Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

What happens when people are united? Like orchestra members all tuned to the same note, unity occurs when people set their sights on the same thing together. Only then can a beautiful symphony be played. The Church is the same way. When people walk together in the direction of Jesus, their unity in Him speaks louder than all their differences.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49515548RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Jesus invites us to walk alongside Him to spark a movement of disciple-makers, with too many generations to count, in the city of Las Vegas and beyond. Paul experiences surrender, trust, and generosity on his journey to disciple-making, and he shares with the church in Philippi the impact of sacrifice. He reminds us that sacrifice is love in action, it is always costly, it builds legacy, and it is dying to self. Where is Jesus inviting you to sacrifice for Him and the people He loves?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49512150RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Generosity is more than just a transaction, but an opportunity from God to invite transformation in your life and in the lives of those around you. With Jesus, generosity is relational, mutual, and spiritual. Paul experiences this as he writes a letter to the Philippians, reminding them, and us, of the power and impact of generosity. Who are your people that you will give and receive with, and how will you listen to God in your giving? MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49508913RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Can you imagine what it's like standing at the doorstep of a defining moment? God invites us to trust Him more than ever before when it comes to the plans He has set out for us, even if we can't see the end from the beginning. The story of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 9 models for us what courage can do in the face of fear, especially when the other side leads to so much joy in Jesus' direction. Recognize what God is up to, trust that He is at work, and advocate for the blessing so others can join it too. Learn more about Going Together at canyonridge.org/goingtogether.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49505607RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Think about a goal you have accomplished. When you first set yourself on the path towards that end, you were committing to a new way of life until it was completed. Along the way, you became a new sort of person. God uses these seasons of effort to transform us. In Acts 9:1-19, God calls Saul and Ananias into something new. There would be beauty for them in the end, but the process took effort, surrender, and cost. Learn more about Going Together at canyonridge.org/goingtogether.MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49502131RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

How do you maintain perspective when you're in the thick of hard times? Sometimes, when you're so focused on what's going wrong ahead of you, it's hard to look up and see the bigger picture that God is working. The story of Rahab in Joshua 2 teaches us that, in these moments, you should look up, take the next right step, and invite transformation from God. It's not your job to carry everything; just set your gaze on Him. MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49498787RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

Why is it so hard to have faith in God? If hope is who God is, faith is who we are in response to Him. When God's chosen people were trapped between the Red Sea and the Egyptian Army in Exodus 14, it was easy to turn to frustration and anger as they wondered where God was in the midst of their struggle. But Moses partnered with God in faith to bring good to his people. Psalm 77 directs us to lament, question, and remember with God when it feels like hope is nowhere to be found. Where do you see yourself today?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49495382RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

How do you tend to respond when it feels like everything is going wrong? In those times, it’s hard to trust that God is good. It’s tempting to grow hopeless or cope in unhealthy ways. However, even when things feel more difficult than you can handle, God’s word says that he will redeem all things, bringing good out of immense brokenness (Romans 8:28). His way is not easy, but he will make it good. Where can you trust him more today?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49491860RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

What kind of God would ask a father to sacrifice his son? One who would do the exact same thing. Abraham in Genesis 22 asks this question: What do we do when following God seems to lead the wrong way? God has been good, God will be good, because God is good. He blesses trust, creates new things out of nothing, and does whatever He promises. How is God inviting you into a relationship built on trust?MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49488650RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/

The goodness of God sounds so exciting until you find yourself waiting for God to move. It can be easy to wonder how long He will take or if he will even move. After promising a new nation to Abram and Sarai in Genesis 11, they found themselves waiting for God to fulfill His promise. Sometimes the good God has for you might not come as you hoped. So how do you wait for God in the in between? MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49485030RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.orgBLOG: https://canyonridge.org/blogs/