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Forging Family - How Do I Make Sense of the Law?
May 02, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBWhy did God give us the Law? In our increasingly secular culture, the laws of the Old Testament can seem confusing and restrictive. But in this week's message, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through the ten commandments and explains how the structure God gave us is meant to help us flourish and point us toward Jesus. Key Verses // Exodus 19:1-9, 20:1-21 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in every...
Forging Family - How Do I Deal With Guilt?
April 24, 2023 17:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBHow can sinful, guilty people come into the presence of a Holy God? This Sunday, Pastor Ben Stuart kicked off our new series in Leviticus: Forging Family! The book of Leviticus can often feel intimidating, confusing, and archaic. But in this week's message, Pastor Ben brings a hopeful and relevant message about how God steps into our story and brings us back into communion with Him. |Key Verses // Leviticus 16, Hebrews 10:19-25 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures...
Overcoming Shame
April 17, 2023 17:11 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHave you ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of your shame? In this week's message, Pastor Ben Stuart shares how Jesus wants to set us free from our shame and how you can experience it in your own life today! Key Verses // Luke 5:1-32 ESV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a questi...
Fresh Hope in the Old Story
April 11, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBHow is it that an ancient story could give us hope for today? In this message, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through the familiar Easter story in scripture and shares how it provides us with comfort for suffering, a reason for living, an anchor for justice, and hope for the future. Key Verses // 1 Thess 1:9-10, 1 Thess 4:13-14, 1 Thess 5:8-10 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Y...
Rise - Don't Quench the Spirit
April 04, 2023 15:45 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBAs we wrap up our series in 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart examines Paul's final instructions for the church in Thessalonica about the Holy Spirit and reminds us that the church isn't just an organization: it's a spiritual movement. If the spirit of God is moving in us, it will make us different than the rest of the world. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 5:19-28 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of me...
Rise - What is God's Will for My Life? / Thomas Barr
March 27, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBAs we approach the end of 1 Thessalonians, Paul offers the church three directives on how to live according to the will of God: rejoice always, pray without ceasing, and give thanks in all circumstances. But if we want the power to be able to live our lives this way, we need a great perspective of God and his providence. We are excited to be led through this week's passage by our Spiritual Formation Coordinator, Thomas Barr! Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 — Do you feel frustrated ...
Rise - The End of the World Pt. 2: The Day of The Lord
March 20, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWhat should we think about the end of the world? This week, Pastor Ben picks up where he left off two weeks ago and looks at Paul's encouragement for the church regarding the end times, and gives us a perspective-changing message about how it should impact our lives. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doo...
Rise - The Ideal Community / Landon Lacy
March 13, 2023 22:00 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBWhen it come to the church, many of us create an idealized version of what community should look like in our heads. But, the reality is that community can often be messy and difficult. This week, as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians, Paul gives the church some guidance and encouragement on how to care for one another in a way that points back to Jesus. We are excited to be led through this week's passage by our Passion Students Coordinator, Landon Lacy! Key Verses // 1 Th...
Rise - The End of the World Pt. 1: The Coming of Christ
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBPastor Ben Stuart is back as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians! This week, Pastor Ben shows us some of the major implications that the future coming of Jesus has for how we live and grieve in the present. Because of the resurrection, we have a confident hope that one day he will return and make things right! Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of mean...
Rise - Humility & Honor / Jacob Harkey
February 27, 2023 18:23 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn an increasingly divided world, how can the church display a unified culture that is worthy of the cause of Jesus? This week, as we continue in our series through 1 Thessalonians, Paul offers the church a framework for unity: servant leaders and supportive followers. We are excited to be led through this week's passage by our CORE Leader, Jacob Harkey! Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, o...
Rise - Christ and Your Career
February 22, 2023 16:33 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBHow does a relationship with Christ impact your career? As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart hones in on some of Paul's practical implications for our faith and how they play out in everyday life. If we are meant to love the Lord and love our neighbors, what does it look like within the context of our jobs? Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of...
Rise - The New Sexual Revolution
February 13, 2023 17:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBDo we trust God to have authority over our sex lives? As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Paul pivots away from the thankfulness and exhortations of the first three chapters and begins to get practical. This week, Pastor Ben Stuart walks us through Paul's teachings about sex and the implications it has for our modern culture, and encourages us to fully trust God's design for sexuality. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, ov...
Rise - What Matters in the End
February 07, 2023 21:30 - 41 minutes - 38 MBWhen you study the history of the early church, it is impossible to ignore the way they radically shifted the culture around them. As we continue through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how this community changed the world by setting their priorities on the things that matter most. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your stru...
Rise - 7 Attributes of a Godly Leader
January 31, 2023 22:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBAs trust for authority figures continues to erode in our culture, what are the essential characteristics that we should look for in good spiritual leaders? Continuing in our series through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart identifies seven crucial attributes that Paul uses to describe a Christian leader, and challenges us to embody them in every facet of our lives. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic ...
Rise - Kill Your Idols
January 26, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBWhen we remove God from the center of our life, we all fill the void with a lesser thing in our search for meaning. As we continue in our new series, Pastor Ben Stuart looks at Paul's letter to the Thessalonians and explores what it means for us to turn away from the idols we have constructed in our our lives and fix our gaze on Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack...
Rise - Signs That You're Saved
January 17, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB"Before we explore what a Christian does, we have to understand what a Christian is." As we continue in our new series in 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart breaks down Paul's introduction to the letter and examines a few of the defining characteristics of Christians, and how those traits are meant to encourage us in uncertain times. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lac...
Rise - Your Setting Shapes Your Story
January 10, 2023 16:44 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB"Where you are" shapes "who you are." Our context has the power to dramatically influence how our story unfolds. This week, as we kick off a new series through 1 Thessalonians, Pastor Ben Stuart introduces us to the context that the letter was written in and shows us how Paul's words to the church in Thessalonica can still encourage us today. Key Verses / 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, Acts 17:1-9 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or ...
Rest / Dr. Crawford Loritts
December 19, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBMany of our lives are filled with tension, stress, and anxiety that makes it hard to keep our head above the water. This Sunday we had the privilege of being joined by Dr. Crawford Loritts, as he reminds us of the comfort we have in Jesus and encourages us to rest in the care of the Good Shepherd. Key Verses // Psalm 23 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do no...
These Three Kings
December 14, 2022 14:56 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIn the midst of this Christmas season, we don't want to overlook the story of what God has done and continues to do through Jesus. This week, Pastor Ben Stuart looks at the account of Jesus' birth in the book of Luke and shows us how the historical context of the king's arrival reveals something miraculous and powerful in the midst of the mundane. Key Verses // Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusion...
What Did Mary Know?
December 07, 2022 17:33 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBJoin us as we kick of this Christmas season with an encouraging word from Pastor Ben Stuart! For many of us, this time of year amplifies the stresses of life and pushes us into deeper anxiety. How do we respond when stress seems to be taking over our lives? This week, Pastor Ben walks us through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and show us how Mary's understanding of who God is gave her supernatural peace in the middle of a chaotic life. Key Verses // Luke 1:46-55 — Do you feel ...
Protect Your Head / Camilo Buchanan
November 28, 2022 17:20 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBEvery day we live in a spiritual battle, but the good news is we already know the enemy's playbook. This week we are joined by our friend Camilo Buchanan, the Young Adult Ministry Leader at Passion City Church Atlanta! Camilo brings an encouraging word about the armor of God and challenges us to protect our minds from the attacks of the enemy. Key Verses // Ephesians 6:10-18 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by...
The Meaning of Baptism
November 22, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBJoin us as Pastor Ben Stuart shares the powerful meaning behind baptism on this special Baptism Sunday! Key Verses //1 Peter 3:21, Colossians 2:12, Romans 6:4, Gal 3:27-28, 1 Cor 12:12-13, Matthew 28:19 ESV, Matthew 3:16-17, Acts 10:47-48 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a questio...
Kingdom Come
November 14, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB"The amount of time left on the clock should affect how you play the game." As we read through the New Testament, we can see that numerous verses talk about "the end." If history is all part of one big story, what do the scriptures say about the end? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart examines what Jesus says about the topic in the Gospel of Luke, and explores the implications it has for our lives. Key Verses // Luke 17:20-37 ESV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, ove...
This is the End
November 14, 2022 20:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB"The amount of time left on the clock should affect how you play the game." As we read through the New Testament, we can see that numerous verses talk about "the end." If history is all part of one big story, what do the scriptures say about the end? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart examines what Jesus says about the topic in the Gospel of Luke, and explores the implications it has for our lives. Key Verses // Luke 17:20-37 ESV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, ove...
How Do We Pray? / Louie Giglio
November 07, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week we are joined by our global pastor, Pastor Louie Giglio! Looking at the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6, Pastor Louie shows us how we can mirror Jesus' example of prayer by making it personal, leading with praise, asking for alignment, telling Him our needs, clearing the air, acquainting ourselves with His word, embracing the silence, and having a heart of gratitude. Key Verses // Matthew 6:9-13, Ephesians 4:32, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 24 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of pe...
The Song of Songs - What is Love?
November 01, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThis week, as we finish up our time in Song of Solomon, Pastor Ben Stuart addresses one of the major questions that has undergirded the entire series: what is love? Examining the relationship of the couple in Song of Solomon, Pastor Ben explores seven different ways that our relationships should mirror God's design for intimacy. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 8:5-14 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of m...
The Song of Songs - Lasting Love
October 24, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe desire for marriage is strong in many of our lives, but it comes with a fear that the spark of love will fade away. How can we cultivate intimacy in our relationships that will continue to flourish over time? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart picks back up in Song of Solomon and demonstrates some of the principles that will help us deepen our marital love through the years, and help us avoid the slow disintegration of relationships we see in the culture around us. Key Verses // Song of So...
The Way of the Wise / Brennen Britton
October 17, 2022 16:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week, we are excited to be led through God's word by our very own Director of Operations, Brennen Britton! Looking at the life of Solomon, Brennen reminds us that often the easiest way to grow in the wisdom of God is the most simple way: prioritize the fundamentals of our faith. Key Verses // 1 Kings 1:3-9 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you...
The Song of Songs - Conflict
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBRelationships will constantly drift away from intimacy and towards isolation, but the fear of conflict drives many of us to inaction. How can we overcome our fear and intentionally work to cultivate healthy relationships? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our series through Song of Solomon and explores the ways that a healthy approach to conflict can actually strengthen our relational bonds. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 5:2 - 6:13 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of person...
The Song of Songs - Wedding Night
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOur culture increasingly promotes a liberated sexuality that starkly contrasts God's design for sex. But we are often conflicted because of our own desires and temptations. As followers of Jesus, how are we meant to view to sex in this modern day? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our series by teaching us through the wedding night of the young couple in Song of Solomon, and reminds us that God designed sex for our enjoyment, within the confines of a covenant marriage. Key Verses...
The Cherishing Love of God / Jon Harkey
September 26, 2022 18:49 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThis week, we are excited to be lead through God's word by our very own worship leader and creative director, Jon Harkey! All too often we diminish the incredible gift of God's grace by letting ourselves become slaves to guilt, striving, and fear. What would it look like to live in the freedom that Jesus purchased for us? Key Verses // Romans 8:1-4 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyd...
The Song of Songs - Pursuit
September 19, 2022 22:19 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBFor many of us, dating is more confusing and stressful than it has ever been, but the longing for an intimate relationship is still there. How can we navigate the risks of dating in a healthy way? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our new series by examining the relationship displayed in Song of Solomon and showing us how to date in a way that honors the other person and gives glory to God. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 2:8 - 3:5 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal...
The Song of Songs - Attraction
September 13, 2022 17:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBMany of us have a deep longing for connection and commitment, but our pursuit for meaningful relationships has left us anxious and lonely. Is there any hope for us in this modern dating culture? Join us this week as Pastor Ben Stuart kicks off our brand new series through the book of Song of Solomon! Today, Pastor Ben surveys the difficult landscape of modern dating and challenges us to start by evaluating ourselves before we evaluate others we are attracted to. Key Verses // Song of Sol...
Take Heart - Arrogance and Anxiety
August 22, 2022 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, as we close out our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us an important connection that Peter makes between anxiety and arrogance. For many of us, our decisions are driven by anxiety that is rooted in our desire for control. What would it look like for us to humble ourselves and let the God of the universe lead our story instead of trying to take the wheel for ourselves? Key Verses // 1 Peter 5:5b-11 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed ...
Catherine's Story // ABOVE + BEYOND
August 09, 2022 18:14 - 8 minutes - 8.12 MBCatherine shares how she got plugged in at Passion City Church D.C. through the power of an invitation, leading to her putting her faith in Jesus and pursuing an intimate relationship with Him. Through her story, we see how generosity and community can ignite a fire in people to seek answers to their questions about their own faith. This is Catherine's story. Find out more about Above + Beyond by visiting https://passioncitychurch.com/above-and-beyond. #faith #christian #sermon #pass...
Take Heart - The Perfect Shepherd / Brad Jones
August 08, 2022 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week, we are joined by our Atlanta City Pastor, Pastor Brad Jones. Pastor Brad continues in our series through 1 Peter by teaching some of Peter's guiding principles for leading the people God has entrusted to us, and the importance of imitating the humility of the perfect shepherd: Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Peter 5:1-6 NIV — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do...
Take Heart - The Christian Guide to Getting Cancelled
August 02, 2022 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB"Knowing that pain is coming can help you brace for the pain." In this week's message, Pastor Ben Stuart continues through the book of 1 Peter by guiding us through Peter's warning that difficult times will come. Suffering is inevitable, but we can rejoice in the pain because of the hope we have in Jesus. Key Verses // 1 Peter 4:12-19 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? You...
Take Heart - How to Prepare for the End of the World
July 25, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB“When you think about the end of your life, what do you want to be true of you?” This week, Pastor Ben Stuart picks back up in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter. As Peter’s letter begins to wind down, he places a continued emphasis on how we live out the rest of our lives. In today’s message, Pastor Ben shows us three important guidelines to help us finish our race well. Key Verses // 1 Peter 4:1-11 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic...
How to Navigate Social Media and Dating with Christian and Sadie Huff
July 19, 2022 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week, Pastor Ben Stuart is joined by our good friends Christian and Sadie Huff to have an important conversation that explores how followers of Jesus can use social media in a healthy way, how we can best leverage our time and platform to glorify God, what it looks like to intentionally pursue a relationship, and much more! — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles...
Take Heart - Hope in Hostile Times
July 11, 2022 16:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBHopelessness is on the rise in these difficult and hostile times. What can followers of Jesus do to display hope to a hurting world? In today's message, Pastor Ben Stuart brings an encouraging and challenging word about the hope that we have in Jesus and how to share it with those around us. Key Verses // 1 Peter 3:13-22 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do no...
Take Heart - Bless the Haters
July 05, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBThe Christian's allegiance to Jesus often results in being misunderstood and insulted by people around us. But we are not called to passively withdraw or to lash out in anger; we are meant to bless those who disagree with us. Continuing in our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how Peter encouraged the church to respond to those who opposed them and offers some guiding principles about navigating an increasingly antagonistic culture. Key Verses // 1 Peter 3:8-12 — Do you feel f...
Take Heart - A Marriage Made for More
June 28, 2022 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThe word "marriage" can have a variety of negative and positive connotations for different people depending on their own experiences. Continuing in our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart explores what Peter has to say in scripture about God's design for marriage, and gives an encouraging word about how we are meant to help each other flourish. Key Verses // 1 Peter 3:1-7 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a l...
A Pastoral Word to Passion City Church DC - June 26, 2022
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBJoin us as Pastor Ben Stuart shares a pastoral word for our Passion City Church DC family. — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your struggles do not mean you’re doomed. They’re actually a sign that you are alive. Now it’s a question of whether you will struggle well. Pastor Ben's new book, Rest & War, is a field guide designed to equip you to walk elegantly through the battl...
Made for This - Andrew Scott
June 21, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBThis week we are joined by a good friend of our house: Andrew Scott, President and CEO of Operation Mobilization. Andrew brings an encouraging message about the identity that God has given us, and how it has the power to change our purpose no matter where we find ourselves in life. Key Verses // Genesis 1:26-27, 2:15, Ephesians 1:4-5, 1:11-12, 2:10 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyd...
Take Heart - Faith in the Workplace
June 14, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWe can transform the environment around us by living a transformed life. Continuing in our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how the people of Jesus are meant to conduct ourselves in the workplace by doing good and learning how to suffer hardships well. Key Verses // 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Corinthians 7:20-24, Luke 6:27-36 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your st...
Take Heart - Ben Stuart
June 14, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBWe can transform the environment around us by living a transformed life. Continuing in our Take Heart series, Pastor Ben Stuart shows us how the people of Jesus are meant to conduct ourselves in the workplace by doing good and learning how to suffer hardships well. Key Verses // 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Corinthians 7:20-24, Luke 6:27-36 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a chaotic culture, or disillusioned by a lack of meaning in everyday life? Your st...
Take Heart - The People of Jesus in the Public Square
June 07, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWhat do we do when our allegiance to Jesus puts us at odds with the dominant culture? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart is back at it in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter. As Peter's letter shifts from our identity in Jesus to our actions as His followers, Pastor Ben shows us that we are not meant to fight AGAINST people with different world-views and lifestyles; we fight FOR them. Key Verses // 1 Peter 2:11-17 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal failures, overwhelmed by a c...
Take Heart - People with Purpose
May 31, 2022 17:03 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB"We all want to be part of a community that loves us and have a cause that is worthy of our life." Pastor Ben Stuart is back this week as we continue in our Take Heart series through 1 Peter! Life is difficult, and in the midst of suffering it can be hard to have hope. But Peter reminds us that we can find hope in our God-given identity: we are part of a community that is built on Christ with a shared cause. Key Verses // 1 Peter 2:4-10 — Do you feel frustrated by a pattern of personal f...
Running Low on Purpose - Levi Lusko
May 23, 2022 17:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThis week we are joined by our good friend and the lead pastor of Fresh Life Church, Pastor Levi Lusko! Pastor Levi walks us through the story of the beginning of Jesus' ministry in the Gospel of John when he turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana. Pastor Levi shows us five ways that Jesus' first miracle communicated what his ministry is meant to be for us, and explains what this powerful story means for our purpose today. Key Verses // John 2:1-12 To order your copy of Pastor Levi...
Divine Appointments - Mikado Hinson
May 16, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB"As long as you have breath in your lungs, God's not finished with you. When Jesus meets you at your point of need, something amazing happens. There's something different about you." This week we are excited to be joined by our good friend Mikado Hinson, assistant Athletic Director of Player Development at Texas A&M University! Mikado shows us how encounters with Jesus in the gospels changed the lives of the people he ministered to, and explores what it looks like for us to have divine app...