Following Jesus requires more than belief. This message explores what it truly means to surrender our affections to Christ, using the stories of the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus as examples. Jesus warns that choosing Him may bring conflict, even among loved ones.על ידי Grace Capital Church

Recorded Live at Capital Church Meridian, IDDr. Stan Flemingעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

"There are 2 great commandments, guys: #2: Love your neighbors as much as you love yourself. Love your families, your neighbors, your friends, your colleagues, even your enemies as much as you love yourself. … That’s hard. But that’s #2. #1 is this: Love God with all your heart … all of it, with all your soul … all of it, with all your mind … all o…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Explore Matthew’s calling and the wedding feast parable. Learn how we must respond to Jesus, remove distractions, and be clothed in His righteousness to enter His kingdomעל ידי Grace Capital Church

"I think we live in a "truth desert." We live in a world where thoughts like "What's true for you may not be true for me" exist. We live in a world where thoughts like "I'm just living out my truth" — that's a normal thought. Truth — real truth … absolute truth — is becoming more and more scarce. And our world is living off of processed truth, unhe…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

In this first message on Matthew, Pastor Mark explores his journey from tax collector to disciple, the key themes of his Gospel, and how they reveal Jesus as the Messiah. He also challenges us to consider the true cost of discipleship and what it means to fully follow Christ today.על ידי Grace Capital Church

Do you want to get well? It wasn’t just a question for the man – but also for the religious folks.Church, we've got to repent. That word repent, it's a big church word. It just means changing your mind into alignment with Jesus. Repentance is basically saying, "Jesus, you’re always right. I want to think like you do so that it will lead me to live …

We will turn the pages of history back to World War II and explore the keys to biblical forgiveness in the midst of the Holocaust through the testimony of Corrie Ten Boom. The foundation of forgiveness rests at the foot of the cross. The words of Jesus on the cross are a model of forgiveness (Forgive them for they know not what they do). The simple…

"There are different ways of saying “again” in Greek. The one here is kind of odd. If you were to check it out in your Bible you’d probably see a little note next to the word “again.” If you go to the margin it will explain the note. It will tell you that the word “again” can also mean “from above.” “You must be born again.” Or, “You must be born f…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastor Kelly Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

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Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Ken Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

"This is the big idea. Jesus invited. He didn't force. He didn't power people into following Him. He didn't beg people to believe in Him. He didn't perform people into accepting Him. It’s true that he taught with authority. It’s true that Jesus wowed with His miracles and His signs. And it’s true that there were times when Jesus attracted large cro…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

"So... till death do us part: perseverance, endurance, faithfulness. That’s what I preached 25 years ago. And it was solid stuff, I think. But we need to go deeper. Because it’s missing, I think, maybe the most important part. Because... what if perseverance isn’t measured just by time? What if endurance and faithfulness aren’t measured just by tim…

"James says the proud are in competition with God. Have you ever felt like God is against you? Do you ever feel like your marriage isn’t getting any better? Maybe, just maybe, you have an issue. Maybe you need to be broken of your pride.James says the humble are on God’s team. Do you want God to come back into your marriage? Do you want God to brin…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

In life's wilderness seasons, we can feel abandoned and desperate, crying out for God’s provision. But what if His answer is already there, waiting for us to see it? Sometimes, we just need our eyes opened to recognize His provision.על ידי Grace Capital Church

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

"If you step into the Bible, you’ll find the word gentle in several places. If you look at the Greek language, something more robust reveals itself. The Greek word for gentleness is pra - ooh - tayce. Historically, this word originally described the space existing between having a hot temper … and having no temper at all. I think this definition ge…

Feeling stuck in life? Learn how the Israelites' wilderness journey reveals powerful lessons on moving forward. Discover how letting go of the past, replacing complaints with gratitude, and stepping out in obedience can break the cycle and lead you into God’s promises.על ידי Grace Capital Church

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Ken Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Discover how Moses' 40 years in the desert prepared him to hear God's voice, embrace obedience, and lead Israel out of slavery. Learn how seasons of wilderness can be God's training ground for your purpose.על ידי Grace Capital Church

"We are calling this little series, “First comes love, then comes …” And it’s all about the kind of love we’re talking about. If we’re talking about agape, first comes love, then comes … sacrifice. First comes agape, then comes … gentleness. Of course, it does! First comes agape, then comes … humility. First comes agape, then comes faithfulness. An…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Before becoming king, David endured wilderness trials of rejection, persecution, and reliance on God. Hunted by Saul, he learned patience, humility, and faith. Refusing to harm Saul when given the chance, David trusted God’s timing. His experience teaches us to trust God’s refining work during our own trials and waiting.…

"Guys, we have a God who is not a God of less than the best. He is not one to give us the minimum expectation. We have a God who is a God of excellence. And when He became man, it was nowhere near the least that God could do; it was His best. I said this last week, but God becoming man was accomplishing excellence in the same way He made mountains,…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Have you ever wondered how Jesus’ time in the desert can teach us to rely on God more deeply, overcome temptation with strength, and see life’s challenges not as setbacks but as preparation for something greater? What can we learn from His victory over Satan’s schemes and His unwavering trust in the Father? Explore how this powerful account can ins…

"In the first two weeks of this sermon series starting out the year, we’ve talked about reading the Bible and setting new patterns for growth within us. For the next two weeks — today and next week — we will discuss pursuing excellence in our worship.Because there are real implications when we give less than our best. If we give less than our best …

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastors Krist & Kelly Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Discover your God-given destiny through prayer and fasting. Learn how these spiritual disciplines focus your attention on Jesus, create dependency on Him, and tune your ears to the Holy Spirit. Includes practical tips for fasting with purpose and intentionality.על ידי Grace Capital Church

"So, there are all these different “Bibles” out there, and all these spiritual gurus, motivational “life coaches,” all telling you how to live. And you pile on top of these the advice you are getting every day from TV and the internet, from TV stars and athletes who think that because they are talented and rich, you need to listen to them as they t…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastor Mark Franceyעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Song Credit:The BlessingChris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Steven Furtick2020 Capitol CMG ParagonKari Jobe Carnes MusicWorship Together MusicWriter's Roof PublishingMusic by Elevation Worship PublishingCCLI# 7147007 year 2020על ידי Grace Capital Church

Listen, guys: If you have tried reading your Bible before and failed, try again. We have an incredibly gracious God, and I think he loves it when we try again. If you miss a day, a week, a month … try again. Start again … that’s so cool! It’ll make a difference, guys. It’ll make a difference in your life with God. It’ll make a difference in how you…

The Christmas season often feels like a blur of lights, gifts, and gatherings. But amidst the busyness, Advent invites us to slow down and reflect on the profound love of God. The theme of love isn’t just sentimental fluff; it is the cornerstone of our faith and the most powerful gift we can give and receive. Let’s explore why love is central to Ch…

"Some of you guys came in here this morning pretty skeptical about Jesus. And when you hear his words, “I am The Way, The Truth, The Life, and no one gets to the Father without going through me,” you bristle. You want your own truth. You want your own way. … But … what if Jesus really was God, in a bod, stepping into our world to eradicate the barr…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

Life is full of moments that test our endurance and faith. Hardship comes in many forms—loss, disappointment, and even the daily grind of unmet expectations. Yet, as followers of Christ, we’re called to find joy in the middle of it all. How is that possible? Where does this joy come from, and how is it different from happiness?…

When Jesus offered an invitation to participate in this way, it wasn’t an invitation for you to believe — it was an invitation for you to follow. It was an invitation to experience him. An invitation to participate. Because Jesus believes that following him will make your life better, and it will make you better at life.And it’s why I think the bes…

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, IdahoPastor Kristעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

The holidays are often called “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, this season can also highlight unmet desires, grief, or lingering disappointments. What if hope is a gift waiting to be unwrapped, offering you the chance to look forward to the future again? Pastor Mark explains where true hope is found and how to live with the expe…

See, that’s what Christmas is actually all about. At Christmas, we celebrate God becoming one of us to show us the way to the Father. Because we are lost and we don’t know it. We need to know the way. We are wrong, and we don’t know it. We need to know the truth.What moves you from being lost to no longer being lost? What is it that moves you from …

Recorded live at Capital Church in Meridian, Idaho Pastor Krist Wildeעל ידי Capital Church - Meridian, Idaho

"Bottom line, relatively speaking … we are blessed, right? We’re … rich even, right? The apostle Paul says, “Command those who are rich (This is a command for those of us who are Jesus followers; command those who are rich) in the things of this life not to be proud, but to place their hope, not in such an uncertain thing as riches, but in God, who…

Discover how to find true peace this holiday season amidst family tensions, unmet expectations, and life’s chaos. Rooted in God’s promises, this message explores biblical truths, practical tips, and inspiring quotes to help you embrace Jesus' unshakable peace, no matter the stress or challenges the holidays bring.…