Mitchell Berean Church - Podcast

In times of war, one of the most important questions is this: Who has the greater power? If you were entering a battle, you would want to know that the strength behind you far exceeds the strength of the enemy before you. The reality is that we, too, are in a battle. Scripture reminds us that we are engaged in a spiritual war against the kingdom of darkness. That raises an important question: Do w...

The question of evil is one of the most difficult questions Christians face. As we look at the brokenness of the world around us, it is easy to become discouraged and wonder what God is doing. Like the psalmist in Psalm 13, we may find ourselves crying out, "How long, O Lord?" At times, it can seem as though the world is spinning out of control, leaving us to wonder where God is at work in the mid...

Have you ever paused to consider all that God has graciously given you? Every day, we are surrounded by countless blessings—from the basic needs He faithfully provides to the simple gift of waking up each morning. Scripture reminds us that "every good and perfect gift is from above" (James 1:17). When we reflect on God's goodness and generosity, how should we respond? Last week, we saw the psalmis...

When hard times come in life, where do you run for comfort? Trials and seasons of sorrow are an inevitable part of living in a broken world. At any given moment, we are either coming out of a difficult season, walking through one, or heading toward one. In those moments, how we view God and respond to His truth will shape our faith and determine whether we truly lean on Him in times of trouble. As...

Have you ever had a moment when you read an amazing book, listened to a masterfully composed song, or watched a movie that completely captivated your attention and kept you on the edge of your seat? When we encounter beautifully crafted works of art, we cannot help but be drawn into them and experience the range of emotions they evoke. Why is that? Why are we so captivated by certain lyrics or so...

David Messed up. He messed up really bad! The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the really ugly episodes in the Old Testament. Just like David, the holes we dig for ourselves can seem too much to overcome. It’s easy to feel like we are beyond God’s reach. David was clearly at that point. He had worked extremely hard to cover sin after sin. Psalm 51 is David’s response to this moment. It is hi...

Jesus never hid the cost of following Him. When He called fishermen from the shores of Galilee, His invitation was more than “come believe in Me.” It was, “Follow Me, and I will send you out…” Following Jesus meant leaving comfort behind, stepping into the work of ministry, and learning to trust Him through pruning, sacrifice, rejection, and perseverance. The same invitation still stands today. In...

Discipleship is part of the DNA and heart of Mitchell Berean! It is deeply rooted in our history and remains one of the primary areas we feel called to emphasize as a church. While this is true of many healthy churches, when we look at the emphasis of Scripture, it becomes clear that discipleship is one of the central callings of the Christian life throughout the New Testament. Yet even with this...

When most people hear the word “missions,” they immediately think about someone traveling overseas to reach unreached people groups with the gospel. While that is absolutely part of missions, the New Testament also shows us another side of it — a church that faithfully encourages, supports, prays for, and walks alongside those who have been sent out. In Philippians 4, Paul rejoices because the chu...

In Ephesians 4:11–16, we see a picture of the Church growing into maturity, each part doing its work, built up in love. And in Ephesians 2:10, we’re reminded that we were created for good works that God prepared beforehand. Missions isn’t something we add on—it’s what naturally flows out when we are living as we were designed. The question is: are we functioning the way God intended? Are we sendin...

Every day we’re being shaped—by voices, headlines, conversations, and experiences. Without realizing it, our perspective is constantly shifting, like a small boat caught in waves with no anchor. And what’s most concerning is how easy it has become—even for the church—to live this way. We feel the instability, the confusion, the pull of competing "truths"… but what if the problem isn’t the noise ar...

For 40 days after the resurrection, Jesus kept showing up. Again and again. To individuals, to groups… even to over 500 people at once. Some worshiped. Some doubted. All of them were trying to make sense of one overwhelming reality—Jesus is alive. But the story doesn’t end with an empty tomb… it leads to a throne. This weekend, we’re leaning into a powerful truth: Jesus isn’t just the risen Savior...

This Easter weekend, we step into the tension of a story we all know—but often don’t fully feel. At Christmas, we celebrated “With Us”— Emmanuel! God drawing near in Jesus. But on Good Friday, everything shifts. In John 18–19, we walk through the betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus and see a wide range of responses: rejection, fear, indifference, and even quiet faith. What happens when the O...

This Easter weekend, we step into the tension of a story we all know—but often don’t fully feel. At Christmas, we celebrated “With Us”— Emmanuel! God drawing near in Jesus. But on Good Friday, everything shifts. In John 18–19, we walk through the betrayal, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus and see a wide range of responses: rejection, fear, indifference, and even quiet faith. What happens when the O...

This Sunday, we step into one of the most powerful and tension-filled moments in the life of Jesus—the Triumphal Entry. As news spreads that He has raised Lazarus from the dead, the crowds begin to swell with awe and expectation… while opposition quietly intensifies with deadly intent. Some are ready to crown Him as King, others are determined to see Him crucified. In this moment, one truth become...

This weekend, we’re diving into what it really means to know Jesus as the Good Shepherd. In John 10, Jesus draws a powerful contrast between false leaders who use and burden people—and Himself as the One who leads, protects, and gives life. He doesn’t trap people in religion… He is the Gate to freedom, the Shepherd who calls His sheep by name, and the One who leads them into something better. But...

Philippians begins with an incredible expression of thankfulness from Paul and Timothy. Philippians 1:3–6 “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this: that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus...

There are a lot of things in life I just don’t understand—car parts, dance moves… and sometimes the way Jesus works. And when we don’t understand something, our instinct is usually simple: avoid it. In John 6, the crowd finds Jesus because they want more of what He gave them before. But instead of offering another miracle, He offers something far more... uncomfortable—Himself. Not a formula. Not a...

As we continue through the book of John in our series, “Knowing Him,” we start off this weekend with a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. He had tried on his own for some time to find healing, but now he looks directly into the face of someone who can COMPLETELY heal him — physically AND SPIRITUALLY!!! Will he take Jesus at His word and take his first step or will he continue to lay down in...

Some things we buy out of want. Other things we buy out of necessity. In this week’s message we step into the moment when Jesus intentionally walks into uncomfortable territory and meets a woman who came looking for water—but discovered something far greater. In John 4, we see what happens when Jesus crosses barriers, exposes what’s really going on in a heart, and offers living water to someone wh...

Many people today seek to approach God on their own terms. Rather than asking what it truly takes to enter the Kingdom of God, we often assume we know what is best. We walk a path we have deemed worthy simply because it feels right to us. This mindset can lead to what I would call “soft universalism.” We may claim the name of Christ, yet quietly choose the parts of Scripture we like while setting...

When Jesus walked into the temple in John 2, He came for worship, but instead He has to confront what had taken over. Tables were flipped, money scattered, and Jesus declared, “Stop turning my Father’s house into a market.”His anger wasn’t about chaos—it was about something sacred being crowded out. And when they demanded proof of His authority, Jesus pointed beyond the building and straight to Hi...

At a wedding no one expected to remember, something went quietly wrong—the wine ran out. In that culture, it meant shame, not inconvenience. Nearby sat six empty stone jars, ordinary and overlooked, meant only for ritual washing. Jesus didn’t make a scene or give an explanation. He simply gave an instruction. What happened next would reveal who He really is—but only to a few. John calls this Jesus...

I always find things so amazing that my kids describe as “meh”… Stuff that I feel should bring awe and wonder from the very depths of their beings, and yet they often have decided before seeing it that it isn’t cool. That’s just what it is to be a parent some days! My question is, what are you inviting others to come and see? Jesus gives this simple invitation to two of John’s disciples who are wo...

Jesus has just been baptized, His identity was declared by God the Father, and he saw the Holy Spirit descends like a dove. Wow! What a spiritual experience! He is riding high and life is going to feel like a cakewalk from here on out, right? I think oftentimes we have a Disney-worldly view of Christianity that doesn’t align with God’s word. A cakewalk is not the reality of what happens next for J...