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This week in our "Good News" series, Pastor Brandon lets us in on the good news that help has come! We dive into the scriptures today to see that THE Helper, the Holy Spirit is not just a force or some mystical power but the third person of the trinity. Who helps align our thoughts with His thoughts, our actions with His actions; He helps us desire what is holy and brings life to our feelings. The good news is, the Holy Spirit is our helper! - Key Verses // John 16:7,13 - For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources: https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

We continue our "Good News" series this week, with a focus on the good news that we are a part of God's family. God wants to be known as our Father, rather than to be known as just a master. Pastor Brandon teaches us that we are heirs because God is our heavenly Father. That we can approach Him through relationship and not be relegated just by rules. And when we shift our thinking to be relationship minded, then how we relate with the Father changes how we relate with each other. - Key Verses // John 1:12, Galatians 4:4-7 - For Sermon Notes, the Connect Card, and our other online resources: https://linktr.ee/Celebrationchurchlive

He is risen—and because He lives, we can truly live! In this powerful Easter Sunday message, Pastor Katie unpacks the fullness of Jesus' death and resurrection, showing how the blood of the Lamb not only saves but sets us free—completely.   Whether you feel stuck, bound, or spiritually breathless, this message is a reminder: you're not forgotten. You are pursued, loved, and called to freedom. Through Scripture, storytelling, and a striking illustration of spiritual suffocation, you'll be challenged to stop living like a captive and start walking in the power of the cross.  

Over 2 billion people declare Jesus is alive, but what does that actually mean for you? In this raw and powerful Easter message, we unpack John 20, explore why the women were first, why the disciples were afraid, and how Jesus speaks peace into our fear — even when the doors are locked and the doubts are deep.From “Doubting Thomas” to Resurrection Power, we'll challenge what you believe, address your fears, and show why Christianity rises and falls on one event: the bodily resurrection of Jesus.Why were the wounds so important?Why do good things distract us from God things?Why it's not blind faith — but undeniable evidence.Why you're not crazy for believing… but maybe crazy if you don't.Whether you're struggling with belief, skepticism, or fear — this message will hit you right where you live.

This Palm Sunday, Pastor Bailey delivers a message on foot washing.   Key Verses:  John 12:12 Zechariah 9:9 John 13: 13-17 John 19 Philipians 2:3-8 Key Points: Jesus was humble in the good times and humble in the public times Jesus was humble in the private times Humility is love in action Jesus was humble in the bad times and he was humble until the very end Praying this message blesses your week!

As Jesus shares this last supper with his disciples, he begins to speak of the lives they are now called to live. A central necessity of this new life, he says, is to remain in Him. Jesus describes himself as the true vine, his Father as the gardener, and we as the branches. If we remain connected to him, rooted in his life and love, we will flourish and bear lasting fruit in this new way of living. Key Verses: John 15:1-11 

In John 11, we step into a scene filled with grief, confusion, and what seems like divine delay. Lazarus is sick. His sisters are desperate. And yet… Jesus waits.Why?This message explores the purpose behind Jesus' pause—and how God's delays are never wasted. We look at the rising tension in Jesus' ministry, His deep love for a hurting family, and His sovereign timing in the middle of crisis.What looks like silence is actually strategy. What feels like absence is full of purpose.Jesus didn't delay because He didn't care. He delayed because He loved.

In this message, Pastor Jason Sharpe walks us through the powerful truth that Jesus is the Lamb—our perfect, sacrificial, and shared Savior. From the Old Testament command to sacrifice an unblemished lamb in Exodus, to the declaration in John 1:29 that Jesus is “the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world,” we see how Jesus fulfills every requirement as our Passover Lamb.Discover the three truths about the Lamb:The Lamb had to be perfect.The Lamb had to be slaughtered.The Lamb must be shared.Through scriptures like 1 Peter 1, Isaiah 53, and Luke 14, this message calls us to reflect, invite, and participate—because the Lamb has made a way for us all.

As Jesus prepares his disciples for his eventual death, he senses they are anxious and have troubled hearts. He gives them these precious promises — that he is making a home for them, and that he is the way to get to this home. In this sermon, we look at what that means and how we can believe this truth today. Key Verses:  John 14:1-7

In the depths of grief following the death of his friend Lazarus, Jesus declares, “I am the Resurrection and the Life.” Yet, sorrow and anger do not have the final word. Jesus demonstrates his power, bringing hope to us even today. We can begin to trust him to ultimately make all things right.  Key Verses: John 11:17-27 

Web Description: The religion of their day prevented many from receiving Christ when He appeared in the flesh. Religion is no different in our day. Religion tends to establish orthodox interpretations about God rather than lead us into a relationship with God. However, the promise is that we will all know the Lord. And we need to honestly deal with that which prevents us from knowing Him, even if it is our own religious thinking.   Show Notes: It is important to understand the degree to which our lack of awareness is based on our religious upbringing. Religious orthodoxy encourages us—demands even—to close off to anything new. This makes it difficult for us to develop an awareness of God's moving in the present because it might fly in the face of doctrines we learned in church, Bible school, or seminary.   Many people rejected Christ because His actions and teachings seemed not to fit the orthodoxy of their day. Orthodoxy today has the same effect of hindering rather than helping our relationship with God. Religion emphasizes doctrines that build walls around concepts about God rather than emphasizing a relationship with Him. Just look at the history of Christianity. Has the process of protecting doctrines and orthodoxy in the Church resulted in people knowing the Lord? It seems like it has resulted in divisions, accusations of heresy, and persecution.   We do not want to reject a true moving of God today because it does not fit our concepts of orthodoxy. The disciples who stayed with Yeshua (Jesus) when His statements challenged their orthodoxy did so because of their relationship with Him. The emphasis of Christianity must be our relationship with Christ. We do not need more teaching that builds denominational walls to protect our understanding of the Bible. We need to be taught a relationship with the Lord so that everyone comes to know Him. Father, bring us out of religion into a relationship with You.   Key Verses:   •       John 5:8–16. “It is the Sabbath, and it is not permissible for you to carry your pallet.” •       John 5:17–19. “Whatever the Father does, these things the Son also does in like manner.” •       John 5:39. “You search the Scriptures; … it is these that testify about Me.” •       John 17:20–22. “… that they may be one, just as We are one.” •       John 6:44–52. “How can this man give us His flesh to eat?” •       John 6:63–69. “We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” •       Jeremiah 31:33–34. “They will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest of them.”   Quotes:   •       “With God nothing is impossible. Yet religion says almost everything is impossible. Everything is wrong that doesn't line up to the orthodoxy that has been developed.” •       “If all it takes is reading the Bible to have understanding of exactly what God is saying and what He's wanting, then I don't think we would be at this place of having all these thousands of denominations surrounding us at this time.” •       “We can read the Bible, and we can have it be totally beyond our ability to grasp what is being spoken. And that's where the Holy Spirit comes in—in the relationship with the Holy Spirit who comes to us from the Father.”   Takeaways:   1.    Yeshua functioned according to a relationship with the Father and not according to religious orthodoxy. Scholars who knew the Scriptures but did not know the Father rejected Yeshua on the basis of orthodoxy and religion as they knew it. 2.    Christian scholars have persecuted the Jews as well as other Christians based on their understanding of the Bible. Establishing orthodoxy by the Scriptures has not led to a greater knowledge of God. It has divided Christians into thousands of denominations. The only way we will have the oneness Christ desires will be through a relationship with Him. 3.    We do not want the Lord's coming to be like a thief in the night because we are unaware of Him. We do not want to reject God's moving today because of our orthodoxy. We need the relationship with God that hears His voice and understands what He is telling us.  

Life is a series of complicated situations — but what if we could have a someone to lead us through them? In this sermon, we look at how Jesus leads us and cares for us as shepherd. Key Verses: John 10:11-18

Jesus reminds us in His third I AM statement that He is our protection. He is the Gate for our souls to be free and safe with Him for all eternity. He also reminds us that some seek to remove us from the Gate of His protection. Why? What do we do to stay in the security and safety of the Lord? As we look at John 10:1-10, we see how Jesus directs us towards Him and away from the destruction of the enemy.  Key Verses: John 10:1-10

As we continue our journey through the Gospel of John, we dive into chapters 18 and 19, walking through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus as we approach Easter. This season of Lent invites us to engage deeply with a familiar yet profoundly challenging story—the suffering of Christ. It’s easy to skip ahead to the resurrection, but there is so much to learn in these moments of Jesus’ trial, betrayal, and ultimate sacrifice. Key Themes Covered: Human Struggle with Pain & Suffering – As humans, we often avoid pain—whether our own or others’. How do we sit in the reality of Jesus’ suffering without looking away? Jesus & Pilate: A Clash of Power – Jesus stands firm in divine authority, while Pilate sways under pressure. What does true power look like? Pilate’s Search for Truth – When Pilate asks, “What is truth?” is he dismissive or genuinely searching? How does his question reflect modern struggles with truth and authority? Key Verses: John 18:36 – "My kingdom is not of this world." John 19:10-11 – "You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above." Matthew 28:18 – "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Philippians 2:9-11 – "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place...that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow." Takeaways: This week, sit with John 18-19 and ask God to reveal areas in your heart where you struggle to surrender to His authority. Reflect on what it means to have spiritual authority through Christ—how can you walk in power, love, and self-discipline? As Easter approaches, let’s not rush past the cross. Let’s sit with the reality of Jesus’ suffering and allow it to deepen our love for Him. Jesus’ power is unshakable, rooted in the truth of who He is. Unlike the fleeting power structures of the world, His authority stands firm. Whatever you are facing today, know that His power, love, and sovereignty are over it all. Stay Connected: Follow me on Instagram @nicoleunice Questions? Email nicole@nicoleunice.com Find my speaking calendar or make a speaking request: http://nicoleunice.com Share your thoughts and reflections with us—we’d love to hear from you! See you next time as we continue our journey through John and prepare our hearts for Easter! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jesus says, “I am the Light of the world,” offering both the promise of new life and the call to follow Him. His light brings hope, renewal, and a life illuminated by His love, guiding all who believe toward the truth that sets us free. Key Verses: John 8:12-30

How can we build deep, lasting friendships that reflect the love of Jesus? In this message, Pastor Jon Dupin unpacks Jesus' command to "love one another" and explores why relationships are essential for a thriving faith. Despite having the best tools for community, many believers struggle with isolation, individualism, and self-reliance. But Jesus calls us to something greater—a life of Jesus-centered friendships that strengthen our faith and serve as a powerful witness to the world.Join us as we dive into John 13, learning how to restore relationships, carry one another's burdens, and embrace the kind of friendships that transform lives. Don't miss this powerful start to our One Another series!

This week, Pastor Lacey delivers a powerful message on John 16 and the promise of the Holy Spirit.  Key Verses:  John 16:5-15 John 16:7 John 16:23-28 Acts 2: 38-39 Key Points:  The Holy Spirit is our helper, our advocate, our counselor, and our comfort.  The Promise of the Holy Spirit is for:  You Your children All who are far off Outward Evidence of the Holy Spirit:  Speaking in tongues  Testifying of Jesus and mass salvation Praying this message encourages you and blesses you throughout the week. 

Web Description: Get out of your mind that you are here on the earth by happenstance, wondering, “Why am I here? What is my purpose?” Instead of spending a lifetime trying to answer those questions, simply know that you were brought to birth by the will of God to be on earth at this time. And God is working in you and through you to accomplish exactly what He wants to accomplish.   Show Notes: There is so much confusion in this age that it can be overwhelming. This level of confusion can lead people to feel ineffective in their lives and even develop a sense of uselessness or depression. We see then how confusion is a tactic of satan. If he can keep us confused about who we are, what we are to do, and how we are to do it, then he can keep us from moving with the power and authority we need. This confusion is the opposite of what believers are to have in Christ.   As a believer it must be real to you that you were not born by the will of man nor of the will of flesh. You were born by the will of God, and you are here on this earth at this time with a purpose in God. God is also at work in you to work His purposes and His pleasure in this earth. Therefore, you do not have to go it alone, trying to work things out by yourself. You have the force of God Himself, Christ, and the Holy Spirit working within you to accomplish this purpose.   If we could get this understanding that we are brought forth by His will, then we would begin to flow with our time here on earth, rather than fight it. Are you wondering, “What is it all about? What am I supposed to do? How am I supposed to become what God wants?” Instead, keep rehearsing John 1:13 and say, “I am born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” Let there be an assurance that God is working His will in us and through us. And that purpose can flow in us and through us without the uncertainty we often struggle with.   Key Verses:   •       John 1:9–13. “… born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” •       James 1:16–18. “In the exercise of His will He brought us forth by the word of truth.” •       Philippians 2:12–13. “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you.” •       1 Peter 1:22–23. “You have been born again … through the living and enduring word of God.” •       Ephesians 1:1–14. “We have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose.”   Quotes:   •       “We must be unwavering in the fact that we are here by the will of God with that purpose in God, and we are able to reach in by the Holy Spirit to find the revelation of that, and begin to move with great clarity and force in our hearts.” •       “This is not some flash-in-the-pan existence that we're part of. This is part of our eternity with Him in an eternal life. We are living in God. He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world.” •       “What a privilege we have! What an honor we have to be part of God summing up all things in Christ, both things in the heavens and the things that are in the earth! And we are brought forth by His will to have a purpose in fulfilling and concluding His great purpose.”   Takeaways:   1.    It is necessary, especially in this generation, not to be caught up in the confusion of this age. The demonic realm is driven to keep us in confusion to prevent us from moving in power and authority with clarity about our purpose. 2.    It is a great necessity for believers to really grasp the fact that we are born by the will of God, that we are here at this time in history by the will of God, that we are here with a purpose from God. And we must move forward and accomplish that purpose. 3.    We are not part of some temporary existence that we have to work out by ourselves. He chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world and created us by the living and abiding Word of God. Our life on earth is part of our eternal life in God who is working in us to accomplish His will. 4.    There may be a mystery in His will, but He will make it known to you if you seek Him. But seek Him knowing that you are born by the will of God, brought forth for His purpose, and you are simply clarifying that which you know to be true about yourself.

What is going to sustain you as you face your life? This is one of the most important questions all of us must answer, because life often feels unsustainable. As we begin our new series on the “I Am” statements of Jesus, we see that Jesus says he is our “bread.” In this sermon, we look at the explanation, the offer, and the mystery of what this actually means for us today. Key Verses: John 6:23-35

This week, Pastor Bailey speaks on John chapter 16.  Key Verses: John 15:9-17 2 Chronicles 20:7 Isaiah 41:8 James 2:23 Exodus 33:11 Joshua 1:1 1 Samuel 13:14 Genesis 18:17 Psalm 25:14 Matthew 22:37-40 1 John 3 Psalm 139 John 1:12-13 Galatians 3:26 Key Points:  Intentionality is needed for friendship to grow Love one another as Jesus jas loved you Lay down your life for Jesus Submit and obey what he is asking you to do each day  Praying this message blesses your week and through daily pursuits your relationship with God grows into friendship. 

Web Description: If God put us in this world by His will, then we accept that He has enabled us to do His will. That means whatever He makes real to us in His Word is not something only for the past or waiting for the future. His Word is something He wants us to walk in now. Therefore, we ask God's help to end our double-mindedness by making our conscious and subconscious minds a united force to manifest His Word in the present.   Show Notes: As Christians we believe that the Scriptures are the Word of God. But we need to change our conditioning that relegates everything in the Scriptures to the past or the future. The Word of God must be our present reality. It is not enough to mentally accept that Christ was resurrected in the past and by virtue of that determine we will have a resurrection in the future. Instead, we need to believe without wavering that Yeshua (Jesus) is, as He said, the resurrection and the life, and we can therefore experience the power of His resurrection and life in our own lives at this very moment.   God is speaking to us now in the present, but what hinders our effectiveness is this duplicity in our thinking that prevents us from experiencing it in the present. James wrote that a double-minded person should not expect to receive anything from God, and the reality is that we are by nature double-minded. We have a conscious mind and a subconscious mind, and those two minds are not necessarily in sync. We live crossing ourselves out more than we recognize because our conscious and subconscious minds are at odds with each other.   You can determine with your conscious mind to walk in the Word and then fail to even get started because your subconscious mind is not engaged in carrying out your conscious decision. We live mainly in our conscious mind because that is what we know how to relate to. But our subconscious mind is what makes the planning of our conscious mind active and operational in the present moment. With the Holy Spirit's help, we apply the force of our subconscious mind to take the Word that we understand with our conscious mind and make it our present and active reality.   Key Verses:   •       John 1:13. “… born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” •       Philippians 2:13. “It is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” •       Luke 17:21. “The kingdom of God is in your midst [or within you].” •       Matthew 28:20. “I am with you always.” •       James 1:5–8. “That man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man.” •       James 4:8. “Purify your hearts, you double-minded.” •       Isaiah 54:17. “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper.” •       1 Peter 2:24. “By His wounds you were healed.” •       John 11:21–26. “I am the resurrection and the life.” •       Roman 13:14. “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ.”   Quotes:   •       “Our subconscious mind does not flow with our conscious mind. These two things are not necessarily in sync with each other and a lot of problems are born out of that.” •       “How do we get to oneness? We've got to get to oneness in ourselves, and it has a lot to do with the Holy Spirit. It has a lot to do with learning our subconscious mind the way we know our conscious mind.” •       “My subconscious mind has to be brought into unification with my conscious mind and vice versa in order for me to live in the present moment. And if I don't do that, then I'm constantly living in this throwback of the past or the future. And there's no power in that.”   Takeaways:   1.    When God says that you are here, not by the will of flesh nor by the will of man, but by the will of God, then you must take that in your mind and make that your present reality and reject anything that says anything different. If God's Word is true, then it is true now. 2.    It is not enough to know and teach the Word. We have to know how to manifest the Word. Not manifesting it now in our lives puts the Word into the future or keeps it in the past. 3.    Even though we love the Word and have tried to walk in the Word, we are confronted with the fact that a double-minded person receives nothing from God. It is our double-minded nature that crosses out the effectiveness of the Word. 4.    Instead of only mentally accepting the Word with our conscious mind, we need to involve the capabilities of our subconscious mind to keep the Word active and functioning in the present moment.

This week, Elder Ken shares a message about John 13.  Key Verses: John 13:1-20 Key Point:  Sacraments God puts into our life include baptism, confessions, matrimony, anointing, communion, and foot washing Would you rather be the person washing feet or the one recieving the washing? Recieving is important  Praying this message blesses your week! 

This week, Pastor Bailey dives deeper into Thanksgiving, our word of the year.  Key Verses:  John 6:1-14 Matthew 14 Luke 9 Mark 6 1 John 4:17 Luke 5 John 21 Psalm 50:10 Revelation 21:21 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Key Point: In lack, we give thanks Praying this message blesses your week and you begin to see mulitplication from the Lord in your life. 

Web Description: Christ came into this earth as the Word made flesh. We too, having received of His fullness, must grow by grace until we as members of His body are the fullness of Him who fills all things. We too must become in this age the Word made flesh. That is what will have the power and authority that we need to move in the greater works that He has promised.   Show Notes: How amazing it is that the Word of God is so available to us today! We simply have to pick it up and read it. And that is only possible because of the generations of Jewish and Christian scribes who preserved it by faithfully writing it down. When Moses first inscribed that Word in stone, it came with such glory that his face shone, and he had to hide his face with a veil. Today there is still a glory that manifests in the Bible, the written Word. Yet God is looking for something even greater.   He is looking for a greater glory and a greater manifestation of that Word to be more impactful and effective. God is wanting more than His Word engraved on tablets of stone—something outside of us that we know or study. He wants His Word engraved on the tablets of our hearts until we become, as Christ was, the Word made flesh.   That is what He was looking for when He brought Christ to dwell with us. Something had to express His Word to humanity in such a way that the Word could be implanted in us. And the Word implanted in our hearts is to grow until we are the mature expression of that Word as Christ was. And that is what we reach for. We want Him to write His Word on our hearts by the Spirit. We want the veil removed so that we can behold Him as He is and be transformed into His image.   Key Verses:   •       John 1:14–18. “The Word became flesh, and dwelt among us.” •       John 1:1–5. “He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him.” •       2 Corinthians 3:1–3. “You are a letter of Christ … on tablets of human hearts.” •       2 Corinthians 3:4–18. “We all, with unveiled face … are being transformed into the same image.” •       1 Peter 1:23. “You have been born again … through the living and enduring word of God.” •       Ephesians 4:11–13. “He gave some … to the building up of the body of Christ.” •       John 1:16. “Of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” •       Ephesians 1:18–23. “The church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.”   Quotes:   •       “Even what Moses did—as tremendous as it was being the expression to write that Word, to speak that Word, to give that that Word to the children of Israel—the power was not there to release mankind into being likewise this expression of the Word of God.” •       “He is not looking for us to be teachers of the Word, to be scholars of the Word, to be believers in the Word, to be those who are witnesses by testimony of that Word; He's looking for us to be as Christ was.” •       “He was the Word made flesh; and we likewise are to attain to that knowledge of the Son of God, to that mature man, to that measure of stature which belonged to Him. We're to come into His fullness.”   Takeaways:   1.    God created the heavens and the earth by His Word. Then He gave His Word to Moses to speak to the sons of Israel. Since then God's Word has been recorded and preserved. So we have the Word of God. But something had to express the Word of God to humanity in such a way that the Word could be implanted in us. That is why God gave us His Son, who was the Word made flesh. 2.    When we understand this, we understand what Christ really was. And then we can begin to understand what it is God is looking to impart through Christ manifesting as that Word of God. He is looking for the Word implanted in us to grow until each of us likewise becomes the Word made flesh. 3.    The reason for the Church and the ministries God gave to the Church is to build up the Body of Christ until we grow into a mature man, to the measure of the stature that belongs to the fullness of Christ.  

Pastor Damaris Solis brings this week's message, “This is My Confidence." Key Verses: John 16.33 NIV: ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”” Mark 5:.25-34 NIV: “And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years. She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of getting better she grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, “If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.” Immediately her bleeding stopped and she felt in her body that she was freed from her suffering. At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” “You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?' ” But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the woman, knowing what had happened to her, came and fell at his feet and, trembling with fear, told him the whole truth. He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”” Job 1.20-22 NIV: “At this, Job got up and tore his robe and shaved his head. Then he fell to the ground in worship and said: “Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.” In all this, Job did not sin by charging God with wrongdoing.” Job 2.3-6 NIV: “Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. And he still maintains his integrity, though you incited me against him to ruin him without any reason.” “Skin for skin!” Satan replied. “A man will give all he has for his own life. But now stretch out your hand and strike his flesh and bones, and he will surely curse you to your face.” The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, then, he is in your hands; but you must spare his life.”” Job 2.9-10 NIV: “His wife said to him, “Are you still maintaining your integrity? Curse God and die!” He replied, “You are talking like a foolish woman. Shall we accept good from God, and not trouble?” In all this, Job did not sin in what he said.” Mark 2.3-5, 10-12 NIV: “Some men came, bringing to him a paralyzed man, carried by four of them. Since they could not get him to Jesus because of the crowd, they made an opening in the roof above Jesus by digging through it and then lowered the mat the man was lying on. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, “Son, your sins are forgiven.” But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” He got up, took his mat and walked out in full view of them all. This amazed everyone and they praised God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”” Daniel 3.15-18, 25NIV: “Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand?” Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, “King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty's hand. But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up.” He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”” Sermon Topics: Anxiety, Perseverance, Confidence If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends on social media. For more information about PNEUMA Church, visit our website at mypneumachurch.org.  Connect with Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mypneumachurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/mypneumachurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/mypneumachurch Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Welcome 02:11 - John 16.33 NIV 03:40 - This is My Confidence

Key Verses: John 8:12 Episode: 2 of 2 In this special Christmas series, Pastor Michael Lantz reflects on the powerful words of Jesus in John 8:12: "I am the Light of the World." As we navigate the beauty and busyness of the holiday season, this message will remind us of the hope, joy, and peace that come through Christ, the true Light who shines in the darkness. Join us for this encouraging three-part series as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and His invitation to walk in His light. Let this teaching illuminate your heart and help you focus on the greatest gift of all—Jesus, the Light of the World. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Key Verses: John 8:12 Episode: 1 of 2 In this special Christmas series, Pastor Michael Lantz reflects on the powerful words of Jesus in John 8:12: "I am the Light of the World." As we navigate the beauty and busyness of the holiday season, this message will remind us of the hope, joy, and peace that come through Christ, the true Light who shines in the darkness. Join us for this encouraging three-part series as we celebrate the birth of our Savior and His invitation to walk in His light. Let this teaching illuminate your heart and help you focus on the greatest gift of all—Jesus, the Light of the World. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Key Verses: John 8:58 Episode: 3 of 3 Join Pastor Michael Lantz for a special three-episode Christmas message exploring the profound declaration of Jesus in John 8:58: "Before Abraham was, I am." Discover the significance of this powerful statement as it reveals the eternal nature of Christ, His identity as God, and the hope He brings to the world. This Christmas season, reflect on the timeless truth of Jesus as the light of the world and the gift of life. Don't miss this inspiring teaching celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Key Verses: John 8:58 Episode: 2 of 3 Join Pastor Michael Lantz for a special three-episode Christmas message exploring the profound declaration of Jesus in John 8:58: "Before Abraham was, I am." Discover the significance of this powerful statement as it reveals the eternal nature of Christ, His identity as God, and the hope He brings to the world. This Christmas season, reflect on the timeless truth of Jesus as the light of the world and the gift of life. Don't miss this inspiring teaching celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Key Verses: John 8:58 Episode: 1 of 3 Join Pastor Michael Lantz for a special three-episode Christmas message exploring the profound declaration of Jesus in John 8:58: "Before Abraham was, I am." Discover the significance of this powerful statement as it reveals the eternal nature of Christ, His identity as God, and the hope He brings to the world. This Christmas season, reflect on the timeless truth of Jesus as the light of the world and the gift of life. Don't miss this inspiring teaching celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Text: John 3:16; Luke 11:42; Luke 12:15-21 Theme: What if our Valley felt the impact of a group of people from Community who were truly ALL IN? What if we held nothing back? Who will be going to Heaven someday because of your being ALL IN? Key Verses: John 3:16 (NIV) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49349775

Send us a Text Message.Subscribe here to receive my new church history podcast every few weeks at.https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comFor an ad-free version of the podcast plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month and also help keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free  for listeners everywhere at;patreon.com/JeremyMcCandlessStudy Notes: "The Work of the Holy Spirit" (John 16:7-15)IntroductionTransformative Life with Christ: Emphasizes the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus Christ, leading to love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, humility, and self-control.Eternal Impact: Highlights the eternal life and peace promised with Christ, countering nihilism and providing a purposeful life.Context of John 16:7-15Preparation for Departure: Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, introducing them to the Holy Spirit.Promise of the Holy Spirit: Jesus explains it is beneficial for Him to leave so that the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, can come.Key Verses (John 16:7-15)Advocate's Role:Verse 7: Jesus' departure allows the Holy Spirit to come.Verse 8: The Holy Spirit will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment.Verses 9-11: Details on conviction—sin (unbelief), righteousness (Jesus' ascension), and judgment (Satan's defeat).Verses 12-13: The Holy Spirit guides into all truth and reveals future events.Verses 14-15: The Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus and shares divine truths with believers.The Holy Spirit's WorkConvicting the World:Sin: Convicts people of their sin to lead them to faith in Christ.Righteousness: Reveals true righteousness in Jesus' absence.Judgment: Declares the defeat of Satan and the impending judgment.Guidance for Believers:Into All Truth: Leads believers into comprehensive spiritual truth.Future Revelations: Discloses future events, particularly concerning the Church.Glorifying Jesus: Exalts Jesus by revealing His truths to believers.Practical ImplicationsEvangelistic Empowerment: The Holy Spirit empowers believers to witness effectively.Divine Guidance: Believers receive continuous guidance and truth from the Holy Spirit.Progressive RevelationUnderstanding Over Time: Revelation is progressive; believers grow in understanding as they mature spiritually.Word + Spirit: God's truth extends beyond theological knowledge to all areas of life.Living Revelation: Jesus' revelation continues through the Holy Spirit's work in believers.Personal ApplicationCloser Relationship with Jesus: The closer believers are to Jesus, the more they understand His teachings and purposes.Living Out the Truth: Embrace the Holy Spirit's guidance to live a life that glorifies Jesus.ConclusionThe Holy Spirit's Role: Essential in guiding, revealing truth, and glorifying Jesus.Believers' Responsibility: To accept Jesus as Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to work through them.By understanding the role of the Holy Spirit, believers can experience the transformative power of God's truth in their livSupport the Show.Jeremy McCandless is creating podcasts and devotional resources | PatreonHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week's message, “God is Love." Key Verses: John 3.16-17 ESV: ““For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Psalm 22.1-5 ESV: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.” 1 John 4.9-10 ESV: “In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” Romans 5.8 ESV: “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 8.38-39 ESV: “For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”  Sermon Topics: Love, Silence, Trouble, Shame If you enjoyed the podcast, please subscribe and share it with your friends on social media. For more information about PNEUMA Church, visit our website at mypneumachurch.org. Connect with Us: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mypneumachurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/mypneumachurch Facebook: https://facebook.com/mypneumachurch Thank you for listening, and may God bless you. Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - Welcome 00:56 - John 3.16–17 ESV 01:56 - God is Love

When are our hearts become anxious, worried, afraid, or even numb, Jesus tells us to put in our trust in God, and in him. But how? In this sermon, we look at some of Jesus' final teachings about the reality of our future, the way to walk towards it, and the help we have along the journey. Key Verses: John 14:1-7

How do you continue to experience God even when you have failed him? In this sermon, we look at Peter and his betrayal of Jesus, and then how Jesus heals him, restores him, and calls him from a place of love. Key Verses: John 21:15-19

Text: various Theme: We are told a series of powerful and very destructive lies. These lies creep into the core of who we are and how we see, not only life, but ourselves. This week we'll uncover some of these lies and give God's answers. Key Verses: John 10:10 (NIV) “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Message Notes: https://www.bible.com/en-GB/events/49236377

Pastor John Ryan Cantu brings this week's Easter message, “Come." Key Verses: John 11:25–26 ESV “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”” John 3:16 KJV “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” Matthew 4:19 ESV  “And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”” Matthew 14:27-29 ESV  “But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.” Sermon Topics: Easter, Salvation, Faith

Web Description: Who is going to minister God's great new covenant of forgiveness to the world? The Body of Christ is to do that. But how can we minister God's forgiveness if we ourselves are unable to forgive others? First we must realize how much we need the ability to forgive. Then we must realize that our ability to forgive is based on having God's nature of forgiveness within us. Let us appropriate His divine nature and be the forgivers He has enabled us to be.   Show Notes: When Nelson Mandela became president of the Republic of South Africa, many Black citizens were seeking to take revenge on the White population because of apartheid, and a bloodbath seemed unavoidable. But Mandela turned the tide of the inevitable violence and changed a nation. What he accomplished was a miracle. And the reason that miracle occurred is because he tapped into the divine nature of God. As someone whose own nature had been violent and unforgiving, Mandela took upon himself God's nature of forgiveness.   We know from Christ's teachings that God expects us to forgive others to the same extent that He has forgiven us. And God's forgiveness of us through Christ was an intense, dramatic, proactive event. God's forgiveness literally removes from us all the guilt for our sins against Him. I think we have to admit that we do not forgive others with that same determination, and we need to understand how much our inability to forgive others limits our effectiveness as the Body of Christ.   We should not be discouraged by that. God has provided for us that we might become partakers of His divine nature. Christ was able to forgive because He had the divine nature of the Father within Himself, and Christ is here to impart His nature to us. Let us hunger after His nature. Let us ask and seek and knock until the nature of God is imparted to us because then forgiveness will flow from us. If a single individual like Mandela could change a nation by laying hold of forgiveness, what could the Body of Christ do in this day?   Key Verses:   •       John 3:16. “God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son.” •       Luke 23:34. “Jesus was saying, ‘Father, forgive them.'” •       2 Peter 1:2–4. “By them you may become partakers of the divine nature.” •       Matthew 6:12–15. “If you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions.” •       Mark 11:20–26. “Whenever you stand praying, forgive.” •       Jeremiah 31:31–34. “I will put My law within them. … I will forgive their iniquity.” •       Hebrews 10:16–18. “I WILL PUT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, … AND THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS DEEDS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE.” •       Matthew 19:26. “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” •       Matthew 26:39. “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” •       John 10:17–18. “I lay down My life. … No one has taken it away from Me.”   Quotes:   •       “Where is the power of our prayer and our prophetic proclamation? Where is the power that we should move in as true sons of God? Is it possible that it's tied up in this whole thing of forgiveness?” •       “Everything that God did in Christ was about forgiveness. And forgiveness is something that is tremendously proactive.” •       “God wants you to take on His nature. What is His nature? His nature is forgiveness.” •       “Don't start by trying to forgive. Start by seeking His nature.”   Takeaways:   1.    Without the ability to forgive, I believe that our effectiveness in prayer and in speaking the Words of the Lord are thwarted. 2.    Forgiveness is truly an aspect of the nature of God. As believers we should not regard forgiveness as simply a doctrinal concept, but we should literally appropriate this divine nature from God in order that we have the same capability of forgiveness. 3.    God promised that we can be partakers of His divine nature. Therefore, we need to seek God until His attribute of forgiveness is a part of our beings.    

This week, Pastor Joby Martin joined us from The Church of Eleven22. He takes a look at Peter's story in the book of John and shares how Jesus' resurrection transformed Peter's life and is still transforming lives today. God uses our tests, trials, and even terrible decisions, and turns them into a testimony for His glory.Key Verses // John 21 —Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online—With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a and 11:30a at https://passioncitychurch.com/dcSubscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdcFollow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.  More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

As Jesus breathes his last, he shouts a cry of victory. His proclamation that “It is Finished!” is a joyful cry that will enable us to be made right with God. This victory is especially significant because it doesn't need anything from us. We cannot add to it, earn it, or do anything additional. It is all grace; it is all finished. Key Verses: John 19:28-30

Spanish Congregation Pastor Daniel Gutierrez brings this week's message, “Trust the Process." Key Verses: John 11:1-4 NKJV “Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is sick.” When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it.””Sermon Topics: Promises, Faith, Trust

When we look at Jesus on the Cross, John gives us a surprising detail — Jesus asks for a drink because he is thirsty. In this sermon, we see how Jesus' thirst shows us what it means to be in need, and how to find real meaning and hope in the midst of our neediness. Key Verses: John 19:28-29

Throughout Jesus' life, he consistently redefines the nature of relationships and calls into something that can address the deepest needs of our hearts . In this sermon, we see how he specifically cares for two of his closest followers — Mary, his mother, and John, his beloved disciple — as he hangs on the cross. Key Verses: John 19:23-27

Web Description: As Christians, we should not identify ourselves as merely human beings. It should come alive to us that we are divine beings who are having a human experience. We accept that we are born again. And if we are born again then we have died to our old self and are raised up in newness of life, having put on the new self that God created. In that case why continue to identify with the old self and its fleshly life? Focus on your new identity as a child of God that the Father is perfecting.   Show Notes: When we receive Christ, we become eternal beings who are born of God, but our experience of living in the flesh on the natural plane clouds our awareness of this reality. It needs to be real to us that our experience of living in the flesh on the earth is only a small part of our eternity and not the focus of who and what we are. It is certainly not God's focus. During our time here on earth when we are clothed in these human bodies, He is focused on perfecting us as divine beings for an eternal life with Him.   The problem is that we give our focus and energy to our own concepts of what we are by virtue of experiencing this human life—what we are to be, how we are to act, who the people around us are. That becomes to us our identity. And we need to focus on the fact that we have a completely different identity. Instead of perishable beings in a temporary existence, we are imperishable beings created in God and maturing through this process of life in the flesh so that we will emerge perfected, just like Christ emerged from the flesh perfected as the Son of God who was able to receive all that the Father had.   We are in a process of being renewed into the true knowledge of who we are, and that process may not be easy. In fact, it may even seem impossible. But Yeshua (Jesus) said that what is impossible for us is very possible with God. Therefore, we reach into God and say, “Lord, by Your grace and with Your help, I put on the renewing of my mind to the true knowledge of the being you created in me to dwell with You in eternity. And I believe that I will be able both to lay aside the old and to put on the new.”   Key Verses:   •       John 1:12–13. “… born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” •       Romans 8:29. “He would be the firstborn among many brethren.” •       1 Corinthians 15:50. “Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God.” •       John 3:3–6. “That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.” •       Colossians 3:9–10. “Put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him.” •       Mark 10:17–27. “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle.”   Quotes:   •       “This flesh and blood, this body that we know and are so familiar with, will not inherit the Kingdom of God. It does not go forth into the Kingdom of God. There is a transformation that has to take place because the perishable, that which is temporal, that which is non-permanent, has to put on that which is imperishable.” •       “We must grow and mature into that which is eternal—not be looking for what we are right now in flesh and blood to be the focus of our becoming. It is an assistant to us. It is a methodology that God is using to bring us into His perfect will.” •       “This new self is truly you. It is the eternal you. And our knowledge and understanding of that true new self, that true image that was created by Him when we were created, must grow in us.”   Takeaways:   1.    Our experience in this life is that we are eternal beings living momentarily in the non-eternal housing of our fleshly body, surrounded by that which is temporal. The purpose of this experience is to perfect us into the image of God as our Father and us as His children. We are having the same experience Christ had, who as a divine eternal Being was perfected by the things that He suffered during His life in the flesh. 2.    Part of the problem with the flesh—this body we are in and the life we are living—is that it becomes the image of ourselves. It becomes the understanding and knowledge of ourselves as to who and what we are. We begin to see ourselves after this perishable image. That is what we relate to. That is what we cling to. That is what we work to try to perfect and grow in. But it clouds the true image of the One who created us as imperishable beings. 3.    We know that it is as difficult to lay aside this old self that we are immersed in as it is for a camel to try going through the eye of a needle. We know this is not possible in ourselves. But the promise in God is that we can “put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created him.” As divine beings who are only having a temporary human experience, we can lay aside everything of the perishable that we identify with, and we can put on this new self.  

Key Verses: John 14:17; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Jesus explains that the Holy Spirit will indwell his disciples after he goes to Heaven and Paul explains that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

In this talk, Mikado Hinson, the Director of Player Development at Texas A&M, joined us to kick off our new series: The Beauty of Belonging. He cautions us against the thorns of isolation and encourages us to live our lives in the way God intended— in connection with Him and His people. Key Verses // John 21:15-29; Acts 2:37-47—Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurch.com/give-online—With Passion City Online you can join us every Sunday for gatherings at 9:30a and 11:30a at https://passioncitychurch.com/dcSubscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdcFollow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc/Follow Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_/Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.  More info on Passion: https://passioncitychurch.com

Key Verses: John 3:5-8 The Holy Spirit births us into God's family.

Key Verses: John 4:25-26 Christ is his title: Anointed One, Messiah, Son of Man

Key Verses: John 1:1; John 8:58; 10:30; 11:43; Matthew 14:18-21; Titus 2:13 He raised the dead John 5:21; 11:38-44; He forgave sins Acts 5:31; 13:38; He created and sustains the universe John 1:2, Colossians 1:16-17; He is eternal John 8:58; He is omnipresent Matthew 18:20; 28:20 ... just for starters. The list could go on and on.

Key Verses: John 1:14; Hebrews 2:17; Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus took on the limitations of humanity John 4:6; 19:28