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Acts Series Message: 01 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: October 31, 2025 Key Verses: Acts 1:1-8 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz begins his teaching in the book of Acts with a message called "The Church Alive" from Acts 1:1-8. As Jesus prepares to ascend into heaven, He gives His followers a mission and the promise of the Holy Spirit's power. Pastor Michael unpacks how these verses reveal the foundation of the early church and what it means for believers today. This teaching will encourage and equip you to walk through life as a Christian—empowered by God's Spirit, grounded in His truth, and ready to live out your faith with purpose and confidence. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Acts Series Message: 01 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: October 30, 2025 Key Verses: Acts 1:1-8 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz begins his teaching in the book of Acts with a message called "The Church Alive" from Acts 1:1-8. As Jesus prepares to ascend into heaven, He gives His followers a mission and the promise of the Holy Spirit's power. Pastor Michael unpacks how these verses reveal the foundation of the early church and what it means for believers today. This teaching will encourage and equip you to walk through life as a Christian—empowered by God's Spirit, grounded in His truth, and ready to live out your faith with purpose and confidence. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Join Pastor Michael Eastman as he continues his series, Acts of the Apostles. This week's message: Confronting Opposition to the Work of God Acts 13:4-12 They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun.

James Series Message: 17 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: October 29, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:16-20 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz concludes his study through the book of James with a message titled "A Divine Prescription for Healing," based on James 5:16–20. Discover God's plan for spiritual and emotional restoration through the power of prayer, confession, and community. Pastor Michael unpacks how genuine faith expresses itself not only in what we believe, but in how we care for one another—bringing healing and renewal through God's truth. Be encouraged and equipped to walk faithfully as a Christian, applying these timeless principles to your daily life and relationships. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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Join Pastor Michael Burchfield as he takes an in-depth look at William Tyndale and the Cost of the English Bible. Various Scripture

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Michael unpacks Romans 6:20-23, exploring the contrast between slavery to sin and freedom in Christ. Drawing from personal stories and cultural insights, he illustrates how the pursuit of self-directed "freedom" leads to bondage, alienation, and death, while allegiance to Christ brings true liberation, sanctification, and eternal life. Through the story of John Newton's transformation and the miracle at Cana, Pastor Michael shows that God's grace doesn't just reform us—it changes our very essence, creating holiness where none existed. Salvation is both a moment and a journey, offering hope for immediate change and ongoing growth. Join us to discover how God's free gift of grace can transform your life today. What will you do with this gift? Sermon: There Is No Switzerland for Your Soul Series: Romans Speaker: Micheal Chinchilla Full Service: https://youtu.be/wAb9E6cLCz8 Apple Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/apple Spotify Podcast: http://thisisvillage.church/podcast/spotify Your Next Steps: http://thisisvillagechurch.com/nextsteps Village Kids Online: http://villagekids.online Give: https://thisisvillagechurch.com/give Website: https://thisisvillagechurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillageChurch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisvillagechurch/ X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/thisisvillage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisisvillagechurch

James Series Message: 17 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: October 28, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:16-20 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz concludes his study through the book of James with a message titled "A Divine Prescription for Healing," based on James 5:16–20. Discover God's plan for spiritual and emotional restoration through the power of prayer, confession, and community. Pastor Michael unpacks how genuine faith expresses itself not only in what we believe, but in how we care for one another—bringing healing and renewal through God's truth. Be encouraged and equipped to walk faithfully as a Christian, applying these timeless principles to your daily life and relationships. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Join us for this week's sermon!Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God's Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey.

Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- Scripture & Literature References: Luke 6:1-11 & Genesis 2:1-3 & 1 Samuel 21:1-6 & Exodus 20:8-10 -------------------------------- CONNECT: Small Group Questions ► https://drive.google.com/file/d/11eUIMPTfR6Yzo1wufrZig9x2AInmgbX-/view?usp=sharing LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------

This Sunday is Let It Cook Sunday.  In service we celebrated Trunk or Treat winners, heard testimonies, received a new Covenant Member and heard Brenda  Wehrly, our Community Life Director, recap the previous 5 weeks of Pastor Michael's teachings. We also enjoyed an extended relational break, along with hearing what people are believing for in the next 20 years, and how to come prepared to Commitment Sunday next Sunday. Romans 12:1-2, Habakkuk 3:2

James Series  Message: 17 Episode: 1  of 3 Broadcast: October 27, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:16-20 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz concludes his study through the book of James with a message titled “A Divine Prescription for Healing,” based on James 5:16–20. Discover God's plan for spiritual and emotional restoration through the power of prayer, confession, and community. Pastor Michael unpacks how genuine faith expresses itself not only in what we believe, but in how we care for one another—bringing healing and renewal through God's truth. Be encouraged and equipped to walk faithfully as a Christian, applying these timeless principles to your daily life and relationships. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Join us this week as we continue with our series Signs & Wonders. Pastor Michael left us with four main thoughts:Jesus sees you and STILL calls you Jesus runs TOWARDS our sinJesus heals the SICK, not the self-rightousJesus is our MODELWe also celebrated 12 BAPTISMS

Pastor Michael continues our sermon series by looking at the letter to the church in Thyatira and both problematizing the imagery of Jezebel and also calling us to reject the shaming and labeling practices of Empire. How might we continue to hold on to the promise of Jesus, who will make things right, even in the midst of our violent and divided world?

Pastor Michael continued our series on a lifestyle of worship at Rototuna North. ____We'd love to meet you! We gather every Sunday at the locations below

Getting off the Merry-Go-Round of Guilt Speaker: Michael Shockley Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2 Episode Summary In part 5 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael uses the dangerous playground equipment of the 1980s - especially the merry-go-round - to illustrate how we get stuck in destructive cycles of sin, guilt, and distance from God. Through 1 John's teaching about Jesus as our Advocate, we discover how to break free from the concealment cycle and enter the life-giving confession cycle. Key Points - We get stuck repeating the same patterns: try not to sin, sin, hide, guilt, distance from God - Sin doesn't just break rules - it breaks hearts, lives, trust, families, and faith - Jesus steps in as our Advocate, offering a different cycle: confession, cleansing, confidence - As our propitiation, Jesus took what we deserved so we could receive what He deserved Main Takeaway Nobody can live perfectly, but because of Jesus, we can live peacefully. When we confess instead of conceal, we end up closer to God rather than farther away. Jesus breaks the merry-go-round of guilt and replaces it with grace. Memorable Quotes - "Jesus breaks the merry-go-round of guilt and replaces it with grace." - "Sin doesn't just break rules. It breaks hearts. It breaks lives. It breaks trust." - "Sin promises freedom, but also leaves you in chains." - "Jesus doesn't talk God into loving us; God sent Jesus to us out of His Love." - "Jesus took what we deserved so we could receive what He deserved." - "A big enough and strong enough person could grab the bars and make it stop almost at once. Do we know anybody big enough and strong enough to stop the destructive cycles in our lives? We sure do!" Reflection Question Which cycle are you living in - the concealment cycle (try, sin, hide, guilt, distance) or the confession cycle (try, sin, confession, cleansing, confidence)? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's hilarious stories about 1980s playground death traps, accidentally setting the woods on fire, and why fancy hand towels remain a mystery to him. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Sunday Service @ Grace Chapel, BangaloreWith Pastors Michael and Chitra VargheseFor any further information, visit us at : www.gracechapel.org.inor please write to - info@gracechapel.org.inYouTube/ word of his grace broadcastFaceBook/Instagram - gracechapelbglrFaceBook/Instagram - superteensclubFor tithes and offerings, Pls use the below bank details : Name -Grace Chapel Acc No- 520101011534520IFSC code - UBIN0906204Type of Account- Savings Account Bank- Union Bank of India , Branch- Koramangala

James Series  Message: 16 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: October 24, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:12-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his powerful series in the book of James with a message titled “A Divine Prescription for Troubled Times” (James 5:12–15). These verses offer practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for believers navigating life's challenges. Pastor Michael unpacks how honesty, prayer, faith, and confession are vital parts of the Christian walk—especially when life feels heavy. This teaching will help equip you with God's truth so you can stand firm, find healing, and live out your faith with strength and confidence in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

James Series  Message: 16 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: October 23, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:12-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his powerful series in the book of James with a message titled “A Divine Prescription for Troubled Times” (James 5:12–15). These verses offer practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for believers navigating life's challenges. Pastor Michael unpacks how honesty, prayer, faith, and confession are vital parts of the Christian walk—especially when life feels heavy. This teaching will help equip you with God's truth so you can stand firm, find healing, and live out your faith with strength and confidence in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

May we know and delight in the Lord so much that we begin to desire what He desires, making our hearts beat for what His heart beats for.

James Series  Message: 16 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: October 22, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:12-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his powerful series in the book of James with a message titled “A Divine Prescription for Troubled Times” (James 5:12–15). These verses offer practical wisdom and spiritual encouragement for believers navigating life's challenges. Pastor Michael unpacks how honesty, prayer, faith, and confession are vital parts of the Christian walk—especially when life feels heavy. This teaching will help equip you with God's truth so you can stand firm, find healing, and live out your faith with strength and confidence in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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Your mental health is more habit than happenstance. Join us these next two weeks to learn five habits that build a happy life.

James Series  Message: 15 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: October 21, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:7-12 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message titled “Be Patient” from James 5:7–12. Through these verses, Pastor Michael encourages believers to remain steadfast and trust in God's timing, even when life feels uncertain or unfair. As you listen, you'll be reminded that patience isn't passive—it's an active expression of faith rooted in God's promises. This teaching will help equip you to walk through life's challenges with endurance and hope, applying God's truth to your everyday journey as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Join us for this week's sermon!Whether you're seeking hope, direction, or a deeper connection with God, this message is for you. Each week, we open God's Word together to find truth, encouragement, and strength for the journey.

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James Series  Message: 15 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: October 20, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:7-12 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message titled “Be Patient” from James 5:7–12. Through these verses, Pastor Michael encourages believers to remain steadfast and trust in God's timing, even when life feels uncertain or unfair. As you listen, you'll be reminded that patience isn't passive—it's an active expression of faith rooted in God's promises. This teaching will help equip you to walk through life's challenges with endurance and hope, applying God's truth to your everyday journey as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Weather the Winter Speaker: Duncan Crook (An Elder of ReCreate Church) Scripture: John 15:1-8 Episode Summary Duncan Crook uses the metaphor of winter to explore life's difficult seasons - times of loss, health struggles, waiting, or unexplained hardship. Through Jesus' teaching about the vine and branches, we discover how God works through our "winter seasons" to prepare us, prune us, and prove His faithfulness through us. Key Points - Life follows a pattern of sowing and reaping: seed + time = harvest, but the growth is invisible - Winter seasons serve three purposes: God is preparing you for something, pruning something from you, or proving something through you - Remaining connected to God during difficult times is more important than understanding why they're happening - Our faithfulness in winter seasons becomes a powerful witness to God's glory Main Takeaway You can't always choose your season, but you can choose your response. When you stay connected to God through winter, you don't just make it through - you come out mature, pruned, and bearing fruit that reveals God's glory. Memorable Quotes - "The harvest is inevitable, but the growth is invisible." - "I'd rather be cut back than cut off. I'd rather go through trials with God than without God." - "I don't want to just make it through this, I want to get something out of this. I want to come out more mature." - "Some seasons are so hard and cold that survival is success. So just remain." - "The greatest witness you will ever have is when you go through a hard time and simply remain faithful." - "If I have to be pruned and my life has to hurt for a little while, I want it to produce something good. I want it to not be wasted." Reflection Question Are you the kind of Christian who shows up in the cold - who remains faithful even when you can't see what God is doing? Tune in to hear Duncan's inspiring story about running cross-country in freezing weather and how it taught him about showing up faithfully during life's winter seasons. Special Note Join us in celebrating ReCreate Church's 7th anniversary on October 22, 2025! Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Our One and Only Savior - 10-08-25 - Pastor Michael Mullings

Today, Pastor Michael Acock speaks in part 4 of our new, 9-part series, Learning to Live Loved. What if transformation isn't just about changing our beliefs, but rewiring our very capacity to receive and give love? In this message, Pastor Michael unpacks how true spiritual growth happens when we behold God's glory and allow Him to heal both our hearts and minds. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

Listen in this week as Pastor Michael takes us through week 7 of our Signs and Wonders series though Matthew. In Matthew 9, we see the importance of having "Mat Carriers" in your life. But lets apply this to our life, do you have any mat carriers in your life? Are you a mat carrier for someone else? Be in prayer about these people in your life with a vision to LIVE SENT!

Welcome to the Saltbox Church Podcast. We desire to lead people to become fully surrendered disciples of Jesus. On our channel, you'll learn how to read and understand the truths of the Bible from Pastor Michael Mattis and other members of our teaching team. You can expect to walk away with a deeper understanding of the things of God, but challenged to live a surrendered life. We cover topics such as the will of God, mental health, women in leadership, Christianity vs. other faith traditions and many other in-depth studies of scripture. -------------------------------- Scripture & Literature References: Luke 5:27-39, Galations 3:1-6, 3:15-18 & Genesis 12:1-3, 15:6 -------------------------------- CONNECT: Small Group Questions ►https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xm0PRSXy5z7ISSCnOdPJa89a9v-A899k/view?usp=sharing LinkTree ► https://linktr.ee/saltboxchurch Website ► http://www.SaltboxChurch.com Podcast ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/saltboxchurch/ Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/saltboxchurch/ Yellow Truck Coffee Co. ► https://www.yellowtruckcoffeeco.com/ --------------------------------

This week Pastor Michael continues our series "Marked" teaching on Spiritual Authority.  Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 7:28-29

James Series  Message: 15 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: October 17, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:7-12 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message titled “Be Patient” from James 5:7–12. Through these verses, Pastor Michael encourages believers to remain steadfast and trust in God's timing, even when life feels uncertain or unfair. As you listen, you'll be reminded that patience isn't passive—it's an active expression of faith rooted in God's promises. This teaching will help equip you to walk through life's challenges with endurance and hope, applying God's truth to your everyday journey as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

James Series  Message: 14 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: October 16, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:1-6 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message called “Moth and Rust” from James 5:1-6. These verses deliver a sobering warning about the dangers of greed and misplaced trust in wealth, reminding us that earthly riches fade—but what's stored in heaven lasts forever. Pastor Michael unpacks how this truth can shape our daily lives, helping believers keep their focus on God's eternal priorities instead of temporary treasures. This message will equip you to walk through life with a heart anchored in faith, contentment, and the lasting hope found only in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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James Series  Message: 14 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: October 15, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:1-6 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message called “Moth and Rust” from James 5:1-6. These verses deliver a sobering warning about the dangers of greed and misplaced trust in wealth, reminding us that earthly riches fade—but what's stored in heaven lasts forever. Pastor Michael unpacks how this truth can shape our daily lives, helping believers keep their focus on God's eternal priorities instead of temporary treasures. This message will equip you to walk through life with a heart anchored in faith, contentment, and the lasting hope found only in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

James Series  Message: 14 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: October 14, 2025 Key Verses: James 5:1-6 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching in the book of James with a message called “Moth and Rust” from James 5:1-6. These verses deliver a sobering warning about the dangers of greed and misplaced trust in wealth, reminding us that earthly riches fade—but what's stored in heaven lasts forever. Pastor Michael unpacks how this truth can shape our daily lives, helping believers keep their focus on God's eternal priorities instead of temporary treasures. This message will equip you to walk through life with a heart anchored in faith, contentment, and the lasting hope found only in Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

A revelation of our eternal destination is what will empower us to live a life of faith today. A hope that is founded on the promise of God to all who would place their faith on the finished work of Jesus.

This week Pastor Michael continues our series "Marked" teaching on the Role of the Sheep.  Romans 12:1-2, John 10:11-18

James Series  Message: 13 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: October 13, 2025 Key Verses: James 4:11-12 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his powerful teaching in the book of James with a message titled “Stop Slander” from James 4:11-12. These verses challenge believers to guard their words and remember that there is only one true Judge—God Himself. Pastor Michael unpacks how speaking against others not only harms relationships but also reveals something deeper about our hearts. Through this teaching, you'll be encouraged and equipped to live out your faith with humility and integrity, applying God's truth to your everyday life as you walk in grace and truth. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Calling God a Liar Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10 Episode Summary In part 4 of our 1 John series, Pastor Michael shares a ballad about a chili cook-off between the devil and a humble cook to illustrate pride's greatest danger: self-deception about sin. When we claim we don't need forgiveness, we make God out to be a liar. True redemption begins when we stop making excuses and honestly confess our need for Jesus. Key Points - Human beings are masters of self-deception, especially when it comes to sin - We create elaborate excuses and fig leaves to cover our failures rather than face them - Confession isn't earning salvation - it's aligning with reality and admitting we can't save ourselves - When we deny our sin problem, we call God a liar and reject His truth Main Takeaway God isn't looking for people who pretend to have it together. He's looking for people humble enough to admit they don't. The only people God can't forgive are those who think they don't need forgiveness. Memorable Quotes - "Redemption begins with the honest confession that we cannot save ourselves." - "If we say we have no sin, who are we trying to deceive? Ourselves." - "Jesus doesn't ask you to be perfect; He asks you to be real about your brokenness." - "Confession doesn't change His view of you; it changes your view of Him." - "As long as you think you can fix yourself, you'll never go to The One Who can truly heal you." - "You can't fix what you won't face." Reflection Question What "fig leaves" - excuses, distractions, or denials - have you been using to cover up what you don't want God or others to see? Tune in to hear Pastor Michael's hilarious original ballad "The Devil Went Down to Dugspur" and discover why pride is the biggest spiritual roadblock we face. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

We often talk about revival—but what does it truly sound like? Join Pastor Michael Teasley as he teaches on the heart and sound of real revival. To stay connected to what's happening at Mission Church, follow us on any of the following platforms. Instagram instagram.com/missionchurchca Podcast missionchurchca.com/watch Newsletter missionchurchca.com/updates Website missionchurchca.com