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Obedience Is Where the Mission Begins

In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about the difference between true discipleship and spiritual consumerism. They challenge cultural norms of, unpack why obedience is the real mark of maturity, and explore how the early church changed the world by simply applying what little they knew. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:17 Spiritualizing Selfishness in Church 04:05 The Church Is for Bringing the Kingdom to Earth 04:49 Connection Isn’t About Church Size 05:20 Power, Prestige, and Preference in Church 08:36 Discipleship = Your Next Step of Obedience 09:56 Information Alone Doesn’t Change Lives 11:26 Doing What Jesus Says 12:40 Don’t Just Agree 13:36 Real Christianity Is Missional 15:32 Serving Is a Way of Life 16:16 How Do You Know If You Love Jesus? 17:18 Obedience Over Theology Degrees 18:23 How the Early Church Changed the World 20:37 How to Respond When Culture Presses In 21:44 Americanized Faith Isn’t the Goal 22:29 We’re Being Discipled by Algorithms 23:24 Teaching People to Think with the Mind of Christ   24:39 Representing Jesus Means Offending Everyone 24:58 The Way of Jesus Is Giving, Serving, Dying to Self 25:43 Final Challenge: What’s Your Next Step?

#245 - Is Money Controlling Your Life?

In today's world, money defines success, security and self-worth. but God's way is radically different. In this episode, Chad and Robert dive into the biblical principles of money, wealth, and generosity. They talk about giving, saving, contentment, and why financial peace starts with spiritual surrender. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:37 Why We Should Give to the Church   01:23 Regret in Spending vs. Giving   02:01 How Generosity Built Wealth   02:40 Give First. Save Second. Live on the Rest.   03:40 Following Jesus Means Full Surrender   04:37 What It Means to “Die to Yourself”   06:05 Discipline, Accountability, and Trust   07:26 Jesus Always Knows What’s Best   08:16 Faith in Action: Marriage, Money, and More   09:38 Galatians 2:20 and Living by Faith   11:39 Finances as Evidence of Faith   12:27 Why Talking About Money Feels Uncomfortable   14:40 Spend Less Than You Make   15:50 Biblical Principles vs. Cultural Lies   17:36 Why Kids Are Happier Than Adults   19:36 Stingy With Giving, Risky With Spending   21:26 How Money Destroys Relationships   22:05 The Power of Contentment   23:11 The Bible’s Simple Money Plan   24:52 How Credit Cards Derail Contentment   25:54 Honor God. Build Wealth. Learn Contentment.   26:45 Stewardship Over Stuff   27:44 Wisdom Is Better Than Money

#244 - Building The Church of The Future

In this episode, Chad and Robert unpack why comfort is the enemy of growth, how vision works in the church and in our lives, and what it really means to obey Jesus. They challenge us to stop watching from the sidelines and start living the kind of life Jesus actually invites us into, one filled with purpose, sacrifice, and supernatural blessing. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:30 What Is the Mission of the Church?   01:45 Vision Is a Dream With a Deadline   03:05 Why Big, Vague Vision Doesn’t Work   04:08 Unity, Division, and the Power of Focus   05:38 Vision Aligns and Activates the Church   06:42 What's the Vision for Your Own Life?   07:55 Word or Wisdom: How We Hear from God   10:22 Why Most Growth Comes from Small Steps   11:15 Faith Is a Long Obedience in the Same Direction   13:35 Comfort Is Where Your Dreams Go to Die   14:50 Giving and Obedience Go Together   16:13 The Cost of Disobedience as a Church   17:45 Calling Everyone to Step Up   20:42 How Generosity Builds Ownership and Joy   21:43 What You Prioritize Reveals Your Heart   23:08 Give Your Life to Jesus and Do What He Says   24:05 We’ve Been Domesticated 25:42 One Day We’ll Answer to God

#243 - Following Jesus is Action Oriented

In this episode, Chad and Robert challenge the modern view of church as a place you attend rather than a mission you live. They unpack what it really means to be the Church, a Spirit-empowered movement of people on mission with Jesus, and how we can step into that mission.  Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 00:21 Why Church Is Not a Building   03:22 What “Christian” Originally Meant   05:17 Pentecost and the Birth of the Church   07:37 Every Believer Is a Missionary   10:01 Why So Many Christians Are Bored   11:30 Leaders Who Challenge vs. Leaders Who Coddle   14:49 Living On Mission Is the Most Exciting Life   16:35 The Kingdom Is Forcefully Advancing   17:55 If You’re Not in the Game, You’re in Disobedience   19:25 There Is No Plan B   21:05 Stop Waiting for Permission to Lead   23:05 Final Challenge: Take Responsibility for Your Faith

#242 - At The Movies: Creed

This weekend in our At the Movies series, we looked at themes of identity, endurance, and fighting for what matters most through the story of Creed. In this episode, Chad and Robert talk about what it means to keep going when life punches back, and how God meets us in the ring. They explore how the gospel shapes our identity, gives us strength we didn’t know we had, and reminds us that we never fight alone. Subscribe to receive our latest videos! Website: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunvalleycc/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunvalleycc/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunvalleycc To support Sun Valley and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://www.sunvalleycc.com/giving God loves you no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or what’s been done to you. This is the vision of Sun Valley Community Church, led by Pastor Chad Moore and based in Gilbert, AZ with multiple locations throughout the Phoenix valley. Chapters: 01:16 Every Great Story Points to the Bible   03:12 The Story of Creed   05:28 Adonis Creed’s Story of Adoption and Grace   07:11 The Search for Identity   09:49 The “If Only” Trap and Self‑Redemption   12:11 Redemption Found in Relationships   14:43 Why Self‑Salvation Doesn’t Work   16:44 Who’s in Your Corner?