If our citizenship is in heaven, shouldn't we stand out on earth? In this message from Philippians 3 and Matthew 5, we are challenged to stop blending in with the world and start living as true ambassadors of Christ. Just as tourists are easy to spot, followers of Jesus should be marked by a distinct identity - living as salt and light in everyday moments at work, online, and in public.

What do you do when the pain feels heavier than the hope? If you’ve ever:

• Walked through loss and wondered where God was

• Felt worn down by the brokenness of this world

• Questioned why healing, justice, or relief feels delayed

• Tried to keep believing while quietly hurting This message is for you

We’ll look at how Scripture describes a world that is broken—but not defeated. A creation that is groaning—but not giving up. And a hope that is guaranteed, even when it hasn’t fully arrived yet.

You’ll discover:

• Why your pain is real—but not the end of the story

• Why Heaven is not smaller than your suffering—but infinitely greater

• How God is redeeming more than just our souls

Come be reminded that what hurts now will not last forever. Heaven is bigger than your pain—and God isn’t finished yet.

The world loves division—race, politics, generations, status—but those labels were never meant to define us. Scripture says our true identity isn’t found in where we stand in the world, but in who we belong to in Christ. In Him, the lines that divide lose their power.

Jesus made it clear: our faith is proven by love, not by sides we take. When we find our identity in Christ instead of worldly divisions, unity replaces rivalry—and love becomes the loudest witness of what we believe.

What if the best part of church was the people you do life with?

This Sunday at Real Life Church, we’re launching Life Groups—and it’s more than a program.

It’s an invitation into real relationships, real care, and real growth.

From the very first day of the Church in Acts, something powerful happened:

• People didn’t just believe—they belonged.

• They learned together.

• They prayed together.

• They shared meals, carried burdens, and celebrated transformation—together.

  
  

In a world that’s constantly discipling us through busyness, pressure, and isolation, this message is a reminder that we don’t follow Jesus alone—we follow Him together.

Here’s what you’ll hear this Sunday:

• Why relationships are essential to spiritual growth

• Why isolation weakens us—but community strengthens us

• How God uses friendships to care for, shepherd, and grow His people

• How Life Groups help make sure no one is left out

Whether you’re new, reconnecting, healing from church hurt, or simply longing for deeper friendships—there’s a place for you.

Why God Isn’t Done—and Neither Are We

Heaven is not an escape from earth—it’s God’s plan to redeem it. In this message, we discover that God isn’t abandoning the world but restoring all things: people, cities, nations, and creation itself. From Scripture to everyday life, this teaching reframes heaven as the fulfillment of God’s original design and reminds us that if God isn’t done redeeming the world, neither are we.

What really happens the moment we take our last breath? Do we have bodies in Heaven? What about cremation? Will we remember our lives—or the people we love? These are real, personal questions, and this week we let Scripture speak clearly and confidently.

In Week 3 of our Heaven series, we walk through passages like 1 Corinthians 15, Luke 16, Philippians 3, and Revelation 6 to uncover what God promises about our resurrected, glorified bodies, our identity after death, and the very real nature of Heaven and Hell. Heaven isn’t vague or symbolic—it’s a real place with real people, real memory, real awareness, and real hope.

We’ll tackle honest questions people are asking right now:

• Does cremation affect resurrection?

• Are we conscious in Heaven?

• Do people in Heaven remember life on Earth—or see what’s happening now?

This message brings biblical clarity, hope for grieving hearts, and a challenge to live differently today.

Most people have strong opinions about heaven — but very few know what the Bible actually says.

This Sunday at Real Life, we’re opening Scripture to answer the questions we all ask but rarely get clear answers to:

• What really happens when you die?

• Is heaven immediate — or something later?

• Is heaven spiritual, physical, or both?

• Why understanding heaven should change how we live on earth right now

This message isn’t meant to be strange or spooky — it’s meant to be hope-filled, grounding, and life changing. What if being deeply moved by heaven is exactly what God wants to use to change how we live on earth? Heaven isn’t just real. It’s closer — and better — than most of us think.

Happy New Year! As we step into a fresh year—setting goals for health, finances, and life—what if our highest vision wasn’t for this life… but the next?

This Sunday, we’re launching a brand-new six-week series called Heaven—and it’s personal. In the midst of celebration and growth, our church also walked through loss this past year.

That tension leads to honest questions: What is heaven really like? Is it real? Is it better? Does it actually change how we live right now?

In this message, we’ll talk about:

• Why many of us have a small, confusing view of heaven
• How culture has shaped a boring or vague version of eternity
• How a bigger view of heaven brings clarity, purpose, and hope today
• Why the best days for those in Christ are not behind us—but ahead

We’ll open God’s Word, address common misconceptions, and begin a journey that will reshape how we live, grieve, hope, and lead in 2026. Whether you’re full of faith, full of questions, or somewhere in between—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.