Witness - Awe and Wonder - Dan Ohlerking

Witness - Awe and Wonder - Dan Ohlerking

When's the last time you were truly filled with awe? Not just impressed, but genuinely amazed by what God is doing around you? This Sunday, Dan from Children's Cup challenged us to become "treasure seekers" - people who look for the beauty and value God has placed in everyone around us. From kids in Belize finding hope through a simple meal, to a mom in Mexico whose life was transformed because someone refused to walk past her barren field. The early church in Acts 2:42-43 devoted themselves to teaching, fellowship, and prayer - and EVERYONE was filled with awe. Not because of the miracles, but their awakened hearts created the environment for miracles to happen. Here's your challenge this week: Be a noticer. Look for the treasure in the person driving too slow, the neighbor you pass by, the coworker who frustrates you. God has planted hidden gardens everywhere - will you help them bloom?

Filled - All Were Filled - Ps. Aaron Snow

What happens when heaven meets earth? On the Day of Pentecost, a sound like a mighty rushing wind filled the room, tongues of fire fell, and 120 ordinary people became extraordinary witnesses. This wasn't strange—it was the fulfillment of God's promise. The same Holy Spirit that breathed life into creation, that led Israel through the wilderness, that filled Jesus at His baptism, is available to YOU today. Not reserved for a select few, but for ALL who would receive. You don't need a theology degree to share your story—you just need to be filled with power. Here's the truth: you can't give away what you haven't received. Before we can be effective witnesses, we must acknowledge our emptiness and allow God to fill us afresh. The world is waiting for your good news, spoken in a language only you can share. Holy Spirit, come and fill us again.

Witness - For the Sake of Others - Ps. Aaron Snow

We've been confused about the mission. For too long, the church has been busy building while Jesus said HE would build His church. Our job? Go make disciples. Matthew 28:18-20 isn't a suggestion—it's our assignment. Jesus didn't call us to wait for people to come to us. He called us to GO. Your workplace, your neighborhood, your coffee shop—these are your mission fields. You don't need a theology degree. You just need your story and the Holy Spirit's power. This summer we're diving into Acts and learning what it means to be FILLED, SCATTERED, and SENT. Formation isn't just for you—it's for the sake of others. Who's in your Jerusalem? Your Judea? Your Samaria? The Great Commission is still the mission statement of the church, and it belongs to every ordinary person willing to share extraordinary good news. Witness isn't a spiritual gift some have and others don't. It's the commission of the church. The only question is: will we live like it?

Witness - Pentecost - Lincoln Snow

The green pasture isn't your destination—it's your launch pad. This Pentecost Sunday, Lincoln Snow reminded us that we're filled to GO, not filled to stay comfortable. Acts 1:8 promises: "You will receive POWER when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses." The pattern is clear: we're filled in the pasture, then sent into the valley. Not someday. Not when we feel ready enough. When the Spirit comes. Are you stuck in complacency, afraid to leave the comfort? Or rushing into the valley before your roots go deep? The pasture is where we're restored and equipped. The valley is where we use that power. Both matter. But staying in the pasture forever? That's not the assignment. The valley isn't ready for Purpose Church. Let's be witnesses right here, right now in our workplaces, schools, and streets. You've been filled. Now go.

Abide - Bear Much Fruit - Ps Aaron

What does a life fully connected to Jesus actually look like? After six weeks in our Abide series, we're discovering that staying connected to the Vine produces something beautiful: the fruit of the Spirit. Jesus mentions fruit NINE times in John 15. Paul lists NINE expressions of the Spirit's fruit in Galatians 5:22-23: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This isn't coincidence—it's intentional. When we abide in Christ, He forms us into a people of love. The question isn't whether you're trying harder or doing more. It's this: Are you becoming more loving? Would the people closest to you say you're growing in patience, kindness, and peace? That's the fruit of abiding. You didn't manufacture it—God grew it in you as you remained connected to Him. The vine is open. The invitation to abide in His love is for anyone willing to come and stay.