Impact Church Menifee
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsServing Menifee, CA
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A Quality Offer
February 23, 2020 22:06 - 47 minutes - 89.2 MBKey Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14 When it comes to gifts, "it's the thought that counts." When it comes to God, it's the heart that counts the most. The things we give to God and others are often tainted with sin and corrupted with selfishness. We give in order to gain and to get ahead. However, Jesus was the perfect Sacrifice, accepted by God on our behalf. We can now give joyfully, because of everything He has given to us. Scripture References and Quotes: 1. Hebrews 11:4 2. Isaiah 64:6 ...
God Loves You
February 17, 2020 15:45 - 50 minutes - 94.7 MBKey Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5 "God loves you" is a phrase we hear often in church and usually take for granted. Yet when we go through pain and hardship, it's easy to doubt His love. To rest and revel in His love, we must understand it correctly. God's love isn't like human emotion or sentimentality. His love means He has chosen to enter into an unbreakable Covenant of steadfast loyalty and love with you, fulfilled by the Cross. Stop trying to earn what you already have. God loves you! Sc...
Calling
February 09, 2020 22:25 - 40 minutes - 76.4 MBKey Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 As we follow Christ, we follow Him into our calling. God has made you for a life of significance. He has given you unique experiences, passions, talents and gifts - all of which He wants to use to make Christ-disciples and further His redemptive purpose in the world. Do you know your calling? Scripture References and Quotes: 1. Genesis 1:27 2. Psalm 139:14 3. Ephesians 2:10 4. Matthew 5:13-14 5. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 6. Jeremiah 18:1-6 7. "Just think: You a...
Community Part 2
February 02, 2020 22:09 - 49 minutes - 91.6 MBKey Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Christian community is vital to Christian discipleship. While most of us would love to belong to a supportive, sacrificial community like the early Church, we fail to devote ourselves to the same things: the apostles teaching, fellowship, breaking bread and prayer. Until we recapture these devotions, our small groups will be nothing more than a gathering with friends - enjoyable, but void of disciple-making power. Scripture References and Quotes: 1. 1 Corint...
Community
January 26, 2020 23:29 - 40 minutes - 76 MBKey Scripture: Luke 5:17-26 Church isn't just where you make friends, it's where you make family. We all need strong community to encourage us, challenge us and support us on our journey toward Christ-likeness. This can’t happen exclusively on Sunday mornings. Community is a seven-days-a-week thing. It means sharing your life with others and allowing them to share their lives with you. Do you have community, or are you still trying to do it alone? Scripture References and Quotes: 1. Ge...
Character
January 20, 2020 01:01 - 41 minutes - 78 MBKey Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 To be a Christ-disciple means to be Christ-like. True spiritual growth isn’t measured by Bible-knowledge or how many hours per week we pray. The only real measure of Christian maturity is whether or not we’re becoming like Jesus in our character. Do we speak like Him, treat others like Him, think like Him, love like Him? Are we more like Him today than we were yesterday? Scripture References and Quotes: 1. Psalm 139:1-4 2. Proverbs 27:6 3. Luke 11:39-4...
Christ
January 13, 2020 00:22 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MBKey Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4 There is nothing and no one more important than Christ Himself. To be His disciple requires knowing and following Him every day. You can’t become like someone you don’t know, which makes relationship the foundation of discipleship. Do you know Jesus rightly? Do you know Him intimately? Scripture References and Quotes: Matthew 7:21-23 1 John 5:19-20 John 17:3 4 Philippians 3:8 Ephesians 1:17
Make Disciples
January 06, 2020 01:34 - 46 minutes - 86.1 MBKey Scripture: Mark 10:17-22 Far worse than failure is succeeding at things that don't really matter. There are many good things a church can do, but what is the most important thing to accomplish? Making Disciples. Jesus is calling you to follow Him - to copy who He is and imitate what He does; to watch Him and learn from Him as you become more like Him. It won't be easy, but He is worth it! Scripture References and Quotes: Matthew 21:18-20 Galatians 3:3 John 15:5 Luke 14:25-27 ...
Faith for the Future
December 29, 2019 21:57 - 31 minutes - 58.9 MBKey Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24 This time of year is often characterized with goal setting and planning ahead so that this new year is better then the last, which is great! But before we run into this next year, let's stop and look at what God has already done. Stopping to see God’s faithfulness may be looking at the past but that just might be what we need to have faith for the future. References and Quotes: 1 Samuel 17:32-37
Good News for Misfits
December 23, 2019 05:15 - 45 minutes - 85.1 MBKey Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 It's the most wonderful time of the year. It can also be the most stressful and overwhelming time of the year. There's so much we have to do, so much we need to buy and so many people we're trying to make happy. During these times, we must remember the good news we tend to forget: God sent His only Son to save and redeem us and to make us right with Him. Not only does He see you, He has called you into His family and given you the privilege of worshipping Him. Gl...
Misfit Greatness
December 16, 2019 17:42 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBKey Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 John the Baptist isn't included in the nativity, but he's a big part of the Christmas story. He was chosen by God to prepare the way for Jesus in the world. He did this so well, Jesus called him the greatest man who ever lived. Today, you and I are called to prepare the way for Christ in the lives of others. We represent Him in the way we live and in how we love. Is this the kind of greatness you're pursuing? Scripture References and Quotes: 1 Corinthians 1:27...
Willing Misfit
December 09, 2019 02:05 - 39 minutes - 72.8 MBKey Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 We often miss out on God's plans for us because we feel unworthy or we're simply unwilling. When an angel appeared to Mary, telling her she was chosen to bring Christ into the world, she was stunned. How could God choose a nobody like her to do such an incredible thing? While Mary knew her inadequacies, she also knew the greatness of God. While she knew the road ahead would be difficult, she also knew it would be worth it. Are you willing to allow God to use you...
Calling All Misfits
December 02, 2019 01:34 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBKey Scripture: Mark 3:13-19 Description: Christmas is the perfect holiday. Lights shining, music playing, and everyone looking so jolly in those well-staged social media posts. With everything and everyone around us so perfect, is it any wonder we feel like we don’t fit in? Our fears, faults and failures make us feel defective - like an outsider, a reject, a misfit. The Christmas story is all about misfits. Jesus came into this world as a Misfit and called other misfits to follow Him and g...
Life Goals
November 25, 2019 01:52 - 46 minutes - 87.1 MBKey Scripture: Acts 28:23-31 One day, we will stand in the company of the great men and women of faith who have gone before us. Theirs is an example of what it means to follow Jesus with uncompromising conviction and unwavering devotion. It’s easy for us to let the cares and concerns of this life distract us from following Him with our whole heart. We pursue lesser goals and waste too much time chasing after things that don’t ultimately matter. God is still writing His Story in this world ...
Shipwreck
November 19, 2019 04:30 - 48 minutes - 90.6 MBKey Scripture: Acts 27 Life is full of storms. We sail along with clear and sunny skies until the wind suddenly changes and we find ourselves holding on for dear life. When seasons of hardship come, how do we keep our lives from falling apart? How can we hear and trust God’s voice in the midst of trial and difficulty? Even when we can’t understand, His promises and purpose never fail. While storms aren’t optional, shipwreck is. Scripture References and Quotes: John 16:33 Matthew 7:24-...
What Will You Do?
November 11, 2019 02:55 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MBKey Scripture: Acts 21:1-14 We all want to make sense of suffering. When things get hard, we want to know why. Why would God allow something so horrible to happen to me? There's a common fatal flaw in our thinking that God would never want us to suffer, yet Paul's life and words indicate He isn't nearly as concerned with our comfort as we think He should be. God's priorities are His glory and our maturity, and suffering often brings these things about. Are you going through a trial today? ...
Character Counts
November 03, 2019 22:14 - 44 minutes - 82.7 MBKey Scripture: Acts 20:17-38 The need for Christ-like leaders in the Church has never been greater. Too many of us come to church, we listen and learn, but we don't grow. We need leaders of character who are willing to live as an example of what it means to follow Jesus every day. We tend to celebrate spiritual gifts and spectacular exploits more than simple acts of service and obedience, yet Jesus told us that we’ll know them by their fruits not by their gifts. Leadership in its simplest ...
Idol Profit
October 27, 2019 21:12 - 50 minutes - 93.4 MBKey Scripture: Acts 19:21-27 We’ve done away with the statues, but idols remain a significant part of our lives. We devote ourselves to people and things, seeking from them what only God can give. Money is one idol that remains firmly entrenched in our society, as well as our hearts. Greed and covetousness are the new normal in a country that celebrates success and riches. Yet, Jesus warned us more about the dangers of riches than the dangers of lust, pride or anger. Could it be that greed...
Victim to Victor
October 20, 2019 19:29 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBKey Scripture: Acts 19:11-20 We all face problems that make us feel powerless: financial hardship, physical struggles, family issues, fear, and an uncertain future. So many things in life seem beyond our control. We are also spiritual beings who fight against a spiritual enemy who daily wreaks havoc in our lives. While we should be aware, we have nothing to fear. Jesus has given us His authority over every evil in this world. This authority doesn’t come from religiousness or spirituality, ...
Q and Atypical
October 13, 2019 20:29 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBKey Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33 God has a plan for your family that is anything but typical and far better than anything you can design yourself. While every person's circumstance is unique, His Word provides us with answers to every question and strength for every situation. No matter what you're going through or what challenges you're facing, you and your family don't need to settle for typical!
Atypical Blending
October 06, 2019 19:23 - 48 minutes - 89.8 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 3:11-17 According to research, 40% of families in the U.S. are blended families, and more than 60% of them will ultimately fail. While the stepfamily isn’t God's original design, it can still become a family according to God’s design. Just like most blended families, the early Church was made up of very different people who had very different behaviors and backgrounds. These differences created conflict and tensions that were difficult to overcome. Still, God call...
Atypical Parents
October 01, 2019 02:25 - 40 minutes - 75.7 MBKey Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4 Typically, the parent - child relationship can be one of the most challenging we have, yet it is also one of the most rewarding. We read in the Psalms “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” Yet so often it can feel more like a curse. So what do we need to do to experience the blessings of this relationship? God’s Atypical plan instructs us how! Scripture References and Quote...
Atypical Marriage
September 22, 2019 21:14 - 41 minutes - 77.7 MBKey Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33 The typical marriage is a daily tug-of-war between two people trying to get their needs met. At first, attraction and infatuation cloak the selfishness in our hearts. Inevitably, however, unmet expectations pile up and the avalanche of disappointment crushes any hope of a “happily ever after.” God designed marriage to expose and uproot the selfishness that is destructive to our lives and relationships. He gives us marriage roles and responsibilities that po...
Atypical Dating
September 15, 2019 18:53 - 26 minutes - 49.6 MBKey Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24 In today's world there are endless sources of advice and tips for the dating scene. Some of the advice may be good, but it’s typically geared toward finding “the right one,” and based on a worldly, cultural philosophy. All of it falls woefully short when compared to God's Word, and when God’s Word is used to build a foundation, it produces relationships that endure for the long haul. Scripture References and Quotes: Proverbs 16:25 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Anything But Typical
September 08, 2019 22:18 - 44 minutes - 81.8 MBKey Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20 We all want more than the typical family. We want an extraordinary family that's marked by unconditional love, respect and fighting for each other. So, why do we end up with the same old family that's marred by unmet expectations, regret and fighting with each other? God has a different plan for your life and for your family, and His plan is anything but typical. Just as He is holy, He has made us holy in Christ. He wants to make your family an exception, s...
Decide
September 02, 2019 00:22 - 43 minutes - 80.1 MBKey Scripture: Acts 17:1-34 Like it or not, we all have to make decisions. Do you ever wish you could find a way to always make the right one? Life is composed of a series of decisions, which is why it’s so important to have a plan for making wise choices. This is something many people never consider, yet the Bible isn’t a story book but a guide. If we follow a plan based on God’s Word, we’ll make decisions wisely and avoid the difficulties and heartaches that come from wrong choices. Sc...
Defeating Defeat
August 25, 2019 23:29 - 38 minutes - 72.1 MBKey Scripture: Acts 16:25-34 Life isn’t fair. This world can beat us up and hold us captive. Our natural tendency when we go through trials is to focus more on ourselves, but peace comes from fixing our eyes on Christ. Peace comes when we worship. Peace comes when we're no longer trying to escape our trouble, but finally discover the true freedom that only God can bring. Scripture References and Quotes: Hebrews 12:26-29 2 Corinthians 3:17 James 1:2 Psalm 23:4 1 Peter 1:6-7
All for the Glory of God
August 20, 2019 02:22 - 45 minutes - 85.5 MBKey Scripture: Acts 15 It’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important. We tend to make minor issues major and miss the major issues entirely. We get caught up in our rights as Christians and concerned with everything others are doing wrong. What’s most important to Jesus? The unity of His Church. As we face disagreements and potentially divisive issues with other believers, we must do everything possible to avoid both legalism and lawlessness and to pursue love. Don’t judge, don’t stumbl...
Keep Going
August 11, 2019 21:23 - 37 minutes - 69.6 MBKey Scripture: Acts 14:1-28 As followers of Jesus, we are all called to share the good news of the gospel. However, it is not always easy and isn’t always well-received. During those times, we can get discouraged and want to quit. God’s Word reminds us that we’re not alone in our discouragement. Even though the apostles and early Church believers accomplished incredible things for Christ, they were very much human and experienced many of the same frustrations we do. But when faced with tro...
Clear Calling
August 06, 2019 00:48 - 50 minutes - 93.2 MBKey Scripture: Acts 13 The only life without limits is the one God has called you to live. His calling will never be first and foremost about you and will always serve to accomplish His purpose of redeeming the world to Himself. As you live out this calling, you’ll run into conflict from those who oppose the gospel and try to dilute Truth with disobedience. But this conflict can clarify God’s calling on your life. He uses opposition to give us direction. Do you know the life He’s called yo...
Jailbreak
July 29, 2019 00:49 - 41 minutes - 76.2 MBKey Scripture: Acts 12:1-19 Do You Feel Like A Prisoner? It’s Easy To Live As A Captive To Sin And Addiction, Stuck In A Jail Of Bitterness, Anxiety And Fear. But Jesus Came To Set Us Free. He Can Break Every Chain And Open Every Iron Gate That Keeps Us From Moving Forward In Our Faith. He Wants To Wake Us Up To The Reality Of Life With Him – A Life Of Liberty And Joy. What Is Holding You Back Today? It’s Time To Walk In The Miraculous Freedom You Have In Christ. Scripture References And...
4 All
July 21, 2019 20:43 - 41 minutes - 76 MBKey Scripture: Acts 10:1-48 The truth of the matter is that we are not as impartial as we would like to believe. We all have our preferences. We have comfort zones when it comes to interacting with others, and are less likely to connect with those outside our circle than with those who are like us. It is easier to talk to an old friend than to make a new one. Additionally, our culture celebrates beauty, wealth and athletic skills, fawning over the successful and ignoring the rest. Playing ...
Breakthrough
July 14, 2019 21:02 - 47 minutes - 88.7 MBKey Scripture: Acts 9:1-31 The Apostle Paul’s story reminds us that Jesus can change anyone. His redemptive power is unstoppable. There isn’t a wall of pride He can’t break through nor a heart hardened by sin He can’t soften. We must not write off those He wants to write in to His story of redemption. This includes you. Who you are isn’t determined by what you’ve done; it’s determined by what God has said about you and what He’s done for you. He has a plan for you. He has a call on your l...
Carried Away
July 07, 2019 21:30 - 48 minutes - 89.9 MBKey Scripture: Acts 8:1-40 Have you ever been so excited about something, that you’ve taken it a little too far? When we’re passionate about something, it’s easy to get carried away. Our faith in Christ should carry us away to places we’ve never been. It should carry us to do things we’ve never done: approaching the unapproachable, loving the unlovable, forgiving the intolerable, attempting the impossible. Unfortunately, it’s easy to just get carried away and caught up in the excitement of...
Exercise
July 01, 2019 01:23 - 37 minutes - 69.9 MBKey Scripture: Acts 6:8-7:60 Faith is more than words. We say we believe in Jesus, yet so often we fail to exercise our faith and do the things he has called us to. It’s like buying fitness equipment we believe will help us get healthy, then using it primarily as a coat rack. Any worthwhile training achieves results only by exploring the limits of capacity. We do not discover untapped potential until we’re pushed outside of our comfort zones. In the same way, building our faith is not alwa...
Church Problems
June 23, 2019 22:05 - 44 minutes - 83.1 MBKey Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Every church has problems. In fact, the more people a local church has, the more problems it will face. It’s easy to feel overlooked, neglected, like you don’t matter. How we respond to hurt and disappointment is very important. We must be eager to give grace and careful not to tear the church apart with gossip. How the church responds to problems is equally important. Church leaders must willingly entrust ministry to the people of God and equip them to love other...
Out of Control
June 16, 2019 18:36 - 38 minutes - 72 MBKey Scripture: Acts 5:12-42 A Life Without Limits Is A Life You Can’t Control. The Power Of The Holy Spirit Isn’t Safe And Cannot Be Contained Within The Confines Of Our Comfort And Convenience. He Leads Us Into Situations That Are Risky And Difficult, Calling Us To Go Where We Don’t Want To Go And To Give Up What We Want To Hold Onto. But It’s Only When We Surrender Control Of Our Lives To The All-Consuming Fire Of God That We Discover True Freedom. What Are You Still Trying To Control To...
No Strings Attached
June 09, 2019 19:53 - 29 minutes - 54.9 MBKey Scripture: Acts 4:32-5:11 The early church set an incredible example for the church today. They were united, sacrificial, loving, and truly spirit filled, demonstrated as they met the needs of all who were in their midst. They gave with no expectation of reward or recognition. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case with us. We tend to have hearts consumed with our own interests as opposed to the interest of others. We may give of our time, talents, or resources, but are we trying to...
Bold
June 02, 2019 20:32 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBKey Scripture: Acts 4:1-31 Sharing the message of Jesus is something we’re all called to do. For many, however, doing so can be intimidating and we feel inadequate to share or unable to share effectively. At these times, we must be bold in our faith. The word boldness means "to pour forth all” - like pouring water out of a cup until it’s completely empty. It's having a conviction that runs so deep that it can’t be held back in one’s character or communication. True boldness captures the at...
Change of Plans
May 26, 2019 20:30 - 40 minutes - 74.7 MBKey Scripture: Acts 3:1-26 Don’t you hate it when plans change? If you want to follow Jesus, you’d better get used to it. The plans He has for us aren’t the plans we’d make for ourselves; they are immeasurably better! When we’re crippled by sin and the suffering life can bring, it’s easy to lose hope. In those moments, we must remember that the greatest blessing we can receive is Jesus Himself. At times, a miracle is what God uses to bring us closer to Him. At other times, He uses trial an...
Keep It Simple
May 19, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 83.5 MBKey Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Do you ever get distracted? In a world with so many options, it’s difficult to be truly devoted to anything. Church is no exception. There are so many different kinds of churches to choose from and each of these churches has so many different activities to occupy our time and attention. While these things are meant to engage us in spiritual growth, they can actually distract us from a simple devotion to Christ. The early Church gives us a clear example of Christ...
Stronger
May 12, 2019 20:38 - 38 minutes - 71.5 MBKey Scripture: Acts 2:1-41 When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, He changed everything. When He comes into your life, He changes everything in you. So many things in life serve as constant reminders of our faults, fears and failures. It seems we’re always coming up short and we’ll never be good enough. In fact, we’re NOT stronger than we think…BUT He is stronger than we’re weak. He takes our greatest weaknesses and uses them to put His power and glory on full display. Do you believe His ...
Unstoppable Purpose
May 05, 2019 18:55 - 33 minutes - 61.4 MBKey Scripture: Acts 1:12-26 God is always moving. His kingdom is always advancing. Nothing in heaven or on earth can stop the forward movement and progression of God. No government, no law, no evil, no earthly power, no philosophy and no person on earth can stop God’s will and purposes from being accomplished. God is the great “I am” and His power, glory and greatness are beyond human comprehension, He is Unstoppable! Often situations in life can cause us to doubt God’s sovereignty but our...
Life Without Limits
April 28, 2019 21:27 - 42 minutes - 78.5 MBKey Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 We all have our limits. Some limitations are self-imposed, due to our past failures or lies we believe about ourselves. Other limitations are due to the finite nature of our humanity. Yet Jesus made it clear that His followers can experience a life without limits – a life of faith where “nothing will be impossible” and we do the works that He did. So, what’s the problem? Living without limits requires living beyond the suffocating boundaries of ordinary Self as a...
Flip the Script
April 14, 2019 20:56 - 30 minutes - 55.7 MBKey Scripture: John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday. The day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. “The Triumphal Entry.” But have you ever wondered what made it so triumphant? After all, didn’t they crucify Jesus at the end of the week? Many people at that time sided with Jesus for the same reason some Pharisees and others sided with Rome. They thought Jesus could do for them what Rome had done for their rulers—deliver them from the oppressive system under which they lived and make their lives bett...
Change Your Mind
April 07, 2019 21:50 - 45 minutes - 83.6 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 3:18-4:18 The reason most of us come to church is to get help with our relationships. Our marriage is struggling, our family is failing, and people are constantly disappointing us. God’s Word is clear: The Truth of Christ and good news of the gospel is our only hope for a changed life and healthier relationships. Why, then, do so many of us still struggle? Nothing in our lives will ever change until how we think about everything changes. Our minds are naturally co...
Truly Different
March 31, 2019 22:16 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Jesus Christ died and rose again to pay the penalty for our sins and to give us new life in Him. This new life includes a new way of thinking. As followers of Christ, our mindset is different than it used to be. Why? Because our mind is no longer set on worldly things that are here and now. Instead, our minds are set in a different realm – above with Christ, in eternity. Our old life is dead and our new life is now found only in Him. He is our present and o...
Exclusive Truth
March 24, 2019 20:37 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23 Truth isn’t popular. Our world prides itself in being “inclusive” to all truth, yet all truth is exclusive by nature. Jesus claimed to be the exclusive Truth and the only Way to God. To call Him just another great religious teacher is to seriously misunderstand Who He is and what He said about Himself. He came to pay the infinite and impossible debt we owed God because of our sin. This means we no longer have to keep working to pay it off through exceptiona...
Gospel Truth
March 17, 2019 20:38 - 36 minutes - 67.4 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29 The only Truth that can change lives and change our world is the Truth of Jesus Christ. He is the perfect expression and visible representation of God to us, the One who made all things and holds everything together. As we get to know Him more, we become more like Him; as we become more like Him, we become less like this world. This difference will always bring opposition from those who stand against the good things of God. As Christ followers, we must be ...
The Truth
March 10, 2019 20:40 - 40 minutes - 76 MBKey Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14 Countless Christians in the American Church today live in fear of standing for Truth and supporting the authority of Scripture. Why? Because we’re afraid of offending people and being labeled “one of those” narrow-minded and intolerant Christians. The result is often a timid, silent, and private form of Christianity that bears little resemblance to the revolutionary, world-changing Faith of the early Church. While our efforts to show God’s love to others mu...