Purpose Podcast

Pastor Eric Holmstrom gives us our second word to remember in our series The Upper Room, LOVE. We unpack Jesus’ command in John 13:30–35 to “love one another.” and learn that our assignment is (“Love one another”), how we accomplish it (“As I have loved you”), and why it matters (“By this everyone will know”). […]

Today we are led by guest Pastor Steve Dang, a Fuller Seminary graduate, who serves as Campus Pastor and Chief Ministry Officer at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA. Kicking off the start our new series, the Upper Room and look into the way Jesus was an example to us. In John 13, Jesus, […]

Relationships of all kinds are essential to our walk with Christ, and the basis of those relationships should be and are friendships! It’s the most basic form of love and relationship that Jesus calls us into, not just with Him, but with fellow Christ followers too! And in order to have deep friendships, it requires […]

In our final message of Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Claire walks us into Nehemiah 12 and 13 and shows how great leaders choose gratitude in a world marked by ingratitude. As the walls of Jerusalem are dedicated, the people rejoice in God’s faithfulness, but it doesn’t take long for spiritual drift to return. […]

The world has a lot to say about how we should approach dating, but a lot of it is focused on our own benefit and finding our worth in someone else. But the thing is, our true worth is in Jesus! While the Bible doesn’t talk about dating, it does talk about singleness, marriage, and […]

Continuing in our Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make series, we see how real spiritual renewal happens when God’s people refuse to compromise on what matters most. From Nehemiah 9–11, this message shows how spiritual apathy is transformed through worship, God’s Word, confession, prayer, and a renewed commitment to trust and obey the Lord. As the […]

Tonight we hear a testimony from Austin Rivera, a young adult here at Purpose Church, as he shares his story of anxiety and depression and how God found him and showed him love and grace in the midst of these hard mental health struggles. We then get to hear from an incredible panel of HSM […]

In Decision 5 of our series, Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Tamiko walks us through Nehemiah chapters 8 and 9 to show why great leaders depend on God daily. As the walls of Jerusalem are completed, the people discover that physical restoration is not the final goal, spiritual renewal is. Godly leadership includes corporate […]

This week, Pastor Eric teaches from Nehemiah chapters 6 and 7 to show why great leaders must know when to say no. As opposition, distraction, and pressure increases, Nehemiah stays focused on God’s assignment. For week 4 of Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make we look at refusing to be pulled into meaningless meetings, fear-driven reactions, […]

As we wrap up our New Year, New Me series, we’ve learned that the best goals in life are the ones that keep us close to Christ. As we connect with Him, He transforms our hearts and minds to look like His and gives us a purpose to faithfully serve Him. Philippians 4 concludes with […]

In this message from the series Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make, Pastor Glenn Gunderson walks through Nehemiah chapters 4 and 5 to show how great leaders respond righteously instead of reacting recklessly. As opposition, criticism, and internal conflict rise, Nehemiah models a steady leadership that keeps people encouraged, takes wise and practical steps forward, and […]

Scripture has a lot to say about humility and complaining. Humility is lacking pride or arrogance. Complaining is the expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. Is there a way to express annoyance in a way that honors God? Is venting okay to do as Christians? Venting can be okay for Christians, but it depends […]

Pastor Eric continues our series Seven Decisions Great Leaders Make by exploring Nehemiah chapters 2 and 3 and the truth that great leaders do not travel alone. Through Nehemiah’s story, we see how Godly leadership involves asking others for help, honestly sharing problems, empowering many people to accomplish more together, and choosing to do life […]

We all have goals, but we also all have mistakes we wish we didn’t make. The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect on each of these in pursuit of our resolutions, but what does it look like for us to make resolutions with God at the front of our minds? When […]

Pastor Eric begins a new series through the book of Nehemiah by looking at the first decision great leaders make: seeking God before doing anything else. From Nehemiah 1, we see how godly leadership starts by slowing down to gather the facts, bringing our burdens honestly to God in prayer, confessing sin, and believing that […]

Today, we have Pastor Sarah Slamer and Andrew Beauvais to share with us how Jesus came for the world, every tribe, every nation, and every tongue, and He came to redeem all of creation. This message reminds us that the gospel is both deeply personal and globally powerful, calling us to respond in faith, step […]

In the middle of a busy and noisy season, this Christmas Eve, Pastor Eric reminds us that Jesus meets us in our distractions. From Luke 2, we see how surrendering our attention to Him leads to clarity, peace, and purpose. If your life feels full but your heart feels empty, Jesus came for you. Study […]

As we continue diving into the story of Jesus, we see how God meets us in our deepest moments of need. Through Luke 2, we’re reminded that desperation does not disqualify us. It can actually position us to experience God’s presence, purpose, and wholeness. If you’re longing for something more this season, Jesus came for […]

For this Christmas Concert Pastor Eric reminds us that the story of Jesus is for everyone, including you. From the confused to the condemned to the curious, Luke 2 shows us a Savior who meets us right where we are and invites us into hope, grace, and new life. No matter what you’re carrying this […]

We pick up the Christmas Story with Joseph’s perspective on Mary conceiving a child before they are married. Since Joseph does not know yet that this is the Holy Spirit’s plan for Jesus to be born, the future he expected is totally shattered. However, Joseph remains honorable in this tough situation and trusts the Lord […]