Have you ever done something you regret… and it didn’t just make you feel guilty — it made you feel ashamed?

Shame doesn’t just make us feel bad. It makes us hide. It makes us cover up. And it keeps us from going all-in with God and the people we need most.

In the final week of Better Together, we’re talking about how to overcome shame and step into real freedom. From the very beginning of Scripture, we see the pattern: God created us for community — but sin introduced shame, and shame pushed humanity into hiding.

But Jesus didn’t come to condemn you. He came to bring you into the light.

While it’s impossible to live without sin in this life, it is possible to live without shame. Confession brings forgiveness. Bringing things into the light brings healing. And real, biblical community is where shame loses its power.

If you’ve been hiding, covering, performing, or carrying something alone… this message is for you.

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Is your phone quietly destroying your community?
We live in a culture of radical individualism—and the result is a loneliness epidemic. But Jesus didn’t design us to follow Him alone. In Week 2 of our Better Together series, we talk about the #1 destroyer of community and one of the biggest reasons people feel isolated today: distraction—especially the kind we carry in our pockets.

Brad teaches from 2 John 12, where John says some things are too important for “paper and ink”—they must be shared face to face. In a world of texts, screens, and highlight reels, we’re more connected than ever… and yet more lonely, anxious, and disconnected than ever.

This message is a call back to the power of presence—showing up, staying close, and choosing real, Christ-centered relationships over cheap digital substitutes. We look at the early church in Acts 2:42–47 and what happens when God’s people are truly together: devotion, fellowship, prayer, generosity, unity, and spiritual power.

This week, put the phone down and pick people up. Let’s build a church where no one stands alone.

📖 Scriptures referenced:
John 15:5 • 2 John 12 • Acts 2:42–47 • Matthew 22:37–39 • Hebrews 10:24–25 • 1 Corinthians 6:12 • John 1:14 • John 13:34–35

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📍 Spirit Church (Chandler, AZ)
Sundays • 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

LINKS

• Website: https://www.spiritchurch.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritchurch.co/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spirit.church
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spirit.church

Who’s in your corner when life hits hard?
When you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or paralyzed by circumstances you didn’t choose, the people around you matter more than you think.

In Week 1 of our Better Together series, Brad teaches from Mark 2—the story of the paralyzed man whose breakthrough came not because of his own strength, but because of the faith of the people who carried him to Jesus. This message reminds us that God’s plan for growth, healing, and flourishing has always been community, not isolation.

We look at how the enemy uses loneliness and isolation to keep us stuck, and how God uses relationships to restore, strengthen, and move us forward. You’ll learn why who you walk with shapes who you become, and how to intentionally choose people who will help you follow Jesus—not just cheer you on, but challenge you in love.

Whether you’re the one carrying the mat or the one who needs to be carried, this message is an invitation to stop doing life alone—and get the right people in your corner.

📖 Scriptures referenced:
Psalm 92:13–15
Mark 2:1–12
Proverbs 13:20
Genesis 2:18
Mark 1:16–20
Ephesians 6:12
2 Corinthians 6:14–15
1 Corinthians 15:33
James 5:16

📲 New to Spirit Church? We’d love to meet you.
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Sundays • Hamilton High School • Chandler, AZ
Service Times: 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

LINKS

• Website: https://www.spiritchurch.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritchurch.co/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spirit.church
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spirit.church