BIG 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...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA In the average year, you will spend 2,000 hours working (or 1,100 if you are a student), 2,400 hours sleeping, and 36 hours in the bathroom. When you consider how you spend your time each day, how much time do you spend reading and understanding the Word of God? In a world when most...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Being let down is devastating. When someone we depended on disappoints us or our circumstances turn out differently than we hoped, we can feel out of control. Suddenly, nothing is as we expected and we do not know what to do. The prophet, Isaiah, knew what it was like to feel let down...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Before a person gets married, they often think through what characteristics they would want in a future spouse. Most lists, whether written or unwritten, probably look similar: kind, smart, good-looking, and a follower of Jesus. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself "What are the...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA After losing four of his daughters in a shipwreck, Horatio Spafford penned the famous words: "When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul." This kind of peace that...
Continue ReadingBIG IDEA Every day we are surrounded by temptation. You might be tempted to shade or stretch the truth, to cut corners at work or school, or to not engage with your family. Temptation is relentless. For example, just walk in to your local Costco. They have huge fans in the bakery to blow the...
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