Episodes
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The Upside Down Kingdom (Video)
Jesus flips the script on who's important. It’s God’s role to humble the proud. It’s our role to lift up the humble. Engage politically as those living for heaven’s kingdom, not earth’s. Jesus unites a zealot and a tax collector.
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We Invest in Others, Not Just Ourselves (Video)
God's investment in us is to be an investment in others. If God has blessed our lives, we have a blessing to share with others. Who am I investing in? Benefiting others also benefits ourselves. "We only need to be one day ahead."
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We are Emboldened, not Timid (Video)
We can be bold because God is faithful. The Holy Spirit counters fear with power, love, and self control. The spirit gives power to counter our fear of failure, rejection. The spirit gives self control to counter our unsteadiness. Growing in trust...
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We are Empowered, not Abandoned (Video)
Jesus' Spirit helps us face life. The Holy Spirit lives inside of us. The Holy Spirit advocates for us. The Holy Spirit reminds us of Jesus' teaching. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. The Holy Spirit is our source of power, conviction, and...
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We are Empowered, not Abandoned (Video)
Jesus' Spirit helps us face life. The Holy Spirit lives inside of us. The Holy Spirit advocates for us. The Holy Spirit reminds us of Jesus' teaching. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us. The Holy Spirit is our source of power, conviction, and...
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We are Changing, Not the Same (Video)
Maturity in Jesus comes as we put off the old that is meant to die and put on the new that leads to life. What is Jesus calling me to die to?: Sexual immorality (v.5), Impurity (v.5), Lust (v.5), Evil desires (v.5), Greed (v.5), Idolatry (v.5), Anger...
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We are Unified, not Uniform (Video)
Unity requires breaking down barriers. Unity remembers our story of all being outsiders. Unity requires reconciliation and healing. The unifying force is Jesus. How do we be part of Jesus’ unifying work? 1) Praying for God to continually renew and...
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We are Sent, Not Sitting (Video)
“Great persecution” (v.1). “all except the apostles” (v.1). “preached wherever they went” (v.4). How do we live on mission? - Spend time with people who are not Christians. - Get to know your neighbors. - Be your honest self: a person changed by...
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We Are Together, Not Alone (Video)
Jesus’ way is together: We need Jesus, we can’t do it alone. We need others, we can’t do it alone. Not Dependent nor Independent, but Interdependent. Life we can only do together: a) Bearing each others’ burdens (Gal 6:2). b) Encouraging and edifying...
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We are Gifted, Not Ordinary (Video)
God gives a diversity of gifts through the Holy Spirit, so that every member has an important role in building up the body of Christ. Spiritual Gifts Listed in the Bible: Administration, Apostleship, Discerning of Spirits, Evangelism, Exhortation...
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We are Saints, Not Sinners (Video)
We are saints, not sinners. "saints"- consecrated ones, holy, called. “The narrative of “I am an awful sinner” must be replaced by the narrative that says, “In Christ I am no longer defined by sin. I have been reconciled. Sin has been...
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We are a New Creation (Video)
God is redeeming the stories of our past. We were written off by others, but not by God. We were harmed, but not left for dead. We were hopeless, but not beyond redemption. We shed the remnants of the old to embody the beauty of the new. Our new story...
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A Truth Beyond Deception (Video)
Movement 1: Move with Confidence in Christ. (v.13). Movement 2: Move with Confidence in the Father (vv.14-17). John is saying not to do these things: 1) Trying to Decode God's Will. 2) Treating Prayer Like a Transaction. Movement 3: Move with...
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Beyond Obligation, Toward Love (Video)
Living Jesus' ways comes from love, not obligation. True Christianity looks like, acts like, and relies on Jesus. What parts of my life is Jesus currently shaping to be more like Him? Embrace Jesus' transformation as those who have already...
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Empowered to Love (Video)
Others will know God's love through us. Fear holds us back from both giving and receiving love. Fear of judgement from God. Fear of judgement from others. Fear of lack of provision. We experience God's love most completely when we love others.
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Discerning Spirits (Video)
Spiritual Forces are spreading false messages. Jesus is the lens to determine what is true. We should actively be filtering what we hear from the world by asking the question: What is the viewpoint of the world? Counter the false prophets by speaking...
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Love in Action (Video)
Fostering a heart of hate leads to actions of hate. Fostering Jesus' heart of love leads to actions of sacrificial love. Jesus' assurance gives us freedom to live Jesus' love. Our mission is the sacrifice of love: 1) Love goes beyond...
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Away With Sin (Video)
God cares how His children grow up. The struggle with sin should always be coupled with the forgiveness of Christ. How can we grow in removing sin and remembering forgiveness at the same time? 1) Confess sin regularly. 2) Seek to have community that...
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Not Led Astray (Video)
How do we safeguard ourselves from false teachings? 1) Being grounded in Jesus and knowing his teaching. 2) Know you have an anointing from Jesus: The Holy Spirit. 3) Keep pursuing Jesus and living His ways. Learn the Apostle's Creed.
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Love of the Father vs. Love of the World (Video)
Be confident our standing before the Father is 100% because of the work of Jesus. Loving the world draws us away from loving the Father. Are we being discipled by algorithms? Instead of consuming what is shown to me, what if we ask, "What is good...
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Reputation of Love (Video)
When it comes to walking with Jesus, knowing is not the same as doing. Are we known for love? Be a bigger example of love than someone else's example of hate.
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Walking in Light vs. Darkness (Video)
Jesus truly came in the flesh to touch our lives. John corrects the false Christianity: 1) 1:6 If we say, “We have fellowship with him,” yet walk in darkness. -- 1:7 But if we walk in the light as he is in the light… 2) 1:8 If we say, “We have no...
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Brought to Deeper Worship (Video)
God is God over creation. God is God over the chaos. God wants us to live life and see beauty again. How God moves us from suffering to worship: 1) We accept that we will experience pain and suffering in this world. 2) We no longer need to...
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How Do We Grow From Suffering? (Video)
Does wisdom come with age? Wisdom can come to both young and old, but remember it always comes from God. Is my suffering a lesson? Does suffering build character? Ways We Can Grow From Our Suffering: 1)Seek the God who is bigger than your...
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How Do We Understand Suffering? (Video)
We often seek to understand suffering in ways that can't be found. Wisdom and understanding come as we seek God and His ways. It’s not that God never helps us understand our suffering. It’s that He wants us to understand that we are not in...
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Is God Just? (Video)
Life comes with suffering that we can't understand. It's one of our human journeys to want to know why. Not all suffering is our fault. But we often blame ourselves. Our pleas before God remind us of our need for an Advocate. God wants us...
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Will We Still Worship (Video)
Will we worship God, even when life gets hard? Faith is grown in struggle, not strength. The result of wrestling with God is not coming to conclusions, but accepting we don't have all the answers. This is faith.
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No Longer Hiding (Video)
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What We Need (Video)
God is moving even when it doesn’t feel like it. God is moving even when you can’t see it. Jesus Calms the storm and Addresses the disciples. Not only does He calm the storm, but He’s there the whole time. What do we do? Name the fear honestly (like...
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What We Hear (Video)
Voices & Anxiety: a) Our own voice. b) The voice of others. c) The voice of our past. d)The voice of the world. e) The voice of the enemy. f) The voice of God. The voice of the enemy sounds like: a) Temptation. b) Accusation. c) Lies. d)...
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Where We Run (Video)
We can seek refuge on our own. Or we can seek refuge in God. Where have we sought refuge on our own? a) Comfort. b)Isolation. c) Strength. d) Control. Lasting peace, comfort, and security can only be found in God.
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What We seek (Video)
Anxiety comes as we are uncertain about our provision, our health, or our stuff. How much do we want our life to turn out a certain way? Peace comes as we trust God as Provider and align our desires with His. How often are we bringing our needs and...
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Guided For the Long Term (Video)
To be loving people, we need to grow in knowledge and gain depth of insight in ourselves. Create guides for ourself for our benefit. The goal is to move towards Jesus by commitment to the outer work and commitment to the inner work. For the outer...
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Healthy Conflict (Video)
When facing danger/stress, which is your typical response? a) Fight- face aggressively. b) Flight- run. c) Freeze- unable to move or act. d) Fawn- appease someone to avoid conflict. e)Flop- collapse, go limp. Instead of resolving our issues, we often...
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Relating with Integrity (Video)
Psalm 139: (1-18) God is the One who knows me most intimately. (19-22) I’m processing negative emotions about my enemies. (23-24) God, help me know myself so I live out Your ways and not my sin. Instead of asking God to change others, what if we...
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Listening Incarnationally (Video)
Listening is an act of love. Entering someone else's space gives them honor. Incarnational listening helps someone feel seen and heard. Listening doesn't mean agreeing. Jesus' presence for us empowers us to be present for others.
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The Emotions Below the Surface (Video)
What’s beneath the surface is shaping your relationships. God invites honesty, not performance. (Ps. 77:1-6). God is not afraid of your questions. (Ps. 77:7-9) “I feel what I feel… AND I remember what I know.” (Ps. 77:10-20). --Your schedule. Your...
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Understanding Family Influence (Video)
Genogram your family. God gives us the chance to redirect our stories. 1. Awareness 2. Choice 3. Living It Out. God wants to redeem our family stories. Jesus gives us the power to change.
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The Truth of Clear Expectations (Video)
Different Communication Styles: High-context cultures vs. Low-context cultures. Stop Mind Reading: 1. Don't assume what someone is thinking. Get the whole story. 2. Don't assume our way is best. 3. Don't assume other...
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Emotionally Healthy Relationships (Video)
When do you like a challenge? "Emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable: It is not possible to be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature." - Pete Scazzero How can we love well? Love honors...
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Celebration Sunday Reflection on 2025 (Video)
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Advent 2025 - Love (Video)
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Advent 2025 - Joy (Video)
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Advent 2025 - Peace (Video)
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Advent 2025 - Hope (Video)
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Thanksfullness From All Peoples (Video)
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Lessons from the Global Church (Video)
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Bridges International (Video)
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Crossing Lines: How God Meets Us in Diverse Spaces (Video)
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Finding God At The Margins (Video)
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