"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

V is for Vigilance – Nehemiah 7
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.…
Read MoreGouging God’s People – Nehemiah 5
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…
Read MoreOverwhelmed, But Not Overcome – Nehemiah 4:1-23
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…
Read MoreRoll Call of the Faithful – Nehemiah 3
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…
Read MoreWhatever It Takes: Faith That Moves Mountains (and Builds Walls)
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,…
Read MoreThe Beginning of a Burden – Nehemiah 1:1–11 – Whatever It Takes
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…
Read MoreSandcastles and Stonework – Matthew 7:24–29
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…
Read MoreLove and Faith: High School Youth Ministry Fort Collins Perspectives
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.
Read MoreWhatever It Takes: A Plea to Serve the Next Generation
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…
Read MoreGATES AND WAYS, MATTHEW 7:13,14
Steven Wright, the deadpan comedian provided some unique insight to the fear of heights when he shared, I’m not really afraid of heights, I’m afraid of widths. Listen, if you’re not afraid of heights, you probably won’t get that, but it really is a way clearer perspective of the phobia. I’ve climbed almost 2 14’ers and drove to the top of 1, and I can tell you because of climbing…
Read MoreA Call to Be Plank Removers Before Speck Spotters – Reflections on Matthew 7 and Living Out Authentic Christianity
The Challenge of Authentic Christianity I heard a story about a man driving who was tailgated by a very impatient woman. When the traffic light turned yellow, he slammed on the brakes—unthinkable to some! The woman behind him missed the light, lost her temper, and began raging wildly. A police officer tapped on her window, arrested her for her outburst, and later apologized, explaining that her Christian bumper stickers, “WWJD”…
Read MoreA Christians Guide to Social Media
Social media is communication. Everything the Bible says about communication is true of digital communication. Consider James 3:9-10: With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in God’s likeness. Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, these things should not be this way. We need to treat every tweet and post and pic with…
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