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Life with Jesus is one that brings about freedom and change. A relationship with God is life changing, and it's something you should be excited to share with those who don't yet know Him. In this talk, Pastor Mark shares the importance of praying for your "one" and how it can help change their life!**********

3 pastors from three different states answer the questions that YOU submitted! This video was recorded live on Twitch where our chat got to talk to us about these topics. We have some really practical, biblical advice in this Q&A that applies to many different areas of life.00:00 – Welcome & Introduction05:55 – Q&A Begins06:04 – How Does God Judge Those With Severe Mental Illness or Impairments?18:06 – How Can We Apply the Bible to Knowing Others and Being Known in Community?34:05 – Can a Mental Health Diagnosis Become an Excuse?49:46 – How Should Christians Deal With Fear Over Privacy, Rights & Society?58:53 – Closing Thoughts & Prayer**********

Do you constantly feel like you run out of time, yet spend hours scrolling, streaming, or grinding in video games? In a world obsessed with content and hyper-productivity, most of us aren't suffering from a lack of time—we're suffering from a lack of intentionality. In Part 4 of our Applied Wisdom collection, Pastor Mark breaks down Psalm 90 to confront the brevity of life and challenge the lie that we "don't have time" for what matters most. We make time for the things we actually want to have time for. If you are tired of watching your life evaporate into a backslash played log, this message offers three actionable, biblical steps to budget your time and live with purpose.**********

We got to have a Q&A with longtime streamer, JateLIVE. In this conversation style video, we asked Jate about his story and experiences over the last several years while reaching people on Twitch with the Good News about Jesus.**********

Dr. Steven (DrLevelUp) breaks down what the Bible actually says about financial freedom, budgeting, consumer debt, and handling money anxiety. Drawing lessons from Chrono Trigger, but more importantly the books of Matthew, Luke, and Proverbs from the Bible, we explore how to stop wasting your "elixirs" and start managing your resources with intentionality.**********

If your relationships feel harder than they should, or you are struggling to navigate big decisions like finances, raising children, or rebuilding trust after hurt, this video is for you.Living in a digital world means we get endless opinions on love and marriage, but very little actual wisdom. In this message, Pastor Mark and his wife, Jenn, dive into applied biblical wisdom for real-life relationships. Drawing from Proverbs and 13 years of navigating marriage as complete opposites, they answer live community questions on spiritual leadership, financial budgeting, communication, and setting boundaries with grace.**********

What should you do when you experience suffering or hardship? Is there a difference between what we should do in difficult circumstances, and what we see as being typical human nature? Pastor Mark closes out our series on the study of the book of James with a talk on how to respond to suffering in our life.**********

As we draw near to the end of our study of the book of James, Pastor Andy leads us through a study of some of James chapter 5. One of the major themes from this chapter is that of patience and endurance. Have you allowed God to work in your life to produce these attributes? Do you want to? Let's talk about it!**********

Guest speaker Pastor Matthew Murphy joins us this week as we continue our study in the book of James! He share some insight from the Word of God on what happens when we trade the good, holy, and eternal gifts that God has for us for the temporary, and earthly things of this world. **********

As we continue in our study of the book of James, Pastor Dalton walks us through why we aren't the main character in our life. When we claim Jesus as Lord and Savior, there are some things that aren't up for debate- we have a responsibility to act. But what does that look like exactly. Join for this and more!**********

When we hurt someone, our immediate instinct is self-defense—saying things like "I was just joking" to shift the blame. In this week's message, guest speaker Pastor Patrick Holden dives into James 3:1–12 and Ephesians 4:29 to show why these weak explanations miss the mark. Our words hold massive power for destruction, and true relational repair doesn't come from self-help or trying harder. Instead, it requires a posture of desperation for the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out, moving us away from defensive excuses and into genuine, humble reconciliation.**********

It's easy in a digital culture to confuse passive agreement with real transformation. We hit "follow," nod along to good theology, and mistake a mental checklist for living faith. But what if your belief is perfectly accurate, yet completely dead?In this episode of The Tempering, special guest Pastor Matt Geppert digs into James 2:14–26 to challenge the trap of passive consumption. Unpacking James' stunning claim that even demons have an orthodox belief in God, this study reveals why true faith is never just intellectual assent. If you're ready to break out of the loop and step into active obedience, this is your practical guide.**********

We live in a tier-list culture conditioned to favor clout, success, and status while overlooking everyone else. But what if playing favorites directly contradicts the heart of God? In this episode of The Tempering (Season 2 of our Year of the Forge: Mind of the Maker), Pastor Dalton digs into James 2:1–13 to confront the destructive trap of partiality. Using our Inductive Bible Study blueprint—Observation, Interpretation, and Application—he unpacks James' vivid illustration of the rich and poor man to expose the hidden biases in our own hearts. If you're ready to break out of the cultural ranking trap and view your community through the lens of radical mercy, this study is your practical guide.**********

The Word of God doesn't exist to affirm us—it exists to transform us. In a digital culture that thrives on scrolling and passive consumption, it's dangerously easy to treat Scripture the same way: looking at the truth, seeing what needs to change, and immediately forgetting it.In this talk. Lux Digital Church welcomes special guest Pastor Stevie Flockhart from 901 Church. Diving into James 1:19–27, Pastor Stevie challenges the trap of passive faith. Using James' famous mirror metaphor and a highly relatable story about an expensive airport baggage disaster, he breaks down what it practically looks like to move from being a mere "hearer" of the Word to an active "doer" .**********

Ever feel like you're doing "Bible study" wrong? You open the pages, read a few verses, get confused or bored, and close it feeling more guilty than before. In a digital culture drowning in information, we've been given plenty of access to Scripture, but very little training on how to actually read it. We treat it like a textbook to master or a checklist to complete, rather than a space to be transformed.In this episode, we're changing the approach.Welcome to the Season 2 premiere of the Year of the Forge: Mind of the Maker. In this session, Pastor Andy (Chinomage) kicks off our summer series, The Tempering, by tackling biblical illiteracy head-on. We aren't just talking about the Bible; we are walking through a repeatable, lifelong blueprint called Inductive Bible Study.**********

We live in a grind culture that demands a constant image of strength and success, making any admission of weakness feel like a massive risk. But what if hiding your flaws is exactly what's keeping you spiritually and emotionally stuck?In the finale of our series The Refining, Pastor Mark dives into a radical truth that flies in the face of modern influencer culture: God's power is made perfect in our weakness, not our polished performance. Looking at biblical examples like the apostle Paul, Mark shares a deeply personal update on his own battle with burnout and why he is stepping into an 8-week sabbatical. If you're tired of running on empty and relying on your own grit, this message is your invitation to stop performing and start practicing genuine vulnerability.**********

Every great hero—and every great villain—has an origin story that shapes their future. But what happens when yours is filled with broken cycles, trauma, or habits you desperately want to break?In this message from our series The Refining, Pastor Mark looks at the generational drama of Joseph in Genesis to unpack a powerful truth: true spiritual health requires us to confront our past. You don't have to live by the script handed down to you. It's time to step into a new, supernatural identity and become who you were actually created to be.CONTENT REFERENCES:Theo Von Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CihTN2GQymcMark Manson Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfiBDuUVc-A&t=314s**********

Have you ever needed someone to just meet you where you are in life, and just listen to you? It's commonly called "sitting in the mud" with someone. Pastor Dalton talks about the importance of sitting with people and REALLY seeing them for who they are. Not some kind of project, or category, or just an audience to speak at, but a real person to be present with. We would love for you to journey with us as we unpack this together!**********

What do you do when the unimaginable happens? When you lose everything you love, is it possible to find "treasure" in the wreckage of grief?Pastor Mark sits down with Tammy, a long-time friend of Lux Digital Church, to discuss one of the most difficult chapters of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Finding Treasure in Grief and Loss. Tammy shares her raw and powerful story of losing two children—her son, Matthew, and nine years later, her daughter, Alex. We often hear that "everything happens for a reason," but the reality of grief is far more complex. Tammy talks about how the supernatural presence of God sustains us when we should be defeated—and how God can transform even our deepest tragedies into a platform for His grace.**********

If you spend a lot of time gaming, grinding, or leveling up your career but still feel like you're hitting an invisible ceiling, this video is for you. We often think the answer to every problem is to just "push harder," but what if the limits you're fighting are actually meant to form you? In this talk, Pastor Andy explores the vital difference between the resistance that strengthens us and the ceilings that define us. Drawing from Genesis and Peter Scazzero's Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, we look at why surrendering to our limits is actually an acknowledgement that we are not God. **********

Is it possible to be spiritually mature but emotionally immature? In this message, Pastor Mark dives into the core of our new series, "The Refining," exploring the deep connection between our spiritual lives and our emotional well-being.For years, many have tried to replace genuine emotional health with more spiritual activity—praying more, reading more, or joining more small groups—hoping it will fix the messiness of our relationships and internal anxiety. But the truth is, spiritual activity is not a substitute for emotional maturity; they must work hand in hand.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Welcome to Lux Digital Church2:52 - Part 2 of "The Refining" Series4:12 - True Spiritual Health = Deep Emotional Health7:10 - Why Spiritual Activity Can't Replace Emotional Maturity12:50 - The "Tex-Mex" Jesus Illustration19:21 - Americanized Jesus vs. The Crucified Jesus26:32 - Taking Up Your Cross**********

What if the things you use to protect yourself are actually the very things hurting you and the people you love? In a world that tells you to "be yourself," and a church that tells you to "die to yourself," which path is the right one?In the premiere of our new series, The Refining, guest speaker Zach (Saint Bear) dives into the messy intersection of spiritual formation and emotional health. Using a "Nerd-egesis" that bridges the gap between D&D logic and the core emotions of Inside Out 2, Zach explores the biblical concept of the "True Self" versus the "False Self".In this video, we discuss:The False Dichotomy: Why the Bible doesn't call you to die to the person God made you to be, but rather to the "false self" you built to protect yourself.Masterpiece vs. Junk: Unpacking the Greek word poema in Ephesians 2:10: you are God's intentional craftsmanship.The Inside Out Effect: How core beliefs like "I'm only loved if I perform" create protective mechanisms that eventually start "breathing fire" on your life.Being Before Doing: Why God is more concerned with who you are becoming than what you are doing.The invitation of the Gospel isn't just to work harder; it's to discover your true self by discovering God.TIMESTAMPS0:00 — Welcome back to the Fancy Couch: Intro to "The Refining" 2:03 — A Lux Milestone: Introducing Guest Preacher Zach (St Bear) 5:10 — The D20 Roll: Setting expectations for the message 6:35 — The Culture War: "Be Yourself" vs. "Die to Yourself" 8:00 — Key Statement: Be with God, become who you are meant to be 10:30 — The False Self: Unpacking Ephesians 4:22 11:40 — You are a Poema: God's intentional craftsmanship 13:50 — Nerd-egesis: Core beliefs and Inside Out 2 15:50 — When protective mechanisms start "breathing fire"**********

Have you ever felt like your spiritual life was just a pile of cold ashes? Maybe you are dragging yourself into church because it's what you "should" do, or you're feeling completely burnt out by work and the chaos of life. We often think Easter is a closed book once the resurrection is over, but for the followers of Jesus, it was actually the start of a brand new story.In the conclusion of our Ash and Ember event, Pastor Mark shares a powerful story about the hidden warmth beneath the surface. Just like the embers from a campfire can be reignited with a simple breath, Jesus wants to move past "saving" you to truly igniting your heart again.**********

In this special kickoff to our Ash and Ember holiday event, Pastor Mark explores the first half of the Easter story: a story where everything that could go wrong, did. We often focus on the victory of the resurrection, but we cannot truly appreciate the "ember" without first walking through the "ash" of Gethsemane and the betrayal of the disciples.In this video, we discuss:- The Triumphal Entry Misunderstanding: Why the religious leaders, the crowds, and the Romans all missed who Jesus really was. -The Last Supper Gut Punch: The moment Jesus revealed that his own inner circle: his most loyal companions: would be the ones to betray and desert him.- The "Ash" of Betrayal: Why the loyalty of the disciples burned up just when it mattered most.Timestamps0:00 — Welcome to the Lux On-Demand Family 2:18 — Introducing "Ash and Ember": Our first seasonal holiday event 3:34 — The "Plague of Appliances": When everything breaks at once 4:55 — When life falls apart: Grief, loss, and broken relationships6:37 — The "Ash" of the Easter Story: The part we often skip 7:20 — Palm Sunday: The 10,000 foot view of the Triumphal Entry 8:00 — Three groups of people who completely misunderstood Jesus 10:24 — The Last Supper: A sacred meal turned upside down11:35 — "One of you will betray me": The first sign of the fire13:00 — The desertion of the 12: Why loyalty isn't always enough14:46 — Moving toward Gethsemane: Entering the olive grove**********

Are you playing it safe in the "plains" of your life while God is calling you to take the mountains? Most of us are content with just enough peace and just enough comfort to get by: but God has an inheritance waiting for you that requires a climb.In our 5th birthday message, Pastor Mark lays out the vision for what's to come next at Lux Digital Church. Drawing from the story of Caleb in Joshua 14, we explore what it means to keep the same "fire in your bones" at year five as you had on day one.**********

Pastor Dalton and Pastor Andy close out our series on spiritual formation with a Q&A! They answer questions submitted by YOU, the community and church body here at Lux. While there are a limited number of questions that we answered in this video, the conversation doesn't end here. We have a growing Discord that is alive and active, and it's full of people who are seeking answers. So if you have questions of your own, feel free to comment below, or join our Discord to discuss it directly with the pastors there!**********

What do you do when the people who are supposed to love you most are the ones who let you down? Nathan Artt grew up in the middle of chaos: suffering through family substance abuse, physical violence, and eventually being abandoned by both parents by the time he was 17. Despite holding scoring records on the basketball court and a 4.0 GPA, he was "passionately against" the idea of religion.In week 5 of The Crucible, Pastor Mark welcomes his friend Nathan Artt (Ministry Solutions Group) to share his testimony at Lux Digital Church. This isn't just a story about "refrigerator awards" and Ivy League offers: it is a raw look at how God works uniquely through our suffering to form something new**********

We often think that if we follow the "rules" of faith: reading our Bibles, praying, and serving, that God owes us a comfortable life. We want a boss who pays us for our work, not a God who transforms us through our trials. But what if suffering isn't just a hurdle to get over, but a vital part of your spiritual formation?In part four of "The Crucible", Pastor Mark explores the redemptive power of suffering. Drawing from the lives of the Apostle Paul, James, and Brother Lawrence, we look at how God uses discomfort to develop a strength of character that cannot be found anywhere else.**********

Do you ever feel like your brain is a "surprise encounter" in an RPG? You finally sit down to pray or be still, and within 15 seconds, your mind is bombarded by anxiety, distractions, or a "to-do" list that feels like a final boss. Spiritual formation isn't about having a perfectly silent mind: it is about having a redirected one.- The "Lev" Command Center: Why the Biblical word for "heart" actually refers to your inner monologue and how to guard it.- Fighting Lavos: Identifying the "proud obstacles" and strongholds that set themselves up against the truth of God in your mind.- The Art of the "Rep": Why a wandering mind isn't a failure, but an opportunity to train your "return" to God's presence.- The 3-Breath Return: A practical, 30-second tool to Acknowledge, Release, and Receive God's peace in the middle of your busiest day.Stop "button mashing" through your spiritual life and feeling like a fraud. Formation happens when we abide: and abiding starts with taking your thoughts captive.**********

Are you satisfied with just "checking the boxes" of your faith, or do you long for something deeper?In Part 2 of our series, The Crucible, Pastor Mark explores the difference between being merely "shaped" by religious habits and being completely "melted down" and transformed by the presence of God. Spiritual formation isn't about sin management—it's about your time in God's presence changing you at the deepest level.

Are you tired of treating your faith like a "grind" in an RPG? We often approach spiritual disciplines like we are trying to level up a skill tree: if we just read enough, pray enough, or "do" enough, then we will finally be "good Christians." But what if the point of your faith isn't the destination, but the doorway?In the kickoff of our new series, The Crucible, Pastor Druzi explores the shift from performing spiritual disciplines to experiencing spiritual formation. This is part of our Year of the Forge journey: moving from the "what" of our faith to the "how" of being changed by God's presence.In this video:

Are you living a life of comfort or a life of purpose? Most of us love a good story of sacrificial courage: like Frodo Baggins taking the ring to Mordor or Ernest Shackleton rescuing his crew from the Antarctic ice. But when it comes to our own lives, we often find ourselves resisting the very thing that makes those stories great: sacrifice.In the final session of The Core, part of our Year of the Forge series, Pastor Mark dives into the "Nerd-egesis" of sacrifice. We explore why sacrifice is not an invitation to burnout or bad mental health, but rather an invitation into God's kingdom and your true purpose.

Why do we avoid one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus assumed we'd actually do? In Part 3 of our series on Spiritual Disciplines, Pastor Mark is joined by Dr. Chris Marshall to discuss fasting. For many of us, fasting feels "old-timey," overwhelming, or even like "works righteousness," but it's actually a powerful rhythm designed to sharpen our hunger for God. Whether you are a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this conversation explores how to move from physical hunger to spiritual fullness.

Pastor Dalton is joined this week by lots of guests from our community here at Lux. We get to hear from several of our small group leaders about the importance of being in community, and how small groups have impacted their lives. We weren't meant to do life alone, so let's see what life can look like when we walk through it together. *****

Welcome to our first service of 2026! We are kicking off a brand-new year-long emphasis at Lux Digital Church: The Year of the Forge.If you are starting this year with the "Planet Fitness" mindset—full of good intentions but easily distracted by life's "chili cheese dogs"—this message is for you. Following Jesus is simple, but it is not easy. Too often, we treat reading the Bible as a religious chore rather than a life-altering rhythm.In the series premiere of "The Core," Pastor Mark breaks down how your spiritual core determines the quality of your life. We aren't looking for religious check-boxing; we are looking for healthy spiritual rhythms that bring about genuine transformation.*****4 Perspective Shifts for your Bible study:1️⃣ Read for Relationship: The Scriptures aren't a divine info-dump; they point to a relationship with a living God.2️⃣ Read for Formation: Just like the gym, the Bible forms you over the long haul, not through a one-time "quick fix".3️⃣ Read for Resistance: We need the Word to counteract the billions of dollars spent trying to press us into the world's mold.4️⃣ Read for Knowing: Moving from knowing about God to recognizing the voice of the Shepherd.*****

We are not naturally generous. We are naturally selfish. But God supernaturally transforms the way we think and act- so what would our lives look like if we changed to be more like our God: open-handed?**********

We all want to leave a great legacy, but we love convenience more than cost. Legacy is not built on comfort; it's built on sacrifice.This week, Pastor Dalton shares a deeply personal story about his grandparents, Austin and Kathy, whose sacrificial love kept his family connected after divorce. Their life is a real-world example of the legacy that Jesus started at the manger.In this talk:

Welcome to our Christmas series, The Garage: A Legacy of Love!This week, Pastor Mark asks the central question: What legacy are you leaving? Are you leaving behind a legacy of chaos and anxiety, or one of faithful, loving presence? We dive into the four names of Jesus from Isaiah 9:6 and show how each one gives us the hope we need to leave a lasting legacy this Christmas season.The legacy of hope in Jesus is found in four names:1) Wonderful Counselor (Our Guide): In a world of spin and AI , Jesus is our faithful guide. We discuss our cultural value: Guides are greater than Heroes , and how to respect people as people, not just conquest targets.2) Mighty God (Our Champion): The Hebrew word Gibbor means Champion or Warrior. Jesus is our powerful champion who stands in front of us and prevails, even when the culture feels overwhelming.3) Everlasting Father (The Creator of Eternity): The literal Hebrew translation means the Father of Eternity. We can have hope because we serve a God who created time and exists above it.4) Prince of Peace (The Lord of SHALOM): The Hebrew word Shalom means so much more than just the absence of war; it means completeness, soundness, welfare, and the longing to restore Eden.#LegacyOfHope #WonderfulCounselor #MightyGod #PrinceOfPeace #Gibbor #Shalom #ChristmasSermon #LuxDigitalChurch #Legacy #NerdTheology**********

When we live grateful and thankful lives, it changes everything! Our perspective on the world and the things that God has done for us completely shifts. Pastor Mark talks about this, and more, during our Thanksgiving One-Shot message. **********

How do we live with eternal purpose? How do we as God's people, live a life well lived? How do we "prepare our yes"? Let's look at what it means to make one choice at a time as we follow the plan that God has for our lives. Pastor Dalton brings us the last message in our "The Office" collection of talks.**********

God can use the things that you enjoy to bring others closer to Him. Don't underestimate the ways that God can work through your hobbies and interests!"The Office"**********

Tithing is a subject that makes some people uncomfortable. Understandably so- there are a lot of people who have done a poor job explaining what tithing is and the way it can change your life. However, Pastor Mark tackles the subject in a way that is digestible, while also detailing the importance of living a sacrificial life. "The Office"**********

Have you ever felt like you were completely spent, burnt out, or exhausted? How often do you include intention rest or sabbath into your schedule? Pastor Andy talks to us about the importance of rest. "The Office"**********

New Series: The Office. In this series, we are talking about what work looks like in our lives, and how we should carry out our work as Christians. "The Office" Week 1**********

Forgiveness plays a large role in our lives, and in the lives of those we interact with. How do we offer forgiveness? What do we do after we have forgiven someone? How do we accept forgiveness? Let's talk about it as we close our collection of talks "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" with Pastor Mark."The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 5**********

Whether you are single, dating, or married, these principles pulled from the Bible can help you have a godly relationship. They are simple and easy to remember, so let's talk about them!"The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 4**********

The Bible has some powerful things to say about what it takes to be a good friend. The qualities and characteristics that strengthen the bonds of friendship are ones that can be adopted by all of us. There are also some tips that Pastor Mark shares from personal experience that are helpful in evaluating your relationships. "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 3**********

We don't always agree with those who are closest to us. Sometimes that's family, sometimes that's friends. But how do we love like Jesus calls us to when it's difficult to love? Guest speaker Pastor Alex talks about it with some powerful examples! "The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 2**********

"The Kitchen: A Place at the Table" Week 1Welcome to the first of our new collection of talks called "The Kitchen: A Seat at the Table." Over the next few weeks we're going to be talking about how God designed us for relationships, whether that's friendships or family or marriage or even just overall community. We want to show you that God has created us for belonging, not just for acquaintance. God has designed us to THRIVE in relationships, whether that's just 1-2 close friends or in a large community. God has invited us into HIS family, and He wants us to see that we BELONG to Him and to each other. **********

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The armor of God is a topic that has been discussed since the early church. But what is it, and what role does it play in our faith? What are the spiritual forces that stand against us? Pastor Mark talks about this and more as he lands the plane of our 12 week series "Over the Fence".