The Sunday Sessions

A Christian isn't victorious because we never fail. We're victorious because Jesus already won.

Because God is stronger than you, cares more than you know, and is more trustworthy than anyone you've ever known, He will catch you when you fall.

A Christian tastes Jesus for themselves - surrendering to Him as Lord, praying to the Father through Him, and trusting Him with life.

Jesus doesn't wait for us to be fearless before He sends us - He calls us to show His love in how we live, tell others what He's done, and invite them to take a step toward Him.

The life of the faithful person is contrasted with the life of the faithless person.

Psalm 19 - The Discipleship Quick Start by Onalaska Church of Christ

It is summer, and we are in the Psalms with our guest Sam Helgerson.

Because God has generously entrusted every believer with gifts, opportunities, and resources, faithfulness to Jesus means investing what you've been given - not burying it - so that His Kingdom grows.

You are uniquely created by God to uniquely influence and invite others to Christ and His Church.

Our Helper by Onalaska Church of Christ

Being a fisher of people means we influence and invite others to Christ and His Church.

Repentance is not a one-time moment of shame but a daily gift of grace - the ongoing act of trusting Jesus enough to turn around and follow Him.

You are qualified for eternity and purpose not because of anything you've done, but because God sent Jesus to take your sin and give you his righteousness - making you fully fit to receive His inheritance.

Every Christian is a pilgrim - passing through this world with a clear destination to heaven - and the daily choice to follow Jesus rather than living for self.

A Christian is someone so filled with Jesus - the living water - that grace and truth naturally overflow into the lives of the people around them.

When you put your faith in Jesus, you become a completely new person. This means owning your identity, throwing off the old life, and intentionally putting on the character of Jesus every day.

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.