Pantano Christian Church

Daily devotion and prayer are the rhythms that keep us in tune with God's heart, forming the foundation of a growing relationship with Him.

The resurrection ruins death and brings life to the ordinary.

Jesus ruins our bondage and sets us free to live in His purpose.

Jesus ruins our comfort zones and calls us into a greater purpose.

The world is a system of values opposed to the Kingdom of God, calling us to conform, but Jesus empowers us to live counter culturally.

The flesh is our disordered desires that pull us away from God's design, but through the Spirit, we can walk in freedom.

The Devil distorts, Jesus Delivers. We're in a spiritual battle against deception. The devil's weapon is lies, but we fight back with truth and community. This week, identify one lie, replace it with God's Word, and lean into community—because truth leads to freedom.

We will reflect on the wisdom of considering others' perspectives in our relationships. By practicing empathy and understanding, we can navigate conflicts and challenges more effectively. This message will encourage attendees to think beyond themselves and cultivate a spirit of compassion in their interactions.

We will confront the cultural narratives surrounding sex and intimacy, discussing how they often conflict with biblical teachings. We will explore God's design for sex and how understanding its purpose can lead to healthier, more fulfilling relationships. This week aims to redefine our views on intimacy and encourage a deeper understanding of its significance.

We will delve into the importance of respect and integrity in relationships. We will discuss the qualities that define a true gentleman and how these traits can transform our interactions with others. By emphasizing the value of character over charm, we can foster deeper connections built on trust and mutual respect.

We will delve into the importance of respect and integrity in relationships. We will discuss the qualities that define a true gentleman and how these traits can transform our interactions with others. By emphasizing the value of character over charm, we can foster deeper connections built on trust and mutual respect.Main Idea: True respect is the foundation of lasting relationships.

Esther was positioned as queen for a critical moment in history, yet she overthought the danger of approaching the king to save her people. Her hesitation nearly cost lives, but when she embraced her calling, God used her to deliver Israel.

Saul was chosen as the first king of Israel, but his overthinking and insecurity led him to compare himself to others, which ultimately resulted in his downfall. He constantly doubted his worth and feared the opinions of people more than God's command.

Moses was called by God from a burning bush to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But before he accepted the call, Moses overthought his abilities, questioning whether he was the right person for the job. He gave God multiple excuses, doubting his speech, his authority, and even God's plan.

Without you, Jesus doesn't need to show up. Jesus showing up is to save and transform humanity and that includes each of us

Every story needs supporting characters in the story. Without them, people don't get saved. Prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. How do we celebrate together?

When we lean into doubt we learn to decide what matters the most.

When we anticipate what will happen we bring others along to be a part of the journey.

Love isn't just a feeling; it's an action. Our faith is demonstrated through how we love others, especially those who are different from us.

God challenges Peter to break through cultural and religious barriers to bring the message of Jesus to Cornelius, a Gentile. This story illustrates that God's love transcends all human divisions, and we are called to embrace and love those who are different from us, recognizing that God's grace is for everyone.

Jesus shows us that no one is beyond the reach of His love. We are called to extend grace to those whom society labels as unworthy or untouchable.

Jesus teaches that how we treat the “least of these” is a direct reflection of our love for Him. We are called to recognize and serve those who are often overlooked or marginalized, showing them the love of Christ through our actions.

Jesus tells Pilate before he is crucified what his Kingdom is all about. Pilate wants the truth, can't seem to see the truth, even though the truth is in front of him…literally. All he can see is his earthly kingdom and politics. He cared more about popularity and his job security than the truth. Some of you care more about your candidate and your party than you do the truth of Jesus and the Kingdom.

Jesus again says that “You have heard the law that says.” This time it is the law that says love your neighbor and hate your enemy. However, Jesus says love your neighbor and pray for your enemy. If we spend more time praying than hating…the world would be a better place.

Resist the urge to retaliate with revenge. Main Idea: Jesus says in the sermon on the mount “you have heard the law that says”. He talks about the law of a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye. Yet, what he never says is to overthrow or go rebellious in a negative way towards the law, but to resist the urge to be revenge givers.

The big question Christians always have is who do we serve? If we serve Jesus, then do we simply rebel against the government? Jesus says to give to Caesar what is his. How do we reconcile what he tells us to do to our allegiance to Christ?

The context of “where two or three are gathered together in my name” has to do with church discipline and the confrontation of the wayward sinner. In verse 16, the principle has been invoked of needing “two or three witnesses” in making an accusation. It seems that the mention of “two or three” in verse 20 echoes that principle; the “two or three” are confronting sin in the church.

While one of the most taken out of context scriptures, it does tell us that we as individuals are being selected by God and he is going to spoil us extravagantly. This text is written to an exiled people and while the sentiments we have created are nice…they are not for our context.

For years this text has been used to thwart people defacing the body. But it goes so much deeper than that. You are not your own means God purchased you and now possesses ownership of your body. We were once slaves to sin and death, but Jesus “gave his life to free us from every kind of sin, to cleanse us, and to make us his very own people, totally committed to doing good deeds”

Burn The Ship of Living. We have lived most of our lives thinking we aren't gifted enough, have enough time, enough resources, etc to help people see Jesus. Jesus calls us to leave all behind to follow him.

Burn The Ships of Giving. You think you don't have enough to give. How can I give out of nothing? God says test me in this and watch me provide.

Burn the ships of serving. We have sometimes felt we are not worthy to serve. We have bought the lie that Jesus would not want to use us because of our past and present.

The only way our “neighbors” hear about Jesus is if we will rub elbows with those that need Jesus.

If we are going to be able to transform and be more like Jesus, we have to be more committed to being in and doing life with other people. 

When we understand our commitment to Christ, we can't help but be committed to the church and her mission.

We live in a world where people are experiencing hell on earth. However, Jesus says “on earth as it is in heaven.”

We live in a world that wants to repay evil for evil. Jesus says that we conquer evil by doing good.

In a world where the harvest for peace is large…the workers are few. We need to be working to bring peace and hope to the world around us.

At Pantano Christian Church we are unapologetic grace givers that love people to Jesus and launch passionate Difference Makers around the world.

We get clear eyes when we look to the Father for help.  Full hearts; we struggle when we're losing faith.

The Lord invites us to let go of our burdens and find rest in Him, much like checking in our heavy luggage for a smoother flight. This is echoed in Psalm 23, where David speaks of the Lord as a shepherd who provides rest and peace. This teaching emphasizes the importance of trusting God and not letting worries divide our focus or steal our peace.

In a world that is not black and white, the church and culture have become even more separated. How do we go from racism to unity?

In a world that is not black and white, the church and culture have become even more separated. How do we go from racism to unity?

Happy Mother's Day! Thank you to all the mothers out there and God bless you!

Two mentalities; hyper-past and hyper-future. Which one are you?

Has God called you to take any big risks lately? God is looking for humility and availability. Sustained life change happens in community.

Don't downplay how God created you to please and serve others. There's no such thing as a second-class calling.

I believe my story matters. You're never too messed up to matter.

Who am I? Why am I here? No matter how old you are or what stage in life you're in, those two questions can play a significant role in life. Try to understand the complex and unique design God has put on your life. Your story, your life matters. Isaiah 43:1 says God has summoned you by name. But sometimes we feel like we are too messed up to matter. But the truth is, it's okay not to be okay. Psalm 139:16 says, “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.” Being honest about your obstacles and opportunities isn't always easy. Although we admire each other's strengths, we connect with each other's weaknesses. Be excited about what God is going to do in your life and through your life.

This Easter, we're learning how Jesus brings calm to our crazy lives. Even when things get super messy, like they did when Jesus was on Earth, He tells us, "It is finished." That means He's made everything okay again. We get to start fresh, find peace, and help others feel better too. Let's find out together how Jesus beating death helps us beat our own messes and make the world a brighter place.

How do we make Jesus fit our political views? Remind people to see their politics through the lens of Jesus, not Jesus through the lens of my politics. Give to Caesar what is Caesar's. Jesus said, "I am the Messiah." He Gets us…Jesus was fed up with Politics too.