Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 14:16-17, 15:4-8, Luke 10:38-42

In this teaching of our series "Following Jesus," we explore the first step of apprenticeship: being with Jesus.

Drawing from John 14:16-17 and 15:4-8 and Luke 10:38-42, we unpack the promise of the Holy Spirit and the call to abide in Christ. We reflect on what it truly means to make Jesus our home in a busy world. Through the story of Mary and Martha, we discover how to prioritize being present with God over the distractions of life. We lastly discuss practical ways to cultivate this connection with God through Scripture, silence, and solitude.

Experience the power of being with Jesus, and learn how a relationship with God empowers us to live as His disciples in everyday life.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: Acts 1:8; Acts 4:13

A "witness" is someone who has seen or experienced something important. "Living as a witness" means telling others about something you’ve seen or experienced. Just like the disciples, we don’t need a perfect plan to tell others about Jesus. We only need the Holy Spirit’s promise and courage to share what we've experienced in Jesus.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 16-21

Peter’s story is one of deep commitment, but also failures and wounds. Nobody gets through this life without wounds. We discuss how these wounds impact our lives, often leading us to believe harmful lies about ourselves and God. Just as Peter felt unworthy after his denial, we too grapple with feelings of inadequacy and shame.

After his resurrection, Jesus meets with Peter, asking him three times, “Do you love me?” This moment is pivotal, illustrating Jesus’ grace and the restoration of Peter’s identity and purpose. In the same way, Jesus redeems our stories, heals our wounds, and replaces shame with love.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 14:1-7

In John 14:1-7, Jesus comforts His disciples before His trial and exectution. He claims that he is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Even in our most confusing times, Jesus provides direction, defines reality, and gives good things.

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 6:25-35, 66-69

In John 6, Jesus challenges the crowds after his miraculous feeding of the 5,000. He declares himself the "bread of life," asking them to place their trust in Him, but many turn away instead. This reflects a broader theme: while some embrace faith in Jesus, others struggle with belief. Faith is more than intellectual agreement—it’s acting in confidence that something is true. Yet, faith can feel uncomfortable because it involves trust without all the answers upfront. God’s past faithfulness enables us to live by faith today and tomorrow. It’s not about waiting for endless proofs, but about living with hope and trust in what we know of Jesus' promises. What is God asking you to trust Him with today?

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Passage: John 4:4-42

In this week's teaching, we reflect on a transformative encounter from John 4:4-42. We dive into the story of a woman who, despite feeling unworthy and far from God, finds new life through her encounter with Jesus. Her story reveals four common barriers that keep us from experiencing life in Jesus: feeling unworthy, believing we're beyond rescue, thinking we're content with what we already know about God, or delaying a true commitment to Him. Jesus wants to be our source of life—the living water that satisfies our deepest longings. We explore how turning away from temporary "wells" and embracing Jesus as our source leads to life at its best. No matter who you are or where you are at, you can experience the fullness of life in Jesus today.

Big Idea: God’s people offer hospitality to strangers—helping outsiders become insiders.

Passage: Leviticus 19:33-34; Ephesians 2:11-22; Hebrews 13:1-2a

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: God cares for the poor and needy. God’s people are called to join with him in meeting poverty needs and restoring people’s lives.

Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20; Psalm 72:13; 1 John 3:17; 1 Corinthians 8:9

BIG IDEA: Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: Jesus is the source to becoming a resilient person

Passage: Philippians 2:12-18

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: The goal of pursuing mental health is to better love God and love others

Passage: Romans 12:1-2, 9-21

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: God uses dead end moments for our ultimate good

Passage: Exodus 14

Speaker: Sarah Taylor

Big Idea: God knows who he is calling and goes with those he is calling

Passage: Exodus 3:1–4:13

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: Jesus brings hope to our sexual brokenness

Passage: Matthew 5:27-30; 2 Cor. 7:9-11; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; John 8:2-11

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: In a compromised community, the core problem is idolatry

Passage: 1 Kings 11:11–16:34

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: God does not abandon us in the wilderness. He brings us there to prepare us for what’s next.

Passage: Luke 4:1-13

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: The Gospel gives us a “yes… and…” response to our pain and suffering— because God’s not done.

Passage: John 4:46–5:18

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: Resilient faith in Jesus requires a predetermined “yes”

Passage: Luke 14:25-33; Romans 5:3-5

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: God’s great conquest was not for the land but for people’s hearts.

Passage: Joshua 23:1-10; 24:14-20; Genesis 12:1-3; Ezekiel 36:24-28

Speaker: Josh Taylor

Big Idea: Since our bodies belong to God and are good, set physical health goals rooted in responsibility and freedom.

Passage: Romans 12:1-2

Speaker: Josh Taylor & Sarah Taylor

Big Idea: Growing spiritually is a life-long process of intentionally being with Jesus, becoming more like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.

Passage: Colossians 2:6-7; Mark 1:17

Speaker: Josh Taylor