Ever feel like you’re completely outgunned, outclassed, and outmaneuvered? Maybe you’re up against a government agency, a corporate bureaucracy, or a hostile group, and you don’t stand a chance. The…
Life with God is a journey. He’s always taking us from death to life, from worldliness to holiness, from the law to grace, from isolation to fellowship, from independence to…
As we close out this sermon series, we’ve been answering many questions about Christianity using the Bible. But what if you’re not sure you can believe the Bible? Isn’t it…
When C.S. Lewis thought about hell, he said, “There is no doctrine which I would more willingly remove from Christianity than this, if it lay in my power.” Many people…
People who only come to church on Easter might think, “Why are they always talking about the same thing? This whole resurrection thing?” It’s because the resurrection of Jesus is…
There’s a brand new public health crisis physicians have identified in the last few years. They’re calling it the loneliness epidemic and it affects more than half of us, especially…
Some people think God the Father is the strict one, God the Son is the nice one, and God the Spirit is the weird one. Other people think the Spirit…
There’s one message every motivational speaker and social media influencer wants to give you: You Are Enough. Life is hard, but you’ve got this. Only problem is, we know that’s…
In life, we all experience unmet expectations, natural suffering, and even human evil. When it happens, we all ask the same question: Why? Why did you let this happen, God?…
In Honolulu, life can feel easygoing, so it’s tempting to just cruise. The weather rarely goes below 65, violent crimes are lower than most major cities, and unless you paddle…
We all have expectations about how life should go, but when reality doesn’t match, frustration hits hard. When we turn our expectations toward Jesus and His return, he brings peace…
We like to think we’re strong and independent, but the Bible says we all serve someone. The masters we often allow to rule us (like our possessions, pleasures, and pride)…
Everybody wants to change something about themselves. So why do you want to change? Is it to prove yourself to others? To God? To yourself? Those motivations can spark a…
God's given us everything we need for life, and that’s what empowers us to grow and change in life. And the first step in changing our life is changing our…
More than half of all New Year's resolutions are broken by January 15, which is why more than 40% of people don’t make resolutions anymore. We all want to see…
Throughout the Bible, our relationship with God is pictured as a journey. As we head into a new year, it’s vital to know what destination we’re heading toward and what…
The New Year often brings new rhythms and regimens. Many people shake off holiday sloth with new exercise, sleep, and eating goals. It’s also a great time to shake off…
We all want to be self reliant. We’ll struggle with a flat tire before calling for help. We’ll sink into credit card debt before asking anyone for support. Needing rescue…
The holidays are often full of disappointments. We expect to receive certain presents. We expect to receive certain reactions when we give presents. We expect to see certain people at…
Where do you need peace right now? Maybe you’re dealing with drama at work or conflict in your marriage. Maybe your kids haven’t been getting along. And maybe you’ve tried…