Series Description:
"At the Movies Special Edition" shows snippets from popular public funded show - The Chosen. Pastor Sean creates a message based on themes from the show. It's one of our most popular and fun series as God speaks to you through each film. Due to the content of this series this message will not be available to view online after it is live on Sunday mornings.

Message Description:
If you’ve ever struggled with:
- The need to control everything
- Constant anxiety
- Pleasing everyone around you
- Feeling like you need to earn God’s love by doing more
…then this message is for you.

We’re unpacking Luke 10:38-42, the story of Mary and Martha, and learning how to find The Rhythms of a Healthy Soul in a world that won’t slow down. You'll walk away with 4 practical truths that can reset your soul and refresh your relationship with God.
✔️ Learn how to stop confusing good things with God things
✔️ Discover why rest is not laziness—it’s worship
✔️ Find freedom from burnout and bitterness
✔️ Realign your “why” and reclaim your purpose

Don't miss it—your soul needs this.

This is an instance of DOING GOOD THINGS in EXCHANGE for GOD THINGS!

A.W. Tozer “He waits to be wanted”

TALK IT OVER

1. When Trials Distract Your Soul
Martha was under pressure, doing good things, but missing the best thing.
What “good” things in your life tend to distract you from spending time with Jesus?

2. God or Good?
The message said, “Good things can keep you from God things.”
Have you ever mistaken busyness for closeness with God? What’s the difference between doing for God and being with God?

3. Soul Check-In
Jesus told Martha, “You are worried and upset about many things.”
What are you anxious about right now that might be affecting your walk with God? How’s your soul, really?

4. Jesus Is Waiting to Be Wanted.
A.W. Tozer said, “He waits to be wanted.”
In the middle of your struggles, do you feel like you’re actively welcoming Jesus into your pain—or unknowingly keeping Him at a distance?

5. People Pleasing & Performance Pressure
The message challenged the lie that our worth comes from doing enough or pleasing others.
Where do you feel pressure to prove yourself—in your faith, relationships, or daily life? How can we start breaking free from that?

6. Work Without Worship
“Work without worship makes you weary.”
What are warning signs in your life that your soul is tired or running on empty? What rhythms of rest or worship are missing?

7. Sit Before You Serve
Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet before doing anything.
What does it practically look like for you to “sit at Jesus’ feet” in this season? What’s holding you back from making that a daily rhythm?

8. Burnout Isn’t a Badge
The message said running on empty and being a workaholic is not a badge of honor.
Have you ever worn burnout like a badge? What fears or lies might be driving your over-commitment or lack of rest?

9. Losing Your Why
“When you lose your why, you lose your way.”
Have you ever lost sight of WHY you serve Jesus or follow Him? What helps you bring your "why" back into focus?

10. A Personal Invitation
Jesus didn’t rebuke Martha harshly—He invited her back into relationship.
How does it feel knowing that Jesus lovingly corrects and invites you even when your soul is off rhythm?

11. Trading Busyness for Grace
Jesus said Mary chose “what is better.”
What’s one area this week where you can trade BUSYNESS for STILLNESS with Jesus? What needs to change practically?

12. Tired? Jesus Has a Seat for You
Matthew 11:28–29 (MSG) says, “Come to me. Get away with me… Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.”
What would it look like for you to accept Jesus’ invitation to rest, even in the midst of suffering? How can we pray for you to start walking in that rhythm?