Active Discipleship Series

Sabbath Means Delight

"Are you constantly feeling burned out and stressed?" Discover how taking a day of rest can transform your life, just as God rested after creating the world. Learn how to step back from your endless to-do list and reconnect with what truly matters. The Derek Fitting shares insights on finding joy and peace by intentionally pausing and trusting that your work will still be there tomorrow. This isn't about adding another task, but about giving yourself permission to breathe and find meaning beyond your daily grind.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, July 6, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Sabbath Means Stop

Feeling like life is one endless sprint with no finish line? In the first message of our Sabbath series, Pastor Steven Van Denend challenges everything you think you know about rest. This isn't another guilt trip about slowing down, but a radical invitation to reimagine how you live, work, and breathe. Drawing from biblical wisdom and modern burnout, Steven unpacks why stopping isn't just a luxury, but a critical practice for surviving - and thriving - in a world that's always on. Whether you're a skeptic or someone desperate for a different way, this message offers a fresh perspective on finding rhythm, purpose, and peace.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Prayer | Being With God

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions in life, constantly busy but never truly connected? In this sermon, Pastor Steven Van Denend breaks down what it really means to connect with God beyond just saying prayers or checking a spiritual box. He explores the idea of being present with God - not as a complicated religious ritual, but as a simple, transformative practice that can bring real peace and clarity to your life. Using relatable stories and practical insights, Steven shows how taking time to just "be" with God can help you navigate stress, find inner calm, and experience personal growth in a world that's always pushing you to do more. Whether you're spiritual, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this message offers a fresh perspective on finding meaning and rest in the midst of life's chaos.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Prayer | Listening To God

Are you struggling to hear God's voice? In this sermon, Pastor Neil Schori explores the importance of listening to God, not just talking to Him. He shares personal stories and biblical insights to help you understand how God speaks through Scripture, circumstances, and the desires He places on your heart. If you want to deepen your relationship with God and learn to discern His voice, this message is for you. Take some time to sit back, listen, and discover how God is trying to communicate with you.

This message was recorded on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Prayer | Talking With God

Do you ever struggle to know how to pray? Do you find prayer boring or feel like God isn't listening? In this message, Pastor Steven shares a fresh perspective on prayer that can breathe new life into your conversations with God. He explains the different ways we can talk with God - through gratitude, lament, and asking for our needs and the needs of others. You'll learn how to approach God as a loving Father who is eager to respond to your prayers. Whether you're new to faith or have been praying for years, this message can help you deepen your relationship with God.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.

Prayer | Talking To God

Are you struggling to develop a consistent prayer life? In this sermon, Pastor Neil Schori gets real about the challenges of prayer that we all face. He shares his own story of becoming a Christian and how it impacted his family. Schori explains the key elements of the Lord's Prayer and how understanding God's character can transform your approach to prayer. If you've ever felt bored, distracted or uncertain about how to pray, this down-to-earth talk offers practical wisdom to deepen your communication with God. Take a listen and discover how prayer can become a meaningful part of your daily life.

This message was broadcast on Sunday, January 5, 2025. The Edge Church is located in Aurora, Illinois. For more information about our community, please visit http://www.edgeaurora.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for additional content and connections.