Faith Church Audio Podcast

Happiness comes and happiness goes. But, the joy of the Lord is our constant STRENGTH. Pastor David reminds us that we can get happy in the same pants we got mad in. • Take a NAP! • PET a dog! • WATCH a movie! • Eat a CUPCAKE! Jesus died to give us life. JOY is His gift that keeps on giving! Scriptures: Galatians 5:22, Luke 2:10, Nehemiah 8:10

What does it really mean to be created in the image of God? Pastor Obed teaches that we are the SEED of God, designed to reflect His image. - We have instructions within us. - We carry a divine assignment. - We have the abundance to carry it out.   - God is the Ultimate Multiplier! We did not choose Him… He chose us! Hear his Word, pray it, sow it, and continue to say it until you SEE it! Scriptur...

Ever feel like you’re stuck, waiting for the right opportunity? Pastor David shares how God’s ready to take us to a new level. We’ve already been given the key to take authority over every area of our life, but we have to follow His direction to get there. • Isaiah 22:22 • Mark 9:23-24; 14-29 • God’s blessings follow obedience • The only way to starve fear is to feed faith • Old keys won’t open ne...

Reaping a harvest requires vision, effort, and patience. Pastor Nicole encourages us to trust God, stay consistent, and our harvest will create generational blessings! • RECOGNIZE your harvest and the opportunity to impact others. • Harvest is HARD work! • DON’T give up on your harvest. • Relax and know that your harvest is ASSURED! Rejoice and celebrate God’s provision. Your harvest is closer tha...

Do you know someone who’s battling cancer? Pastor Nicole shares her personal strategies to detoxify your body and fortify your health. • What to eat… what NOT to eat. • WHY buy organic? • VITAMINS and supplements to take. • The power of having a POSITIVE mindset. Key Scriptures: Psalm 103:5, Proverbs 13:2, Genesis 1:29, Genesis 9:3, Philippians 4:8-9

What if the foods we’re told are healthy are keeping us from true healing? In part 3 of The Mind-Gut Connection series, Pastor David breaks down the surprising facts about nutrition and health. • Hosea 4:6 • John 8:32 • 3 John 1:2 • Ephesians 4:22 • Our health is in our hands • What we don’t know holds us back • Convenient and fast can actually shorten our lives

In Part 2 of his teaching on “The Mind-Gut Connection,” Pastor David reveals more Biblical insights on nutrition and how we can HONOR God by honoring our own bodies (The Temple of the Holy Spirit). • Key Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hosea 4:6 • We are what we EAT! • How we treat our bodies affects us physically and spiritually. • Immediate gratification leads to long-term health problems.

Imagine waking up every day full of energy and feeling amazing. In week 1 of our new series, The Mind-Gut Connection, Pastor David gives us practical tips to improve our gut health and live a long, healthy life. • Hosea 4:6 • John 8:33 • Psalm 103:5 • 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 • Giving our body what it needs allows us to heal faster • Having the right information gives us power

No matter what our past looks like, we’re not defined by it! Pastor Nicole shares four powerful steps to help us let go of guilt and shame, so we can step into our calling with confidence. • Romans 8:28 • John 3:16-17 • Romans 8:1-2 • God chooses the least qualified • Our calling is still valid, and it’s time to fulfill it God’s grace means our future is incredible, no matter our past!

Are we truly going after God with our whole heart? Pastor David explores key questions to help us evaluate where we are in our walk with God and how to embrace the new blessings He wants to bring into our lives. • Luke 5:37-38 • Ezekiel 36:26 • Are we prioritizing God or the world? • God wants to do something new, but we need a new mindset • Safe will never make us great • Don't stop dreaming, you...

Would you like to have an amazing finish to your year? Pastor Paul Taylor teaches us the importance of paying attention to the voice of God, in order to receive all that He has for us. • Pay attention to your PACE. • Pay attention to God’s PRESENCE. • Pay attention in your PAIN. We’d love to have God show up in our lives in some big and powerful way. But, God is subtle. We have to pay close attent...

Do you feel weighed down by life’s challenges? Remember, you’re not alone. Pastor David encourages us to stop trying to fix everything ourselves and allow God to lighten our load. · You don’t have to handle this alone. · Lean on Him when you’re under pressure · Surround yourself with the right people. Face it… life isn’t easy! But, with God by your side, you can overcome any obstacles. Let go of y...

When we’re feeling stuck in life, there’s a way to get through the clutter. Pastor David teaches us how God starts moving when we start doing the best we can. * Hebrews 4:12 * 1 John 3:20 * Proverbs 4:23 * Every step towards order is a step toward changing our life * We can change things right away before we get comfortable with our bad decisions

Every opportunity has its difficulties. And, every difficulty has its opportunities. Pastor David demonstrates the POWER we have to bulldoze our way past any obstacles. Embrace the challenge and FLIP the switch! · Obstacles are just new OPPORTUNITIES! · Problems are your next PROMOTION! · What happened TO you… is actually happening FOR you! Learn how to build a better life because you’re called fo...

Did you know God wants to bless us? Pastor David reminds us that when we have the right motive, God can do more than we ever imagined! * Acts 5:1-6 * Mark 12:42-44 * Deuteronomy 8:18 * Proverbs 10:22 * God looks at the motive behind our giving * Sacrifices now set up an investment for our future The abundant life means having the resources to do all God has called us to do!

Research shows that people who attend church, regularly, are happier and have a lower instance of depression. Pastor David teaches the importance ofbeing a part of your local church. · Church offers a sense of friendship and community. · Church offers spiritual and mental healing. · You won’t need a church… until you really NEED a church! Get in the habit of going to church. If it’s not a big deal...

Feeling trapped by rejection or worry of what people think of us stops today. Nona Jones teaches us how to see rejection as the training ground for our purpose. * 1 Samuel 16:5-13 * 1 Samuel 17:32-37 * 2 Timothy 4:9 * When doors close, start asking God where He’s positioning us * We don’t have to force ourselves anywhere; God knows where we are and where He’s going to take us

The world out there is EVIL! But, Pastor David reminds us that The Holy Spirit is already out ahead of us, covering us with God’s CLOUD of protection. · You don’t have to understand His plan. · Your Father God will never leave you. · So, if The Holy Spirit says move… then move! Trust God’s timing… even when you have no idea where you’re going. The more you depend on The Holy Spirit… the BETTER you...

Do you have a short FUSE that’s only hurting yourself? Pastor David teaches how to let go of any rage and bitterness. · Don’t hang out with HOTHEADS! · Anger can DESTROY your life! · Stop carrying around all that DYNAMITE on the inside! A moment of patience can prevent a lifetime of regret! You might be disgraced if you don’t put anger in its place. Find out what triggers you before you get LIT!

Have you done things, in the past, that you’re not very proud of? The enemy will try to shame, frame, and defame you. But, Pastor David reminds us that God ‘s grace and forgiveness is MORE than enough. · We’re saved by grace, even though we don’t DESERVE it. · Works WON’T make God love us any more than He already does. · It’s His grace and NOTHING else! His unlimited grace is not based on WHAT you...

You are NOT a mistake! You are God’s child; in whom He is well pleased! Pastor David teaches us that even if our earthly father was “missing in action,” we are worthy of our Heavenly Father’s love! 1. Recognize your “father wounds.” 2. Understand the impact of lack of affirmation. 3. Find your true identity in Jesus! Get a real revelation of God’s LOVE. What your earthly father lacked… your Heaven...

Is your happiness “firing on all cylinders?” Pastor David drives his jeep on stage to encourage us to check under our hood for problems that may have us stalled. · Do you have an addiction to break? · Shame or trauma from your past? · Unresolved conflict? Don’t just isolate yourself in your pain. Be honest and start making a few minor adjustments. If you need help, get help from a small group. Wha...

Ready to break free from negative mindsets and runaway thoughts? Pastor Austin gives us four steps to take control of our thoughts and finally get rid of those mind minions. • Philippians 4:8 • 2 Corinthians 10:5 • Romans 3:23 • Philippians 4:13 • Luke 10:19 • We’ve been given the authority to kick negative thoughts out of our minds • We need to address what we’re filling our mind with • Where we...

We can take back control of our lives. Pastor David gives us simple steps to change our mindset and overcome everything trying to hold us back. * John 10:10 * 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 * 1 John 1:9 * Romans 12:2 * Judges 6:1 * We can set ourselves up for emotional healing * Dealing with the root of our internal problems we can fix our problems externally

Nobody’s perfect! We all have regrets about dumb stuff we’ve done in the past. Pastor David teaches how we can overcome shame and learn to make better decisions in the future. · Don’t keep living in your past. · Stop rehearsing your regret. · Refuse to identify with shame. Everybody makes mistakes. But, God is a loving God. Forgive yourself and don’t allow regret to anchor you to the past, anymore...