Spiritual Formation Resources

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

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Summary This sermon is the second part of a series called "What Do You Want?" Pastor Chris explores the difference between transactional faith and transformational faith by walking through John chapter 6, where Jesus feeds thousands of

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

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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

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Do You Want Transactional Faith or Transformational Faith? When Jesus asks "What do you want?" it's one of the most challenging questions we can face as believers. This question cuts to the heart of our relationship with God and forc

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

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What Do You Want? Discovering God's Order for Our Desires We live in a world of disordered desires. Sometimes the church has wrongly taught that desire itself is evil, but the truth is we all have desires that are good, healthy, and

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

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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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Day 1: What Do You Really Want? Devotional We live in a world of endless options and opportunities, yet many of us feel more lost than ever. Despite having access to more resources, connections, and possibilities than any generati

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

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Finding Joy in a World of Hurry and Worry In our fast-paced world, joy often feels like an endangered species. We live in an age of "doom scrolling" rather than joy scrolling, where bad news dominates our feeds and genuine happines

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

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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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Day 1: The Endangered Joy Devotional In our fast-paced, always-connected world, joy often feels like it's disappearing. We scroll through endless feeds of bad news, rush from one commitment to another, and wonder why we feel so em

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

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Living Your Faith at Work: Real Stories from Real People In a world that often tries to separate faith from everyday life, three professionals share their experiences of carrying their beliefs into their workplaces. Their stories rev

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

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Day 1: Everything is Sacred Devotional In a world that tries to compartmentalize our lives into sacred and secular spaces, we're called to a different reality. Your Monday morning meeting is as sacred as your Sunday morning worshi

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

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Day 1: Chosen Before Called Devotional Before Mary received her world-changing assignment, the angel called her "favored" and "chosen." This wasn't about her resume or qualifications - it was about God's heart toward her. Too ofte

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

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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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Finding Your God-Given Purpose: Lessons from Mary's Yes Mother's Day brings a mix of emotions for many people. Whether you're celebrating motherhood, longing for it, or navigating complex family relationships, this day can stir deep

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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Day 1: In the Shadow of God Devotional Meet Bezalel, a craftsman whose name means "in the shadow of God." When God needed someone to build His tabernacle, He didn't choose a priest or prophet - He chose a skilled worker. Bezalel w

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

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Finding Sacred Purpose in Your Everyday Work Have you ever felt like your Monday morning job is just about survival while Sunday feels sacred? Many of us struggle with the idea that our work matters to God or that we can serve Him me

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

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