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Sermon Series "Hearing the Voice of God"--Week 5--Does it Lead You to be More Like Jesus?--Colossians 3:1-14

We look at God in the Old Testament and think only of wrath and judgement. When we look at Jesus in the New Testament we think of miracles and peace. However, there is more likeness to them than we think. Whether in the New Testament or the Old, He is a God of promises, compassion, patience, justice and mercy. Learn more about how this unfolds in Malachi.▶SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernHillsLV▶Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://www.southernhillslv.com/the-gospel▶ DONATE: https://pushpay.com/g/southernhills?src=hpp&r=monthly▶ Visit Southern Hills: https://www.southernhillslv.com/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernhillslv▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernhillslv/Pastor Josh Teis is the founder and senior pastor of Southern Hills Church in Las Vegas. He has a Masters Degree in Bible Exposition from Pensacola Theological Seminary, and he is a Master of Divinity with Liberty University. He coaches pastors in practical leadership and time management and is a nationally sought-after speaker.#joshteissermon #bibleteaching #southernhillschurch #churchsouthwestlasvegas #bible #prayer #christian

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Series: BUT GOD! | Letting go of the Padel by Siya Madonsela

We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

Sermon Series "Hearing the Voice of God"-Week 4-Does if Honor God?-John 17:1-9

Series: BUT GOD | Loss by Aaron MciLroy

Pastor Chris shows us the common link between the bronze serpent and Christ where if you keep you eye upon the serpent you would be healed and if you keep your eyes upon Christ, you will also be healed

The Helmet of Salvation Series: Suited Up - The Armor of God (Week 6 of 7) Scripture: Ephesians 6:17a Summary In Roman warfare, the helmet was critical. A soldier could survive wounds to his body, but a blow to the head could be fatal—causing instant death, unconsciousness, or disorientation that left him completely vulnerable. The Roman helmet protected the skull, temples, neck, and cheeks from sword strikes, arrows, and blunt force. Paul uses this image for salvation because salvation protects your mind—your thoughts, your thinking patterns, your understanding of reality. The enemy knows that if he can control your mind, he controls everything. Your mind determines how you interpret circumstances, respond to attacks, believe about God, believe about yourself, and whether you stand firm or fall. Key Points: 1. Salvation Gives You Assurance That Protects Your Mind The first way salvation functions as a helmet is by providing assurance—settled confidence that you belong to God. Without assurance, your mind is under constant attack. Every sin makes you question if you're really saved. Every struggle makes you doubt God's acceptance. Every failure makes you wonder if you've lost salvation. That mental instability is exactly what the enemy wants. If he can keep you uncertain about your salvation, you'll never have confidence in spiritual warfare. But salvation—properly understood—provides unshakeable assurance that protects your mind. 1 John 5:13 says, "These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may KNOW that you have eternal life." Not hope. Not wonder. Not maybe. KNOW. How the helmet of assurance protects: When you sin: "I am saved by grace through faith. My salvation isn't based on sinless perfection but on His finished work" When you struggle: "All Christians struggle with sin. I hate my sin and fight it—that's evidence OF salvation, not against it" When you feel distant: "My feelings don't determine my standing. Nothing can separate me from God's love" This assurance rests on three foundations: God's promise (John 3:16), Christ's finished work (John 19:30), and the Spirit's witness (Romans 8:16). When your mind is protected by assurance of salvation, the enemy's accusations lose their power. He can't destabilize you with doubt because your confidence is anchored in unchanging truth. 2. Salvation Shapes Your Identity and Renews Your Thinking The helmet of salvation doesn't just protect—it transforms how you think. Romans 12:2 says, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." The Greek word for "transformed" is metamorphoo—complete metamorphosis through renewing your mind. Salvation fundamentally changes how you think about: WHO YOU ARE (Your Identity) Before salvation, your identity was in your sin and failures. But salvation gives you a new identity in Christ: child of God (John 1:12), new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), chosen and adopted (Ephesians 1:4-5), forgiven and justified (Romans 8:1). The enemy attacks your identity constantly: "You're defined by your worst moment. You're just a sinner. You're worthless." But the helmet protects by reshaping how you see yourself. You're not defined by your past—you're defined by Christ. HOW YOU THINK (Your Thought Patterns) Salvation doesn't just change your legal standing—it transforms thought patterns. Philippians 4:8 instructs us to meditate on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. Before salvation, our minds defaulted to fear, anxiety, lust, bitterness, pride. But salvation retrains our minds toward trust, gratitude, purity, forgiveness, humility, hope. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says, "Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ." This is warfare language—there's a battle for your mind, and the helmet equips you to win by taking thoughts captive. WHAT YOU BELIEVE (Your Worldview) Salvation transforms your entire worldview. You begin seeing reality through Scripture's lens rather than through culture, feelings, or human reasoning. The enemy attacks your worldview, but the helmet anchors your thinking in biblical truth. 3. You Must Actively Guard Your Mind From Enemy Attacks Paul says "take the helmet of salvation"—that's active. You must put it on, keep it on, and guard what enters your mind. The enemy attacks your mind constantly because if he controls your thoughts, he controls your life. How to actively guard your mind: RECOGNIZE THE BATTLE - The enemy's primary battlefield is your thought life. Mental warfare looks like: obsessive thoughts (worry, lust, bitterness, fear), lies about God ("He doesn't care"), lies about yourself ("You're worthless"), lies about others ("They're against you"), lies about circumstances ("This is hopeless"). FILTER WHAT ENTERS - Proverbs 4:23 warns, "Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life." What you allow into your mind shapes everything. Ask: What entertainment am I consuming? What social media? What conversations? What thoughts am I rehearsing? If you fill your mind with garbage, you'll think like the world. Colossians 3:2 commands, "Set your mind on things above." REPLACE LIES WITH TRUTH - When attacks hit, don't just resist—replace with truth. When fear assaults: "God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind" (2 Timothy 1:7). When worthlessness attacks: "I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (Psalm 139:14). This is taking every thought captive. Jesus modeled this in Matthew 4, responding to Satan's lies with "It is written..." The Closing Illustration: During World War II, a soldier wounded in battle was plagued by PTSD. His mind couldn't accept that the battle was over. Every noise became enemy fire. Every shadow became a threat. He lived in constant mental torment, still fighting a war that had ended. A fellow soldier visited and said something that began to change everything: "The war is over. We won. You're safe now." That's what the helmet of salvation does for your mind. The enemy wants you to live as though the war isn't over—as though your salvation is still in question, your identity uncertain, your future at risk. But the helmet protects your mind with truth: The decisive battle has been won. Jesus defeated sin, death, and Satan at the cross. You are on the winning side. You are safe in Him. Your salvation is secure—not based on performance but on Christ's finished work. Your identity is settled—you are a child of God, a new creation. Your future is certain—nothing can separate you from His love. The war for your soul is over. Christ won. Now you fight from victory, not for victory. The Bottom Line: The helmet of salvation protects your mind by giving you assurance against doubt, shaping your identity and renewing your thinking, and equipping you to actively guard your thoughts. Your mind is the battlefield, but when you wear the helmet—confident in your assurance, grounded in your identity, actively guarding your thoughts—your mind is protected. The decisive victory has already been won. Next in Series: Week 7 (SERIES FINALE) - "The Sword of the Spirit and Prayer" (Ephesians 6:17b-18) Our offensive weapons in spiritual warfare—the conclusion of "Suited Up: The Armor of God"

Jeff Hodgson continues our Cornerstone U series A Heart Aflame For God.

We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!In this message, our Fellowship YA Resident, Logan Moss, covers the life of Jacob. Jacob is one of the most troubled of the four patriarchs. His life is marked by one besetting sin; a false sense of self-sufficiency. We constantly see him taking matters into his own hands. He deceives and manipulates those around him to get what he wants. This finally catches up to Jacob in Genesis 32, when God overpowers him by his grace and transforms into a man who is dependent on the Lord. Jacob's life teaches us where it is we find God's grace, the Lord often uses our desperation, our desolation, and our defeat to overwhelm us with his transforming grace. It is ultimately in Jacob's defeat that he realizes the futility of his sense of self-sufficiency and recognizes God's love for him. This story ultimately anticipates the cross, as the Lord Jesus Christ willingly chose weakness and defeat, what the world saw as humiliation, to achieve the ultimate victory over sin and death. It is because of the cross of Jesus that we can taste of this sweet, overpowering grace for ourselves and can embrace our own weakness, being transformed further into the image of Jesus Christ.  We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

Sermon Series "Hearing the Voice of God"-Week 3-Does it Line up With God's Character?-Exodus 34:1-9

Pastor Rodney's message, Lord of My (Our) Identity, centered on how faith in Jesus redefines who we are. Through Christ, we are adopted into God's family—not by works, but by faith—becoming new creations clothed in His righteousness. Our identity is no longer shaped by our past, our labels, or what divides us, but by Christ Himself, who unites us as one body and calls us heirs of His eternal promise. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

God's sovereignty means nothing exists apart from His relationship, nothing happens outside His purposeful activity, and nothing can thwart His gracious design in Christ. The apostles in Acts 5 demonstrate how we can live fearlessly despite opposition because God's plans cannot be stopped, as proven by Christ's resurrection. We don't need to fear failure because when we align with God's will, ultimate victory is assured. We don't need to fear inadequacy because God uses ordinary people and His strength is made perfect in our weakness. We don't need to fear pain because opposition often confirms we're walking in obedience, and suffering for Christ's sake is an honor that makes us more like our Savior.

God's sovereignty means nothing exists apart from His relationship, nothing happens outside His purposeful activity, and nothing can thwart His gracious design in Christ. The apostles in Acts 5 demonstrate how we can live fearlessly despite opposition because God's plans cannot be stopped, as proven by Christ's resurrection. We don't need to fear failure because when we align with God's will, ultimate victory is assured. We don't need to fear inadequacy because God uses ordinary people and His strength is made perfect in our weakness. We don't need to fear pain because opposition often confirms we're walking in obedience, and suffering for Christ's sake is an honor that makes us more like our Savior.

Listen in as Pastor Chris digs more into God's healing for the world

The Shield of Faith Series: Suited Up - The Armor of God (Week 5 of 7) Scripture: Ephesians 6:16 Summary When Paul describes the armor of God, he says "above all, taking the shield of faith." That phrase alone tells us how critical this piece of armor is—it's our primary defense in spiritual warfare. In Roman warfare, soldiers carried large rectangular shields (scutum)—about 4 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide, made of wood covered with leather. This shield protected the soldier's entire body and could interlock with other shields to form a defensive wall. Most critically, when soaked in water, it could extinguish flaming arrows that enemies would shoot to create panic and break battle lines. That's the picture Paul gives us. The enemy shoots fiery darts—attacks designed to ignite fear, doubt, and destruction. But the shield of faith, when properly used, extinguishes every single one. Key Points: 1. Faith Is Active Trust in God's Character and Promises Faith is not positive thinking, "believing hard enough," or blind optimism. Biblical faith is active trust in God's character and promises based on what He has revealed in His Word. Hebrews 11:1 defines it: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Faith has substance and evidence—it's not vague spirituality but confident trust in a God who has proven Himself faithful. The key distinction: Positive thinking says: "Everything will work out fine" (based on nothing) Biblical faith says: "God works all things together for good for those who love Him" (based on Romans 8:28) Faith is only as strong as its object. You can have great faith in a weak foundation and still fall. Or you can have small faith in a strong foundation and stand firm. It's not the size of your faith that matters—it's the size of your God. Jesus said even faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). Why? Because even tiny faith in an infinite God is powerful. What does faith trust? God's Character - Who He is: faithful, good, sovereign, loving, just, wise, powerful God's Promises - What He has said in Scripture God's Word - The foundation for knowing both His character and promises When attacks come, you don't lift the shield by "believing harder." You lift it by actively trusting what you know to be true about God. 2. The Enemy's Fiery Darts Are Designed to Destroy Your Faith In ancient warfare, fiery darts were devastating weapons. Archers would wrap arrow tips in cloth, soak them in pitch or oil, light them on fire, and shoot them at enemy forces. These arrows weren't just designed to injure—they were designed to ignite, spread panic, and create chaos. That's exactly how Satan's attacks work. He shoots multiple fiery darts designed to ignite fear, doubt, and spiritual destruction. What are these fiery darts? Specific examples: Doubt - "Did God really say that? Can you trust His promises? Where is He now?" Temptation - "You can't resist this. You've failed before. Just give in." Accusation - "You're not really saved. Look at your sin. God couldn't accept you." Discouragement - "Nothing's working. God doesn't hear your prayers. Give up." Fear - "You're going to lose everything. This situation is hopeless." Comparison - "Everyone else has it better. God must not care about you." Bitterness - "You have every right to be angry. They don't deserve forgiveness." Notice the pattern: Every fiery dart is designed to make you question God's character or doubt His promises. Satan's goal isn't just to make you sin—it's to destroy your faith. If he can get you to stop trusting God, everything else crumbles. Here's what makes these darts "fiery"—they don't just hit you; they ignite ongoing damage. One moment of doubt can spiral into days of spiritual paralysis. One temptation can become a consuming pattern. One accusation can create crushing guilt that destroys your effectiveness. But the good news: The shield of faith doesn't just deflect these darts—it extinguishes them. How faith extinguishes specific darts: When doubt comes: "I will trust in the Lord with all my heart" (Proverbs 3:5-6) When temptation attacks: "God is faithful and will provide a way of escape" (1 Corinthians 10:13) When accusation hits: "There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus" (Romans 8:1) When discouragement weighs you down: "Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength" (Isaiah 40:31) You extinguish the fiery dart by lifting the shield—actively trusting a specific truth about God. 3. You Must Actively Lift the Shield to Extinguish the Darts Many Christians have the shield but don't lift it. Paul says "taking the shield of faith"—that's active. You must pick it up, position it, and use it. Faith isn't passive. It's not "Well, I believe God exists, so I'm covered." It's active trust that responds to specific attacks with specific truths about God. What actively lifting the shield looks like: Step 1: RECOGNIZE THE ATTACK You can't defend against an attack you don't see coming. When thoughts of doubt, temptation, accusation, or fear hit—recognize them as spiritual attacks, not just random thoughts. James 4:7 says, "Resist the devil and he will flee." You can't resist what you don't recognize. Step 2: RESPOND WITH TRUTH This is where you lift the shield. Immediately respond with specific biblical truth about God. Don't argue with the dart or trust your feelings. Lift the shield—speak God's truth. Jesus modeled this in Matthew 4: "It is written..." Three attacks, three responses from Scripture. Step 3: REPEAT AS NECESSARY The enemy doesn't shoot just once. He keeps firing. So you keep lifting the shield. Every time an attack comes, respond with faith—active trust in God's character and promises. Sometimes you'll lift the shield multiple times in one day. That's not weak faith—that's what warfare looks like. Practical example: You're struggling with financial fear. The enemy shoots: "You're going to lose everything. God isn't going to provide." Lift the shield: "My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory" (Philippians 4:19). I choose to trust His faithfulness over my fear. The dart comes again: "But look at your bank account." Lift the shield again: "God has never failed me. He fed Israel in the wilderness. He will provide for me. I trust His character, not my circumstances." As you repeatedly lift the shield of faith, the fiery dart is extinguished. The fear loses its power. Not because you "believed harder," but because you actively trusted specific truths about God. The Bottom Line: The shield of faith is your primary defense because it protects against the enemy's primary attack—destroying your trust in God. Faith is active trust in God's character and promises. The enemy shoots fiery darts designed to ignite doubt and fear. You must lift the shield actively by recognizing attacks, responding with truth, and repeating as necessary. Above all, take the shield of faith—it will extinguish every fiery dart the enemy shoots at you. Next in Series: Week 6 - "The Helmet of Salvation" (Ephesians 6:17a) How salvation protects your mind and thoughts.

In this episode, Andrew is joined by Pastors Scott, Rodney, and Dan to discuss themes from the biblical story of Jeremiah, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and prospering in difficult times. They encourage us to pray, have faith, and remain hopeful, highlighting the significance of God's promises and His ultimate plan for our lives.

We often celebrate the heroes of the Old Testament for their great faith. This is especially true of the Old Testament Patriarchs, namely Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph. These are some of the most mentioned characters in the Bible, and the Lord used these individuals to tell an amazing story of his faithfulness. However, when we read of their lives they were far from perfect, much of the story of Genesis is filled with men who fail to trust the Lord, take matters into their own hands, and manipulate and deceive others for their own selfish gain. These characters' lives were quite messy. What this tells us is that a Perfect God can use Imperfect People to fulfill his perfect plan, he is faithful to his promises and there is nothing we can do to thwart his purposes. Throughout the book of Genesis, God continues to make a way out of no way, using what is meant for evil for his ultimate good. It was the promise of land, seed, and blessing made to Abraham and his offspring that God would hold up, and it was through this promise that the Messiah, Jesus Christ, came to earth and brought the hope of salvation to the world. This is good news, as God still saves and uses imperfect people to accomplish his purposes!In this week's message, Brock Dowdy, Fellowship's Local Missions Pastor, walks us through the life of Isaac. Isaac's life was plagued by one specific sin, his own selfishness. We see throughout his life that Isaac is continuously selfish with his relationships, his comfort, his safety, and his legacy. It is easy to scoff and question why God would ever use such a selfish person to carry on his plan of salvation, but in Isaac's selfishness we can see our own tendency to be selfish with our relationships, comfort, safety, and legacy. This ultimately points us forward to the only person in whom no selfishness lived, Jesus Christ. We can see in the person and work of Jesus that all of these selfish qualities were redeemed, Jesus was the most selfless person to ever live, and because of his selflessness, him giving himself for us, salvation has been freely offered to us by grace through faith and the promise that was carried on through Isaac is fulfilled! Now, in Christ, we are controlled by the love of God to no longer live for ourselves but for others for the sake of the gospel. We hope you're encouraged by this podcast! If you have questions about our church or what it means to follow Jesus, we'd love to hear from you! Check out our Instagram @fellowshipya, website www.fellowshipar.com/young-adults, or send us at email at youngadults@fellowshipar.com.

Sermon Series "Hearing the Voice of God"-Week 2-Does it Bring Conviction?-Acts 2:32-41

In his sermon "Lord of My (Our) Friendships," Pastor Rodney emphasized that God designed us for relationship—first with Him, then with others. He explained that the enemy seeks to divide what God unites, but followers of Jesus are called to live counter-culturally by pursuing friendships that reflect God's truth, grace, and purpose. True friendship begins with intimacy with God and extends outward as we initiate, cultivate, heal, or sometimes sever relationships so that every connection draws us closer to Christ and builds His Kingdom. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Travis Cunningham shares the vision for the future of our church and preaches on generosity from 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Learn more about Story Church at our website: story.church Instagram: @ourstorychurch

Today Chris digs into the belief that it is always God's will to heal

This week, we're diving into our final Sermon of the series: Closer—Building a Relationship with God. Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman as we discover the most important thing we can do in this relationship: choose. Don't miss this powerful word that will help you draw closer.

The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace Series: Suited Up - The Armor of God (Week 4 of 7) Scripture: Ephesians 6:15 Summary What happens when you try to fight without proper footwear? You slip, stumble, and lose your balance. In ancient warfare, a soldier's footwear determined whether he could maintain his footing on uneven terrain and stand firm in battle. Roman soldiers wore caligae—military sandals with thick soles studded with hobnails that provided traction, stability, and protection. This often-misunderstood piece of armor isn't primarily about evangelism—it's about the stability the gospel gives us in spiritual warfare. When you're rooted in the reality that you have peace with God through Christ, you can stand firm no matter what storms come, what attacks hit, or what circumstances threaten to knock you off balance. Key Points: 1. The Gospel Gives You Peace With God—Your Foundation for Stability The gospel is the good news that through Jesus Christ, sinners can have peace with God. Romans 5:1 says, "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Before salvation, we were at war with God—enemies because of our sin. But through the gospel, through Christ's death and resurrection, God made peace. He initiated it, paid the price, and removed the barrier. This is objective peace—a settled legal reality based on Christ's finished work, not on your feelings. This peace is your foundation for stability in spiritual warfare. When you don't have peace with God, you're spiritually unstable. Every trial makes you wonder if God is punishing you. Every attack makes you question if He's abandoned you. Every sin makes you fear you've lost salvation. But when you're grounded in the gospel of peace, you have stability that nothing can shake. How this works practically: When trials come, you don't wonder if God is punishing you—you know you have peace with Him through Christ When attacks intensify, you don't fear God has abandoned you—nothing can separate you from His love When you sin and fall, you don't lose assurance—Christ's righteousness covers you When circumstances feel chaotic, you don't panic—you're standing on solid gospel ground Jesus promised in John 16:33: "In Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." The gospel doesn't remove trials—it gives you firm footing to stand through trials. 2. Gospel Peace Keeps You Ready and Mobile in Spiritual Warfare The word "preparation" (hetoimasia) means readiness, firm footing, or being equipped and ready for action. It's not primarily about being ready to GO somewhere—it's about being ready to STAND somewhere. Roman soldiers needed footwear that allowed them to maintain position under pressure, shift weight to deflect attacks, move quickly when necessary, and keep balance on unstable ground. That's exactly what the gospel does in spiritual warfare. Gospel readiness looks like: Stability under pressure - You don't get knocked over when attacks come because your feet are planted on gospel peace, not on performance (which shifts) or feelings (which change) Mobility in obedience - The gospel gives you freedom to serve (not paralyzed by guilt), boldness to witness (you've experienced its power), and willingness to obey (your relationship with God is secure) Balance when attacked - When accused, you stand on justification; when tempted, you remember you're a new creation; when discouraged, you recall God's faithfulness You're stable but not rigid. Firm but not frozen. Ready for whatever comes. The gospel doesn't just save you and leave you static—it equips you for battle with both stability to stand and mobility to move as needed. 3. Gospel Peace Prepares You to Share the Good News With Others While the primary focus is on YOUR stability, there's a clear secondary application: being ready to share the gospel with others. If the gospel gives you firm footing, then sharing it with others is powerful offensive spiritual warfare. When you lead someone to Christ, you're plundering Satan's kingdom. Romans 10:15 says, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace." What makes feet beautiful? When they're bringing the gospel. How gospel peace prepares you for evangelism: You can't share what you don't have - You must be firmly rooted in the gospel yourself before you can effectively share it with others The gospel removes fear - Your identity isn't based on people's responses but on your standing with God through Christ. If someone rejects the gospel, they're rejecting Christ, not you The gospel gives you a message - You don't need complex arguments; you just share what the gospel has done: you were at war with God, but through Christ, you have peace When opportunities arise—a coworker asking why you have peace in chaos, a friend wondering how you maintain stability in trials, someone seeing joy despite difficulties—you're ready to point them to gospel peace. The Bottom Line: The shoes of the gospel of peace give you stability (peace with God through Christ as your unshakeable foundation), readiness (prepared to stand, move, and respond as needed), and boldness (free to share the gospel that transformed your life). The gospel isn't just your ticket to heaven—it's your firm footing for the battles of life. Next in Series: Week 5 - "The Shield of Faith" (Ephesians 6:16) How faith extinguishes the enemy's fiery darts.

In this midweek episode, Andrew, Pastor Scott Kramer, and Pastor Eric Goldsborough discuss insights from their recent sermons based on Jeremiah 18, focusing on God's role in shaping our spiritual lives, much like a potter with clay. They highlight the importance of practical teaching, providential relationships, private disciplines, and pivotal circumstances in growing one's faith. They also emphasize listening to the Holy Spirit daily, the value of staying spiritually pliable, and the transformative power of engaging in church and ministry activities.

Pastor Eric's message highlights the importance of learning from past mistakes and being open to God's transformative power through repentance, using the analogy of a potter reshaping clay to represent how God can restore us. He emphasizes that a soft, responsive heart invites God's grace and urges us to choose obedience and repentance to avoid the hardships that come from a hardened heart.

Sermon Series "Hearing the Voice of God"-Week 1-Does It Agree With The Bible?-Genesis 3:1-6

In her message “Lord of Our Expectations”, Kayla Anderson explores how our desire for control and specific outcomes often limits our faith. Through the stories of Jairus and the bleeding woman, she shows that Jesus rarely meets expectations the way we plan but He always offers something greater: His presence, compassion, and power. Kayla encourages believers to trust who Jesus is, not just what He can do, choosing to stay in His presence, Word, people, and surrender even when prayers seem unanswered, because His character and companionship exceed every expectation. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Travis Cunningham shares the vision for the future of our church and preaches on generosity from Matthew 6:19-24 Learn more about Story Church at our website: story.church Instagram: @ourstorychurch

Chris starts us in the discussion of healing and sets the foundation for us to look at what is God's will

This week, we're diving into Part 3 of our new series: Closer—Building a Relationship with God. Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman as we discover what it really means to worship God with every part of our lives. Don't miss this powerful word that will help you draw closer with worship and prayer.

The Breastplate of Righteousness Series: Suited Up - The Armor of God (Week 3 of 7) Scripture: Ephesians 6:14b Summary In ancient warfare, a soldier could survive wounds to his arms, legs, or even head—but a wound to the heart was fatal. That's why the breastplate was critical. Similarly, in spiritual warfare, the enemy's primary target is your heart—your emotions, your conscience, your sense of identity. The breastplate of righteousness protects what matters most. This message explores how two kinds of righteousness work together to guard your heart from the enemy's attacks. Key Points: 1. Christ's Righteousness Is Your Foundation Before we can talk about living righteously, we must establish the foundation: you cannot earn righteousness through your own effort. Isaiah 64:6 says all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags. The breastplate begins with what Christ has done FOR you, not what you do for Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21 reveals the great exchange: Jesus took your sin, and you receive His perfect righteousness. This is justification—your legal standing before God. When Satan accuses you (and Revelation 12:10 calls him "the accuser of our brethren"), you don't defend yourself by your performance. You point to Christ's finished work. This is the first layer of the breastplate. It protects your heart from crushing guilt and constant insecurity. Your acceptance before God doesn't depend on your daily performance—it depends on Christ's perfect righteousness credited to you by faith. 2. Righteous Living Protects Your Heart From Attack While your standing before God is secured by Christ's righteousness alone, your effectiveness in spiritual warfare requires righteous living. Paul tells us to "put on" the breastplate—that's active. We must put on righteous living daily. Why? Because unconfessed sin creates vulnerability in your armor. If you're harboring secret sin, living a double life, or deliberately disobeying God, what happens? Your prayers feel powerless. Your Bible reading feels dry. Your conscience condemns you. Your confidence evaporates. The pattern is: Deliberate disobedience → guilt and shame → loss of confidence → weakened prayers → spiritual ineffectiveness. We explored specific examples: unconfessed bitterness, secret sexual sin, financial dishonesty, unresolved conflict. Each creates a hole in the breastplate that the enemy exploits. Proverbs 28:1 says, "The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion." Why are the righteous bold? Because they have nothing to hide. Their conscience is clear. That gives them confidence in prayer, boldness in witness, and power in spiritual warfare. 3. The Enemy Attacks Your Heart With Guilt, Shame, and Condemnation The enemy's strategy is to attack your heart through three primary weapons: Guilt - "Look at what you did." Satan takes legitimate guilt and twists it, bringing up sins you've already confessed and making you feel like you can never be forgiven. Shame - "Look at who you are." While guilt says "I did something bad," shame says "I AM bad." It attacks your identity and worth, paralyzing you with the belief that you're fundamentally broken. Condemnation - "You're disqualified." This weapon says you've gone too far, sinned too much, and can't be used by God. It stops believers from stepping into ministry and being effective for the kingdom. We learned how to distinguish the Holy Spirit's conviction from Satan's condemnation: Holy Spirit's conviction: Specific about sin, leads to repentance, results in restoration, points to Christ Satan's condemnation: Vague and general, leads to despair, results in isolation, points to yourself The breastplate of righteousness protects you from these attacks. When you're trusting in Christ's righteousness AND walking in obedience, the enemy's accusations bounce off because your confidence is in Christ, not yourself. The Bottom Line: The breastplate of righteousness protects your heart in two ways—Christ's righteousness gives you standing before God, and your righteous living gives you confidence in warfare. You need both. Christ's righteousness without obedience leads to presumption. Obedience without Christ's righteousness leads to works-based religion. But together, they form a breastplate that fully protects your heart. Next in Series: Week 4 - "The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace" (Ephesians 6:15) How the gospel gives us firm footing in spiritual warfare.

Pastor Rodney's message "Lord of My Life" shows us that Jesus is not just someone to admire but someone to follow fully and surrender to. Drawing from Mark 3, he explains that while many came to Jesus for what He could do, few chose true discipleship—believing in Him, belonging to Him, behaving like Him, and preaching about Him. True discipleship begins with being with Jesus before doing for Him, allowing His power to transform us and flow through us to others. Following Jesus means living in such a way that our words, worship, and lives visibly preach who He is. Listen and be challenged. Support the show

Pastor Travis Cunningham shares the vision for the future of our church and preaches on generosity from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9. Learn more about Story Church at our website: story.church Instagram: @ourstorychurch

This week, we're diving into Part 2 of our new series: Closer—Building a Relationship with God. Join Reverend Ammie Bouwman as we discover what it really means to obey God with every part of our lives. Don't miss this powerful word that will help you draw closer and be obedient to God's Word.

In this week's episode, Andrew hosts a discussion with Pastors Scott Kramer and Eric Goldsborough about the current sermon series, "They Spoke From God," focusing on the book of Jeremiah. Their conversation explores the themes of overcoming fear in responding to God's calling, understanding divine guidance, and trusting in the Lord's plan over self-reliance.

Pastor Eric's message encourages us to study the book of Jeremiah, known as the "weeping prophet," and to recognize that despite his difficult mission, God called Jeremiah at a young age and equipped him to fulfill his purpose. He challenges us to overcome excuses and embrace our God-given purpose with confidence, trusting that God will provide the necessary strength and guidance.

This sermon explores the concept of God's rest throughout Scripture, focusing on five key places where God rests with humanity: Eden, the Tabernacle of Moses, Solomon's Temple, the Church, and the New Jerusalem. The pastor emphasizes that God's rest is not inactivity but the completion of His purpose and the assumption of His reign. In the current era, God rests with His people through the Holy Spirit, making the Church His living temple.A crucial insight is that Jesus' death was not only about the forgiveness of sins but also about fulfilling the Mosaic Law and establishing God's rest among His people. Christians are called to both "come unto me" (receive rest from Jesus) and "go unto them" (take the gospel to others). The sermon concludes with four main points: believers are personal temples, the church is a corporate temple, Christians are called to live from rest rather than striving, and believers must both come to Jesus and go to others.Support the show

Join us as Pastor Jeffrey brings us today's message. To learn more about NLC Greenbrier- TEXT "Greenbrier" TO: 88000 to connect with us!

In this midweek episode, Andrew provides a brief recap of Pastor Scott's sermon on the transformative power of God's Word from Isaiah, followed by a pre-recorded deep dive into Isaiah 40 with Pastor Scott, highlighting God's majesty and strength.

Pastor Brandon shares a message from the book of Isaiah, emphasizing God's ability to transform our lives by trading our brokenness and despair for freedom, beauty, and eternal rewards through faith in Jesus. He encourages us to trust in God's unseen work, embrace our identity as children of God, and recognize that life's struggles can lead to spiritual growth and transformation.

Biblical rest is not about exhaustion but the completion of God's purpose, seen in five key moments throughout Scripture. Solomon's Temple represents a pivotal point in this pattern, where God's rest and reign came together in a permanent dwelling place. This divine pattern—chaos subdued, work completed, God enthroned—foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate temple where God's presence dwells fully. When we live under God's reign, we experience His true rest, no longer striving in our own strength but living from His finished work, in His presence, toward His promised future.Biblical rest is not inactivity but the completion of God's purpose and the establishment of His reign.God's pattern of rest (chaos subdued, work completed, God enthroned) is consistent throughout Scripture and applies to our personal salvation.The temple, like creation and the tabernacle before it, was a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, the true temple where God's presence rests permanently.Many Christians struggle because they're holding onto sin rather than surrendering to God's rest and reign.God desires to rest with us more than we desire to rest with Him, and He invites us into supernatural rest that our finite minds cannot fully comprehend.Support the show

Pastor Kenneth unveils a powerful journey through six stages of biblical masculinity, focusing on the final three, lover, king, and sage. Through David's intimate psalms and modern examples, he shows how developing deeper intimacy with God transforms leadership and legacy.