Spiritual Formation Resources

Summary Pastor explores the tension between self-preservation and sacrificial living through Jesus' teaching in Matthew 16. After declaring victory over the gates of hell, Jesus surprises his disciples by revealing he must suffer and

Chris Parks 3/23/26 Chris Parks 3/23/26

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Summary This sermon concludes a seven-week Soul Care series by addressing deliverance ministry and spiritual warfare. The pastors share personal experiences with spiritual oppression and emphasize that evil is still at work in our wo

Chris Parks 3/15/26 Chris Parks 3/15/26

Week 7

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Summary This sermon explores the concept of soul wounds - deep emotional and spiritual injuries we carry from life experiences that affect how we respond to situations. The pastor shares personal stories about physical wounds that mi

Chris Parks 3/8/26 Chris Parks 3/8/26

Week 6

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Summary This sermon explores the concept of soul wounds - deep emotional and spiritual injuries we carry from life experiences that affect how we respond to situations. The pastor shares personal stories about physical wounds that mi

Chris Parks 3/1/26 Chris Parks 3/1/26

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Summary This sermon focuses on the challenging but essential Christian principle of offering forgiveness to others. The pastor shares his personal struggle with forgiving a difficult neighbor who caused years of anxiety and resentmen

Chris Parks 2/22/26 Chris Parks 2/22/26

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Summary This sermon explores the concept of generational sin through the biblical example of Abraham's family tree, showing how favoritism was passed down through Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. The pastors share their own family histories

Chris Parks 2/16/26 Chris Parks 2/16/26

Week 3

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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 l

Chris Parks 2/8/26 Chris Parks 2/8/26

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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 car

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

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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

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

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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 g

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

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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 authen

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

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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 Ex

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

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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 provi

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

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Summary In this sermon from Haggai chapter 2, Pastor Chris explores the concept of being 'contagious' in our faith and daily interactions. The message centers on the Israelites who had returned from exile to rebuild God's temple but

Chris Parks 12/14/25 Chris Parks 12/14/25

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Small Group Guide

Chris Parks 12/8/25 Chris Parks 12/8/25

Small Group Guide

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Chris Parks 11/30/25 Chris Parks 11/30/25

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Summary This sermon explores how fear, like anger and anxiety, can be a gift that draws us closer to God when we allow it to point us back to Him. Using the story of Peter walking on water from Matthew 14, Pastor Chris demonstrates t

Chris Parks 11/23/25 Chris Parks 11/23/25

Week 3

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Summary This sermon addresses the normal human emotion of anxiety, particularly during the holiday season when emotional demands increase. Using the story of Martha from Luke 10, the pastor illustrates how anxiety often stems from le

Chris Parks 11/16/25 Chris Parks 11/16/25

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Summary This sermon explores how to handle anger in a healthy, Christ-centered way. Pastor Chris examines the story of James and John wanting to call down fire on the Samaritans who rejected Jesus, showing how anger is a normal human e

Chris Parks 11/10/25 Chris Parks 11/10/25

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Summary This sermon explored the calling to intercession - standing in the gap through prayer on behalf of others. Pastor Suzy shared personal testimonies of how God transformed her understanding of prayer from mere insomnia to divine

Chris Parks 11/2/25 Chris Parks 11/2/25

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