A church for people who feel church isn’t for them.
Sunday: 9:30AM, 11:00AM
801 Beirne Ave, Huntsville (5-Points)
You Belong Here
We don’t care what you wear, how many piercings or tattoos you have, what candidate you voted for or even if you know anything about the Bible. We are a church filled with people just like you with every kind of story imaginable.
It’s dark, it’s loud, and it smells a lot like coffee. We love Jesus.
We love the Bible, and we love our church.
We’re having a ton of fun, but we aren’t just playing around.
We love what we get to do here.
We think you’ll love it too.
Upcoming events
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Difference Maker Orientation
Sunday, January 25th
Interested in learning more about serving at Essential Church? Sign up for our bi-weekly orientation. This is a chance for you to meet with our staff and have your questions answered. We'd love to help you use your gifts for God here at Essential!
12:00 to 12:30 on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month (excluding on Big Days, like Fall Fest). Meet at the coffee bar after service! -
Next Steps
February 1st
Are you tired of sitting on the sidelines and just doing church? Are you ready to learn more, grow more, serve more? Then Next Steps class is here for you!
Next Steps is not some boring tutorial, but an exciting overview of how you can join the Essential Church Community! You will hear what we are about, how you can connect, and where you can plug in.
The class will be in the sanctuary immediately following second service. Lunch and childcare are provided, but registration is required for adults (for the Next Steps class) and for children 6 weeks to 5th grade (for childcare).
Registration closes on Thursday, January 29th at midnight. -
Women's Ministry Retreat
February 20th and 21st
Step away from the noise and into a sacred space designed just for you. This retreat is a time to rest, reflect, and reconnect—with God, with others, and with your own heart. Through powerful teaching, heartfelt worship and meaningful conversations, we’ll explore what it means to be deeply rooted in faith and renewed in purpose.
Come as you are—and leave transformed.
Huntsville
Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801
Summer Service Times
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am
Last week’s Teaching:
What’s Your Problem?
In the opening message of our new series through the book of James, we begin by facing the reality that trials are unavoidable. James 1 teaches us that problems are not random interruptions to our faith but purposeful tools God uses to grow us, mature us, and draw us back to Himself.
This sermon unpacks why James is relentlessly practical, why it speaks powerfully to skeptics, new believers, and seasoned Christians alike, and how our response to trials determines whether they strengthen us or weaken us. We explore how God produces steadfastness through difficulty, why growth and comfort cannot coexist, and how God often removes what doesn’t belong in us through pressure.
You’ll also hear five clear actions James gives believers when facing problems, including asking God for wisdom, trusting Him without divided loyalty, aligning actions with prayers, and choosing obedience even when emotions are out of control.
Finally, the message points us to our greatest problem and our greatest hope: separation from God, and the way Jesus entered our suffering to redeem us. Whether you’re facing a personal trial or carrying a hidden burden, this message invites you to see your problem through the lens of God’s goodness and eternal purpose.
Primary text: James 1:1–12