Have you ever caught yourself tightly gripping onto the possessions you own, reluctant to let go or share? Many of us live like owners, clinging to our possessions as if they define our security or identity, forgetting how fleeting and temporary they really are. Yet, Scripture reminds us that everything belongs to God—our resources, time, and talen…

Have you ever experienced the end of a friendship? Friendships come in seasons, and how they end can have lasting impacts. You can choose to leave and lose them or send them with encouragement. This week, consider Paul and Barnabas' example to send your friend well (Acts 13-15). MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49405994 RESOURCES: https:…

Have you ever had to tell a friend something hard, knowing they might not want to hear it? Nobody enjoys difficult conversations, but real friendships require honesty and love. "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses." (Proverbs 27:6) Jesus modeled truth with grace, showing that correction isn’t about condemnation but a…

What's your first instinct when you experience an issue with a friend? Conflict, while intimidating, is a great opportunity to strengthen your friendship. Scripture teaches us that conflict allows believers to pursue their friends as God pursues his children. When you reconcile with someone who has hurt you, you preach the gospel of Jesus! MESSAGE …

Making friends doesn’t have to be complicated. Jesus gave us a simple way to connect with others: love, listen, and be present. As John 15:12 says, “Love each other as I have loved you.” Instead of waiting for the right friendships to find you, what if you started by being the kind of friend you’d want to have? MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/…

Who are you walking with? Are you surrounded by people who seek after Christ or their own interests? Proverbs 13:20 says, "Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble." God created people for friendships — you were never intended to be alone. This week, take a look at the quality and character of your friendships, se…

True friendship isn’t just about having fun - it’s about walking through life together. Ecclesiastes 4 tells us that two are better than one because they strengthen and support each other. Jesus calls us friends and models the kind of deep, intentional relationships we all long for. Who in your life needs the kind of friendship Jesus offers? Let’s …

Have you ever wondered who is permitted to preach the Word of God? This question has followed the church for thousands of years, with much prayer, study, and discernment. As Canyon Ridge seeks to please God and do what’s helpful to his people, the settled decision is that God gifts both men and women to teach his Word. MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bi…

Have you ever trusted a plan, only for it to turn out completely different than you imagined? We all face moments when life seems to go completely off the rails, leaving us scrambling for answers. Judges 7:2-7 recounts how God took Gideon’s army from 32,000 to 300, teaching that victory comes not by human strength but by trusting His power. What pa…

How different would your life be if you allowed God's voice to be the loudest when you make a decision? In Gideon's journey to discovering what God had in store for him in Judges 6, he learns to listen to God and obey his Word through discerning God's voice. You will learn more about God if you become marked by discernment and obedience to Jesus! H…