Spiritual Formation Resources

Day 1: Heaven on Earth Today Devotional Have you ever felt like you're just trying to survive until heaven? Many of us carry this heavy burden, believing that true healing and freedom are reserved for eternity while we're stuck endu

Chris Parks 2/9/26 Chris Parks 2/9/26

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Living in the Light: Breaking Free from the Darkness of Hidden Sin Many followers of Jesus believe healing is only available in eternity, thinking we must simply endure life on Earth. But this isn't the life Jesus invites us into. He w

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Summary This sermon explores the importance of living in the light rather than hiding in darkness, using King David's story of adultery and murder as a cautionary tale. Pastor Chris emphasizes that what lives in the soul leaks into lif

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Day 1: The Soul Care Gap Devotional We live in a culture obsessed with self-improvement. From gym memberships to productivity apps, we invest heavily in bettering ourselves. Yet there's a glaring disconnect in our approach to wellne

Chris Parks 2/2/26 Chris Parks 2/2/26

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Finding Your True Identity: Breaking Free from Life's Biggest Lies In a world where Americans spend over $5,300 annually on physical self-care and billions more on career improvement, there's one area we often neglect: our spiritual we

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Summary This sermon introduces a seven-week series on soul care, emphasizing the importance of spiritual well-being alongside physical and mental health. The pastor discusses how Americans invest heavily in physical self-care and caree

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Understanding God's Reckless Love: The Foundation for Compassionate Living What does it truly mean to be loved by God? This fundamental question shapes how we approach faith, relationships, and service to others. When we grasp the dept

Chris Parks 1/26/26 Chris Parks 1/26/26

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Summary This sermon explores the foundational importance of understanding and experiencing God's love as the basis for all Christian ministry and compassion. Pastor Phillip emphasizes that spiritual maturity is not about knowledge or g

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Day 1: The Foundation of Everything Devotional Have you ever wondered what makes the difference between going through the motions of faith and experiencing genuine spiritual growth? Many of us think spiritual maturity comes from che

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What Does It Mean to Truly Flourish in Life? In a world obsessed with appearances and achievements, we often confuse surviving with thriving. The difference between these two states of being isn't always what we might expect, and under

Chris Parks 1/18/26 Chris Parks 1/18/26

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Day 1: Beyond Surviving: The Foundation of True Thriving Devotional Have you ever felt like you're just getting by, even when everything looks perfect on the outside? Many of us confuse surviving with thriving. We chase achievements

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Summary This sermon explores the difference between thriving and surviving in life through a panel discussion featuring three church members sharing their personal stories. The message centers on Psalm 92:12, which states that 'the god

Chris Parks 1/18/26 Chris Parks 1/18/26

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Sacred Subtraction: Giving Up What We Love for What We Love More In a world that constantly tells us to accumulate more, achieve more, and hold onto everything we have, the concept of sacred subtraction seems counterintuitive. Yet auth

Chris Parks 1/14/26 Chris Parks 1/14/26

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Day 1: The Art of Letting Go Devotional We live in a world that tells us to hold tight to everything we have—our possessions, our status, our comfort zones. But what if the secret to spiritual growth isn't about gaining more, but ab

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Summary This sermon explores the concept of 'sacred subtraction' - giving up what we love for what we love more. Using the story of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume worth a year's wages, Pastor Chris illustrates how authenti

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Summary This sermon explores the challenge of living authentically as Christians, drawing from the pastor's personal struggles with trying to be perfect or putting on facades to gain approval. Using Moses' relationship with God in Exod

Chris Parks 1/4/26 Chris Parks 1/4/26

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Living Authentically: Finding Your True Identity in God's Presence Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask, pretending to be someone you're not just to gain approval from others? Many of us struggle with living authentically, cau

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Day 1: The Exhausting Performance Devotional Have you ever felt like you're constantly performing, wearing a mask to gain approval from others? Many of us live in this exhausting cycle, trying to be someone we're not just to fit in

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Day 1: Monuments of Faithfulness Devotional Have you ever noticed how certain places hold special memories? Maybe it's the corner booth at a restaurant where you had your first date, or the park bench where you received life-changin

Chris Parks 12/22/25 Chris Parks 12/22/25

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Summary Pastor Chris and Suzy shared the journey of planting Presence Church over the past 18 months, from their initial calling during a prayer retreat to launching with 300 people and seven salvations. They emphasized how God provide

Chris Parks 12/22/25 Chris Parks 12/22/25

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