What if the reason we don’t experience the life we want with God isn’t lack of access—but lack of connection?

In this message, Brad Straarup launches our new series Remain by unpacking Jesus’ words in John 15. Jesus makes a bold promise: those who remain in Him will bear much fruit. Not religious activity. Real fruit—peace, joy, clarity, strength, and a faith that lasts.

This teaching explores why some believers stay spiritually alive while others slowly dry out, and how abiding in Christ—not striving—leads to a truly fruitful life. You’ll also hear practical, biblical guidance on building a daily rhythm with God through Word, prayer, and worship.

If you’re longing for a year marked by spiritual growth instead of burnout, this message will help you learn how to move from having access to God… to actually accessing all He has for you.

Scriptures referenced:
John 15:1–8
Matthew 6:33
Genesis 1:28
Matthew 28:19–20
James 1:25
Mark 1:35
Luke 10:38–42

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Ever feel like your prayers are hitting a ceiling?
Like you believe in God, but something’s missing?

Jesus once told His disciples their lack of breakthrough wasn’t about power — it was about connection.

In this message, we unpack why fasting isn’t about punishment or religious effort, but about realignment. Discover how prayer reconnects us to God, fasting loosens our grip on the world, and why these two practices together can restore spiritual clarity, authority, and intimacy with God.

If you’re hungry for more of God, clarity for the new year, or breakthrough in your faith, this message is for you.

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Life rarely turns out the way we expect.

We plan, we hope, we pray—and then something interrupts the picture we had in mind.A relationship changes. A dream stalls. A season feels heavier than it should. At the very first Christmas, the miracle didn’t arrive the way anyone expected either.

In this message, Brad walks through the Christmas story and reminds us that when life doesn’t look like what we thought, God is often doing His greatest work. From an unlikely place, through an unlikely person, in an unlikely way—God brought hope into the world.

If you’ve ever found yourself saying, “This isn’t what I thought my life would look like,” this message is for you.

Because just because it’s messy doesn’t mean it’s meaningless.
And just because it feels unfinished doesn’t mean God is done.

If this message helped you, consider sharing it and partnering with Spirit Church as we lead people to fully follow Jesus in Chandler, AZ and beyond. Learn more about Spirit Church and upcoming gatherings at https://www.spiritchurch.co

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