Thrive Church Podcast

Thrive Church (Lockport, IL) encounterthrive.com

Welcome to the Thrive Church Podcast! Catch up on missed messages or listen again to those that spoke to you. Also, a great way to share Thrive Church with family and friends looking for a church family! Find out more about Thrive, including who we are, how to get involved, and how to give at encounterthrive.com. Our current home each Sunday is: Dellwood Park Community Center 1811 S Lawrence Ave Lockport, IL 60441 Services begin at 10:00am, each Sunday. Watch our messages live on Facebook (facebook.com/encounterthrive) or subscribe to our YouTube Channel (youtube.com/channel/UCLEMMVvvqdeGymrXjL09dVg) Like/Follow/Share @encounterthrive Bumper music courtesy of www.purple-planet.com. read less
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BEHOLD! - Hope
1週間前
BEHOLD! - Hope
We begin our Advent series, Behold: He is Christ the Lord, today. Pastor Brian Bougher teaches on Hope.  It's officially Christmas season! Join us in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center, Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, IL, at 10am each Sunday! Find more, including details on our Christmas Extravaganza on December 10th, at encounterthrive.com.
BEHOLD! - Hope
1週間前
BEHOLD! - Hope
We begin our Advent series, Behold: He is Christ the Lord, today. Pastor Brian Bougher teaches on Hope.  It's officially Christmas season! Join us in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center, Lawrence Avenue, Lockport, IL, at 10am each Sunday! Find more, including details on our Christmas Extravaganza on December 10th, at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Godly Wisdom
20-11-2023
The Book of James: Godly Wisdom
Pastor Brian Bougher closes out our series on the Book of James. We begin in James 5:7, with James' final Godly wisdom for the church.  Join us for our Christmas Extravaganza on Sunday, December 10, at Dellwood Park Community Center, Lockport, IL. Find more and connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Warnings
14-11-2023
The Book of James: Warnings
Pastor Brian Bougher leads us into James 4, where we get some strong warnings from the half-brother of Jesus.  Join us in person next Sunday, 10am, at the Dellwood Park Community Center. Connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Wise, Humble, and Whole
08-11-2023
The Book of James: Wise, Humble, and Whole
Pastor Brian Bougher continues our walk through the book of James. We start in James 3:13-18.  Join us in person next Sunday at the Dellwood Park Community Center, Lawrence Ave., Lockport, IL. Connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Act Like It and Talk Like It
31-10-2023
The Book of James: Act Like It and Talk Like It
Pastor Brian Bougher gives us our message from James 2 and 3, on our Pastor Appreciation Sunday. James instructs the early church to "Act like it and Talk like it."    Join us in person next Sunday at the Dellwood Park Community Center at 10am! Find more at encounterthrive.com
Guest Speaker: Ted Gerry
23-10-2023
Guest Speaker: Ted Gerry
Ted Gerry comes to share on the gifts of the Holy Spirit and their relevance in today's world.  Join us in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center, Lockport, IL, Sundays at 10am! Find more at encounterthrive.com or Like us at www.facebook.com/encounterthrive.
The Book of James: Walking in Humility
16-10-2023
The Book of James: Walking in Humility
Pastor Brian Bougher continues our series on James. Today, we're in James 2. We are talking about avoiding favoritism and walking in humility.  Join us for service next Sunday at 10am, at the Dellwood Park Community Center in Lockport, IL. Mark your calendars for some special events! Find more at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Instructions for Living
09-10-2023
The Book of James: Instructions for Living
We continue our series on the Book of James, picking up in James 1:19, with instructions for living.  We hope to see you at church! We meet at the Dellwood Park Community Center Sundays at 10am. Connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
The Book of James: Joy in the Trials
01-10-2023
The Book of James: Joy in the Trials
Pastor Brian Bougher shares our first message in from the Book of James. We start in James 1, as the younger brother of Jesus shares the wisdom he learned as the brother of the Messiah, as a pastor, and surviving times of persecution.  Join us in person next Sunday! We'd love to see you at the Dellwood Park Community Center, 1811 S Lawrence Ave , Lockport, IL, Sundays at 10am.  Connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
Called College’s Dr. Rich Pruitt
24-09-2023
Called College’s Dr. Rich Pruitt
Dr. Pruitt is the Director of the Illinois District's Called College, an accredited college program for young men and women called to ministry.  In today's message, Dr. Pruitt challenges us to let go of the burdens and chains that we let get in our way.  Join us in person next Sunday. Find more info at encounterthrive.com.  Interested in more about Called College? Click on calledcollege.org
Thrive Fest: 7 Years of Slaying Giants
11-09-2023
Thrive Fest: 7 Years of Slaying Giants
Pastor Brian Bougher teaches on the faith it took to take on Goliath, and how Thrive has been slaying giants for 7 years!  Join us in person next week at the Dellwood Park Community Center at 10am. Connect with us at encounterthrive.com.
Ephesians - War
28-08-2023
Ephesians - War
Pastor Brian and his wife Pastor Angela share on Ephesians, the family, and the war we are in against the Spirit of the Age. It's a war Jesus won, but isn't over until He returns.  NOTE: Due to the Labor Day Holiday weekend, Thrive will not meet on September 3. We will return with our 7th Anniversary Celebration on September 10th! Join us for Thrive Fest!  Details: https://encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/133874753
Ephesians - Unity
21-08-2023
Ephesians - Unity
Pastor Brian speaks to the church on the importance of UNITY within the Body, as our series in Ephesians continues.  Mark your calendars and make plans to join us at Thrive Fest, as we celebrate our 7th Anniversary! For more, click on https://encounterthrive.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/133874753
Ephesians - God is More
14-08-2023
Ephesians - God is More
Pastor Brian continues our series in the book of Ephesians. Our main verse is Ephesians 3:20, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us" Mark your calendars for our 7th Anniversary on September 10th. We look forward to seeing new and old friends at the Dellwood Park Community Center on the 10th at 10am! More at encounterthrive.com.
Ephesians - The Cornerstone
07-08-2023
Ephesians - The Cornerstone
This week's message is about making Jesus the Cornerstone of our lives. Is your life built on sand or a firm foundation?    Join us in person next week at the Dellwood Park Community Center. Find more details at encounterthrive.com.
Ephesians Chapter 2
31-07-2023
Ephesians Chapter 2
Pastor Brian continues our dive into the Book of Ephesians. Pastor Brian talks about getting stronger in the Word and growing in faith.  Join us in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center next Sunday at 10am. Find more at encounterthrive.com.
Ephesians Chapter 1
24-07-2023
Ephesians Chapter 1
Pastor Brian returns from he and his wife's trip with CUFI, Christians United for Israel, to Washington, D.C.. This week we dive into a new series on the book of Ephesians.    Join us in person for this powerful series. We currently meet in the Dellwood Park Community Center in Lockport, IL, Sundays at 10am. Find more at www.encounterthrive.com
Surrender - Cassidy Novak with Clif Novak
16-07-2023
Surrender - Cassidy Novak with Clif Novak
Cassidy Novak speaks today on Surrender. She encourages us to surrender to God the one thing that's keeping us from freedom in Him. Cassidy is the author of "I Can I Have I Will," and is joined by husband Clif toward the end of today's message.  Join us in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center next Sunday at 10am.
It Gets Better Tho - Finale
09-07-2023
It Gets Better Tho - Finale
Pastor Brian wraps up our sermon series entitled, "It Gets Better Tho." In this week's message, we are reminded that following Jesus doesn't prevent struggles all the time, but it prepares us to go through them.  Join us in person next week at the Dellwood Park Community Center, Lockport, IL. For more, visit online at encounterthrive.com
It Gets Better Tho - Wayne Northup
02-07-2023
It Gets Better Tho - Wayne Northup
Pastor Wayne Northup, who planted Saints Community Church in New Orleans, joins us today to speak on planting seeds and to encourage the Thrive Family.  Join us next week in person at the Dellwood Park Community Center at 10am. Connect on social media at @encounterthrive.