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 Weekly sermons from Thrive Community Church in Estero, Florida. Join us as we explore God's Word and grow together in faith.© 2026 Thrive Community Church Christianity Spirituality
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  • A Table In The Wilderness - Week 4 | A Jar That Wouldn't Empty

    A Table In The Wilderness - Week 4 | A Jar That Wouldn't Empty
    Mar 22 2026
    When the last bit of flour and oil looks like the end of the story, how do you decide whether to tuck it away or give it away? This sermon sits with that exact pressure—the ordinary moments when resources, hope, or energy are gone and the next step feels like a gamble. It names the real ache of choosing trust when everything says survival means holding on. The message follows a surprising string of reversals: a prophet fed by unclean birds, a foreign widow who wagers her last meal, and a child brought back to life. It shows a God who breaks social boundaries, keeps promises that replenish, and defeats death in unexpected ways—pointing forward to a fuller rescue in Christ. If you’ve ever felt forced to bet your last on something bigger than yourself, this talk offers a strange, steady kind of hope that lingers long after the jars are emptied.
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    38 mins
  • A Table In The Wilderness - Week 3 | A Meal For Thousands

    A Table In The Wilderness - Week 3 | A Meal For Thousands
    Mar 15 2026
    The room is full, the hour is late, and the leaders have nothing to offer. This sermon speaks to the exact strain of modern life: good intentions but too few resources, the temptation to exploit crowds for power, and the weariness of people trying to do big things with small means. It names the wilderness moments—scarcity, burnout, and leadership that looks coercive rather than serving—and refuses easy platitudes. The message walks through the story of a tiny meal that becomes a feast, showing how Jesus enlists the weakest helpers, tests their limits, and turns insufficiency into abundance. Expect a sober but hopeful challenge: ministry and meaningful work often begin in places of lack, not competence, and God’s pattern is to multiply what we offer when we surrender it. Listen to how a child’s lunch becomes a banquet and what that means for your next impossible step.
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    38 mins
  • A Table In The Wilderness - Week 2 | A Banquet Before My Enemies

    A Table In The Wilderness - Week 2 | A Banquet Before My Enemies
    Mar 8 2026
    When your plans dry up and the wells run empty — when fear and loneliness make you feel exposed and small — this message names that exact wilderness. It speaks to people worn down by loss, to those who feel powerless in the face of illness, broken relationships, or the grinding anxiety of modern life. The old comfort of control feels like a mirage and the question "Can God provide here?" hangs heavy. Rooted in Psalm 23 and the Exodus story, the sermon reframes vulnerability: we are sheep, yes, but not abandoned. The center of the poem isn’t success or self-help; it’s the simple claim, you are with me. The imagery shifts from scarcity to a lavish banquet set before enemies, from fear to provision, from wandering to belonging. Hear how ancient stories of rescue invite us into a present-day banquet of grace and what it looks like to be led, protected, and abundantly known. Come expecting a rescue story that reframes your wilderness.
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    37 mins
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