running on empty

Are you running on empty these days? At the end of your proverbial rope, like Elijah? More month than money (or groceries) like the widow of Zarephath? Depleted of resources, low on energy, losing sleep, or just lost in a dark place?

Have you ever noticed how many stories in the Bible are about emptiness and how God fills it?

In every instance of emptiness, when all had been poured out, used up, exhausted, depleted… God stepped in bringing fullness, light, hope, and joy. And not just a little bit… but abundant, overflowing, unimaginable fullness and delight.

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep [Part 1]

Pastor Chris Voigt

September 8, 2024

Have you ever noticed how many stories in the Bible are about emptiness and how God fills it? In every instance of emptiness, when all had been poured out, used up, exhausted, depleted… God stepped in bringing fullness, light, hope, and joy. And not just a little bit… but abundant, overflowing, unimaginable fullness and delight.

Are you running on empty these days? At the end of your proverbial rope, like Elijah? More month than money (or groceries) like the widow of Zarephath? Depleted of resources, low on energy, losing sleep, or just lost in a dark place? I invite you to join us as we begin a new sermon series this week called, Running On Empty.

There's a Hole In Your Bucket [Part 2]

Pastor Chris Voigt

September 15, 2024

Your car might have a leak in the radiator, or maybe the engine is leaking oil, or the power steering fluid is seeping out somewhere. For those things, there are Stop-Leak products that can be helpful - at least for a bit. A leaky tire can be remedied with a can of Fix-a-Flat or FlatOut... it'll at least get you to the nearest Les Schwab. These products, used effectively make is possible for our radiators, engines, and tires to be filled with the right stuff in order to function like they're supposed to.

Wouldn't it be great if refilling our souls could be as simple as using the correct product?

We all have leaks in our lives... things that drain us. Some we can fix, others we just have to manage. But what if I told you that there are strategies that you could use to help fix the leaks and/or refill your bucket? Join us for this message as we continue our sermon series, Running On Empty.

Just Do It [Part 3]

Pastor Chris Voigt

September 22, 2024

Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Yet even he wasn’t immune from the effects of burnout. As he reached the desert, he was literally running on empty. Physically, emotionally and spiritually spent. Done.

If you’ve ever felt like Elijah, you understand the overwhelming, hopeless feeling that comes when you’re ready to give up.

Join us for the third message in our series, Running on Empty, as we look at ways to close the gap between our lives and the abundant life Jesus promises us.

Fill 'Er Up [Part 4]

Pastor Chris Voigt

September 29, 2024

Are you a go-until-your-gas-light-comes-on kind of driver or do you head for your favorite gas station when you're at about a quarter of a tank? Or maybe you're like me, and prefer to fill up when you hit the half-tank mark.

Whatever your habit for filling your tank, imagine what it would be like if you pulled up to the pump and only put in .08¢ worth of gas. Ridiculous, right? It certainly wouldn't be enough to get you much farther! And if your tank is on 'E' you might not even make it to the next gas station!

Research tells us that the average adult attention span these days is a mere 8 seconds. That's about how long most people are able to focus without getting distracted. So it's no wonder that we're moving through life running on fumes. We can't sit still and focus long enough to get our tanks filled... distraction is draining us dry!

I invite you to join us for the final message in our series, Running on Empty. We'll look at ways we can learn to be still enough in the presence of our Heavenly Father to fill our spiritual tanks and close the gap between the reality of our daily lives and the abundant life Jesus promises us.