"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight."

PROVERBS 3:5-6

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REASSESSING MY WAY VS GOD’S WAY – Nehemiah 10

August 17, 2025

Explore how the Israelites in Nehemiah 10 renewed their covenant with God, providing timeless lessons for a modern Christian church non-denominational. Discover the importance of shared conviction, holiness, and collective commitment in following Christ. Confronted through this series with a couple pieces, but the one that lingers at the center of it all is WHAT IS THE DEEP SEED OF CONVICTION? What are your convictions, even know? Illustrate it a…

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Nehemiah 9 – Again and Again…and Again

August 10, 2025

In this Bible lesson on Nehemiah 9, we explore how God’s Word leads to confession, worship, and revival. Discover how the story of Israel’s faithfulness and God’s patience can transform a youth ministry in Fort Collins today.   Introduction There’s a reason people cry at weddings, laugh at reunions, and avoid high school yearbooks… because memory is powerful. It stirs us. It sobers us. And sometimes, it surprises us. But…

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Learn It, Love It, and Live It

August 3, 2025

I’m still feeling a bit fresh off of NYR, the youth retreat for high school students. There’s a lot I’d like to share about that, but we have a lot of ground to cover today, so I’ll save it for another time. While at NYR, one of the preachers shared the story of a man named Rick Rescorla. Rick was a brave soldier who served in Vietnam, fighting at the…

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V is for Vigilance – Nehemiah 7

July 27, 2025

Explore the deeper meaning of Nehemiah 7, where building a city gives way to building a faithful community. This sermon from DaySpring Christian Church in Fort Collins, CO, teaches the importance of vigilance and spiritual identity. Join us for Sunday services and get more messages like this. Introduction – The Story So Far in Nehemiah We’ve been walking through the book of Nehemiah… a story of burden, boldness, and building.…

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Gouging God’s People – Nehemiah 5

July 13, 2025

In this Bible lesson for older women, we explore Nehemiah 5 to learn how a godly leader stewards wealth with justice and generosity. Discover how to build the kingdom, not just with bricks, but with character and sacrifice.   Introduction In the 1980s and early 1990s, the CIA was suffering devastating losses. One by one, their informants in the Soviet Union were being arrested, tortured, and executed. It wasn’t enemy…

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Overwhelmed, But Not Overcome – Nehemiah 4:1-23

July 6, 2025

Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but they don’t have to overcome you. This message from DaySpring Christian Church offers wisdom from Nehemiah 4 on how to combine faith and action. A perfect message for high school youth ministry in Fort Collins, learning to battle with a trowel in one hand and a sword in the other. Introduction Good morning, church! We’re continuing our journey through the book of Nehemiah. For…

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Roll Call of the Faithful – Nehemiah 3

June 29, 2025

Explore the sacred roll call of Nehemiah 3 and discover how ordinary people can do extraordinary things for God’s kingdom. Learn how DaySpring Christian Church and other churches in Windsor, Colorado, are building the church together, one name at a time. Introduction C.S. Lewis once wrote of a valiant mouse. His name was Reepicheep, and though small, he was fierce. He served Aslan the Lion and Prince Caspian with unrelenting…

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Whatever It Takes: Faith That Moves Mountains (and Builds Walls)

June 22, 2025

It’s amazing what a little bit of sunshine can do! I’m still rocking a tan from Barbados, and let me tell you, I usually don’t tan at all. But more importantly, it’s good to be here with you this morning. I want to share a little bit about where I’m from in Missouri. Rivers are everything there – the Missouri River, the Current River, the Little Piney, the Big Piney,…

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The Beginning of a Burden – Nehemiah 1:1–11 – Whatever It Takes

June 15, 2025

  Introduction: Life on Purpose Today we turn a corner in our “Whatever It Takes” series. We finished up the Sermon on the Mount last week… and today we start a new installment as we walk through Nehemiah, chapter by chapter for the next 3 months.   In Nehemiah we meet a man whose heart broke over a broken city—a man who chose to live a “Whatever It Takes” life for…

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Sandcastles and Stonework – Matthew 7:24–29

June 8, 2025

Introduction At some time or another many of you have purchased a house. The process of buying a house is a long one, with many hoops to jump through, forms to sign, and certifications to secure. One of the things that most banks require (and many potential homebuyers do regardless) is a home inspection by a professional home inspector. The reason to get a home inspection is simple—though a house…

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Love and Faith: High School Youth Ministry Fort Collins Perspectives

June 1, 2025

Parents from our community open up about their journey, discussing the profound impact that DaySpring Christian Church, the teachings of Christ, and the power of love had in raising their children. Watch their heartfelt stories below.

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Whatever It Takes: A Plea to Serve the Next Generation

May 25, 2025

Pure, Proven, or Plastic – Matthew 7:15–23 We are coming near the end of the most important sermon ever preached—Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. And it’s been a challenging journey. Jesus has not held back. If you’ve been with us over the past several weeks, you know: this is no easy message. Jesus has been turning upside down the religious assumptions of his day—not to shock, but to purify. Not…

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