Living Word Family Church

ABOUT THIS MESSAGE This message was originally presented as Part 1 of the The Kingdom series. You can find more messages https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsZjWfUTDxblNR0bDDEkZIETy0USy3BNb&si=IsXh0tyCfN7oKfzt Discover how God's Kingdom works and why Jesus said the path to greatness begins with serving others. In the opening message of The Kingdom, Micah unpacks one of Jesus' most life...

How do you rebuild trust after emotional distance, repeated arguments, and years of frustration? Discover biblical principles for stronger communication, healthier relationships, and lasting marriage restoration. Using themes from Couples Getaway, this message reveals why many marriages struggle, how pain often hides beneath criticism and silence, and what God teaches about rebuilding connection t...

Life's storms are inevitable—but collapse doesn't have to be. In this final message of the Storyteller series, Kendall Honeycutt unpacks Jesus' Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders from Matthew 7. Discover why hearing God's Word isn't enough and how applying it creates a foundation strong enough to withstand life's challenges. Whether you're facing uncertainty, loss, relationship struggles or...

How do we balance God’s grace with His judgment? In this powerful message from the Storyteller series, discover how Jesus taught both truth and mercy through the Parable of the Net. Micah explores Matthew 13 and the tension between God’s wide invitation and the reality of eternity. Learn why our role isn’t to judge people—but to faithfully cast the net with compassion, courage and truth. God’s inv...

Is following Jesus really worth the cost? In this life-changing sermon, Pastor Micah explores how fear of loss keeps people from fully surrendering to God—and why the Kingdom of Heaven is worth more than anything we could ever give up. Through Jesus’ parables in Matthew 13, this message challenges us to stop living halfway surrendered and fully trust God with every area of life. Key takeaways from...

What happens when we focus on everyone else’s flaws but ignore our own? Jesus gives a powerful warning about judgment and hypocrisy. In Speck & The Log, we explore Matthew 7 and Romans 2 to uncover how judgment can blind us while God’s kindness leads us to repentance. This message will help you identify blind spots, embrace humility, and walk in grace toward yourself and others. Understand the...

How do Christians respond to people they disagree with? What did Jesus teach about judgment, grace, and truth? In this powerful message from our Storyteller series, Pastor Micah unpacks the Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds in Matthew 13 and shows us how to live in a divided world without losing our witness. In a culture full of conflict, canceling, and division, Jesus calls us to something radic...

Hidden sin, secret struggles, and destructive patterns can quietly take control of your life—but God offers freedom. In this powerful message, discover how confession, community, and truth break the cycle and lead to real transformation. In Part 4 of the Breaking Patterns series, we uncover how what stays hidden grows stronger—and how bringing it into the light leads to healing and freedom in Chri...

Break free from old habits, strongholds, and patterns through Christ. Discover how to live as a new creation and walk in true spiritual transformation. God didn’t call you to improve your life—He called you to transform it. In this message from our Breaking Patterns series, we explore what it truly means to become a new creation in Christ and how to actively walk in that identity. Through practica...

Faith isn’t waiting for fear to disappear—it’s choosing to move anyway. This biblical message will help you overcome excuses and walk in obedience. In this powerful message from Breaking Patterns, we look at how fear disguises itself as logic, timing or responsibility. Through Moses’ story, you’ll discover that God doesn’t call the qualified—He equips those who obey.• How fear disguises itself as...

Ever wondered why you keep falling into the same habits, fears or reactions? This biblical message reveals how hidden thought patterns shape your life—and how to break them through Christ. This Easter at Family Church, learn how the resurrection doesn’t just change eternity—it changes how you live today. Discover how to interrupt destructive thinking and step into a renewed life. The science and S...

God uses ordinary people to tell an extraordinary story of redemption, purpose and hope. This biblical message reveals God’s desire for relationship and your role in His mission. In this message from Family Church, Jeremy Porras unpacks how God chose us, paid the cost for us and invites us into a life of purpose. You’ll discover how His love transforms your identity and calls you to reach others w...

Jesus already won the battle, and His victory gives you spiritual authority today. This biblical sermon will show you how to stop living defeated and start walking in freedom through the Name of Jesus. In the final message of The Name series, we answer a critical question: If Jesus already won, why do so many believers still feel defeated? Through powerful biblical truth and real-life illustration...

The Name of Jesus carries power—but how do we actually experience it in our daily lives? In this message from The Name series, we explore a powerful spiritual truth: authority flows through alignment. Many believers know the right words to pray but still struggle to see change. The difference often comes down to surrender, faith and alignment with Jesus’ authority. Using the story of the Roman cen...

The Name of Jesus carries authority, power and victory for every believer. Discover how to use the Name of Jesus with faith and authority in your daily life. In Week 2 of our series, we explore what Scripture teaches about the authority believers have through the Name of Jesus. Many Christians believe Jesus has power, but forget that He has authorized us to act in His Name. This message will encou...

The Name of Jesus carries divine authority, spiritual power and victory for every believer. This biblical sermon will show you how to pray and stand in confidence through the authority of Jesus’ Name. What if we’ve been using the Name of Jesus as a closing phrase instead of the highest authority in heaven and earth? In Part 1 of The Name series, we uncover what Scripture reveals about the authorit...

Insecurity doesn’t just affect you — it affects your marriage. How you see yourself determines how you love your spouse. In this powerful conclusion to the In Focus series, we explore how distorted identity leads to defensiveness, withdrawal and broken connection. The enemy doesn’t have to destroy your marriage — he only has to distort your identity. In this message, you’ll learn: Why self-image i...

Your identity in Christ defines your future. This biblical message explores new creation life, spiritual healing and the power of words. Guest speaker Rod Allison teaches how Jesus restored the blind man’s sight in stages and what that means for us today. When we stop seeing from a worldly point of view and embrace who we are in Christ, clarity replaces confusion. At Family Church, we’re building...

We don’t get the marriage we want—we get the one we see. This week, Pastor Micah uncovers how internal pictures from our past shape our present relationships——and how God offers a better vision. Marriage struggles often start in the mind, not just in the marriage. In this week’s message, Pastor Micah shares a powerful story and a biblical principle from Romans 12 to help you renovate your mindset...

Marriage doesn’t usually fail overnight—it erodes slowly when vision fades. In this message, Pastor Micah uses vivid imagery from North Carolina’s beaches to show how a lack of covenant vision can silently weaken even strong marriages. This message is for anyone—married, engaged, or preparing for marriage—who wants to build a relationship that thrives on purpose, not just feelings. Discover the hi...

Unanswered prayers can shake our faith and silence our prayers. But Jesus taught us that persistence isn't a flaw—it’s the key. In this powerful final message in the Teach Us to Pray series, Micah shares why God is not annoyed by your repeated prayers—He’s honored by them. Discover how Jesus redefined what persistence in prayer looks like Learn why silence doesn’t mean absence Find new courage to...

Prayer isn’t meant to be another obligation—it’s an invitation into relationship. In this message at Family Church, we explore how Jesus modeled prayer as a lifestyle and taught His disciples to pray from connection, not performance. Walking through the Lord’s Prayer line by line, this teaching shows how prayer shapes our relationship with God as Father, King, Provider, Redeemer and Protector. Why...

Most of us learned to pray by asking for things—but that’s not how it started. Prayer was meant to be relational, not transactional. In this powerful message, Pastor Micah challenges us to rethink prayer and take one week to simply be with God—no requests, just relationship. Discover why relational prayer is key to spiritual growth Break the cycle of mechanical, "me-first" prayers Learn...

Why does prayer sometimes feel powerful, and other times pointless? If you've ever felt let down by unanswered prayers, you're not alone. In part one of 4 Secrets to Powerful Prayer , Pastor Micah challenges our understanding of prayer and reveals how aligning with God’s heart—not just His hand—unlocks breakthrough. Discover why even “faith-filled” prayers can go unanswered Learn how motives impac...

What if your breakthrough is waiting in the deep end? True faith starts when we leave the shallow, comfortable places of life. In this powerful year-end message, Pastor Micah challenges us to move beyond passive living into bold, God-dependent faith. Discover how comfort can keep you stuck—and how stepping out of the boat changes everything. Learn how peace and passivity are not the sameIdentify t...