In this message kicking off our Upside Down series, Pastor Joe Donahue explores what it truly means to live like Jesus. Using vivid stories and scripture from Matthew 5, Colossians, and 2 Corinthians, we’re reminded that our words matter and that our brokenness is where Jesus shines most clearly. We are invited to live boldly, speak with grace, and reflect Jesus through our real, everyday lives.
In this powerful and vulnerable message, Pastor Joe Donahue shares his personal story of surrendering to full-time ministry and unpacks the biblical model for Spirit-led leadership in the Church. Drawing from Acts 13–14, the sermon highlights both the cost and the eternal significance of saying “yes” to God’s call. Whether you’re sensing a call to ministry or looking for ways to better support your church leaders, this message offers clarity and challenge.
In this message from Lead Pastor Joe Donahue, we explore what Jesus meant when He said He came to fulfill the law. By understanding the differences between the civil, ceremonial, and moral laws of the Old Testament, we see why Jesus’ death and resurrection brought freedom from the old system and invited us into life in the Spirit. Discover how loving God and loving people can truly turn your world upside down.