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Have you ever looked closely at a Christmas nativity scene? You see a familiar cast of characters: Joseph, Mary, Baby Jesus in the middle, shepherds on the left, and three wise men next to the camels. This Christmas, we're asking ourselves: Who were those wise men, really? What did they know about Jesus that we long to understand? In Liquid Church's 2021 Christmas Eve experience, Pastor Tim Lucas shares an inspiring Christmas message about the wondrous moment when God entered our world. Together, we explore the perspective of the wise men who traveled a thousand miles following a mysterious star, all to present three special gifts to a baby born as the King of the World. We pray this family-friendly Christmas experience will fill you and your loved ones with the peace and joy of the Christmas season! Christmas Eve 2021 | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Christmas #ChristmasEve #Christmas2021 #Nativity #Jesus #Wise #NJChurch #TimLucas #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus over 2,000 years ago. This momentous occasion was announced by angels, attended by shepherds, and acknowledged by 3 Wise Men who honored Jesus with gifts. In this message from Liquid Church's Christmas series, The Gift, Pastor Kayra Montanez reflects on the symbolic meaning of the third gift of the Wise Men: Myrrh for Jesus, the suffering servant. Back in Jesus' day, Myrrh was commonly used as an embalming fluid, which is something that was used to treat dead bodies. This is obviously a strange gift to give to a baby - so what is the significance? The truth is, the gift of myrrh foretold that Jesus would be a suffering servant, a baby born with the destiny to die for the sins of the world. This holiday season, whatever troubles or hardships you face, Jesus can relate. We pray that you'll be drawn to surrender your spirit to Jesus in worship for our suffering servant and savior. The Gift | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Jesus #Christmas #TheChristmasStory #Servant #Serve #Savior #Suffering#LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of Jesus over 2,000 years ago. This momentous occasion was announced by angels, attended by shepherds, and acknowledged by 3 Wise Men who honored Jesus with gifts. In this message from Liquid Church's Christmas series, The Gift, Pastor Tim Lucas reflects on the symbolic meaning of frankincense, which is one of the three gifts of the wisemen brought to Jesus knowing he would be the great High Priest. Why bring a baby frankincense? This gift was actually used in the Old Testament days of the Bible to create fragrant incense. Priests would burn frankincense as an offering to God. The sweet-smelling smoke would rise like it was rising up to Heaven, symbolizing the prayers of God's people rising up to God's throne. It's a beautiful image that paints a prophetic picture of who Jesus would be: Our great High Priest who intercedes for His people before God the Father. With Jesus as our High Priest, we can now approach the throne of God as holy and blameless, pure in God our Father's sight. This holiday season, you may feel unworthy, weak or far from God. However, we pray that you'll be drawn to worship Jesus, your High Priest, and boldly approach the throne of God because of the great joy of knowing what He did for you. The Gift | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Christmas #Gift #Priest #HighPriest #Jesus #Wisemen #Frankincense #TheChristmasStory #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In this message from Liquid Church's Christmas series, The Gift, Pastor Tim Lucas and Pastor Kayra Montanez preach together to share three important responses to the reality of Jesus as King. At Christmas, we celebrate the birth of King Jesus over 2,000 years ago. It was announced by angels, attended by shepherds, and acknowledged by Wise Men who honored Jesus with three symbolic gifts. Those gifts were gold for the everlasting King; Frankincense for the Wonderful Counsellor; Myrrh for the Mighty Warrior; and Worship for the Prince of Peace. This Christmas, we'll reflect on the true meaning of each of these gifts and ask ourselves: What will I offer Jesus this Christmas? The Gift | Pastor Tim Lucas & Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Christmas #Gift #King #Jesus #Wisemen #Gold #TheChristmasStory #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In this message from Liquid Church, Pastor Tim Lucas shares the church's vision for 2022. As churches across the country continue to rebuild after the pandemic, we are praising God for carrying us through a hard season. We also realize there is still more ground to take. That's why in 2022, God is calling us to feed the hungry and serve the homeless, pour into our Special Needs ministry, invest in the next generation of college students, and resource struggling churches and church planters throughout the Northeast region. Learn more about Liquid Church's vision for 2022 and how you can support it by watching this message. Vision Sunday 2021 | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Vision #Homelessness #Homeless #SpecialNeeds #Christmas #ChurchPlanters #ChurchGrowth #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares 5 tips to help you learn how to resolve conflict in an emotionally healthy, spiritually mature way. The problem is, a lot of people expect that becoming emotionally mature is natural and just happens over time. The reality is, it takes intentional work to mature out of emotional immaturity and into a mature, healthy way of processing and handling our emotions. Pastor Tim shares that one of the key ways to become an emotionally mature adult is to learn how to resolve conflict in a healthy and Biblically sound way. God's word provides so much wisdom to help us resolve conflict with those around us - whether it be your family, friends, colleagues or otherwise. On the Cross, Jesus broke down the wall of fear and hostility to build a bridge to us and repair our relationship with God. Now, God calls you to do that with others. Do you need to resolve conflict in some area of your life this week? Learn how and follow these steps to help you along the way. How To Resolve Conflict | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Conflict #Restoration #Conflict Resolution #Argument #Marriage #Emotions #Spirituality #Faith #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Do you find yourself burning the candle at both ends? In an American culture of workaholism and passionate drive for success, developing a rhythm of rest is more important than ever. With burnout on the rise, people are coming out of 2020 and going through 2021 feeling overworked, overstressed, and overscheduled. In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares the importance of a Biblical Sabbath, which is God's plan for His children to develop rhythms of rest. Pastor Kayra defines a true, Biblical Sabbath as a 24 hour block of time when you stop both paid and unpaid work to rest, delight in God and contemplate His love for you. The truth is, it's hard to intentionally develop these rhythms of rest when you feel like you're constantly just trying to keep up. So, start by designating a day of the week and setting clear boundaries around your Sabbath. Then, make a list of what energizes your soul and do more of that! Stop striving and worship with a heart of gratitude. As you develop rhythms of rest, we pray that you'll be encouraged to know that even when you get nothing productive done in a day, you are utterly adored by the God of the Universe! How To Develop Rhythms Of Rest | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Rest #Sabbath #Rhythms #Emotions #Spirituality #Faith #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

When we think of grief and loss, we usually imagine the emotions we feel when someone we love dies. But the reality is, there is loss in every stage of life. What is Jesus teaching you as you deal with grief as a Christian? Think about it: You may have lost dreams or influence over your kids. There's also catastrophic feelings of loss when someone we love dies or a relationship ends. The truth is, grief and loss seem to come out of nowhere and interrupt our everyday lives. But the good news is, as Christians we can look to the example of Jesus to learn how to deal with grief and loss in a spiritually healthy way. In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Kayra Montanez examines Jesus' grief in the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26 of the New Testament. Here, we see Jesus didn't bury the pain of knowing what He would go through on the Cross. He brought his pain and feelings of loss to God the Father, surrounded himself with people to support Him and prayerfully processed his pain with God. As you learn how to develop an Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in your life and relationships, we pray the Holy Spirit will spark a spiritual revolution of healing in your life and home. Dealing With Grief As A Christian | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Grief #Loss #Tragedy #Pain #Hurt #Emotions #Spirituality #Prayer #Faith #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

At some point, every Christian hits a wall in their journey with Jesus-- a crisis that's beyond your control. But in His mercy, God can use that wall or situation to transform your character to be more like Christ! In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares what to do when you hit a wall in your faith. Maybe your “wall” is a difficult divorce, the loss of a child, or a longing unfulfilled. Or maybe your spiritual wall is anxiety, depression, or a season where it just feels like God isn't speaking. When crises and tragedies strike, our instincts sometimes are to go around the tough stuff. But Jesus leaves an open invitation to take his hand and journey through the wall and discover a closer, deeper, and more mature walk with Him. As you learn how to develop an Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in your life and relationships, we pray the Holy Spirit will spark a spiritual revolution of healing in your life and home. How To Break Through A Wall In Your Faith Journey | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Tragedy #Relationships #Difficulties #Journey #Discipleship #Breakthrough #GodsProvision #GodsWill #Sacrifice #Surrender #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Did you know? God's choice to birth you into the family you grew up in has a huge influence on your life as a follower of Jesus. However, most Christians aren't really aware of the ways their family dynamics impact them today. Think about it: Are you really aware of how your family dynamics impact you? In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares an example filled with hope from the life of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Joseph experienced three major traumas in his life that impacted him deeply. However, Joseph drew near to God and was empowered by God' grace to put old patterns in the past and live a life set free to be who God created him to be. The truth is, there is no such thing as a perfect family - and Joseph's family was anything but perfect! Whether you grew up in a positive family environment or not, we all have patterns and characteristics taught by our families of origin that we don't want the next generation to repeat. We can show our families grace in light of the pains we face because Jesus showed us grace, too. You don't have to repeat the patterns of generational dysfunctions you may have experienced. As you learn how to develop an Emotionally Healthy Spirituality in your life and relationships, we pray the Holy Spirit will spark a spiritual revolution of healing in your life and home. How Family Dynamics Impact You | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Family #Relationships #Dysfunction #SpiritualHealth #Healing #Obstacles #Overcome #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares 3 obstacles King David overcame, and that we too can overcome, to know ourselves and know God better. The reality is, many Christians fail to examine their interior thoughts, motives and fears. But, when you invite God into your inner life, you invite His Holy Spirit to speak to the depths of your soul. You need to know yourself - and who you were created by God to be - so that you may truly know God. When you take time to listen to God through prayer, silence, and reading the Scriptures, you develop a better sense of your identity as God's beloved child. In this message, we look to the example of King David in 1 Samuel 17. David cut through obstacles of criticism from family, expectations from authority, and intimidation from his enemies, all so he could step into his God-given destiny. Along the way, David lived out a first-hand relationship with God, listening to God and using his unique, God-given gifts to defeat the giants in his life. As you learn how to develop an Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, we pray the Holy Spirit will spark a spiritual revolution in your life! Know Yourself So You May Know God | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Emotions #Health #Spirit #Spiritual #SpiritualLife #SelfAwareness #Obstacles #Overcome #Relationships #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In this message from Liquid Church's Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pastor Tim Lucas leads us to examine why emotionally unhealthy spirituality is a problem in our relationships with God and each other. Get ready: We're taking a deep dive with Jesus under the iceberg of our lives to listen for the Holy Spirit speaking in the depths! You see, we're all made up of layers that exist beneath the surface of our lives - kind of like how 90% of an iceberg is hidden underwater. Below the surface lies our hidden motives, fears, jealousies, sadness and anger. This is the side that usually comes out in times of stress or pressure. However, instead of living emotionally unhealthy lives, Jesus wants access to us in this area of our lives so he can transform our inner world! This message takes a closer look at 1 Samuel 15 in the Old Testament of the Bible to identify symptoms of emotionally unhealthy spirituality in King Saul's life. As you learn and take a closer look at your own life beneath the iceberg, don't lose hope. Instead, invite God under the iceberg of your life to speak into the depths of your soul. As you do this, we pray the Holy Spirit will spark a spiritual revolution in your life. The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Emotions #Health #Spirit #Spiritual #SpiritualLife #Anger #Fear #Relationships #Anxiety #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus has an intense, emotional reaction when in Jerusalem for the Jewish festival of Passover. See, in Jesus' day, the Temple was the place where Jewish people could come to be close to God and worship Him. However, instead of being a center for religious life, the Temple had become corrupt; It became a shopping mall where people were exchanging money and bargaining with each other. This is why Jesus had righteous anger - and it even triggered Him to overturn tables! In this message from Liquid Church, Pastor Tim Lucas asks us to make this Bible lesson personal: What tables need overturning in our own lives? What is distracting you from getting close to God and worshipping Him with your whole heart? This display of Jesus' righteous anger shows us that he cared enough about our faith to clear a path for all to be with God. This message is the introduction to Liquid Church's 8-week Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Groups Series. Don't settle for a superficial faith that skims the surface - dive deeper in community to discover the story God's writing with your life! To explore Groups meeting online or in-person, visit LiquidChurch.com/Groups. Why Jesus Had Righteous Anger | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Anger #RighteousAnger #Distractions #Distracted #SmallGroups #Community #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

In the Gospel of Luke, we see Jesus tell his followers this: “The Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the Harvest, therefore, to send out his workers into the field.” Jesus wasn't a farmer, but he uses a farming analogy to tell his disciples, or ministry partners, that there are not enough people to do the work of the Kingdom. But instead of asking his disciples to work harder and take no breaks, he tells them that they should ask God through prayer to send out workers and volunteers to share the good news of the Gospel. At Liquid Church, we know ministry is best done in teams. Christianity is not a solo sport, and life is actually better in community. So, this Homecoming season at Liquid Church, we're praying daily for God to send volunteers to serve on Dream Teams to rebuild our church and welcome new guests. We have a big goal to Saturate the State of New Jersey with the Gospel of Jesus Christ - and we can't do that alone. To explore ways you can use your gifts and skills to serve with us, visit LiquidChurch.com/DreamTeam. The Harvest Is Plentiful, But The Workers Are Few | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Serve #Volunteer #Rebuild #Reopen #FreshStart #Homecoming #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

New Jersey was dealt a huge blow in September 2021 when Hurricane Ida swept through the state. There are so many families and neighbors hurting from the catastrophic flooding who are wondering how they will survive this hurricane. But, this message is for everyone, because we ALL get rained on. We all have tragic moments that make us cry and question our faith - the very foundation we're living on. It could be the Hurricane of Covid, an Economic Hurricane, a Racial Hurricane, and sometimes we get hit with one storm after another. But, let us assure you that through any storm, you can stand strong when the foundation of your faith in Christ is solid! How To Survive A Hurricane | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #HurricaneIda #Survive #Rebuild #Reopen #FreshStart #Homecoming #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

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In this message from Liquid Church, Youth Pastor Jonathan Wilson shares that the bravery he sees in Generation Z takes them one step closer to changing the world. But how? We learn in the Old Testament of the Bible that Moses prepared Joshua to follow his God-given purpose of leading God's people to the Promised Land. Likewise, today, every student is just one caring adult away from unleashing their God-given potential. We live in such a complex time that most adults instinctively want to protect the next generation from its dangers. But, we need to shift our perspective and realize that God has placed an explosive power and potential in Gen Z that has the ability to impact our world for the glory of Christ. That means Gen Z needs to be UNLEASHED upon the world - not shielded from it. Student Takeover | Pastor Jonathan Wilson | Liquid Church #GenZ #GenerationZ #Brave #Bravery #WorldChangers #StudentTakeover #Faith #God #Christianity #NextGen #LiquidChurch #JonathanWilson

As part of Liquid Church's annual At The Movies series, in this message Pastor Kayra Montanez shares the spiritual themes for faith, patience, and pursuing dreams found throughout the movie In The Heights. Based on the musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Quiara Alegria Hudes, the film is a celebration of Latino and Latina culture in the U.S. and follows the hopes and dreams of a vibrant, tight-knit immigrant community in the Washington Heights, New York neighborhood. At The Movies is an annual series by Liquid Church where we explore the truths behind Hollywood's greatest movies and TV shows. Scripture says that Jesus taught in parables, which were short stories that contained spiritual truths. We pray that this fun message series will help you connect to God's word! "This message features short clips from the critically acclaimed film In The Heights, which was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and is in theaters and streaming on HBO Max. No copyright is claimed for In the Heights, and we assert that use of the short clips within this sermon is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright law.” At The Movies 2021 Series | Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #InTheHeights #WashingtonHeights #Patience #Faith #Family #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

As part of Liquid Church's annual At The Movies series, in this message guest speaker Pastor Justin Kendrick from Vox Church shares spiritual themes found throughout the movie Soul. The animated movie's story follows a middle school music teacher named Joe Gardner, who seeks to reunite his soul and body after they are accidentally separated before his big break as a jazz musician. At The Movies is an annual series by Liquid Church where we explore the truths behind Hollywood's greatest movies and TV shows. Scripture says that Jesus taught in parables, which were short stories that contained spiritual truths. We pray that this fun message series will help you connect to God's word! "This message features short clips from the critically acclaimed film Soul, which was released by Walt Disney Pictures and produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It is streaming exclusively on Disney+. No copyright is claimed for Soul and we assert that use of the short clips within this sermon is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright law.” At The Movies 2021 Series | Justin Kendrick | Liquid Church #Soul #Disney #Pixar #Purpose #Faith #Family #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

As part of Liquid Church's annual At The Movies series, in this message Pastor Tim Lucas highlights spiritual themes found throughout the suspense thrillers A Quiet Place Part I and A Quiet Place Part II. While you may be skeptical thinking that thriller movies featuring aliens hunting a family from Upstate New York would be anything but scary... think again! From the family making sacrifices to save a tiny, defenseless baby, to elevating a young woman with a disability and even featuring an ultimate act of sacrificial love, there is so much to find when you watch these movies from a spiritual lense. Don't be mistaken - this is a thriller, so it is an intense movie not suitable for young kids - but the overarching themes of family and faith, hope and sacrifice, and the bravery of risking your life to save people from desperate situations make these movies redemption stories. At The Movies is an annual series by Liquid Church where we explore the truths behind Hollywood's greatest movies and TV shows. Scripture says that Jesus taught in parables, which were short stories that contained spiritual truths. We pray that this fun message series will help you connect to God's word! "This message features short clips from the critically acclaimed films A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, which were produced by Paramount Pictures and are streaming on Paramount+. No copyright is claimed for A Quiet Place or A Quiet Place II, and we assert that use of the short clips within this sermon is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright law.” At The Movies 2021 Series | Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #AQuietPlace #AQuietPlace2 #Silence #Family #Solitude #TimLucas #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Nothing moves the human spirit like the stories we see on our screens! But is there a spiritual point to what we watch? Take the Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso. In the show, main character Ted is an American football coach who takes on a new role with the English Premier League - which means now, he's coaching soccer, and he knows nothing about it. In part 1 of Liquid Church's annual At The Movies series, guest speaker Zach Taylor shares how main character Ted responds to all his critics, enemies and even his own team in a way that echoes the humility and compassion of Christ. In the face of opposition, Ted is kind, compassionate, forgiving, and truly cares for the team he coaches. While Ted's fans, his team, and even the owner of the team think he is a joke, He doesn't let criticism offend him. The truth is, when others hurt you or offend you, Satan, the enemy of your souls, would love for you to remain offended. Why? Because then, you'll never actually become effective in sharing God's love and the hope of Christ with the world. At The Movies is an annual series by Liquid Church where we explore the truths behind Hollywood's greatest movies and TV shows. We pray that this fun and powerful series will help you connect to God's word! "This message features short clips from the critically acclaimed streaming television series, Ted Lasso available on Apple TV+. No copyright is claimed for Ted Lasso and we assert that use of the short clips within this sermon is permissible under fair use principles in U.S. copyright law. At The Movies 2021 Series | Zach Taylor | Liquid Church #TedLasso #AtTheMovies #Kindness #Compassion #Humility #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

What's keeping you from having peace of mind? Do worries and anxieties about your life or those you love weigh you down? The truth is, your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts, and you can't have a positive life when you have a negative mind. In this message from part 4 of Liquid Church's series, Mastermind, Pastor Kayra Montanez highlights how to have peace of mind by sharing the neuroscience at work and the spiritual ways God gives His children peace of mind. We turn to the words of wisdom the Apostle Paul shares with us in Philippians 4:7 to find that prayer should be our first defense when it comes to fighting for a peaceful thought life. Even when Paul was locked in a Roman prison, Paul knew that it is possible to have peace of mind that comes from God despite whatever life circumstances we find ourselves in. Whatever is keeping you from having peace of mind today, remember this: If it's big enough to worry about, it's big enough to pray about. While anxiety may come from a perceived loss of control, you can surrender control to God and find peace knowing that your Savior is trustworthy and faithful. Mastermind Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #PeaceOfMind #Peace #Anxiety #Worry #MentalHealth #NegativeThoughts #PositiveThoughts #Thinking #ThoughtProcess #Scripture #Mastermind #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Ever wonder how different people can respond to the same situation in seemingly opposite ways? The truth is, the lense through which you look at life changes the way you see the world. It's all about your frame of mind. If you look at life through a negative filter, you'll always see the worst. But, if you take captive your thoughts like the Apostle Paul calls Christians to do, you can start looking at life through the perspective of Christ. This is called reframing. But how exactly do you change your frame of mind when it comes naturally to you? In this message from part 3 of Liquid Church's series, Mastermind, Pastor Tim Lucas highlights 3 practical steps we can take to reframe our relationships and challenging situations in life. In order to look at our circumstances with a Gospel perspective, we'll need to start by thanking God for what didn't happen. The truth is, some of God's greatest gifts can be unanswered prayers! We can practice pre-framing, too, which is deciding how you'll look at a situation in advance, before you even enter the situation at hand. Finally, look for God's goodness right where you are. Your mind will always find what it's looking for - so instead of looking for what's wrong in your world, look for God at work. He is there with you through it all! Mastermind Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Thoughts #MentalHealth #Outlook #Perspective #NegativeThoughts #PositiveThoughts #Thinking #ThoughtProcess #Scripture #Mastermind #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Have you been living in a cycle of toxic thought patterns? The truth is, our brains can be a battlefield at times. However, you don't need to submit to negative thinking. When anxiety, fear and depression hit, there is a way to healing and victory. Throughout the New Testament, the Apostle Paul teaches us that there is a renewal process for our minds. We really can retrain our brains away from toxic thoughts and meditate on positive thoughts that give life. In this message from part 2 of Liquid Church's series, Mastermind, Pastor Kayra Montanez highlights 3 things we can put into practice to train our brains and change our lives. Replace your rut of negative thoughts by digging a trench of truth with God's word. Then, write it, think it, and profess that truth until you believe it. It may take time and it won't be easy, but when you follow this process, you will create new thought patterns that God will use to renew your mind and transform your life. Mastermind Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Thoughts #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #NegativeThoughts #PositiveThoughts #Thinking #ThoughtProcess #Meditate #Scripture #Mastermind #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Too often we're prisoners to our own thoughts: Those voices telling us to worry, that we aren't good enough, or that we can't ever change our behavior. Do you feel trapped by anxiety? Pastor Craig Groeschel says that “Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts.” This means that what you think about the most can actually come out in your life. But, when we live in God's truth, we can wage war on the toxic thoughts that hold us down. We can take captive our negative thoughts and replace them with God's truth to win the war in our minds. In this message from part 1 of Liquid Church's series, Mastermind, Pastor Tim Lucas identifies some of the mental strongholds that hold us back and offers a tool to break them. We pray that, through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, this message helps you retrain your brain to become the person God designed you to be. Mastermind Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Thoughts #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Thinking #ThoughtProcess #Meditate #Scripture #Mastermind #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Do you feel like your passion for life has been stolen? Or has your passion for God and the cause of Christ faded? The truth is, the last year and a half took a lot out of us. When passion flees, that's because passion is more of an emotional response that usually occurs when something is new or exciting. Zeal, on the other hand, is more of an energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of something meaningful, like a great cause or important objective. What passion neglects, zeal protects. In this message from part 5 of Liquid Church's series, Renovate, guest Pastor Stephen Francis reflects on what happens after Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem after rebuilding the city's walls. Upon his return, Nehemiah found that the temple of God had been neglected, and the people of Jerusalem had lost their spiritual fervor for the Lord. If you feel like your spiritual passion for God has disappeared, we pray this message from Pastor Stephen Francis will help you develop a zeal for God that does not fade. Renovate Series | Pastor Stephen Francis | Liquid Church #Renovate #Restoration #Opposition #Perseverance #Persevere #Courage #Nehemiah #Rebuild #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Have you ever given up just before you completed a project? If not, have you ever been tempted to? The truth is, anytime you try to step out of your comfort zone and accomplish something great, you will likely face some kind of opposition. If you're trying to renovate your life, it takes time and energy. If you're trying to finish a race, you become tired and may feel defeated. Don't throw in the towel just before the finish line. Instead, embrace the power of perseverance as you pursue your God-given goal. In this message from part 4 of Liquid Church's series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas reflects on Nehemiah's journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. When progress on this massive project was going well, Nehemiah faced a series of opposition. While Nehemiah's enemies tried to distract and discredit him, God gave Nehemiah discernment and perseverance to stay focused and complete the task at hand. Like Nehemiah, we can learn to say no to the distractions and temptations that come from the Enemy of our souls. If God has given you a burden to fulfill, we pray this message will encourage you to stand strong and persevere to the finish line. Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Renovate #Restoration #Opposition #Perseverance #Persevere #Courage #Nehemiah #Rebuild #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

If you have a God-given burden on your heart, at some point you will likely face opposition on the path to reach your goal. It is true that when God's work is done, the devil doesn't like it. The enemy of our souls, Satan, will do everything he can to try and stop you. We may face opposition from others who criticize us, or sometimes we face internal, spiritual opposition in the form of doubt, discouragement, and defeat. However, Nehemiah in the Old Testament of the Bible provides a great example for us of how we can stand up to opposition and persevere for the glory of God. In this message from part 3 of Liquid Church's series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas reflects on Nehemiah's journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. Likewise, if you desire to renovate your world, whether it be your marriage, career, your health, etc… Take heart. Be encouraged. God is with you in the face of opposition. As you watch this message, we pray that you will be encouraged to stand strong, to courageously persevere and pursue the God-given burden on your heart. Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Renovate #Restoration #Opposition #Perseverance #Persevere #Courage #Nehemiah #Rebuild #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Do you have a God-given goal in your heart, but struggle to know when or how to start taking action towards it? In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we learn from an ordinary guy with extraordinary faith how he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. Like Nehemiah, God is calling you to take action for the burdens he has given you. What is he asking you to stand up and do courageously? In this message from part 2 of Liquid Church's series, Renovate, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how you can begin taking action for the cause of Christ in your home, your world, your career, and in God's church. We see that Nehemiah wasn't a powerful man in his day - but he didn't need to be the best. Rather, like Nehemiah, we just need to care the most to take action toward the goals God has placed on our hearts. As we renovate our worlds, we also need to lean on God for patience. We need to trust His perfect timing! Last, God-given goals require careful planning to reach them. You can pray AND plan as you let God into the process and journey. As you watch this message, we pray that you will see God at work as you take action in your life for His purposes. As you courageously act on the burden He has placed in you, remember that God has the power to help you complete it! Renovate Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez| Liquid Church #Renovate #Restoration #Action #TakeAction #Courage #Nehemiah #Rebuild #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

What's broken in our world that breaks your heart? Is there anything in your own life that is broken and needs fixing? Whether that's your marriage, your career, or your family life… The truth is, God can turn some of the biggest burdens on your heart into a blessing beyond your own life. It's by his power that we can move forward and rebuild after a tragedy. In fact, that's exactly what God did with Nehemiah. In this message from the kickoff of Liquid Church's series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas shares wisdom from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah to help you rebuild your life when times get tough. Watch and learn from Nehemiah's incredible example of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days. We pray this message will help you discover God's plan to renovate your heart and home! Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Renovate #Restoration #Brokenness #Prayer #Nehemiah #Rebuild #Healing #FreshStart #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

What comes to mind when you think of mercy? Often, the qualities of forgiveness and compassion are what we think of first. However, there is so much more to mercy that we can incorporate into our daily lives. In this message from Part 4 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares 5 facets to God’s mercy - and how we can show it to others. Based on The Beatitudes - or beautiful attitudes - from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. On the Cross, with outstretched arms, Jesus extended the ultimate act of mercy to forgive us of our sins. Watch this message to learn how we can follow Christ’s example by showing mercy to those we love. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Mercy #Forgiveness #lessing #Grace #Sympathy #Compassion #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Has anyone ever openly challenged or opposed your faith? Or, do you often feel repressed speaking up for your beliefs in a secular culture? The truth is, Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:10 say “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” In this message from the conclusion of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 4 ways to handle opposition to our faith. The truth is, facing opposition with courage makes us more like Jesus. If you face repression of your faith as a Christian, it can actually help deepen your faith, because faith often grows in the face of conflict. Based on The Beatitudes - or beautiful attitudes - from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. Part of that Crazy Happy life means standing firm in your faith even when faced with opposition or repression. Watch this message to learn how you can follow Christ’s example of faithful perseverance. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Opposition #Oppression #Faith #Conflict #Perseverance #Values #Beliefs #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Are you currently experiencing conflict in a relationship? At some point, it’s inevitable that we will all face broken or hurting relationships: Whether that’s in your marriage, conflict with a co-worker, or conflict with friends or family. Thankfully, there are action steps that God lays out for us in Scripture we can take to restore or repair relationships that are in trouble. In this message from Part 6 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares 6 steps to help you fix a broken relationship. God’s word in the Bible shows us that how we relate to God is actually connected to how we relate to others. Scripture says in 1 John 4:20 that “if someone says “I love God” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?” Based on The Beatitudes - or beautiful attitudes - from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. Part of that Crazy Happy life means restoring relationships that are broken. Watch this message to learn how you can follow Christ’s example of a ministry of reconciliation. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Relationships #Conflict #Healing #ConflictResolution #Peace #Marriage #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #TimLucas #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Is there someone in your life that demonstrates integrity well? While our world often looks at the outward appearance of how things seem to be, God looks at the heart. As Christians, living a life of integrity matters to God. In this message from Part 5 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 4 things that contribute to becoming a person of integrity. To live your life with integrity means you live above reproach. You have character. You are honest and upright. Integrity means all aspects of your life are integrated - not compartmentalized. While we don’t always get this right, integrity ultimately means that you are consistent in your values and behaviors. You’re the same person at home as you are at work and church and everywhere in between. Based on The Beatitudes - or beautiful attitudes - from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. Watch this message to learn how you can follow Christ’s example of a life lived with integrity. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Integrity #PureHeart #Honesty #Upright #Honor #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

This Mother’s Day weekend, moms - and dads - across the nation are wrestling with burnout. Do you feel lethargic all the time? Overwhelmed? Do you feel like you haven’t stopped running the treadmill of life all year long trying to parent through a pandemic? If you are tired from the pressure of parenting through the last year, then Pastor Kayra Montanez of Liquid Church has a message for you. In this message about Parenting Beyond Burnout, Pastor Kayra shares 3 things you can start going right now to help you get up from a place of languishing, to parenting with purpose again. So, whether you are a single parent who feels knocked down, a full-time worker also juggling homeschooling, or are just so exhausted from all that the pandemic has taken from you and your family this year, then God has a word of encouragement for you this Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day 2021 | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #MothersDay #Mom #Parenting #Moms #Encouragement #Family #Burnout #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #KayraMontanez #Christianity #ChristianChurch

The Beatitudes from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount reveal God’s plan for discovering happiness where we least expect it. Ultimately, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. But when we read Scripture like Matthew 5:6, which says “Blessed are the meek '' then Jesus' wisdom makes many of us scratch our heads. That’s because, in our culture, we’re taught that meekness is weakness. But that’s not true in Christ’s Kingdom. Actually, meekness is defined as strength under control. In this message from Part 3 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor and Author Daniel Fusco leads us through a powerful guest message all about how to find the deep happiness we all crave through God’s perfect and often countercultural plan. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Daniel Fusco | Liquid Church #Meek #Meekness #Righteousness #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #DanielFusco #Christianity #ChristianChurch

How can you be blessed when your heart is breaking? The truth is, God specializes in broken hearts. Contrary to what you may think, God doesn’t actually expect you to be happy all the time. In fact, the shortest verse of the Bible, John 11:35, tells us “Jesus wept”. So how do you deal with grief and loss in a way that is healthy? As a Christian, God is with you, can emphasize with your pain, and will walk with you through it. You’re not alone as you experience pain and mourn losses. In this message from Part 2 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Tim Lucas leads us through the Beatitudes from one of Jesus’ most famous messages, the Sermon on the Mount. It is in this passage that Jesus teaches us the keys to living a blessed life beyond our circumstances. Watch this message for help discovering God’s plan to bless those who mourn. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Grief #Grieving #Loss #Pain #Hurt #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

How can you be blessed when your heart is breaking? The truth is, God specializes in broken hearts. Contrary to what you may think, God doesn’t actually expect you to be happy all the time. In fact, the shortest verse of the Bible, John 11:35, tells us “Jesus wept”. So how do you deal with grief and loss in a way that is healthy? As a Christian, God is with you, can emphasize with your pain, and will walk with you through it. You’re not alone as you experience pain and mourn losses. In this message from Part 2 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Tim Lucas leads us through the Beatitudes from one of Jesus’ most famous messages, the Sermon on the Mount. It is in this passage that Jesus teaches us the keys to living a blessed life beyond our circumstances. Watch this message for help discovering God’s plan to bless those who mourn. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Grief #Grieving #Loss #Pain #Hurt #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Is it really possible to find happiness in hard times? At best, what fleeting happiness we find tends to disappear in never-ending responsibilities, stressful deadlines, and mindless scrolling. However, the Bible tells us that we can have joy in all circumstances (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). But, how do we find that joy, practically speaking, when life gets hard? In this message from Part 1 of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Tim Lucas introduces us to the Beatitudes from one of Jesus’ most famous messages, the Sermon on the Mount. It is in this passage that Jesus teaches us the keys to living a blessed life beyond our circumstances. Inspired by the book Crazy Happy by Daniel Fusco, watch this message to discover God’s plan for you to reach the deep happiness we all crave. Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Happy #Happiness #Joy #CrazyHappy #Beatitudes #SermonOnTheMount #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Ever been in a situation where your values were threatened? In the Old Testament Bible story of Daniel 6, the prophet Daniel found his values threatened to the point of death. For centuries following this instance, many Christians around the world have also had their faith threatened. So, how do you stand for your values in the face of opposition? In this message from Part 5 of Liquid Church’s The Daniel Dilemma Series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares three “Lessons from the Lion Tamer”. Daniel’s faith was put in the spotlight, as He was known among Babylon as a faithful follower of God. In the Lion’s Den where his faith was tested, Daniel’s private devotion was put on public display as God rescued him from danger. While we don’t always see God’s rescue in this life, we know from the resurrection of Jesus Christ that Christians will be delivered in the life to come. So, when your values are threatened, will you stand on your principles like Daniel did? This 5-part message series from Liquid Church is perfect for Small Group study. So, watch this message to learn how you, too, can stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. The Daniel Dilemma Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #Faith #Fearless #Fear #Prayer #PrayerLife #Principles #Values #TakeAStand #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Ever hear the expression “The writing is on the wall”? It’s something we say when a situation becomes so serious that everyone can see a disaster is coming. Or, wonder how “knee knocking” came to represent fear? Both of these phrases actually originate from the Old Testament book of Daniel in the Bible, when God provided warning signs that disaster was coming upon the ancient empire of Babylon. In this message from Part 4 of Liquid Church’s The Daniel Dilemma Series, Pastor Tim Lucas walks us through the prophetic chapter of Daniel 5. We learn that Babylon was known for pride and pleasure: Characteristics that are also glorified in our culture today. This powerful and unusual chapter of the Bible calls us to open our modern-day eyes to recognize warning signs of disaster, both in our nation and in our own personal lives. Ultimately, it’s not too late to turn to Christ. When any nation repents of their sin and turns to the Lord, God is good to forgive sin and heal the land. This 5-part message series from Liquid Church is perfect for Small Group study. So, watch this message to learn how you, too, can stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. The Daniel Dilemma Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church | #Disaster #Judgement #Judge #Character #Fate #Prophecy #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #TimLucas #PastorTimLucas #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Let’s face it: In our modern culture, Christians have gotten a bad reputation for judging rather than loving. You may even wonder how to show God’s love to others when the values of the culture seem so different from the values of your faith. However, God’s Church should be famous for loving well! Rather than being known for judgement and creating enemies, Christians should be known for kindness, compassion, empathy, and caring for the poor and justice. In this message from Part 3 of Liquid Church’s The Daniel Dilemma Series, Pastor Nithin Thompson provides Christians with four steps to balance God’s law with God’s love. In the book of Daniel, we see countless examples of how the prophet Daniel and his friends stood firm in their values while living in a culture that tested their faith. Daniel’s goal was to win hearts, not arguments. He picked his battles. Daniel knew you have to connect with people in relationships before you can correct their actions. Ultimately, Daniel played the long game to love well, covering all his relationships and conversations with wisdom and tact. This 5-part message series from Liquid Church is perfect for Small Group study. So, watch this message to learn how you, too, can stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. The Daniel Dilemma Series | Pastor Nithin Thompson | Liquid Church | #Love #Grace #Faith #Influence #Judgement #Judge #Perseverance #Daniel #Culture #Compromise #NJ #NewJersey #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

It’s hard to know when to stand firm when your faith is under fire. Sticking to the convictions of your faith takes moral courage. We want to stand firm on God’s truth, but we’re also called to love others with the grace of Jesus. Is it possible to do both in a culture of compromise? In this message from Part 2 of Liquid Church’s The Daniel Dilemma Series, Pastor Tim Lucas guides us through Daniel 3. In this famous Bible passage, we learn from the courageous example of the prophet Daniel and his friends. Together, they persevered in a corrupt culture that closely resembles our modern culture — and emerged as an influential force in God’s plan to redeem all that is broken. This inspiring message reminds us that if you stand for nothing, you’ll fall for everything. While standing up and speaking up for God can be challenging, if we keep our hearts pure and our words seasoned with grace, we can trust God with the outcome. This 5-part message series from Liquid Church is perfect for Small Group study. So, watch this message to learn how you, too, can stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. The Daniel Dilemma Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church | #Faith #Culture #Compromise #Worship #Grace #Truth #Daniel #Perseverance #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Culture will always create a conflict for Christians. On one hand, we want to stand firm on God’s Truth. But we’re also called to love others with the Grace of Jesus. Is it possible to balance both? In this message from Part 1 of Liquid Church’s The Daniel Dilemma Series, Pastor Tim Lucas introduces us to a young man who was forced to live in a fast-changing and godless society - the prophet Daniel. See, Daniel persevered in a corrupt culture that closely resembles our modern culture — and emerged as an influential force in God’s plan to redeem all that is broken. This 5-part message series from Liquid Church is perfect for Small Group study. So, watch this message to learn how you, too, can stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. The Daniel Dilemma Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church | #Faith #Culture #Compromise #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #TimLucas #Christianity #ChristianChurch

The Daily, a popular New York Times podcast, defined the word ``cancel' 'as a total disinvestment in something.” In today’s cancel culture, we often see a public outcry for accountability that quickly becomes a call for atonement. While accountability is absolutely needed, the culture can become a mob out for blood, like the Pharisees of ancient days. This concept of cancel culture has no doubt trickled into our individual relationships, too, and contributed to the divided world we live in now. Watch this message from Part 4 of Liquid Church’s Relationship Goals series to learn how we can adapt to our current culture without adopting its values. Pastor Kayra Montanez provides Christians with 3 practical steps to live in the tension when we see a post or hear opinions that we don’t like or agree with. Living like Jesus in a cancel culture isn’t going to be easy, because it involves loving our enemies. So, the next time you feel tempted to join the mob, remember that Jesus did just the opposite for you. Relationship Goals Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church #RelationshipGoals #CancelCulture #Cancel #Grace #Justice #Mercy #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch #NJChurch

Have you ever wondered if you married the wrong person? Or are you struggling to find hope that God can heal your marriage? In this message from Part 1 of Liquid Church’s “Relationship Goals” series, Pastor Tim Lucas argues that according to the Bible, EVERYONE marries the wrong person! How can that be? Well, every relationship is between two sinners. But, there is still hope for our relationships. See, when you admit to yourself that sin makes you and your partner incompatible from the start, you are set FREE to embrace the one you’re committed to: With all their weaknesses and flaws. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or single again, join us to learn how to make right what the world has gotten wrong about relationships. If God can raise His son Jesus from the dead, he certainly can breathe new life into your relationship. Watch this message to see for yourself how God can heal your marriage. Relationship Goals Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #RelationshipGoals #Relationships #Marriage #ChristianMarriage #Dating #ChristianDating #Single #Singleness #Romance #Family #NJChurch #TimLucas #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Has God ever spoken to you through a dream? For some, this is a way God speaks to you regularly. For the rest of us, this sounds weird. However, throughout the Bible we do see God gives prophetic dreams and visions to many of His children, including Joseph in Genesis and Paul in Acts. If prophetic dreams are an area of your faith journey that is unfamiliar to you, listen to this message from Part 3 of Liquid Church’s “Dream Again” series to learn the basics. Whether God gives you a prophetic dream or another person speaks a word over you from a dream or vision, we believe that God can still move through dreams today. In this message, Pastor Nithin Thompson explains three reasons why God gives prophetic dreams and words from Himself to His children, and provides four guardrails to help us discern whether a dream is a prophetic word from God, or just a normal, everyday dream. When it comes to prophecy and prophetic dreams, remember that the Holy Spirit is at the center. God speaks into our lives through prayer and Scripture, but He can also speak to you through dreams and visions. Don’t be overwhelmed - just be open to His leading. Dream Again Series | Pastor Nithin Thompson | Liquid Church #Dreams #Prophesy #Prophetic Dream #Prophetic #GodGivenDream #DreamAgain #NJChurch #NithinThompson #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Ever have a God-given dream, but feel like you keep facing setbacks? Maybe these setbacks make it feel like you’ll never reach your God-given purpose. See, when God reveals a dream for your life, it attracts enemy attention. Your bold dreams may attract haters who criticize you or put you down. However, God can restore your dream. While the devil has a plot, God has a plan to help you dream again! In this message from Part 2 of Liquid Church’s “Dream Again” series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares how God can restore your dreams, just like he restored the dream of Joseph in Genesis. You see, Joseph was a man of God who was given a bold, God-sized dream as a teenager, but Joseph faced opposition from all sides before his dream came true 13 years later. Through all Joseph’s testing and all God’s delays, He never lost faith and kept trusting God. He knew that if God gave him the vision, He’d give him the provision to reach his dream and God-given purpose. What dreams do you long for God to restore? Watch this message from Liquid Church to learn how God turned Joseph's setbacks into a set-up for his comeback - and can do the same for you! Dream Again Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Dreams #Goals #Purpose #GodGivenDream #GodGivenPurpose #Genesis #Joseph #DreamAgain #NJChurch #TimLucas #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

Have you ever experienced a lost or broken dream? Maybe last year your goals got pushed aside or put on pause. However, you have a fresh opportunity now to grab hold of your God-given purpose. God still sees greatness in you and wants to help you Dream Again! In this message from Part 1 of Liquid Church’s “Dream Again” series, Pastor Tim Lucas shares 5 specific qualities of God-given dreams based on the life of Joseph in Genesis. You see, Joseph was a man of God that God gave a bold dream to as a teenager, but Joseph faced opposition from all sides before his dream came true 13 years later. Through all Joseph’s testing and all God’s delays, He kept his faith that God would provide a way to make it happen. Like Joseph, together, we can move beyond the grief of broken dreams and enter into a brighter future! So, what dreams has God given you? Watch this message from Liquid Church and see how you can open yourself up to God’s dreams and purpose for your life. Dream Again Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Dreams #Goals #Purpose #GodGivenDream #GodGivenPurpose #DreamAgain #NJChurch #TimLucas #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch

When it comes to your relationship with God, we all sit in one of three chairs. Is your faith committed, compromised or conflicted? That's how you can tell which chair you’ve chosen. Depending on where you sit, you are either growing in your faith, compromising with the values of the culture, or in conflict with God. Which chair will you choose? In this message from Liquid Church, Pastor Nithin Thompson reminds us that no matter where we sit today, we can choose a new chair - and find hope along the way. You don’t have to live your life in compromise or unbelief - you can stand, like Joshua did in the Old Testament, and impact generations to come. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” - Joshua 24:15 Pastor Nithin Thompson | Liquid Church | Choose Your Chair #Grace #Apathy #Christian #Generations #Compromise #Faith #Joshua24 #NJChurch #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #NithinThompson #Christianity #ChristianChurch

2020 has been one broken year: From a global pandemic, to racial unrest, economic turmoil, remote learning, unemployment, election drama… the list goes on! The Christmas season may make you feel like your life is too broken for God to use you for His purposes. If that’s you, then you’ll be encouraged to know that God actually PREFERS to use broken people. When we’re broken, God gets the glory… and the world gets to see the beauty and love of Jesus in a new light! In this message from Liquid Church’s 2020 Christmas Eve services, Pastor Tim Lucas shares about the beauty of our brokenness found in 2 Corinthians 4 in the New Testament of the Bible. In this passage, the apostle Paul shares how we can have an unbreakable faith that sustains us through difficult and dangerous times. If you long to learn how God could use you in your brokenness, listen to this message for biblical encouragement and real-life examples of God’s redemption of broken people. Christmas Eve 2020 | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church #Brokenness #Broken #BeautifullyBroken #ChristmasEve #Christmas2020 #NJChurch #TimLucas #NewJerseyChurch #LiquidChurch #Christianity #ChristianChurch