Searchlight Fellowship Podcast

NKJV Theme verses: Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Philippians 3:12-14 - 12 Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Mark 16:15-18 - 15 And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. 16 He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. 17 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; 18 they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."  Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.

NKJV heme verses: 1 John 3:1: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 1 John 4: 9-19: In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Savior of the world. 15 Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love Him because He first loved us.

NKJV Theme verses: Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. Matthew 6:25-33: "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one [a]cubit to his stature? 28 "So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 "Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.  2 Corinthians 5:14-21: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 16 Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation. 20 Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God. 21 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

NKJV Theme verses: 1 John 3:1-2: Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. Ephesians 1:18-20: the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15: For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.

NKJV Theme verses:   Ephesians 1:19-21 - 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.   2 Corinthians 12:9 - 9 And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness." Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.   2 Corinthians 9:6 - 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.   Malachi 3:6 "For I am the Lord, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob.   Malachi 3:10 Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this," Says the Lord of hosts, "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you such blessing That there will not be room enough to receive it. 11 "And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, So that he will not destroy the fruit of your ground, Nor shall the vine fail to bear fruit for you in the field," Says the Lord of hosts; 12 "And all nations will call you blessed, For you will be a delightful land," Says the Lord of hosts.

NKJV Theme verses:    Romans 1:20 - For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,   Ephesians 2:10 - For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.   Jeremiah 32:17-19 - 17 'Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too    Luke 6:38 - 38 Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you."   Philippians 4:17-19 - 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that abounds to your account. 18 Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. 19 And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.    Proverbs 3:9-10 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.      

NKJV Theme verses:   1 Timothy 6:6-7 - 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.  9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.   Matthew 6:19-21 - 19 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.   Matthew 7:7-11 - 7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.   

NKJV Theme verses:   Luke 4:18 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;   2 Corinthians 9:6-8 - 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.  7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.   Mark 11:24 - Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.

NKJV Theme verse:  Isaiah 40:28-29 - 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength.

NKJV Theme verses: Psalm 139:1-6 - 139 O Lord, You have searched me and known me. 2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3 You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4 For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. 5 You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it. Romans 8:15-17 - 15 For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, "Abba, Father." 16 The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. 1 Peter 2:9-10 - 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.

NKJV Theme verses:  2 Corinthians 5:17 - 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. Romans 8:31-39 - 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall bring a charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 As it is written: "For Your sake we are killed all day long; We are accounted as sheep for the slaughter."  37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, 39 nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

NKJV Theme verses: Luke 12:7 - 7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. John 17:11 - 11 Now I am no longer in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to You. Holy Father, keep through Your name those whom You have given Me, that they may be one as We are. John 17:21-23 - 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. 1 John 3:1-2 - 3 Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know [b]us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.

NKJV Theme verses:  Isaiah 49:16 - 16 See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me. Ephesians 3:14-21 - 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. 20 Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

NKJV Theme verses:    Ezekiel 36:26-27 - 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. 27 I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will keep My judgments and do them.   Psalm 139:14 - 14 I will praise You, for [a]I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.   Ephesians 1:2-8 - 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, 4 just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before Him in love, 5 having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will, 6 to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He made us accepted in the Beloved. 7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace 8 which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,

NKJV Theme verses: Isaiah 44:24 - Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, And He who formed you from the womb: "I am the Lord, who makes all things, Who stretches out the heavens all alone, Who spreads abroad the earth by Myself;  Romans 5:6-10 - 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. 10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Ephesians 1:18-20 - 18 the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power 20 which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places,

NKJV Theme verses: Isaiah 26:3 - You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 53:5 - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Ephesians 2:4-10 - 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Romans 10:9-11 - 9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the Scripture says, "Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame."

NKJV Theme verses:  Psalm 145:5 - I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. Matthew 7:7-8 - 7 "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Luke 4:18 - "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed;

NKJV Theme verses:  1 John 1:3-4 - 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full.  Isaiah 40:28-29 - 28 Have you not known? Have you not heard? The everlasting God, the Lord, The Creator of the ends of the earth, Neither faints nor is weary. His understanding is unsearchable. 29 He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength. Matthew 11:28-30 - 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

NKJV Theme verses:  John 17:3 - And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. Jeremiah 32:17 - 'Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You. Hebrews 12:2 - looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 - For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

Dating Tips: The Roles of Husband and Wife. What Men Like, What Women Like. Dos and Don'ts on Dating.   

To kiss or not to kiss: Petting, Masturbation, and Programming Your View of Sex.

God's design for sex. The cost of having sex before marriage. God can restore what you have lost. Don't I need to try out sex before I get married? If we are engaged, can't we just have sex? 

Grieving past hurts. Not all pain is equal. Why don't people grieve if it's so good? 

Let your "Yes" be "Yes" and your "No" be "No." God has boundaries. Respecting other people's boundaries. Boundaries are not walls. Saying what you desire. 

Boundaries are limits. Learn to speak up for yourself. Emotional and physical boundaries. 

Self Control. Guarding Your Heart. Should you be Exclusive? 

Honesty. Be who you are. Don't avoid conflict 

Negotiables/Non-negotiables. Red Flags. False Hope. Dating Believers vs. Unbelievers  

Two types of dating. Trustworthy People/Untrustworthy People. Trust & Trustworthiness  

Know yourself before you date. How do you find the real you?

Why Date and When to Date. Dating vs. Friendship. 

Benefits of dating: What is in the Bible about dating? Preparation for marriage is so important. Aspects of marriage. Mature love vs. new love euphoria. Dating in the Bible. Communication Skills. 

HE IS RISEN! Pastor Nancy boldly teaches about the power of the resurrection of Christ and how it radically transforms lives, and is worthy of much celebration and joy! She also points out that the crucifixion is by far the most detailed account in scripture. 

In this closing series teaching, Pastor Nancy powerfully shares that working to be good enough will always lead to envy, pride, shame, and feeling like we don't measure up, but God sent Christ to pay the price for us, which leads to grace. 

Pastor Nancy examines the life of the Apostle Paul as a "pattern" of God's long-suffering and grace. From his time as a persecutor of the church to his miraculous transformation and subsequent ministry, Paul's story shows that no past is too dark for God. Pastor Nancy discusses how an encounter with Christ immediately softens the heart and enables a life of miracles and peace.

Pastor Nancy explores the profound simplicity of salvation and the "New Birth," emphasizing that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it . This teaching clarifies the transition from death to life and the assurance we have when our names are written in the Book of Life .

This episode focuses on the comfort found in our eternal hope, looking forward to a time when God will wipe away every tear and there will be no more pain or death . Pastor Nancy discusses the promise of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells and our bodies are fully redeemed .

Pastor Susan shares the encouraging truth that there is nothing Jesus cannot heal and no one beyond His reach . From the brokenhearted to the captive, this episode explores how the Gospel brings liberty and breaks the chains of shame, fear, and addiction .

Using the multi-generational story of Joseph, Pastor Nancy examines how to respond to betrayal and hurt without hardening your heart . Discover how letting God's Love in provides the strength to choose forgiveness and see obstacles from His perspective!

In this session, Pastor Nancy teaches on the "metamorphosis" that occurs when we stop conforming to the world and start renewing our minds . Learn how to build new neural pathways based on God's Word to change automatic thoughts of failure into thoughts of victory and peace .

Pastor Nancy continues the series by focusing on the reality that you are already forgiven, with your transgressions removed as far as the East is from the West . This episode breaks down the barriers of religious self-righteousness, illustrating through the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin that God is actively fighting for you!

In this introductory episode of the "BECOME NEW" series, Pastor Nancy explores the powerful promise that if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation where old things have passed away . We dive into the importance of forgetting what is behind and reaching forward to the future God has planned—a future filled with peace, hope, and the end of captivity . Pastor Nancy discusses how moving away from our own "broken cisterns" and instead coming to Christ allows us to find true rest and a peace that surpasses all understanding!

Episode 9: The Power of Christ Fear does not have the final word over our lives because God made a way for us to live in power, love, and a sound mind through Jesus Christ. In this final episode of the series, we are reminded that the story of Jesus is woven throughout Scripture and that His coming made something radical possible: real closeness with God. Through Christ, God is not distant or unreachable. He is with us, connected to us, and present in our everyday lives. Pastor Nancy teaches how Jesus became the bridge between humanity and God, not through our goodness, but through grace. This episode centers on the truth that anyone who believes in Christ can be made new, forgiven completely, and brought into deep fellowship with God and with one another. The power of Christ brings transformation, lasting joy, and a fresh start, inviting every listener to say yes to a life filled with hope, peace, and real connection with God.

Episode 8: Perfect Love Casts Out Fear Fear has a way of showing up in our closest relationships, shaping how we protect ourselves, hold back, or try to control outcomes. In this episode, we look at how fear is not removed by effort or self defense, but by receiving something stronger. God's agape love is not weak or passive. It is powerful, intentional, and fearless, and Scripture tells us that this kind of perfect love drives fear out completely. Lead Pastor Nancy teaches how taking in God's love and choosing to give it changes the way we relate to others and to God. Drawing from 1 John and 1 Corinthians, this episode unpacks what agape love really is, why it never fails, and how living from God's love allows us to walk without fear, with confidence, boldness, and freedom in every relationship.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 7: The Power of the Holy Spirit There is a kind of power that does not come from effort or self improvement, but from what God places inside us. In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy teaches on the gift of holy spirit and why awareness of this gift changes everything. Because of what Christ accomplished, believers no longer have to live in fear or distance from God. The gift of holy spirit brings power, clarity, and a deeper experience of God's love. Nancy walks through Scripture to explain how this gift became available after Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension, and why receiving it is based on believing, not works. This teaching reveals God's plan for Christ to dwell in us, giving us spiritual discernment, confidence, and access to the power of God at work in our lives today.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 6: The Power of Giving Thanks Thankfulness is far more powerful than we often realize, especially in moments when fear, anxiety, or uncertainty feel overwhelming. In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy teaches that giving thanks is not about pretending circumstances are good, but choosing gratitude in the middle of them. Scripture shows that thanksgiving directly confronts anxiety, quiets fear, and opens the door to supernatural peace that goes beyond understanding. Gratitude is not a feeling we wait for, but a discipline that actively reshapes our hearts and minds. Nancy walks through the story of Daniel, who consistently prayed and gave thanks even when his life was at risk. His gratitude and integrity became a visible witness of God's power, not through force or control, but through faithfulness and trust. This teaching reminds us that when we thank God in every circumstance, we begin to see His love more clearly, think more soundly, and experience peace that does not depend on outcomes. Giving thanks shifts our focus from fear to faith and helps us recognize how present and powerful God truly is.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 5: A Sound Mind Feeling stuck in anxious or spiraling thoughts can start to feel normal, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, we explore how a sound mind is something God actually makes available to us, even when our emotions or circumstances feel overwhelming. Worship Pastor Susan Chung leads this teaching, building on last episode's focus on believing God's Word by showing how renewing our minds brings discipline, clarity, and peace. Susan breaks down how God's Word helps interrupt negative thought patterns and replace them with truth that leads to life and stability. Rather than being ruled by fear or feelings, we can learn to guard what we dwell on and consistently choose truth, allowing new, healthier patterns to form over time.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 4: The Power of Believing God's Word God's power is not distant, theoretical, or reserved for a select few. In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy Berwid teaches that the power of God is actively at work in those who believe His Word. Scripture makes it clear that faith grows, strengthens, and produces results when God's Word is received as truth and applied to real life. Rather than fear, doubt, or human limitation defining what is possible, believing God's Word opens the door to confidence, stability, and spiritual power that does not waver when circumstances change. This teaching highlights how faith is built through daily practices that root believers deeply in truth, including prayer, meditation, fellowship, generosity, and helping others know Jesus. Nancy points to the early church as a model of what happens when a community believes God together, showing that miracles, growth, and transformation followed their shared commitment to God's Word. As we choose God's Word over the world's voices, renew our minds, and live out what we believe, we position ourselves to experience the power, love, and sound mind God has always intended for us.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 3: The Power of Grace Grace is one of the most talked about ideas in Scripture and one of the hardest truths for people to actually live from. In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy Berwid teaches that grace is not just forgiveness, but the unearned favor of God that meets us in weakness and empowers real change. Many people default to a works based mindset, believing they need to get better before coming to God. This teaching gently but clearly flips that order, showing how religion rooted in performance leads to shame, pride, and distance from God, while grace leads to humility, freedom, and transformation. Nancy unpacks what grace truly is, what it is not, and why receiving it is essential to spiritual growth. Grace is a gift that must be received, not achieved, and when we renew our minds to God's goodness, it becomes the very power that enables change from the inside out. Rather than excusing sin, grace exposes it safely, heals it deeply, and fuels a life of growing freedom. As we take in God's grace, we are also called to give it freely, becoming people who live strong, rooted, and transformed by the power of Christ at work within us.

Power, Love, Sound Mind Episode 2: Believing God Loves You In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy Berwid centers the conversation on a truth that reshapes everything else in our lives: God's love is not something we earn, prove, or generate from within. It is something we receive. Many people live stuck in fear, shame, or striving because they are unsure whether God is truly for them, especially in their weakest or most broken moments. This teaching invites listeners to step out of a performance based view of faith and into the reality of being deeply and unconditionally loved by God. Nancy unpacks how believing God loves you is foundational to experiencing power, freedom, and a sound mind. God's love is not dependent on our goodness, our consistency, or our past. Through Christ, we are reconciled, rooted, and filled, learning to let love in rather than trying to manufacture it ourselves. When this truth moves from head knowledge to lived belief, it transforms how we see ourselves, how we relate to God, and how we live each day with confidence, peace, and hope.