Lean In CLOSER // Lean In Series (part 1) // Pastor Drew

🔥🔥 "I cannot control what the end of 2026 is going to look like, but I can control the posture that I take in the midst of all of it." Pastor Drew introduces the central theme for the year, "Lean In," rooted in the scripture of Proverbs 3:5-6. He explains that while the future is often unpredictable and "foggy," our spiritual clarity is directly tied to our proximity to Christ. The sermon explores three primary spiritual postures: leaning back into the past (often leading to depression), no lean (which leaves one unstable and easily influenced), and leaning forward with anxiety about the future. Instead, Drew advocates for a posture of "leaning in"—a state of readiness and expectation. He teaches that God primarily communicates through whispers rather than dramatic "shouts," and hearing Him requires intentional proximity. To achieve this, he challenges the congregation to lean in through both habits—specifically a 14-day fast from food and entertainment—and heart, which involves vulnerability and surrendering one's personal plans to God's higher purpose. ------------------------------------ 📖 Scripture References Proverbs 29 18 Proverbs 3 5–6 1 Corinthians 13 12 2 Corinthians 3 18 1 Kings 19 Matthew 10 27 John 15 4–5 Romans 12 2 ------------------------------------ [00:00] Sermon Intro: Goodbye 2025 & Vision for 2026 [01:24] The Power of Prophetic Vision (Proverbs 29 18) [04:03] Prayer for Personal Submission & Growth [06:23] 2026 Theme Reveal: "Lean In" (Proverbs 3 5-6) [07:41] Message Title: "Lean In Closer" [08:53] The Three Postures: Leaning Back, No Lean, and Leaning Forward [13:07] The Principle of Proximity: Seeing Christ Clearly [13:41] Navigation Through the "Fog" of Life [17:28] Three Ways God Speaks: Shouts, Nudges, and Whispers [25:15] Leaning In with Habits: Transformation & Renewing the Mind [26:59] The 14-Day Fast: Food and Entertainment [32:45] Leaning In with Heart: Vulnerability and Grace [36:29] Closing Challenge ------------------------------------ For any information, how to connect, and/or prayer requests: https://form.church/youcollectiveomaha We'd love to hear from you! Connect with us on: - Website: www.collectiveomaha.com - Facebook: Facebook.com/collectiveomaha - Instagram: @collectiveomaha - Email: [email protected] - Youtube: youtube.com/collectiveomaha - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4M9KbSOFHBViC4UTzsOvIK?si=fdb9dd2cf24c46f0 - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/collective-church-omaha/id1792027778