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Drawing from 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Pastor Jared Richard opens with a pointed and convicting question: do we actually value prayer, or do we simply say we do? Much like a gym membership that never gets used, many believers confess the importance of prayer while their lives tell a different story. Paul's charge to Timothy — "first of all" — was not merely the beginning of a to-do list, but a declaration of priority. Prayer must come first because the work of gospel ministry is spiritual work, and no amount of human effort, strategy, or cleverness can tear down spiritual strongholds. As Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, "the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds." Timothy needed to armor up before stepping into Ephesus, and so do we. Pastor Jared then expands the content of faithful prayer, urging the church to pray not just for personal needs, but for the salvation of all kinds of people — neighbors, enemies, people of every nation, ethnicity, and political persuasion — because the gospel is radically inclusive in its audience even while it is exclusive in its claim. There is one God and one mediator between God and men, the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself as a ransom for all (1 Tim. 2:5). This truth gives us every reason to pray with confidence: God desires all people to be saved, and Jesus is at the right hand of the Father right now, interceding on our behalf. Prayer, then, is not where ministry ends — it is where ministry begins, fueling the proclamation that follows. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Pastor Justin preaches this week on how "It Empowers Us" from Romans 12:1-8.

Is Jesus really enough? Or do we believe we need to add something to what He has already done?In Week Three of The One True King, Pastor Blake explores what it means to trust Jesus completely and recognize that nothing needs to be added to the finished work of Christ. In a world that constantly tells us we need more, Christianity can easily become “Jesus plus something” instead of resting in the truth that Jesus alone is enough.“Jesus + NOTHING = Everything!” takes us into the heart of the gospel and explores grace, faith, salvation, the authority of Scripture, religious tradition, and the sufficiency of Jesus Christ. We look at the question of who gets the final word in our lives and why our hope is not found in our performance, a religious institution, a pastor, a tradition, or anything else we could add to Jesus.Because of the cross, the debt is canceled. Because of the resurrection, the grave is defeated. And because of Jesus, we can approach God with confidence.Jesus does not need an upgrade. He is enough.If you have ever wondered whether you are doing enough for God, whether your faith is strong enough, or whether you need to do more to earn God's approval, this message points us back to the finished work of Jesus and the truth that salvation is found in Christ alone.ONE Church is a place where everybody's welcome, nobody's perfect, and there's always room for one more.Join us in person or online and discover what it means to KNOW God, GROW deep, and GO love.ONE Church2130 Redwine RoadFayetteville, GA 30215Find service times, upcoming events, directions, and more at beonechurch.com#JesusIsEnough #JesusPlusNothing #OneTrueKing #JesusChrist #Gospel #Christianity #Faith #Grace #Bible #ONEChurchSupport the show

Pastor Holly preaches this week on "It Makes Us Right" from Romans 5:1-5.

What if the greatest evidence of your spiritual growth isn't what happens at church—but what happens inside your home? We often talk about love as something we feel. Scripture describes love as something we do. In Week 3 of The Real You Lives at Home, Pastor Ken Senchal asks a challenging question: Do the people who live with me experience the love of Christ based on how I treat them? Using 1 Corinthians 13, Colossians 3, Philippians 2, Romans 12 and Ephesians 4, Pastor Ken explores three practical ways followers of Jesus can demonstrate Christlike love in their closest relationships. Make room for mistakes. Give others the same patience and grace Christ continually gives us. Learn to go second. Being right isn't always the same thing as being loving. Jesus demonstrated His strength by serving rather than demanding His own way. Lose the scorecard. Love doesn't save receipts from every past failure so they can become ammunition in the next argument. Unresolved offenses can slowly become a weight we carry into every interaction. As Pastor Ken explains, forgiveness doesn't mean an offense was acceptable, nor does it mean trust must immediately be restored. Instead, forgiveness means refusing to make another person's offense our permanent possession. Jesus made room for broken people. He took the position of a servant. And through the cross, He wiped away the record of our sin. If Jesus is changing the real you, the people closest to you should eventually be able to see it. Listen now and consider: What would change in your home if love became more than something you said—and became something you consistently did?

Every follower of Jesus is sent by Jesus. Many believers believe ministry belongs to pastors, when Scripture says every believer is called to the mission. Church isn't where the mission ends. It's where the mission begins. About the Series: Church can easily become something we attend, something we fit into the schedule, or something we evaluate by what we get out of it. But Jesus formed His Church to be a people united by the Gospel, growing together and carrying His mission into the world around them. The Church is God's Plan A to bring hope to the world. There is no Plan B. In One Church / One Mission, we'll rediscover why we gather, why the one who is far from God still matters, how we grow into mature disciples, and what it means to live sent. At Mount Pleasant, that means we Reach not yet believers with the love of God. We Raise disciples who are becoming more like Jesus every day. We Release people to live boldly for Him right where they are. This series is an invitation to see our place in that mission more clearly and take the next step God is calling us to take, right where we are. This week's notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49665254 Pastor Sean Kelly | One Church / One Mission | 2 Corinthians 5:20, Acts 1:8 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

In this sermon drawn from 1 Timothy 1:12-21, Pastor Jared Richard opens with a tender illustration about whispering "Dad loves you" into his children's ears — not because they don't know it, but because he wants that truth pressed so deeply into their hearts that it carries them through their hardest moments. In the same way, Pastor Jared reminds us, the gospel is something we need to hear again and again — not because it changes, but because we do. Familiarity with the good news can breed a dangerous numbness, and when that happens, we must stop and let the eternal weight of this message sink in once more. Following Paul's gospel journey through the passage, Pastor Jared traces three movements: the gospel humbles us, the gospel moves us to worship, and the gospel commits us to faithful service. Paul, once a blasphemer and violent persecutor of the church, is arrested mid-letter by the memory of the mercy that found him. As 1 Timothy 1:15 declares, "The saying is trustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the foremost." That remembrance doesn't pull Paul off course — it fuels everything he's about to charge Timothy to do. Pastor Jared closes with a call for the church to hold faith and a good conscience together, just as Paul charges Timothy in verse 19, because these two things build on one another. When they are separated — when belief drifts from behavior — faith is shipwrecked, as it was for Hymenaeus and Alexander. But when the gospel is kept before us, it keeps us humble, stirs us to worship, and commits us to waging the good warfare for the glory of God and the good of those around us who still need to hear that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

What does a counterfeit gospel look like? And how can we recognize the difference between the real Jesus and a counterfeit Savior?In this message from The One True King series, we take a closer look at spiritual deception, false gospels, counterfeit Christianity, and the many ways truth can be distorted while still sounding familiar and spiritual. The enemy does not always present something that looks completely false. Sometimes the most dangerous deception looks almost true.“Counterfeit Savior!” challenges us to test what we hear against the truth of Scripture and ask an even more personal question: Are we following the authentic Jesus, or a version of Jesus we have created for ourselves?Jesus is not one option among many. He is the eternal Son of God, the crucified and risen Savior, and the One True King.This message explores what the Bible teaches about false prophets, spiritual deception, the gospel of Jesus Christ, salvation, and the authority of King Jesus. More importantly, it challenges each of us to surrender our lives to the real Jesus, not the Jesus of our preferences, culture, or imagination.ONE Church is a place where everybody's welcome, nobody's perfect, and there's always room for one more.Join us in person or online and discover what it means to KNOW God, GROW deep, and GO love.

Head to onechurch.ca/myone to see all that is happening at OneChurch If you would like to support OneChurch, there are a couple ways you can do it: 1. Pray for us. Our desire is to impact people eternally with the good news of the gospel and help everyone unlock the life God has planned for them. This is a spiritual work, and we need spiritual support first and foremost. 2. Get involved. It is easy to sit back and just watch the service. In order to develop our spiritual muscles, we need to engage with the content. So comment, ask for prayer, and come to a service if you're in the area. We'd love to have you. 3. Give financially. God calls us to be generous, and to support the local church. We don't ask for much, just whatever you can spare. If everyone gives a little, it goes a long way to helping end the year strong. Head to onechurch.ca/give to see all the giving options.

What if the clearest evidence of your spiritual maturity isn't how you act at church—but how you speak at home? We can project one version of ourselves to the world, but eventually the mask comes off around the people closest to us. And our words reveal what's really happening inside. In The Language of Your Home, we unpack Ephesians 4:29–32 and discover why following Jesus should transform not only what we believe, but how we speak to our spouses, our children and the people we love most. You'll discover three practical biblical principles: • Let Jesus deal with what's in your heart. • Choose words that build up instead of tearing down. • Slow down and learn to speak grace. Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can say in a difficult moment is: "Give me a minute. I want to respond well." What would happen if our homes became places where people consistently heard words that were good, helpful and life-giving? Listen now and ask God to change not only your words—but the heart those words come from. Connect with One Church and take your next step: www.youronechurch.com

In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Executive Director Herbie Newell and Ford sit down with Tommy DeRamos of Shades Mountain Baptist Church to talk about Heritage Builders, a Lifeline-created, church-run mentoring program for teens in foster care. Tommy shares how a small monthly meeting with fifteen kids grew into a five-year ministry teaching life skills like budgeting, job interviews, and car maintenance, all wrapped in biblical teaching and steady adult presence. The conversation lands on the real stakes: without mentors and a faith community, kids aging out of foster care face staggering odds of homelessness, unemployment, and incarceration, and why churches, not just agencies, are positioned to change that outcome.

Pastor Jared Richard launches a new series through 1 Timothy by grounding the church in a simple but weighty truth drawn from 1 Timothy 3:15 — that the church is "the household of God, a pillar and buttress of the truth." The local church, he argues, is not merely a gathering of people who enjoy one another's company. It is the place where the gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed, protected, and passed on. That is what makes the church irreplaceable, and that is what must be guarded with diligence. To make his case, Pastor Jared walks through 1 Timothy 1:1-11, where Paul writes to Timothy about a serious crisis in the church at Ephesus — false teaching. The false teachers were internal, intriguing, and yet ultimately empty of any godly power. Paul had warned the Ephesian elders in Acts 20:28-31 that "fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock," and from among their own leadership no less. Now that warning had come to pass, and Paul's apostolic solution was faithful leadership — leaving Timothy behind to evaluate and restore the eldership so that the church could once again be a faithful witness to the gospel. Pastor Jared closes by reminding Bay Leaf that the reason all of this matters is the gospel promise of transformed lives. The gospel is the only message to which God has attached his transforming power. False teaching, whether it comes from a pulpit or a worship song laced with prosperity gospel theology, puts the burden back on the people and distracts them from the completed work of Christ. The aim of the charge, as Paul says in 1 Timothy 1:5, is "love that issues from a pure heart, a good conscience, a sincere faith" — and that kind of love only grows in soil that has been cultivated by the faithful, Spirit-empowered proclamation of the gospel. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

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Healthy churches don't just make converts. They make disciples. Spiritual maturity doesn't happen accidentally. It requires intentional growth. Following Jesus isn't about knowing more. It's about becoming more like Him. About the Series: Church can easily become something we attend, something we fit into the schedule, or something we evaluate by what we get out of it. But Jesus formed His Church to be a people united by the Gospel, growing together and carrying His mission into the world around them. The Church is God's Plan A to bring hope to the world. There is no Plan B. In One Church / One Mission, we'll rediscover why we gather, why the one who is far from God still matters, how we grow into mature disciples, and what it means to live sent. At Mount Pleasant, that means we Reach not yet believers with the love of God. We Raise disciples who are becoming more like Jesus every day. We Release people to live boldly for Him right where they are. This series is an invitation to see our place in that mission more clearly and take the next step God is calling us to take, right where we are. This week's notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49661832 Pastor Sean Kelly | One Church / One Mission | Ephesians 4:12-16, Colossians 1:28 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

One Church, many cultures, and countless ways to encounter the faith. Bishop Izen shares what he learned from the Church in Peru, while co-hosts Leah and Fr. Tom Margevičius discuss Pope Leo XIV's catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium and dive deeper into the meaning behind the Mass and its familiar practices.Like what you're hearing? Leave us a review, subscribe, and follow us on social media @practicingcatholicshow! Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ 

What does it look like to finish strong?In Nehemiah 3, we see a group of ordinary people come together to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. They weren't professional builders. They were priests, leaders, merchants, craftsmen, families, and everyday people who each chose to do their part. Some went above and beyond, while others refused to participate because they felt the work was beneath them.In this message from the Finish Strong series, we look at what Nehemiah 3 teaches us about serving, leadership, generosity, faith in action, and the importance of being part of a community. The wall was more than a physical structure. As each person worked next to the next, the work itself became "community mortar." What they were building physically was also building them spiritually.This message challenges us to ask some important questions: Are we willing to do our part? Are we willing to serve when the work isn't glamorous? Are we willing to go above and beyond when God calls us to? And are we allowing God to use the tangible things we have, including our time, resources, gifts, and abilities, to accomplish something bigger than ourselves?If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

What happens when we put ourselves, other people, or the things of this world on the throne that belongs to God?In this opening message of The One True King series, Pastor Blake challenges us to consider who or what truly has authority over our lives. We all have a tendency to look for security, direction, identity, and control somewhere other than Jesus. But there is only one true King.In “Jesus Is King,” we explore the authority and sovereignty of Jesus Christ, the danger of choosing our own way, and what it means to surrender control and give Jesus the final word over every area of our lives.Jesus does not become King when we place Him on the throne. He is already King. The question is whether we will recognize His authority and surrender to Him as the One True King.If you have questions about Christianity, faith, the Bible, God's authority, or what it really means to follow Jesus, this message is a great place to start.ONE Church is a place where everybody's welcome, nobody's perfect, and there's always room for one more.

In September, we take a few weeks to look again at our values, and consider where we are with living them out as a church and in our lives. This week, Sam spoke about the values of intimacy with God and inclusion of everybody, with a focus on our personal intimacy with God.Sam finished his talk by playing the song La Yugular by Spanish superstar Rosalía - we can't include that on the podcast you can listen to it here (turn on the captions for a translation of the lyrics). It comes from her 2025 album Lux, which is a true masterpiece and comes highly, highly recommended by the team here at One Church!

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "In Jesus Name" from Colossians 3:12-17.

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God's heart has always been for the one who is far from Him. It's easy to become comfortable with the people already inside the Church while forgetting those still outside it. We never lose sight of the one because Jesus never lost sight of us. About the Series: Church can easily become something we attend, something we fit into the schedule, or something we evaluate by what we get out of it. But Jesus formed His Church to be a people united by the Gospel, growing together and carrying His mission into the world around them. The Church is God's Plan A to bring hope to the world. There is no Plan B. In One Church / One Mission, we'll rediscover why we gather, why the one who is far from God still matters, how we grow into mature disciples, and what it means to live sent. At Mount Pleasant, that means we Reach not yet believers with the love of God. We Raise disciples who are becoming more like Jesus every day. We Release people to live boldly for Him right where they are. This series is an invitation to see our place in that mission more clearly and take the next step God is calling us to take, right where we are. This week's notes in the Bible app:https://www.bible.com/events/49658768 Pastor Sean Kelly | One Church / One Mission | Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 15 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

Jonah 4 hits like a speed bump we didn't see coming. After the remarkable repentance of Nineveh in chapter three, we expect a celebration — but instead we find a rage-filled prophet shaking his fist at God. Pastor Patrick Austin unpacks the deep heart issue beneath Jonah's anger: Jonah believed that mercy should only be extended to those who are deserving of it. He despised the Ninevites, and rather than rejoicing that God's mercy had reached his greatest enemy, he wished he could die. Like the older brother in the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15, Jonah looked at the lost and said, they don't deserve this. But as Pastor Patrick reminds us, God shows mercy to the undeserving — and that includes every one of us. In the second scene of Jonah 4, God teaches Jonah an intentional, hands-on lesson. He appoints a plant to shade Jonah, and Jonah is exceedingly glad — the very same degree of gladness that mirrors his earlier rage. Then God appoints a worm to destroy the plant, and Jonah is devastated. The contrast is striking: Jonah pities a plant more than the people of Nineveh. But God's heart is the opposite. The Hebrew word for "pity" in Jonah 4:11 literally means to have tears in one's eyes, painting a picture of God weeping over the lost state of 120,000 souls. This same heart is seen in Luke 19, when Jesus wept over Jerusalem — broken over people who were missing the very source of life standing right in front of them. Pastor Patrick calls the church to answer the book's final, unanswered question: Should I not pity Nineveh? — and to let that question reshape our hearts. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Have you ever talked yourself out of something God called you to do because you were afraid of failing? You'll discover why playing it safe isn't actually safe at all, and why God doesn't need you to be flawless—just faithful. Through the Parable of the Talents and the Hall of Faith, you'll see how God uses imperfect people who take that first step of obedience. You can expect a clear challenge to name what you've buried, confess it, and finally say yes to what God has been asking you to do.Passages in this message:Matthew 25:14-30Hebrews 11Hebrews 12:1-2Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from The Story!TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP HERE:Thestorygr.com/connectJOIN US IN PERSON:The Story Church475 6 Mile Road NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321You can support the ministry happening at The Story at thestorygr.com/give#thestorychurch #comstockparkmi

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Preaching from Jonah 3, Pastor Jared Richard opens with a striking observation — the greatest miracle in the book of Jonah may not be the great fish at all, but the repentance of Nineveh, one of the most wicked cities in the ancient world. Drawing on the deliberate literary parallels between Jonah 1 and Jonah 3, Pastor Jared shows that God's second call to Jonah is more than a plot device. It is a picture of mercy — the same mercy God has extended to all of His people, and the very reason we go to the lost. Just as God gave Jonah another chance to rise in obedience, He has given us, through new birth in Christ, not just a second chance but the Spirit-empowered ability to take advantage of it. From there, Pastor Jared turns to what we trust in as we go — the Word of God. He points out that from Jonah 3:5 forward, Jonah himself virtually disappears from the narrative, and it is the Word that does the work. Even with a divided heart, Jonah spoke what God gave him to say, and God used it mightily. Drawing on Philippians 1:15-18, Pastor Jared reminds the church that the mission of God does not depend on our eloquence, our apologetic skill, or even the perfect condition of our hearts — it depends on the faithful declaration of God's Word and trust in the power of His Spirit. Finally, the repentance of Nineveh — believing God, humbling themselves, crying out to Him, and turning from their evil ways — gives the church a clear and compelling picture of what Biblical repentance looks like. And because we carry a greater message than Jonah ever did, the incarnate Word of God Himself in the Lord Jesus Christ, we go with even greater confidence and an even greater promise to offer the lost. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

The Church doesn't gather out of habit. We gather because God is forming a people who will change the world. It's easy to mistake attending church for being the Church. We don't gather to fill a room. We gather to fuel the mission. About the Series: Church can easily become something we attend, something we fit into the schedule, or something we evaluate by what we get out of it. But Jesus formed His Church to be a people united by the Gospel, growing together and carrying His mission into the world around them. The Church is God's Plan A to bring hope to the world. There is no Plan B. In One Church / One Mission, we'll rediscover why we gather, why the one who is far from God still matters, how we grow into mature disciples, and what it means to live sent. At Mount Pleasant, that means we Reach not yet believers with the love of God. We Raise disciples who are becoming more like Jesus every day. We Release people to live boldly for Him right where they are. This series is an invitation to see our place in that mission more clearly and take the next step God is calling us to take, right where we are. This week's notes in the Bible app: https://www.bible.com/events/49655880 Pastor Sean Kelly | One Church / One Mission | Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25 CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mpccgreenwood Twitter: https://twitter.com/mpccgreenwood Instagram: https://instagram.com/mpccgreenwood Website: https://mpcc.info/

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What does hand-eye coordination have to do with following Jesus?In this powerful message, Pastor Brady Black explores what it means to function as the Body of Christ and why every person has a unique and indispensable role in God's Kingdom. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12, we are reminded that the church is made up of many different parts, but we are all one body, working together toward the same goal: Jesus.Through a football illustration, Pastor Brady shows how something as simple as catching a ball requires the entire body to work together. In the same way, the church needs every person to be activated, aligned, and willing to play their part.This message challenges us to confront two major hurdles: “How can God use me?” and “How can God use them?”Your value isn't determined by your visibility, position, experience, age, or recognition. What may seem insignificant or unseen can be indispensable in the Kingdom of God. God has intentionally placed gifts, purpose, and value within each of us, and He wants to use us both inside and outside the church.Pastor Brady also challenges us to rethink how we view the next generation. Instead of pushing young people to the sidelines until they are older or more experienced, we can make room for them to lead, serve, grow, and be used by God right now. At the same time, the next generation needs adults who will mentor them, encourage them, and help them cross the finish line God has placed before them.Finally, we are reminded of what it means to be a healthy Body of Christ. When one person suffers, we all suffer. When one person is honored, we all rejoice. We are called to notice people, care for one another, carry one another's burdens, and activate our faith by stepping into the needs around us.Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 12:12-251 Timothy 4:12In this message:• The Body of Christ and unity• Finding your value in God's Kingdom• Why visibility doesn't determine value• Discovering how God can use you• Serving and activating your gifts• The importance of every person in the church• Empowering the next generation• Mentoring and investing in young people• Caring for people who are hurting• Living as a healthy Body of Christ• Alignment, collaboration, and shared purpose• Following Jesus beyond the walls of the churchWhether you feel overlooked, unqualified, unseen, or unsure of how God could use you, this message is a reminder that you are valuable, you have a part to play, and the Body of Christ needs you.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

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Pastor Justin preaches this week on being "Picture Perfect" from Colossians 2:16-23.

Five years ago, OneChurch was mostly a vision. Today, that vision has faces, names and stories. In this special Five-Year Anniversary message, Pastor Ken Senchal looks back at what God has done through OneChurch—and challenges us to look forward to the people God still wants to reach. Over the past five years, we've seen more than 100 people give their lives to Christ, around 170 baptisms and nearly 100 Life Groups. But the mission was never about numbers. Every number has a name. Every name has a story. And every story matters to God. Drawing from Habakkuk 2:2 and Luke 19:10, Pastor Ken returns to the vision God gave OneChurch: Change the world one person at a time. How do we do it? Know God. Find Freedom. Discover Purpose. Make A Difference. Jesus always saw the ONE—and as OneChurch begins its next five years, we're asking God to help us do the same. There are people whose stories we don't know yet. They may live down the street, work beside us, sit in our classrooms or even be members of our own families. Maybe God intends to reach them through us. Thank you, God, for the last five years. Now we're ready for the next five. Father, show me my One. Subscribe to the OneChurch podcast and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more about OneChurch at youronechurch.com.

In this sermon on Jonah 2, Pastor Jared Richard draws a compelling parallel between Jonah and the prodigal son of Luke 15, calling Jonah "the prodigal prophet." Like the younger son who wanted the blessings of the father without the father himself, Jonah fled the presence of God, convinced that life in Tarshish would be better than obedience in Nineveh. But God, like the waiting father in the parable, graciously allowed Jonah to discover exactly where that road leads — not to freedom, but to death. Every step of Jonah's journey was downward: down to Joppa, down to the ship, down into the sea, down toward Sheol. And it is in that descent that God gets Jonah's attention, using the very real prospect of death to awaken the prophet to his desperate need for the only One who can truly save. Pastor Jared traces three movements in Jonah's journey — from life to death, from the ship to the fish, and from west to east — each one carrying a lesson God wants not just Jonah, but all of us, to learn. The fish was not a punishment; it was a rescue. And the three days Jonah spent inside it were not wasted — they were sanctifying, humbling the prophet and preparing him to embrace the mission he had been running from. Jonah's psalm ends with the declaration, "Salvation belongs to the Lord" (Jonah 2:9), a truth that cuts both ways: we cannot save ourselves, and we cannot withhold from others the grace that has been so freely given to us. Pastor Jared closes with a challenge to the church — having received the grace of God, will we now declare that same grace to the broken world around us? WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

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Dr. Gavin Ashenden joins Peter to explore Jesus' prayer for unity in John 17 and why the Catholic Church uniquely preserves the one Church Christ founded through apostolic authority, the Mass, and Petrine headship.  He contrasts this with Protestantism's proliferation of denominations and reflects on his own journey into Catholicism in 2019.   The conversation turns to the upcoming March for Life UK, the Catholic Church's unbroken opposition to abortion from the earliest Christian writings, and Gavin's personal awakening to the scale of terminations in Britain.  They also discuss righteous anger, the muted Christian public witness in the UK, demographic and cultural change, the loss of shared Christian memory, and why only a coherent, unified Church can effectively confront today's ideological pressures.   Gavin Ashenden began life intending to become a lawyer but was instead ordained as an Anglican priest, serving ten years in London parishes. After postgraduate work in the Psychology of Religion, he spent 23 years as a university chaplain and senior lecturer, with a PhD on the Oxford Inklings, teaching literature, psychology, and monotheistic mysticism. In the 1980s he smuggled Bibles and medicine to dissident Christians behind the Iron Curtain, including Catholic seminarians in Czechoslovakia, and endured arrests by Communist security services. He served on the Church of England's General Synod for twenty years, was Chaplain to the Queen for nine years, and presented a BBC Faith and Ethics radio programme for four years. He became a Catholic in 2019 and served as Associate Editor of the Catholic Herald. Influenced by recusant English Catholics, St John Henry Newman, and G.K. Chesterton, he has written for The Times, Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, and other outlets, and spoken at conferences across Europe and America. Connect with Gavin...

Pastor Steve preaches this week on "Living The Walk" from Colossians 2:6-15.

What if abiding in Jesus isn't only about what He wants to do in you, but what He wants to do through you? In this message, Pastor Ken Senchal continues the How to Abide in Jesus series by exploring one of the most practical expressions of a life connected to Christ: serving others. Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches." A branch doesn't produce fruit for itself. The fruit is always for somebody else. Using the simple S.E.E. framework, Pastor Ken challenges us to: S — See the Need The closer we get to Jesus, the more we begin to notice the people Jesus notices. E — Engage the Person Biblical compassion doesn't simply recognize someone's need. It moves toward them—even when it costs us time, energy, attention, convenience, or resources. E — Extend Jesus Serving isn't about showing everyone what we're doing for Jesus. It's allowing others to see what Jesus can do through a life connected to Him. We don't serve FOR God's love. We serve FROM God's love. Sometimes it's a conversation, a meal, a ride, a phone call, a text, a prayer, or simply giving someone an hour of your time. And through something ordinary, someone may catch a glimpse of an extraordinary Jesus. As you listen, consider beginning each day with this simple prayer: "Jesus, help me see who You want me to see today." Share this episode with someone who could use this encouragement, and join us at One Church as we continue learning to follow Jesus and allow His life to flow through ours.

Pastor Jared Richard opens Bay Leaf Baptist Church's new series through the book of Jonah by grounding the entire story in who God has revealed himself to be — "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love" (Exodus 34:6-7). Against that backdrop, Jonah's shocking rebellion becomes all the more striking. Called by God to arise and go to Nineveh, the great and wicked Assyrian city, Jonah instead flees west toward Tarshish — as far from God's presence as he can get. His resistance is both personal and national: he fears for his life among a brutal enemy people, and he simply does not want God to show mercy to those he considers undeserving of it. Yet even in Jonah's running, God is relentlessly at work. He hurls a great storm upon the sea, and through a series of providential events, the pagan sailors end up hearing about the one true God, crying out to him, and worshiping him — the very thing Jonah was commissioned to bring about in Nineveh. Pastor Jared uses this irony to press a convicting question upon the congregation: are we, like Jonah, willing to receive God's mercy but reluctant to declare it to others? As those who have been rescued from the storm of God's judgment through the death of Christ — the greater Prophet who willingly offered himself and was thrown into the sea of condemnation so that our waves of judgment might cease — we have been commissioned by the Word himself in Matthew 28:18-20 to go and make disciples of all nations. The call to saturate North Raleigh with the gospel is not a program; it is obedience to the same commission Jonah tried to outrun. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

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What does the story of the Exodus have to do with the Gospel of Jesus?In this message, Pastor Greg Ford continues the conversation around the question, “Who is Yahweh?” and explores the powerful connection between the Old Testament story of Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the New Testament story of salvation through Jesus.Throughout Scripture, we see a consistent pattern: God saves before He instructs. Grace comes before truth. Salvation comes before law.Israel was trapped in bondage in Egypt, and God heard their cry, saw their suffering, and delivered them. Their salvation was not based on their performance, their obedience, or their ability to keep the law. God rescued them first, brought them into relationship with Himself, and then gave them instruction for how to live.Pastor Greg walks through this same pattern in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus, whose name means “Yahweh saves,” came to seek and save the lost. Through Jesus, we are not only saved from sin, but brought into relationship with God, adopted as His children, and formed into people who reflect His character.This message explores:• Why salvation comes before law• How the Exodus story points toward Jesus• The meaning of Yahweh and “Yahweh saves”• Grace before truth and why that matters• What it means to be adopted into God's family• Why God's commands are about how we treat one another• How Jesus fulfilled the law through love• Why conduct and spiritual formation still matter• How God forms us to become more like Him• Why we should never forget where we came from• How being rescued by God should change the way we treat others• What it means to live as an image-bearer of God in the worldGod did not rescue Israel from Pharaoh so they could become Pharaoh to someone else. In the same way, when God rescues us, He forms us into people who use whatever influence, freedom, and power we have to love others, serve others, and reflect His character.Jesus says, “Love each other as I have loved you.” Our salvation is not the end of the story. God saves us, brings us into relationship, teaches us His ways, and continues to transform us into the people He created us to be.If you are wondering who Yahweh is, what salvation really means, how the Old and New Testaments connect, or what it looks like to follow Jesus beyond simply knowing the rules, this message will help you see the story of Scripture in a whole new way.Watch the full message and discover what it means to be saved, brought into relationship with God, instructed by His truth, and formed into His image.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "The Supremacy of Christ" from Colossians 1:15-23.

Pastor Patrick Austin brings Leaf's journey through the Book of Exodus to a close with a message centered on Exodus 40:34–38, titled "The God Who Dwells With Us." From the very beginning of Exodus, God's people were suffering under the crushing weight of Egyptian slavery, crying out in darkness and despair. Yet as Pastor Austin reminds us, even then, "God heard. God remembered. God saw and God knew." God was never absent — He was always working to redeem His people, even when it didn't look like it. As the book draws to a close, the tabernacle is completed, and the question hanging over the people is a weighty one: after their rebellion and idol worship, will God still come and dwell among them? The answer comes swiftly and powerfully. The cloud covers the tent of meeting, the glory of the Lord fills the tabernacle, and not even Moses can enter. God's presence is overwhelming, it is directive — guiding His people day by day, cloud by cloud, toward the promised land — and it is unceasing, remaining with them throughout all their journeys. Pastor Austin draws a straight line from the wilderness tabernacle to the person of Jesus Christ, who came to tabernacle among us (John 1), and to the Holy Spirit, who now dwells within every believer. The same glory that filled the tabernacle is the glory we see in Christ. And the same promise that God made to Israel — that He would dwell with them — is the promise Jesus makes to His disciples before ascending to heaven: "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The sermon calls the church to be overwhelmed by that reality, directed by God's Spirit, and deeply grateful for a presence that will never end. WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU! Take a moment to fill out our digital connection card here: https://www.bayleaf.org/connect We hope you enjoy this programming and please let us know if there is anything we can do to be of service to you. ONE CHURCH. TWO LOCATIONS. ONE MISSION. Bay Leaf at Falls Lake: 12200 Bayleaf Church Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27614 Bay Leaf at 540: 10921 Leesville Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613 SERVICE TIMES Come join us on Sundays at Bay Leaf at Falls Lake (8:30 AM or 11:00 AM) or at Bay Leaf at 540 (10:00 AM) CONTACT www.bayleaf.org (919) 847-4477 #BayLeafLife #Worship #Inspiration

Who is Yahweh? What is God really like, and how should knowing Him change the way we live?In this message, Pastor Greg Ford takes us into Exodus 5 and the story of Moses, Pharaoh, and the people of Israel to uncover a powerful picture of the character of God. When Pharaoh asks, “Who is Yahweh?” the question becomes a thread running throughout the story of Exodus and ultimately points us toward the heart of who God is.Through the contrast between Pharaoh and Yahweh, we see two completely different ways of viewing people, power, purpose, and leadership. Pharaoh sees people through the lens of productivity, usefulness, and what they can accomplish for him. Yahweh sees people, hears their cries, remembers His covenant, and knows them deeply.The Hebrew word “yada” helps reveal the difference. Knowing God is not simply having information about Him. It is relational. It is knowing and being known, understanding, connecting, and responding to who God has revealed Himself to be.Pastor Greg also introduces a simple framework for engaging Scripture: revelation and response. As God reveals Himself through His Word, we are invited to ask, “What am I learning about God?” and then, “How should I respond?” Scripture is not meant to simply give us more information or temporarily inspire us. God's Word is meant to lead us toward transformation.As the story of Exodus unfolds, the plagues reveal the power of Yahweh and expose the limitations of Pharaoh's power. God is not distant from human suffering. He is the God who hears the cry, sees His people, remembers His covenant, and moves toward those who are in bondage.And ultimately, the question “Who is Yahweh?” finds its fullest answer in Jesus.If you want to know what God is like, look at Jesus. He is the God who comes near, who cares, who saves, who leads us out of bondage, and who invites us not only to receive Him as Savior but to follow Him as Lord.This message challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are there places where we have developed a “Pharaoh mentality,” seeing people only for what they can do for us? Have we become hardened to what God is trying to reveal? Are we willing to respond when the Holy Spirit speaks?God hears your cry. God knows you. God sees you. And He invites you to know Him.Key Scriptures: Exodus 1–6, Exodus 5:1–2, Exodus 5:6–9, Exodus 6:6, John 14:8–9, Matthew 11:28–30Topics: Who is Yahweh, Exodus Bible study, Exodus 5, Moses and Pharaoh, knowing God, hearing God, the character of God, revelation and response, spiritual transformation, Bible teaching, Jesus as Savior and Lord, freedom from bondage, God's purpose, Christian faith, following Jesus, knowing God relationally, Old Testament, New Testament, Christian leadershipIf you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

Enter the CircleWeek 2“One Church. One Community. One Calling: The Story God Has Always Been Writing”Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49648081

Pastor Justin preaches this week on "Our Ministry" from Luke 4:31:44.

Pastor Josh preaches this week on "Our Wilderness" from Luke 4:1-13.

Pastor Robert preaches this week on "Our Mission" from Luke 4:14-21.

Have you ever felt like life is moving faster than your soul can keep up?In this powerful message, Pastor Greg Ford explores what it truly means to have a healthy soul according to Scripture. Beginning in Genesis 2, he unpacks the biblical meaning of the Hebrew word nefesh and reveals that your soul is your whole living self: your body, mind, emotions, relationships, desires, and life before God.In a culture that constantly celebrates productivity, busyness, and achievement, this sermon offers a biblical invitation to slow down, embrace God's rhythm of Sabbath, and allow your soul to be restored. Through passages from Genesis, Exodus, Psalms, and the teachings of Jesus, you'll discover why God created rest as a gift, not a burden, and how neglecting your soul can cost more than you realize.If you've been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, spiritually dry, emotionally depleted, or simply disconnected from God, this message offers practical, biblical wisdom for finding peace and becoming whole again.In this message you'll discover:• What the Bible says your soul really is• The meaning of nefesh and God's design for human flourishing• Why Sabbath is about restoration, not religious obligation• How Jesus restores what busyness often steals• Five biblical keys to restoring your soul• How to recognize when your soul is unhealthy• Why remembering God's faithfulness renews your spirit• How to return to the Good Shepherd when life feels overwhelming• Why gaining the whole world is never worth losing yourselfNo matter how successful or productive life appears on the outside, God cares deeply about the condition of your soul. His invitation is not simply to work harder, but to find rest, renewal, and lasting peace in His presence.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry: https://www.one.church/giveWebsite: https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches adisconnected culture.#onechurch #gregford #purpose

This is the shorter "highlights" version of the episode. Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Chris Campbell, Executive Director of Oklahoma's 111 Project, to unpack how Oklahoma has cut the number of children in foster care nearly in half—from 11,500 to 6,000—and what communities across America can learn from their success. Rather than pointing fingers at government, Chris shares how churches, nonprofits, everyday citizens, and public agencies began working together to build practical pathways for people to help. From recruiting foster families to preventing children from entering foster care in the first place, this conversation is full of ideas that any community can adopt. Chris also shares the deeply personal moment that changed the course of his life: holding a two-day-old baby with nowhere to go. In this episode: Why America has a foster parent shortage—and the consequences for children. How Oklahoma dramatically reduced the number of kids in foster care. Why prevention is just as important as recruiting foster families. The story behind CarePortal and how a simple app is helping keep families together. Why supporting struggling families often matters more than removing children. The surprising role churches can play in solving one of America's biggest challenges. If An Army of Normal Folks each did what we can, this is one problem we really can solve. Check out the resources below! RESOURCES Learn more about 111 Project at 111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose Follow 111 Project on socials @111projectok Interested in fostering? Search for foster parent classes in your community and join them. No commitment required. Exploration is the first step. Want to help prevent kids from unnecessarily entering foster care? Sign up for CarePortal at https://www.careportal.org/ ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Bill Courtney sits down with Chris Campbell, Executive Director of Oklahoma's 111 Project, to unpack how Oklahoma has cut the number of children in foster care nearly in half—from 11,500 to 6,000—and what communities across America can learn from their success. Rather than pointing fingers at government, Chris shares how churches, nonprofits, everyday citizens, and public agencies began working together to build practical pathways for people to help. From recruiting foster families to preventing children from entering foster care in the first place, this conversation is full of ideas that any community can adopt. Chris also shares the deeply personal moment that changed the course of his life: holding a two-day-old baby with nowhere to go. In this episode: Why America has a foster parent shortage—and the consequences for children. How Oklahoma dramatically reduced the number of kids in foster care. Why prevention is just as important as recruiting foster families. The story behind CarePortal and how a simple app is helping keep families together. Why supporting struggling families often matters more than removing children. The surprising role churches can play in solving one of America's biggest challenges. If An Army of Normal Folks each did what we can, this is one problem we really can solve. Check out the resources below! RESOURCES Learn more about 111 Project at 111Project.org | One Church, One Family, One Purpose Follow 111 Project on socials @111projectok Interested in fostering? Search for foster parent classes in your community and join them. No commitment required. Exploration is the first step. Want to help prevent kids from unnecessarily entering foster care? Sign up for CarePortal at https://www.careportal.org/ ARMY ACTIONS Subscribe to the podcast and rate & review us! Signup to join the Army, visit NormalFolks.org Follow us on social media @ArmyofNormalFolks Join or start an ANF local service club at https://normalfolks.org/service-clubs/ Take The 10 Level Challenge, "the hero's journey for service" at 10LevelChallenge.orgSupport the show: https://www.normalfolks.us/#joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when life just keeps getting harder?In this powerful and deeply personal message, Tracie Patten shares an unforgettable testimony of walking through betrayal, addiction, financial devastation, brain tumors, grief, and the loss of her husband, while discovering that God never abandoned her. If you've ever asked, "Lord, how much more can I take?", this message is for you.Through the wisdom of James 1:2-4, Tracie reminds us that while trials are inevitable, they are not meaningless. God uses seasons of suffering to build perseverance, deepen our faith, and bring healing where we never thought possible.Whether you're facing anxiety, heartbreak, loss, addiction, relationship struggles, financial hardship, or simply wondering where God is in the middle of your pain, this sermon offers biblical encouragement, practical next steps, and the reminder that you do not have to walk through hardship alone.In this message you'll discover:• What James teaches about trials and perseverance• How God brings healing through surrender and community• Why isolation keeps us stuck but healing happens together• The power of Celebrate Recovery and biblical accountability• How God restores broken relationships and broken hearts• Why your current struggle doesn't define your future• How to trust God when life doesn't make senseNo matter what you're carrying today, God is with you every moment of every day. Your story isn't over, and your pain can become part of His purpose.If this message encouraged you, be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching, sermons, and life-changing messages each week.If you've just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE:https://www.one.church/jesusTo Support this Ministry:https://www.one.church/giveWebsite:https://www.one.church/One Church Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/onedotchurchOne Church Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/onedotchurchGreg Ford Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gregoryafordOne Church is on a mission to ignite a movement that reaches a disconnected culture.#onechurch #purpose