Journey Church Shepherdsville

Journey Church Shepherdsville

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  1. 3d ago

    Mixtape - What's Going On?

    What's Going On? — Finding Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense What do we do when the world feels broken? The question “What’s going on?” isn't new. Every generation has looked at the world around them and struggled to understand the suffering, injustice, uncertainty, and chaos they see. The difference today is that we can carry the problems of the entire world in our pockets. News, social media, arguments, tragedies, and outrage can reach us almost instantly. So how do we stay informed without allowing the chaos around us to steal our peace? In This Episode 1. Sometimes life feels like a treadmill.We can stay busy, accomplish things, raise families, build careers, and fill our calendars while still wondering whether we're living a meaningful life. Ecclesiastes reminds us that even achievement, wealth, pleasure, and success cannot ultimately satisfy the deepest questions of the human heart. 2. The world has always been broken.Every generation is tempted to believe that things were better in the past. But Scripture reminds us to be careful about romanticizing “the good old days.” Our world has real problems—but we didn't invent a broken world. We inherited one, and we have contributed to its brokenness as well. 3. You can be informed without becoming consumed.Being informed matters. But constantly exposing ourselves to things we cannot control can leave us with very little strength for the people we actually can help. A challenging question from this message is: After an hour of scrolling or watching the news, are you more prepared to love your neighbor—or more suspicious of people you've never even met? 4. Habakkuk shows us that God can handle our questions.Habakkuk looked at violence, injustice, corruption, and suffering and asked God, essentially, “How long?” And God didn't reject him for asking. The Bible gives us permission to bring our confusion, frustration, grief, and questions to God. 5. Faith doesn't mean having all the answers.God's response to Habakkuk wasn't a simple explanation that made everything immediately better. Instead, Habakkuk was reminded to wait and trust. Sometimes our greatest struggle is that our sense of safety depends on knowing what happens next. But our limited view doesn't limit God's knowledge. 6. We are people who live in the waiting.Romans 8 describes creation and believers as groaning and waiting with hope. Christian hope doesn't mean pretending suffering isn't real. It means believing that suffering, death, violence, and brokenness do not get the final word. 7. Jesus understands human suffering.Jesus entered into the brokenness of this world. He experienced betrayal, abuse, suffering, and death. But the resurrection reminds us that death and violence do not have the final word. 8. We can't fix the whole road—but we can help the person we find on it.Jesus' story of the Good Samaritan gives us a powerful picture of how to live in a broken world. The Samaritan didn't fix the dangerous road. He helped the person he encountered. We may not be able to solve every problem in the world. But we can listen. We can love. We can serve. We can show compassion. We can help the person God puts in front of us. The Big Idea You don't have to understand everything that's happening in the world to faithfully follow God through it. God sees what we cannot see. He is not surprised by the brokenness around us. And even when we don't know what's going on, we can still take the next faithful step. Scriptures Mentioned Habakkuk 1:2 Habakkuk 2:2–4 Habakkuk 3 Psalm 13 Ecclesiastes 1–2 Ecclesiastes 7:10 Romans 8:18–25 Matthew 11:28 Luke 10:25–37 Reflection Questions What area of your life are you currently asking, “What's going on?” Are you allowing the constant flow of news and social media to shape your peace? Where do you need to be more honest with God about your questions or frustrations? What would it look like to trust God while you're still waiting for answers? Who is the person God has placed “on your road” that you can help, encourage, or love this week? You may not know what's going on. But you can have hope in the One who does.

  2. Oct 12

    Built

    Episode Overview What are we building with our lives, and what will remain because we were here? In this final message of the building series, we explore the importance of legacy, the influence we have on others, and the responsibility we share to build something that extends beyond our own lives. Using the story of Journey's journey through growth, setbacks, and seasons of uncertainty, this message reminds us that meaningful work isn't always about seeing immediate results. Sometimes, we're laying a foundation that someone else will build upon. Key Takeaways You're already leaving a legacy. Every relationship leaves something behind. Our words and actions can give people confidence, encouragement, and hope—or leave them carrying hurt, fear, and anxiety. Teach more than success. Helping children prepare for a career and a future matters, but so does showing them what makes a meaningful life through faith, kindness, compassion, and the way we treat others. Trust God with what you cannot control. Psalm 127:1 reminds us that unless the Lord builds the house, our labor is in vain. We can do the work faithfully while trusting God with the outcome. Build for people you may never meet. The impact of our faithfulness may extend to future generations. We may plant seeds that others water and never see the full results ourselves. Everyone has something to contribute. You don't need to be the most experienced, talented, or confident person in the room. Your gifts, skills, resources, and life experiences can make a difference. Your legacy must survive Monday. Faith and love aren't limited to a church service. Our greatest opportunities to influence others often happen at home, at work, at school, and in our neighborhoods. Make room for others to build. A lasting legacy isn't about receiving recognition. It's about developing others, sharing responsibility, and creating opportunities for people to continue the work. Scripture References Psalm 127:1 — Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Psalm 78:5–7 — Teaching the next generation about God so they can place their hope in Him. 1 Corinthians 3:5–11 — Paul plants, Apollos waters, and God makes things grow. We are called to lay foundations others can build upon. John 6:1–14 — Jesus uses a boy's five loaves and two fish to feed a large crowd, reminding us that what we offer can become more than we imagine in God's hands. In This Episode Why we should think about what lasts, not just what comes next The difference between teaching children how to make a living and showing them what makes a life How seasons of difficulty can challenge our belief in what we're building Why legacy is about more than our names, accomplishments, or recognition How our words and actions shape the people around us What Paul and Apollos teach us about working together for God's purposes Why we must be willing to invest in people without expecting immediate results How ordinary gifts and personal experiences can become meaningful ways to serve Why the church's influence must extend beyond Sunday Three questions to help you build a legacy of faith, love, and service Three Questions to Consider 1. What are you passing on? Consider the values, habits, beliefs, and attitudes that others are learning from your life. What are people taking with them because they've known you? 2. Who are you investing in? Think about the people who helped shape your life. Who can you encourage, teach, support, or walk alongside as they grow? 3. What will you bring to the table? Identify the gifts, skills, resources, and experiences you can use to serve others. Don't underestimate what you have to offer. Discussion and Reflection What is one thing someone did or said that continues to influence your life today? What do your daily priorities communicate to your family and the people around you? Where might God be asking you to serve, even if you feel unqualified? Who in your community could use encouragement, support, or someone willing to show up? What is one practical step you can take this week to invest in someone else's future? Final Thought Wendell Berry's words capture the heart of this message: "Invest in the millennium, plant sequoias." Build something that reaches beyond your lifetime. Love the people in front of you, invest in the next generation, and trust God with the growth you may never get to see. The goal isn't simply to build something for ourselves. It's to lay a foundation that others can build upon.

  3. Oct 5

    Built

    Built Series | Journey Christian Church Episode Overview Every follower of Jesus is under construction. In this message, we explore Philippians 1:6 and the confidence Paul had that God would continue the good work He began in His people. Spiritual growth is a process, and following Jesus means continually allowing God to transform us into the people He created us to be. The goal isn't perfection overnight. The goal is progress. Key Scripture Philippians 1:6 God began a good work in us and will continue that work until it is completed when Christ returns. In This Episode 01. Construction Can Be Complicated Being under construction can represent frustration, inconvenience, hope, dreams, progress, and change. Our relationship with spiritual “construction” can feel the same way. 02. God Is Still Working The Christian life doesn't end at baptism or salvation. Those are pivotal moments, but God continues His work of transforming us and making us holy. 03. You Are an Image-Bearer We were created in God's image. The work God is doing in us is ultimately about restoring us into the image-bearers we were designed to be. 04. Don't Compare Your Construction Project Everyone's spiritual journey is different. Comparing your progress to someone else's can cause you to become discouraged or distracted from the work God is doing in your own life. 05. Construction Has a Cost Following Jesus requires surrender. Sometimes things have to be removed before something new can be built. That can mean letting go of old habits, changing priorities, confessing sin, and dying to ourselves. 06. We Aren't Meant to Do This Alone The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. We need people around us who are pursuing Jesus and helping us grow. 07. God Works in Us—and We Work With Him Philippians 2:12-13 presents an important tension: we have work to do, while God is simultaneously working in us. Our work doesn't save us. Instead, we respond to God's work. 08. Where Are You Under Construction? The message challenges us to identify the areas where God may be working right now: Faith Anger Addiction Trust Love Forgiveness Finances Relationships Anxiety Priorities Questions to Consider Where is God working in my life right now? What needs to be removed so God can continue building? Am I comparing my spiritual journey to someone else's? Where do I need to meet God in the work? Who am I walking alongside as I follow Jesus? What would progress look like in my life this week? The Big Takeaway You aren't finished—and God isn't finished with you. There may be areas of your life that still feel unfinished. There may be setbacks, struggles, and seasons where you wonder if God is actually working. But Philippians 1:6 gives us confidence: the God who began the work will continue the work. Keep building. Keep growing. Keep following Jesus. God isn't finished yet. About Journey Christian Church Journey Christian Church is a Christian church serving Shepherdsville, Kentucky, Bullitt County, and the surrounding Louisville area. If you're looking for a church in Shepherdsville KY, a Christian church near Louisville, or a church community in Bullitt County, we'd love for you to connect with us. Journey Christian ChurchShepherdsville, Kentucky

  4. Sep 28

    Built

    Speaker: DavidChurch: Journey Christian ChurchLocation: Shepherdsville, KentuckySeries: BuiltPrimary Scriptures: Romans 12:1–5, James 1:22Additional Reference: Ephesians 4 Episode Overview In this message from the Built series, David explores what happens after we identify and remove the things holding us back spiritually. Using the analogy of framing a house, he explains why spiritual growth requires more than recognizing our struggles. It requires daily commitment, intentional habits, meaningful relationships, and a willingness to let God continue His work in us. God's grace is the foundation of our transformation. Our responsibility is to build on that foundation, remain consistent in our faith, and surround ourselves with a Christian community that helps us stay grounded. What You'll Learn Moving beyond spiritual demolition: Why recognizing the things that need to change is only the beginning of spiritual growth. Putting God's Word into action: How James 1:22 challenges Christians to become doers of the Word, not just hearers. Understanding God's grace: Why spiritual habits and personal transformation don't earn God's grace, but are a response to the grace He's already given us. Building a strong spiritual foundation: The importance of prayer, time in God's Word, and maintaining a consistent relationship with Jesus. The power of daily habits: How small, repeated decisions shape our character, faith, and future. Finding strength in Christian community: Why accountability, small groups, friendships, and relationships with other believers are essential to spiritual growth. Recognizing the importance of consistency: How small compromises and neglected spiritual practices can gradually pull us away from God. Trusting God's plan for your life: Why we shouldn't judge ourselves or others by where we are in the process of spiritual transformation. Becoming who God created you to be: How God can take what feels unfinished in our lives and build something greater than we could have imagined. Key Scriptures James 1:22 — Be doers of the Word, not hearers only. Romans 12:1–2 — Offer your life to God and allow Him to transform you by renewing your mind. Romans 12:4–5 — We are many parts of one body in Christ, and we belong to one another. Ephesians 4 — Remove the old, renew your mind, and embrace the new life God is building in you. Key Takeaways Honesty is the beginning, not the finish line. Identifying what needs to change in your life is important, but real spiritual growth happens when you take action. Grace comes before the work. You don't have to earn God's love or prove yourself worthy of His grace. Your spiritual growth is built on what God has already done for you. Your habits are shaping your future. The small things you consistently do, including prayer, reading Scripture, and the way you treat others, help form the person you are becoming. Don't ignore the weak points. The areas where you struggle most are often the areas where you need additional support, honesty, accountability, and Christian community. Consistency requires support. Spiritual growth isn't meant to happen in isolation. We need people who encourage us, challenge us, and help us stay on track. God is not finished with you. You may feel unfinished or uncertain about where your faith journey is taking you, but God sees what you can become and continues to work in your life. Questions for Reflection What is one area of your life where you've recognized a need for change but haven't taken the next step? What daily spiritual habit could help strengthen your relationship with God? Who are the people in your life who help keep you grounded in your faith? Are you trying to grow spiritually on your own instead of becoming part of a Christian community? Where might God be asking you to trust His plan rather than your own expectations? About Journey Christian Church Looking for a church in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, where you can grow in your relationship with Jesus, build meaningful friendships, and find a community of believers? Journey Christian Church is a place to explore faith, study God's Word, and take your next steps in following Christ. Whether you're in Shepherdsville, Mount Washington, Hillview, Lebanon Junction, Louisville, or elsewhere in Bullitt County, we invite you to connect with us and discover what it means to grow together in faith. Your story isn't finished. God is still building.

  5. Sep 21

    Built

    Built — Week 3: What Needs to Come Down? We’re all building something—our lives, families, relationships, faith, and future. But sometimes building something new requires tearing something old down first. In Week 3 of the Built series, we explore the spiritual demolition that sometimes has to happen before God can rebuild our lives around Jesus. In This Episode 01. Sometimes construction starts with demolitionA strong foundation and a good blueprint matter, but there are times when something has to come down before something new can be built. 02. What are you holding onto that needs to come down?We talk about obvious obstacles like bitterness, anger, addiction, dishonesty, pride, and unforgiveness—but also the less obvious things that can keep us from growing. 03. We can learn to live with things that are brokenJust like a broken light switch, sticking door, or crack in the wall can become “normal,” unhealthy patterns in our lives can become things we simply learn to live with. 04. Not every obstacle looks like sinHebrews 12 challenges us to throw off both “the sin that so easily entangles” and the things that hinder us. Some obstacles are habits or behaviors; others are beliefs, assumptions, wounds, or religious baggage. 05. When our understanding of God needs to be rebuiltSometimes the things we were taught about God were incomplete or distorted—even when they came from people we love and respect. Every generation and every church has blind spots. 06. Questions aren't necessarily the enemy of faithFaith doesn't require us to pretend we have every answer. Scripture is filled with people who questioned, wrestled, lamented, and sought understanding. 07. Scripture is authoritative, but our interpretation can be incompleteWe explore the difference between what Scripture actually says and our understanding of what Scripture means—and why humility matters when we study and interpret the Bible. 08. Grace may be bigger than we thinkWhen we believe grace is too small to meet us where we are, we hide our sin, defend ourselves, and create barriers for others. 09. Don't make it difficult for people who are turning to GodActs 15 gives us a powerful picture of the early church wrestling with what requirements should—or shouldn't—be placed on people coming to Jesus. 10. Don't add obstacles Jesus never addedOur traditions, preferences, politics, certainty, and expectations shouldn't become prerequisites for someone encountering Jesus. 11. Deconstruction isn't the end of the storyTearing something down isn't enough. The goal isn't to live in the rubble. We challenge, examine, and remove what needs to come down so something centered on Jesus can be rebuilt. 12. Hand God the hammerThe final challenge is simple: ask God to remove whatever keeps your faith from looking more like Jesus—whether that's bitterness, pride, shame, fear, sin, assumptions, or religious obstacles. Key Scriptures Ephesians 4:22–24 — Putting off the old self, renewing our minds, and putting on the new self. Hebrews 12:1 — Throwing off everything that hinders and the sin that entangles. 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Taking every thought captive and making it obedient to Christ. Acts 15:19 — “We should not make it difficult for Gentiles who are turning to God.” Romans 5:8 — Christ died for us while we were still sinners. Questions to Consider What is hindering me? Is there a sin I need to confess or a habit I need to confront? Is there a grudge, wound, fear, or belief that has become an obstacle? What obstacle am I placing in front of someone else that Jesus never placed there? Have I confused my interpretation of Scripture with Scripture itself? Have I allowed my certainty to prevent me from listening and growing? Have I made God's grace smaller than Jesus intended it to be? What does God know cannot remain if I am going to become who He created me to be? The Big Idea Sometimes the most faithful thing we can do is admit that something needs to come down. A habit.A grudge.A fear.A wound.A distorted belief.A religious obstacle.A wall we've built around grace. The goal isn't to leave us standing in rubble. The goal is to make room for Jesus to rebuild.

  6. Sep 14

    Built

    We're all building something. Whether it's a family, career, relationships, reputation, habits, finances, or a life of faith, our everyday decisions are shaping who we become. But there's an important question we often fail to ask: Who drew the plans? In this message, we explore what it means to intentionally build our lives around the teachings and example of Jesus rather than allowing culture, comparison, fear, or other people's expectations to determine our direction. Key Scriptures Luke 14:28–33 — Jesus teaches about counting the cost before building and before following Him. 1 John 2:6 — Those who claim to live in Christ should live as Jesus did. Ephesians 2:10 — We are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for good works. Proverbs 16:9 — We make plans, but God establishes our steps. Key Ideas 1. We're all building something.The question isn't whether we're building a life. The question is what we're building—and whether the foundation and direction will allow it to last. 2. We need to "sit down first."Jesus' teaching in Luke 14 reminds us that following Him isn't something to approach casually. We need to stop, consider the cost, and understand what we're stepping into. 3. We often have a clearer plan for what we want to have than who we want to become.We can know what kind of house, career, family, or financial future we want without ever asking what kind of person we want to be. 4. Something is always drawing the blueprint.Culture, family history, fear, comparison, social media, approval, and pain can all influence the direction of our lives if we don't intentionally choose a different blueprint. 5. Jesus doesn't simply approve our blueprint—He becomes the blueprint.Following Jesus means learning to live like Jesus: with love, forgiveness, humility, truth, mercy, courage, generosity, and faithfulness. 6. Following Jesus has a cost.Grace is freely given, but following Jesus can cost us control, comfort, approval, pride, convenience, and even habits or relationships that aren't helping us become who God is calling us to be. 7. We have to decide whether we'll stick to the blueprint.Following Jesus can feel easy when life goes according to our plans. The deeper question comes when life becomes difficult: Will we remain faithful? Three Questions to Consider Who drew the plans?Is Jesus leading your life, or are fear, culture, comparison, approval, or control? Am I willing to pay the price?What might following Jesus require you to surrender? Will I stick to the blueprint?Will you continue following Jesus when doing so becomes difficult or inconvenient? A Question to Take With You What are you building—and who are you becoming while you build it? You can build a successful career and become someone your family barely knows. You can build financial security and become controlled by fear. You can build a reputation for being right and lose your ability to love. The goal isn't simply to build a better version of the life we already wanted. The goal is Jesus. About Journey If you're searching for a church in Shepherdsville, KY, a church in Bullitt County, or a Christian community near Louisville, we'd love for you to connect with Journey and join us as we learn what it means to follow Jesus together.

  7. Sep 7

    Built

    Underneath It All: What Is Your Life Built On? We all spend a lot of time thinking about the visible parts of our lives—our careers, families, homes, accomplishments, relationships, and reputations. But the most important part of a house is the part nobody sees: the foundation. And the same is true of our lives. 1. We're All Building Something You may not consider yourself a builder, but every decision you make is building something. Your words build something.Your attention builds something.Your reactions build something.Your choices become habits, habits become patterns, and those patterns shape the life you're living. The question is: What are you building—and will it last? 2. The Foundation Matters More Than the Appearance Jesus tells the story of two builders in Matthew 7:24–27. One builds his house on rock.The other builds on sand. On a sunny day, the difference may not be obvious. But when the storm arrives, the foundation is revealed. That's true for our lives, too. Storms don't create your foundation. They reveal it. 3. Good Things Can Become Bad Foundations Money isn't bad. Success isn't bad. Relationships aren't bad. Planning isn't bad. Family isn't bad. The problem comes when we take something good and make it the ultimate thing—asking it to provide the security, identity, or meaning that only God can provide. Everything created has a weight limit. Nothing other than God was designed to carry the full weight of your life. 4. What Has to Stay Secure for You to Be Okay? This may be the hardest question in the episode: What is the thing you cannot imagine losing without losing yourself? Your job? Your reputation? Your health? Your family? Your bank account? Your plans? Someone's approval? Your sense of control? The answer doesn't necessarily mean that thing is bad. It may simply reveal that you're asking it to carry more weight than it was designed to carry. 5. Hearing Jesus Isn't the Same as Following Jesus Jesus doesn't say the wise builder is simply the person who hears His words. The wise builder hears His words and puts them into practice. That's the difference. Faith isn't simply agreeing that Jesus is right. It's building your life around who Jesus is and what He says. 6. Let Jesus Carry What Only Jesus Can Carry Your job matters—but it doesn't have to define you. Your relationships matter—but they don't have to save you. Your future matters—but you don't have to control it. Your life matters—but you weren't designed to carry its full weight alone. The challenge is to let Jesus be more than an addition to your life. Let Him be the foundation. 7. Lay One Brick of Obedience Rebuilding your life doesn't have to happen all at once. Start with one thing. What is one thing Jesus has already told you to do that you already know you need to do? Maybe it's: Forgiving someone Asking for help Returning to community Opening Scripture Apologizing Serving someone Becoming more generous Releasing something you can't control Taking a step toward baptism Trusting God with something you've been trying to carry yourself One step. One conversation. One act of obedience. One brick.

  8. Aug 31

    Motion

    Newton’s Third Law & Our LivesEvery action creates a reaction. The same principle we see in the physical world can help us understand something about our relationships, choices, habits, and spiritual lives. Cause & EffectOur actions and choices create consequences. The words we speak, the attitudes we carry, and the habits we develop all create some type of movement around us. Reaping & Sowing — Galatians 6Paul reminds us that we reap what we sow. The kind of seed we plant matters—and the harvest is connected to the seed. Self-AwarenessWe know our intentions, but other people experience our actions. Sometimes there is a gap between what we meant to do and what someone else experienced. “What Is It Like to Be on the Other Side of Me?”This question challenges us to honestly examine how our words, attitudes, decisions, and patterns affect the people closest to us. AccountabilityAccountability means owning what belongs to us. We are responsible for our actions without assuming responsibility for controlling everyone else's reactions. Influence & RelationshipsThe people we repeatedly spend time with influence our priorities, habits, attitudes, and direction. Proverbs 13:20 reminds us that walking with the wise makes us wise. Parenting & Digital InfluenceOur children are influenced by friends, teachers, coaches, celebrities, social media, online personalities, and countless other voices. Awareness of those influences matters. The Hope of a New DirectionWe cannot change yesterday's actions, but we can choose what we plant today. Through Jesus, we can begin creating a different pattern and moving in a different direction. Scripture Referenced Galatians 6:7-10 Psalm 139:23-24 Genesis 3 Romans 12:18 Proverbs 13:20 Questions to Consider What reaction does your action keep creating? What do you need to take responsibility for? Who is influencing your direction? What seeds or actions do you need to plant today? What direction is it all moving?

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