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“Because Jesus is coming, we live with purpose.” Pastor Rodney’s message invites us to align our lives with this truth, drawn from 1 Thessalonians. First, he calls us to have hope—trusting that Jesus’ return will bring restoration and inspire us to invest in future generations. Second, he encourages us to live holy, upholding God’s standards as a t…
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What we focus our time, energy, and resources on reveals our true priorities. In Pastor Rodney’s sermon, "Hunger for His House," he emphasizes the importance of prioritizing church attendance and cultivating a passion for God's house. He highlights David and Jesus as examples of individuals deeply devoted to the house of God, showing that God’s hou…
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The "Songs of Ascent" in Psalm 121 remind us that our help comes from the Lord, who is always watching over us and will not let us stumble, regardless of the trials we face. In week three of "Build His Church", Pastor Rodney emphasizes the importance of inviting God’s presence into our lives to counter loneliness, endure suffering, and resist tempt…
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Jesus teaches that following Him requires surrendering everything, whether it's wealth, family, or personal ambitions, but promises a return of a hundredfold in this life and eternal life in the age to come. In this sermon, Pastor Samson explores the story of the Rich Young Ruler from Mark 10:17-31 to highlight the cost of following Jesus. The cost…
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Following Jesus involves confession, repentance, surrender, and obedience to His teachings, leading to a partnership with Him that transforms lives. In week one of "Build His Church", Pastor Rodney encourages proclaiming the gospel as an act of witness, showing that true followers of Jesus reflect His character and bring others to Him. We are remin…
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In the final week of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney’s sermon, "Heart of the Matter," stresses the significance of a heart aligned with God. A heart open to Him allows us to receive the Gospel and navigate life's challenges with faith. God's Kingdom is for everyone and we must share this message without prejudice. We are encouraged to …
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In week eight of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Christian focuses on the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to boldly witness and share the gospel with others. He uses Paul's example from the Book of Acts, highlighting how Paul’s missionary journeys, despite suffering and opposition, were driven by his commitment to share the go…
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In week seven of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Samson preaches from Acts 15:36–16:40, focusing on Paul’s unwavering consistency in following Christ, even when faced with difficulties such as breakups, barriers, and beatings. Paul leaned into relationships when his missionary team split, trusted God’s vision when his plans were blocked, and …
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In week six of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Hate What God Hates," focuses on the destructive nature of pride, which is highlighted as the sin God hates most according to Proverbs 6 and 8. Through the example of King Herod in Acts 12, who was struck down for his pride and failure to give glory to God, the message illustrat…
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In week five of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney's sermon, "Struggling to Thrive," centers on the challenges faced by the early church in Acts 6 and how these struggles relate to the church today. He highlights internal conflicts, such as the discrimination between Greek-speaking and Hebrew-speaking believers, emphasizing the importance…
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Week four of "The Physician's Perspective" welcomes Lance Lang, Founder of Hope is Alive, an addiction recovery program. He shares from Luke 5, the story of a paralyzed man brought to Jesus by his friends, who were so desperate for his healing that they tore off the roof of a house to lower him down before Jesus. He illustrates how Jesus told the m…
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In week three of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney highlights Jesus' ascension as a key moment that completes His work on Earth and begins His ongoing ministry in heaven. Pastor urges us to stay spiritually ready for Jesus' sudden return and to live empowered by the Holy Spirit as witnesses of Christ's message. We are called to embrace o…
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In week two of "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches on the concept of stewardship, using the parable from Luke 16 as a foundation. Through this sermon, we see that everything we have is not truly ours but is entrusted to us by God, and we will one day be held accountable for how we manage these resources. Jesus teaches that we cann…
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In week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "The Physician's Perspective", Pastor Rodney preaches from the book of Luke, a physician and companion of Paul, who meticulously documented the life and ministry of Jesus. Pastor shows us that a personal encounter with Jesus can transform every aspect of our lives, give us a new heart, spirit, an…
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Wrapping up our Revival experiences is Destiny Deas of Bossier, LA with a life-changing and timely message. When Jesus was asked "who is my neighbor?" He responds with a culture-shifting story of HOW to be a neighbor. Preaching from the tenth chapter of Luke about the story of the Good Samaritan, Destiny unpacks the perspective of living in the "gr…
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Night three of Revival welcomes Pastor Jabin Chavez of Las Vegas, NV preaching from Matthew 25 about the parable of the talents. We are reminded that, according to Mark 4, the kingdom of heaven is like a seed and God will give you ideas, commands, and instructions that require stewarding to see the harvest of your miracle. Listen and be challenged.…
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Day two of Revival welcomes Faith Cho as she preaches from Exodus 33 where Moses asks God to “show me your glory”. She challenges us to not confuse the “things” of God with God himself and that we should have a spiritual hunger where we want God for who He is and not just what He can do for us. True spiritual hunger eradicates substitutes and count…
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We open night one of Revival with special guest speaker Dr. Manny Arango of Dallas, TX. Preaching from John 2, where Jesus performs his first miracle of turning water into wine, we are encouraged to ignite our faith, not just to get ready for the blessings God has for us, but to get prepared for them. Listen and be challenged. Support the show…
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In the final week of "Judah", Pastor Clint Smith shows how Chronicles meticulously records the reigns of Judah's kings, highlighting their obedience or disobedience to God. From his message, we see the story of King Asa and how he exemplifies obedience bringing peace and trust bringing victory. However, Asa's reliance on human aid instead of God le…
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In week two of "Judah", Pastor Heady preaches from 2 Chronicles 7:14, highlighting the importance of humility, prayer, and repentance for receiving God's blessings. He emphasizes that humility, as demonstrated by King Solomon, is essential in acknowledging God's sovereignty. Persistent prayer, as shown by Daniel, is crucial for building a deeper re…
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In week one of our new collection of talks entitled, "Judah", our Student Pastor, Sawyer Wilson preaches about Biblical stewardship, highlighting the importance of taking care of what’s right in front of us, just as Jesus would. Drawing from 1 and 2 Chronicles, the sermon illustrates the parallels between the story of Israel and our own lives and w…
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In week four of "Superior", Pastor Samson Pastor preaches on Paul’s letter to Titus, which provides instructions for establishing church leadership in Crete. He stresses the importance of living lives that reflect the gospel, making it appealing to others through our actions and integrity. He also highlights the need for daily renewal by the Holy S…
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In week three of Superior, Pastor Rodney preaches about the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, like Gideon and David, who exemplified unwavering trust in God. He highlights the triumphs and costs of faith and emphasizes that faith involves trusting and obeying God despite uncertainties. We are encouraged to be the foundation of faith for others, drawin…
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In week two of "Superior", Pastor Rodney preaches about "Growing Up in Christ" which emphasizes Jesus as the superior High Priest, sinless and eternal, offering us a permanent solution for sin. He focuses on the importance of spiritual growth, urging us to mature in our faith beyond the basics. Pastor stresses the importance of learning from suffer…
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In week one of "Superior", Pastor Rodney focuses on the superiority of Jesus Christ as emphasized in Hebrews 1. He shows us that Jesus, being God's Son, radiates God's glory, sustains all creation, and cleansed us from our sins, taking a place of honor at God's right hand. He emphasizes that faith must be active and not merely a means to an end. He…
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In week four of "Be Glad", Pastor Samson preaches from Psalm 80 where the people of Israel cry out for God's grace and restoration after facing the consequences of their sins. They acknowledge their abandonment of God, which has led to their suffering and loss. He illustrates how the psalmist uses three metaphors to describe the relationship betwee…
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In week three of "Be Glad", Pastor Rodney preaches from Psalm 78, where we see the importance of remembering and listening to God's instructions. He highlights the necessity of passing down stories of God's deeds and miracles to future generations, ensuring they set their hope anew on God and avoid the mistakes of their ancestors. This message show…
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In week two of “Be Glad”, Pastor Samson examines Psalm 72, a psalm of Solomon that envisions an ideal king who embodies justice, peace, and dominion. He emphasizes that while Solomon's reign was prosperous, it ultimately fell short of the psalm's high aspirations, pointing us to Jesus Christ, the true King who fulfills these ideals perfectly. Unlik…
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In week one of our new collection of talks, “Be Glad”, Pastor Rodney encourages us to find joy in God despite life's challenges. Drawing from the story of the Ark of the LORD's return and Psalms 68, we as believers are to rejoice in God's presence regardless of circumstances. True joy is not dependent on feelings or external factors but is rooted i…
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In week five "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney reflects on Hannah's story from 1 Samuel 1, highlighting her barrenness and distress, yet her steadfast faith in prayer. He emphasizes the qualities of honest, humble, and hopeful prayers, urging us all to surrender to God's will. Hannah's vow to dedicate her son, Samuel, to the Lord demonstrates the co…
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In week four of "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney preaches from Daniel 3, the familiar story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and the fiery furnace. In his sermon, he emphasizes the importance of choosing to live faithfully in the world, not isolating or imitating it, but rather infiltrating it with the light of Jesus. Pastor also highlights the s…
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In week three of "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney uses the story of Esther to illustrate how God can turn impossible situations around for your good and His glory. He discusses how Esther's obedience, patience in preparation, and courage to act played crucial roles in her story, showing that opportunities from God are often disguised as obstacles t…
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In week two of "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Samson preaches from Joshua 10, the story of the sun standing still, to illustrate a deeper message. Despite Gibeon's deceptive treaty with Israel, when surrounding kingdoms attacked them, Joshua honored the covenant and defended them. This act, born out of a previous misstep, demonstrated obedience to God. …
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In week one of our new collection of talks, "Unlikely Heroes", Pastor Rodney discusses the story of Joshua and his preparation to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. He emphasizes three key points: serving, believing, and receiving. Joshua's preparation involved serving Moses for over 40 years, showing commitment and contentment in his role…
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Celebrating our resurrected King, Pastor Rodney preaches about the significance of the veil tearing in the Temple, symbolizing the end of separation between God and people through Jesus Christ. Sacrifices in the Old Testament symbolized the need for a perfect sacrifice, fulfilled in Jesus where He is presented as the sinless Savior who died and ros…
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In week three of "In the Desert", Pastor Rodney discusses hypocrisy, focusing on Jesus's entry into Jerusalem and his subsequent weeping over the city. He illustrates the danger of putting on a false front, acting one way externally but being different internally. We are encouraged to examine our hearts and actions, ensuring we align with our profe…
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In week two of "In the Desert", Pastor Christian delves into the topic of complaining, drawing from the biblical account of the Israelites in the desert. He shares a personal experience of complaining, highlighting how easily we complain about things we once prayed for. His sermon explores the reasons for complaining, such as hardships and negative…
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In week one of our new collection of talks, "In the Desert", Pastor Samson explores the patterns of behavior exhibited by the Israelites in Numbers 11, which prevented them from entering the promised land. These patterns include complaining, a lack of trust in God, and a longing for their past in Egypt. Moses, though a mediator, was unable to chang…
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Our final day of Revival welcomes our friend, Mercy Lokulutu, from Dallas, TX. Preaching from Luke 14, Mercy shows us the power of our thoughts and how it can affect our destiny, whether we realize it or not. Being transformed by the renewing of our mind goes beyond replacing a negative thought with a positive one, but by thinking about ourselves l…
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Night three of Revival welcomes Pastor Faith Cho from Mosaic Covenant Church in Paramus, NJ. Preaching from II Samuel 6, she shows how the mysteries of God should make us want to go deeper in His word, seek after Him more, and use it as an open door to His presence. We have to move from disappointment to revival and that cannot be done until we abi…
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Day two of Revival welcomes Pastor Chet Pete of Elevation Church in University City, NC. Using the story of God promising Abraham and Sarah a child, he illustrates how the lies we believe can affect our destiny. We must not allow our limitations, insecurities, or experiences dictate and overshadow the promises God has made to us. Because He is in u…
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Opening our Revival experiences is Pastor Greg Ford of One Church in Columbus, OH. He brings a powerful and timely word from the book of Genesis, using Abraham as an example of why we can't let our minds convince us that going beyond the familiar, to follow the purpose God has laid out for us, is something we cannot handle. We must pray, process, a…
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In the eighth and final week of “Life After the Garden”, Pastor Rodney encourages us to go "Beyond Belief" by seeking a deeper experience of God's presence. Preaching from the book of Exodus, he emphasizes surrender, sacrifice, and obedience, warning us against seeking comfort over growth. As you listen, begin to realize, position, and practice God…
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In week 7 of Life After the Garden, Pastor Rodney delves into the theme of "presence," using Exodus 33 as a focal point where Moses seeks assurance of God's companionship. He highlights the difference between God's omnipresence and His manifest presence, emphasizing the transformative power of the latter. Through this message, we see the human tend…
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In today's message, Pastor Rodney preaches from Exodus 15 and talks about the importance of singing new songs unto the Lord, highlighting God's unfailing love and urging us to worship even in challenging times. He shows us that the measure of a God-honoring song is singing BEFORE seeing results. As you listen, consider what a new song of praise mig…
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In part two of Pastor Rodney's message from last week, "Keeping the Dream Alive", he continues to unpack the story of Joseph and how the Lord was with him through troubled times. Pastor encourages us to focus on making others a success and not becoming discouraged if reciprocation is not immediate, because God sees and remembers. We must be despera…
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In week four of “Life After the Garden”, Pastor Rodney dives into God's purpose for humanity, highlighting that God's dreams will always surpass individual aspirations. He uses Joseph's story in Genesis to illustrate how he preserved his God-given dream despite challenges, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the Lord's presence. Pastor warns …
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In week three of "Life After the Garden", Pastor Samson brings the Word from Genesis 28 where we find Jacob, who was in a difficult place in life, have a dream that changes the entire trajectory of his life and his relationship with God. Pastor Samson challenges us to take hold of the dreams God gives us, not seek to "get" or understand God but sim…
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In week two of Life After the Garden, Pastor Rodney encourages us to have a deeply intimate relationship with God, highlighting the importance of aligning our lives with His will and ways. He stresses the significance of warning others who may stray from this path and emphasizes the role of faith in drawing closer to God. We are encouraged to prior…
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In week one of Life After the Garden, Pastor Clint Smith highlights how we reflect God's image and emphasizes the significance of relationships, both with God and others, for spiritual growth. He encourages daily scripture reading for a close relationship with God, engagement in community for spiritual development, and following the Holy Spirit's g…
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