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Good news! | Hark - Part 2 | Jared Fox

Good news has the power to transform your spirit, attitude, and posture. But in a world filled with anxiety, grief, and constant bad news, where do we find hope that actually lasts? This message unpacks the angel's declaration in Luke 2—"I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all people"—and reveals why this announcement is far more than a sweet Christmas story. It's a cosmic intervention that continues to reshape lives today. Discover why the good news of Jesus offers real hope in a broken world and how we're called to be ambassadors of this life-changing message.
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Don't Be Afraid! | Hark - Part 1 | Ben Cachiaras

What if the greatest news ever told first came to the most unlikely audience? This message takes us through the familiar Christmas story, focusing on the divine message that pierced the darkness: "Fear not." Discover how the terrified shepherds' experience mirrors our own struggles with fear in today's anxiety-filled world. Through Scripture, learn how Jesus' presence shrinks our fears, His power overcomes them, and His promises carry us through them. The angel's proclamation at Christ's birth connects with Jesus' own words throughout His ministry and after His resurrection, showing how "Do not be afraid" isn't just a comforting phrase, but a revolutionary way of living made possible through Christ. Just as God met shepherds in their darkness, He meets us in ours—inviting us to exchange our fears for the peace that comes from trusting in Emmanuel, God with us.
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Give Thanks | Luke Erickson

Before turkey and stuffing became our November tradition, there was another Thanksgiving meal—one that's been celebrated for centuries and holds meaning that reaches far deeper than any holiday feast. This message explores the Eucharist, a communal act of gratitude that connects us to God's faithfulness across 3,500 years of history.
Discover how the bread and cup tell a story that begins with God rescuing His people from slavery in Egypt, continues through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and extends into our present and future. This isn't just about remembering the past—it's about seeing God's love more clearly today and saying yes to the mission He's saved us for.
Whether you're familiar with Communion or brand new to it, this message will help you experience this Thanksgiving meal in a deeper, more meaningful way. Learn what we're truly grateful for and how this ancient tradition strengthens us to Love God, Love People, and Serve the World.
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Say Yes: Embrace Your Mission | Shock The World - Part 9 | Greg Nettle

What does it mean to truly listen to God's voice and say yes? In this message, we explore how every follower of Jesus is called to be a missionary—not necessarily to a far-off land, but right where God has already placed them. Whether it's your workplace, neighborhood, school, or community, you have a mission field waiting. Discover the joy that comes from saying yes to God, the biblical examples of both yes and no, and practical steps to embrace your calling through the B.L.E.S.S. principles. This is your invitation to stop just hearing God's voice and start actively listening—and following where He leads.
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Global Impact Celebration: Care for the Poor | Shock The World - Part 8 | Ben Cachiaras

What does it really mean to shock the world? It starts with understanding God's heart—His deep love for people everywhere, His call to bless our neighbors, and His desire for us to be part of His mission locally and globally.
In this powerful message from the Shock the World series, discover how you can respond to God's generous love with open hands and an open heart. Learn what it looks like to be a church that's rooted locally while remaining globally minded, and explore practical ways you can become a blessing in your community and around the world this holiday season.
Whether you're just beginning to follow Jesus or you've been walking with Him for years, God is inviting you into something bigger than yourself. Find out how you can join the movement of disciples making a real impact.
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Share Your Story | Shock The World - Part 7 | Ben Cachiaras

How do we truly make an impact for Jesus? A surprising study of two missionary teams in Thailand revealed that those focused on blessing others saw 48 people come to faith—while those focused solely on conversion saw just one. This message unpacks the final practice in our BLESS series: sharing your story. Discover how to be ready with a simple, authentic three-part story of your life before Jesus, how you met Him, and what life has been like since. When we live Jesus-shaped lives that provoke questions, we'll have opportunities to share the hope within us—with gentleness and respect. On this All Saints weekend, we're reminded of the faithful witnesses who blessed us with their stories, and we're challenged to become part of someone else's cloud of witnesses.
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Serve | Shock The World - Part 6 | Luke Erickson

What does it mean to live a truly Jesus-shaped life? It's more than just being kind or generous—it's about radical descent. This message challenges us to move beyond comfortable Christianity and embrace the servant heart of Jesus, who humbled himself to the point of death and calls us to do the same. Explore the difference between worldly success and Kingdom greatness through Philippians 2 and Jesus washing his disciples' feet.
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Eat | Shock The World - Part 5 | Ben Cachiaras

Jesus spent more time eating with people than almost anything else—tax collectors, sinners, outcasts. Why? Because the table is where grace happens.
In a world of isolation and surface-level connections, discover how something as simple as sharing a meal can become a powerful ministry. This message explores Jesus' revolutionary practice of using the dinner table to extend grace, build relationships, and welcome the overlooked. Learn how every meal is an opportunity to live on mission—starting with your own kitchen table. When we open our homes and hearts over food, we give people a taste of the heavenly banquet where everyone has a seat and every name is written in ink.
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Listen | Shock The World - Part 4 | Ben Cachiaras

In a world full of noise where everyone is talking but few are truly listening, we're called to something different. This message explores one of the most powerful ways we can show love to others: by genuinely listening to them.
Drawing from Jesus' encounter with a blind beggar in Luke 18, we discover that listening isn't just about gathering information—it's about giving someone the dignity of being seen and heard. When Jesus stopped for one desperate voice in a crowded street, he modeled what it means to truly pay attention to another person.
Listening is loving. It's how we open hearts, build bridges of trust, and create space for authentic relationships. Whether it's with family, friends, neighbors, or that person God has placed on your heart, learning to listen well is essential to living on mission.
This week's challenge: Practice the gift of active listening. Grab a BLESS card and put practical listening habits into action—because the world needs more people who will hear others the way Jesus does.
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Begin With Prayer | Shock The World - Part 3 | Jared Fox

What does it look like to truly love your neighbor? It starts with prayer. When we ask God to send workers into the harvest, we discover that we are the answer to our own prayers. This week in Shock the World, we explore how prayer transforms our hearts, opens our eyes to see people the way Jesus does, and prepares us to bless a world that desperately needs it.
 
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