To bear much fruit as Jesus commanded, we must get good at one key habit. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares what that is and gives 3 practical steps to achieve it so you can go from trying to training.By Gilbert Thurston

Not being self-aware can lead to embarrassing, even sometimes dangerous situations. Nothing though is as bad as not being self-aware spiritually. In this message as Gilbert shares the 4 kinds of soil Jesus describes in relation to our spiritual condition. So which soil are you? Are you sure? Listen to find out.…

What does an authentic belief in Jesus look like and how is it fully lived out? Listen in this message as Guest Speaker Tom Myers explains.By Tom Myers

Jesus doesn't just forgive us of our sins, He also gives us the power to be transformed and difference makers in our community and world. Listen in this message as Guest Speaker Barb Maurice shares how this played out in the life of the Apostle Peter and can in your life as well.By Barb Maurice

As followers of Jesus what is our responsibility when it comes to raising kids to know Jesus and grow in a relationship with Him? Listen as Exponential Worship Pastor Bill Butler shares 3 strategies to help you along the way whether you're a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or just family friend.By Bill Butler

Have you ever started something and then didn't finish it? As Gilbert wraps up the series he shares why finishing what you've started is such an important value to live by in your life.By Gilbert Thurston

It's the one word that will change your life. A word Jesus talked about in 3 different ways. What is that word and how do we best live it out? Listen in this message as Gilbert explains.By Gilbert Thurston

Most Americans have a financial plan that will lead to debt. A financial plan that brings worry. A financial plan that wonders whether you can pay this month's bills or ever retire. But what if it doesn't have to be that way? Listen in this message as Gilbert shares what a true life of financial freedom looks like and two steps you can take to get …

Why is total devotion to Jesus so important, what is the key Jesus said is needed for it and what are practical next steps you can take today to get there? Listen in this message as Gilbert explains.By Gilbert Thurston

Successful people do consistently what others are only willing to do occasionally. Listen in this message a Gilbert shares 3 steps you can take to increase your consistency in all areas of life.By Gilbert Thurston

Nobody plans on making bad decisions but yet we often give into temptation because we're not ready for it. Watch and listen in this message as Gilbert shares 3 steps you can pre-decide to take so that when temptation comes your way you've already defeated it!By Gilbert Thurston

The average person makes 35000 decisions every day. Let's face it, we don't always get them right. Listen as Gilbert shares the 3 main reasons that's so and what's the best to combat this so we can succeed relationally, physically, financially, emotionally, mentally and most importantly spiritually!By Gilbert Thurston

Through video and the spoken word, Gilbert leads you through Jesus journey from His arrest to His resurrection. The most important question each Easter isn't what if it's true but something much more personal. What is that question? Listen to find out!By Gilbert Thurston

In the conclusion of "The Always God" series Gilbert shares how like a potter with a lump of clay, God shapes and molds us into who and what He wants us to be. If you're feeling broken or down then this message is for you...you are God's masterpiece, allow Him to do what only He can do!By Gilbert Thurston

In Luke 15 Jesus does something He doesn't do in any of His other teachings...tell 3 stories back-to-back-to-back to make the same point. What was so important He felt the need to do this? In this message, Gilbert explains and shares why if it was important to Him it better be important to us as well.…

As Gilbert continues "The Always God" series he shares 4 ways that God always sees us and the hope that comes from knowing if He's always seeing then He's always caring as well.By Gilbert Thurston

God invites you to pray. In part 2 of the series, Gilbert shares that God is "Always Hearing" but gives the reasons for why God doesn't always respond to our prayers. If you've ever felt your prayers just kind of bounce off of the ceiling, then this message is for you!By Gilbert Thurston

It's obvious God spoke to men and women in both the Old and New Testaments. The question is does God still speak today? As Gilbert begins "The Always God" series, he shares the 7 ways God still speaks to us today and the 4 reasons you may not be hearing His voice.By Gilbert Thurston

In this message guest speaker John Dizon shares what biblical hospitality looks like. How you treat others that don't look like you, talk like you, think like you, vote like you, dress like you, etc says a lot about your relationship with Jesus. Listen in this message as John talk about how we can become more like Jesus in this way.…

In this message Guest Speaker Mike Harder shares what impact we'd have on our cities and world if we all walked in the way of Jesus. Mike shares both scriptures and his experiences all around the world in leading Concentric Global, a world-wide disciple-making movement.By Mike Harder

Jesus is inviting you and I into something that far exceeds all the wealth and talent in the world. What is this invitation and what does the simple act of opening your hand have to do with it? Listen to find out!By Gilbert Thurston

Is it possible to not get stressed out about money? The answer is yes but it's going to take a mindset shift. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares what they are.By Gilbert Thurston

Do you hate your job? 82% of Americans say they at least don't like what they do. So what can we do about that? Listen in this message as Gilbert shares how working doesn't have to be a curse on our lives and how to find the sweet spot of what you're called to do so work is a joy not a burden.By Gilbert Thurston

80% of all Americans say they have no one they'd call a close friend. Listen in the message as Gilbert shares the dangers of that and how to not just find friends but the right kind of friends.By Gilbert Thurston

The path you are on determines your destination. That makes so much sense when driving a car but why do so few people realize it applies to every area of life? Your health, career, marriage, finances, even your spiritual life is on a very predicatable path. Listen in this message as Gilbert explains this more and what to do if you find yourself on …

Is the Book of Proverbs like Chinese Fortune Cookies or is there more to them than that? Listen as Gilbert shares the purpose of Proverbs and how they can change your life and help propel your 2024 into your best year yet!By Gilbert Thurston

It's comforting when someone doesn't just know us or about us, but actually is one of us. And that's what the Christmas story is all about! Listen in this short Christmas Eve message as Gilbert explains why a complex theological word called the incarnation is woth understanding, because once you do it's truly life-changing!…

As we wrap-up our "Expectations" series, nothing could have been more unexpected thana young virgin girl becoming pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Will Mary try to control the situation or surrender fully to God's plan? Listen in this message as Gilbert shares how we have our own battles with control vs surrender and how to learn to submit every single…

When we allow little small offenses to linger, they will eventually turn into bitterness which will poison our hearts and destroy our lives. Listen as Gilbert shares practical steps to rooting out bitterness in your life so that this Christmas can truly be merry and bright.By Gilbert Thurston

The holidays bring on all kinds of distractions that can keep us from the true meaning of the season which is the birth of Jesus. The fact is though many other things in life distract us from Him all year long. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares 3 practical ways to make sure in the pursuit of what's good, we don't get distracted from what's b…

At Christmas we often get caught up in consumerism and thinking that certain things will make us happy. In fact, this isn't just a Christmas problem but a year-round problem where we think that stuff will satisfy, fulfill or complete us. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares 3 practical ways to make sure we're concentrating less on things that d…

As Gilbert wraps up the "People Problems" series he shares the remarkable story of one other person who is involved in the battle between David and Nabal. In her story we learn what Jesus meant when He said, "Do good to those who mistreat you."By Gilbert Thurston

All of us from time to time have people problems. Which often results in us wanting to get back at or even with the person who has hurt us. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares a story from a time David in the Old Testament had a scenario like this. Does David handle it well or is there a better way? Listen to find out so you can develop your o…

In the conclusion of the One Prayer series, guest speaker Dustin White talks about both the biblical and scientific reasons he would pray that abortion would no longer be something women consider when they become pregnant. Listen as Dustin handles this sensitive topic with both grace and truth.By Dustin White

In part 3 of the "One Prayer" series, guest speaker Barb Maurice shares her one pray that there would be no more mental health crisis in our country.By Barb Maurice

In part 2 of the "One Prayer" series Exponential welcomes back Chad Chute who was our original Disicpleship Pastor when we planted in 2010. Chad's one prayer is that no one would waste their potential. But how do we go about doing that? Listen in this message as Chad shares some virtues you must adopt to make sure it happens.…

In the kick-off to the "One Prayer" series, Gilbert interviews Nikki Condon from Safe Families about practical ways familes from all around the world can come alongside other families who are in a crisis and show them the love of Jesus.By Gilbert Thurston

SEX! SEX! SEX! Got your attention didn't it? Listen as Gilbert concludes the "Next Level Love" series sharing the biology behind the theology of God's plan for this gift. Whether you're married or single you will find lots of practical application in this powerful message that shows that faith and science go hand in hand.…

What does commitment look like in a romantic relationship and why do so many people struggle with it? Listen in this message as Gilbert shares the shocking stats of just how bad Americans do in this area and then gives 5 keys for how to successfully live out a marriage commitment until death do you part.…

In romantic relationships people tend to fall into one of two very extreme camps when it comes to reliance on their partner. What are those camps and what can you do to avoid them whether you're single or married? Listen as Gilbert explains.By Gilbert Thurston

Once you KNOW someone the next question is can you TRUST them? Listen in this message as Gilbert shares what trust looks like in both dating relationships and in marriages. He concludes by giving advice for what to do when trust has been broken in a major way.By Gilbert Thurston

In the kick-off to the "Next Level Love" series Gilbert introduces the 5 key bonds that help a romantic relationship go to the next level. If you're tired of dating jerks or seeing your marriage struggle this is the message for you!By Gilbert Thurston

Jesus never said, "Do whatever makes you happy". Does this mean He doesn't want you happy? No of course not, but we do need to understand His method for gaining happiness and our own way are vastly different. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares the story of a women looking for happiness in all the wrongs places who ultimately finds it in Jesus…

Jesus Never Said..."You Won't Have Bad Days"...in fact He said quite the opposite. Listen in this messages as Gilbert shares the 2 blessings that come when we learn to embrace the good with the bad.By Gilbert Thurston

"You don't need to forgive that person"...yet another phrase that Jesus never said. As Gilbert continues the series he looks at what Jesus did say about forgiveness and the surprising key to forgiving someone no matter what they've done to you or your family.By Gilbert Thurston

Have you ever said to someone, "You get what you deserve?" We all have probably at some point, or at least thought it. In this kick-off message to the series, "Things Jesus Never Said", Gilbert shares why Jesus never uttered this phrase and instead what He did say as He hangs upon the cross between 2 notorious criminals. If you've ever wondered wha…

The old saying is true, "It's not about how you start but how you finish." Listen in this message as Gilbert shares 3 practical ways to make sure you are living out your faith that will sustain you, not just for today, but for the rest of your life.By Gilbert Thurston

Relationships are like a dance. When done well it's beautiful...when done poorly you step on peeople's toes. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares why people often shy away from getting close with people and what the solution is to this dilemma.By Gilbert Thurston

In part 2 of the Cadence series Gilbert shares how God has established biological rhythms in each of us that are vitally important for not just physical and mental health but spiritual health as well. Listen as he shares practical tips to work with God's design for your body, especially when it comes to sleep, and not against it.…

God is a God of rhythm, groove and cadence and He expects our lives to be the same way. Listen in this message as Gilbert shares what this means and how when we're not living according to God's cadence we default to culture's chaos. If your life and schedule seem out of control, this is the message for you!…