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Though the first few chapters of Acts are filled with baptisms and miracles, the pivotal point of the book—the stoning of Stephen—shows how God uses ordinary believers to display his power and accomplish his mission amidst persecution. In today’s message from Acts 7 and 8, Pastor J.D. encourages us to consider how God might be calling us to advance the mission of the gospel. It won’t look the same for everyone, of course. But the worth of Jesus and the truth of the gospel should compel us to share with a lost and dying world, whether here or overseas.

The gospel is so beautiful and valuable, yet God chooses to place this great treasure in “jars of clay.” It's almost incomprehensible, really, but it's how God works. All throughout the Bible, we see examples of how he uses weak, broken vessels for his glory. In this week's message from 2 Corinthians 4, Pastor J.D. shows us how even when we experience suffering, God often uses it for his good purposes, working in us and through us in powerful ways.

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Wednesday Evening 12/3/25

As we finish our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. walks us down the path to Jesus' tomb. We've all walked that lonely path in one form or another over the past 12 months, wondering where life is headed. The bad news? It's headed to the grave. The good news? It doesn't have to stay there. Because of the resurrection, the path to true life doesn't end at the grave. It begins there.

As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. takes us along the road to the cross, where we will meet a handful of different people—each of whom has a different response to Jesus' sacrifice. Luke doesn't just record their stories because these people were there; he records their stories because in them, we see ourselves. Their stories are our stories. They prompt the question, “How will you respond to Jesus?”

As we begin the Advent season, we slow down to remember the first coming of Jesus—and to prepare our hearts for His return. In this message from John 1:1–5, we look beyond the manger to see Jesus as He truly is: the eternal Word, the Creator of all things, and the Life-Giving Light who shines into our darkness.From the long wait of God's people in the Old Testament to the ache we feel in our world today, Scripture reminds us that we are all waiting for the Light to break through. Jesus doesn't ignore the darkness—He enters it. He doesn't expose to shame—He shines to heal. And His light cannot be overcome.Join us as we launch our Advent series, “From Darkness to Dawn,” and discover the hope, life, and healing found in Jesus Christ.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this message, Pastor J.R. explains that Jesus calls believers not to escape the world but to bring Heaven's culture into everyday life. He emphasizes that Christians are meant to embody the Kingdom through character, conduct, and commitment, aligning their lives with Heaven's values. He teaches that being “salt of the earth” means purifying, preserving, and igniting change in the places believers step into. Followers of Jesus should function like an embassy of Heaven, creating a distinct atmosphere of hope, restoration, and purpose wherever they go.

Message by Pastor J.J. Stanbridge Text: Ephesians 5:1-20 The post Alive in Christ – WEEK 14 appeared first on Flint Hill Baptist Church.

In our instant-everything culture, waiting has become almost extinct, yet the most important things in life rarely happen instantly. Joseph faced an impossible situation when Mary was found pregnant, forcing him into uncertainty and confusion. Despite not understanding God's plan, Joseph chose mercy and restraint. When God revealed through an angel that the child was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Joseph obeyed immediately. God's people had waited thousands of years for the Messiah, and their patience was finally rewarded. Waiting isn't God's absence but His preparation, growing our patience, trust, and faith while He works in ways we can't see yet.https://www.ankenyfree.church

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As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about the most famous parable Jesus ever told—the story of the Prodigal Son. There's a reason this parable is so popular: In it we see the biography of all of human history, the story of every single one of us. And we see a picture of God's extravagant love that is more astounding and more surprising than anything we had ever dared to hope.

The BLUprint with Pastor J is where faith, culture, and transformation intersect. Each episode dives into real conversations that inspire personal growth, spiritual clarity, and practical success. Pastor J brings a fresh voice that bridges the sacred and the social — from navigating relationships and building legacy to confronting cultural issues with biblical truth and wisdom. It's not just a podcast — it's your blueprint for building life upward, one conversation at a time.

As we continue our “In Step” series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about the most famous parable Jesus ever told—the story of the Prodigal Son. There's a reason this parable is so popular: In it we see the biography of all of human history, the story of every single one of us. And we see a picture of God's extravagant love that is more astounding and more surprising than anything we had ever dared to hope.

In Matthew 17:14–20, Jesus meets a desperate father, a suffering child, and powerless disciples. Through a righteous rebuke and a miraculous deliverance, He exposes the limits of human effort and invites us into a deeper, dependent, mustard-seed kind of faith.In this message, Pastor John Lee walks us through a valley moment that reveals the heart of discipleship: faith that clings to Jesus when life feels overwhelming. Even when our faith feels small, Jesus is strong, patient, and fully able to meet us in our weakness.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

In this message, Pastor J.R. explains that our goal is not escaping to heaven but bringing heaven to earth as God originally designed. He emphasizes that while sin distorted creation, Jesus restored God's intention by announcing that the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Pastor J.R. highlights that believers are called to live out the Lord's Prayer by participating in God's mission: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” He teaches that every miracle of Jesus demonstrates heaven breaking into earth through healing, forgiveness, and restored relationship. Finally, he shares that we join God's work with generosity, vision, and sacrificial obedience as God brings heaven to earth through His people.

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Sunday School 11/23/25

Walking In Step With The Holy Spirit | Becoming WHOLE (Week 4)In this final week of our Becoming WHOLE series, Pastor J.C. explores what it means to love and follow Jesus with our spirit—the deepest part of who we are. If the Mind, Body, and Soul shape how we think, live, and feel, then our Spirit is where we commune with God Himself. And Scripture is clear: we are called to walk in step with the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:25).The Holy Spirit doesn't fill us simply to make us feel something—He fills us to transform us and empower us to bring hope, freedom, and healing to the world around us (Isaiah 61:1).If you've ever wondered how to partner with God, hear His voice, or grow closer to Him—this sermon will guide you into a deeper, more intimate walk with the Holy Spirit.Series: Becoming WHOLEWeek 1 — The Mind: https://youtu.be/qglba8K_gR8Week 2 — The Body: https://youtu.be/8tZcrMnRp68Week 3 — The Soul: https://youtu.be/fLwTLJV_cFEWeek 4 — The Spirit (Walking in Step With the Spirit)If this message encourages you, be sure to subscribe, share, and let us know how we can be praying for you.#BecomingWHOLE #RiverviewChristian #WorshipWithYourBody #WholeLifeWorship #Jesus #ChristianLiving #SpiritualFormation #FaithAndHealthThis week's message is from our Creative Pastor, J.C. Letterman.Let's Connect: http://bit.ly/3XbRE9TFree Access To RightNow Media:https://app.rightnowmedia.org/join/rccreadingSocial Media:@riverviewchristian on Facebook and InstagramWebsite:riverviewchristian.churchSupport the show

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Wednesday Evening 11/19/25

Pastor J.D. teaches about a defining feature of those who follow Jesus: They care for the vulnerable, the weak, the helpless, and the forgotten. Followers of Jesus care for the vulnerable and the helpless because, before God, we are vulnerable and helpless, too.

Pastor J.D. teaches about a defining feature of those who follow Jesus: They care for the vulnerable, the weak, the helpless, and the forgotten. Followers of Jesus care for the vulnerable and the helpless because, before God, we are vulnerable and helpless, too.

When we evaluate why many people aren't generous, it's probably not because they're selfish. More likely, they're battling either fear or pride (or maybe both). In this week's message from 2 Corinthians 9, Pastor J.D. shows us how these things can prevent us from being generous, as well as the remedy. By trusting and obeying God as it relates to our finances, we will experience the joy that results from seeing him use these resources to build his kingdom. And we will proclaim, as Paul did, “Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!”

In this message, Pastor J.R. emphasizes the importance of winning spiritual battles in the mind by relying on God's power rather than human effort. He emphasizes that often times we stress about our problems because we put God in a box and make our worries bigger than our perception of God. Through the teachings of Paul in 2 Corinthians, he encourages us to not be led by fear but be led by the Holy Spirit. In doing so, our perspective changes and we start to realize that God is bigger than our worries.

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Sunday School 11/16/25

Pastor J.D. talks about the cosmic struggle between God and Satan, a struggle that bears on our lives every day. We'll see that apart from God's power, even the best attempts to change are ultimately doomed to fail.

Pastor J.D. teaches about a paralytic man and his friends, all of whom were desperate to get close to Jesus. But as we'll see in this story, as eager as they were to get to Jesus, Jesus was even more eager to extend forgiveness to them.

Name 5 things you are thankful for, write them down in your Gratitude Journal. Thank God! Now, tell someone. Yes, often we thank God for His good gifts but we don't tell anyone. This week we are going to share what God has been doing in our lives and thank God for all His wondrous works. Pastor J will be challenging us to share our Gratitude Journal with our friends so we can thank God together. And as we share it with a friend we get to share gratitude with someone, multiplying gratitude.Recorded live at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Pastor Jason Lang preaching.Powered by Restream https://restream.io/

In this message, Pastor John takes us back to the Mount of Transfiguration in Matthew 17 and connects it to the Great Commission in Matthew 28. On one mountain, the Father says, “Listen to Him.” On the other, the risen Christ commands, “Go and make disciples.”Between those two mountains lies the heartbeat of the Christian life — to listen to Jesus, follow Him, and help others do the same.Join us as we explore what it means to move from hearing His Word to obeying His call — from admiring His glory to joining His mission.Mission Church — www.missionlasvegas.com

Let's face it: It's hard to talk about money. But what if we reoriented our perspective on it? In fact, what if we reoriented our entire lives in response to the grace that God has shown us? In this week's message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor J.D. explains the Apostle Paul's reasons for wanting the Corinthian church to be generous, as well as some obstacles that often sabotage good intentions. We have such a kind, generous God, and in the end, the only right response is for our own generosity to overflow to those around us.

In this message, Pastor J.R. teaches that life's events may be out of our control, but we can always choose how we respond to them by changing our “lens.” He uses Paul's imprisonment in Philippians 1:12–14 as an example of viewing hardship as an opportunity to advance the gospel rather than as a setback. In this message, Pastor J.R. outlines three practical ways to “change the lens," which emphasizes that our perspective determines our experience and if we look for God's goodness, we'll see it even in difficult times.

Message by Pastor J.J. Stanbridge Text: Ephesians 4:7-16 The post Alive in Christ – WEEK 12 appeared first on Flint Hill Baptist Church.

Worship With Your Body | Becoming WHOLE (Week 2)

Pastor J. Bryant Lagoe Wednesday Evening 11/5/25

Who or what is your measure of spiritual health and maturity? Sadly, far too many of us are being discipled by popular media or catchy slogans. On Equipped, discover the riches of going deeper in our quest for Christlikeness when Pastor J.T. English joins Chris Brooks with a fresh look at whole-church, whole-person discipleship. Featured resource:Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus by J.T. English November thank you gift:Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

In this message, Pastor J.R. encourages us to break free from negative mental patterns that lead to lies and instead build new ones grounded in truth. He warns that both culture and personal thoughts can be weaponized by the enemy to spread false narratives that trap the mind in fear, insecurity, and deception. Pastor J.R. contrasts worldly messages—such as those that label Christian conviction as hate—with God's truth that renews the mind and brings freedom. He emphasizes that culture and thoughts are never neutral, urging believers to align their thinking with God's Word rather than societal influences. Ultimately, he reminds us that God's truth is our spiritual weapon that can demolish strongholds, set captives free, and empower us to live with faith and victory.

As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. teaches what it means to “live ready” for Jesus' return. Are we awake to the task Jesus left for his church, or are we asleep at the wheel?

As we continue our “In Step” series through the book of Luke, Pastor J.D. preaches about a sickness that most of us have, but few of us realize—the sickness of greed.

It's a universal experience: going through suffering but struggling to understand the “why” behind it. In the Apostle Paul's case, much of the reason behind his suffering was found in his subsequent ability to comfort others in similar situations. In this week's message from 2 Corinthians 1, Pastor J.D. helps us see what Paul learned about God's faithfulness through his pain. As we learn more about the character of God through our own suffering, we too will gain a testimony that speaks volumes to the unbelieving world.

Pastor J.D. dives into one of Jesus' most recognized parables. It's a story about two men who built identical houses—with tragically different results. The only difference? Their foundation.

Pastor J.D. encourages us with the truth that no matter where we find ourselves, our faith can be used to glorify God and point others to the gospel.