Reconcile Community Church

06/11/2026

Stop waiting for a spiritual gifts test to tell you what to do. Just show up. 🛠️✨

If you’re sitting around wondering, "What is my spiritual gift?" the answer isn't hidden in a questionnaire. It's found in action.

Spiritual gifts are given for two main reasons: to build up the church and to share the Gospel. That means the absolute best way to discover your gifts is to start serving and start sharing.

👉 Don't know if you have a gift for evangelism? Go on a prayer walk or strike up a conversation.
👉 Don't know if you're gifted to invest in the next generation? Show up and help out.

You can't steer a parked car, and you can't discover a gift you've never tried to use. Be available, jump into the gaps, and let God surprise you with how He uses you.

Drop a 🙌 if you're ready to just show up this week!

06/10/2026

"If you're gonna force me to pick, I'm gonna pick the fruit." 🍇

The church in Corinth had all the "firework" gifts—tongues, prophecy, you name it. But while they were boasting about their spectacular spiritual gifts, they were also competing with each other and completely neglecting their character.

Paul had to step in and say, "Slow your roll." 🛑

It’s easy to get excited about the gifts of the Spirit, but we can't let that excitement make us neglect the fruit of the Spirit.

💥 It doesn't matter if you can speak in tongues if you're mean to people.
💥 It doesn't mean a lot if you can prophesy but lack goodness and faithfulness.
💥 It's not a big deal if you're a leader but can't lead with gentleness.

Gifts show what God can do through you, but fruit shows what God is doing in you. Let’s prioritize character over charisma. ✨

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

When God Mutes Your Worship 😳👇

"It's like, 'I don't like it when you sacrifice. I don't like, I don't like, I don't like your singing. It's just clangy.' But why? Why?

Isaiah 1:15-17 says: 'When you spread out your hands in prayer, I refuse to look at you. Even if you offer countless prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood. Wash yourselves. Cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from my sight. Stop doing evil. Learn to do what is good. Pursue justice. Correct the oppressor. Defend the rights of the fatherless.'"

This is one of the most terrifying realities in Scripture: God will actively tune out our worship if we are ignoring the hurting people right in front of us.

We can have the best lights, the most moving songs, and a packed house on Sunday morning. But if our faith doesn't translate into active, everyday justice for the vulnerable, God calls our songs nothing more than "clangy" noise.

The issue isn't that the people in Isaiah's day stopped going to church; the issue was that they left the church building and did nothing for the fatherless, the widow, and the oppressed in their own community. God doesn't just want our hands raised in prayer—He wants our hands working for justice.

💬 Let’s honest check: How can we move past just "singing" our faith this week and start actively living it out for the people who need it most?

06/07/2026

A heavy gut-check for the modern church 🧵👇

"If the church is supposed to be a model community before it's a prophetic community, you gotta ask the question: Are vulnerable people in our churches?

'Cause here's the deal: When I see the life of Jesus, the needy were with Him. And He ain't changed. And the needy ain't changed. So who changed?

We did.

If the needy are not in your church, you don't need to assume it's 'cause everybody's cool. And you don't need to assume it's just because they don't want to be there. No, no, no. Jesus attracted the needy. If His church does not... the question is, why?"

Church, we can't look at the world and demand justice if we aren't creating a safe, welcoming, and accessible space for the vulnerable right inside our own doors. If our pews don't reflect the company Jesus kept, it’s time to stop looking outward and start looking in the mirror.

06/05/2026

"I realize how much grace has been given to me because I can't give anything to Christ." ✨

In a deeply moving moment from our latest episode, the conversation turns to the "fellowship of suffering." We often look for God in the high points, but there is a unique, profound way we meet Jesus when we step into the struggles of others.

The beautiful paradox of service:
When the Spirit leads us to care for someone who has absolutely nothing to offer us in return, it clears the lens of our own faith.

We see His heart: We learn how much He cares for us by experiencing a supernatural care for others.

We see our own story: Helping those who can't "repay" us is the ultimate reminder of the Gospel—that we were once empty-handed, and Christ gave us everything.

If you want to know Jesus more deeply, don’t just look for Him in the comforts. Look for Him in the fellowship of the struggling.

Watch the full episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrrdAD5BVgg

06/04/2026

Update from the Block 🧱 | Meeting Students Where They Are

Working in youth ministry here in Welcome, I get to have some pretty unique experiences with our students. One of those is being approached by young guys and girls who need community service hours because they’ve run into some trouble with the law.

What could easily be an awkward, unfortunate, or boring situation for everyone involved actually turns into a beautiful window of opportunity. It becomes a time where I get to work right alongside them, get to know them on a personal level, and help them fulfill their duties with the court.

I remember working with one young man a while back. As we talked, I felt comfortable asking him where he stood in his faith, which led to a conversation about sin. He told me he believed that while some minor mistakes can be forgiven, there is a whole separate category of sins that are completely unforgivable.

That day, I got to share the true hope of the Gospel with him—that because of what Christ did on the cross, every single sin is forgivable, and we can be completely reconciled to God. He looked at me in total shock. No one had ever told him that before. He walked in to check a box for the court, but he left knowing that the very thing he thought defined him was something he could be forgiven for.

We know there will be more students who need community service hours in the future, and I’m genuinely looking forward to those hours spent together. Please continue to pray for Reconcile as we help students, families, and individuals be reconciled to God.

— Sebastian, Youth Ministry Leader

06/03/2026

True leadership looks like a cross. ✝️

"The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." — Matthew 20:28

If the King of the Universe didn't put His own wants first, why do we? Jesus didn't come to build an empire for Himself; He came to give His life for us.

Following Jesus means trading our "me-first" mentality for a "servant-first" heart. Who can you serve today?

06/02/2026

Every Member Matters 🧩✨

Ever put together a piece of furniture, looked at the leftover screws, and thought, "Eh, probably wasn't important"? 🛋️

Too often, we treat the church—and each other—the same way. We look at certain people or hidden gifts and assume they aren't essential. But in this powerful breakdown of 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, we are reminded of a beautiful truth: Jesus doesn’t make redundant pieces.

Here are 3 major takeaways to shift your perspective this week:

🔒 1. You are permanently tethered to Christ
When you follow Jesus, He supernaturally binds Himself to you forever. He knows all your risks, your flaws, and your weak days—and He chose to hitch His heart to yours anyway. Your value doesn't come from what you can do; it comes from who you belong to.

❤️ 2. The "unseen" parts are often the most vital
You can't see your heart or your lungs, but you can't live without them. In the church, the people with quiet, hidden gifts of prayer, helping, and behind-the-scenes serving keep the body healthy. If you feel unseen, know that Christ sees you as absolutely indispensable.

🙅‍♂️ 3. If Jesus isn't ashamed, we can't be either
Let’s get real: sometimes other Christians get on our nerves or act a little wild. It’s easy to slip into pride and say, "Well, at least I’m not like them." But Jesus isn't ashamed to call the messy, weak, and backwards members His brothers and sisters. If the King of Glory proudly claims them, we have no right to look down on them.

The Bottom Line:
We honor God by honoring every single member of His body—bearing each other's burdens and celebrating each other's joys.

Stop trying to measure the church like a business, and start loving it like a family. 🌎❤️

👇 Drop a comment: Who is someone in your community whose "hidden" gifts you are thankful for this week? Let's give them some honor today!



Link to the full sermon video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_c_8AlP32T4

06/01/2026

Your freedom was bought with a price—but not for the reason you think. 🛑

We live in a culture that says "do whatever makes you happy." But the Gospel isn't a license for self-indulgence; it’s a rescue mission from sin.

When we show up to worship, it’s not a stage for our pride, our wealth, or our bodies. It’s a space for His glory. Your life is no longer just about you—it’s about the One who purchased you. 🕊️