Listen to weekend messages that will inspire, encourage, and help you grow in your faith with Jesus from ThornCreek Church.
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Sometimes it feels like the whole world is against us. We can't get our feet under us. We're never in a great financial spot. We can't provide the life we want to. Pastor Ruben preaches on the story of Gideon when he felt like he didn't have enough and God carried him through.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Did you really hear God? Or was it just voices in your head? Is God with you? Are you doubting it all? Pastor Ruben preaches on the story of Gideon, after all the signs and when 32,000 men show up for his cause. He still doubts. Maybe that's you, and this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Who are you when no one is looking? Maybe God has a calling on you and you're afraid. You don't know how God is going to show up. Today Pastor Ruben continues the story of Gideon. If you are fearful of the next step, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Do you need a sign from God? And honestly, would you know the sign was from God? Pastor Ruben continues the story of Gideon. He asks God to prove he is God. That's something we have all thought about. If you need a sign, you won't want to miss this message.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Join us for our new message series, "Imposter Syndrome," as we dive into the life of Gideon from the book of Judges. Today, Pastor Nick kicks off the series with "I'm Not A Hero," exploring how Gideon, despite his doubts and fears, was called by God to be a mighty warrior. Discover how God can use us, even when we feel inadequate.…
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You know the person who can't admit they are wrong? Or the person who acts better than you? We all know someone like that, but we rarely ask if that person is us. Today Pastor Jeremy preaches on what the bible says about pride. Maybe there is a lesson for you.Bởi Jeremy Lyon
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What are you afraid of? What about your future keeps you up at night? Pastor Ruben preaches about how to get rid of fear. If your mind keeps racing with thoughts of what if, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Can you control your tongue? Do your emotions rule over you? What if the strongest thing you can do is to be slow to speak? Pastor Ruben preaches on James 1:19. Which teaches us how to control our anger. You don't want to miss this message.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Are you tired? Do you feel like no matter what, you can't find rest? And in your exhaustion, you keep getting kicked. Pastor Ruben preaches about when the prophet Elijah felt tired and worn out. After a huge victory, he was attacked and kicked down. If that is you, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What does true love look like? Is there such a church that can love with everything? We are back from Hawaii and today we look back on the revival. See how God used your church across its borders.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What has a hold on you? How do you get over addictions? We've all heard the messages and the talks. Follow these steps, keep pushing, try harder. What if you don't want to stop? Maybe you don't really have a reason to. Pastor Ruben preaches about how you can make lasting changes against addictions. Maybe you don't have a reason to fight yet.…
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What keeps you up at night? Do you overthink? Do you struggle with people-pleasing? Does it all feel like too much? Pastor Ruben gives 5 steps to counteract overthinking. You don't have to live in worry.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What are you looking at? What are you looking at that you shouldn't be? How long will you struggle with lust? Pastor Ruben preaches about lust and the struggle to work through it. God can set your mind free!Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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How do you work through grief? I know it can feel like you'll never be the same. I know the pain feels like it just happened. Every time that date comes up, it feels like it's happening all over again. Can you move on? Today Pastor Jeremy talks about the God who can help us heal. If you are grieving this message is for you.…
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Can you forgive yourself? I know you have made mistakes. I know there are things you have done that you wish you could forget. Can you even come back? Pastor Ruben preaches about the God who restores our past. This is a message for those who need to move on from their past.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Can God set you free from that traumatic event? After all these years it still is with you, it's become a part of you. Maybe today there can be hope. Pastor Ruben teaches about the God who makes beauty from ashes. This message is for those who are needing healing from trauma. Whatever your brokenness is, there is a God who can restore.…
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How do you deal with a toxic person? Is there someone in your life that only brings hurt and drama? Is there someone in your past that keeps the wounds fresh? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about how the holy spirit can help us navigate toxic relationships. This message is for those who have a poisonous relationship.…
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Is the grass greener on the other side? What would happen if you got everything that you ever wanted? Would you be happy? Today Pastor Jeremy preaches about where contentment is found. If you want to find joy where you are, this message is for you.Bởi Jeremy Lyon
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God is waiting to change your life. On Pentecost Sunday God wants to invade every part of you. Today Pastor Ruben preaches about when The Holy Spirit came down and what that means for us today. Today is a day of new life.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Happy Mother's Day! Today Pastor Ruben interviews his wife Grace, in a discussion about being a mom. Asking questions on how to deal with anxiety, not being able to have kids, and how to find joy in life. Grab your mom and watch this special Mother's Day message.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What's next for you? When will it be your turn? When will the prayer be answered? Today Kaylee, our Outreach Director preaches about what to do during the waiting. While we wait for what's next, what is God teaching us? This message is for those who are waiting for something, and wonder where God is.…
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Do you know your purpose in your life? What drives your life? How do you determine success? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about the great commission. This message is for people who want a bigger purpose in life.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Is God done with you? Have you walked away too many times? Has Jesus forgotten you? Today on ThornCreek's 21st birthday, Pastor Ruben preaches when Jesus talked to Peter after he denied him. If you feel like you have nothing left to give to Jesus, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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You've done the church thing, it didn't work out. You tried to change your life, but it didn't stick. You kept praying, He didn't answer. So you went back to what you knew. Today Pastor Ruben is preaching about when Simon Peter returned to what he knew. If you feel like you've already tried, this message is for you.…
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What's taking God so long? Why am I in this situation, cannot God see me? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about when Jesus walked alongside some of His followers after his resurrection. If you are waiting for God to intervene, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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I don't know what you are facing in life, but you have a God who hears your prayers, that sees you, that loves you. It's Easter and Pastor Ruben preaches about the God who is working behind the stone. The God who is working in the places we cannot see. If you're in a place of wondering where God is, this message is for you. He has risen!…
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What do you want from Jesus? Maybe you have walked away from your faith because of an unanswered prayer. Maybe you're waiting to be delivered. Do you even need Jesus? Today Pastor Ruben preaches when Jesus road in on Palm Sunday. If you are needing saving from something, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Who is Jesus to you? Is he your momma's God? Is he your grandma's God? Is he just some guy you see carved in an old cross? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about when Jesus asked his disciples who am I to you? If you are trying to understand what is so important about Jesus. Or if you are wondering if you can have a relationship with Jesus, this message…
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How do you get past your past? Does God really forget your sins? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about when Jesus forgives the sins of a woman. If you are struggling to move past your past mistakes, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Do you need a miracle in your life? Can God work in your life even if you don't go to church? Can he work if you never open your bible? Can He even work if you don't believe in Him? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about the time Jesus healed a blind man, and what that means for us.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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How big is your God? Is He big enough to pull off the impossible? Do miracles still happen? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about the God who told the sea to shut up, and it listened. If you have a storm in your life this message is for you. It's not about the size of the storm, it's about who is in the boat with you.…
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Does Jesus care about your life? Who is Jesus to you? Today Pastor Ruben starts our new series "More Than A Name". If you think you have Jesus all figured out, or if you have no idea who really Jesus is, this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What does a God-honoring marriage look like? How do we as a couple work through all the hard things in life? Today Pastor Ruben and his wife Grace discuss the rules for a healthy marriage. If you are in a relationship or single there is something to take away. I promise your partner will thank you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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What are the things that have you in bondage? What are there things that you don't know have you in bondage? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about the God who can break bondages. If you need freedom from an addiction this message is for you.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Are you angry at the world? Maybe you wouldn't say you are angry, you're just frustrated. Have you ever thought about what anger does to your mind and heart? Today Pastor Jeremy preaches about how to control your temper. If you're tired of the little things bothering you, this message is for you.Bởi Jeremy Lyon
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How was your childhood? For some that question is the start of a long hard conversation. Our experiences growing up are what shape us. And for many there are things that have wounded us. Today Pastor Ruben preaches about childhood tramua. For those who are still hurting from experiences from growing up, there is a message for you.…
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There are private battles that each of us face in silence. Wars in our minds. I know you've heard every message on depression and anxiety. I know that you've tried everything. Well maybe today God has a word for you. Pastor Nick preaches about attacking depression and anxiety. For those who feel like there is no hope. this message is for you.…
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God created the natural world to have seasons. To ebb and flow. To change and transform. And He created us to have seasons. Today Pastor Jeremy is preaching on how our lives transition from one season to another and that we need to let go of the old and lean into the new with God's love!Bởi Jeremy Lyon
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Happy New Years! Maybe you have had a great year and are excited to see what's coming next. Maybe you've had a hard year and just can't wait for it to be over. Today Pastor Ruben looks back on 2023. As we look to 2024, maybe we don't just wish for everything to go right. Maybe we wish for a year filled with God. This is a message for those who want…
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Merry Christmas! This is not your traditional Christmas Eve service. In fact this is probably a message you've never heard before. Pastor Ruben looks at the genealogy of Jesus. And looks at all the messy and broken people that led to Jesus. If you ever wondered if you were too far gone or not good enough, this message is for you! Jesus hasn't given…
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There are many reasons you may feel alone during the holidays. It could be that you've been overlooked. It could be that you just don't connect with those around you. Today Pastor Ruben preaches that no matter where we are at or what time it is God is always with us no matter what.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Is there someone you're not looking forward to seeing this Christmas? Is there hurt that remains from all those years ago? Today Pastor Ruben preaches on how we can overcome those past scars. And how we can mend relationships from the past.Sometimes the holidays can be…a challenge. Strained family relationships, increased traffic, and financial str…
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Are you truly content? Contentment is more about your perspective than your circumstances. This week we are starting a new series called I Hate The Holidays and today Pastor Ruben is preaching about how to be content in our anxious thoughts. Don't miss this message!Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Why should we worship? What is the point of praise? And how can we praise in the midst of circumstances? Pastor Ruben preached a message on how praise can change our lives. For those who need to remember how big their God is, this message is for you.How many times have you said, "Thank you" today? We might do it for someone who opens up that door, …
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What do you do when you go through a hard time, and you get to a point where you deside to pray? Today Pastor Ruben is preaching about how in your hard times God provides in meraculous and different ways. Praise God!How many times have you said, "Thank you" today? We might do it for someone who opens up that door, or does a kind act for us, but how…
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How can we be greatful when our life is falling apart? Who is the God I am supposed to worship that doesn't seem to be showing up when I need Him the most? How can I give anything when I have nothing left? If you're wanting to see God in the midst of your lowest, this message is for you.How many times have you said, "Thank you" today? We might do i…
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Saying, "thank you" is a wonderful thing. For the month of November, we're going to look at the power of "Thank You". Today Pastor Ruben is preaching about saying "Thank You" to God and how when we give thanks to God with all our heart, our perspective changes.How many times have you said, "Thank you" today? We might do it for someone who opens up …
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Would you want to live a life you cannot afford? Do you want to live a blessed life? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about your God who provides. And asks a simple question, how much do you trust in God?Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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Words are the most powerful weapon! Have you ever regret what you said to someone? Do you wish you could take it back? Today Pastor Nick preaches about using our voice as a means to build the kingdom of heaven!Bởi Nick McCall
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Have you ever walked down the wrong road? Have you ever made the wrong turn? What do you let your eye see? Today Pastor Ruben preaches about the naive young man, and what going down the wrong road can do. But it's a message of how with God you can have the strength to turn the other way.Bởi Ruben Villarreal
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