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Instead of letting your failures define you, it’s time you redefine failure: not as a gravestone that stops you dead, but as a stepping stone pointing to your destiny. In our eleventh and final episode of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor JB equips us with ways to recover from our falls, reminding us that God has a greater story in motion. Everyone goes through failure, but God’s wisdom helps us get r...

How do we reflect the love of Jesus with our words? In Episode 10 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor Nick Osborne shares three sobering truths on words, and teaches us how our imperfect speech reveals the condition of our hearts. Like squeezing out toothpaste, we can’t take back what we blurt out. Thankfully, God was not done with our story. Find out in this message how God wants to help clean up yo...

“Wisdom is knowing the difference between what you should laugh off and what you should take seriously.”In Episode 9 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor JB reveals to us the biblical truths of humor and cheer. God’s gift of laughter is designed to sustain us and to give us joy! Developing ways to laugh things off helps ease our frustrations and invites more of God’s sweetness into our lives. Are you...

Can even the smallest creations of God teach us some of the greatest wisdom? In Episode 8 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor Tim Osiowy draws wisdom from tiny yet tactful creatures in Proverbs 30, and challenges us with these lessons in our everyday walk with God. Even in His creation, God reveals to us His great wisdom! Are you ready to learn from God and His creation? Tune into this message and ge...

“Wisdom is not just about discerning right from wrong; wisdom is also about discerning what is best from what is merely good.” - Pastor JBIn Episode 6 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor JB shows us the pivotal role prioritization plays in gaining wisdom, and teaches us three ways to sharpen our abilities to prioritize. A passionate heart may spark good intentions, but learning to wisely prioritize g...

“You can trust a friend who wounds you with his honesty, but your enemy’s pretended flattery comes from insincerity.” - Proverbs 27:6In Episode 5 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Thrive Preaching School Student, Marci Mazariego, reminds us just how valuable the tough love of a friend can really be. Just like how we check our blind spots while driving, we need to watch our blind spots in our everyday life...

“Wisdom is not hating when hate is given to us; wisdom is giving love in exchange for hatred” - Pastor Tim OsiowyIn Episode 4 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor Tim Osiowy teaches how God’s wisdom equips us to face our enemies and help provide for the poor. Through Proverbs, we learn how to make peace with those who hurt us and those who are hurting, to shine God’s light in places of darkness! It’s...

“If you want the best that wisdom has to offer, you need to actively pursue her.” -Pastor JB LimIn Episode 3 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor JB teaches that, just like how we pursue someone that we’re interested in, we gain God’s wisdom when we pursue it with all our heart. We learn four different ways to seek God’s wisdom, and discover the many blessings that God brings when we become proactive...

God’s wisdom is calling for you; is your heart ready to trust Him entirely? In Episode 2 of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor Nick Osborne reveals the wisest, most transformative decision we can make: to go all in for God! Through Proverbs 2 and 3, we learn about the fullness of life and wisdom that God gives us when we decide to place our full trust in Jesus to be the manager for our life. It is time...

“God can give you wisdom, but it’s what you do with that wisdom that will make the practical difference in your life.”In this opening message of Rise Up & Wise Up, Pastor JB reminds us that wisdom is ultimately founded in the fear of the LORD, and shares many ways how responding to His wisdom transforms every aspect of our lives. God is pleased when we ask Him for wisdom, and wants to teach us...

Do you feel stuck in the same place, or that God isn’t getting any closer to you? In this final episode of Waiting for Sunrise, Pastor JB teaches us that our frustration and distance from God might be caused from us boxing Him in. When we limit the scope of His presence in our lives, we diminish the blessings He gives us; we might even miss Him entirely! Join Pastor JB as he shows us 3 ways to sto...

In this Father’s Day Special of our Waiting for Sunrise series, Pastor JB reminds us of a Heavenly Father that fills the dad-sized hole in our hearts. No matter what kind of relationship we have with our earthly father, we can be assured that our Heavenly Father never fails, but always prevails. Through Isaiah, we learned 3 ways God showers us with His Fatherly love; are you ready to experience mo...

Has your period of waiting left you craving for something more? In Episode 10 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Thrive Preaching Student Raúl Mazariego uncovers what true satisfaction really means, and how choosing God and eternity in Him can fulfill us more than we can ever hope for. Perhaps you are yearning for purpose today, or you may feel burdened and tired by the stresses and setbacks you’re facing...

Is your period of waiting holding you captive? In Episode 9 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor JB points to God’s promises of deliverance. When we let Him fix our spiritual conditions and problems, He gives us vision and hope beyond temporary happiness and onto eternity. Through Isaiah 53, God reveals His ultimate rescue plan and illustrates our Ultimate Deliverer who would die and rise again for ou...

“Faith isn’t necessarily jumping blindly into something. It’s about looking at the evidence in front of you and making the best judgement you can.”In Episode 8 of Waiting for Sunrise, Pastor JB answers questions and doubts about God, and gives us more insight to understand the core message of Christ. In faith, we can affirm the truth that God is our one true God. We can trust Jesus to save us and...

How will you respond to a storm? In Episode 7 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor Tim Osiowy reminds us of the everlasting, never-failing nature of God’s greatness and comfort amidst our troubles and challenges. God never forgets about us - He wants to add His “super” to our “natural”, so we can soar like eagles, even during a storm. Will you give Him to the room today to transform you? If you are wa...

Does God really listen to our prayers? In Episode 6 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor JB teaches us 5 powerful purposes of prayer. God is faithful, God is listening, and He wants you! So, when we pray, we invite Him to spread more of His power and goodness in our lives. We gain understanding into His heart and perspective as He helps us to grow and to overcome. Are you ready to let Him lead the way...

Is your faith active enough to wait on God? In Episode 5 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor Sharleen reminds us that one of the greatest steps of faith we can take is to wait. When we reflect on all the ways God has been gracious to us, we can trust more on His unlimited ability to provide in His way and His timing. We will have peace and rest in God’s presence and promises! If you want more of God...

“God allows something to be broken down so that He can build it up stronger than before.”In Episode 4 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor JB uncovers four key truths about God’s character through Isaiah 13-23, and shows us how, when we keep these truths close to our hearts, we can deepen our reliance and relationship with Him. Instead of waiting in agony, we can declare His truth over our lives. Even...

What do you struggle with during your time of waiting? Who do you count on as you wait? In Episode 3 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor Nick Osborne reveals to us the peace that comes from counting on God. By seeing how God has fulfilled His greatest promises in the past, we can depend on His integrity and power to deliver us through our seasons of waiting. If you need more hope and more peace in yo...

Before we can see ourselves for who we are, we need to see God for who He is. In Episode 2 of “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor JB digs into Isaiah 6 to reveal the true nature of God’s holiness, and how, when we understand who God really is, we can better see who He destined us to be. God is far from done with your story! If you need more hope today, this message is for you!-Next Steps 💪 • Are you NE...

Do you find yourself waiting for something longer than you would like? Are you losing hope as you feel an answer may never come? In this opening episode of our new series, “Waiting for Sunrise”, Pastor JB draws hope and wisdom from the Book of Isaiah to show us God’s plans to answer us and provide for us. Even when our lives feel like a warzone, filled with pain and darkness, we can have confidenc...

Do you trust God enough to depend on Him for rest? In Episode 9 of Heart at Rest, Pastor Tim Osiowy reveals the ultimate path to a heart at rest: faith. When we invite God into our lives for Him to lead us, we receive the peace that He prepared for us. Are you ready to enter the Promised Land of True Rest that God has prepared for you? God wants to give you a Heart at Rest! If you want more to exp...