Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii
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We all drift between different providers. We depend on God to provide for our needs, but we also depend on money to provide security, family to provide fulfillment, and accomplishments to provide self-esteem. But Elijah will dramatically prove that only our Ultimate Provider can give us what we’re really looking for.…
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Nobody likes to think about judgment, but God’s judgment on sin is what restrains evil and suffering in the world. So how do we learn to honor God’s judgment more than man’s judgment (which will help us conquer our fears and insecurities)? Elijah will show us the way.Matt Dirks
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We all feel cursed by something, whether it’s a bank balance that’s too low, a body-mass-index that’s too high, or kids that are too wild. And we can find minor saviors that will deliver us from those minor curses. But only the Ultimate Savior can deliver us from the ultimate curse: Death. If you're feeling like you can’t escape some curse in life,…
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We live in a world filled with voices—each one offering wisdom, inspiration, or power, all competing for our trust. It was no different in Israel’s time, when prophets like Elijah and Elisha stepped onto the scene. But through it all, God made one thing clear: unlike any earthly king, He alone is the true King who provides for every need. If you’ve…
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57 percent of Generation Z says their life dream is to be an influencer, but Jesus says every Christian is an influencer. He says you're a shining city on a hill. The only question is what kind of influence you’re having. Maybe you feel too young, too old, or too damaged to become the kind of gospel influence Jesus has called you to be. Well, liste…
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Billy Graham once said, “Mountaintops are for views and inspiration, but fruit is grown in the valleys.” No one enjoys failure—but Jesus meets us there, transforming us through it to become more like Him. Are you walking through failure right now? Check out this message and experience God’s hope in the valley.…
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Do you ever doubt God and his plan? You’re not alone. The gospels are full of doubters, including John the Baptist, James the brother of Jesus, and the most famous doubter of all time: Thomas. The amazing thing is that Jesus isn’t afraid of our doubts. He welcomes our doubts, then works to transform our doubts.…
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If the tomb is empty, anything’s possible. That’s the message of Easter. Many people are facing something that seems impossible in life. But the miracle of the resurrection tells us that God’s in the business of transforming life, and he might have a miracle for us.Matt Dirks
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The message of the Easter season is the good news that our Creator humbled himself to become one of his creation and die for us so he could rise and give us new life. And he did it all with joy! So how can we live with the same kind of joy? Jesus will show us as he serves his disciples at the Last Supper.…
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Life throws all sorts of disappointments our way—cancelled events, bad weather, flat tires. But how do we deal with the disappointments that crush us? The ones that shake us to our core and make us question God and His ways? This Sunday, we'll hear from two sisters who faced the heartbreak of losing their brother and how Jesus transformed their dis…
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The pandemic allowed us all to experience how sickness can disrupt our lives and isolate us from other people. It also allowed us to experience how incredible it feels to be delivered from sickness. There’s some kind of sickness each one of us needs to be healed from right now, whether it’s physical, emotional, relational, or spiritual. And Jesus h…
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What’s your greatest need in life right now? Seriously. What is it? Did you say something like more money? A better job? A better house? All those earthly needs might be valid (especially in a high-cost-low-wage place like Hawaii), but they point to a deeper spiritual need that Jesus promises to fulfill beyond our wildest dreams.…
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There are so many things in life that promise to transform our lives. Influencers, celebrities, and friends convince us that this new product, or travel destination, or fitness routine will be life-changing. And they just … aren't. Whether we put our faith in a discipline, destination, or object, it’s a form of lifeless religion. But Jesus transcen…
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If you could trade homes with someone, whose house would you live in? If you could trade athletic or intellectual abilities with someone, who would you be like? If you could trade physical appearance with someone, who would you look like? We’re always comparing our lives to others, but Jesus wants to free us from the trap of constant disappointment…
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When you think about all the false advertising, fake news, workplace slander, and neighborhood gossip we encounter every day, it’s clear we live in a culture of falsehood. But when Jesus “the way, the truth, and the life” transforms our hearts, we can’t help but to pour his gracious truth out to others.…
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If you’ve never stolen a car or held up a bank, you might think you’ve got the whole “Thou shall not steal” thing down. But Scripture lists dozens of ways we steal — from our employers, friends, families, and God. The good news is that Jesus came to free us from our slavery to money and stuff, so we can be joyfully generous instead.…
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Purity isn’t a burden—it’s actually a gift in a world full of temptations and distractions. When we choose God's desire for purity, we experience a peace and satisfaction that nothing else can offer. If you're looking for real joy–discover how Christ's purity sets us free.Mike Mason
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Super Bowl Sunday is one of the few times when almost everyone in our culture is doing the same thing. We typically think of freedom as the ability to do what we want, even if it’s by ourselves. But what if God is calling us into the freedom of life-giving relationships, even by pursuing peace with people we don’t really like? If you're dealing wit…
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Family is the foundation of every human relationship. A healthy family is where we learn to be loving, responsible, and unselfish—which is how our neighborhoods and islands become healthy. So how do we bless and honor our families? The Ten Commandments show us the way. If you're dealing with family issues check out this message in Exodus 20!…
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What are you most looking forward to in life? A new car? New house? Your next vacation? Your next job? We’re always looking forward to something. One writer said it’s because life is nothing but a “ceaseless cycle of striving.” We always want more. We need something that will permanently free us from that cycle, and God delivered it to us in the Te…
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