Reach Church - Everett

How do you 'see' Jesus? In John 12, Some Greeks who were looking for Jesus stand out against the gospel narrative as unusual in the political landscape of the time. In a culture where there was separate "worship" for the Gentiles at the Jewish temple, these men were a picture of all who want to know God. As these Greeks request to see Jesus, his response is that in order to rightly see him, you have to see his death, burial, and resurrection.

It's possible to engage in the legalistic act of giving but never experience the abundant joy of generosity. God, instead, calls us to trust in His provision, living lives of open-handed generosity. Not because religion requires us to but because grace invites us to.

Prayer is one of the most fundamental aspects of the Christian faith. What we see in scripture is a model, given by Jesus, on what it looks like to align ourselves with our creator.

We get tired. Exhausted. Depleted. We crave vacation. Days off. A BREAK. Yet it seems nothing does the trick. God has a response to the hustle, a rhythm to slow us down in order to fill us up. It's called sabbath and it's something citizens are invited to practice.

Why does the Bible matter? How should we approach it? Dive in with us as we learn about the Bible, from the Bible.

Citizens of God’s kingdom are called to love our neighbors on earth. But who is my neighbor? How should I love them? Jesus shows us the way.

Ephesians 2:19 - "So then you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with the saints, and members of God’s household..." Eternal rights in the Kingdom. Intimate connection with a perfect Father. Through Christ, we are invited into something quite remarkable - The Kingdom of God.

Reach fam, It's the end of the year - can you believe it? If you're like me, you're beginning to feel both a sense of excitement and simultaneously a sense of panic as 2020 approaches. "Did I do enough this year?" "Will I make the most of next year?" Hey, take it easy for a second. What if we've made "achieving" and "accomplishing" our chief end...to our detriment. What if the filter with which you look at goal setting needs to change, perhaps in a way that would set you up for growth every time? God's plan for us is greater than we can see or imagine, why not learn to trust him as we do our best in making plans? I hope this brief message encourages you. Know that I'm praying for you, and I sure am grateful to be your pastor. Bring on 2020, Sean Gasperetti P.S. I mention a goal-setting PDF at the end of the video. You can download it by clicking the link above.

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?