Have you ever experienced something that instantly took you back to a powerful memory? Maybe it was a song, a smell, or a place that reminded you of a meaningful moment in your life. These moments have a way of shaping us and reminding us of experiences that changed us. In the same way, our spiritual lives are shaped by …
How to Find Yourself According to Jesus (Matthew 16:21–26)
In today’s culture, the message is everywhere: find yourself, follow your heart, and build your identity around your desires. But Jesus offers a completely different path. In Matthew 16:21–26, Jesus teaches something that feels upside down compared to modern thinking: you don’t find your life by chasing it—you find it by surrendering it. Understanding Who Jesus Is First Just before …
Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Matthew 16 | Radiant Church Surprise AZ In Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus is revealed as the fulfillment of every Old Testament promise — the Messiah, the Savior, the Son of God. In Matthew 16, everything turns on one question: “Who do you say I am?” At Radiant Church Surprise AZ, this passage reminds us that faith isn’t built on rumors or …
Little Leaven, Big Impact
At Radiant Church Surprise AZ, we’ve been studying Matthew 16, where Jesus gives a simple but powerful warning: “Watch out for the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Leaven is yeast. It’s small, but it spreads through the whole batch of dough. Jesus used it as a picture of influence — especially unhealthy spiritual influence. The point is clear: a …
Make Room for Compassion | Radiant Church Surprise, AZ
At Radiant Church in Surprise, AZ, we just wrapped up one of the most meaningful seasons of our year — REACH. REACH is more than a series. It’s who we are. It’s the season where we go beyond our regular giving to support local outreach, global missions, church expansion, disaster relief, addiction recovery, and the next generation. And every year, …
Make Room for Great Faith: Lessons from Matthew 15
In Matthew 15:21–28, Jesus highlights a powerful example of great faith through a Canaanite woman who refused to give up. Her persistence, humility, and trust in Jesus led to a miracle — showing us what it truly means to make room for great faith. What Is Great Faith? Great faith is active and persistent. It’s not just believing — it’s …
Make Room: How God Is Preparing His Church for Growth and Revival in 2026
As we move into 2026, many believers and churches are sensing a clear message from God: it’s time to make room. Based on Isaiah 54:2, this call is about preparing our hearts, our faith, and our churches for spiritual growth, restoration, and revival. What Does It Mean to Make Room? Scripture says, “Enlarge the place of your tent… lengthen your …
Why You Need an Eternal Perspective
By: Pastor Caden Metcalf In a world focused on schedules, success, and distractions, it’s easy to forget an essential truth: this life is not the destination—it’s the preparation. The Bible reminds us that we were created with eternity in mind, and how we live today matters far beyond the present moment. God Has Set Eternity in the Human Heart Ecclesiastes …
What Is Truth? Why It Matters in a Post-Truth World
What Is Truth? Why It Matters in a Post-Truth WorldBy: Pastor Jamin Metcalf In a cultural moment often described as post-truth, many people are asking a question that feels both ancient and urgent: What is truth, and why does it matter? As skepticism grows and phrases like “my truth” and “your truth” replace the truth, our world is longing for …
Repentance Changes Everything | This is for You
By : Pastor Caden Metcalf Revival isn’t just a moment in history—it’s a movement that begins in the heart. Throughout Scripture and church history, revival has always started the same way: with personal transformation before public change. Revival Begins With the Heart The revival movement led by John Wesley didn’t begin with crowds or influence—it began with a changed heart. …