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SummaryIn this powerful sermon preached by Pastor Dave Szczepanski discover how God calls ordinary, unqualified, and often misunderstood people to fulfill extraordinary purposes. Drawing from Acts 1:8 and Luke 9, he unpacks the journey of the disciples—from failure and ego to bold Holy Ghost power that launched revival in places they once despised.Whether you're from a small town, wrestling with regret, or unsure of your calling, this message will challenge you to believe again in your destiny. The Holy Spirit is still empowering witnesses today—to go into Samaria and beyond.If God is speaking to you, this message is for you. Let it sink into your soul: it's not about your ability—it's about your availability.Chapters00:00 The Power of Generosity09:51 Faith Over Fear: Trusting God with Our Resources18:00 Transformative Stories of Faith and Giving30:04 Embracing Our Calling: The Journey of Faith39:40 The Journey of Faith and Calling42:04 Overcoming Regrets and Embracing God's Plan45:06 The Disciples' Struggles and Jesus' Teachings50:13 Building a Church: Lessons from Experience54:00 Humility and the Call to Serve01:00:06 Transformation Through the Holy Spirit01:06:02 Responding to God's Call and DestinyTakeawaysGiving is a beautiful act that honors God.True generosity goes beyond just financial contributions.Success stories like Truett Cathy and David Green exemplify Christian giving.Fear of loss can hinder our willingness to give.God provides abundantly when we trust Him with our resources.Personal testimonies can inspire others to embrace generosity.The journey of faith often involves letting go of worldly attachments.God can use ordinary people to achieve extraordinary things.Embracing our calling requires faith and courage.The impact of giving can extend beyond our immediate community. From the day I got saved, I stopped choosing where I would go.I had no idea where God would take us and what God would do.You can take this gospel into the regions God's ordained and called you to go.God is able to put together what men can't do.Men are giant naked egos.God began to bless us and help us.You get people that are like us, sinners with problems.Love the guy, man.God is still helping me as well as he'll help you.God is speaking to you about a higher call.Show NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5bPodchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369

In his sermon, Pastor Dave highlights the importance of faith being tested, illustrating that true faith can only be proven through trials, much like gold is refined in fire. He uses the stories of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego to emphasize that God is present with us in our trials, affirming that while faith may be challenged, believers should remain steadfast and trust in God's purpose. Pastor encourages the congregation not to run from the fire of life's challenges, as these experiences serve to refine and strengthen their character and faith. Ultimately, he reassures everyone that they are valuable to God, and through perseverance in their faith, they will witness God's deliverance and strength in their lives.Zechariah 13:9 cevThen I will purify them and put them to the test, just as gold and silver are purified and tested. They will pray in my name, and I will answer them; I will say, “You are my people,” and they will reply, “You, Lord, are our God!”Isaiah 43:2-3The Passion TranslationWhen you pass through the deep, stormy sea, you can count on me to be there with you. When you pass through raging rivers, You will not drown; When you walk through persecution like fiery flames, you will not be burned; the flames will not harm you, for I am your Savior, Yahweh, your mighty God, the Holy One of Israel!Daniel 3 - ESV King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its breadth six cubits. He set it up on the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon.Daniel 3:12-14 There are certain Jews whom you have appointed over the affairs of the province of Babylon: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. These men, O king, pay no attention to you; they do not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” Then Nebuchadnezzar in furious rage commanded that Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego be brought. So they brought these men before the king. Nebuchadnezzar answered and said to them, “Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the golden image that I have set up? Proverbs 20:6 NLT Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable?Acts 4:19 NLT But Peter and John replied, “Do you think God wants us to obey you rather than him?Matthew 7:1 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what [b]judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me remove the speck from your eye'; and look, a plank is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.Daniel 3:24-30 - Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished and rose up in haste. He declared to his counselors, “Did we not cast three men bound into the fire?” They answered and said to the king, “True, O king.” He answered and said, “But I see four men unbound, walking in the midst of the fire, and they are not hurt; and the appearance of the fourth is like a son of the gods.” Then Nebuchadnezzar came near to the door of the burning fiery furnace; he declared, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out, and come here!” Then Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out from the fire. And the satraps, the prefects, the governors, and the king's counselors gathered together and saw that the fire had not had any power over the bodies of those men. The hair of their heads was not singed, their cloaks were not harmed, and no smell of fire had come upon them. Nebuchadnezzar answered and said, “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who has sent his angel and delivered his servants, who trusted in him, and set aside the king's command, and yielded up their bodies rather than serve and worship any god except their own God. Therefore I make a decree: Any people, nation, or language that speaks anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego shall be torn limb from limb, and their houses laid in ruins, for there is no other god who is able to rescue in this way.” Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.I Peter 1:7-9  Pure gold put in the fire comes out of it proved pure; genuine faith put through this suffering comes out proved genuine. When Jesus wraps this all up, it's your FAITH, not your gold, that God will have on display as evidence of his victory. You never saw him, yet you love him. You still don't see him, yet you trust him - with laughter and singing. Because you kept on believing, you'll get what you're looking forward to: total salvation. Psalm 23:4 ESVEven though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

When the Word of God was forgotten, one bold woman stepped up. In this episode, we dive into the story of Huldah—a prophetess who spoke truth to power and helped spark revival. Her courage challenges us to reclaim the Bible as our foundation in a world that's drifting from it.

What happens when a near-death experience reshapes everything you thought you knew about leadership, purpose, and faith?

Pastor Dave delivers an important sermon teaching on God's design for women and men in the church.May 18, 2025

Ever feel trapped in disappointment because life hasn't turned out the way you imagined? In Week 3 of our “Cave” series, Pastor Dave Pretlove explores how unmet expectations fuel despair—and how shifting from human expectation to holy expectancy can bring freedom and hope. Discover how to trust God's voice, movement, and goodness even when life seems silent, stagnant, or uncertain.

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In this sermon, we explore the profound story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, beyond the familiar Christmas narrative. We delve into her journey of surrender, as she faced the life-altering message from the angel Gabriel, challenging her dreams and plans. Together, we reflect on the concept of surrendering our own wills to God's greater purpose, recognizing that true fulfillment comes not from pursuing our own ambitions, but from aligning ourselves with His divine plan. As we examine our own lives, we are encouraged to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly, acknowledging that His ways are higher and more fulfilling than our own. Through Mary's example, we are reminded that living a surrendered life is the path to true satisfaction and purpose.

Original message from Sunday, 5/11/25. We hope that this message encourages you and builds you up in your walk with God.  Please visit www.newdestinychristiancenter.com for more information on our ministry.

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss what the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch says to us today.

James 1 and 2 explore the dangerous deception of thinking we can follow Jesus without obeying Him. James contrasts “hearing without doing” with the true mark of a disciple—costly but life-giving obedience. We will see that hearing feels like doing. One the other hand, doing feels like risk. This is the barrier we need to cross in order to go from "crowd" to "disciple." The vision of Mosaic is to call men and women to pick up their cross and follow Jesus with their lives- with a clear conviction that risk, obedience and suffering all lead to the life we are promised in Christ.

Let our faith and hope be founded on our God who rules and reigns.

We are in week three of our series, "Sent". Pastor Dave teaches on the role of the Holy Spirit, working in our lives as we are empowered for God's mission. We learn through scripture how the Holy Spirit fills, unites, equips, and launches us into ministry.

God wants to pour out His Spirit on all people.  The question for us is, “Do we have enough room for Him?”  Pastor Dave unpacks the revival that took place during the Spirit's pouring out at Pentecost. 

Pastor Steve and Pastor Dave discuss the story of Stephen, who advocated for change and refused to be bound to the traditions of his time.

This is God's encouragement: He has a plan and a purpose, a future and a hope for us. Let us seek the welfare of this land, to pray for it, and to wait patiently for the will of God to prevail.

(James 2:1-8) Embrace lies at the very center of Mosaic's calling. In this sermon, we discover that embrace is one of the most powerful ways the gospel becomes real—not just intellectually, but emotionally and experientially. When we are embraced, the false stories we tell ourselves—stories of unworthiness, rejection, or shame—begin to unravel, and the gospel rewrites them with truth: you are loved, forgiven, and accepted. But this truth often doesn't sink in until it is embodied through someone else's presence. At Mosaic, we play a vital role in helping each other believe the gospel—not just by preaching it, but by living it out in how we see, welcome, and hold one another. When we withhold embrace, we risk distorting the gospel for others. James 2 reveals how partiality isn't just unkind—it's gospel-breaking. He calls us instead to live by the “royal law” of love, a law that makes grace visible and believable through consistent acts of warmth, patience, and nearness. This is the culture we are building together: a people whose embrace makes the gospel tangible.

Pastor Dave emphasizes the significance of baptism in demonstrating one's faith rather than simply explaining it. He draws on the story of Jesus' baptism from the book of Mark, highlighting how Jesus did not need to repent but chose to be baptized to fulfill God's command and model obedience. The pastor encourages the congregation to live out their faith through actions, stating that true validation and blessings come after obedience to God's word. He concludes with a call to repentance and an invitation for those desiring to be baptized to step forward, reinforcing that God's love and acceptance are not contingent upon performance.Mark 1:1-15 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets:“Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,Who will prepare Your way before You.”3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;Make His paths straight.' ”4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11 Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel [f]of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God [g]is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

Pastor Dave emphasizes the significance of baptism in demonstrating one's faith rather than simply explaining it. He draws on the story of Jesus' baptism from the book of Mark, highlighting how Jesus did not need to repent but chose to be baptized to fulfill God's command and model obedience. The pastor encourages the congregation to live out their faith through actions, stating that true validation and blessings come after obedience to God's word. He concludes with a call to repentance and an invitation for those desiring to be baptized to step forward, reinforcing that God's love and acceptance are not contingent upon performance.Mark 1:1-15 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in the Prophets:“Behold, I send My messenger before Your face,Who will prepare Your way before You.”3 “The voice of one crying in the wilderness:‘Prepare the way of the Lord;Make His paths straight.' ”4 John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins. 5 Then all the land of Judea, and those from Jerusalem, went out to him and were all baptized by him in the Jordan River, confessing their sins.6 Now John was clothed with camel's hair and with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. 7 And he preached, saying, “There comes One after me who is mightier than I, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to stoop down and loose. 8 I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”9 It came to pass in those days that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 And immediately, coming up from the water, He saw the heavens parting and the Spirit descending upon Him like a dove. 11 Then a voice came from heaven, “You are My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”12 Immediately the Spirit drove Him into the wilderness. 13 And He was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan, and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to Him.14 Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel [f]of the kingdom of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God [g]is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”Matthew 3:15 But Jesus answered and said to him, “Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Then he allowed Him.

In Week 2 of The Cave, Pastor Dave Pretlove takes us deeper into Elijah's wilderness journey in 1 Kings 19. After a spiritual high, Elijah crashes into despair—physically, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Yet in his lowest moment, God doesn't condemn him… He meets him with compassion. A meal. Rest. A whisper. This week's message reminds us that God's kindness meets us at our breaking point, often through others who show up like angels. We weren't just at our lowest emotionally, we were spiritually dead. Yet in His mercy, God met us with grace, raised us to life, and invited us to walk in the fullness of Christ.

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On Pentecost something epoch happened! The Spirit baptized every believer and, literally, fired them up! They then hit the streets and declared the wonders of God...and they received mixed results. Pastor Dave inspires us to declare the wonders of God while leaving the results to God.

April 27th, 2025, with our friend, Pastor Dave Edwards. Pastor Dave reminds us that in the midst of frustration, there are 3 choices we have to make.

Pastor Dave Gargano's sermon focuses on the story of Lot and Sodom from Genesis, emphasizing the gravity of sin and the importance of heeding God's warnings. He illustrates how Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at her past, symbolizing the dangers of allowing one's past to hinder spiritual progress. Pastor Dave warns that negotiation with God, disobedience, and lingering in sin can lead to dire consequences. He encourages the congregation to move forward in faith, leaving behind past transgressions and embracing God's mercy and righteousness.Genesis 19:1 Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground. 2 And he said, “Here now, my lords, please turn in to your servant's house and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may rise early and go on your way.”And they said, “No, but we will spend the night in the open square.”3 But he insisted strongly; so they turned in to him and entered his house. Then he made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.4 Now before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both old and young, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house. 5 And they called to Lot and said to him, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may know them carnally.”6 So Lot went out to them through the doorway, shut the door behind him, 7 and said, “Please, my brethren, do not do so wickedly! 8 See now, I have two daughters who have not known a man; please, let me bring them out to you, and you may do to them as you wish; only do nothing to these men, since this is the reason they have come under the shadow of my roof.”9 And they said, “Stand back!” Then they said, “This one came in to stay here, and he keeps acting as a judge; now we will deal worse with you than with them.” So they pressed hard against the man Lot, and came near to break down the door. 10 But the men reached out their hands and pulled Lot into the house with them, and shut the door. 11 And they struck the men who were at the doorway of the house with blindness, both small and great, so that they became weary trying to find the door.12 Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Son-in-law, your sons, your daughters, and whomever you have in the city—take them out of this place! 13 For we will destroy this place, because the outcry against them has grown great before the face of the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.”14 So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who had married his daughters, and said, “Get up, get out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city!” But to his sons-in-law he seemed to be joking.15 When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.” 16 And while he lingered, the men took hold of his hand, his wife's hand, and the hands of his two daughters, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city. 17 So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, “Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed.”18 Then Lot said to them, “Please, no, my lords! 19 Indeed now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have increased your mercy which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the mountains, lest some evil overtake me and I die. 20 See now, this city is near enough to flee to, and it is a little one; please let me escape there (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.”21 And he said to him, “See, I have favored you concerning this thing also, in that I will not overthrow this city for which you have spoken. 22 Hurry, escape there. For I cannot do anything until you arrive there.”Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.23 The sun had risen upon the earth when Lot entered Zoar. 24 Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.26 But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Pastor Dave Gargano's sermon focuses on the story of Lot and Sodom from Genesis, emphasizing the gravity of sin and the importance of heeding God's warnings. He illustrates how Lot's wife turned into a pillar of salt for looking back at her past, symbolizing the dangers of allowing one's past to hinder spiritual progress. Pastor Dave warns that negotiation with God, disobedience, and lingering in sin can lead to dire consequences. He encourages the congregation to move forward in faith, leaving behind past transgressions and embracing God's mercy and righteousness.Genesis 19:1 Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground. 2 And he said, “Here now, my lords, please turn in to your servant's house and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may rise early and go on your way.”And they said, “No, but we will spend the night in the open square.”3 But he insisted strongly; so they turned in to him and entered his house. Then he made them a feast, and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.4 Now before they lay down, the men of the city, the men of Sodom, both old and young, all the people from every quarter, surrounded the house. 5 And they called to Lot and said to him, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us that we may know them carnally.”6 So Lot went out to them through the doorway, shut the door behind him, 7 and said, “Please, my brethren, do not do so wickedly! 8 See now, I have two daughters who have not known a man; please, let me bring them out to you, and you may do to them as you wish; only do nothing to these men, since this is the reason they have come under the shadow of my roof.”9 And they said, “Stand back!” Then they said, “This one came in to stay here, and he keeps acting as a judge; now we will deal worse with you than with them.” So they pressed hard against the man Lot, and came near to break down the door. 10 But the men reached out their hands and pulled Lot into the house with them, and shut the door. 11 And they struck the men who were at the doorway of the house with blindness, both small and great, so that they became weary trying to find the door.12 Then the men said to Lot, “Have you anyone else here? Son-in-law, your sons, your daughters, and whomever you have in the city—take them out of this place! 13 For we will destroy this place, because the outcry against them has grown great before the face of the Lord, and the Lord has sent us to destroy it.”14 So Lot went out and spoke to his sons-in-law, who had married his daughters, and said, “Get up, get out of this place; for the Lord will destroy this city!” But to his sons-in-law he seemed to be joking.15 When the morning dawned, the angels urged Lot to hurry, saying, “Arise, take your wife and your two daughters who are here, lest you be consumed in the punishment of the city.” 16 And while he lingered, the men took hold of his hand, his wife's hand, and the hands of his two daughters, the Lord being merciful to him, and they brought him out and set him outside the city. 17 So it came to pass, when they had brought them outside, that he said, “Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed.”18 Then Lot said to them, “Please, no, my lords! 19 Indeed now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have increased your mercy which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the mountains, lest some evil overtake me and I die. 20 See now, this city is near enough to flee to, and it is a little one; please let me escape there (is it not a little one?) and my soul shall live.”21 And he said to him, “See, I have favored you concerning this thing also, in that I will not overthrow this city for which you have spoken. 22 Hurry, escape there. For I cannot do anything until you arrive there.”Therefore the name of the city was called Zoar.23 The sun had risen upon the earth when Lot entered Zoar. 24 Then the Lord rained brimstone and fire on Sodom and Gomorrah, from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 So He overthrew those cities, all the plain, all the inhabitants of the cities, and what grew on the ground.26 But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.

Join us for a powerful exploration of Elijah's wilderness journey in "The Cave – Week 1: Despair in the Wilderness" (1 Kings 19:1–4). In this heartfelt sermon, Dave unpacks the raw reality of emotional distress, showing how even God's boldest prophet faced despair after a spiritual high. With vulnerability and wisdom, he reminds us that no one is immune to mental and emotional struggles, yet God invites us to bring our deepest pain to Him. Whether you're navigating your own "cave" of despair or seeking to support others, this episode will inspire you to trust God's presence in life's darkest moments. Tune in for a blend of biblical truth, emotional authenticity, and practical steps to find healing and hope.

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Are you happy with your clothes or do they feel old? Every morning, we have the opportunity to put on new and powerful clothes, given from on high. How cool is that? Pastor Dave unpacks the privilege of putting on new clothes every morning.

(Romans 8:9-11) The resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a future hope but a present revolution that reshapes everything about how we live now. Because Jesus rose from the dead—bodily, visibly, and historically—we are not only promised the same resurrection, but given His very Spirit now, which transforms our identity, rewires our operating system, and sets us free from fear, selfishness, and the frantic need to preserve ourselves. The Spirit who raised Jesus lives in us, giving us resurrection strength and security to love radically, forgive freely, and live courageously. We no longer operate out of scarcity or fear of loss—we live as those with nothing to lose, because in the resurrection, we've already gained everything. This Easter, the invitation is not just to believe in life after death, but to receive power to live differently forever—starting now.

Pastor Dave's Sermon from Easter Sunday, 4/20/25:  "Looking Again" Scripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12 

Pastor Dave teaches from John 17:20-26, on Jesus' prayer for the believers to become "ONE", unified just as the Father and Son are one; that the gospel message may go forth and bring the world to believe in Jesus, the Savior.

Pastor Dave emphasized that God has a unique plan for everyone, highlighting the significance of Jesus's death and resurrection for all people, including those struggling with various challenges in life. He illustrated that just as a seed must be buried to grow, we also need to surrender our burdens and areas of life that are not thriving to experience true transformation. The message called for self-reflection on what needs to be buried within us to allow God's power to bring forth new life and potential. Ultimately, Pastor Dave urged the congregation to embrace this process of surrender to achieve a deeper relationship with Christ and realize their fullest potential.Genesis 3:15 - (AMP) “And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between you and the woman,And between your seed and her Seed; He shall [fatally] bruise your head, And you shall [only] bruise His heelJohn 12:24 The Message (MSG) “Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over.Matthew 10:39 (ERV) Those who try to keep the life they have will lose it. But those who give up their life for me will find true life.2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP)Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].

Pastor Dave emphasized that God has a unique plan for everyone, highlighting the significance of Jesus's death and resurrection for all people, including those struggling with various challenges in life. He illustrated that just as a seed must be buried to grow, we also need to surrender our burdens and areas of life that are not thriving to experience true transformation. The message called for self-reflection on what needs to be buried within us to allow God's power to bring forth new life and potential. Ultimately, Pastor Dave urged the congregation to embrace this process of surrender to achieve a deeper relationship with Christ and realize their fullest potential.Genesis 3:15 - (AMP) “And I will put enmity (open hostility) Between you and the woman,And between your seed and her Seed; He shall [fatally] bruise your head, And you shall [only] bruise His heelJohn 12:24 The Message (MSG) “Listen carefully: Unless a grain of wheat is buried in the ground, dead to the world, it is never any more than a grain of wheat. But if it is buried, it sprouts and reproduces itself many times over.Matthew 10:39 (ERV) Those who try to keep the life they have will lose it. But those who give up their life for me will find true life.2 Corinthians 5:17 (AMP)Therefore if anyone is in Christ [that is, grafted in, joined to Him by faith in Him as Savior], he is a new creature [reborn and renewed by the Holy Spirit]; the old things [the previous moral and spiritual condition] have passed away. Behold, new things have come [because spiritual awakening brings a new life].

In this powerful Easter message, Pastor Dave Pretlove reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus doesn't just change one part of our story—it transforms everything. Because of Jesus, our past is no longer chained to guilt and shame. Our present is no longer a restless search for identity. And our future is no longer marked by fear, but by resurrection hope. We are invited to live a new kind of story, one rewritten by grace, filled with purpose, and anchored in eternity.

Friday, April 18 2025 Jesus was that ultimate/perfect sacrifice = the lamb of God whose blood was shed on the cross for us. That blood set us free from anything we have done, from anything we could ever do. Jesus has the ultimate authority over the enemy and through that we love/serve a victorious God.

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On Palm Sunday, Pastor Dave emphasizes the crucial need for a savior and the daily reliance on Jesus, not just for eternity but for everyday life. He reflects on the events leading to the crucifixion, highlighting that while people welcomed Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna," many later turned against him, illustrating the fickleness of public opinion and the need for genuine faith. Pastor encourages the congregation to know and understand their beliefs, underscoring that Jesus came to save everyone, including those who seem beyond redemption. Ultimately, he calls for a personal commitment to Jesus, reminding that true transformation happens when we recognize Him as our Savior and respond to His love.Luke 19:28 After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying that colt?' just say, ‘The Lord needs it.'”Matthew 21:9-11 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”Luke 19:39-40, Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”Psalms 22:16-18 Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce[a] my hands and my feet.17 All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my clothes among themand cast lots for my garment.Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a donkey.Psalms 118:25-26 25 Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.From the house of the Lord we bless you.Romans 10:9-10 if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

On Palm Sunday, Pastor Dave emphasizes the crucial need for a savior and the daily reliance on Jesus, not just for eternity but for everyday life. He reflects on the events leading to the crucifixion, highlighting that while people welcomed Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna," many later turned against him, illustrating the fickleness of public opinion and the need for genuine faith. Pastor encourages the congregation to know and understand their beliefs, underscoring that Jesus came to save everyone, including those who seem beyond redemption. Ultimately, he calls for a personal commitment to Jesus, reminding that true transformation happens when we recognize Him as our Savior and respond to His love.Luke 19:28 After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29 As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 30 “Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying that colt?' just say, ‘The Lord needs it.'”Matthew 21:9-11 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” 11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”Luke 19:39-40, Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!” 40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”Psalms 22:16-18 Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce[a] my hands and my feet.17 All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my clothes among themand cast lots for my garment.Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey,on a colt, the foal of a donkey.Psalms 118:25-26 25 Lord, save us! Lord, grant us success! 26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.From the house of the Lord we bless you.Romans 10:9-10 if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.

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