Blaze Church

Names matter! We all understand the importance of a name. In the third commandment, God instructs is to not take his name in vain. We can easily break this command in our speech and our actions. When we claim to be a Christian but don’t live like God calls us to, we misuse the Lords Name. The best way to keep the third commandment is to KNOW God and SHOW God to the world around us.

All over society, we hear: “Be yourself.” This well-intentioned mantra is oftentimes a pretty disguise for the great lie that Satan has placed in this world: Create your own god. God reveals Who He is in the second commandment and warns against creating idols. Like the impatient Israelites, too often we can fashion for ourselves an image of God that we prefer. Jesus is the perfect image of the invisible God. When we choose to worship God for Who He is, He will make us more into His likeness.

Before God gave the people of Israel the Ten Commandments, He redeemed them from slavery in Egypt. His movement of saving grace is the same for us today: Redemption, Requirement, Reward. We do not obey the law to be saved; we obey because God already saved us! The first commandment is relational and forms the foundation for the commands that follow. We can determine who/what we are serving by identifying where we place our adoration, trust, invocation, and thanksgiving. Jesus is the only God worth living for!

The Christian faith isn’t based on teachings; it is based on a historical event: The Resurrection of Jesus. As we read an eyewitness account of the empty tomb, we will discover how the resurrection informs our heads, hearts, and hands. A woman named Mary experienced the gentleness of Jesus in a moment when she was despairing and searching for answers. Today, we are invited to know God personally because Jesus came to find us and make us new.

The crowd worshipped Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. Yet He didn’t come riding in on a stallion; he rode a colt. He didn’t take the throne or overthrow Rome; he was nailed to the cross. The people expected a military King who would give them what they wanted. Jesus came gently and humbly to die for His people. This Palm Sunday, we ask, “Who/what is the king of my life?” We give praise for the Servant-King Jesus.

How can we no longer be paralyzed by uncertainty when it comes to sharing the gospel with others? You can make an eternal impact if you decide to bring others to Jesus. A man named Drew had no formal training in sharing his faith; he followed Jesus for less than one day. His decision to be a bringer completely changed his brother’s life. Discover the beauty of being someone who invites others to know God.

It’s easy to forget God when life gives us Hevel. As Ecclesiastes concludes, the author gives us a beautiful invitation on how we can remember God in the most confusing and challenging times of life. It’s foolish to walk away from Ecclesiastes and continue chasing the wind. Discover how to live a wise life that produces real, lasting impact!

Everyone is forming a personal identity. Too often we allow what we do (work) to have too much power in defining our worth. Do you enjoy your work? Does it have meaning? Does it have too much meaning? Let's discover God's plan for our work.

Do you ever feel like experiences come up short? You thought, "This would be the best meal ever. This relationship will make me feel complete. This new job will make me happy." What happens when pleasure doesn't satisfy us? Does God want us to be happy and satisfied? Join us as we discover three truths from the book of Ecclesiastes that point us to God's design for pleasure!

Why does searching for meaning in life often feel like chasing the wind? There are so many “crooked” things in this world: Injustice and suffering, wicked people prosper, good people die young. Discover a key truth that will help you navigate this overwhelming tension that comes with life's “meaningless” moments.