Pathways Church | Messages

Modern society is obsessed with making life faster, easier, automated, and more comfortable. While technology and modern conveniences can certainly be blessings, there is also a hidden danger within comfort. If we are not careful, our relentless pursuit of ease and convenience can slowly weaken our spiritual hunger, dull our dependence on God, and ultimately erode the strength of both our...

The phrase "the world is an ugly place" is often said, but what does it really mean? We feel the need to compete with those around us, to fight for significance, but God's word clearly tells us how special and beautiful we all are.

We live in a world of amazing technology, and we can witness almost anything anywhere in real time. We can stream movies and music into the palm of our hand, with the tap of a finger to order almost anything, and sometimes have that item delivered the same day. The downside to this gift we've been given these conveniences can easily become overwhelming, and before we realize it, it's simply noise...

Perhaps one of the most dangerous games people play in their spiritual lives is avoiding sin by staying on the "acceptable" side of a threshold. We believe that issues aren't really black or white. We tell ourselves we can get close to sinful things, as long as we don't cross the thin lines we believe mark them as sin. The problem is that we don't recognize the consequences of living in the "gray...

Among all the teachings of Jesus, repetition signals increased importance. When we see a teaching appear in all four Gospels, we know it is critical to our spiritual lives. Jesus made it clear that we are to live a life of surrender in order to find the fullness and peace we are all searching for.

This week, we revisit a message from sixteen years ago in a series called “Reality Bytes.” In it, we unpack a few simple but powerful truths—“bytes” that challenge how we measure our worth. Instead of defining ourselves by the standards of others, our abilities, or our accomplishments, we’re reminded that our identity is found in who God says we are. When that perspective shifts, everything else...

They said it was impossible for a man, a teacher, to be put through a brutal death and come back to life, but this was no ordinary man...

Join us for a special service as we remember the crucifixion.

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I’ve gone too far… I’ve messed up too badly for God to forgive me”? Maybe you've looked at someone whose actions seem unthinkable and assumed they’re beyond grace; only judgment remains. When we draw such lines, we become the judge, but one of the most shocking moments in the Gospels completely challenges that idea.

Nicknames, we all have had one at some point, often a reference to something embarrassing, or they stick because of something we wish we could forget. Imagine if, for over 12 years, you were not known by your name, but a shameful label. Desperate for hope and resolution, this woman took a huge risk, and it changed everything!