Tribe Church

The question must be asked regarding the nature of the modern church: what is it truly all about? There has to be more, beyond the standard vehicles that define our Sunday mornings. What if the essential purpose of gathering is more about embracing genuine fellowship with our brothers and sisters, a fellowship that is built on the foundation of communion with our Father?

"Trust in God" is one of those phrases we toss around so easily—we say it to comfort ourselves and repeat it to friends when life gets difficult. But it can be a whole different story when we’re actually standing in that "impossible" space, waiting for a breakthrough that feels like it’s never coming. It’s in those moments that the true meaning of trust comes into focus. Trust is an active blend of belief, faith, and hope that we have to keep leaning into, even when we can’t see the answer yet. 

Like a beautiful plant springing forth from the ground, a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, or an oak tree standing strong after starting as a simple seed…growth is all around us. The Word tells us that even Jesus experienced growth. If He grew, won’t you? Listen as Benjamin shares on the topic of growth.

The grace of God is a powerful quickening agent that causes us to run - not walk - to Him. It is the spark that quickens our hearts to want Him more. As His sons and daughters, we are not meant to just have knowledge of grace, but to live our lives fully immersed and daily covered in the fullness of His grace. 

Many Believers often fall into the trap of viewing obedience as a transactional agreement, expecting that obeying the voice of the Lord will automatically produce a specific blessing.When we think of obedience as a performance-based checklist, we miss the true desire of the Lord's heart, which is simply for us to walk in relationship with Him. Our calling is to keep Him as the absolute center point of our lives. By shifting our focus from what He can do for us to who He is within us, we discover that the answer to everything is found in His presence alone; for ultimately, Jesus is not just a means to an end, but the "One Thing" who serves as the purpose, the focus, and the very point of our existence.

There is no event in all of history that carries the eternal significance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. It was the singular moment that restored us to our original intent: an unbroken, intimate unity with the Father. Because of this profound act of redemption, the cross stands as the final, absolute word over every struggle, brokenness, and need we encounter. It is not just a trivial milestone, but a living reality that remains entirely sufficient for every human need, every single day.

It’s bigger than you. It either continues with you or it starts with you, but what you do with what you have matters. Because, in the scheme of it all, you will only hold the baton for so long. What will you do with it while it’s in your hands? Will you accept or carry on the responsibility of being rooted and grounded in His love so that you may comprehend the width, length, depth, and height of it? Will you take His love and declare it to the next generation? Will you pass on the baton?

There’s something about the presence of the Lord, where we are freed from pretending that everything is perfect and be open and honest before Him. Just as exposure to the sun affects us, when we expose ourselves to His presence, even if we cannot yet feel it, we are being changed into an authentic expression of Christ.

Anxiety and depression may seem like an inevitable part of life, but the Lord designed us to live in joy and peace.Proverbs 12:25 says: “Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.” (NKJV)  This simple truth points to the power of speaking a good word. Deliberately speaking a good word opens a gateway for heaven’s presence to flood our earthly atmosphere, bringing a peace that surpasses understanding. A good word restores our hope, and we can declare that no matter what, we know we will see hope and victory. 

In this message, Benjamin Nicholson reminds us how important it is that we remember the Lord’s faithfulness to us, for meditating on this leads us into a peace that only He can give.

Jesus said: “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to Me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis.” (Matthew 11:28 TPT)In this invitation to give our burdens to Him, we hear the promise of exchange: He trades our sorrow, worry, and mourning, for beauty, joy, and deep peace that only He can give. This exchange is on-going, where we have opportunity to go to Him again and again as our source of rest and refreshing.

In this week's podcast, we hear from David and Jess Bouet as they share their heart on worship.

In the same way that God said to the exiled Israelites—“Build houses, plant gardens, take wives, beget children, and flourish even in Babylon”—He is speaking to us, urging us to be “presently present” in our today, living our lives according to His word over us. If we are focused on the hope of “one day,” we can miss the abundant blessing He's already poured into today. The Lord has you where you are right now to build and have abundance and grow in the land where you've been planted. Just keep believing. Be anxious for nothing. Live fully present in today, anchored in hope (a joy-filled expectation) that you will see His goodness in every detail of your life.

When the Lord speaks a word or a promise to us, we will face walls or obstacles that may seem immovable. But when we align our hearts and voices with God’s word over our lives, victory is won long before the wall begins to tremble. Keep declaring His promise, no matter how things may look, and constantly rehearse what He has spoken. Keep walking in alignment with His word over your life and be confident that no matter how long it takes, the Lord already sees the victory. He sees it as already won.

Trials are an inevitable part of life. But for the Believer, we know that in the trial, the Lord still brings hope and the promise of breakthrough, even when it seems impossible. And it seems like a contradiction, but the way to move forward out of the trial is to be still, silence our frantic mind and fix our eyes on the One whose faithfulness never wavers. Be still and become convinced that surely His word will come to pass. Be still and know that the Commander of Angel Armies is on our side and He is fiercely dedicated to seeing His promises come true in our lives.  *Our apologies - due to a technical issue during the live recording process, there is a short gap at approx 3:44.

When David stepped onto the battlefield to face Goliath, his confidence was not rooted in his own might but in the unshakable truth of who the Lord had declared him to be. David had a bold confidence that the God who had delivered him from lions and bears would enable him to overcome this giant. Today, the same God who enabled David calls us to remember our identity: we are His sons and daughters, indwelled by the resurrected Christ. Like David, we can face our own giants with a bold confidence. When we make the decision to believe this truth, we will see glory and breakthrough. We cannot miss.

Matthew 5:8 says, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” The actual translation of the phrase “pure in heart” means “clear in heart.” Most of us think that in order to have a pure heart, we have to strive to make ourselves pure. Yet Jesus does not measure us by our past sins, our present situations, or how we judge ourselves. In His sight we are already pure. He looks beyond our past and only sees the pure nature He created in us. When we position ourselves to fix our gaze on Him, we are washed clean and become vessels of His glory. He alone is the “One Thing” that is necessary for us to experience a pure and clear heart and truly see God.

Why do we need the favor of the Lord? What if the favor of the Lord isn't just our own personal need, but a powerful resource entrusted to us for a greater purpose? In this message, we are encouraged to understand why we must first be convinced of our need for His favor - not only for ourselves, but to also freely extend to others. In releasing what we have been given, we become vessels of that very blessing, showcasing the profound and unconditional love of Christ to our world.

At times, there’s a contrast between the promises of Scripture and our current reality, especially in the realm of healing—be it for the body, mind, emotions, or spirit. Whatever the issue, we hope for healing to come swiftly, as if it were a sudden miracle. But in the contrast between the promise and our current reality, Jesus is there, asking us to focus our eyes upon Him. He is with us through the process of healing, bringing our current reality and the will of God into unison. No matter how long the process, the answer remains constant: Jesus. Healing is not just something He gives—it is His nature, it’s who He is.

The beautiful thing about the Christmas story is it’s not just about the fulfillment of the promise that came to Mary, it’s also about the announcement. She had found favor in the eyes of the Lord, and was told that His presence would overshadow her and she would bring Jesus into the world - impossible though it seemed. Her response was, “Be it unto me according to your word.”  The announcement to us today is that the presence and favor of the Lord is upon us to bring Jesus into our world, to shine as beacons to those in this generation who are hungry for something real. Our response, individually and corporately, should be the same as Mary: Be it unto me…unto us…according to Your word. By the power of Holy Spirit, the essence we carry will be Emmanuel, God is with us. 

We all walk through valleys, and the way we respond there is going to dictate how we come out. Our only response is to turn our face toward His face and make His presence the most important thing. In the valley, even when it seems impossible, His presence opens a doorway for His favor to come and ultimately make the impossible, possible.The valley is the beginning of a beautiful, incredible breakthrough testimony. Rejoice in the valley, seek His presence, and do not miss the favor and glory He wants us to experience there. Be convinced that He has our entire world in His hands, and we will see the goodness of the Lord in our lives.

Deep within each of us, woven into the very fabric of our DNA, is a hunger for the presence of the Lord. His presence is not a weird, mystical concept—it is the tangible reality of Emmanuel, God with us, in every moment, every trial, and every triumph. When we shift our perspective, from seeking solutions to seeking His presence, we discover that He is the source of every answer, bringing a fulfillment nothing else can replicate. And more than any blessing, breakthrough, or favor of man, it is His presence that brings His favor upon our lives. 

It's easy to feel the urge to give up when breakthroughs evade us, when the weight we carry becomes unbearable, or when a calling deeper and bigger than ourselves seems impossible, much like Gideon's initial doubt. Yet, when we pray, a door always opens. It is an absolute certainty that the Lord will answer – there is truly no chance He won't. If we can understand that His response always comes as the Holy Spirit, our Helper, sent to give us strength and guide our every step, we will be utterly convinced that He is continually weaving together every detail to fit into His perfect plan of bringing good into our lives. Find that place of prayer and remember this truth and be convinced: He will answer, and through you, He will accomplish mighty things.

In this message, Benjamin calls upon us to grasp the profound significance of this present moment as a pivotal time of metanoia, a turning and setting of the Lord before us. In this turning, we are challenged to recognize our need of a fresh encounter, a fresh visitation, one that will lead us toward a new horizon with the wide-eyed wonder and expectant joy of a child.

Tribe Church, we have a unique and authentic identity. In this message, Benjamin reminds us of who we are and where we are going, and reaffirms the mandate given to this house.

In this message, Benjamin encourages us to seek after a fresh remembrance of where we came from and of the fellowship we had with the Father before the foundations of this world were laid. The deeper we anchor ourselves to the truth of where we are eternally from, we will be restored as the true authentic worshipper that was purposed in us before time began.

An undeniable awakening and advancing of the Kingdom of God is sweeping across the earth in this day. Yet as it moves forward, an opposing voice, an intruder, will step in and try to stop it within us. But we have everything we need to overcome this voice. Turn to Jesus - this is His battle. Meditate on Him and be profoundly more aware of His voice than the voice of the intruder. Recognize that you are a part of this advancing Kingdom, uniquely meant to witness and participate in this amazing time in history.

In this message, Benjamin ties together the necessity of having a Psalm 27 lifestyle in order to truly grasp the power behind the tools we have been given in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: rejoicing always, praying continually, and giving thanks in all things. A lifestyle rooted deeply in Psalm 27 is the foundation needed in order to know how to use these tools to keep and protect the soil of our heart.

Just as a natural seed requires the right environment to sprout and flourish, our thoughts, like seeds, land in the soil of our minds. We actually possess the control over that environment. If a negative thought is allowed to grow, if we continually meditate on that thought, we provide the ideal conditions for it to establish an anchor root of doubt and fear deep into our heart, our inner man, and everything we do will flow from it. We have been given simple tools to uproot that anchor root in our heart and hold those thoughts captive by intentionally cultivating a lifestyle of choosing to rejoice, pray continuously and give thanks in everything. The environment is made right for an anchor root of peace to be established deep in our heart, and we know that we will see the goodness of the Lord, no matter the situation. 

Holy Spirit teaches us that we don’t have a lot of battlefields, for the battle is the Lord’s. But one unconquered battlefield that we are responsible for is our mind. Our mind is where our spiritual warfare takes place, in the form of blame, worry, and the continual rehearsing of negative thoughts that become strongholds in our hearts. The Lord has equipped us with three spiritual, powerful, incredible weapons in the battlefield of our mind. The Bible tells us to rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and in everything give thanks. By focusing on these three tools we exchange our burdens for His peace, take every thought captive, and allow the renewing of our minds to transform us, which ultimately enables us to shine as the radiant light we were purposed to be in this world.

An awakening is stirring within the hearts of Believers. Like a lion arising, with a bold faith never seen before, ordinary people are leading a move of God, shifting the culture around them, simply by spending time with Him. Even in the face of adversity, Believers with bold faith are unwavering in their belief that Jesus is Lord, and that He is the answer to everything.

Our Father’s handiwork is interwoven into the very fabric of creation. We can see Him everywhere and in everything. Most importantly, He is seen in us. We are His treasures in earthen vessels, designed to be a living testament of His goodness and unwavering love. So, tell your own story of His goodness, which will always point back to Him.

In this life, valleys and mountaintops will surely come. When we view those times through the lens of love and the perspective of purpose, we are extracting everything we need in those places that will position us for glory and breakthrough. When we see the purpose, we will no longer just endure the circumstances, we will develop an endurance of spirit that will allow us see the goodness of the Lord woven through it all. 

There is so much more to the love of God than the watered down, simplistic message we’ve all heard. His love is a boundless depth that defines His very being; God is love, it’s who He is. When we truly grasp this amazing love, our response will bring a shift in our perspective, compelling us to extend that same love to everyone in the culture around us. This revelation enables us to view others through God's perfect lens of love. It’s time for us to step into the true design of the church where perfect love reigns supreme, where we know the love of God and in turn, love with that same love.

In today’s culture, worship has become correlated to music. But true, authentic worship of the Lord extends far beyond music or singing; it is about the connection between us and the Father. True worship also manifests as a sacrifice of thanks in every situation, even challenging ones. Fellowshipping with one another is also a high form of worship and honoring the Lord. Ultimately, the essence of all true worship is honoring the Father, and that is the point.

Our lives become a mirror of what we focus on. If our attention is captured by the noise of the world and the culture of its political and religious systems—we will only reflect that turmoil. But when we fix our eyes singularly on the Father, our lives will begin to reflect His image and His light. As image-bearers with our focus set firmly on Him, we are designed to awaken others and redeem this earth. Creation itself is crying out for the sons and daughters of God to be revealed—and that is us. The earth has been standing on tiptoe, and this is the moment it has been waiting for.

As we step into this new day, we must have a new mindset and perspective, understanding that this shift is meant to be sensed by the Spirit before it is fully perceived by our natural eyes. The flesh is prone to seek visible signs but our spirit is designed to always look for Him alone. Therefore, it becomes imperative to diligently guard both our minds and our eyes in this emerging glory. This means consciously setting aside our preconceived notions and our need to have everything figured out, allowing the Holy Spirit to profoundly wash us clean of any lingering baggage or past frameworks that might hinder our entry into this new reformation. He is actively imparting into us new eyes to truly see this day, infusing us with a fresh confidence and an unshakeable inner "knowing" that remains steadfast, no matter what challenges or uncertainties we may face in our lives.

A new day is dawning with a new way that will change the model of the church altogether. It is a day of reformation and glory that we’ve never seen before, with an “Our Father” revelation that will move us into the unity Jesus spoke of in John 17. This shift will unfold through a people who are focused on the One Thing, completely sold out and separated unto Him.

For over 2000 years we have been trying to build what we think the church should look like. But there has to be something more than what it has come to be. In fact, there is something more…it is a returning to the original intent of Jesus’ prayer for us in John 17, where we are joined together as one and experience the same unity that He had with the Father. Not to take away from the local church, nor build a better brand, or have better preaching or better music - but to remove our “team jerseys” and have a reformation take place in this land.

Holy Spirit is beckoning us to be truly led by His impulses, to follow His voice and allow Him to saturate every single aspect of our lives. Holy Spirit is about to do something so different, so new, so incredible that it will surpass anything that the human eye has seen or the human ear has heard. If we are willing to be led by Holy Spirit and say “yes” to His impulses without trying to figure it out with our conscious reasoning, generations yet to come will be impacted by this outpouring. 

Since faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen, it stands to reason that worry is the substance of hopelessness and the evidence of things that are seen. With the chaos and uncertainty of the world that we see and hear around us, our only reaction should be to lean into faith and hope, and not allow those circumstances to violate our peace and push us into hopelessness. We are a people of hope, from a God of hope, who respond in faith. Keep your eyes on Him. It’s all good, and there is no option for any other outcome.

Don't you perceive it? Holy Spirit is actively at work, stirring Believers to let go of yesterday with its former glory and familiar structure, and orchestrating a deep yearning for something new. He is deconstructing “what was” and is re-introducing us to “what is” - a new and ongoing encounter of God's presence in our lives - which is the whole point. And from that, He will build His church.

A new day is coming, when the typical model of the church as it has always been will shift and begin to look completely different. Eye has not seen what it will look like, because there is no model for it. Our call in this day is to counter the culture of typical and build an atmosphere for the glory of God to saturate a certain place for those who are weary of the glass shell that religion has created and are needing something authentic, a place to truly find Him. This will be an awakening like no one has ever seen before, a new day of unity among Believers who are joined together, not by preferences or theology, but in simply recognizing that we all come from the same source, Our Father. 

As human beings, we don’t like the idea of being tested. But when we realize what testing actually is Biblically, we should rejoice, because it is a refining process in which we are being molded into the very image of Christ. Our only response in this is to remain, with an unwavering trust in Him. In the place of remaining is where we allow Holy Spirit to continually refine us, positioning us to witness and participate in a new unveiling of God's glory that will far exceed our current understanding. It is a call to see beyond our own perception, something that is yet unseen or understood, and witness the dawning of something truly new. A simple, authentic "Yes" is asked of us; to shake off the confines of our preconceived ideas and religious limitations of how we believe things should be, and return ourselves back to The One Thing, the singular focus of authentic communion with Him. If we can perceive it, if we will trust Him, there is more to the glory of God's Kingdom on this Earth, than we have dared to imagine. 

The word “metanoia" encapsulates a deep and transformative shift, representing the exchange of our limited, earthly perspective for the unwavering and sound mind of Christ. Ultimately, metanoia comes through encounters with Him, which re-tunes and aligns our thoughts with His. This transformative way of thinking will help us in every area of our lives, in each decision we must make and with every step we will take along our path.

In this life, every single one of us will walk through moments and seasons of testing. If we trust in our own logic, we will see this as God’s punishment for something we did or did not do. But that’s not His nature - He is not punishing us. Instead, He is like a silversmith, refining and purifying us, watching to see a glimpse of His reflection. Each test is an opportunity to trust Him more, and even when the day of testing seems like it will last forever, He will be faithful, working all things for our good. (See 1 Cor.10:13 TPT)

Proverbs 15:13 (NKJV) says, “A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance…” This speaks volumes about the connection between our inner heart communion with the Lord and our outward expression. Our countenance reveals the relationship we've cultivated with Him, becoming a powerful witness to others.

Our lives are not filled with random occurrences unfolding by chance. Holy Spirit is actively guiding our paths and intertwining our lives together. Just as the prophet Elijah was sent to provide sustenance for the widow in Zarephath, Holy Spirit orchestrates similar "Elijah" moments in our own lives, either by sending others as provision for us or by empowering us to become an "Elijah" for someone else. As we attune our hearts to Holy Spirit's guidance, we will recognize that these encounters are by His design. He is weaving all things together for us in amazing ways, ultimately to bring the glory of the Kingdom of heaven to this earth.

The resurrection of Jesus is more than just a historical event, confined to a singular moment in time that we celebrate. The power of the resurrection lies not just in what happened that day, but also in the on-going purpose that continues through each us. We are the evidence of His crucifixion and resurrection. Not only is He risen, He is risen within us, with the spirit of resurrection empowering us to live a life that reflects the Risen King and His Kingdom.

We often have expectations of what we think the outcome of our life’s experiences and circumstances should be. As Believers, we're called to not be disheartened when those expectations aren’t met in the way we initially perceived. Instead, we anchor our expectations in the infilling of His presence that overcomes disappointment, doubt, and worry. We lean into His nature, convinced that even when today doesn’t seem glory-filled, we can boldly prophesy into a glory-filled tomorrow. We can declare with confidence that no matter the present outcome, we keep going, trusting that every step will ultimately lead us to hope and victory.