Airplane Mode Week 2: Scripture That Shapes Us

In Week 2 of our Airplane Mode series, Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and rediscover the purpose and power of Scripture.

When we quiet the noise and create space, what does God actually use to shape us? Not trends. Not opinions. Not arguments. God uses His Word, empowered by His Spirit, to form us into Christlike people.

This message reframes how we see the Bible. Scripture is holy, inspired, and authoritative, but it is not something we worship. Instead, it faithfully points us to Jesus, trains our thinking, reforms our desires, and invites us into transformation.

Pastor Chris also introduces a simple, sustainable way to engage Scripture through the SOAP method, helping us move from information to formation.

Prayer slows us down.
Scripture shapes us.
The Spirit forms us.

This is not a January thing. This is a Journey thing.

In a world where distraction has become normal, clarity has become rare.

In Week One of our new series Airplane Mode, Pastor Chris Hoyt invites us to slow down and intentionally create space to hear God. This message reframes prayer and fasting not as religious pressure or spiritual performance, but as ancient practices that wake us up to how close God already is.

You’ll discover:

• Why prayer is less about talking and more about listening

• How Jesus modeled attentiveness through withdrawal, not burnout

• Why fasting is about space, not punishment

• How the wilderness produces clarity, not weakness

• What it looks like to practice presence in a distracted world

As Journey Church begins a 21-day season of prayer and fasting, this message sets the foundation for a year shaped by attentiveness, intimacy, and clarity.

God is not far.
He’s already here.

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This Christmas Eve, Pastor Kim Hoyt wrapped up our Christmas at the Movies series with a powerful and hope-filled message inspired by the movie The Star.

Told through the eyes of unexpected characters, The Star reminds us that the very first Christmas was filled with ordinary people, unlikely heroes, and a God who chose humility over hype. Pastor Kim invites us to see the nativity story with fresh wonder and to rediscover the truth that no one is too small, overlooked, or insignificant to be part of God’s plan.

In this message, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on:

• How God often works through the unexpected

• Why the birth of Jesus brings hope into our ordinary lives

• What it means to say “yes” to God, even when we feel unqualified

• How the light of Christ still shines for all people today

Whether you joined us in person or are listening later, this message is a beautiful reminder that Christmas isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. Emmanuel. God with us.

🎧 Listen in, be encouraged, and let the story of Christmas awaken hope in your heart once again.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Journey Church.

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In Week 4 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Tara Schwartz brings a powerful and refreshing message using the classic story The Best Christmas Pageant Ever to remind us why the Christmas story still matters so deeply.

Through the chaos, humor, and unexpected moments of the pageant, we’re invited to see the birth of Jesus through fresh eyes — not polished, perfect, or predictable, but raw, real, and full of grace. This message challenges us to lay aside familiarity, assumptions, and religious expectations so we can encounter the wonder of Christmas all over again.

Tara reminds us that God often shows up in places we least expect, through people we might overlook, and in moments that feel messy rather than meaningful. And yet, those are often the very moments God uses to reveal His love most clearly.

If you’ve heard the Christmas story countless times but find your heart needing renewal, this message will help you rediscover the awe, humility, and hope found in the simple truth of Emmanuel — God with us.

Listen in and let the story surprise you again.

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In Week 3 of our Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Rob Schwartz takes us into the heart of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life to remind us of a powerful truth we often forget.

Your life matters.

Through the story of George Bailey, we’re invited to see how God uses ordinary people, ordinary faithfulness, and even ordinary struggles to accomplish extraordinary purpose. When life feels heavy, discouraging, or unseen, this message speaks hope into the quiet places of the heart.

Pastor Rob challenges us to reflect on the impact of our lives, the unseen influence we have on others, and the truth that God is always at work, even when we cannot see it. What feels small to us is never small to God.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your life makes a difference, or questioned your purpose in the middle of hardship, this message will encourage you and remind you that God is writing a story bigger than you realize.

Listen in and be encouraged. It really is a wonderful life when God is at the center of it.

In this week’s message, Pastor Kim brings a powerful and heartfelt word using the film A Boy Called Christmas to remind us that hope is not just a feeling — it’s a force that changes everything.

Drawing from the story’s themes and Scripture, she unpacks four truths about hope that speak directly to the moments when life feels dark, uncertain, or disappointing:

1. Hope Starts Small — It often begins as a spark, a whisper, or a simple step of faith.

2. Hope Requires Courage — Because choosing to believe again is one of the bravest things we’ll ever do.

3. Hope Blooms — When we plant hope in our hearts, God grows it into something beautiful.

4. Hope Spreads — Real hope doesn’t stay contained; it inspires and strengthens everyone around us.

Whether you're holding onto hope, searching for it, or needing it to be rekindled, this message will lift your heart and remind you that the God who brought hope into the world still brings hope into our lives today.

Listen in and be encouraged — hope is closer than you think.

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In this kickoff to our annual Christmas at the Movies series, Pastor Chris uses the timeless story of A Christmas Carol to show how grace can thaw even the coldest heart. From the Ghost of Christmas Past to the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come, we discover how God heals our wounds, confronts our present reality, and invites us into a brand-new future.

Whether you feel stuck in old patterns, shaped by past pain, or unsure of the path ahead — this message will remind you that your story isn’t set in stone. God is still writing. Grace is still moving. And a new heart is still available.

Scripture Highlights:
Ezekiel 36:26, Titus 2:11, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 15:13

Listen in and be encouraged — if God can rewrite Scrooge’s story in a single night, imagine what He can do in your heart today.

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In this powerful conclusion to our “This Is Why I SING” series, Pastor Kim lifts our eyes from the pressures of earth to the praise of eternity. Revelation 7 gives us a glimpse of the vast, victorious, and unified worship around the throne — a sound we join every time we worship here on earth.

This message unpacks three truths about the eternal song:
• It’s a song of victory — celebrating a salvation already won.
• It’s a song of unity — every tribe, nation, and language worshiping as one.
• It’s a song centered on the Lamb — because love always takes center stage.

Be encouraged, challenged, and filled with hope as we explore what our worship today has to do with our eternity in Christ.