A church for people who feel church isn’t for them.

Sunday: 9:30AM, 11:00AM
801 Beirne Ave, Huntsville (5-Points)

 

Upcoming events

  • Sunday Funday

    August 23rd

    Come enjoy an afternoon of pure fun: water slide, foam party, food, ice cream, games, and giveaways. Bring your people and let’s make memories.

  • Next Steps

    August 30th

    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.

    Lunch and childcare are provided, but registration is required for adults (for the Next Steps class) and for children 6weeks to 5th grade (for childcare).
    Registration closes on Thursday, August 27th at midnight.

    Register here.

  • Wednesday Night Prayer

    Wednesday Night Prayer

    Every Wednesday

    Join us for a weekly time of prayer at The 2101. When we meet God, we want him to say “Essential is a PRAYING church. This prayer time will not be focused on anything in particular, it will just be a meaningful time of prayer for whatever is on your heart.

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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.

 
 
 
 
 

Huntsville

Address
801 Beirne Avenue Northeast
Huntsville, AL 35801

Summer Service Times
Sunday: 9:30am and 11:00am

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Last week’s Teaching:
What Paul Feared More Than Prison

 

What would the Apostle Paul say matters most after 30 years of following Jesus?

As Paul prepares to say goodbye to the Ephesian church in Acts 20:20-32, he leaves behind the convictions that shaped his entire life. He speaks of sacrifice, truth, perseverance, and protecting the church from deception.

In this message, we'll wrestle with some challenging questions:

  • Is your life focused like a laser, or scattered like a carnival game?

  • What are you truly willing to suffer for?

  • Are you living for temporary rewards or an eternal inheritance?

  • How do you recognize truth in a world filled with competing voices?

  • What voices are shaping you more than Jesus?

Paul reminds us that the Holy Spirit doesn't always remove difficulty. Sometimes He leads us directly into it because eternal purposes are worth temporary pain. He also warns that false teaching often comes through subtle distortions rather than obvious lies.

If you've ever wondered what really matters in life, this message will challenge you to spend your life on what will still matter when it's over.

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