<description>We're beginning our Christmas series, The Thrill of Hope, by looking at what happens when a weary world encounters a God who restores hope. If you've ever felt tired, discouraged, or stuck in a season that hasn't changed, this message is for you. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God meets us in our waiting, strengthens us in our weariness, and fills us with a hope that doesn't just comfort us-it abounds and outflanks the very things trying to defeat us. Today, Jesus invites every weary heart to come to Him and find rest, renewal, and the thrill of real, supernatural hope.

At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement, it is how we want to live. We want to boldly share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us, as Christ loved us first.

Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!</description>

A message from our Lead Pastor, Pastor Brent Garrard

We're beginning our Christmas series, The Thrill of Hope, by looking at what happens when a weary world encounters a God who restores hope. If you've ever felt tired, discouraged, or stuck in a season that hasn't changed, this message is for you. Through the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, we see that God meets us in our waiting, strengthens us in our weariness, and fills us with a hope that doesn't just comfort us-it abounds and outflanks the very things trying to defeat us. Today, Jesus invites every weary heart to come to Him and find rest, renewal, and the thrill of real, supernatural hope.

At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement, it is how we want to live. We want to boldly share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us, as Christ loved us first.

Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!

The Thrill of Hope - Hope for the Weary | 12/7/25

<description>We all want a life that feels full--but Jesus defines abundance in a wav that flips our assumptions upside down. In Abundant: The Life We All Want, we discover that true fullness isn't found in possessions, comfort, or control. but in a Person. The abundant life Jesus offers isn't about getting more, it's about belonging more- belonging to Him. Through His words in John 10:10, we'l see that real abundance is peace that can't be stolen, joy that can't be shaken, and life that begins now and lasts forever.
At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement. it is how we want to live. We want to boldlv share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us as Christ loved us first.
Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!</description>

We all want a life that feels full--but Jesus defines abundance in a wav that flips our assumptions upside down. In Abundant: The Life We All Want, we discover that true fullness isn't found in possessions, comfort, or control. but in a Person. The abundant life Jesus offers isn't about getting more, it's about belonging more- belonging to Him. Through His words in John 10:10, we'l see that real abundance is peace that can't be stolen, joy that can't be shaken, and life that begins now and lasts forever.
At In Focus Church, love God, love people and reach the world with God's love is more than a mission statement. it is how we want to live. We want to boldlv share the love of Jesus with others. We hope you will want to be a part of what God is doing in and through IFC as we continue to be a church that displays the gospel through how we love one another and the world around us as Christ loved us first.
Along with a powerful time in the Word of God, we will also be able to worship God wholeheartedly as He deserves. Whether you join us in person or online, we look forward to worshiping with you! And if you are coming on Sunday, bring someone with you! God is about to do some more miracles!

Abundance Through Contentment & Generosity | 11/30/25

Abundance of Abiding | 11/23/25

An Abundance of Words or Word? | 11/16/25

Abundant: The Life We All Want | The Way of the Cross | 11/9/25

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