Reach Church - Everett

When Christians claim they’ve been raised to life spiritually, some are eager to learn more. Others, eager to criticize and/or disregard. No matter what you encounter, you’re called to let your life speak for itself.

Christmas is fast approaching! Gifts of all kinds are soon to be given. When it comes to faith in Christ, it's good for us to ask ourselves, "What value have I placed on the gift of relationship with Jesus?"

When an unexpected source proclaims the most important part of the Good News, we are forced to answer a crucial question — “How will we respond to the irrefutable power of Jesus?”

It’s a guarantee we‘ll wrong each other. We’re called to be distinct in how we make it right.

In a letter to his friend Philemon, Paul mentioned that he was encouraged by the refreshment Philemon offered his church family. His love for his community and his faith in Jesus was significant. In our day in age, could the same be said of us? If not, wouldn’t it be worth fighting for?

In moments of hopelessness, it doesn’t always seem practical to trust Jesus. But who determines when something is truly hopeless? What if Jesus is the hope you needed all along?

Let’s face it: the Western world is ill-equipped when it comes to grieving. How do we do it well? How do we trust God in the process? Jesus models well at the tomb of Lazarus.

The now and not yet. The moments between your current reality and a better one. How do we trust Jesus in the tension? Know that you can, and that he’s trustworthy.

In our waiting, is God actually doing something? Can we trust that he's at work?

Where culture says “always be closing,” Jesus says “play the long game.” To be faithful in the Kingdom of God looks like long obedience in the same direction. This means the things that will hold long term, even eternal value, require faithfulness that isn’t produced overnight. How is God calling you to be faithful in the season ahead?

It’s difficult to hear God’s voice when we come to him with our own ideals. We become entitled, failing to realize we’re blinded by our attitudes of opposition. Fortunately, Jesus keeps on speaking and keeps on pursuing. It’s time to get our hearts in line with his.

How do you know what you’re investing your life into is secure? Is it possible to find security in our faith? Jesus wants to provide that kind of assurance to the sheep in his care.

Hear him. Know him. Follow him. Who? Your Good Shepherd.

As we look to further live out what it means to be the Church and reach the city, we revisit our values, discuss intentional next steps, and set our sights on the season ahead.

Jesus pursues us before, during, and after we realize he is. How should we respond? We’ve got options, but some are more appropriate than others.

Even when Jesus does a transformative work in our lives, we can still be met with opposition. Even so, it’s possible to walk in confidence and allow God’s love to shine through us.

Jesus heals a man born blind and reveals that every broken story can be a redemption story.

Jesus challenges the faith of his audience by giving evidence of what true, saving faith looks like.

Everyone is looking for truth, and everyone wants to be free. When you realize Jesus is the answer to both desires, you can’t help but follow his lead.