Celebration Center

Even when we were lost in lesser loves and false identities, God knew us fully and pursued us relentlessly. His knowledge of us isn’t just informational—it’s relational, personal, and redemptive. Because we are known by God, we can lay down our idols and live in the freedom of being deeply loved and truly seen.

God fully knows and fully loves us but this message often gets lost in the chaos of life. We’ve got to reconnect with the Father and reconnect with His life giving words over us.

Against all odds, Jesus conquered death, validating His identity as the Son of God and proving there is life beyond the grave. Through eyewitness accounts and the undeniable transformation of His followers, we’re reminded that the resurrection is not just a historical event but an invitation to new life and eternal hope for all who believe.

Palm Sunday explores Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem and how it fulfilled ancient prophecy against all odds. Zechariah 9:9 details these events in prophecy, and the events of Holy Week culminate into the greatest comeback story ever told. What did the last week of Jesus life look like, and how doe that prepare us for Easter?

Jesus, though sinless and divine, willingly took on the status of a criminal, fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy and demonstrating the depths of His love for humanity. His crucifixion alongside thieves and His comparison to Barabbas show that no one is too far gone for His grace—He descended to the lowest place to lift us up. As we prepare for Easter, we are reminded that true greatness is found in humility and service, just as Jesus humbled Himself for our salvation.

We serve a generous God who gives abundantly to us as we steward for Him.  Because God owns everything and we manage things for Him, He will hold us accountable for what we do.

Against all odds, Jesus fulfilled every prophecy about the coming Messiah, proving that His life, death, and resurrection were divinely orchestrated. Isaiah 53, written 700 years before Christ, details with stunning accuracy how He would be rejected, suffer, die, and ultimately triumph for the salvation of all who believe. God did what only He could do—sending His Son as the perfect sacrifice—so that we, incapable of paying for our own sins, could receive the free gift of eternal life.

In the parable of the shrewd manager, Jesus challenges us to be wise and faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. He teaches that our use of earthly wealth reflects our spiritual priorities, urging us to serve God rather than being enslaved by money. True discipleship requires faithfulness in both small and great matters, reminding us that our ultimate allegiance must always be to God.

Luke 15’s story of the prodigal son reveals our immense worth in God’s eyes, showing that His love is not based on our failures or successes. The father in the parable willingly humiliates himself—running to his son, embracing him, and restoring him—to demonstrate the depth of his unconditional love. In the same way, God spares no cost to welcome us back, proving that His grace is greater than our mistakes.

What really matters in your life?  If you made a list called Things that matter, what would be at the top?  Now if you made that same list but put it in God’s perspective, what would be at the top?  Today we will look at two passages and see two types of people that God specifically “looks” for, and why they matter so much to Him and His purposes.

Continuing our Journey though Luke 14, we look at the excuses people make in scripture for not coming to the “Party.” Jesus talks about how important it is to not only invite people in, but to make sure we are also finding reasons to spread the Word, not excuses to avoid it… Are we looking for reasons to Attend, Serve, Give, and Invite, or excuses to step away from them?

Every one of us was created for purpose, but we can often wonder what that purpose is? Do we just live to Eat, work, sleep, pay bills, and repeat? Or is there more? The Kingdom of God has an amazing story, and we were not called to make an excuse for not participate, we have a responsibility to be all in, because our life has a SIGNIFFICANT part to play in God’s story.

God has given us the opportunity to share His love with the world. In order to do so, we must always be ready to give witness to Jesus through word and deed. We can either give Him a good name or be the reason someone would reject Him.

Every choice we make in life has consequences. We must use wisdom that is given to us by God to choose wisely. That all begins with a fear of God. This fear is a reverence and respect for Holy God, but that fear can mature into a deep and abiding trust. Ultimately it is our trust in God that helps us make better choices.

Our relationships are a good indicator of the trajectory of our lives. The people that we spend most of our time with have an incredible influence on who we become. To become better, we may need to make better choices concerning the “whom” we spend our time “with”.

When we put the things of God first in our lives, the other things fall into proper order. However, when we prioritize earthly things, we find ourselves anxious and full of worry. God helps us have better priorities.

What happens when the people of God lose a hunger for the word of God? The story of Josiah’s reign as king of Judah teaches us that a return to the heart of God happens through the word of God. This week we will discover that the word of God will guide our lives once it hits our hearts.

Join us as we bring in the new year and the Regional Executive Director of Open Bible, Chris Hansler shares with us.

The name given to Jesus at His birth was Emmanuel which means “God with us”. Christmas reminds us that our God has come close in the form of Jesus. No matter where we find ourselves today, God is close to us and so is redemption.

Christmas time fills us with joy as we remember the salvation that comes through the birth of Jesus. The mark of a Christian should be a joy that is not dependent upon external circumstances or situations. Our joy springs eternally because we have been rescued from our sin.