The Sunday Sessions

When you become a Christian, you didn't just receive forgiveness and the Holy Spirit's presence in your life - you became a living, necessary member of Christ's body, the Church. And that membership calls you to belong (worship together), grow (in community), and serve (with your gifts).

Because Jesus is the light of the world, every Christian already carries His light - and we're called to own that identity, shine it openly, and stay close to the source so the world around us can find its way to Him.

Because Jesus has loved us by seeing us, showing up for us, and believing the best about us - we're called to love each other the same way.

God has made you a jewel - precious, purposeful, and place - so that you will reflect the light of Jesus and find your place within the body of Christ.

A Christian imitates Jesus by walking in love - how we think, talk, and act toward others.

If You Only Knew by Onalaska Church of Christ

A Christian gives cheerfully because they know God is the source of all they have, giving is an act of worship, and God will always provide more to give.

To experience true freedom, you must receive God's forgiveness, believe God's forgiveness, and live in God's forgiveness.

Our guest speaker, Curtis McGinnis from Crossroads Church Partners, spoke to us about how culture influences our minds. He referenced Romans and 2 Corinthians to explain that while we are made new, we are also in the process of renewing our minds. We are living in the already but not yet. So how do we change? How do we live out that new life?

A Christian is an Example. We're called to be an example in our speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.

A Christian is dwelled-in. When Jesus makes His home in our hearts. His presence transforms us, His presence empowers us, and His presence assures us.

A Christian is a citizen of heaven. If you’re a follower of Jesus, heaven isn’t just a place you’re going someday – it’s the place you belong to right now.

B is for Branch by Onalaska Church of Christ

Because of Jesus, a Christian is not a fearful slave trying to earn God's approval, but an adopted child who belongs to God's family, relates to Him as a loving Father, and lives with a secure identity and future.

Because time is a gracious but limited gift from God, we're called to live wisely with eternity in mind - redeeming every moment by investing our lives in what matters most.

God invites ordinary people to participate in His extraordinary plan - and our response determines whether we are spectators or contributors.

When God seems quiet or absent, He is still present and actively working, often building faith, preparing believers, or workings in ways that we cannot see.

God invites us to bring our questions - and He gives us evidence to trust that the story of Jesus is absolutely true.

You find your God-given purpose not by waiting for a bigger moment, but by faithfully pouring yourself out in love, trust, and service right where God has placed you.

God doesn't shame us for our anxiety; He meets us in it. Through prayer, perspective, and the promises of His Word, we can experience peace that surpasses understanding - even when life feels overwhelming.

Gossip may seem harmless, but Scripture reveals it as a heart issue that destroys trust, divides community, and dishonors God. When our words tear others down, we step out of step with the Spirit. God calls us to use our words to heal, not to harm.

Join us for a mission focus look into Psalm 67 with our guest speaker from GNPI.

Jesus weeps because He longs for people to experience the peace, purity, and presence of God— but when we harden our hearts or misplace our priorities, we miss the very Savior who came to save us.

Jesus is the King who deserves our praise – not because He gives us what we want, but because He is who we need.

Our guest speaker Rusty Hedger continues our series in Luke 19 with the Parable of the Ten Minas. Jesus is going to come back one day and he's going to ask what did you do with what I gave you?

Jesus seeks and saves the lost, no matter how far they've wandered. Our response is repentance that leads to transformation.

Healthy families grow out of healthy communication. When we are quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry, we reflect Christ in our homes and create an atmosphere where love and faith can flourish.

"The greater our understanding and fear of God's wrath, the greater our understanding and appreciation of God's mercy and love in sending Christ to redeem us." -Bill Daily

Following Jesus requires surrendering what we cannot keep to gain what we cannot lose.

Righteousness isn't found in ourselves. We are "justified" or declared righteous by God based on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the Cross. It is only by God's grace through faith in Jesus that we are saved.

Our faith is strengthened when we persevere in prayer, trusting that God hears and will answer in His timing and in His way.

When life is unclear, we can seek God's will with humility and hope.

When you feel overwhelmed, God is not far - He's your refuge, your listener, and your deliverer.

When life gets hard, when people are unjust, and when evil feels overwhelming - God is still your help.

God sees, knows, and loves us personally - even in our darkest thoughts or moments.

The Holy Spirit is our God Positioning Spirit. He already knows where we are spiritually, and He knows when we have wandered off and have turned away from God. And He knows precisely how to get us back on the right path to God who is already waiting for us.

True preparedness for Jesus' return begins in the heart, shapes how we live each day, and requires letting go of anything that keeps us from fully following Jesus.

True thankfulness begins with awareness, expresses itself through action, and draws us into deeper relationship with Jesus.

Followers of Jesus are called to be agents of forgiveness and to serve faithfully, not because it's easy, but because that's what really matters.

How we use wealth reveals what we believe about eternity - and where we will spend it.

How we steward what we have now shows what we truly treasure - and it shapes our eternity.

Jesus shed his blood and gave his life for our sins so that we wouldn't have to experience spiritual death and eternal separation from God. Jesus is the source of life, not death.

For God, nothing less than total freedom and wholehearted worship will do. Just as He called His people out of slavery in Egypt, He calls us out of our bondage to sin.

From the life of Moses, we learn that God calls in His TIMING and in His WAY, God uses IMPERFECT people for His MISSION, and God EQUIPS those He CALLS.

Do you know that God is always with you and really knows you? Have you ever tried to run or hide from Him? Our guest speaker David Upchurch shares Psalm 139 to reminds us that God really knows us.

In Luke 14, we see Jesus dealing with five different kinds of people and exposing what was false in their hearts. From the hearts of the people in the crowd, we learn to not be divided in our devotion. Following Jesus is costly, but He is worth it.

In Luke 14, we see Jesus dealing with five different kinds of people and exposing what was false in their hearts. From the heart of the host, we learn that God wants us to serve without expecting anything in return. From the heart of the Jews, we learn to not allow worldly distractions to keep us from God.

In Luke 14, we see Jesus dealing with five different kinds of people and exposing what was false in their hearts. From the Pharisee and his guests, we learn to value people over power and humility over the recognition of others.

This message will show us what it means to be a member of God's Church (One Body with Many Parts), why every member is essential, and how we can live out our God-given roles.

Deacons are the servants of the church who lead with their works. They lead alongside the elders as a vital part of the body.