Listen to Pastor Roy Barrett from Discover Life Church as he teaches practical lessons inspired by the word of God that's designed to help you discover who you are in Christ!
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Listeners of Discover You that love the show mention:Send us a textOne of God's greatest priorities for lives is leading us into spiritual growth moments. These are often unavoidable & unexplainable life experiences; which on the surface can seem mainly about us living in discouragement or disappointment. BUT… the truth is, it's a strategic time for our spiritual development!Focus Scripture: Exodus 12:1-16;30-31How to grow up by going through:Remember God has a planGod's plan is to be followed by us, NOT figured out by us!Revise my focusMy focus matters, because my feelings will always follow my focusRefuse to complainComplaining makes me play the role of victim, not get ready for victoryRedirect my faith to GodAt every red sea, we throw away our faith in God or we turn our faith to GodBig So WhatWe haven't completely crossed the red sea; until we're completely convinced to trust God.This Week's Challenge:Read - Exodus chapter 15 2xMemorize - Exodus 14:31Journal - Ask God for two things He's asking you to do - now!Action - Set an alarm for 3x a day thankful/grateful praise break Joins us on Sundays! Our 9:15am worship experience takes place in-person only while our 11:15am is both in-person and online (via the DLC App & YouTube). Connect with us! https://www.discoverlifega.org Instagram & Facebook @ discoverlifega
Send us a textOne of God's greatest priorities for lives is leading us into spiritual growth moments. These are often unavoidable & unexplainable life experiences; which on the surface can seem mainly about us living in discouragement or disappointment. BUT… the truth is, it's a strategic time for our spiritual development! Focus Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18;14:10-15Three truths about growth:Physical growth comes by timeEducational growth comes by learningSpiritual growth comes through obedienceWhen life gets tough, I can choose:Flight - run away or avoid encountering what is before meFight - assume a responsibility as if victory is based on my ability & resourcesFreeze - get stuck like where I am by acting as if nothing is happeningFaith - act in accordance with God's instructions and directions no matter what they areThe Big So What:When going through, there's always something to do; but what's most important is doing the one thing God is asking me to do. TRUST & OBEYThis Week's Challenge:Read Exodus 14th chapter 2xMemorize Exodus 14:14Journal - ask God for two things He's asking you to do - now!Action - set an alarm for 3x a day thankful/grateful praise break Joins us on Sundays! Our 9:15am worship experience takes place in-person only while our 11:15am is both in-person and online (via the DLC App & YouTube). Connect with us! https://www.discoverlifega.org Instagram & Facebook @ discoverlifega
Send us a textEvery life in God is given the gift of a promise, a purpose, a calling…a vision. No matter what name we attach to the mandate of God on our lives in any given season, we are trusted with and challenged by the “Journey of Faith” required to see His will manifested in our lives! ... Focus Scripture: Hebrews 11:1;8-123 Stages to our journey in faith:ReceptionWaitingFulfillmentHow do we walk the journey of faith to see our promise through fulfillment? We must:Be clear about the promiseBe honest about my frustrationsBe patient in faithBe confident of my expectations (in God)Big So What:Faith is a journey not of sight but of trust, knowing every step draws you closer to God's purpose and reveals His glory.Take home challenge:Read Genesis Chapters 12-25Memorize Jeremiah 29:11Identify which area(s) God is emphasizing in this seasonShare your victories and struggles with a friend about this area(s) for support Joins us on Sundays! Our 9:15am worship experience takes place in-person only while our 11:15am is both in-person and online (via the DLC App & YouTube). Connect with us! https://www.discoverlifega.orgInstagram: @discoverlifega
Send us a textFocus Scriptures: Isaiah 30:21; 10:1-5; John 10:9In order to connect with God, you must learn to connect with:God's WordGod's PlanGod's Time
Send us a textEverything God calls us to be and do comes with instructions. He never leaves us to our own preferences or presumptions. Instead, He provides guidance to ensure we aren't easily distracted or discouraged as we pursue His will for our lives. So, in every season, He offers the easiest, safest, and quickest path for us to experience the fullness of His possibilities.1 Peter 1:21-23; 1 Peter 2:1-3Growing in God requires:My agreement with God's WordMy commitment with God's practicesMy adjustment to God's authorityMy development for God's truthMy encouragement from God's goodnessBig So What:God's guideline for growing in Him rarely goes the way I want; but it always goes the way that's best for me!This week's challenge:Read the book of 1st PeterMemorize 1 Peter 1:23Ask God to give you a verse for this season in your lifeSet an alarm 3x a day for a thankful/grateful praise break!
Send us a textFocus Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10Why do we need an Extreme Makeover?Dead - Ephesians 2:1Disobedient - Ephesians 2:2Dominated - Ephesians 2:3How does God make all things new?Love - God sees what I can't see.Mercy - God spares me from what I can't stopGrace - God strengthens me where I came up shortWhen God give me an Extreme Makeover, I have a:New LifeNew LevelNew LookNew LoveThe Big So What:The more I stop trying to just get over or get on with life - and instead give over my life to God - He makes my life over, better than I ever could!This Week's Challenge:Read Ephesians Chapters 1-3Memorize 2 Corinthians 5:17Journal - Pray & commit to a makeover area in GodAction - Give 2 people permission to hold you accountable
Send us a textFocus scripture: John 14:1-6How to stand on business:Walk God's WayJesus is the model for my:AttitudeAgendaAppetite 2. Trust God's TruthGod's truth comes to:Confront what I acceptChallenge what I hearCorrect what I do 3. Live God's LifeGod is the...Author of lifeSustainer of lifeFinisher of lifeThe Big So WhatTo have all God has promised & prepared for me, I must accept all that Jesus presented & proclaimed about HimselfThis Week's Challenge:Read Chapters John 14-17Memorize John 14:6Journal what being a follower of God means to youAction identify two biblical truths you will start applying
Send us a textFocus Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20How to Execute God's Game Plan for Discipleship:Respond to the Call to Go (v. 16-17)Be Ready!Be Set!Respond to the Call to Make (v. 18-19)Be Devoted!Be Inviting!Respond to the Call to Teach (v. 20)Be Teachable!Be Accountable!The Big So What:The Great Commission didn't skip this generation. God's waiting on our YES!This Week's Charge:Read Acts 1:1-11Memorize Acts 1:8Take one small step, one action towards making discipleship a priority this season
Send us a textGod calls us to not just be in the best physical shape we possibly can; but also spiritual shape. It's a necessity due to us having to live in a dysfunctional world designed to distract, diminish & disconnect us from His reality. So, training to reign – spiritual shape is exercising those spiritual disciplines that increases God's influence over every area of our daily life to live more like Him.Focus scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8Staying in Spiritual Shape requires:RevelationRepetitionResponsibilityRemembranceBig So What:I need to stay in the best spiritual shape of my life; so I won't get bent out of shape by life!This Week's ChallengeRead the book of 1st TimothyMemorize 1 Timothy 4:8Journal write down areas you've spiritually grownAction plan out a 21-day growth plan to get in spiritual shape!
Send us a textOne of the biggest reasons people do not follow Christ, or do not pursue their calling, is because they think they are not qualified or disqualified. God created you with a unique purpose, but if you spend your life living someone else's dream, you'll miss the fulfillment of your own. Shift your perspective, embrace God's purpose for you, and pursue it with everything you have!Focus Scriptures: Matthew 4:20; Luke 5:5-10; 1 Corinthians 13:12The Big So What: God created you with a unique purpose, but if you spend your life living someone else's dream, you'll miss the fulfillment of your own. Shift your perspective, embrace God's purpose for you, and pursue it with everything you have!This Week's Challenge: Read 1 Peter 2Memorize 1 Corinthians 13:12Write down the thoughts that say you are not qualified or disqualified and your counter to those thoughts (God's Word)Do an act of service for someone else that resembles following Christ
Send us a textFocus scripture: Matthew 4:18-20; Luke 5:1-10The 4 parts of a believers life:Believing - What am I correctly & confidently believing about God?Behaving - How am I consistently applying God's word in my everyday life?Belonging - Where I primarily find accountability & encouragement for growth.Becoming - Who I am growing to reveal & reflect the most with my life.God is calling me to become someone greater than my:TraditionTruthTreasureThe Big So What:God is calling me to be someone greater than I ever imagined by following Him like I never imagined!
Send us a textLife is like a mirror—designed to magnify and reveal who is at the center of our lives. God calls us to live with a faith in Him that demonstrates we are fully content and confident that our greatest life is only possible when it is more about Him and less about us. Every day, we must discipline ourselves to do whatever it takes to make our lives a big deal about a big God!Focus scripture: Mark 10:17-30How to press beyond the pain and grow in God:Begin with the goodness of GodBring the right question to GodBelieve that spiritual disciplines workBuild on where you areBuy into whatever God asksThe Big So What:God's price for my growth is right; So I must stop trying to find the right price before I grow!This week's challenge:Read the book of 1 PeterMemorize Mark 10:27Ask for one area He's asking you to surrenderDo one thing you've been afraid to do
Send us a textFocus Scripture: Matthew 18:15Doing Conflict God's way, requires us to:Define the relationship: The type of relationship that will determine my action. (Matt. 18:15)BelieverUnbelieverCategorize the offense: Sin vs bothersome attitude or actions. The category determines the approach.HurtfulSinfulRegardless of the category:PrayForgiveRaise your level of offense
Send us a textFocus Scripture: John 6:53-69Kinds of commitment we find in the Gospels:The Deserters - People who start following Jesus, but they drop out along the way.The Deceivers - People who seem to be following Jesus, but their hearts are never changed.The Disciplined - True disciples persevere to the end.They not like us! We commit...beyond conditionsfor communionto completionwith convictionBig so what:It's a small thing to make a BIG commitment to a BIG God.This week's challenge:READ John 6 (2x)MEMORIZE John 6:68-69Ask God how you can go "bigger" in your commitmentTake a 7 minute praise & thanksgiving break each day
Send us a textLife is like a mirror—designed to magnify and reveal who is at the center of our lives. God calls us to live with a faith in Him that demonstrates we are fully content and confident that our greatest life is only possible when it is more about Him and less about us. Every day, we must discipline ourselves to do whatever it takes to make our lives a big deal about a big God!Scripture: John 1:18-23; 3:22-30Big God, little me; is to be clear about my:TestimonyIdentityAuthorityPriorityBig So What:God will be as BIG & do as BIG in my life as I'm willing to go & stay small in my life!This week's challenge:Read John chapter 1 - 3Memorize John 1:26-27Journal on how I can become "smaller" in my lifeDo one thing to make a "BIG" deal about God
Send us a textGod has made available a life which reflects the fullness of His potential in our lives. A life not based on our striving; but how much we clearly, convincingly and consistently hear His voice. Because whenever we hear His voice, there's an inherent ability to believe & receive what we're hearing. SO… we don't live at the level we can handle, but the level we're hearing God's voice.Scripture 10:1-10To develop spiritual hearing, I must:Have time alone with GodEvaluate what I'm hearingAvoid the wrong voicesRecognize God's voice is lifeBig So WhatThe better my hearing (in God) is, the better my life (in God) will be.
Send us a textSermon Scripture: Colossians 3:1How do we align our aspirations?BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE WILL OF GODWALK IN OBEDIENCE TO HIS WILLSURRENDER YOUR WILL TO HIS WILLInterested in being a part of our Spiritual Growth Campaign? You can find more information at https://www.discoverlifega.org/sgc/.
Send us a textMany people think that if God answered all our questions, living our best life would be easier and quicker. However, when we look at Jesus' ministry, we see that He asked more questions than He answered. These intentional questions were designed to challenge our thinking, expand our faith, and help us unlock life at the level of His possibilities. "The Big Ask" invites us to dream big, believe big & live big!Focus scripture: Matthew 16:21-26How to win, and not loseConcentrate on the higher callCooperate with the right voiceEliminate playing it safeRedefine my definition of successBig So WhatMy sole focus in life should always be the focus of my soul in God.This Week's ChallengeRead Matthew Chapter 16 (2x)List 3 practical ways you'll surrender more of you to God this yearSet your alarm clock 20 minutes earlier to pray, praise & set God's prioritiesMemorize Matthew 16:26
Send us a textMany people think that if God answered all our questions, living our best life would be easier and quicker. However, when we look at Jesus' ministry, we see that He asked more questions than He answered. These intentional questions were designed to challenge our thinking, expand our faith, and help us unlock life at the level of His possibilities. "The Big Ask" invites us to dream big, believe big, & live big!I'm placing God first in my:FinancesInterestRelationshipsScheduleTroubleThe Big So What:Proper priorities precede prosperity, progress, promotion & peace.This week's challenge:Read Matthew Chapters 5&7Pick one point & do your own bible reading plan on it (ex. You Version)Set your alarm clocks 20 minutes earlier to pray, praise & set God's prioritiesMemorize Matthew 6:25
Whenever we give gifts or presents, we reveal the significance an individual has in our lives. We know people hold different levels of intimacy & influence in our lives. So, in our relationship with God; our worship is an extension & expression of how much we value His presence – where we only worship in a way reflective of Him being immutable, unmatchable & incomparable; He's God alone!Worship that moves God & changes everything; I accept:God's conclusionGod's locationGod's visionGod's informationThe Big So What:God doesn't just expect worship from my life, he also uses worship to change my life.
How do I give worship that activates my access to God?I must embrace the:Longest seasons of my lifeDarkest times of my lifeSmallest sign of communicationGreatest place in life is with HimBig So What:If I give everything to activate my access, God will give me access to everything.
Whenever we give gifts or presents, we reveal the significance an individual has in our lives. We know people hold different levels of intimacy & influence in our lives. So, in our relationship with God; our worship is an extension & expression of how much we value His presence – where we only worship in a way reflective of Him being immutable, unmatchable & incomparable; He's God alone!
Discover how to step into the next chapter of faith when God fulfills His promises and answers your prayers. This powerful message reminds us that receiving His blessings is not the finish line but the starting point of a greater journey. Learn how to adopt beliefs and behaviors that expand and sustain His goodness in your life, creating a lasting testimony of His faithfulness. Don't just receive—maximize and steward His blessings to make an eternal impact.
Everything God has promised, and we've prayed to manifest in our lives demands. He has to get us ready for what He has ready for us. Because, His preparation isn't just for us to receive but retain His blessings without them hindering our communion & connection with Him in the face of public temptation, opposition & accusation. So He prepares us for His best, the best way possible.How God prepares me for the promise, He:Redirects my lifeRefines my lifeRevises my lifeRedefines my lifeBig So What:Don't let "how" God prepares me cause me to forget "why" God has prepared me!
Deuteronomy 8:1-11How to keep my receipts in God; I must be:Watchful about the conclusions of my lifePurposeful about living in obedience to GodMindful about where God brought me fromThankful in every season of my lifeThe Big So What:Don't forget to remember that God never forgot to do what He promised for me.
Each of us have some recognition of what God has called us to do in life & ministry. BUT… our recognition doesn't always instantly yield a heart of full confidence we're equipped to do what God has asked & assigned to us. If for no other reason, His plan for our lives transcends our ability to accomplish His will for us without confidence that only comes from trusting & obeying His word. Focus Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11
God created each of us as relational beings, and we can fully experience His promises and our potential through healthy relationships. However, these relationships don't form by accident -- they require intentionality. We must learn how to build, maintain, and nurture them to live out God's best for us. Discover how God designed us for meaningful relationships and why experiencing His promises and reaching our full potential happens through healthy, intentional connections. In this sermon, we dive into the biblical principles for building, maintaining, and nurturing relationships that reflect God's love and purpose. Learn practical steps to develop strong, Christ-centered relationships and unlock God's best for your life. Don't miss this powerful message on living out your faith through intentional relationships!
God created each of us as relational beings, and we can fully experience His promises and our potential through healthy relationships. However, these relationships don't form by accident; they require intentionality. We must learn how to build, maintain, and nurture them to live out God's best for us.
God designed each of us to be relational, and we can only experience the fullness of His promises and reach our potential through meaningful, healthy relationships. However, healthy relationships don't happen by chance; they require intentional effort. We must learn how to cultivate, build, and sustain them in order to live out God's best for our lives.Jesus - The Center piece of my relationships, means I know that:My relationships exist to reveal the character of GodMy relationships are experienced within the boundaries of GodMy relationships re-energized by my obedience to GodMy relationsips are to encourage my change and growth in God The Big So WhatHealthy relationships know a commitment to Jesus is a necessity, not an accessory
God created each of us to thrive in relationships, where the fullness of His promises and our potential can only be reached through meaningful, healthy connections. However, healthy relationships don't happen by chance—they require intentional effort. We need to understand how to cultivate, nurture, and sustain them. It's about putting the pieces together to experience God's best for our lives.Exercising God's wisdom for healthy relationships requires me to:Accept that healthy relationships are God's designGod establishes what is healthy or unhealthyGod created me for healthy relationships - but I must choose themGod offers His power to cultivate healthy relationshipsAsk for God's wisdom in my relationshipsEmbrace humilityEliminate double-mindednessExpect helpAdjust my life to God's wisdomRegularly examine my relationshipsConsistently fill my life with God's WordPurposefully fill my life with people who love God's truth more than my feelingsThe Big So WhatHow happy I am in life is connected to how healthy the relationships are in my life
Everything about us truly winning in life and in God is on the other side of any fear that influences us to play it safe. Where we make decisions & actions seemingly protect us from being discouraged, disappointed or defeated; but really take us out of position to win. So, it's vital we develop the kind of wisdom, attitude & effort that feels the fear; but always plays to win!
Faith in God is never static or inactive—it's always energetic, even when misdirected. Worry, for example, is faith in reverse, believing that things will turn out poorly. We are called to manage our faith in a way that showcases God's faithfulness, allowing us to fully maximize our purpose and potential in Him.
In each of our lives, there are pivotal moments when God says it's time to bring us into a greater alignment with our true identity, authority & destiny on earth. AND… this will require God to rewire us -- Emotionally, Mentally & Spiritually disconnect us from previous outlooks & outcomes; whether good or bad, to connect us with the needed experience for our now, new & next.
In each of our lives, there are pivotal moments when God says it is time to bring us into a greater alignment with our true identity, authority & destiny on earth. This will require God to rewire us -- emotionally, mentally & spiritually disconnect us from previous outlooks & outcomes; whether good or bad, to connect us with the needed experience for our now, new & next.How does God rewire my life?Interruption - God will schedule life changes that's not on my scheduleIllustration - God is saying something about life through something in my lifeIntroduction - God talks about Himself so others can't make me doubt HimInvitation - God is turning my place of opposition into a great opportunityBig So What:Before God can rework my life, He must rewire my life!
Matthew 11:11-12As a citizen, we should treasure and understand:AuthorityKingdom economyYour rightsYour assignment
Our natural tendency craves immediate & instant fulfillment; but the dreams & desires God places in our hearts will come to pass slowly, steadily and surely. Vision is fulfilled through a specific & strategic process of exercising faith in God's word, timing and ability. As a result, we must be committed to an expectation of celebration; fully knowing that – Things Are Coming Together!Focus Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5;2:1-3By God's grace, things are coming together:PropheticallyPurposefullyPrayerfullyPerfectlyThe Big So What:Things are coming together in my life; because God is working all things together for my good!This Week's Challenge:Read: the Book of HabakkukMemorize: Habakkuk 2:2-3Journal: ask God to reveal & record which point applies to your current seasonShare this message
Our daily lives are experienced through various times and seasons. With them bringing both opportunities and opposition to our walk in God. Our God looking to build us up, while the enemy tries to break us down by what's happening around us. SO… we must discipline ourselves to the kind of determination that help us thrive no matter who or what is falling, fainting or failing around us.Focus Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5How to stay the course...Eliminate wrong thinkingEndure life's challengesEngage in the missionExecute until completedThe Big So What:When things are seemingly going left, keep doing what is right (by God)!Read: 2 Timothy (2x)Memorize: 2 Timothy 4:5Journal: Ask God to reveal & record which point applies right nowShare this message
Focus Scripture: Luke 15:11-24God sees the best in me by providing a...ChanceCovenantConfirmationCelebrationThe Big So What:God knows the worst about me, but chooses to only see the best in me!Weekly Challenge:Read: Romans 5th chapter (2x)Memorize: Luke 15:24Journal: Ask God to reveal & record which point applies right nowShare: This message
How to Cease StrivingAssess your thoughtsBreathConsider God's mercy & grace for youPractice surrenderanceLeverage gratitudeDisrupt thoughts with words (The Word of God, Confession of Faith)If a cycle or pattern of disruptive thoughts for years; seek counselThe Big So What:If God is in control of your life and got you to this point -- Rest/Trust/Cease Striving and know that He will take you further as you rest.This week's challenge:Read Numbers 16 and 26Memorize Psalm 46Pray over each area of your lifeListen to the Still album for 1 hour uninterruptedShare this message
Focus Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30How to Give God my TrustWe often want and need rest from:R=ResponsibilitiesE=ExpectationsS=ScheduleT=TroubleGiving God my trust requires me to:1. Accept God's invitation to rest2. Adjust to God's pace for my life3. Appreciate God for being different
Being a believer of Jesus Christ, isn't just about transformation but also transition. We no longer perceive & practice life from a position of we're in control of all we have. It's life under new management, governed by God's presence & influence. For God created us where living under His management is the ONLY way to stay on top and to get the most of everything in our lives.Focus Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10How to get my mind under control & new management:1. Stretch all the way past my ability2. Stop trying to make sense out of everything3. Stay in the attitude of submission to God4. Strip away all pride from my life5. Start with the goal of honoring GodThis Week's Challenge:Read Proverbs Chapters 3 & 4 (2x)Memorize Proverbs 3:7-8Pray over each area of your lifeJournal & record God's words to you & your attitude about each areaShare this message
Scripture: Acts 16:9-15Hallmark of God's Chosen:1. Engaging2. Worshiping3. Listening4. Trusting5. ServingBig So What: I may not be the one people are looking for, but I am the one that God has chosen.This Week's Challenge:-Read Acts Chapter 16 (3x)-Memorize Acts 2:17-18-Pray Each point over your life-Ask God which area is He working on in your life-Journal what God is saying to you-Share this message