Joy Christian Center

This special Christmas service featured guest violinist Aria Stiles and Joy KIDS, creating a meaningful, family-centered celebration of worship. Together, we reflected on the promise of Isaiah 9:6 and rejoiced in the hope, peace, and joy found in Jesus, our Savior and King.

In Crazy Joy, Pastor Brian reminds us that real joy doesn’t come from perfect circumstances or finally getting “there,” but from God’s presence with us right here. This message reveals how joy is a Spirit-produced reality that grows as we trust God in the middle of testing, knowing He is shaping us and filling us with an unshakable, overflowing joy.

In Crazy Peace, Pastor Brian shows that true peace doesn’t come from perfect circumstances but from the presence of Jesus — the Prince of Peace — who steps into our chaos just as He stepped into the messiness of the first Christmas. This message reminds us that peace is received, not achieved, and grows in our lives as we surrender, trust, and stay connected to Him.

In Part 8, When Crazy Meets Its Match, Pastor Brian shows that every form of “crazy” in our world was conquered at the cross when Jesus declared, “It is finished.” This message reminds believers that when they know who they are in Christ and activate faith through God’s Word, they walk in a victory that has already been won.

In Crazy Fruit Part 7, Pastor Brian explores how busyness, loneliness, and numbness can quietly take over our hearts and disconnect us from what God wants us to feel. This message reminds us that slowing down, reaching out, and embracing community are essential to becoming fully alive again in God’s presence.

Fear starts as a seed that, when planted, produces the fruit of worry, anxiety, and control. In Crazy Fruit, Pastor Brian reminds us that what grows in our hearts depends on what we plant there—and that Jesus invites us to trade the heavy burdens of fear for His peace and rest.

Fear doesn’t just scare us—it tries to steer us. In Crazy Scared, Pastor Brian shows how to silence fear’s lies, guard your heart, and replace fearful thoughts with faith through the power of God’s Word.

When the “crazy” gets personal, offense can easily trap us in unforgiveness and bitterness — but God offers a better way. In Crazy Pain, Pastor Brian unpacks how grace and forgiveness break the cycle of hurt and lead to true freedom of heart.

Life can feel overwhelmingly loud, but true peace doesn’t come from silence — it comes from focus. This week, Pastor Brian continues our series Don’t Let the Crazy Get You with a message on finding calm and clarity by tuning in to God’s voice above the noise.

When life feels overwhelming and the world seems to have lost its mind, it’s easy to let the “crazy” wear you down. In Part 2 of our Don’t Let the Crazy Get You series, Pastor Brian reminds us that God has equipped us with the shield of faith and the breastplate of righteousness—so we can guard our hearts, stand firm, and stay strong no matter what chaos comes our way.

Life can feel overwhelming, chaotic, and downright crazy—but it doesn’t have to get inside you. In part one of this new series, Pastor Brian shares how trusting God as your source allows His peace, joy, and power to overflow, even in a world gone mad.

This week we welcome guest speaker Robert Hamilton Owens — endurance athlete, coach, and encourager for over 40 years. From Air Force Special Operations to rowing across the Atlantic at 71, Robert’s life is a testimony of grit, faith, and perseverance. Come ready to be inspired and challenged in your walk with God.

In Part 3 of Acts: Then, Now, Next, Pastor Brian teaches on the journey of faith that begins at dedication and leads to baptism. With baptisms and baby dedications taking place, we are reminded that the church is generational, and that every family plays a role in passing faith to the next generation.

Pastor Steph Messner shares the heart of Next Gen ministry and why raising up children, students, and young adults matters more than ever. Just as the early church stepped into their calling, we are called to stand in the gap, equipping the next generation to know God’s voice, walk in His Spirit, and live with courage.

In Part 1 of Acts: Then, Now, Next, Pastor Brian explores how Jesus handed His mission to the church and how the book of Acts records the Spirit’s power moving through ordinary believers. By looking at the churches in Jerusalem and Antioch, we see that every church—and every believer—matters in God’s unfolding story.

In this message, Pastor John challenges us to put on “God Goggles” and embrace a supernatural perspective. Through Scripture and Paul’s example, we see how God takes brokenness and turns it into healing, purpose, and revival when we choose to look at life through His eyes.

In this message, Pastor Tim explores what it means to live in God’s favor, showing how His grace works through our obedience, faith, and daily choices. Favor is more than blessing—it’s God’s presence shaping our relationships, opportunities, and influence for His glory.

In this heartfelt message, Pastor Tommy reflects on the story of Zacchaeus and reminds us that God calls each of us by name, working for us, in us, and through us. This service also includes a time of honoring Pastor Tommy and the Getlinger family as they step into a new season of ministry.

Pastor Brian wraps up the Lunch with Jesus series with “The Dessert Course,” exploring how Jesus handed His mission to His followers and empowered them through the Holy Spirit. From Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, we’re called to carry the good news so that every seat at the table is filled.

Jesus often used meals to reveal powerful spiritual truths. In this message, we explore how Jesus invites us to overcome with Him and take our place at the table of victory.