Reach Church - Everett

Jesus described himself as “the resurrection and the life.” It’s not just what he does, it’s who he is. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate that even death itself can’t defeat what Jesus made possible through his resurrection.

G.K. Chesterton once said, “Whatever else is or is not true, this one thing is certain—man is not what he was meant to be.” The challenge that we face today is that no matter how hard we try - no matter how far we run - we are held captive by the evils of this world and the sins of this world because they’re just as much part of us as anyone. Without outside intervention, we’re hopeless.

Many will spend their lives building a personal kingdom, but with no eternal guarantees. In Christ, we not only have peace for today, but a rich inheritance that will last forever.

When you hear “church family,” what comes to mind? In Hebrews 10, we see a few ways we’re meant to live it out in response to all Christ has done for us.

“What’s God’s will for my life?” Great question, one we should all be asking. How do sons and daughters of God think, grow, and live “according to the good pleasure of his will?” (Eph. 1:6). Ultimately, it’s more about who you are than what you do.

If adoption equals rescue from broken situations, then God’s intention is absolutely to rescue sons and daughters out of destructive places in order to place them into a loving family.

A lot has happened in our first four months as a church! Pastor Sean recaps our core values, shares things God has already done that are worth celebrating, and vision for what’s ahead in 2018.

Praise. Praise the Father. Praise the Father who has blessed us.

Paul and the Ephesian church both reveal something of our identity in Christ, as well as the family Jesus came to establish. The first 2 verses of Ephesians might often be blown over as "scriptural pleasantries," yet they hold much weight when you consider the context.

Jesus invites each of us into a personal relationship, but He doesn’t stop there. He invites us into a family, and he saves us a seat at the table. It’s at the table we discover one of the greatest gifts God's given us this side of heaven: each other.

In the midst of our physical, emotional, and spiritual brokenness, Jesus desires to be our healer. But how do we maintain hope when healing hasn't come yet? As we fix our eyes on Him, we begin to realize a greater plan is at work—one that results in our ultimate healing

As we experience trials in life, the question often becomes, “Does God really have a plan in all of this?” Through the story of Daniel, we’ll see how the fruit of faithfulness results in God’s glory, and inevitably, our joy.

Have you ever felt like you were in a battle you just couldn't win? David's fight with Goliath seemed hopeless, yet his victory proved otherwise—foreshadowing Christ as our ultimate victor.

Nearly all of our favorite characters in the Bible, while remembered for their heroism, walk with a tainted past. Can God really use broken, messed up people for His purposes? This week, we explore the life of Jacob—a man whose wrestling with God led him to confront his past and discover a bright new future.