Compass Church | Roanoke Campus Messages

When someone believes in us, we feel like a superhero, ready to conquer the world. When someone cheers us on, we can face anything life brings our way. The generation behind us needs someone to believe in them and cheer them on—are you ready to help them win?

We want to be open-minded, but we naturally resist things we can't control or don't understand. So how can we learn to be open to changing our ideals and beliefs, especially if we may be wrong about something? It begins with a simple prayer.

Jesus told his followers to pray to avoid temptation. But before we can pray that with a clear conscience, there are some things we need to ask ourselves first.

If God already knows my needs, why pray? Because the purpose of prayer is to surrender your will, not impose it.

At one time or another, we’ve all been told we should pray. But how should we pray? Jesus’s disciples had the exact same question.

Do you find yourself seeking comfort and convenience in your life? So did Nehemiah until he decided to follow his convictions and changed his life and many others in his community.

It seems we live in a culture where everyone needs to have an opinion about something. We are slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to become angry. Maybe the most important, the wisest, or spiritual thing to say is...nothing.

Holding in resentment, hurt and anger is the opposite of healing. When we fail to forgive we are usually hurting ourselves more than others. When is it the right time to say I forgive you?

Knowing when we need help takes being honest with ourselves. Saying I Give Up might be the strongest thing you could say.

We become what we focus on. Are you intentionally following your beliefs and changing because of them?

We love french fries, sunsets, and our mothers. What does saying I love you mean and why is it important?

Words can be our biggest asset or liability. Recognizing the need and saying I'm sorry when appropriate might be the beginning of healing a hurt.

Don’t allow a good thing to become a god thing in your life. Instead of putting our screens on the altar, we have made them the altar. Where you turn for comfort reveals what you put your hope in. God wants to give you wisdom and direction, for you to power down and give Him space to work in your life.

When your mind and emotions have been hijacked by a screen, when you’re constantly distracted throughout your day, it becomes incredibly difficult to hear from God. Is it possible that God is trying to provide some clarity, but you’re too busy staring at a screen? You can miss the ways He’s directing you, guiding you, and leading you.

God, what do you want me to do next? God, am I following your plan? These can be frequent prayers for people who want to know God’s will and fulfill it. But what if living out God’s plan for you has less to do with a specific decision and more to do with how you approach whatever comes your way? In this message, we’ll shift from hoping we’re following the “right” plan to knowing what God really wants from us and for us.

We often wonder what it will cost us to follow Jesus. We may even ask, “Is it really worth it?” What will it cost us at work, in our relationships, in our finances? But what if Jesus wants more for us if we will just trust him and go “all-in”? This can sound intimidating, but God is a good father who sent his Son to give us a fully abundant life. In order to get the life Jesus wants to give you, you have to let go of the one you are currently holding onto.

We all have a picture of who we think God is. These pictures and beliefs have been shaped by things we have learned and experienced along the way. But what if you have been given an inaccurate picture of who God really is?

No one expected it, but we all experienced it.