Journey Church Sermons

For You Page Week 7 - Who are you following?

Every day, we face a constant stream of noise, temptation, and competing voices all demanding our attention and allegiance. Just as Jesus was tempted in the wilderness with offers of power, fame, and fortune, we face those same temptations in modern forms. The enemy uses different bait for different people, but the goal is always the same: to pull us away from God. God, however, is never silent. He speaks through Scripture, through dreams and visions, and through the people He places in our lives. Every believer has also been given a spiritual gift, and withholding it affects not just ourselves but everyone around us who needed what only we could offer. No matter what season you are in, God has a plan for your future and a hope that does not fade. The choice before us each day is simple but serious: who will you follow?

For You Page Week 6 - #Squad

The people closest to you are quietly shaping your character, your faith, and your future. Scripture is clear that bad company corrupts good character, and walking with the wise makes you wise. But healthy community is not just about having people around you. It is about having people who are actively helping you grow closer to Jesus. Like the four friends in Mark 2 who carried a paralyzed man through a roof to reach Jesus, we are called to be the kind of people who carry others toward Him. The New Testament is filled with commands that cannot be obeyed alone, reminding us that Christianity is not just something we believe but something we live together. Whether you need to find your people, become a better community member, or make more room at the table, the call is the same. Take one step toward someone this week.

For You Page Week 5 - Father's Day

Legacy is not built in a single moment. It is shaped by thousands of small choices, quiet sacrifices, and the faith we either model or fail to model for those watching us. What a father models, a child often multiplies, and that includes both the blessings and the wounds. Even when a father is absent, God does not leave a gap unfilled. He steps in as the ultimate Father, giving identity before assignment and love before performance. The goal is not perfection but faithfulness. Faithfulness to God, to family, and to the calling entrusted to us. We are not called to be generational repeats. We are called to be generational turning points.

For You Page Week 4 - #throwbackthursday

We all have a past that sometimes feels overwhelming, but God doesn't want us trapped there. While our past can explain us, it doesn't define us. The Apostle Paul understood this when he wrote about forgetting what lies behind and pressing forward. Jesus didn't come just to repair our past but to redeem it completely. Instead of ruminating on past failures, we can choose to remember God's faithfulness through every storm. The same God who rescued us before will rescue us again.

For You Page Week 3 - #Unfiltered

In our social media world, we've become experts at filtering ourselves, and many bring this same approach to their relationship with God. We present polished versions of ourselves in prayer and worship, hiding our struggles and imperfections. But God already knows us completely - every flaw, every struggle, every broken piece. Romans 5:8 reminds us that Christ died for us while we were still sinners, not after we cleaned ourselves up. Jesus can't heal what we won't reveal or save what we won't acknowledge needs saving. The invitation is simple: take off the spiritual filter and experience the freedom of being fully known and fully loved by Jesus.