Seven Marks Church Messages

The Familiar Stranger, Part 2: God in Everyday Life | PAUL CROUTHAMEL

For a lot of people, the Holy Spirit feels confusing, distant, or difficult to explain. Maybe you've heard about Him your whole life but never really understood who He is or why He matters. In week two of The Familiar Stranger, we explore how the Holy Spirit is not a strange force or vague feeling, but the personal presence of God with us and in us. Jesus described the Holy Spirit as a helper, comforter, guide, and advocate who walks with us through everyday life. If you've ever felt spiritually disconnected, uncertain, or just curious about what it actually means to experience God personally, this message explores how the Spirit of God meets us in ordinary moments and invites us into a deeper relationship with Him.

The Familiar Stranger, Part 1: The Breath of Life | PAUL CROUTHAMEL

For a lot of people, the Holy Spirit feels confusing, distant, or hard to explain. Maybe you've heard people talk about "feeling God" or being "led by the Spirit," but honestly, it still feels unfamiliar. This message explores why that disconnect exists and what Scripture actually says about the Spirit of God. In week one of The Familiar Stranger, we look at the Holy Spirit not as a strange force in the background, but as the active presence of God throughout creation, throughout history, and even in our everyday lives. From Genesis to Jesus, the Bible paints a picture of a God who is closer and more involved than many of us realize. Whether you've followed Jesus for years or you're still figuring out what you believe, this message is an invitation to slow down, rethink what you've assumed about the Holy Spirit, and become more aware of God's presence in your life.

It Matters, Part 4: Why Am I Still Struggling? | SCOTT QUINN

Life doesn't magically get easier just because you believe in something bigger. Even after Easter, even after hope, we still face pain, confusion, and seasons that feel like we're just trying to survive. This message explores what it means to live in the "wilderness" — that space between where we are and where we want to be. Through real stories and the life of Elijah, we see that struggle isn't failure. It's often where formation happens, where God meets us in quiet, unexpected ways, not always in big moments but in a whisper. If you've ever wondered why life still feels heavy, or where God is in the middle of it, this is for you. There's a way to keep going, even here.

It Matters, Part 3: What Happens Around a Table? | JOSH VIA

What really happens around a table? For most of us, it's where conversations happen, relationships grow, and people start to feel like family. But what if there's more going on than we realize? On the night before His death, Jesus gathered His closest friends around a table. What looked like a simple meal became something much deeper. It was about belonging, identity, and being part of something bigger than yourself. In this message, we explore why that moment still matters today. And how what happens around a table might actually shape who you're becoming.

It Matters, Part 2: Who Are You, Really? | PAUL CROUTHAMEL

We all spend our lives trying to figure out who we are. Our background, our success, our failures, even what others think about us all start to shape our identity. But what if we've been looking in the wrong place the whole time? In this message, we explore how our search for identity often leaves us restless and why the resurrection of Jesus speaks directly into that struggle. Through the story of Exodus and the picture of baptism, we see that identity isn't something we build from the outside in. It's something we receive. If you've ever wrestled with who you are or wondered if there's more to your story, this message invites you to see yourself in a completely new way.