Canyon Ridge Christian Church Podcast

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49244031RESOURCES: canyonridge.orgDid you know that you live in a spiritual world? In John 3, Jesus shows Nicodemus to see that the world that he lives in is more than just a physical world and that Jesus offers more than what Nicodemus could ever bring to make life complete and whole. Jesus invites you to explore what it means to live in a spiritual world with him through the transformation power that he freely gives when you look in his direction. The question is, do you love the darkness more than light? Choose Jesus and find complete everlasting life with him!

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49240425RESOURCES: canyonridge.orgThey say if you want to know someone, you should look at their friends. What better way to discover who Jesus really was than by looking at the story of His life written down by his best friend, John? In this series, you will explore the intimate moments, profound teachings, and miraculous encounters that define the life of Jesus through the eyes of his best friend. Discover timeless truths that resonate with your life today and get to know Jesus for who He is, both God and friend.

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49236712RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/helpHave you ever felt like you’re living in a cliffhanger, not sure what’s going to happen next? Mark 16:2-8 teaches that when Jesus died on the cross, the people around him felt like that, too. They didn’t know that Jesus had already gone ahead of them and that he had a plan: he rose from the grave! Jesus has gone ahead of you and made the way for your salvation. He will write one resurrection story after another in your life. Who in your life can you share your resurrection story with?

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49232809RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/helpDo you ever find yourself in a moment where life get’s really hard to deal with and all hope is lost? Thanks to Jesus, you can finds help and hope in him! The story of the paralyzed man in Mark 2 reveals that Jesus forgives the brokenness inside so that you can walk away with a testimony to point others back to him. The 15 second transformation story is a great tool to share your story with others and to invite them to discover one for themselves. Take time to reveal who in your life needs your support and who you can share Jesus with.

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49229234MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/helpRESOURCES: canyonridge.orgWherever you find yourself in the conversation around mental health, cling to God, support one another, and pray. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, "All praise to God, the Father our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us." Mental health professionals Jennifer, Rasheda, and Mike are helpers who have received God's comfort to comfort others. As you join in the conversation, reflect on what ways you need to invite God's comfort into your own life, and to show up and offer God's comfort to others in your life. Pepple need all kinds of support, but always remember that your ultimate Helper is Jesus, the one who struggled and conquered struggle himself.

MESSAGE NOTES: https://my.bible.com/events/49222210RESOURCES: canyonridge.org/helpHave you ever struggled with feeling like the stress of your life is outweighing everything else? Burnout is a real problem that you and the people around you may face throughout life. One thing you might not realize is that burnout is optional. In Exodus, Moses faces challenges leading Israel into the Promised Land. He realized that he was carrying too many things on his own and there was a better way. Jesus calls on you to cast all of your burdens on Him and take rest in Him. With Jesus, you and the people around you can take comfort in knowing Jesus knows what you’re facing, is in charge of your life, and is always at work. How can you partner with Jesus this week to find rest for your soul?  

MESSAGE NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49218651RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/Have you or a loved one ever experienced depression? Depressive episodes are so prevalent in the United States, and you can find help and hope in the Bible. In Numbers 11:17, Moses has been crying out to God in his depression, and God responds that he will pour his Spirit upon people who will help Moses. You have a purpose, and you do not have to go through your depression alone. When you or your loved one are struggling, be help and be hope for one another. 

MESSAGE NOTES: https://www.bible.com/events/49215139RESOURCES: https://www.canyonridge.org/When was the last time you experienced grief or had to walk a loved one through grief? Grief is an aspect of life that will always be present whenever significant losses occur. In these times, God calls on you to share in your burdens and embrace grief with others, as Jesus himself wept at the death of his friend. Each step of grief that you experience and see others around you experience is unique to the loss that occurred. In times of grief, leaning on God for comfort can also help you comfort others. God calls you to show up, pray, and check in with those grieving than stepping away out of fear. What are some ways you are dealing with grief? How are you supporting your people through their grief?

Do you deal with anxiety or worry in your life? All around the bible, God calls you to cast your anxiety and worry onto Him! In a world where it can be so easy to stay stuck in fear, God invites you to share what you deeply care about with Him so that your cares and thoughtfulness don’t turn to anxiety or worry. Anxiety can separate and distract you from what really matters in your life. But with Jesus, you can cling to God, find support in the community, and pray so that you may experience his peace and security.