Marriage was never meant to carry the weight of unsurrendered expectations. In “A Funeral For Your Expectations,” Pastor Greg & Saryta Colbert continue the Relationship Audit Series with a powerful message focused on marriage, relationships, forgiveness, and the expectations we place on the people we love. Through scripture and honest conversation, this message challenges us to examine the expectations, preferences, and assumptions that can quietly create frustration, disappointment, and division in marriage when they are not surrendered to God. “My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him.” — Psalm 62:5 NKJV In this message: • Why expectations aren’t bad • Why every expectation needs to be examined • Unsanctified expectations & preferences • The danger of expensive forgiveness • How unhealthy expectations impact marriage • What it means to lower, sober, and reorder • Why surrender produces healthier relationships Key Scriptures: Psalm 62:5 Proverbs 10:28 Romans 8:1-4 1 Corinthians 7:12-13 1 Peter 3:1-2 John 12:24 If this message impacted you, make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay connected with Thrive City Church. #RelationshipAudit #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #PastorGreg #PastorSaryta #ThriveCityAZ #Relationships #Faith #Forgiveness #ChurchOnline

Who Told You That? | Relationship Audit The quality of your life is heavily connected to the quality of your relationships. In this message, we take an honest, God-led look at relationships—especially marriage—and ask the question God asked in Genesis 3:11: “Who told you that?” Marriage was never designed to be driven by culture, comfort, comparison, or convenience. Biblical marriage is a covenant relationship that reflects Christ, reveals God’s character, and brings glory to Him in the earth. In this sermon, we unpack the true purpose of marriage and how God uses relationships to shape us, sanctify us, and align us with His purpose. In this message, you’ll learn: Why marriage is not primarily about you, but about glorifying God How a relationship audit can reveal health, patterns, fruit, and alignment Why marriage is designed to sanctify, not just satisfy The importance of honor, submission, and sacrificial love How marriage helps fulfill purpose Why companionship, pleasure, and partnership matter in God’s design Key Scriptures: Genesis 3:11 NIV Genesis 2:23–24 NKJV Matthew 6:33 ESV Ephesians 5:21 NLT Genesis 2:18 NKJV Whether you are married, single, dating, engaged, or healing from relational pain, this message will help you evaluate what you have believed, who you have been listening to, and how to align your relationships with God’s design. Subscribe for more messages from Thrive City Church and share this with someone who is ready to grow in healthier, God-honoring relationships. #WhoToldYouThat #MarriageGodsWay #ThriveCityChurch #ChristianRelationships #RelationshipAudit

You Got A Friend In Me 🤝 | Relationship Audit Series Not every relationship in your life carries the same weight—and knowing the difference can change everything. In this message, our Lead Pastors, Greg Colbert and Saryta Colbert, continue the Relationship Audit Series with a powerful conversation on friendship, connection, and the people surrounding your life. “The quality of your life is heavily dependent upon the quality of your relationships.” This message challenges us to honestly evaluate the relationships we carry and recognize the difference between: * Acquaintances * Associates * Assignment relationships * Allies 📖 “A man who has friends must himself be friendly, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” — Proverbs 18:24 ⸻ 🔍 In this message: * Why every relationship should not have the same level of access * The importance of healthy, God-centered friendships * How purpose and seasons affect relationships * What covenant-level friendships look like * Why healthier people attract healthier friendships ⸻ ❤️ Healthy Friendships Require: * Intentionality * Communication * Grace * Consistency * Forgiveness One of the most important questions asked in this message: “Am I becoming the kind of friend I keep asking God to send?” Because we attract healthier friendships when we become healthier friends. ⸻ 👍 Like the video 💬 Comment what stood out to you 📲 Share this with a friend 🔔 Subscribe for more messages from Thrive City Church Instagram: @thrivecityaz #RelationshipAudit #Friendship #YouGotAFriendInMe #Faith #ChristianRelationships #ThriveCity #Community #Purpose

Planks, Pride & Prescriptions | The Relationship Audit Series What if the biggest issue in your relationships… is you? In this message, we dive into one of the most dangerous and subtle issues we all face—pride. Through the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5 and the words of Jesus in Matthew 7, we uncover how pride blinds us, distorts our perspective, and keeps us from the healing God is trying to give us. Before you try to fix someone else… it’s time to take a look in the mirror. This is part of our Relationship Audit Series, where we take a honest, God-led look at the health, patterns, and direction of our relationships so we can grow into who God has called us to be. ⸻ Key Takeaways: * The quality of your life is heavily dependent on the quality of your relationships * Pride is a deadly infection that must be confronted * You can’t remove the speck in someone else’s eye while ignoring the plank in your own * True healing often comes through humility and obedience—even when it’s uncomfortable ⸻ Scripture References: * 2 Kings 5:9–14 * Matthew 7:3–5 * Matthew 22:37–38 * Luke 18:14 * Proverbs 16:5, 16:18, 8:13 * James 4:6 / 1 Peter 5:5 * Mark 7:21–23 * 1 John 2:16 ⸻ Relationship Audit Framework: * Awareness * Audit * Health * Fruit * Patterns * Direction * Alignment * Antidote ⸻ If this message impacted you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Share this with someone who needs it—this could be the conversation that changes everything. #RelationshipAudit #ThriveCityChurch #Faith #Pride #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianYouTube #Sermon #ChurchOnline #Jesus #Growth