When Gratitude Doesn't Make Sense

The Beauty of a Quiet Life | Pastor Nate Johnson

In a world that constantly tells us to do more, achieve more, and become more, God's invitation is surprisingly different. In this message from our Upside Down Kingdom series, we explore Psalm 34, Psalm 116, and 1 Thessalonians 4 to discover the beauty of a quiet life. A life rooted in gratitude, contentment, rest, and confidence in Christ. You'll learn: • Why gratitude is not based on circumstances • What it means to practice "defiant gratitude" • How comparison steals contentment • Why many of us are carrying burdens God never assigned • The importance of margin, rest, and simplicity • How Christ is already enough The world says make a name for yourself. Jesus says, "Follow Me." If this message encouraged you, be sure to share it with someone who needs to find rest in God's presence.

When Gratitude Doesn't Make Sense

What happens when it feels like everyone else is winning while you're struggling to stay faithful? In this message from Psalm 73, we explore one of the greatest enemies of gratitude: comparison. Asaph looked around and saw the wicked prospering while he remained faithful to God. Like many of us, he began questioning whether obedience was really worth it. But everything changed when he entered God's presence and regained an eternal perspective. If you've ever wondered why life feels unfair, questioned God's goodness, or struggled with comparing your journey to someone else's, this message will encourage and challenge you. In this message you'll discover: • Why comparison steals gratitude • How God's presence restores perspective • Why faithfulness is always worth it • What it means for God to be your portion • How to find gratitude even in difficult seasons Passion Church exists to make Christ followers that are transformed by God's Spirit and Truth. If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. #PassionChurch #Psalm73 #Gratitude #Comparison #ChristianSermon #Faith #TrustGod #UpsideDownKingdom

Praise That Refuses to Lie

What gets loudest in your storm? In this message from our Upside Down Kingdom series, we explore Psalms 13 and 42 and discover that biblical praise is not pretending everything is okay. Real praise tells the truth about pain while refusing to abandon the truth about God. When life gets difficult, we all face a choice. Will fear, anxiety, disappointment, and offense become the thunder in our storm? Or will we choose gratitude, truth, worship, and hope? In this message you'll discover: • Why praise is more than a feeling • How David handled seasons of discouragement • The difference between questioning where God is and questioning who God is • Why many people leave prayer too early • How to choose truth over emotions in difficult seasons If this message encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may be walking through a storm today.

Don’t Forget What He’s Done

This week we launch our new series Upside Down Kingdom: Finding Gratitude in the Psalms. Psalm 103 reminds us that gratitude is deeper than emotions and bigger than circumstances. When storms come—and they will—we have a choice: Fear or faith. Anxiety or worship. Forgetfulness or remembrance. The Kingdom of God produces people who choose gratitude before circumstances change. In this message we explore: • Holy gratitude • Remembering God’s faithfulness • Gratitude in suffering • Choosing the thunder • Trusting God in the storm Join us every Sunday at Passion at 8:30am or 10:30am. If you are new to Passion Church you can fill out a connect card at: passionqc.church/info [http://passionqc.church/info] You can give your tithes and offerings on the Passion Church app, or at: passionqc.church/give [http://www.passionqc.church/give] Download our Passion Church app here: passionqc.church/app [https://passionqc.church/app]

Holiness Doesn’t Let You Stay

In this final message of the “Holy Revealed” series through Isaiah, we look at what happens when a holy God truly changes a person. Isaiah’s encounter with God didn’t end with conviction or cleansing — it ended with surrender. “Here I am, Lord. Send me.” This message challenges us to stop living casually before God and step into full surrender, obedience, and dependence on Him. In this message: Holiness creates availability There’s a difference between going and being sent Real surrender trusts God before knowing the outcome God measures success differently than culture Holiness never stays contained Scripture: Isaiah 6:8–13 If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs hope and truth today. Connect with Passion Church: passionqc.church/info [http://passionqc.church/info]