Compass Church | Colleyville Campus Messages

In this passage, Jesus doesn’t mince words about the radical demands of living faith. As He walks along the road (Luke 9:57), he addresses three potential followers. When the third wants to go and bid his family farewell, Jesus says, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” (vs. 61-62). These words are hard to hear, but they’re honest. Jesus says, if you’re with me, then you’re with me. There’s no lukewarm faith allowed here; there’s too much at stake to play it safe. Grip the plow, get your hands dirty in the fields, get to work, and don’t give up. It’s not hard to imagine why so many people wanted to follow Jesus and learn from Him. What is hard to grasp, though, is how hard He made it for them to come and follow: give up your house, skip your father’s funeral, leave home without saying goodbye. It may seem harsh, but Jesus knew the high cost was worth the reward. We are called to grip the plow with both hands and not look back. As a Church, we do not want to be co

Some hold the perspective that racism is no longer a significant issue in our society and that continued discussion of it is making things worse, and others have personally been impacted by racism in significant ways. We must listen to and respect others’ perspectives and especially their stories.

We must address addictive behaviors — what the Bible calls “strongholds” — that often get passed along from one generation to the next.

There are misperceptions about the God of the Bible, how they developed, and why they are toxic to God’s purposes. Understanding the relationship God desires to have with his people is paramount.

We must learn the benefits of honest self-reflection, the importance of asking God to help us identify and break unhealthy cycles that stifle us, and our need for each other’s support in order to leave a healthy legacy of faith, goodness, and love.

HOME — There’s no place like it. No matter your background, your experiences, or even your choices, the feeling of home resonates with everyone—a desire to belong, to feel welcome, and to be loved. EASTER is about coming HOME, and Jesus is inviting you to a HOMECOMING like never before.

Investing in the Kingdom of God, out of love for Jesus and for each other, always results in more reward to the giver.