BIG IDEA Calling someone by their nickname indicates something special about that person, doesn't it? It indicates a type of closeness that you have with them that goes beyond simply calling them by their given name. A nickname is personal. It demonstrates a unique bond that others do not have...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA When we begin to feel disappointed with our lives, sensing a gap between where we are and where we want to be, we must remember our purpose. You are not an accident. God created you to live a life of meaning. Our purpose is not to simply exist and live for our own pleasures. He created...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Expectations can get the best of us when they are not realistic. This goes for marriage, our working relationships, and even how we raise our children. When we started following Jesus, we had certain expectations, hopes, and dreams of how our lives with Him would turn out. When those...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA In their 1987 album, Irish rock band U2 released a song entitled "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Many people today can relate to those words. We were all created with a desire for fulfillment, purpose, and belonging. In fact, we are thirsty for these things. In this...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA If you have been tracking with us over the past few weeks we have been talking about The Difference One Life Can Make. We have talked about being a light in this world, building intentional relationships, and starting a spiritual conversation. After you have grown in these types of...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA As a society, we are captivated by a good story. Good stories have the power to drive the success of movies, to get you to buy a product, and ultimately, to move people to take action. One of the most amazing stories that we have, as followers of Jesus, is how God changed our lives...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA The idea of sharing your faith in Jesus might sound terrifying. It might be as awkward as a middle school dance where the girls are on one side, and the boys are on the other. No one wants to make the move to get close to those who are separated. At times, we have the same fear in...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Over the past 20 years at Sagebrush, we have seen God do exceedingly and abundantly beyond what we could ever ask or imagine. We have seen over 12,000 people get baptized, lives rescued from addictions, families restored, and launched eight locations that worship and make Christ known...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA My three-year-old nephew is slightly obsessed with things that are a little bit scary. When he sees something that is a little bit scary, he does not run away from it as you might expect. In fact, he actually runs toward it. He is courageous. Because of his courage, he does not let his...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA God is a resurrecting God. He takes what is dead or dry and brings it back to life. Are you feeling spiritually dry or dead? Maybe your marriage is desperately struggling, a financial situation you have looks very bleak right now, or you are feeling disappointed with God because of a...
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