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Time and time again, Jesus used something as simple as a meal to change the world. The Last Supper shows us who God is, what God does, and how God wants us to live.

Jesus came to seek and save the lost... by eating and drinking. Have you ever noticed how much of Jesus' story is centered around the table? In this series, we're exploring some of the most famous meals of Jesus' life. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss.

“Jesus People are charged with loving the place we call home.” On Sunday Forrest continued our teaching series “My Church is Kind of a Big Deal” with a challenge to every follower of Jesus: love where you live! When we care for our neighbors, add value to our community, and invest in our hometown—we are following in the footsteps of Jesus. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss.

Jesus is calling us to keep our doors, arms, and hearts open to those around us. We won’t let anything get in the way of a relationship—everyone has the right to follow Jesus. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Following Jesus means living a lifestyle of radical transparency, honesty, and authenticity. Check out the latest message from "My Church is Kind of a Big Deal". Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

The Christian movement is one of the most unlikely success stories of human history. How did this small, persecuted community go on to eventually achieve global influence? Check out Forrest's teaching from our latest series. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

When we answer Jesus' invitation to love our neighbors, we can become a living "verse" that changes others' lives. Check out Stephanie's latest teaching from "This Verse changed My Life". Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss.

Have you ever said something you regretted later? This week, we're exploring a proverb that reminds us to think before we speak.

Following Jesus is about much more than believing or even doing the right things. It's about participating in an entirely new way of life—the Kingdom of God. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss.

Ancient and modern cultures are very different, but they share one thing in common: we love to worship idols. What do our modern idols look like? How do we lay down our idols and embrace God? Check out the latest message from Brian Ross in our new teaching series "This Verse Changed My Life". Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss.

In this week's Cautionary Tale, we look to Herod to see how unchecked greed and an unquenchable thirst for power can lead us to a very dark place. Check out the latest teaching from "Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys"! [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

In this cautionary tale, Judas demonstrates the danger of using Jesus as a means to an end. Check out the latest teaching from "Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys". [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

The Old Testament story of Saul reminds us that power reveals our character. Check out the latest teaching from Cautionary Tales: Good Lessons From Bad Guys. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Following Jesus doesn't guarantee an easy life, but our faith gives us strength to face any adversity that comes our way. Check out the final teaching from Best Chapter Ever, a series about Romans 8! Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

This world offers us many paths, but when we follow Jesus, we are invited to embrace God’s Spirit and step into a whole new lifestyle of love. // Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss //

Religion gives God a notorious reputation but Jesus shows us that God is a generous father who loves his children. Check out the latest teaching from "Best Chapter Ever", a series about Romans 8. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Why is Romans 8 the Best Chapter Ever? Join us for our latest teaching series to find out! Guilt is a universal emotion. Everyone has messed up in life at some point, which leads to feelings of shame. Religion often adds fuel to the fire, but as we'll see this week, Jesus is the end of condemnation and the beginning of freedom. [ Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss ]

When it comes to control, we struggle the most with the ones we love. The pursuit of control in a relationship is the most significant obstacle to healthy intimacy. Continue the conversation at ncvisalia.com/discuss

Where do we find hope in the middle of difficult situations? Situations where we have no control whatsoever? As hard as those seasons might be, what if that's exactly where God wants to meet us? Check out Stephanie's teaching from our latest series "Control Freak".

Are you a control freak? The desire for control, power, and autonomy is tempting, but it can wreck our relationships and make us miserable. You can also continue the conversation with our discussion guide at ncvisalia.com/discuss