June 15, 2025 1 Corinthians 12:12-28; Ephesians 2:10 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Look for ways to serve in your church, community, or family that align with your natural gifts. Start noticing where God is already working in your life. Keep a journal of how small, faithful actions make a difference. Release the pressure of needing all the answers now. Take the next right step and trust that God is guiding you. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

June 08, 2025 Genesis 1:26-27; Romans 8:1-2; Ephesians 2:10 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Shift from striving for acceptance to living in God’s grace. Meditate on Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Remind someone this week of their strengths and gifts. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

June 01, 2025 Ecclesiastes 1:1-2; 12:13; Matthew 20:26-28 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Read Ecclesiastes this week. Reflect on where you find your worth: is your sense of self-worth driven by what you DO or what God has DONE? Identify one area in your life where you can shift from striving for success to serving with faithfulness. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

May 25, 2025 Mark 7:31-37, Matthew 8:1-4, ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭3‬:‭27‬-‭29, ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬-‭14 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Pray Psalm 139:23-24 each day this week. Invite someone to have a meal with you. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

May 18, 2025 Romans 8:38-39 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Meditate on Romans 8:38-39 this week. "And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord." Read and discuss 1 John 4 with someone this week. Make someone feel loved. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

May 11, 2025 Matthew 6:19-33 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Identify any fears or insecurities that you need to give over to God. Step out in faith and show generosity this week. Reflect on a relationship in your life that brings out your insecurities; commit to surrendering control of that relationship to God. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

May 04, 2025 John 16:32-33 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Pray Psalm 139:23-24 this week: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life." Identify the root of your fear and turn it over to God this week. Memorize 2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-control.” Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

April 27, 2025 Psalm 139:23-24 What if the struggles we face, the habits we can’t break, and the emotions that keep surfacing aren’t the real issue—but symptoms of something deeper? In this honest and revealing series, The Thing Beneath the Thing, we’ll peel back the layers of our reactions, wounds, and defenses to uncover the deeper truth of what’s driving us. This series is rooted in the 7 primal questions—the deep, soul-level questions every human heart is asking: Am I safe? Am I secure? Am I loved? Am I wanted? Am I successful? Am I good enough? Do I have purpose? These questions shape how we see ourselves, relate to others, and even how we relate to God. Each week, we’ll explore one of these core questions and invite Jesus to speak to the thing beneath the thing—to bring healing where we’ve been hurt, truth where we’ve believed lies, and freedom where we’ve been stuck. It’s time to stop managing symptoms and let God transform the source. Next Steps: Ask yourself this week why you do what you do. Don’t sweep it under the rug; ask God to give you courage to face it. Find out your primal question. Pray Psalm 139:23-24 this week: "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life." Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

Easter Sunday – "Now and Ahead" April 20, 2025 Acts 2:23–41, 1 Peter 1:3 On that first Easter morning, everything changed—not just for the world, but for individuals like Peter, who had experienced some of the darkest days of his life. In this message, we explore how the resurrection of Jesus redefined Peter’s story and offers the same transformative power to us today. Through the lens of Acts 2 and 1 Peter 1:3, we’ll see how hope isn’t just a distant dream—it’s a living reality. When everything feels broken, the resurrection reminds us that our best days are not behind us. They’re now and ahead. Next Steps: Remember your best days are now and ahead. Give hope to someone feeling hopeless. Meditate on 1 Peter 1:3—"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

April 13, 2025 Acts 14 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 14. Next Steps: Encourage someone in their faith. Share a Scripture, pray with them, or simply let them know you’re walking alongside them. Together, we can strengthen one another as we follow Christ. Ask someone to pray for you. Stop complaining, and be thankful instead. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

April 6, 2025 Acts 13 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 13. Next Steps: Find a place to serve others with others. As you live life in community with and serve alongside other followers of Jesus, ask God to help you better understand your calling. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

March 30, 2025 Acts 12 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 12. Next Steps: Stay steadfast when going through hard times. Encourage and help someone going through a hard time. Think of ways you can deepen your prayer life Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

March 23, 2025 Acts 11 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 11. Next Steps: Ask God to help you know what changes you need to embrace in your life. Identify areas where God is moving and you have been resisting. Think of someone you know that you would like to invite to join you for church. Commit to praying for them for the next month. Look for opportunities to serve them, have spiritual conversations with them, and share your story with them. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

March 16, 2025 Acts 10 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 10. Next Steps: Identify any prejudices you have in your life. Take time to learn about a perspective other than your own—through conversation or reading—on an issue you care about. Sit down for a meal with someone outside your inner circle. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

March 9, 2025 Acts 9:32-43 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 9:32-43. Next Steps: Identify your talents by talking to loved ones or self-reflection. Use your actions this week to bless others. Show them before telling them. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

March 2, 2025 Acts 9:1-19 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 9:1-19. Next Steps: Share with someone the change that Jesus brought in your life. Think about someone who is new in their faith who you can encourage. Who is God asking you to be an Ananias to? Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

February 23, 2025 Acts 8:4-40 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 8:4-40. Next Steps: Be open to the Spirit’s leading. Look for openings to share the gospel. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

February 16, 2025 Acts 7:1-8:1 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 7:1-8:1. Next Steps: Live a life that Jesus would stand up for. Study Stephen’s sermon; look for what God reveals about Himself. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

February 09, 2025 Acts 6:1-7 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 6:1-7. Next Steps: Avoid the temptation to just show up to church. Find a place to serve. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info

February 02, 2025 Acts 4:32-5:11 This year, our church is prioritizing learning from the example of the early church. We aim to adopt the rhythms and practices they embodied, such as prayer, community, and generosity. Join us as we explore the dynamic faith, courageous witness, and profound unity of the early church—and discover how their example can inspire our own journey of faith. This week, we will be focusing on Acts 4:32-5:11. Next Steps: Pick one kingdom habit you would like to develop in your life: engaging the Bible, eating with other Christians, praying together, sharing your resources, or finding a place to serve. Ask someone to join you in this practice. Look for opportunities to talk about how Jesus has changed your life. Castle Hills Christian Church 6209 West Ave San Antonio, Texas 78213 info@chccsa.com chccsa.com chccsa.info