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We are living letters to be read by people as a 'recommendation' to what God can do. As we surrender our lives, our stories, to Jesus, we are then marked by the Holy Spirit.

You know you are anchored when you feel the tension. And the tension tells you what you are tethered to. It is a place of discovery and testing. Do not despise the tension. Paul tells us embracing the pressure is where we develop character, which produces hope!

We often want things to happen suddenly so we do something suddenly. But the reality is most 'all of the sudden' moments happen because something had been happening continually. Acts 2 we read about the sudden sound of the Holy Spirit but we find in Acts 1 that united prayer had been happening continually. Why should that matter to us? Take a listen and find out!

"When people see Jesus, they see the Father. When they see us, they should see Jesus." Brandon Cole We loved hearing from some father’s in our community and celebrating all the dad’s in the building. Ultimately, we were all challenged and encouraged in living in a way that people see Jesus in us.

We close out our series on hope by circling back to where we started and addressing three primary ways we can restore hope in our lives. And here's a hint: it's all about Jesus!

Have you ever tried to hold on to hope alone? What this hope we have is meant for us to hold together, not just you? Hope is held together. With community. How can we live together in a way that creates and holds on to hope?

Your hope is reserved in heaven.. and when you know you have a reservation, you have a different way of reacting to your current circumstance.

Far too many of us look to the stillness of the waves for our hope rather than the security of the anchor that lies below them. This hope is meant to secure us through all seasons and in all storms. What is THIS hope that we have and how is it different than THAT hope the world tells us about?

Can you believe the Apostle Paul said he came "timid and trembling"? What did he mean? How can it encourage you and I? Share your story of Jesus in spite of fear or nervousness. Plus, we have a special message from Ps Phil Pringle and two amazing stories from Zach and Stephanie. Power packed day!

We often think freedom happens in a moment, but God is working in us always. He is walking us through a process and constantly making progress in our lives. We loved have special guest, Pastor Aaron Snow, share with our church. We know you'll be encouraged!

In Luke 5 we run into a leper who asked Jesus to heal him. But how did he know Jesus could? We suspect it was because he had heard the stories of Jesus healing others. That's what we want to become.. a church that fills the streets of Fort Worth with the stories of Jesus so that people know they can ask, believe, and follow him.

Jesus did more than associate, he welcomed and received sinners. As Luke says it, "Notorious sinners..." What got Jesus in the most trouble was who he welcomed to the table. In fact, what precedes some of the most famous parables on seeking and saving the lost (ie Prodigal Son) is Jesus welcoming "tax collectors and notorious sinners" to the table. Listen as Ps Brandon unpacks the first two verses of Luke 15 and challenges us in the way we love and receive people.

When Jesus stopped and washed the disciples feet, he was making more than a statement, he was setting an example for us. He was giving us a pattern for relationship. One that does more than wash our past journey, but set us up for our future journey together.

If you were to guess how Paul qualifies those who are spiritual, what would you think his standard was? Would you believe it's more about how we compare ourselves to others? And what does 'being spiritual' even mean? Take some time to get spiritual. To grow in unity. And to be one with others.

If you knew what Jesus prayed for, how would it change what you pray for? Or even the way you live? We believe what Jesus prayed for in John 17 is what He still prays for. Listen in as we discuss what Jesus prays for his people.

Pastor Paul Cole sits down with some of our amazing Dinner Party leaders to talk all things community in a very honest, powerful way. You will identify and be inspired by this very real talk with real people encountering a real Jesus in others.

"Jesus, make Mary get back up and help me?" Martha was frustrated that her sister had stopped helping her host and prepare dinner. Jesus replies with a very strong statement. "You are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about." What details in your life have become distractions from Jesus? What happens if we focus on only one thing? The one thing that matters most.

After Jesus kicks off his earthly ministry with a huge win, he doesn't something peculiar. He wakes up in the middle of the night and gets away from everyone. And he doesn't tell them where he's going. Essentially he is hiding. He's getting lost! In a culture where it is much easier to get found than get lost, what is Jesus showing us as he hides from his disciples and what does it mean to his identity moving forward?