Purpose Podcast

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 […]

This week, Pastor Claire shares how the Christmas story reminds us that Jesus truly came for the doubtful. Looking at the responses of Zechariah and Mary to God moving, we see a God who meets us in our questions, transforms our uncertainty, and gently leads us toward hope. As we enter the Christmas season, this […]

In Luke 1:26–38, Mary faces overwhelming fear—an unexpected pregnancy, possible rejection from Joseph and her community, and the weight of being chosen to carry God’s Son. Yet God meets her fear with His presence, grace, and power: “The Lord is with you… Do not be afraid… Nothing is impossible with God.” Mary doesn’t have all […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File Today, Pastor Nick walks us into the often overlooked spiritual discipline of lament. Through the Psalms and the story of Lazarus, he shows how Jesus grieves with us, how lament becomes a place of growth, and how each of us can choose to turn toward God in seasons of […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File Pastor Eric finishes The R.I.C.H. Life series with a message on the hurdles that keep us from true financial freedom. From comparison and debt to disorganization and distraction, this teaching offers practical wisdom and biblical clarity to help you build a healthier relationship with money. Discover how trusting God, […]

Study Guide | Download Audio File This week, Pastor Eric continues The R.I.C.H. Life series with a message called Controlled Spending. Discover how biblical wisdom can bring peace, freedom, and purpose to your finances. Learn practical ways to budget wisely, resist greed, and enjoy the life God wants for you. It’s a reminder that when […]

For the last 3 weeks, we have discussed that surrendering our lives to Jesus involves the recognition that everything we have is not ours, but rather a gift from God. This includes our talents, time, and treasures. Jesus spoke much about money and possessions, and His teachings warn us against the selfishness and greed that […]

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When we surrender our lives to Jesus, we discover that everything we think is ours really is not. Everything is a gift from God, including our time, which means we have the opportunity to give it away to glorify God and serve others. To use our time well means to dedicate time to God, and […]

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Jesus made some pretty shocking statements during His life and ministry, including this: people who want to find true life must first lose their life. In other words, gaining the world is meaningless if you lose your soul too – and your soul is found when you surrender your whole life to Jesus. One way […]

This week’s message wraps up The War You’re In series with a special Q&A on spiritual warfare. Pastor Eric answers real questions about Halloween, demons, community, fear, angels and more. All to help us see how the truth of Jesus gives us confidence and victory in a spiritual world that’s very real. Study Guide | […]

This week, Pastor Eric continues our series The War You’re In with a powerful message about how the gospel itself is an act of spiritual warfare. Drawing from 1 Timothy 4, we see how Christ’s victory over sin, Satan, and death becomes our victory too and what it means to stand firm in truth, live […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today Pastor Glenn Gunderson is back at Purpose Church to share a powerful message about the reality that Satan’s time is running out and how Scripture points to signs that the end is near. From global events to spiritual awakening, discover seven key signs that remind us of God’s ultimate victory and the hope […]

This life is a gift from God. Our life is short compared to eternity. How you live your life on earth determines where you go for eternity. God doesn’t force a relationship with you. If someone doesn’t want a relationship with God on earth, God won’t force them to spend eternity with Him. People who […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues teaching on God’s tactics and how we fight back against the spiritual battles we face every day. Leaning on Ephesians 6:18-24, this message shows us how to stand firm through God’s power, plan, practices, and people. If you’ve ever felt under attack or overwhelmed by spiritual challenges, this message […]

Pride often shows up in our lives in two powerful ways: favoritism and negative words. As we enter chapters 2 and 3 of James in our series “A Faith That Works,” we are exploring why these habits harm our relationships and how Jesus teaches us practical ways to fight against our pride with love and […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ Today, Pastor Eric Holmstrom continues our series The War You’re In with a powerful look at Ephesians 6:10-20. Last week we uncovered the enemy’s tactics, and this week we discover God’s tactics, how we can stand strong and fight back. Through the Armor of God, prayer, fasting, and worship, we learn how to live […]

How discouraging is it when people’s actions don’t line up with their beliefs or words? James encourages Christians not to fall into that trap and instead make sure they don’t just listen to God’s Word, but they obey it too. Christians’ actions should always reveal Christ’s character to the people around them. When we don’t […]

https://purposechurch.com/nextsteps/ We are in a spiritual war, and the enemy will do whatever he can to pull us away from God. The Bible tells us that Satan uses lies, distractions, discouragement, and division to keep people from fully following Jesus. But God’s Word also shows us how to stand firm in His strength and walk […]