Podcasts about pastor sean

Ask, Seek, Knock. | Knowing The Father | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

Life is full of tension—the gap between what is and what we wish were true. In this message, Pastor Sean walks through Jesus' declaration, "I am the resurrection and the life," reminding us that we can acknowledge the reality of our pain, speak faith into it, and trust Jesus because He is Lord over it. We can trust Jesus in the tension because He doesn't just give resurrection and life—He is resurrection and life.

Sermon Title: Secrets on the Road to TimnahSpeaker: Pastor Sean HarrisDate: June 20, 2026Key Text: Genesis 38As part of the Summer Sermon Series: Joseph – God's Providence for His Remnant, Pastor Sean Harris takes us to one of the most difficult and surprising chapters in Scripture—Genesis 38.At first glance, the story of Judah and Tamar seems out of place in the narrative of Joseph. Yet hidden along the road to Timnah are profound lessons about sin, deception, justice, grace, and God's sovereign plan. Even in the midst of human failure and broken choices, God is at work, preserving His promises and advancing His redemptive purpose.In "Secrets on the Road to Timnah," Pastor Harris uncovers the truths often overlooked in this passage and reveals how God can bring hope, restoration, and purpose out of our darkest moments. This message reminds us that our failures do not have the final word—God's grace does.YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@GarlandAdventist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Garland Faith Community SDA Church visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.garlandadventist.orgTags: #PastorSeanHarris #JosephSeries #SecretsOnTheRoadToTimnah #Genesis38 #GodsProvidence #Faith #BibleStudy #ChristianSermon

In this compelling message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to pray, drawing from Matthew 6 and the Lord's Prayer. He unpacks how the foundation of a healthy prayer life is not about having the right words, the right volume, or the right spiritual mannerisms, it is about seeing God rightly as a good and holy Father. Pastor Sean challenges believers to stop performing in prayer and to start conversating with their Heavenly Father from a place of authentic relationship. Pastor Sean warns that the orphan spirit is one of the greatest hindrances to prayer, because when you view God as a harsh and distant master rather than a loving Father, you will either disengage from prayer altogether or use it to impress others. He calls the church to receive the spirit of adoption, because it is that spirit that causes you to cry out Abba Father and breaks every wall between you and God. This message challenges believers, and especially men, to step into the place of prayer daily, because a church that does not pray is a dead church and a family that does not pray is a dead family. Prayer is not separate from action, it is the ultimate action that bathes everything else in the power and presence of God. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

6-14-26 If you thought Pastor Sean's Under The Influence series was amazing and wanted more, your prayers were answered. Sean is back with part 3 and you will want to listen!

In this compelling message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to pray, drawing from Matthew 6 and the Lord's Prayer. He unpacks how the foundation of a healthy prayer life is not about having the right words, the right volume, or the right spiritual mannerisms, it is about seeing God rightly as a good and holy Father. Pastor Sean challenges believers to stop performing in prayer and to start conversating with their Heavenly Father from a place of authentic relationship. Pastor Sean warns that the orphan spirit is one of the greatest hindrances to prayer, because when you view God as a harsh and distant master rather than a loving Father, you will either disengage from prayer altogether or use it to impress others. He calls the church to receive the spirit of adoption, because it is that spirit that causes you to cry out Abba Father and breaks every wall between you and God. This message challenges believers, and especially men, to step into the place of prayer daily, because a church that does not pray is a dead church and a family that does not pray is a dead family. Prayer is not separate from action, it is the ultimate action that bathes everything else in the power and presence of God. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

As we turn to 1 John 2:18–27, Pastor Sean walks us through John's warning about false teaching and the importance of remaining grounded in the truth of Christ. The message highlights how believers are called to stay anchored in what they have heard from the beginning, rather than being led astray by voices that distort the Gospel. Pastor Sean emphasizes that God has given us His Spirit to guide us into truth, helping us discern what is right and remain faithful. It's a clear reminder to abide in Christ, holding tightly to His Word as our foundation in a world full of competing voices.

How To Prosper In Prayer | The Power of Agreement | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

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There are countless voices competing for our attention, but only one voice leads to life. In this message, Pastor Sean unpacks Jesus' declaration, "I am the Good Shepherd," showing how His sheep hear His voice, know His voice, and follow His voice. Unlike the hired hand who runs from danger, Jesus laid down His life for His sheep and rose again so that we could experience His guidance, protection, and abundant life.

Sermon Title: Secrets in Dothan - Joseph: God's Providence for the FamineSpeaker: Pastor Sean HarrisDate: June 13, 2026Key Text: Genesis 37What happens when betrayal, jealousy, and hardship seem to derail God's plan for your life? In this powerful message from Genesis 37, Pastor Sean Harris explores the pivotal events that took place in Dothan—the place where Joseph's brothers conspired against him and set in motion a chain of events that would ultimately save a nation. Discover how God's providence is at work even in life's darkest moments. Through Joseph's story, we learn that what others may intend for harm, God can use for His greater purpose. This sermon will encourage you to trust God's leading, remain faithful during trials, and recognize His hand at work behind the scenes. If this message blesses you, please like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring sermons and biblical teaching.YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/@GarlandAdventist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more information on Garland Faith Community SDA Church visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.garlandadventist.orgTags: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Joseph⁠ ⁠#Genesis37⁠ ⁠#SecretsInDothan⁠ ⁠#GodsProvidence⁠ ⁠#PastorSeanHarris⁠ ⁠#ChristianSermon⁠ ⁠#BibleStudy⁠ ⁠#GarlandFaithCommunity⁠ ⁠#SummerSermonSeries⁠ ⁠#FaithInTrials⁠ ⁠#TrustGod⁠ ⁠#SDAChurch⁠ ⁠#BibleMessage⁠ ⁠#ChristianLiving⁠ ⁠#sermononline⁠

Looking at 1 John 2:15–17, Pastor Sean challenges us to consider where our hearts are truly anchored. The message highlights John's warning against loving the things of this world more than God, reminding us that worldly desires are temporary and ultimately cannot satisfy. Pastor Sean emphasizes that following Christ requires us to hold loosely to the things that are passing away and treasure what is eternal. It's a timely reminder that a life devoted to God is far more valuable than anything the world has to offer.

How to Have a Praying Spirit | The Believer's Authority | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

Send us Fan MailSummer in the Forge                    Week 2You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7Vain: empty, useless, meaningless.1. Respect His Name.Don't let your  with God become  for God.2. Reserve His Name.Common misuses for the Name of God:Playing “ The God Card."I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied. Jeremiah 23:21Saying, “ I Swear to God”.Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made.' But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. All you need to say is simply ‘Yes' or ‘No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. Matthew 5:33-37You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7Using God's Name to further  your own agenda 3.  Represent His Name.The best way to honor God's name is to represent it well. Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I say? Luke 6:46We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:20You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Exodus 20:7_______________________________________________________Discussion Questions:What is one name, title, or nickname people call you that means something special to you? Why?Pastor Sean said, “Don't let your comfort with God become contempt for God.” Where do you think the line is between being close to God and becoming too casual with holy things?Have you ever seen someone use spiritual language to justify their own agenda? Explain.How can we guard our own hearts from doing that?The message said, “The best way to honor God's name is to represent it well.”What does that look like at work, at home, online, and at church? What would change this week if you lived more aware that you carry the name of Jesus Thank you for listening to the Relate Community Church podcast! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If today's message spoke to you, share it with a friend or leave us a review to help spread the word. To learn more about Relate Community Church, visit us at www.relatecommunity.com. You are always welcome here, and remember—you are loved

Welcome to "UNFORGIVENESS Is DESTROYING YOU…And YOU Don't Even Know It." Today, Pastor Sean invites you to receive a word that will expose something that may be silently destroying your health, your peace, your relationships, and your connection with God — because Matthew 18:21-35 reveals the most dangerous thing about unforgiveness. It does not imprison the person you will not forgive. It imprisons YOU.Peter came to Jesus and asked — "Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?" Jesus replied —"No, not seven times, but seventy times seven!" — Matthew 18:22 (NLT)Let these words resonate within your heart today. Seventy times seven is not a mathematical limit. It is the declaration that forgiveness has no ceiling. Jesus was not giving Peter a number — He was abolishing the concept of a limit altogether. Take comfort in this — the God who asks you to forgive without limit is the same God who forgave YOUR debt without limit. And that is exactly the lesson the servant in this parable forgot."Then the king called in the man he had forgiven and said, 'You evil servant! I forgave you that tremendous debt because you pleaded with me. Shouldn't you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you?'" — Matthew 18:32-33 (NLT)"Then the angry king sent the man to prison to be tortured until he had paid his entire debt. That's what my heavenly Father will do to you if you refuse to forgive your brothers and sisters from your heart." — Matthew 18:34-35 (NLT)The torture in this parable is not a future punishment alone. Every person holding unforgiveness is already experiencing its torture — sleepless nights, bitterness, health issues, broken relationships, blocked prayers. UNFORGIVENESS is DESTROYING YOU — and most people never connect the destruction to the root.May this powerful teaching from Matthew 18:21-35 fill your heart with the courage to release what you have been holding — and remind you that forgiveness is not for the person who hurt you. It is for YOU. Thank you for joining me today. Subscribe for daily teachings, morning prayer broadcasts, and live services.

How to Have Breakthrough in Prayer | Persistent Faith | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

Can People Really Change? // Pastor Sean Curry

Turning our attention to First Epistle of John 2:7–14, Pastor Sean explores John's call to love one another as evidence of a life transformed by Christ. The message highlights how walking in the light is inseparable from loving God's people, while hatred and bitterness keep us stumbling in darkness. Pastor Sean emphasizes that our spiritual maturity is not measured merely by knowledge, but by a growing love for God and others that flows from the Gospel. It's an encouraging reminder that, because of what Christ has done, believers can walk confidently in the light and continue growing in their faith.

Welcome to "God Won't

At the Feast of Tabernacles, surrounded by reminders of God's guiding presence, Jesus made a bold declaration: "I am the light of the world." In this message, Pastor Sean shows how Jesus doesn't just point us toward the light—He is the light, leading us out of darkness and into life.

Today, Pastor Sean's daughter Sarah Pinder invites you to receive a word that will completely transform the way you use your mouth — because from Genesis to Revelation, Scripture reveals one of the most staggering truths available to every believer. You were made in the image of a God who spoke everything into existence. And YOUR words carry that same creative power.Have you ever considered that the words coming out of your mouth right now are either building your life or tearing it down? That what you declare over yourself, your family, your finances, and your future is actively shaping what is coming? I want you to stop right now and receive this truth — because James 3 does not say the tongue is powerful in some people. It says the tongue controls the direction of every person's life."We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go. Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts." — James 3:2-5 (NIV)Let these words resonate within your heart today. A small rudder steers an entire ship. A small bit controls an entire horse. And YOUR tongue — a small member of YOUR body — is steering the entire direction of YOUR life. Take comfort in this — the same God who said "Let there be light" made YOU in His image and gave YOU the same ability to speak things into existence. Genesis 1:26 is not a coincidence. YOU are made in the image of a SPEAKING God.David did not wait for Goliath to fall before he declared the victory. He spoke it first."This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down." — 1 Samuel 17:46 (ESV)Understand this — before one stone was thrown, David had already declared the outcome with his mouth. The woman with the issue of blood said within herself "If I may but touch His garment, I shall be whole" — and she was. Abraham said "We will come back" before Isaac was spared. And Revelation 12:11 tells us they overcame by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony. YOUR testimony is a weapon. YOUR words are not neutral. They are POWERFUL.May this message from Sarah Pinder fill your heart with the boldness to open your mouth and declare what God has promised over your life. Thank you for joining me today. Subscribe for daily teachings, morning prayer broadcasts, and live services.

Opening up First Epistle of John 2:1–6, Pastor Sean reminds us that even in our failures, we have hope through Jesus Christ. The message centers on Jesus being our advocate and the One who stands in our place, calling us not to live comfortably in sin, but to walk in obedience to God. Pastor Sean emphasizes that genuine faith is revealed not just through what we say, but through a life that increasingly reflects Christ in the way we live and love. It's a steady reminder that following Jesus means daily surrender, growing closer to Him as we learn to walk the way He walked.

We all hunger for something—but temporary bread can never satisfy an eternal soul. In this message from John 6, Pastor Sean reminds us that Jesus isn't just someone who gives provision—He is the Bread of Life who satisfies and sustains us. His presence is meant to nourish our souls every single day.

Anxiety, stress, and worry have become a normal part of life for many people. But what if there was a better way to live?In this practical and encouraging message from Matthew 6, Pastor Sean explores Jesus' teaching on worry and reveals how fear, overthinking, and anxiety can quietly steal our peace. Through biblical wisdom and real-life application, you'll discover how to trust God in uncertain seasons, focus on what matters today, and find peace even when life feels overwhelming.Whether you're carrying financial pressure, relationship struggles, grief, uncertainty, or simply feeling mentally exhausted, this message offers hope, perspective, and practical steps toward a life marked by greater peace and trust in God.

Welcome to " What Looks DEAD in Your Life Is About to COME OUT." Today, Pastor Sean invites you to receive a word that will breathe life into every situation you have already buried, written off, and stopped believing for — because John 11:34-45 reveals the moment Jesus walked up to a four-day-old grave and called a dead man back to life by name.

In this episode of Holy Disruption, Pastor Heather Schott sits down with Pastor Sean Gleason for a raw and honest conversation about depression, suicidal thoughts, medication, trauma, healing, and the power of Jesus to restore the mind. Together they confront cultural narratives surrounding mental health, the Church's response to suffering, and the hope found in surrendering every part of your life to God. Pastor Sean vulnerably shares his personal testimony of battling suicidal thoughts, searching for answers, and ultimately encountering the healing presence of God. This conversation challenges the Body of Christ to walk in compassion, truth, discernment, and freedom while reminding those who are struggling that they are not alone.

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this powerful message, Pastor Sean Gleason explores what it truly means to connect with God through meditation, drawing from Joshua 1. He unpacks the critical difference between biblical meditation and demonic meditation, revealing that biblical meditation is not about emptying yourself, it is about feasting on the word of God until everything else begins to exit. Pastor Sean challenges believers to choose what they meditate on, because their meditation will determine their direction. Pastor Sean warns that when believers chew on the lies of the enemy rather than the truth of God, they give the enemy agreement and power over their lives. He calls the church to take every thought captive, not by suppressing it, but by bringing it before Jesus and making it listen to what God says. This message challenges believers to understand that the prescription for seasons of transition is meditation on the word of God, because what got Israel into the promised land was not their strength, it was their willingness to think about the right things. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

As we continue in our journey through First Epistle of John, Pastor Sean leads us through 1 John 1:5–10, where we are reminded that God is completely holy and full of light, with no darkness in Him at all. The message challenges us to live with honesty before God rather than hiding sin behind appearances or empty words. Pastor Sean emphasizes that walking with Christ means continually bringing our sin into the light, trusting in God's grace and forgiveness instead of pretending we have it all together. It's a humbling and hopeful reminder that real freedom is found not in perfection, but in confession and dependence on Jesus.

All Access | Kingdom Within | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

Pastor Sean reminds us that every day we are sowing seeds that will eventually produce a harvest. In Galatians 6, we're challenged to stay rooted in the cross, sow to the Spirit, and not grow weary in doing good. You are not trapped by yesterday's failures—because in Christ, you are a new creation.

05-09-26 Pastor Sean brings a fresh message that you won't want to miss. Starting in Genesis, he lays the groundwork to build the case for influence. 

Faith That Unlocks Your Future | Faith Activated | Abundant Life Church | Pastor Sean Thomas

Welcome to "God ANSWERED Before They Finished PRAYING — Acts 12." Today, Pastor Sean invites you to receive a word that will transform the way you pray — and the way you wait on God to answer. Have you ever prayed and prayed and felt like heaven was silent? Like your prayers were going unanswered? Like God had forgotten your situation? I want you to stop right now and receive this truth — because what happened in Acts chapter 12 will change everything about how you see your unanswered prayers today. The church in Acts 12 was under the most intense attack they had ever faced. Herod had killed James. He had arrested Peter. Four squads of soldiers guarded him. Two chains bound him. Every natural door was shut. And yet — the church gathered and did the one thing they knew to do."Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him."— Acts 12:5 (KJV)Let these words resonate within your heart today. They did not give up. They did not grow silent. They prayed without ceasing — and God heard every word.Then the night before Peter's execution, while the church was still on their knees, something extraordinary happened in that prison cell."And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands."— Acts 12:7 (KJV)Take comfort in this today — the same God who sent an angel into that prison while the church was still praying is the God who is answering YOUR prayer right now, even before you see it. His response to your prayer is already in motion. The chains are already falling. The doors are already opening. You may not see it yet — but God is already moving."And they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord."— Acts 12:10 (KJV)Understand this — no door that God opens requires your force. No gate that He commands to open requires your effort. What man calls an iron gate, God calls a minor inconvenience. With His guidance, you can move forward with confidence knowing that no prison, no chain, no locked door, and no enemy plan can hold you when God has decided to bring you out.And here is the moment that will stop you in your tracks. When Peter walked free and knocked on the door of the house where the church was gathered — they were still praying. Rhoda heard Peter's voice and ran back in so overjoyed she forgot to open the door. And the church said to her — "Thou art mad." They were still praying for what God had already done.That is the God we serve. He answers before you finish asking. He moves before you see the movement. He has already sent the answer to the prayer you are still praying right now.May this teaching from Acts 12:1-19 fill your heart with fresh faith and unshakeable confidence in the God who answers prayer. Remember — it is only when we bring our impossible situations before the Lord in persistent, relentless prayer that we discover He was already working on our behalf long before we saw the answer. Thank you for joining me today. If this word has blessed you, we invite you to subscribe to our channel for daily teachings, morning prayer broadcasts, and live services. May your day be filled with the peace of knowing — God has already answered.

Today, Pastor Sean invites you to receive a word that will break the cycle of every stubborn situation that has refused to move. Have you ever had a situation that simply would not change? You prayed. You fasted. You believed. And yet day after day it sat there - unmoved, stubborn, refusing to budge. If that is where you are today, this message was prepared for you.

Why are so many Christian men silent, passive, and afraid to speak up?In this bold conversation, Pastor Sean Sawyers tells all about:* Why modern churches avoid hard truths* The passivity problem in men* Bold preaching vs seeker-sensitive churches* Masculinity, leadership, and spiritual warfare* Why brotherhood matters* Sexual sin, accountability, and men's struggles* Romans 12:2 and refusing to conform to culture* Why churches need to equip men againThis is one of the most honest conversations we've had about faith, culture, leadership, and what it means to be a Christian man today - and ultimately why boldness from the pulpit is what we need in our culture to achieve some course correction. Sean's Pro-Life Episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Yq5xbvlBWwLj36edsds4YFollow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador's Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV

In this historic message, Pastor Les Cody shares a significant and Spirit-led announcement for Mercy Culture Waco, drawing from 1 Corinthians 13 and 2 Kings 4. He walks the congregation through an 18-month journey of prayer, prophetic confirmation, and irrational obedience as he and Pastor Nikki Cody transition to become the lead pastors of Mercy Culture Fort Worth, stepping into a broader apostolic call over all Mercy Culture campuses. Pastor Les reminds believers that obedience to God never leads to regret, and that what may look like a goodbye is truly an expansion. He challenges the church to trust the Lord and their leadership as this transition is stewarded with prayer, fasting, and the fear of God. This message also celebrates the announcement of Pastor Sean and Natalie Gleason as the incoming lead pastors of Mercy Culture Waco, declaring that what God has built here will only continue to grow as new containers are brought to the Lord to be filled. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this historic message, Pastor Les Cody shares a significant and Spirit-led announcement for Mercy Culture Waco, drawing from 1 Corinthians 13 and 2 Kings 4. He walks the congregation through an 18-month journey of prayer, prophetic confirmation, and irrational obedience as he and Pastor Nikki Cody transition to become the lead pastors of Mercy Culture Fort Worth, stepping into a broader apostolic call over all Mercy Culture campuses. Pastor Les reminds believers that obedience to God never leads to regret, and that what may look like a goodbye is truly an expansion. He challenges the church to trust the Lord and their leadership as this transition is stewarded with prayer, fasting, and the fear of God. This message also celebrates the announcement of Pastor Sean and Natalie Gleason as the incoming lead pastors of Mercy Culture Waco, declaring that what God has built here will only continue to grow as new containers are brought to the Lord to be filled. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

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