Progressive Community Church

When life feels loud, God's invitation is simple:
"Be still."

Not because the challenges aren't real, but because He is greater than every challenge we face.
Today, let's pause and place every burden into His hands.

Pray with us:
Heavenly Father, thank You for being our refuge and strength. When the world around us feels chaotic, remind us that You remain faithful and unshaken. Teach us to be still, to trust Your heart, and to rest in Your presence. Fill us with Your peace and help us walk by faith today.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1 (NIV)

How can our Prayer Ministry pray for you this week?
🙏🏾 Submit your confidential prayer request through the link below. We'd be honored to pray with you.
https://progressivecc.org/im-new/prayer-request/


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

When was the last time you sat in complete silence?

No phone.
No TV.
No notifications.
No distractions.

We've become so comfortable with constant noise that we've forgotten the blessing of being still. Sometimes the problem isn't that God has stopped speaking. Sometimes we're too distracted to hear Him.

Silence has a way of revealing what's really happening in our hearts. It exposes our fears, our worries, our exhaustion, and our deep need for God. But it's also in those quiet moments that we can hear His voice most clearly. What if God is waiting for your attention instead of your activity?
"Be still, and know that I am God."
Psalm 46:10

💬 Reflection:
What distraction do you need to set aside this week so you can spend more intentional time with God?

🎥 Watch the full sermon through the link in our bio.



⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

The world is constantly demanding our attention. News, deadlines, uncertainty, and distractions can easily pull our focus away from the One who never changes.

When everything around us feels unstable, remember this: God is not shaken by what shakes us.
He is our refuge, our strength, and our steady foundation. This week, choose faith over fear, peace over panic, and trust over worry. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is stop striving and remember who God is.

"Be still, and know that I am God..."
📖 Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

💬 What helps you find peace when life feels overwhelming?


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

Faith isn't proven by what we say. It's revealed by how we live.
Anyone can talk about faith when life is easy. But true faith is demonstrated through obedience, trust, and action, especially when the path isn't clear. When we walk by faith, our lives become a testimony that points others to Christ. People may not always hear what we say, but they will notice how we live.

Walk By Faith - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
Guest Speaker: Pastor Quonzeles Byrd

💬 What is one step of faith God is calling you to take this week?
🎥 Watch the full sermon through the link in our bio.


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

When we look back over our lives, we realize that some of God's greatest blessings came after seasons that required us to trust Him.

Every step of faith strengthened us. Every challenge drew us closer to Him. Every answered prayer reminded us that God was faithful all along. Faith isn't just about believing God for what's ahead. It's about thanking Him for every moment He's already carried us through.

Today, take a moment to reflect on God's goodness. The same God who has been faithful in the past will continue to lead you into the future.

"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
📖 2 Corinthians 5:7

💬 What is one way God has been faithful to you this year? We'd love to hear your testimony.


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

Walking by faith doesn't mean we'll always know where God is leading. It means we trust the One who is leading us.

If you're facing uncertainty today, know that you're not walking alone. God is faithful, and He gives us the courage to take each step by faith.

Let's pray together.
Heavenly Father, strengthen our faith when fear tries to distract us. Help us keep our eyes fixed on You instead of our circumstances. Give us the courage to trust Your plan, even when we can't see the outcome. Thank You for Your presence, Your promises, and Your unfailing love.
In Jesus' name, Amen.

📖 "For we walk by faith, not by sight."
2 Corinthians 5:7

How can our Prayer Ministry pray for you this week?
🙏🏾 Submit your prayer request using the online form on our website:
https://progressivecc.org/im-new/prayer-request/


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

Fear tells us to focus on what's temporary. Faith reminds us to focus on what's eternal.
With everything you're facing today, remember that this world is not your final home. God has prepared something greater for those who trust Him, and that hope gives us the courage to keep moving forward.

When our eyes are fixed on eternity, fear loses its voice and faith finds its strength.

Walk By Faith - 2 Corinthians 5:1-10
🙌🏾 Guest Speaker: Pastor Quonzeles Byrd

💬 What helps you choose faith over fear when life feels uncertain?
🎥 Watch the full sermon through the link in our bio.


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌🏾 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org

It's easy to become distracted by what's happening around us. Uncertainty, setbacks, and fear all compete for our attention.

But faith grows when our focus stays on God instead of our circumstances.
Walking by faith doesn't mean having all the answers. It means trusting the One who does.
When your eyes stay fixed on Christ, fear loses its grip, courage begins to rise, and every step becomes an opportunity to trust Him more.

This week, don't let your circumstances determine your direction. Let your faith lead the way.
"For we walk by faith, not by sight."
📖 2 Corinthians 5:7

What helps you stay focused on God when life feels uncertain?


⛪ Progressive Community Church
📍 Stockton, CA
🕥 Sundays at 10:30 AM
🙌 Pastor Glenn R. Shields
🌐 progressivecc.org