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The Words That You Speak Matter | Spill Over Week 3 Words have power—they can build or break lives. In Week 3 of Spill Over: Live from God’s Heart, a hilarious bath overflow story ([00:00:23]) shows how your heart’s contents spill through your words. Drawing from Proverbs 18:21, learn to choose encouragement over criticism to transform relationships ([00:32:14]). Fill your heart with God’s love an...

Why Active Listening Is Important | Listen to Love Better | Spill Over Week 2 Ever feel like you're talking but not connecting? In Week 2 of Spill Over: Live from God’s Heart, explore why active listening is key to showing love and unlocking deeper connections. The speaker shares real struggles with distraction and self-focus, offering practical tips to listen without planning replies or jumping t...

How to Let God’s Love Overflow in Your Life In this episode, we explore the profound relationship between what fills our lives and how it spills over to impact others. Using tangible examples and personal testimonies, the discussion delves into the concept that nothing ever remains empty and that our connections, especially with Christ, deeply influence what we can pour out into the world. The scr...

Legacy of a Godly Father | Father’s Day 2025 Celebrate Father’s Day with this powerful message on godly fatherhood! Learn how fathers, granddads, uncles, spiritual fathers, and solo-parenting moms leave a legacy through presence and love, not perfection ([00:00:00]). God chose you to lead with faith ([00:00:59]). Small acts like praying or encouraging ([00:10:46]) spread Jesus’ hope ([00:11:30])....

How to Hear God’s Voice with SOAP Devotions | Unpacking SOAP 2025 Join Kevin to learn how SOAP devotions (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) help you hear God’s voice and transform your faith ([00:00:00]). Through surrender and the Holy Spirit, grow closer to God’s design in community ([00:36:16]). Echoing the “Unusual” series’ call to live differently with character, love, peace, and jo...

How to Live a Christian Life According to the Bible | Unusual – A Peculiar People In the final “Unusual” series episode, Anita joins Kev, Pauline, Phil, and Meagan to share how to live a Christian life rooted in the Bible (1 Peter 2:9). From character and unconditional love to peace and joy, discover kingdom values that set Jesus followers apart. Learn to apply these through community and servanth...

Joy vs Happiness in the Bible: What's the Difference? | Unusual – A Peculiar People In this “Unusual” series episode, Meagan Greenway unpacks the difference between joy and happiness as God’s “peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9). Unlike fleeting happiness, biblical joy—rooted in Jesus’ sacrifice ([00:42:03])—shines in chaos ([00:01:58]). Through Meagan’s love for laughter ([00:02:23]) and calls to prai...

Finding Peace and Purpose | Unusual – A Peculiar People In this “Unusual” series episode, Phil Rourke reveals how peace and purpose make us God’s “peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9). From peacemaking as a concreter ([00:02:48]) to Jesus’ call to shine (Matthew 5:13-16 [00:25:26]), discover how God’s peace transforms chaos. Take one step, like prayer ([00:25:02]), to build character and love like Jesus...

What Does Unconditional Love Mean? Be Peculiar! | Unusual – A Peculiar People In this “Unusual” series episode, Pauline Hatch explores what unconditional love means as God’s “peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9). Jesus’ compassion for the woman caught in adultery (John 8:1-11 [00:07:24]) and a Christian’s hug to a Satanic church leader ([00:19:58]) reveal love’s power to transform (1 Corinthians 13 [00:...

Build Your Character on These Foundations | Unusual – A Peculiar People In the “Unusual” series kickoff, Kevin Thomas shows how to build character on God’s foundations, making us His “peculiar people” (1 Peter 2:9 [00:07:06]). Through David’s humility, Daniel’s integrity, and Joseph’s faithfulness ([00:11:51 - 00:18:31]), learn to live, love, and serve differently with love, joy, and patience ([00...

In this powerful clip from the "For" series, Michelle shares how anyone can serve Jesus by discovering their God-given gifts ([00:26:04]). Feeling you have nothing to offer? Ask God, “What have I got?” ([00:26:43]) and see how small acts, like Jesus washing the disciples’ feet (John 13:4-5 [00:00:19]), transform lives. Start serving today! Perfect for anyone seeking practical faith. Chapters 00:00...

Welcome to the second episode of our "For" series with Kevin Thomas. Kevin challenges us to live Spirit-led, loving others through action, not excuses ([00:05:21]). Through John 13:34 ([00:02:22]), Luke 14 ([00:06:44]), and Zacchaeus’ story in Luke 19 ([00:13:46]), he shows how Jesus prioritized people over convenience ([00:18:07]). Anita’s outreach to a dying woman ([00:20:41]) and a mother’s org...

Welcome to the first episode of our new "For" series, "Compassion Does," with Ruth Arnold. Ruth shares a heartfelt story of helping a 90-year-old woman at Target ([00:01:51]), revealing how God’s nudges lead us to see and act with compassion. Using John 3:16 ([00:11:42]) and the Parable of the Good Samaritan ([00:18:11]), she shows how Jesus’ kinetic love moved toward the hurting ([00:05:37]). Rut...

Join Len Bradley in the final Week 4 of "God Never Said That" as he tackles the myth: “It doesn’t matter what you believe, as long as you’re sincere.” Through John 14:6, Len highlights Jesus’ exclusive claim as the way, truth, and life, contrasting other religions like Buddhism and Islam. Citing Proverbs 14:12, he warns of eternal consequences and urges faith in Christ over mere sincerity. With st...

Join Talor Thompson in Week 3 of the "God Never Said That" series as he debunks the myth: “God wants you to be happy.” Using 1 John 2:15-17, Talor explains how chasing worldly happiness leads to idolatry and discontent. Through 1 Peter 1:15-16, he urges seeking holiness, which fosters contentedness and lasting joy. With engaging examples like a Slido poll on happiness, Talor shows how God’s call t...

Join Meagan in Week 2 of the “God Never Said That” series as she debunks the myth: “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” Through 1 Corinthians 10:13, Meagan explains God offers a way out of temptation, not a challenge-free life. Stories of Gideon, Moses, Esther, and Jesus reveal how struggles teach us to rely on God’s presence and power, becoming lighthouses for others. Perfect for those...

Kick off the “God Never Said That” series with Simon Brown as he debunks the myth: “It doesn’t matter what I do, as long as I don’t hurt anyone.” Exploring sin as “missing the mark,” Simon challenges cultural tolerance of harmful behaviors, using 1 John 1:8 and Romans 6:23. Learn how all unforgiven sin separates us from God, but Jesus offers freedom through confession and grace. Perfect for anyone...

Join Ruth Arnold in the “Making Space” series as she reveals how prayer transforms us, not just our circumstances. Sharing a rained-out Christmas event story, Ruth explores praying with faith when outcomes disappoint. Through Philippians 4:6-7 and the bold faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, she shows how persistent prayer brings God’s peace, builds relationship, and aligns our hearts with H...

Dive into the “Making Space” series with Kevin Thomas as he explores spirit-led prayer as a transformative connection to God. Sharing personal stories and a powerful testimony, Kevin reveals how the Holy Spirit peels back life’s layers to align our hearts with God’s will, bringing supernatural peace. Inspired by John 15 and Romans 8, learn to make space for Jesus through prayer and SOAP Devotions....

Welcome to the first episode of our "Making Space" series, where Anita Rossow redefines prayer as a heartfelt conversation with God, not a ritual. Sharing her journey from dread to joyful reunion, Anita reveals how prayer became a lifeline during a high school crisis. Learn how to make space for God through gratitude, intercession, and SOAP Devotions, inspired by Acts, John 15, and Moses’ friendsh...

Join us for an uplifting episode as Kevin Thomas unpacks the transformative SOAP devotions method—Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer—centered around our church’s latest baptism ceremony! Discover how to deepen your connection with God, stay focused on Jesus amidst life’s storms, and grow spiritually through this simple yet profound practice. Featuring insights from Pastor Wayne Cero and a...

Celebrate Easter with us in this final episode of "Investigating Jesus"! Pauline reflects on the profound significance of Jesus’ resurrection, revealing a God who sees us as lost sheep worth finding. From the cross to the empty tomb, discover how Jesus’ love and triumph over death offer hope, freedom, and new life for all of us. Watch to see what God really thinks of you—and how it changes everyth...

In this episode of "Investigating Jesus," Ruth shares a childhood story of betrayal and the challenge of forgiveness, leading into the powerful account of Jesus’ crucifixion in Luke 23. Despite unimaginable pain, Jesus prays, “Father, forgive them,” revealing a God who sees us as lost or found, not good or bad. We’re invited to live with daily surrender, forgiveness, and love—choosing to follow, n...

In this episode of "Investigating Jesus," we dive into Luke 15’s parable of the lost son, exploring how to live with purpose by rejecting self-righteousness and embracing compassion. Jesus reveals a God who sees us as lost or found, not good or bad, through a father’s extravagant love for his wayward son. Join us to reflect on reconnecting with God and making a difference through love, not judgmen...

In this episode of "Investigating Jesus," we explore a 2,000-year-old challenge to do more with your life. A radical preacher in Luke 3 calls out everyone—from leaders to soldiers—to live with purpose, not just belief. His message preps the world for something bigger and challenges us to ask daily, “What should I do?” Let’s take action and make an impact, starting with communities like the Gold Co...