by Church @ 434 | Mar 8, 2026 | The Valley
Today we take one more excursion into The Valley. On this trip we visit Cluster Valley, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the scenic wilderness! This enchanting valley is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, where rolling hills meet lush vineyards. Picture yourself surrounded by sprawling grape orchards, bursting with juicy clusters that beckon you to taste the sweetness of the land. This is one of the most exciting valleys that we have visited, so in some ways, it is the perfect one to wrap up this series with. So get ready – the adventure awaits, get ready to experience Cluster Valley.
by Church @ 434 | Mar 1, 2026 | The Valley
Welcome to Decision Valley. How does that sound to you? Decision, decisions, decisions…While it might sound intimidating, this valley is not a place of fear; rather, it offers us a unique opportunity to take personal inventory, to realign our lives, and to make decisions that invite God’s blessings. In this excursion, we will explore how Decision Valley can transform our lives when we approach it with the right mindset. Also, notice that we are visiting the valley mentioned in the Old Testament book of Joel. That means we are taking prophecy and applying it to our lives right now, that can always be fun. If you are a fan of the singer Billy Joel, you will notice that each of the points are actually song titles of hits by Billy Joel. Pastor Jeff always teases that Billy Joel is prophetic, today we get the chance to see how much. Get ready to step into the passage.
by Church @ 434 | Feb 8, 2026 | The Valley
A brand new series begins today. It is called The Valley. Many of you have taken seriously the call of Jesus to become a grinder. The next step in the journey is to step into the valleys. Our first stop is Shadow Valley. So here at the Church @ 434 we want to officially say -Welcome to Shadow Valley: Adventure Awaits!
Are you tired of the same old boring vacations?
Looking for a getaway that really *shadows* the competition?
Look no further than Shadow Valley—where the only thing darker than the landscape is your sense of humor! Get ready, your trip to Shadow Valley will begin momentarily.
by Church @ 434 | Feb 1, 2026 | The Grind and the Glory
When we take up our cross daily, love God fully, and love others faithfully, God weaves our struggles into stories that bring Him glory and bring us blessing. Today, we wrap up our challenging series “The Grind and the Glory” with a study that is appropriately named – Struggles to Stories. We have not sugar coated the truth, the Bible certainly doesn’t, but the reality is that if you are a follower of Jesus – He has called you to the grind. The only decision left is whether you are willing to answer that call and follow Him or not. Get ready, the race is on!
by Church @ 434 | Jan 30, 2026 | Bridge to Truth, The Grind and the Glory, The Grind Down
Have you ever felt that your season of hard work—a difficult job, a challenging relationship, or a personal struggle—was a complete waste of time? This message challenges that perspective by revealing “The Grinder Code” from Proverbs 16:3. Discover how the daily, unseen, and often lonely work of faith is never wasted when it’s committed to God. Drawing a powerful parallel to the Israelites crossing the Jordan, you’ll learn that your obedience today might be setting a miracle in motion 16 miles upstream, far beyond what you can see. Learn to reframe your “lost weekends” and unseen efforts not as wasted time, but as a sacred investment that God is preparing to establish and glorify. Your faithfulness in the small moments is creating a legacy and positioning you for a breakthrough you can’t even imagine yet.
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by Church @ 434 | Jan 25, 2026 | The Grind and the Glory
We are called to grind. As we do we find that most of what we do goes unnoticed and even unappreciated. We grind because it is the call of Jesus. Today, we are reminded that what feels lost to the world may be sacred to God. Every big God-sized future is built on small, faithful decisions no one celebrates.
