Spiritual Formation Resources

Summary As we celebrate the first year of Presence Church in San Jose, Pastor Chris invites us to remember the faithfulness of God and pay attention to what He has done along the way. Throughout Scripture, God’s people intentionally c

Chris Parks 9/10/26 Chris Parks 9/10/26

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Small Group Guide Small Doors | Ephesians 4:25–32 Summary In this message from Ephesians 4, Nick explores how followers of Jesus are formed into the people God created them to be. He begins by clarifying that Paul’s instructions are

Chris Parks 9/1/26 Chris Parks 9/1/26

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Summary All of us are being shaped by something. The question is whether we are being intentional about what is shaping us. In Romans 12:1–2, Paul invites us to present our lives to God and resist being shaped by the patterns around u

Chris Parks 8/25/26 Chris Parks 8/25/26

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Summary Whether we realize it or not, we are being shaped every day. The people around us, the conversations we have, the content we consume, and the voices we listen to all influence who we are becoming. Jesus reminds us in Luke 6:

Chris Parks 8/17/26 Chris Parks 8/17/26

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Summary In this final message of the Letters from Paul series, we look at what it means to finish well. Paul’s final words in 2 Timothy don’t describe an easy ending. He was cold, lonely, and in prison. Still, he could look back o

Chris Parks 8/11/26 Chris Parks 8/11/26

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Summary This week we explored what it means to be the Church. Throughout Scripture, God's desire has always been to be with His people. In the Old Testament, His presence dwelled in the temple. But through Jesus, everything changed.

Chris Parks 8/4/26 Chris Parks 8/4/26

Week 4

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Summary In this message from Galatians chapter 5, we explored the tension between living by the flesh and living by the Spirit. Drawing on Paul's letter to the churches in Galatia, we looked at the cultural and religious pressures th

Chris Parks 7/27/26 Chris Parks 7/27/26

Week 3

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Day 1: You Were Chosen Before You Were Born Devotional Think about the last time you felt truly chosen. Maybe it was being picked for a team, landing a job, or having someone choose to love you. That feeling runs deep because we

Chris Parks 7/20/26 Chris Parks 7/20/26

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Summary This sermon launches a five-week series called "Letters from Paul," exploring how the gospel not only saves us but also for

Chris Parks 7/13/26 Chris Parks 7/13/26

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Summary This sermon centers on the story of the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5, who had been paralyzed for 38&nbsp

Chris Parks 7/5/26 Chris Parks 7/5/26

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Summary This sermon, delivered by a guest pastor Karl, centers on the question of how to make the rest of your life the best&n

Chris Parks 6/28/26 Chris Parks 6/28/26

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Summary This sermon, the fourth in a series titled "What Do You Want?", flips the central question to ask: what does Jesus want from us? The pastor uses the story of meeting his wife to illustrate the deep human longing to be fully k

Chris Parks 6/22/26 Chris Parks 6/22/26

Week 4

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Summary In week three of the series 'What Do You Want?', the pastor explores John chapter 5, focusing on the story of a paralyzed man who had been ill for 38 years and was waiting by the pool of Bethesda for healing. Jesus approaches

Chris Parks 6/15/26 Chris Parks 6/15/26

Week 3

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Day 1: The Heart-Revealing Question Devotional What do you want? It's a simple question that cuts straight to the heart of our relationship with God. When we approach Jesus, are we coming with a shopping list or seeking His pres

Chris Parks 6/8/26 Chris Parks 6/8/26

Week 2

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Summary In this sermon, Pastor Chris opens by sharing a deeply impactful trip to Rosarito, Mexico, where he helped build a church with a ministry called Kingdom Builders. The experience shifted his perspective on the kingdom of God a

Chris Parks 6/1/26 Chris Parks 6/1/26

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Summary This sermon explores the concept of joy and identifies three main obstacles that steal joy from our lives. The pastor begins by contrasting joy with happiness, explaining that joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit rather than s

Chris Parks 5/25/26 Chris Parks 5/25/26

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Summary This sermon featured a panel discussion with three church members sharing how they integrate their faithinto their professional lives. Oboe, a real estate agent, discussed maintaining integrity despite financialpressures an

Chris Parks 5/18/26 Chris Parks 5/18/26

Week 3

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Summary This Mother's Day sermon explores the concept of purpose through the story of Mary, the mother ofJesus. The pastor emphasizes that purpose is often rooted in identity, with God calling us 'favored' beforegiving us assignmen

Chris Parks 5/11/26 Chris Parks 5/11/26

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Summary This sermon explores the concept that there is no divide between sacred and secular work, challenging the common belief that Sunday is sacred while Monday is merely about survival. The pastor shares his personal journey of st

Chris Parks 5/3/26 Chris Parks 5/3/26

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Summary This sermon explores the story of the bleeding woman in Mark 5:24-34, contrasting her with Jairus to illustrate how God's grace is available to everyone regardless of social status or performance. The pastor addresses our cu

Chris Parks 4/27/26 Chris Parks 4/27/26

Week 3

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