The Church at Channelside

Wind & Fire & Tongues, Oh My!

Wind & Fire & Tongues, Oh My! Scripture Text: Acts 2:1-41 Date: May 24, 2026 AI-Generated Summary: On Pentecost Sunday, we turn to Acts 2 and ask the same questions the crowd asked: what does this mean, and what should we do? We see that the rushing wind, fire, and tongues mark the redemption of Babel—where God now unites diverse peoples under Jesus rather than erasing their cultures—and the pouring out of the Spirit promised through Joel, made possible by Jesus ascending to David's throne. As we receive this Spirit, we repent, are baptized, and strongly urge others toward the life Jesus gives.

Before you go, Wait!

Before You Go, Wait! Scripture Text: Acts 1:1-14 Date: May 17, 2026 AI-Generated Summary: In this sermon kicking off a series through the book of Acts, we unpack Acts 1:1-14 and the surprising command Jesus gives his disciples before sending them out: wait. He explores what we're called to wait for, why waiting matters before we go, and how we wait and what active waiting actually looks in everyday life.

Family

Family Scripture Text: 1 Timothy 5:1-16 Date: May 10, 2026 AI-Generated Summary: We live in a culture that tempts us to place our careers above our families, yet we also risk elevating family to an idol in our Christian subculture. We believe that family holds a place of primary importance in our lives, but not ultimate importance — that belongs to our devotion to Jesus Christ. We are called to care for our earthly families as an expression of our faith, while also embracing the church as our eternal family. We choose to live not for ourselves, but for one another.

The Truth About Freedom

The Truth About Freedom Scripture Text: John 8:31-36 Date: May 3, 2026 AI-Generated Summary: We explore the true meaning of freedom, recognizing that many of us live under the illusion of being free while actually enslaved to sin. We examine Jesus's words in John 8, where He tells us that everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin, but that the Son can set us truly free. We are reminded that genuine freedom is found not in wealth, autonomy, or worldly pleasures, but in abiding in Christ's word and walking in obedience to Him.

How Happiness Finds You

How Happiness Finds You Scripture Text: Matthew 5:1-12 (Psalm 1:1-6) Date: April 26, 2026 AI-Generated Summary: We live in a culture that tells us happiness comes from wealth, experiences, and achievements, but these things never truly satisfy us. We are learning that happiness is not something we can chase — it finds us as a byproduct of how we choose to live. As we depend on God, humble ourselves, serve others, and embrace suffering with purpose, we discover the flourishing life Jesus describes in the Beatitudes. We are not chasing happiness; we are chasing meaning, and in doing so, happiness finds us.