Because He Lives

[vimeo video_id=”124933835″ width=”650″ height=”366″ title=”No” byline=”No” portrait=”No” autoplay=”No” loop=”No” color=”00adef”]   The pivotal truth about Easter is that Jesus rose from the dead, he was seen and he is alive! On Easter Sunday we closed our service with the song “Because He Lives.” This song encapsulates the significance of Easter and the chorus offers us…

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The Hohmanns: A search for connection

Billy and Trish have a story that is common to so many couples. When you begin a life together, you not only combine finances and habitats; faith becomes an important topic as well. When both parties are raised with different ideas about church, worship, music, and serving, it can leave them with more questions than…

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"Follow" Series with Andy Stanley

The Christian life may look or feel like a game of “Jesus Says”: Jesus says pray. Jesus says give. Jesus says go to church. But Jesus’ invitation to his first-century audience was to relationship. And it began with a simple request — follow me! In this 8-part series, Andy Stanley takes us on a journey through the Gospels as…

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Easter With Us

Holidays seem to have a way of bringing people together. We all have a deep desire to experience life with other people. We invite you, your friends, and your family to share Easter with us at Access Church. We’re kicking off our Easter services with a little Swedish House Mafia and maybe even some U2.…

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It Matters! Sign Up to Serve!

Sunday we celebrated our amazing volunteers and all they do to create irresistible environments at Access Church. For the past several weeks, our staff has been praying that 50 new volunteers would join one of our Strategic Service Teams so we can be prepared for a great back-to-school season in August. This past Sunday, 78…

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Volunteer Celebration

The NCAA basketball games are in full swing. Occasionally we watch a player sustain an injury and subsequently leave the court. There is an immediate consequence for the team. Their flow is interrupted and other teammates are required to compensate. We all know that the team works better when all of the members are able…

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Welcome Aaron Ellinger, Group Life Director

Aaron Ellinger is someone you’ll see often around Access Church. The native Midwesterner made Jacksonville his home five years ago when a job relocation helped him claim sunny Florida as his home. Aaron is a single dad to three children, ages 17, 14, and 12. Aaron admits that his children played a large part in finding a…

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MarriedLife

Does your calendar reflect scheduled date nights with your spouse? In the chaos of life, connecting with your husband or wife can easily take a backseat. Sometimes we assume that being in close proximity constitutes connection. This is not entirely true. Connection requires intentionally pulling away from distractions and focusing on your spouse. MarriedLife is the perfect opportunity…

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Thank you, Doug & Janie!

Doug and Janie Hurley have been an integral part of Access Church since 2009 and part of our staff since 2010. Doug’s contributions have been invaluable, and his influence has extended far beyond his roles as Waumba Land Director and later, Group Life Director. Doug and Janie have felt led to pursue full-time ministry. While at Access,…

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IF: Jacksonville

One of the most difficult things to overcome is distraction. We live in a culture that is constantly vying for our attention. Friends and family, our job, our house, TV, and social media are waving flags demanding that we pay attention to them. In the midst of this war for our hearts, we often miss…

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