Following Jesus With Your Finances

God Is … Dead? Who is your God? By definition, your god is whatever you put your trust in. That means, for a lot of us, our God is … money. I moved to Vegas twelve years ago, and in that time alone we’ve had two financial crises. A lot of Americans have looked to…

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4 Reasons God Uses Imperfect People

I’ve been a pastor now for about 25 years, and there’s a question I’ve received quite a few times. The wording may differ, but the question is the same. People are confused and want to know: Why does God use imperfect people? At Verve, we are currently doing a teaching series on one of the…

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We Could Be Heroes

Wanting to be a Superhero. When you were a kid, did you ever wish you were a superhero? Maybe you wished you could shazam? He went from a normal person to a superhero just by saying, “Shazam!” Ever try it? Like go by yourself into the backyard, look around to make sure no one was…

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In the Shadows

Have you ever felt like God was absent? Looking for a New Job I became a Christian in the summer after my sophomore year of college. At the same time, I got a job at a movie theater. It was pretty sweet. Take people’s tickets. Sweep up theaters. Not hard work. Free movie tickets whenever…

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How to Battle Your Giants

What is the “giant” you are battling? What’s the enemy you’re facing that feels like an unbeatable giant? It might be: Financial debt. Your marriage, which feels like it’s  Your kid, who is on the wrong path. A job (or boss) you can’t stand. You Can Do It Whatever it is, if you’re anything like me, you…

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