Blaze Church

In Paul’s letter to the Philippians, he gives an impossible call-to-action: “Rejoice always!” How is that even possible? How can we choose joy in even the worst of situations? By reading Paul’s words, we learn three keys to enabling us to choose joy at all times. Best of all, you’re not alone! Through life-giving community, you can choose joy because Jesus chose you!

Imagine following Jesus in a way that causes others to say, “I want to know God too!” What does pursuing excellence look like as a Christian? In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he gives us the answer! Be on guard against a complacent, compromising, and concealing version of Christianity. Discover how to pursue excellence because Jesus pursued you!

It is incredibly hard to love someone who has wronged us. The thought of being reconciled may seem impossible. While the world says, "The best thing to do is forget that person," God has the power to enable us to forgive that person. As we explore Paul's letter to Philemon, we discover that we can love others freely because Jesus loves them!

Do you know your purpose in life? Too many people try to solve “the mystery of life” by accepting any path that offers answers. We are told that inclusivity and coexistence are the best ways to live. Paul wrote to a group of new believers in the city of Colossae to provide a solution to their problem of syncretism and Gnosticism. Discover the power of this truth: “Christ IN you, the hope of glory.” We can love God because Jesus is enough!

What will the end of the world look like? There have been countless movies and books written attempting to depict this. Jesus clearly told us exactly what to expect. Discover the hope that people who go All-In with Jesus have regarding the future. Every person is invited to experience all that God has planned. As we wait for Christ’s return, we have hope and continue serving Him faithfully!

We all have expectations for people in our life. What do you do when what you experience is different from what you expected? God provides a direct definition for what love is. If you want to truly love people, you need to discover the single most important choice that you will make in your relationships.

Complaining is normal. Whether we call it venting, unloading, or sharing, too often we can focus on what’s going wrong and carry a spirit of heaviness. Jesus came so that we could experience the blessing of a garment of praise. Paul & Silas were unjustly beaten and thrown in prison, and they chose to worship God. We discover five changes that take place when we put on a garment of praise of a spirit of heaviness.

Where do you go to for truth? People are hungry for “a higher power” to show them truth. Astrology, mediums, tarot cards, and the like have become more and more accepted, even among Christians. What does God say about going to these sources for truth? Paul’s experience in the ancient city of Ephesus shows us the very best place to scroll for truth. Discover why God’s Word is more powerful and true than anything else.

What do you do first when something negative happens? Do you find yourself worrying about everything? Going All-In with Jesus means we have the blessing to pray first! If something is big enough to worry about, it is big enough to pray about! Discover what prayer is, and why it is our first response.

How peaceful are you? We can find many ideas on how to have peace, but all of them hinge on us “keeping our own peace.” The Christmas Story declares that God gave us His Son, the Prince of Peace so that we could experience a complete, whole peace that never ends. Have you received Jesus? Your life will be forever changed when you decide to go All-In with Him!