Destination Church Spokane

08/27/2026

Up for a challenge? In a deeply divided world where hostility toward the 'other' is so often considered normal, is it possible for the church to represent something more beautiful? What does it mean to be the 'one new man' in Christ that Paul talks about in Ephesians 2? And, can 'I' be a part of this? We took time to unpack this one carefully in this week's Destination Church podcast.

Who were we before Christ, and who are we in Christ? Jesus brings us from being 'foreigners' regarding the promises of God into a place of full inclusion, reconciled to God and reconciling to one another. The Good News is even better than being in...

08/21/2026

"When I get up in the morning, the first thing I want is..." How would you answer that question... 'coffee,' 'peace and quiet,' 'my cellphone'? There's something we all need more than these 21st Century life 'essentials,' and God has provided it for us by His grace. What is it? Check out this week's Destination Church Podcast for the answer!

From spiritually dead to being made wonderfully, spiritually alive - this is what God does for us in Christ. Before Christ, every one of us was, as Paul puts it, a 'child of wrath' while also... greatly loved. The gracious plan of God brings us fr...

08/13/2026

What does it mean to live a Christ-centered life? Almost two thousand years ago, Paul was doing exactly this, and doing so from a prison cell. His encouragement to the churches in the region around Ephesus points us all to Jesus as he says to them, maybe surprisingly, "I've heard about... you!" Their own faith and their loving action inspired worship and prayer in his own heart, and that's just the beginning. Check out this week's Destination Church Podcast: Christ-Centered.

Christ-centered living is not just a religious 'catch phrase.' Paul encourages the Ephesian church even while he himself is in prison, writing to them that he's been hearing about their faith and loving action. As he encourages them, he does so wi...

08/05/2026

When fires burn and hearts are in upheaval, where do we place our hope? Homes and family inheritances can be reduced to ash - and many have been in Spokane in recent days. We're processing the Spokane fires right alongside our neighbors, and are grieving with those who grieve. In days like these we must be very careful what words we choose, and how we talk about God's sovereignty, and yet... if He is not sovereign today, then He is actually not sovereign at all. In this week's Destination Church Podcast, we bring the hope of Scripture (Ephesians 1:11-14) and the Gospel with us right into the smoke, ashes, and pain of real life. We hope this isn't just a 'band aid,' but real encouragement to hearts that need refreshing.

Can we really find hope in God's sovereignty? What about in seasons of extreme difficulty? Furthermore, is it right for us to think of ourselves as having a significant role in God's sovereign plan and purpose? When we understand sovereignty in a ...

08/02/2026

With the tragic fires in Spokane this weekend, if you need a place to find care, to pray or receive prayer, or just to worship and find some encouragement, Destination Church is planning to host our Sunday gathering in the morning. Please know you are welcome, and we’ll be taking time to pray for our city together. Much love to all our Spokane neighbors, some who are relieved, some who are fearful, and some who are grieving loss today.

07/28/2026

When God gives a 'big reveal,' He goes BIG! When it feels like life is a bit rough, it's so encouraging to freshly discover the grand plan of God to include us in His family and to reconcile all of creation under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Check out this week's Destination Church Podcast as Rich Ghrist continues our series in Ephesians.

As Paul begins to dive into his letter to the Ephesians, he leads immediately into a 'big reveal' of God's plans from before the beginning of creation. We discover that the blessings we can enjoy today flow from our adoption as sons and daughters,...

07/08/2026

It was a breezy, wind-chimey kind of morning on Sunday as Destination Church gathered with Jacob's Well Church to worship, feast, and learn from God's word together. Trevor Payne brought an encouraging and challenging word from Ephesians 4 on what it actually looks like to be an apostolic church today. It's not about hierarchy and Capital A 'Apostles' telling everyone what to do; it's about every member being equipped to fulfill God's purpose in the earth. In this week's Destination Church Podcast, you'll hear the wind (and the wind chimes blowing in the breeze) as Trevor casts a big vision for healthy, effective life together in Christ. Enjoy!

What does it mean to be an apostolic church today? What does that look like? There are seven key elements that every local church should seek to embrace fully if we want to build according to the pattern of the apostles of Jesus as they sought to ...

07/04/2026

This is tomorrow! We will not be meeting at Market Street on July 5th!