DAC is a gathering of people who are far from perfect but desire to be transformed by Jesus, empowered by his Holy Spirit & launched on mission with God.
Join Natalie and Eric for an honest conversation unpacking the REAL difference between love, like, and lust! Discover why "falling in/out of love" is dangerous theology, how Hollywood has diluted covenant commitment, and the sobering truth about Amnon and Tamar's story. Learn the three Greek loves (Eros, Phileo, Agape) and why Eric puts HIS name in 1 Corinthians 13—"Is Eric patient? Is Eric kind?" Personal testimony: walking in love through divorce while keeping a clear conscience. Plus: practical wisdom on "speaking truth in love," navigating toxic family patterns, and why God's delayed answers are still delivered promises. Challenge: What can people stake their future on when you say "I love you"?#LoveVsLust, #CovenantLove, #1Corinthians13, #BiblicalLove, #PausePodcast, #ClearConscience, #AgapeLove, #SpeakTruthInLove, #ChristmasLove, #NeighborhoodChurch
Eric delivers a powerful, raw message exposing the dangerous confusion between love, like, and lust. Learn why "falling in/out of love" undermines biblical covenant commitment and how our culture has diluted God's sacred word. Discover three Greek types of love (Eros, Phileo, Agape) and what truly makes love more than feelings—it's sacrifice, faithfulness, and action reflecting God's character. This message includes the sobering story of Amnon and Tamar showing lust's destructive deception. Packed with practical charts comparing love vs. like vs. lust, plus honest testimony about walking in love through divorce. Listeners are challenged with the question, "can people place their hope in YOUR love?" Stop superficial spirituality—embrace 1 Corinthians 13's transformative truth!#BiblicalLove, #LoveVsLust, #CovenantLove, #1Corinthians13, #AgapeLove, #AdventLove, #RenewedSpirit, #LoveIsNotAFeeling, #SpeakTruthInLove, #TransformativeLove
In this raw, powerful conversation, Pastor Mark opens up about finding peace while facing his son's upcoming major surgery—the same test he walked through 14 years ago. Discover why peace isn't absence but PRESENCE (shalom = wholeness), how Philippians 4:6-7 became his lifeline, and the difference between feelings and position. Learn practical steps: identify anxiety triggers, close back doors to stress, and let God GUARD your mind and heart. Pastor Mark explains Eastern vs Western gospel and why we can't numb ourselves into indifference. This isn't theory—it's tested faith in the fire. Hear how he's living open-handed, releasing control, and finding supernatural peace that defies logic. Real struggles, real peace, real Jesus.#PeaceInCrisis, #TestedFaith, #Philippians4, #PausePodcast, #RealFaith, #AnxietyHelp, #ShalomWholeness, #Advent, #OpenHandedLiving, #SupernaturalPeaceLearn More: https://www.neighborhoodc.org/
Discover true peace beyond the Christmas truce! Pastor Mark tackles anxiety head-on, revealing that 1 in 5 Americans struggle with anxiety disorders—and how to find supernatural peace in the chaos. Explore the difference between absence of conflict and presence of wholeness (shalom). Learn the powerful prescription from Philippians 4:6-7: don't worry, exchange panic for prayer, turn trouble into thanksgiving, and receive God's peace that guards your mind and heart. Hear the moving stories including Pastor Mark's personal journey of finding peace. Includes the Prayer of St. Francis and practical steps to become peacemakers. Peace isn't absence—it's God's presence!#PeaceInDarkness, #Philippians4, #AnxietyRelief, #AdventPeace, #Shalom, #PanicToPrayer, #SupernaturalPeace, #ChristmasTruce, #Peacemakers, #GuardYourHeart #RenewedSpirit
Join Pastors Mark and Natalie for a rich conversation unpacking the joy message from Luke 2! Discover why joy isn't just happiness—it's "steadfast hopeful expectancy rooted in God's character." Learn how busy doesn't have to mean hurried, especially when you're away from family during the holidays. Explore the profound revelation "you are a Gentile" and why that changes EVERYTHING about celebrating Christmas (Ephesians 2). Dive into Israel's 400 years of silence and why God chose shepherds first. Pastor Natalie shares personal struggles finding joy this season and the discipline of "remember when God" moments. Plus: joy as heaven's serious business, practical tips for slowing down, and why Ebenezers matter today!#JoyInChristmas, #PausePodcast, #BusyNotHurried, #SteadfastHope, #RememberWhenGod, #AdventJoy, #GentilesGraftedIn, #ChristmasJoy, #NeighborhoodChurch, #SlowDownChristmas
Discover the powerful difference between happiness and JOY this Christmas! Pastor Natalie breaks down Luke 2's shepherd story, revealing why God chose society's "lowest" to receive the BEST news first. Explore Israel's painful 400 years of silence before the angels appeared, and learn how we participate in the SAME anticipation the shepherds felt—but with even more knowledge of who we're waiting for! A life-changing moment: realizing "you are a Gentile" means THIS joy is FOR YOU. Dive into Ephesians 2 to see how Jesus grafted us into His promise. Don't let hurry steal your joy this season! Slow down, meditate on God's faithfulness, and experience steadfast hopeful expectancy rooted in His character.#AdventJoy, #ShepherdsStory, #Luke2, #ChristmasJoy, #HopefulExpectancy, #GoodNews, #RenewedSpirit, #SlowDownChristmas, #GentilesGraftedIn, #JoyInDarkness
Join Pastor Mark and host, Eric, for an intimate conversation unpacking the powerful Advent message on hope in darkness! Dive deeper into Romans 8 as they discuss why acknowledging suffering is crucial (not toxic positivity), the true meaning of Jeremiah 29:11 in context (spoiler: it was written to people in captivity!), and why the best is yet to come—even if not in your lifetime. Learn how biblical hope differs from wishful thinking, why patient endurance matters, and be moved again by Yolanda's story of God's furious love. Perfect for anyone struggling this holiday season who needs genuine encouragement. No shortcuts, no platitudes—just real talk about finding hope when life is hard!#PausePodcast, #HopeInDarkness, #AdventSeries, #BiblicalHope, #RealFaith, #ChristianPodcast, #NeighborhoodChurch, #PatientEndurance, #NoShortcuts, #RenewedSpirit
Experience a powerful Advent message about finding real hope in life's darkest moments! Pastor Mark explores Romans 8 to reveal four transformative truths: recognize suffering's reality, anchor your hope in God (not circumstances), believe the best is yet to come, and patiently endure through struggles. Discover why biblical hope isn't wishful thinking but confident trust in God's promises. Be moved by Yolanda's incredible story—a woman with leprosy, abandoned by family, yet radiating joy hours before death because she knew God's furious love. This isn't about denying pain or toxic positivity—it's about genuine hope rooted in God's character. Will you live like Chicken Little (fearful and panicked) or Yolanda (confident in God's promises)?#Advent, #HopeInDarkness, #BiblicalHope, #ChristianFaith, #Romans8, #RenewedSpirit, #PatientEndurance, #FuriousLoveOfGod, #MerryChristmas, #ChristianHope
Join Natalie and Eric Peacock for a conversation about developing a truly grateful heart! Eric unpacks his powerful "No Strings Attached" message, explaining the crucial difference between transactional thankfulness and genuine gratitude. Discover why gratitude is a discipline you must choose daily, how complaining literally impacts your physical health and brain function, and why slowing down is essential for cultivating thankfulness. From EMT work in DC to devastating stories from Sudan, learn practical ways to implement gratitude beyond the holiday season. Eric shares personal struggles with staying grateful internally, not just externally, and challenges us to be "doers of the Word." Perfect for anyone ready to transform their heart posture!#GratefulHeart, #PausePodcast, #GratitudeDiscipline, #ChristianPodcast, #Thankfulness, #NeighborhoodChurch, #BeDoers, #HolidayGratitude, #HeartPosture
Transform your heart from thankful to truly grateful! Join us for a powerful message that challenges you to move beyond transactional "thank yous" and develop a deep posture of gratitude. Through the moving story of James, a 12-year-old Sudanese refugee who lost everything yet overflowed with joy, discover why gratefulness isn't about what happens TO you, but WHO is WITH you. Learn how comparison robs your joy, why algorithms of your mind matter, and the difference between focusing on the "what" versus the "who" behind people's actions. Stop feeling entitled and start living grateful—even for what God protected you FROM. A life-changing message perfect for Thanksgiving and beyond! #GratefulHeart, #Thankfulness, #Gratitude, #ChristianLiving, #ContentmentInChrist, #Thanksgiving, #HeartPosture, #StopComplaining, #ChooseGratitude
In this episode of Pause, Pastor Mark & Eric concludes the powerful "Masterpiece" series with an inspiring call to step out of your comfort zone and into God's purpose for your life! Using the story of Peter walking on water, discover the four crucial reasons to step out of the boat: love as your motive, hearing God's voice clearly, changing your self-perception from "loser" to "loved," and discovering what you do best. This episode tackles fear, competing voices, and the illusion of control. Remember—you'll answer to God for how you invested your ONE life. Will you stay in the boat or take a faith-filled risk? An unforgettable finale that will challenge and inspire you to action!#StepOutInFaith, #ComfortZone, #WalkingOnWater, #GodsVoice, #Masterpiece, #FaithOverFear, #TakeTheLeap, #ChristianCalling, #PurposeDriven, #PausePodcast, #ChristianPodcast
Ready to take the leap? Pastor Mark concludes the powerful "Masterpiece" series with an inspiring call to step out of your comfort zone and into God's purpose for your life! Using the story of Peter walking on water, discover the four crucial reasons to step out of the boat: love as your motive, hearing God's voice clearly, changing your self-perception from "loser" to "loved," and discovering what you do best. This message tackles fear, competing voices, and the illusion of control. Remember—you'll answer to God for how you invested your ONE life. Will you stay in the boat or take a faith-filled risk? An unforgettable finale that will challenge and inspire you to action!#StepOutInFaith, #ComfortZone, #WalkingOnWater, #GodsVoice, #Masterpiece, #FaithOverFear, #TakeTheLeap, #ChristianCalling, #PurposeDriven
Join Pastor Mark and Eric as they dive deeper into the "Masterpiece" series! Discover why serving God isn't about waiting for the perfect moment—it's about stepping out TODAY. Learn practical steps like doing a "time audit" to find your availability, understanding your spiritual maturity level (seeker, new believer, growing, or guiding), and breaking free from the "someday lie" that keeps you stuck. Pastor Mark shares powerful insights on prayer, finding your season of life, and putting faith into action. Don't miss the challenging discussion about hardening your heart versus responding to God's voice. Plus, get a sneak peek at next week's message: "Get Out of the Boat"! #ServingGod, #FaithInAction, #ChristianService, #SpiritualGrowth, #NeighborhoodChurch, #PausePodcast, #ChristianPodcast, #Masterpiece, #StepOutInFaith, #TimeManagement, #RespondToday
Discover how one Sunday school teacher's faithfulness sparked a spiritual legacy leading to Billy Graham! Pastor Mark shares the inspiring story of Edward Kimball and challenges us to step out in faith today—not someday. Learn how to identify your current season of life, understand your spiritual gifts, and take action in serving God right where you are. Whether you're seeking, growing, or guiding others, God has a purpose for YOU today. Stop waiting for the perfect moment and start living out God's design now! This encouraging message will help you embrace your calling and join the great adventure God has planned. Remember: you are God's masterpiece, created for good works. Will you follow Jesus today?#ChristianLiving, #FaithInAction, #SpiritualGifts, #ServingGod, #FollowJesus, #GodsDesign, #ChurchLife, #ChristianMotivation, #PurposeDrivenLife, #Masterpiece
In this heartfelt final episode of Pause, host Devin Calhoun sits down with Pastor Mark to reflect on just about two years of ministry, growth, and faith at Neighborhood Church. Devin shares his story—from stepping out in faith after college, to leading ministries, learning about church planting, and finding love and purpose. As he transitions to a new role in Illinois and prepares for marriage, this conversation is full of gratitude, laughter, and encouragement to trust God's direction in every season of life.#FaithJourney, #NeighborhoodChurch, #ChurchPlanting, #ChristianPodcast, #MinistryLife, #TrustGod, #SpiritualGrowth, #NewBeginnings, #ChristianLeadership, #GodsPlan
Join Pastor Mark and Eric for a conversation about connecting your passions with God's kingdom purposes! Explore how everyday interests—from crafting to football—can honor God and bless others when surrendered to Him. Pastor Mark shares powerful insights on divine appointments, explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy passions, and addresses idolatry when passions supersede God. Learn the crucial difference between redeemable and unredeemable passions, discover how to respond to God's nudging in daily life, and understand why following Jesus means embracing both passion and suffering. Plus, encouragement for anyone who feels they've "missed their appointment"—if you're not dead, you're not done! God is the Hound of Heaven, passionately pursuing YOU!#passionandpurpose, #divineappointments, #followingJesus, #Godsnudging, #houndofheaven, #notdeadnotdone, #Ephesians210, #passionforGod, #kingdompurposes, #spiritualsuffering, #masterpiece, #pausepodcast, #christianpodcast
Discover how God wants YOUR passions to intersect with His kingdom purposes! Pastor Mark unpacks Ephesians 2:10, exploring how God sets up divine appointments in everyday life—not just Sundays. Learn the difference between godly passions (people, causes/hobbies, roles) and how to test if yours honor God and benefit others. Hear inspiring stories from church members Karen and Eric about discovering their gifts in family ministry and youth outreach. Plus, powerful testimonies of God using running, crafting, barbecue, and even DJing for His glory! But there's a cost: Jesus calls us to die to ourselves, take up our cross daily, and follow Him. The Passion of Christ demands a passionate response. What's YOUR next step?#passionandpurpose, #Ephesians2, #divineappointments, #Godscalling, #takeupyourcross, #kingdompurposes, #giftsandpassions, #dyingtoself, #resurrectionlife, #masterpiece
Get ready to smile! Join us for Pause, Neighborhood Kids version as 5-year-old Liam shares his thoughts on firefighters, dogs, Jesus, and God! This special episode captures pure childlike faith as Liam explains who Jesus is ("God!"), what his favorite thing about Jesus is ("when he takes the pain away"), and what prayer means to him. Watch as this precious little one talks about thanking God for rest, drawing a cross to remember Jesus, and his dream of becoming a police officer. Plus, hear about the time firefighters came to his birthday party! A heartwarming reminder of Matthew 18:3—we must become like little children. Perfect for families, kids ministry leaders, and anyone needing encouragement today!#kidsfaith #childlikefaith #Jesus #kidsministry #prayer #familychurch #neighborhoodkids #pausepodcast #christianpodcast
Join Pastor Mark and Eric for a deep dive into the "You've Got Personality" message! Discover how your unique wiring—whether task or people-oriented, structured or unstructured—is God's intentional design, not a flaw to fix. Learn why understanding your personality helps you relate to God differently and serve more effectively in the body of Christ. Pastor Mark shares powerful insights from his Love Rockville experience, explains how seasons of life can shift your personality, and addresses spiritual dormancy. Plus, hear an encouraging word for anyone who feels God is angry at them because of how they're wired. Stop trying to be someone else—embrace how God created YOU! Perfect for anyone seeking to understand their God-given design and live more freely in Christ.#personalitytypes #Godsdesign #spiritualgrowth #bodyofChrist #unconditionallove #freedominChrist #knowyourself #masterpiece #pausepodcast #christianpodcast
Discover how God uniquely designed your personality for His purposes! Pastor Mark explores how we're energized (tasks vs. people) and organized (structured vs. unstructured) using the framework from "What You Do Best," by Bruce Bugbee. See how biblical figures like Peter, Paul, and Jesus exemplified different personality traits—from Peter's spontaneous leap onto water to Paul's laser-focused mission. Learn why your personality isn't a weakness to fix but a strength to embrace for God's kingdom work. Whether you're a checklist-lover or free-spirited relationship-builder, God created you intentionally! Includes a fun real-life example from a Love Rockville event and practical ways to stop wishing you were someone else. Your personality is God's gift—celebrate it and use it for His glory!#personality, #Godsdesign, #masterpiece, #uniquelyyou, #taskvseople, #structuredvsunstructured, #biblicalcharacters, #spiritualgrowth, #identityinChrist, #purposefullife
Join Pastor Mark and Pastor Devin for an in-depth conversation about spiritual gifts following Sunday's message on 1 Corinthians 12. Explore the crucial difference between natural talents and spiritual gifts, discover how to identify your unique giftings through community affirmation, and learn practical ways to experiment with your gifts in the body of Christ. The pastors discuss cessationism vs. continuationism, share their own spiritual gift assessments (apostleship, teaching, evangelism, leadership), and offer wisdom on exercising gifts like prophecy with humility and discernment. A thoughtful discussion for anyone seeking to understand and activate their God-given spiritual gifts!#spiritualgifts, #bodyofChrist, #churchministry, #spiritualdiscernment, #giftedness, #empoweredbyhisholyspirit, pausepodcast, christianpodcast
Discover your God-given spiritual gifts in this powerful message from the Masterpiece series! Pastor Devin unpacks 1 Corinthians 12, revealing that EVERY believer has been uniquely gifted by the Holy Spirit for kingdom purposes. Learn the difference between spiritual gifts, natural talents, and fruit of the Spirit. Explore gifts like wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, prophecy, discernment, and tongues with practical examples. This encouraging sermon challenges you to identify your spiritual gifts through assessment and use them faithfully to build up God's kingdom. Don't bury your gifts—steward them well! Perfect for anyone wondering how God has uniquely equipped them to serve His church and advance His mission in the world.#spiritualgifts, #giftsoftheSpirit, #bodyofChrist, #christianliving, #ministry, #HolySpirit, #servantleadership, #faithjourney, masterpiece
Join Devin as he sits down with Aaron Winn, an Alliance international worker serving in France with Envision. Discover Aaron's journey from youth pastor to missionary, including his wife's miraculous healing after 10 years of chronic illness that opened the door to missions. Learn about Envision's unique mandate to develop next-generation leaders through internships and short-term mission trips. Hear about the vision for the Toulouse Creative Arts Center—a space to reach artists with the gospel through dance, music, visual arts, and more. Aaron also shares candidly about battling depression on the mission field and finding hope through treatment. An inspiring conversation about obedience, perseverance, and God's faithfulness!#AllianceMissions, #Envision, #FranceMissions, #CreativeArts, #MentalHealth, #FaithJourney, #MissionWork, #LaunchedOnMission, #GlobalEncounters
Discover the transformative power of generosity in this inspiring message about the widow's offering from Luke 21. Learn why God measures our giving by percentage, not amount, and how He desires 100% of our hearts—not just our money. This encouraging sermon explores generosity beyond finances, including our time, talents, and treasure. Whether you struggle with doing "just enough" or feel exhausted trying to do "more," this message reveals the freedom found in cheerful, wholehearted giving. Be inspired to write God a blank check with your life! #widowsoffering, #generosity, #christianliving, #Luke21, #bibleteaching, #faith, #missions, #surrender, #cheerfulgiving, #deeperlife, #globalencounters
Join Pastor Mark and Golda for a powerful conversation about being created anew in Christ Jesus from the Masterpiece series on Ephesians 2:10. Explore the difference between the old life separated from God and the new life found in Christ. Pastor Mark vulnerably shares his testimony of transformation from addiction at age 20, and discusses practical ways to test whether you're experiencing the rich and satisfying life Jesus promises. Learn about the battle between our sinful nature and the Spirit, how spiritual practices like prayer and Scripture feed your faith, and what it means to reflect God's image more clearly. Perfect for anyone questioning their relationship with God or seeking deeper transformation in Christ!#createаnew, #imagodei, #imageofGod, #transformation, #testimony, #newlife, #spiritualgrowth, #christianliving, #discipleship, #transformedbyjesus, #pausepodcast, #christianpodcast
Discover what it means to be God's masterpiece in this powerful sermon from Pastor Mark! Through an inspiring video and biblical teaching, explore how God transforms us from our old life into a brand new creation in Christ Jesus. Learn about the battle between your old sinful nature and the new nature given by the Holy Spirit, and understand how being "in Christ" changes everything. Pastor Mark shares his personal testimony of transformation and explains how to be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or seeking spiritual renewal, this message offers hope and practical guidance for living the abundant life Jesus promised!#GodsMasterpiece, #NewLifeInChrist, #HolySpiritFilled, #BornAgain, #TransformedByJesus, #ChristianSermon, #FaithJourney, #Ephesians210, #NeighborhoodChurch, #Masterpiece
Discover how to transform your work into worship in this inspiring message from our Masterpiece series! Pastor Mark explores how work is a good gift from God, not a curse, and breaks down the false division between secular and sacred work. Learn to love God with all your strength and discover the supernatural gifts He's given you. Whether you're in ministry or any profession, this encouraging sermon will help you see your daily work as an act of worship and find deeper purpose in everything you do!#WorkAsWorship, #SpiritualGifts, #GodsGifts, #Calling, #Masterpiece, #PurposeDriven, #FaithAtWork, #Work
Join Pastor Mark and Eric Peacock for an inspiring conversation about loving God with your whole mind! Discover practical ways to filter your thoughts, develop a higher view of God, and offer your whole self to Him. Learn how to be humble and honest about who you are, set healthy boundaries while still loving others, and conquer evil with good—just like Jesus taught. They dive deep into Romans 12, exploring how to transform your mind instead of copying the world's patterns. This episode offers biblical wisdom for having a mind full of love. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth and practical faith application!#LovingGod, #Romans12, #ChristianPodcast, #MindTransformation, #BiblicalWisdom, #SpiritualGrowth, #FaithInAction, #ChristianLiving, #NeighborhoodChurch, #MindFullOfLove, #PausePodcast
Discover what it means to have a "mind full of love" in this powerful message from our Masterpiece series. Pastor Mark explores Romans 12 and challenges us to love God with our whole mind - not just our hearts. Learn how to transform your thought life, stop copying the world's patterns, and develop healthy thinking that leads to genuine love for others. This encouraging sermon will help you see yourself as God's masterpiece and live out practical love in your daily relationships. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth and authentic faith. #ChristianSermon, #MindFullOfLove, #TransformedByJesus, #LovingGodWithYourMind, #Discipleship, #Faith, #MentalHealth, #BiblicalThinking, #Masterpiece, #WeAreGodsMasterpiece
Join Pastor Mark and Pastor Devin as they dive deep into what it means to love God with all your heart! This encouraging episode explores the Masterpiece series based on Ephesians 2:10, helping you discover your unique gifts and purpose. Learn practical ways to love God through belief, trust, and obedience, plus how to love your neighbor with compassion and forgiveness. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth and authentic faith! Don't miss this heart-transforming conversation about becoming fully alive in Jesus and living out God's design for your life.#ChristianPodcast, #SpiritualGifts, #LovingGod, #Discipleship, #FaithJourney, #Forgiveness, #SpiritualGrowth, #BiblicalTeaching, #NeighborhoodChurch, #PausePodcast
Join Pastor Devin Calhoun for an uplifting message about being God's masterpiece! Discover your unique gifts and calling as we launch a new "Masterpiece" series. Learn what it means to love God with all your heart and love your neighbors as yourself. Through Ephesians 2:10 and Mark 12, find encouragement that you're not a mistake - you're wonderfully created with a divine purpose. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth, community connection, and understanding their identity in Christ. Be inspired to walk in the good works God prepared for you!#Masterpiece #Heart #LoveGod #SpiritualGrowth #ChurchCommunity #BiblicalTeaching #Discipleship #WeAreGodsMasterpiece
Landon recently returned from a three-month mission trip to Japan with Envision, a program of the Christian Missionary Alliance. In Sendai, he engaged in "friendship ministry," building relationships with Japanese students through English cafes and social gatherings, while also helping renovate a building for Freedom Life Church. Landon witnessed how God works through genuine connections to address Japan's loneliness epidemic, even across language barriers.#ShareJesus #ShowJesus #LaunchedOnMission #Japan #Sendai #ChristianAndMissionaryAlliance #Envision #GodAtWork
In this episode, Pastor Mark reflects on Neighborhood Church's 10-year journey, highlighting their mission to "Transform, Empower, Launch" and their eight core values including worship, diversity, and community. Drawing from Philippians 3:12-14, he emphasizes that while they celebrate what God has accomplished—including 50 people coming to Christ—they "have not arrived" but continue to "press on" toward creating a church that reflects the beautiful diversity described in Revelation 7.#VisionMissionValues #Goals #WePressOn #Celebrate #GodIsAtWork
Pastor Mark Trinkl reflects on Neighborhood Church's journey, celebrating God's work in transforming lives while emphasizing that the work isn't complete. Using Philippians 3:12-14 as a foundation, he introduces the recurring theme "We press on," encouraging the congregation to celebrate progress in their vision to be "transformed by Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and launched on mission" while continuing to press forward until Christ returns. #VisionSunday #NeighborhoodChurch #TransformedByJesus #EmpoweredByHisHolySpirit #LaunchedOnMission #WePressOn #ChristianJourney #Celebrate #GodIsAtWork
In this episode of Pause, Pastors Mark and Devin explore the concept of hope in finances, anchored in Proverbs 21:5 which teaches that diligent planning leads to abundance while hastiness leads to poverty. They outline three essential plans for financial wisdom: healing from past financial mistakes, creating stability in the present through budgeting, and planning for an eternal future where margin enables us to follow God's call and practice generosity.#PausePodcast #FinancialWisdom #Hope #Finances #GodAndMoney #ChristianPodcast
Join Pastor Mark and Devin as they dive deep into financial wisdom from a faith perspective! Discover the 5 key areas where your money goes monthly and learn practical habits for financial health. From generous giving and debt elimination to setting long-term goals, this episode provides biblical principles to help you steward your finances well. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, these actionable insights will help you align your money with God's purposes. Don't miss these life-changing financial habits that lead to true peace and freedom!#FinancialWisdom #PausePodcast #ChristianPodcast #GenerousGiving #FinancialHealth #GodAndMoney
Pastor Mark continues his series on The 4 H's of Financial Health, focusing on health and habits as essential components of discipleship. He emphasizes that God wants all areas of our lives, including our finances, and outlines five competing priorities for money: Live (50%), Give (10%), Owe debt, Owe taxes, and Grow (10-15%), while encouraging believers to develop healthy financial habits that enable them to follow Jesus without hindrance.#FinancialWisdom #Finances #FinancialHealth #FinancialHabits #FollowJesus
In this episode, Pastors Mark and Devin begin discussing the new message series on the "Four H's of Financial Wisdom," focusing first on the heart. They emphasize that Jesus frequently taught about money (in 25% of His teachings) because our hearts and finances are intimately connected, as Matthew 6:21 suggests. Pastor Mark explains that our financial behaviors follow our heart's beliefs, and introduces four key principles: stewardship, contentment, faith, and wisdom.#FinancialWisdom #Heart #Stewardship #Contentment #Faith #Wisdom #Money #GodAndMoney #PausePodcast #ChristianPodcast
In this concluding sermon of the Psalms series, Pastor Mark Trinkl explores Psalm 150 and its central message: "Make praise your default setting." Drawing from the Hebrew title of Psalms, which means "Praise," he explains that we are designed to praise God everywhere, for His mighty works and unmatched greatness, and with everything we have—not just as a religious activity but as our fundamental orientation to life.#Psalms #SermonSeries #Praise #PraiseGodEverywhere #GodIsGreat #PraiseGodWithEverything
In this episode of Pause, join in for an inspiring conversation with Mel, our worship director, as she shares about her powerful message on Psalm 121. Discover the beautiful meaning behind the Psalms of Ascent, learn about God's faithful keeping power, and hear an incredible testimony of finding hope in crisis. From the reminder of heaven's freedom to ancient temple steps that teach us to slow down and worship, this episode will encourage your faith and remind you that your help truly comes from the Lord.Psalm 121, worship director, Psalms of Ascent, God's faithfulness, crisis testimony, temple steps, biblical encouragement, faith podcast, neighborhood church, help comes from Lord
In her sermon on Psalm 121, Melanie Neely shares how this powerful "Song of Ascent" reminds us that our help comes from the Lord who never slumbers nor sleeps. Through personal stories about her mother's "Kingdom Day" and her own painful kidney stone experience, Melanie reveals seven "pearls" of wisdom from this psalm, emphasizing how God hears our cries, provides human helpers, and keeps us like a vigilant shepherd who never sleeps—the Hebrew word "shamar" appearing repeatedly as God's promise of watchful protection.#Psalm #SermonSeries #Poems #Prayers #PearlsOfWisdom #GodHearsOurCries #Shamar #GodProtects
Devin & Tim discuss the challenging Psalm 137 on this Pause Podcast episode, exploring worship during Babylonian captivity. They address how to praise God in difficult circumstances, the power of music in faith, and finding freedom to feel emotions while trusting God's justice. Devin gives a personal testimony about his mother's cancer diagnosis which helped illustrate what it looks like to worship through pain. The episode also emphasizes community support, authentic prayer, and God's presence in foreign lands & showing Scripture's raw honesty about human emotion and divine justice.
Tim explores Psalm 137, a challenging passage about the Israelites' captivity in Babylon. He addresses spiritual captivity, the power of praise despite difficult circumstances, and finding freedom to feel emotions while trusting God's justice. The message emphasizes how worship isn't limited to location or circumstances, encouraging believers to praise God even in "foreign lands" of struggle. Tim discusses the importance of community, the Holy Spirit's help, and processing difficult emotions like anger through faith rather than remaining stuck in them.#psalms, #spiritualcaptivity, #praise, #biblicalanger, #worship, #freedom, #feelemotions, #sundaymessage, #neighborhoodchurch
In this episode of Pause, Natalie & Devin discuss Natalie's latest sermon on Psalm 139. Psalm 139 explores how God intimately knows us—our actions, bodies, and hearts—and yet still desires us to bring our concerns to Him for healing. Natalie explained that while God already sees everything about us, prayer isn't redundant but rather an opportunity for transformation, as we bring our honest thoughts and emotions to God with humility, asking Him to "search me and know my heart" as David did.#PausePodcast #ChristianPodcast #Psalms #SermonSeries #GodKnowsYou #GodLovesYou #Pray #TransformedByJesus #SearchMeAndKnowMyHeart
Pastor Natalie explores Psalm 139, revealing how God intimately knows us—not just about us, but truly knows us in relationship. She emphasizes that God isn't distant but rather so close we often overlook Him, and challenges us to both recognize His presence and allow Him to search our hearts, pointing us toward the path of everlasting life.#Psalms #SermonSeries #GodKnowsUs #GodLovesUs #GodsPresence #SearchOurHearts
In this episode of Pause, Pastors Mark and Devin explore Psalm 93 and the question "Who is God?" by examining three key attributes: God as majestic everlasting King who rules over everything, God as the almighty omnipotent one whose power never diminishes, and God as the holy lawgiver whose unchanging standards are designed for our protection and flourishing. As Pastor Mark notes, "Whatever we think about God is the most important thing about us because who God is frames out everything about our lives." #WhoIsGod #Psalms #GodIsMajestic #KingOfKings #ChristianFaith #Psalm93 #GodReigns #PausePodcast #ChristianPodcast #GodsPower #OmnipotentGod
In this sermon on Psalm 93, Pastor Mark explores the fundamental question "Who is God?" by examining three divine attributes revealed in the psalm. He explains that God is the majestic, everlasting King who reigns with supreme authority, the Almighty One whose power surpasses all earthly forces including life's storms, and the holy lawgiver whose unchanging standards are designed for His glory and our good—ultimately pointing to our need for Jesus Christ.#Psalm #WhoIsGod #DivineAttributes #Majestic #EverlastingKing #AlmightyOne #Jesus
Pastor Mark explores Psalm 91 as a psalm of protection, emphasizing that "the safest place to be is in the presence of God." Through personal testimony of surviving a car accident as a child, Biblical analysis, and the contrast between worldly fear and godly peace, he reminds us that even when difficulties come, we can find security and rest in relationship with God rather than being controlled by anxiety. #Psalms #FaithJourney #Rest #Peace #Anxiety #Fear #Safe #PresenceOfGod
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