Every day, we’re surrounded by voices asking for our attention, our loyalty, and our money. “Like & Subscribe” isn’t just a YouTube slogan—it’s the rhythm of modern life. We subscribe to entertainment, music, apps, and convenience without thinking twice. But when it comes to generosity, God’s mission, and the church, many of us hesitate. Do our financial priorities reflect what we truly value? Jesus makes it clear that our hearts follow our treasure. If we love God’s mission but never support it, the mission suffers—and so do we.

THE BIG IDEA: Support what you love, or it goes away.

Growth, accountability, belonging and care happen in community groups—in circles, not rows. It's easy to stumble away from faith when you are a nameless person sitting in a row on a Sunday morning. But it's almost impossible to stumble away—or to stay away—when you're in community, doing life with a group of people.

BIG IDEA: It’s easier to stumble out of church & away from God than it is to stumble out of community.

Most of us assume that when life gets uncomfortable, something has gone wrong. We interpret pressure and pain as signs of failure—or even God’s absence. But Scripture tells a different story. What if the heat you’re experiencing isn’t punishment or neglect, but intentional refinement? Let’s reconsider our suffering—not as something to escape, but as something God may be using to shape us. If you’ve ever asked, “Why is this happening to me?”, then this message is for you.

THE BIG IDEA: God refines what He intends to reflect.