Honesty is the entry point to real community. In Part 2 of The People Experiment, Gabe Kolstad explores 1 John 1:5–2:2 and how God’s grace makes it possible to stop hiding and be known. Read the notes, try the experiment, and use the Genesis 3 discussion questions with your group.

God created us for shared life. In the first week of The People Experiment, Gabe Kolstad explores 1 John 1:1-4 and how experiencing Jesus in community brings joy back to life. Read the notes, try the experiment, and use the Philippians 4 discussion questions with your group.

When every person is seen and released to contribute, the church comes alive. In Part 6, Gabe Kolstad explores Acts 6:1-7 and how we can face growing pains, find solutions together, empower godly servants, and stay on mission.

When you’re on mission with Jesus, every obstacle is an opportunity and every setback is a setup. In Part 5, Gabe Kolstad explores Acts 5 and the call to keep praying, doing good, and sharing the message of life without giving up.

Courage grows when we pray and stand together under pressure. In Part 4, Stephen Radie explores Acts 4 and how to find strength when life gets hard, trust God’s purpose, and take one faithful step.

God’s love becomes visible when ordinary people notice and respond. In Part 3, Gabe Kolstad walks through Acts 3 and shows how to help the person in front of you with what you have.

The Spirit forms us into a family where people are known and changed. In Part 2, Gabe Kolstad explores Acts 2 and the practices that build meaningful community centered on Jesus.

Jesus’ final words before returning to heaven reveal three truths that change everything: the Holy Spirit gives us power, we are sent as witnesses, and Jesus will return. Explore Acts 1 and discover why God isn’t finished with you yet.

Jesus is willing to meet us in our need and invites the church to pray together. In Part 4, Gabe Kolstad explores Yahweh Rapha, the God who heals, through Matthew 8, James 5, and Luke 9.

God’s peace is available even before circumstances change. In this message, Ken Wooten teaches from Judges 6 and the name Jehovah-Shalom, the God who gives peace.

God’s peace is available even before circumstances change. In this message, Ken Wooten teaches from Judges 6 and the name Jehovah-Shalom, the God who gives peace.

When Hagar felt invisible, God met her by name. In God, Can You Help Me? Part 1, Gabe Kolstad looks at Genesis 16 and the God who sees, hears, and meets us in our pain.