Posts from 2026

FAN THE FLAME: A Week We’ll Never Forget

What an incredible week! This summer marked the relaunch of our Foursquare Central District Black Hills Summer Camps, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all God did. Churches from across our district came together at Cedar Canyon for a week of worship, friendships, laughter, adventure, and—most importantly—life-changing encounters with Jesus. Our theme, Fan the Flame (2 Timothy 1:6), challenged students to receive the gift God has given them, fan that gift into flame, and go into the world empowered by Holy…

Transformed By Love, Tiffany Mares — GOING DEEPER

Isaiah 61:1-11 QUICK LINKS: TRANSFORMED BY LOVE: A JOURNEY THROUGH ISAIAH 61 FROM ASHES TO BEAUTY The Spirit’s Anointing: Empowering Our Mission Isaiah begins by proclaiming the presence of the Lord’s Spirit, which empowers us to bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom for the captives. This remains our mission today as we reflect on how God equips us with His Spirit to transform lives. In every encounter within our communities, we are called…

RUNAWAY, Part 3: “The One Who Loves Them Both” — GOING DEEPER

Luke 15:20-24 QUICK LINKS: GOD’S LOVE MOVES TOWARD US The Reality of Tension in Love Many of us find ourselves caught between two loved ones who are in entirely different places in life. Whether it’s a child making poor choices or a friend who feels unappreciated while striving to do everything right, this tension can feel heavier than we expect. We often grapple with feelings of helplessness, wishing we could redirect their paths. This struggle teaches us that love, in…

RUNAWAY, Part 2: “The Brother Who Stays” — GOING DEEPER

THE BROTHER WHO STAYS | Luke 15:25–31; Ephesians 2:8-9 QUICK LINKS: UNCOVERING THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF THE FATHER The Exhaustion of Striving We often find ourselves caught in a relentless cycle of trying to earn God’s love through our actions. Like the older brother, we work hard, stay faithful, and fulfill our obligations, all in the hopes of validation. But the truth is, this striving can be exhausting and damaging. It stems from a fear that tells us we must…

RUNAWAY, Part 1: “The Son Who Runs” — GOING DEEPER

THE Son WHO RUNS | Luke 15:11-24 QUICK LINKS: RUN BACK TO LOVE THE ACT OF RUNNING AWAY Many of us know the feeling of wanting to escape—whether from relationships, responsibilities, or even God Himself. The younger son in Jesus’ parable represents that longing for distance, venturing to a distant country in search of freedom. But as we know from personal experience, what seems like freedom often leads to isolation. Distance doesn’t heal; it burdens. This story invites us to…

Introducing GOING DEEPER Sunday Sermon Content

Don’t Let Sunday Be the Finish Line At Destiny, we believe that what God starts on a Sunday doesn’t have to end when the service does. In fact, some of the most meaningful moments—the ones that truly shape our lives—happen after we leave the room. That’s why we’re introducing something new. A Resource to Help You Go Deeper Each week, alongside the message preached on Sunday, we’ll be providing a simple, intentional resource designed to help you carry that message into your…

28th Birthday: Built Different

28th Birthday: Built Different 🎉 For 28 years, God has been writing a beautiful story through the people of Destiny. Lives changed.Families restored.Students finding purpose.Neighbors becoming family.And a whole lot of laughter, prayer, worship, and grace along the way. This weekend we’re celebrating everything God has done—and everything He’s still doing. And yes… we’re celebrating like a birthday party. There will be donuts, grapes, cheese, party hats, and plenty of joy as we thank God for the last 28 years and look…