conflict
Worry is a heavy burden, but it doesn't have to dominate your life. In this message, we explore how to live "On Purpose" by navigating internal and external conflict through the lens of Scripture. Join us as we discuss three practical ways to overcome anxiety: prioritizing intentional time with...
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Purpose in Our Relationships
Are you just attending church, or do you actually belong? In Week 3 of our "Life on Purpose" series, we dive into the "Breath and Bones" of biblical community. Discover the 6 practical ways to win in your spiritual family, from "washing the dishes" of service to "owning the yard" of stewardship....
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Purpose in Our Thoughts
Your life moves in the direction of your strongest thoughts. In Week 2 of our "Life on Purpose" series, we dive into Colossians to explore how to "set our minds on things above." We often try to fix our actions without addressing our thinking, but scripture tells us that as a person thinks in…
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Purpose with Our Relationship with God
In this episode, we kick off our "Life On Purpose" series by redefining what it means to be in a relationship with God. Many of us view salvation as a past event—a "street we wander"—rather than a path we walk. Key Takeaways from this Episode: Event vs. Process: Understanding that we must both...
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Is God Cruel?
In Week 4 of our series, "The God You Thought You Knew," we tackle the difficult question: Is God actually cruel? From the plagues of Egypt to the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart, we explore how God dismantles false idols to reveal His true character. Discover how God uses "Love Languages"—including...
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Is God Distant?
Does God feel far away? Often, the distance we feel isn't because God moved, but because of our "position" toward Him. In this message, we break down why living for, under, over, or from God actually keeps us separated from Him.
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Is God Uninterested?
In a world of constant change, where can we find a foundation that lasts? In this message, we explore how to anchor our faith in the eternal truth of God’s Word rather than our shifting feelings or circumstances. Learn how to trust God’s timing and stand firm through every season of life.
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Is God Limited?
What if the way you see God is limiting what you experience from Him?In Week 1 of The God You Thought You Knew, Pastor Aaron challenges the belief that God is limited and reveals the truth of His immeasurable power—power that works for us, through us, and in us.Drawing from Isaiah 40, Ephesians…
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Heart Posture
How you start matters. You don’t win a race just by running harder at the finish line; you win by positioning yourself correctly at the starting blocks. In this message, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 to discover how our internal "heart posture" determines our external trajectory.To win the...
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Hope
In Arrival Week 3, we explore the Advent theme of Hope—a confident assurance rooted in Christ, not circumstances. Drawing from Romans 8, we’re reminded that our sins are forgiven, God is working for our good, the Spirit helps us in our weakness, and Jesus is interceding for us. No matter what we...
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Love
Pastor Aaron continues our Arrival series by exploring the heart of Advent — love. Advent means arrival, and in this message we’re reminded that God didn’t just send love… God IS love. Through 1 John 4, we see how God’s love was fully revealed in Jesus, and how that love is meant to shape how we...
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Heavenly Peace
In week one of the Arrival series, we explore what it means to find “Heavenly Peace” in a world filled with comparison, overload, and hurry. Discover how Advent helps us look backward, inward, and forward—and how creating margin in our time, emotions, and finances opens the door to the true peace...
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Fear of the Storm
Phobia Series Week Four
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Rejection
Phobia Series Week Three
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Fear of Hurt
Phobia Series Week Two
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Fear
Phobia Series Week One
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Tithing
Worth It Series Week Three
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How to Manage
Worth It Week Two
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How to be Generous
Worth It Series - Week One
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How to be Wise with Grace
Extra Grace Required Series Part Three
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