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Good Friday is the day Jesus was crucified and died for our sins. The truth is, it was good for us, but excruciating for Jesus. Good Friday is actually the darkest day in human history when men murdered God. Why did Jesus die? He was nailed to a Cross, suffered and died for us. He carried all our sins to the Cross and selflessly suffered so that yo…

The Last Supper is the final meal that Jesus shares with his 12 best friends, the disciples. And if we examine what Jesus did during this time together, it reveals to us that Jesus has a plan for your life. The key is that we need to walk alongside Him. In our Passion Series, we are following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ during the last week of…

For 5 weeks in our Passion Series, we are following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ to observe the events that took place during the last week of his life. This week is referred to as Holy Week on the Christian calendar - and today we’re learning that Jesus got angry - and righteously so - upon his visit to the Temple. During Holy Week, on Palm Su…

For 5 weeks in our Passion Series, we are going to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ during the last week of his life. This week begins with Palm Sunday and is referred to as Holy Week. Jesus ultimately dies on Good Friday and rises from the dead 3 days later on Easter. But, before we can celebrate Easter, we will experience Jesus’ “Passion,”…

We want to introduce you to an awesome tool: the ladder of integrity. This is designed to help you get rigorously honest about what you are feeling so that you can identify your values. When you identify your values, or why something matters to you, you’ll be able to express what you’re feeling without resorting to dirty fighting tactics. In other …

Emotionally intelligent adults would rather resolve the tension in their relationships than dissolve the relationship. You can avoid friction in the first place if you clarify expectations. We all have expectations, but they are not valid if they are unconscious, unrealistic, unspoken, and un-agreed upon. The #1 source of tension in most relationsh…

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize your emotions, regulate them, and understand and influence the feelings of others positively. It gives you the ability to decode emotions (yours and others) and use that awareness to guide your decisions! Some people say EQ is more important than IQ, because people with really high IQs can at times…

Did you know that God has a specific purpose for each generation? And our heart beats with a passion to see a generational transfer where the baton of faith is successfully passed from one generation to the next. The onus is on us to transfer faith to the next generation! When you have a multi-generational church, you need to intentionally raise up…

Did you know that the Holy Spirit doesn’t always lead you into blessings? Life is full of mountaintops AND valleys. There are seasons when the Holy Spirit will lead you into a valley to experience self-denial and affliction. See, if you want to be used powerfully by God, there are times when things will get uncomfortable. Why? God is training you f…

As we seek breakthrough from God in this season of prayer and fasting, some people feel their storm has actually gotten WORSE, not better. They feel discouraged and uncertain. Did you know that Jesus actually warns us about this? Because the enemy (yes, we mean satan), doesn’t want you to see a breakthrough in your life. He will do anything he can …

Maybe as you look at what God has for you in 2023, you see a long list of oppositions. A long list of circumstances. Of unanswered prayers. A long list Of GIANTS that just seem impossible to defeat on your own. Honest moment: What is your giant this year? Where do you need God to intervene? Where do you need breakthrough? Maybe it’s a struggle with…

Are you ready to hear God’s voice and experience His power in a fresh way? Breakthrough is a journey that unveils the power behind prayer and fasting. Fasting is actually an ancient spiritual discipline where you give up physical food for a season for a spiritual purpose. As a way to detox your body, unclutter your mind, and open your heart more fu…

At Christmas we celebrate that Jesus chose to be born in the body of a tiny baby. The infinite God became an infant! Theologians call this the incarnation. The Son of God assumed a human body and a human nature. 100% God, but also 100% man. This is a display of true humility, which is the quality of lowering oneself in the service of others. Jesus …

We’re going to talk about our pride. Yes, you’re pride… because if we’re honest with ourselves, it is something that we all struggle with. If you reflect upon it, chances are that every time you stepped out of God’s best for your life, and took things into your own hands, it was a result of your pride. And, the bigger the pride, the larger and the …

How do you show people kindness in the most stressful, frantic, fast-paced, and anxiety producing season of the year? In the Bible a better word for kindness is mercy. Essentially mercy is when you don’t get what you deserve. You deserve to be punished, but instead you receive mercy… forgiveness…pardon. And God is merciful! He is kind! Thank goodne…

At Christmas what does God want from us? After all, it’s His birthday! The bible actually answers this question in Micah 6:8: “What does the Lord require of you? Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.” So, what does it mean to DO JUSTICE? Biblical justice requires three things. #1) Relationship: It’s impossible to have a relationship wit…

This Vision Sunday message will give you a glimpse into the mission God is calling Liquid Church to in 2023. The theme for this year comes from Micah 6:8, which challenges the people of God to do 3 vital things: “Do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.” We believe God is calling us to fulfill the Micah 6:8 vision in 4 key areas of practica…

How do you gauge your spiritual strength: are you thriving or surviving? Another way to ask this question: Is your tank spiritually FULL? Or are you running LOW? Is it time for an oil change? In the Bible, oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. Those who are wise have lamps full of fresh oil, meaning they are filled with the Holy Spirit and ready for …

There are 3 types of prayers that can get you through the highs and lows of life and help you grow closer to God. If you practice these 3 prayers on a daily basis, you will discover that God is closer to you than you think. Watch this message from Pastor Zach Taylor and learn how to pray #1) God, Meet Me In The Mundane #2) God, Hear My Cry In The C…

Ever heard the expression “the Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak?” You have a weakness… maybe you’re dragging around anger or unforgiveness. Maybe it’s an addiction: to junk food, alcohol, pot, or porn. You want to be free of this weight on your shoulders and burden in your life. The Spirit is willing. But you just can’t seem to do it. The f…

Developing resilience in our lives is all about relying on God for all of our needs. The world around us tells us to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps - that we don’t need anyone or anything else, just grit and determination. But, God invites us to come to Him and promises that He will give us the strength we need. Thank goodness! Because as we w…

What burdens are you carrying? Maybe you have concerns for your children. Or your aging parents. Maybe it’s your marriage that keeps you up at night. Or you’re dealing with a new medical diagnosis. We all struggle with anxiety - some concerns are small and others feel like the weight could crush us. Here’s the good news: Jesus can be trusted to CAR…

if you had to complete this sentence: My heart is weighed down by _________. What would you write? What worries are bogging you down in this season? Is it finances? Your children? Your marriage? A relationship? Your career? Loneliness? Life is full of challenges that can leave us feeling depleted, weary, and weak. So, how can you develop the inner …

How are you doing? Really? Are you weary, distracted, and depleted? If you feel like you’re just getting by with no capacity for extra, you are surviving, not thriving. And you’re not alone. The last 3 years have been brutal: a global pandemic, racial unrest, political division… you get the idea. That overwhelming stress and exhaustion is NOT what …

Your family, friends, coworkers and even the barista at Starbucks - they are all judging your behavior. If you consider yourself a Christian, then everything you do, every word and action, every social media post, the way you respond to people, your attitude, even the way you drive reflects upon Jesus. You tell people about your faith based on how …

DescriptionAre you a parent or grandparent who feels like time has flown by quickly? Does it feel like it was just “yesterday” that your baby was a baby, and now they’re on their way to college? In this message, Pastor Tim Lucas shares each phase a child goes through at different seasons of life. He encourages you to embrace and enjoy every moment …

Are you aware that God desires what you have? He has placed something significant into your hands--- it's time for you to give it to God and allow Him to use it for His glory! In Liquid Church's message, ”Bring Your Brick," Pastor Tim Lucas reminds you that you are a part of what God is building; His church. Jesus is bridging us together, brick by …

There are times we may feel depleted and disconnected from God. First, you have to check your power source. When was the last time you plugged into the most incredible power: God’s power in you? In Liquid Church’s message,”Stay Plugged In,” Guest speaker Pastor Brendon Wilson encourages you to stay connected to God. If you have disconnected from Go…

Sometimes you have done everything possible to make your dreams a reality, but nothing seems to come from your efforts. As a result, you may feel like throwing in the towel on the idea of experiencing success. In part 4 of Liquid Church’s annual At The Movies series, Pastor Kayra Montañez explores the Biblical themes and lessons behind the inspirin…

In part 3 of Liquid Church’s annual At The Movies series, Pastor Zach Taylor explores the Biblical themes and lessons behind the Academy Award Winning movie Coda. In Coda, we learn that you can’t be everything for everybody, but being you is enough for somebody. What do you need to say no to in your life to embrace who God has made you to be? "This…

There are many epic story themes in the movie Spiderman: Far From Home - purpose, honor, courage, bravery, and even sacrifice. The truth is, nothing moves the human spirit like the stories we see on our screens! But is there a spiritual point to the movies and shows we watch? In part 2 of Liquid Church’s annual At The Movies series, Guest Speaker P…

There are so many epic story themes in the movie Top Gun: Maverick - from love, to honor, courage and bravery, even sacrifice. Truth is, nothing moves the human spirit like the stories we see on our screens! But is there a spiritual point to the movies and shows we watch? In part 1 of Liquid Church’s annual At The Movies series, Pastor Tim Lucas ex…

Following your heart sounds like great wisdom; In fact, it’s common to think Jesus encouraged us to follow our hearts. But is this something Jesus really advised us to do? In this message from Part 5 of Liquid Church's series, "Stuff Jesus Never Said," Pastor Daniel Fusco shares that as believers of Christ, we should lead our hearts and not be rule…

We live in a culture that wants you to believe that your happiness depends solely on YOU and that you are your life's main character--the hero of your own story. But where is God in that equation? In this message from Part 4 of Liquid Church's series, "Stuff Jesus Never Said," Pastor Kayra Montanez sheds biblical light on the problem that stems fro…

A lot of people believe in Karma– a world where bad actions are punished, and the good get rewarded. But Grace is something else entirely! Pastor Tim Lucas debunks the difference between Karma and Grace in this message from Liquid Church’s Stuff Jesus Never Said series. It may be easy to think - or even hope - that “what goes around comes back arou…

Have you ever received news that completely OVERWHELMED you? Maybe someone you love received a difficult health diagnosis. Or, maybe you’re enduring a financial burden that you didn’t see coming. And in the middle of your hard situation….along comes a well meaning Christian who tells you: “Don’t worry, it’ll all be okay…..cause God doesn’t give you…

Jesus said a lot of wise stuff in the Bible. Lately, it seems like he’s been saying a lot on social media too. In this message from Liquid Church, Pastor Zach Taylor kicks off a new series called Stuff Jesus Never Said by debunking myths about the words of God in the Bible. The Bible is packed full of incredible teachings and truths, many of which …

In the Bible, God gives men explicit instructions on how to man up, build a foundation of spiritual leadership, fight for their marriages and protect their families. God has called men to be both a Worker and a Warrior for God. When men start to build, the enemy of our souls, Satan plots to destroy it. We live in a dark world, and it’s imperative t…

We live in a world full of moral failures. Far too many marriages are ending due to a lack of integrity. God created men to be protectors of their families, but the enemy is wreaking havoc on his ego, causing him to compromise and lose his footing because of the deficiency of setting boundaries. In this message from Part 3 of Liquid Church’s series…

There is a lot of confusion in our culture about what it means to be a man. We’re not talking about gender– or the differences between men and women - but rather, the differences between boys and men. What are the marks of authentic Biblical manhood? In this message from Part 2 of Liquid Church’s series “Man Up”, Pastor Tim Lucas shares how men can…

We’re asking the question “What makes a man an authentic man in today’s world?” If you’ve noticed: There’s a lot of confusion in our culture about what it means to be a man. We’re not talking about gender– or the differences between Men and Women - but rather, the differences between boys and men. What are the marks of authentic Biblical manhood? I…

In American culture, it’s relatively rare to act your wage. Society has taught us to aspire to acquire. Bigger and better is the typical American way! However, the problem with living in this mindset leads to all sorts of material - and even spiritual - bondage. Matthew 6:24 says that “You cannot serve both God and money.” So what is the key to fin…

Learning how to get out of debt is actually a profoundly spiritual issue. Why? In Scripture, Jesus actually spoke more about the topic of money and our stuff than Heaven and Hell combined! When you become a Christian, you acknowledge that Jesus paid the debt for our sin. The truth is, it’s hard to be a servant of Christ when you are a slave to cred…

While the Bible tells us not to test God, there is one area where God actually encourages us to test Him: That’s the test of generosity! There is a blessing to living generously when you put God first in your finances. In this message from Liquid Church’s Generous Livin’ series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares that today, too many people are living small, …

In this message from Liquid Church’s Mother’s Day message, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares encouragement for all the moms, aunts, grandmas, mentors and more! Let’s be honest: Motherhood is thrilling and terrifying. It’s energizing and exhausting. Parenthood fills you with love and joy, but also fear and doubt. Moms, we get it! Motherhood is a gift fro…

What crisis are you facing today? Who is counting on you to be courageous? If your family is under attack, a loved one is in trouble, or your job is in jeopardy, God may be calling you to STAND UP and SPEAK UP for change. In this message from Liquid Church’s series Queen: The Story of Esther, Pastor Tim Lucas inspires us to prepare for the moment w…

What do you do when God seems silent in your life? Maybe you’re worn out by the pressures that keep stacking or a heart that keeps aching. In this message from Liquid Church’s series Queen: The Story of Esther, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares that when life seems off the rails, we can trust in God’s providence. The word providence is the biblical term…

Are you hungry for hope? Whether it’s life after sickness, a difficult diagnosis, or a ruined relationship, God promises there is hope after the heartache. This Easter With Liquid Church, we’re celebrating God’s love that transforms lives! In this Easter message, Pastor Tim Lucas shares the impact that the Easter story of Jesus’ resurrection has on…

God has given every person a Spiritual Gift, or a Supernatural Ability, to help other people. To some, God gave the gift of supernatural generosity. The truth is, we serve a God who is very generous to us, and when the Holy Spirit fills your heart, he opens your hand to be generous to others. In this message from the conclusion of Liquid Church’s W…

In this message from Liquid Church’s Wind & Fire series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares the importance of identifying and using spiritual gifts received by the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Spirit are special spirit-given abilities that every Christian receives and varies from person to person. The purpose of spiritual gifts is to build up Jesus’ Chu…