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Nick Brennt teaches from Ephesians 5 and 6, drawing out the deeper message behind Paul’s words on marriage, parenting, and slavery. Nick explains that while these topics may feel distant or outdated, the heart of the passage reveals that social reform has always been part of the gospel. By giving historical context on ancient Roman views of family roles and societal structures, Nick shows how the gospel radically challenged cultural norms. He emphasizes that before society can change, our hearts must first be reformed by Jesus. Through our personal reformation, culture will change. Nick reminds us that true joy, fulfillment, and purpose come not from chasing selfish desires, but from giving our lives away like Jesus did. Nick ends his message with a time of prayer, inviting listeners to let the gospel transform them from the inside out.

Nick Brennt teaches on the power of commitment and the impact it can have when we fully follow Jesus. He challenges the idea that “big” automatically means impactful, explaining that real influence comes from deep commitment, not crowd size. Nick points out how easy it is to hide in the background and live a comfortable, complacent life—but that’s not what Jesus intended. He reminds us that it only took 12 committed disciples to change the world, and asks if we have the kind of faith that endures even when we’re alone, not just when we’re surrounded by others. Nick emphasizes the need for community and accountability, saying that sometimes the answers to our prayers come through the people around us. The message ends with a call to take the next step—especially by joining a small group and committing to the journey God is inviting you into.

Nick Brennt delivers a message on the life-changing hope we have because of the resurrection of Jesus. He explains that without hope, our hearts grow sick—which is why so many struggle with anxiety, apathy, depression, and dread. But the resurrection flips everything: death isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of eternal life with God. Nick emphasizes that Jesus’ victory over sin and death means we no longer have to live in fear or hopelessness. He challenges us to let this hope transform our lives, reminding us that real hope produces joy and is contagious to a hopeless world around us. The message ends with a call to take practical steps and grab hold of the hope we have in Jesus—not just hear it, but live it.

Derek Mack teaches on Ephesians 5:3–21. He explains how this passage encourages believers to live lives filled and influenced by the Spirit of God above all else. We are called to walk in love, with a deep hunger for more of the Spirit—not settling for a shallow or surface-level understanding of God. Derek explains what Paul outlines in this Ephesians passage with three things that happen in the people’s life who are filled and dominated by the spirit: through worship, constant thanksgiving and praise in all circumstances, and lastly submit or be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Ultimately, if we desire more of the Spirit, we simply need to ask and pray for it with sincere hearts.

Nick Brennt teaches out of Ephesians 4:1-16, simplifying what Paul is saying and reiterating that Ephesians is our invitation into a deeper love encounter with Jesus--one that will transform us, the Church, and society as a whole. Nick explains how Paul--and ultimately God--calls the Church to be unified and show their love for each other, and through that unity and love we can influence the world. This happens not only through our love but also through the spiritual gifts. Nick lists the spiritual gifts Paul is referencing, explains them, and asks us to reflect on which gifts we have; because everyone has them. By using our gifts, showing the world our love for God and each other, and speaking the Truth of the Gospel everywhere we go we can grow as leaders and reach the world with the message of Jesus. Nick ends the sermon by asking everyone to reflect on what areas of love God is asking them to grow in, and praying for God to help them in that area.

Derek Mack unpacks the impact of the 1700’s Circuit Riders, sharing stories, stats, and their five core values, and explains how leaders like John Wesley and Francis Asbury changed history. He also points to King Josiah in 2 Kings 22 as proof that personal revival sparks cultural transformation. He ends by praying for the mantle of the Circuit Riders to fall on everyone, calling us to step into bold, transformative faith.

Nick Brennt challenges us to evaluate whether we’re lukewarm or truly on fire for Jesus. Teaching from Revelation 3:14, he explains how being lukewarm—trying to balance the world and Jesus—ultimately leaves us stuck in apathy and dissatisfaction. Nick gives context to why John is writing to the church in Laodicea, showing how sometimes lukewarm believers need revival more than the lost—and how Jesus is faithful to bring it. He traces the cycles of revival throughout church history, proving that personal revival spreads and transforms society. Nick ends his message by emphasizing that life on fire for Jesus is the only life worth living, and once we truly experience Him, there’s no going back.

Brian Williams challenges us to see prayer as the spark that precedes revival. He honors those who’ve paved the way with prayer and intercession, starting with the founders of Circuit Riders-Brian and Christy Brennt. He then highlights how prayer has led to movements like the Azusa Street Revival—a moment in history that shattered racism in the church and birthed Pentecostal movements worldwide. Through stories from the Book of Acts and his own life, Brian shows how God moves when we’re desperate, interruptible, and willing to cry out to Him. Before praying for global revival, he encourages us to seek personal revival, letting Jesus reignite our own hearts for the lost. He ends by praying for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and a burden to intercede.

Zach Nash stirs up our faith by speaking on revival history and why we should be expectant for God to move like that again. He kicks things off with powerful stories of revivalists and how God called them to spark change. He reminds us that revival isn’t something we can start on our own—while we can move God’s heart through prayer, ultimately He moves when He’s ready. Zach breaks down the real definition of revival and how we too often throw the word around without understanding it. While we can’t force revival, we have a key role to play: praying and staying ready. He ends with a call to catch the flame and live with a hunger for God to move in our generation.

Derek Mack dives into the raw reality of the cross, saying that to truly “get” Christianity, we have to understand the cross—it’s *everything*. He calls out how we’ve softened the cross into this cute, peaceful symbol when in reality, it was a brutal torture device. The cross isn’t just another verse or a concept to understand; it’s the core of our faith, and without it, Christianity is powerless. Derek unpacks 12 powerful ways the cross transforms a believer’s life. He ends the message by asking us to reflect on three specific ways our lives should look different in light of this revelation.

Sam Storms breaks down how, if you’re in Christ, there’s no reason to live under condemnation—once you give your life to God, you’re redeemed for good. He explains that while we may feel condemned at times, it’s just a lie from the enemy that we need to actively call out. This freedom, though, is only for those who follow Jesus; God remains Holy, Just, and the ultimate Judge. Sam then lists 12 things God does with our sins and 3 things He will never do—driving home that there is truly no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus.

Nick Brennt breaks down the difference between Jesus and religion, explaining how easy it is to misrepresent Jesus when we get stuck in religious rules. He describes two voices—God’s and Religion’s—and explains that we can tell them apart based on their fruit in our lives. That religion leads to judgment and division, while God’s voice brings life. Using the story of the woman caught in adultery from John 8, Nick shows that religion treats people as enemies, while God calls us to love everyone. Mercy, he says, is the opposite of religion. We can check how religious our own hearts become by how much we seek mercy for others over judgment. To truly represent Jesus in a world full of anger, we need to be all about loving people in every situation.

Derek Mack breaks down John 13, highlighting God’s overwhelming love for us—so big that it’s beyond our ability to fully comprehend. He explains the significance of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, noting that it was considered the lowest job in society at the time. As he describes the context of this event, he shows how this is a foreshadowing of the Cross. Derek boldly states, “you don’t serve God, God serves you,” and supports this by showing how Jesus’ love on the cross is an act of service to us, and that He has always been working for our well-being. He challenges the listener by stating that this love should inspire us to love the world in radical ways, just as Jesus asks in John 13. Derek finishes by preaching the gospel and inviting people to enter a relationship with God, encouraging them to experience His powerful love.

Zach Nash emphasizes the significance of our words, showing how the Bible consistently teaches that speaking in faith has a real impact. In Matthew 17:14-20, Jesus instructs us to speak to the mountains in our lives and believe they will move—not for personal gain, but for the good of others and ourselves. Zach highlights the power of Jesus’ name, noting that speaking it with faith is a powerful act. While faith doesn’t guarantee specific outcomes, it draws us closer to God, who will move on our behalf, often in ways we don’t expect. Our role is to speak to the mountain and trust in God’s power to move it. Zach concludes by leading the room in intercession, encouraging everyone to speak to the mountains in their lives with faith.

Nick Brennt breaks down the difference between being religious and having a relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes that true faith in Jesus is about heart posture and relationship, not religious duty or checked boxes. Teaching from the story of the rich young ruler in Luke 18, he explains that Jesus asks us for our genuine surrender, not just behavioral modification. Nick identifies three key things we miss when we follow religion instead of Jesus and points out that our life’s goal shouldn’t be to “appease” God but to have communion with Him. He ends his message with a call to fully surrender to Jesus, inviting listeners to let go of control and embrace the journey with God.

Zach Nash speaks on the importance of prayer and how it establishes our connection with God. He points out how the disciples, despite witnessing Jesus perform incredible miracles, asked Him to teach them how to pray-recognizing that prayer is the key to intentional connection with God. He explains how prayer restores the unhindered access to God that was lost in the Garden, when we had complete freedom to communicate and connect with the Father. Jesus modeled this through His constant prayers and habit of withdrawing from people to spend time with God. Zach then reads the story of the Samaritan woman who finally found the right well in Jesus. He points out that we often turn to the wrong “wells” such as fame, money, or relationships although these ultimately leave us thirsty for more. Only by drinking from the well of God’s presence through prayer are our priorities reordered, and our deepest thirst truly quenched. Zach ends his message by praying for the listener to experience a fresh encounter with God that leads to deeper connection and discipline in prayer.

Frank Damazio joins us for a special Monday Night message titled “Something Hidden In the Clay”, based on Jeremiah 18. He explains the meaning behind Jeremiah’s revelation upon seeing a potter shaping clay. Frank highlights that, even when we feel like failures or see ourselves as flawed, we are still in the hands of a loving God who isn’t finished with us yet. Just as the Potter can reshape messed-up clay, God can transform our lives, seeing greatness where we see only brokenness. Historical figures like Peter, Paul, and John Newton demonstrate how God has used the seemingly broken and insignificant to achieve remarkable things. He concludes his message with an invitation for fresh surrender, encouraging everyone to allow God to mold them into something new and purposeful.

Nick Brennt preaches on authenticity and the importance of keeping our faith from becoming a “checklist.” He highlights how, in our pursuit of authenticity, we often turn inward, elevating our individuality, values, and beliefs to the level of modern-day idols. To be truly authentic Christians, we must have hearts burning with love for Jesus and consistently reflect that through our actions. Nick emphasizes that it’s not about following a list of rights and wrongs, but about being so in love with Jesus that we naturally want to look and act like Him—something that only comes through honesty and surrender. He concludes the message by listing three main markers of authenticity and challenges us to reflect on whether we are being genuine in these areas.

In this sermon based on Matthew 7:13-29, Derek Mack speaks on how to be an authentic Christian in a world of inauthenticity. He discusses the two paths in life: the wide, easy path and the narrow, difficult road, emphasizing that everyone must choose one. In choosing the narrow way, Christians must give up their right to be passive and choose a life of inward and outward expression. Derek explains the difference between just listening to God’s word and truly living it out. Authentic faith is not just about outward expressions but also about inward transformation. Because true faith is based on a relationship with God and knowing His voice, Derek concludes the message with three practical steps for moving from being mere listeners to active doers of the word.

Zach Nash concludes our series on The Beatitudes with a message on Matthew 5:10-16. He begins by reading John 18, emphasizing Jesus’ teaching that Christians live in an upside-down kingdom. Zach reiterates that the Beatitudes are about dethroning our ways of thinking and allowing God’s ways to reign and rule our hearts. He explores the promise of persecution, explaining that while various forms of persecution are promised to all believers, Jesus is with us through it all. He highlights that, as believers reflecting Jesus, we are the hope of the world, acting as salt and light. Zach concludes his message with a call to every believer to offer a fresh surrender to the will of God and to embrace the call to bring hope to the world through the Gospel.

Nick Brennt speaks on Matthew 5:7 and the Beatitude “Blessed are the merciful”. He reveals the transformative power of mercy in addressing personal and societal brokenness. He defines what brokenness is and explores the most common types of brokenness we see in our world today. He concludes that the only solution to the deep brokenness in our society is more mercy, contrary to popular belief. The first, and most influential example of this, is Jesus on the cross. He breaks down how Jesus’ example on the cross demonstrates a radical, mercy-driven approach to healing and Godly justice-as opposed to the worldly standard of revenge and self-made justice. He ends his message by praying for everyone to receive an outpouring of God’s mercy in specific areas of their lives.

Derek Mack teaches on meekness, the third beatitude, by redefining it through Jesus’ teachings instead of our cultural understanding. He presents meekness as a form of strength rooted in humility and submission to God. He challenges the cultural norms that idolize power, advocating instead for selflessness and servant hood . By embracing this kind of meekness, we we reflect Jesus more accurately. Derek ends his message by urging the listener to embody these countercultural principles in a world often driven by pride and self-interest.

Zach Nash teaches on the second Beatitude, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted,” highlighting the significance of mourning over sin. He emphasizes that true repentance involves a deep sorrow that leads to a genuine turning towards Jesus and a desire for restoration. Zach shares personal experiences of transformation through God’s forgiveness, illustrating repentance as a continual lifestyle rather than a one-time event. Ultimately, the message invites readers to embrace repentance as a pathway to a deeper relationship with God.

Zach and Kayla Nash discuss dating and address some of the most frequently asked questions about relationships. They begin by defining biblical marriage and emphasize that dating, while not intended to be high pressure, should be approached with the intention towards marriage and building a God-ordained partnership to advance the Kingdom of Heaven. Some of the questions covered in this session include: “Do you believe in ‘The One’?”, “How can you avoid over-spiritualizing relationships?”, “Should a Christian date a non-Christian?”, “Can a girl pursue a guy?” and more! They also explore key indicators to determine your readiness for a relationship. The Q&A concludes with the emphasis that whether you are ready for a relationship or not, completeness comes from God, not from a significant other.

Nick Brennt speaks on the vital role of healthy friendships in our lives and warns against the dangers of toxic relationships. He begins by highlighting the spiritual significance of nurturing healthy relationships. Nick explains that while there are people with bad intentions who engage in abusive behavior—and advises seeking professional support in such situations—we should adhere to “the golden rule” in our relationships. Rather than judging others by their worst moments, Nick reminds us of our shared humanity, acknowledging that everyone faces challenges and can sometimes be a bad friend. He addresses resolving unhealthy friendships with two main points: setting boundaries and engaging in courageous conversations. Nick identifies and elaborates on five common types of unhealthy friendships, offering insights into recognizing and navigating these dynamics. He concludes the message with practical tips for initiating courageous conversations to effectively address relational issues.

Questions from the sermon are found at the bottom of the description. Nick Brennt teaches about friendship and the process of making new friends as an adult. He talks about how awkward it sometimes is to make friendships as an adult and explains how necessary and important it is as we get older to hold on to our friends. Nick goes into 1 Samuel to look at the friendship between King David and Jonathan, King Saul's son and how their friendship grew towards one another. He then gives practicals on how to find a good friends and how to develop friendships with them. Round 1 Who are your 5 closest friends? Who are your 15 homies? :) Round 2 Are you a Person of Conviction? Are you learning/developing new interests and growing as a person? Are you too guarded or too vulnerable? Do you have a clear mission in life or a sense of adventure? Round 3 Are you living full-on for Jesus? Do you want to invest time in building relationships? Do you want covenant relationships? What commitments do you want to bring to the table? Round 4 What skills or hobbies have you been wanting to learn? What would constitute a "Perfect" day for you? Tell your story in 4 minutes or less in as much detail as you can. Give the IMDB summary of your story. What's the biggest thing you feel God is challenging you in?

Derek Mack speaks on the current loneliness epidemic and the importance of biblical friendship. He begins his message by giving statistics about loneliness and its detrimental effects on our health. He also warns us that despite being more connected than ever, Gen Z is the loneliest generation ever recorded. Derek explains how friendship is God-ordained, and essential according to the bible. As believers, we’re called to live in community with each other and to give our lives to our friends, just as Jesus did for us, as the ultimate display of the gospel for the world. Derek clearly defines what friendship is-outward focused love that initiates with others. He then gives 3 practical examples of how to make friends and encourages the listener to put all of these into practice immediately. He ends the message by sharing 4 attributes that mark a true and loyal friend, and he asks the audience to reflect on those attributes and identify which they are weakest in.

Derek Mack speaks on what it means to be a biblically masculine man. He opens up the message by addressing the women listening: he acknowledges that potentially, men have used the idea of masculinity to hurt them in the past. He emphasizes that this message will redefine the term masculinity and give a more accurate example of what a real man should be. He then highlights 2 reasons why a message on masculinity is relevant to women. Derek breaks down what he believes biblical masculinity is, based on 1 Corinthians 16. He goes step by step on how men can embrace biblical masculinity according to this verse in 5 key areas of their lives. Derek then gives stats on why the issue of defining masculinity is important, and how men today are affected when they don’t know their identity. He ends the message by encouraging men to actively fight to reclaim true manhood in a world desperate for authentic masculinity.

Nick Brennt ends our series on Philippians by teaching from Philippians 4:10-13. He gives statistics on the current mental health crisis affecting Gen Z, highlighting how anxiety has risen a significant amount in the past decade. He narrows down the most common roots of anxiety to 3 main areas of society/our personal lives. Nick then explains Paul’s 3 solutions to anxiety from his letter to the Philippian church: to value Christ above all things, to prayer often, and to set your mind on the things of Heaven, not the world. Nick expands on all 3 of these solutions, giving examples of how they will affect our everyday life when we step into each biblical principle. He ends the message by demonstrating 3 practical exercises you can use to help get rid of anxiety.

Continuing the series in Philippians, Chase Cofer explores the intersection of godly ambition and overcoming anxiety. Drawing from the examples of heroes of the faith, he highlights the importance of focusing on God’s vision amidst challenging circumstances. By discerning between godly and selfish ambition, we confront the prevalent issue of anxiety and discover the solution in rejoicing, prayer, and seeking more of Jesus. He invites us on this transformative journey toward peace, purpose, and fulfillment in God.

Zach Nash speaks on Philippians 3:7-14, as we explore the importance of hungering for a deeper relationship with God. Zach unpacks how this is shown in Paul’s life through his encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, and the transformation that Paul had throughout the rest of his life as a result. Zach also explains how fasting is connected to spiritual hunger and why we should do it more often. He explains that as we deny our flesh and sacrifice our earthly desires, we develop a spiritual hunger for Jesus that can only be satisfied by knowing Him more. Fasting isn’t simply missing a meal, it is giving something up in order to get closer to Jesus. And as we get closer to Jesus, the hungrier for more of Him we get. He ends the sermon by praying for an impartation of more hunger over everyone who wants it.

Zach Nash unpacks Philippians 3:1-11, emphasizing Paul’s central theme of the surpassing worth of Christ and calling out false sources of worth. Zach begins by breaking down the gospel, and how Christ’s sacrifice for us is our defining attribute. He emphasizes that righteousness can’t be attained through personal efforts or works and any gospel that says otherwise is false. He concludes by urging everyone to root their identity in God, rather than self or worldly things.

Chase Cofer preaches on Philippians 2:12-18, breaking it down verse by verse and thought by thought. He highlights Paul’s main message: that God isn’t a distant and angry taskmaster, but rather a loving Father who wants us to live in joyful obedience for the benefit of the world and ourselves. He emphasizes the danger of straddling the line between sin and righteousness, and that ultimately we must have a fervent desire to flee from the line and embrace more fear of the Lord. Chase reminds us to rejoice in our relationship with God no matter the circumstances we are in. He ends the night by leading the room in an exercise of joyful repentance and eruption of praise!

Nick Brennt preaches on Philippians 2, exploring the fundamental question “What is your operating system?”. Drawing from Paul’s call to unity among the Philippians, Nick dissects the significance of unity in our modern lives. He emphasis that when we, as believers, stand united despite our differences, we bear witness to the transformative power of Jesus. He reflects on if the operating system of our hearts and minds is fueled by love and unity, or by selfishness and division. Nick explores the different ways that we allow our operating system to become hijacked by the world, and asks the listener to reflect on the health of their own operating system. He ends the message by having the listener declare that they choose the operating system of love!

Zach Nash launches our Philippians series with a powerful message from Philippians 1:1-11. Despite Paul’s imprisonment, he radiates joy throughout this whole book, teaching us that joy transcends circumstances. Zach reminds us that in the midst of our trials, God draws near to us and brings breakthrough, even when we don’t believe it. Zach shares some of his testimony of God’s provision and deliverance, demonstrating how to wage spiritual warfare through prayer and Scripture. He concludes with verses to cling to in times of need, reminding us of God’s promise of breakthrough.

Nick Brennt speaks on Acts 19 and how we can bring the same breakthrough to our culture that Paul brought to ancient Ephesus. He explains how Gen Z tends to swing between two extremes when it comes to changing culture-hyper activism or apathy and hopelessness. He breaksdown the downfalls of both extremes and explains why they don’t ultimately work to change culture. Nick explains the difference between behavior modification (which is what religion and activism seek) and heart transformation. Heart transformation can only come from the Gospel and knowing the Truth about who Jesus is! Nick then spends the rest of his message explaining how to actually see breakthrough and revival in your local area-through prayer, ideation, gathering your team, and finding the “neutral places” to gather the lost. He ends the night by sharing what society looks like when there is genuine revival and heart transformation takes place.

Derek Mack speaks on Acts 17 and gives more context to where and who Paul is preaching to in this chapter. Derek explains how ancient Athens and our modern day culture aren’t too different-we’re both obsessed with self. He outlines 10 beliefs of Selfism and where we see this in our own lives. He then highlights how Paul spoke a bold gospel of repentance to everyone around him and was mocked for it. Derek asks us if we are moved, like Paul was, at the brokenness of the world around us. He warns against preaching a watered down Gospel to make it more attractive, and asks us to step out boldly when we speak about Jesus. Derek ends his message with 4 questions to reflect on after hearing this message.

Zach Nash speaks on the change that we go through when we behold God. He reads from Acts 7-9 and talks about how Saul/Paul can’t fathom a Messiah who would sacrifice himself. He highlights how the only thing that could change Paul’s mind was an encounter with Jesus. Zach implores us to look upon the same transformative power of Jesus and become renewed by His Word. He provokes us to die to ourselves and let the power of God’s grace and mercy change our ways of thinking. He highlights 3 main areas we need to change our mindsets on and breaks down practical ways we can do this.

Michael Koulianos comes to speak about Jesus. He reads out of 1 Corinthians 2 about how we cannot rely on our own skills and talents to lead, but we must rely on the message of Jesus above all else. Michael tells us that the power of God has never and will never move past the cross and we must do the same. He calls out the different appearances of Jesus throughout the scriptures and commands us to find Jesus for ourselves in the scriptures. This is so that we can live out a lifestyle of dying to ourselves and living in the fullness of Christ in our lives.

Sam Storms talks about the power of partnering with God in prayer to influence the world around us. He reads about the testimony of the early Church in the book of Acts and their desire to devote themselves to prayer, and how we must also follow suit. Sam tells us that our language while praying must change to match the prayers that God is praying. He gives us 10 reasons why our prayer is so important and calls us to engage in a deep pursuit of a personal prayer life.

Nick Brennt speaks on the Church community and our purpose as members of the Church. He confronts the modern culture which tries to change and reject the church and calls us higher in representing Jesus as a church. Nick addresses the way we isolate ourselves from others and end up in distress and challenges us to engage and take part in what Jesus is doing in the church. He recalls several facts about the early church and calls us to invest in building the church like the believers in the book of Acts.

Zach Nash speaks on the significance of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection; and how life truly is hopeless without the Gospel. He reads scripture throughout the New Testament that highlights how significant Jesus' life is for us. He then emphasizes how God reconciling Himself to us is incomplete without the Good News of Jesus. He talks about how we must put Jesus at the center of our hearts-replacing our selfish desires for His selfless love. Zach ends the message by encouraging us to give Jesus full lordship over our lives and trust in his sovereign plan for us.

Derek Mack speaks on the character and nature of the Holy Spirit, and what He does. He first explains the difference between hearing about God and having head knowledge versus knowing Him personally, which can only come from developing a relationship with Him. Derke goes through the Old and New Testaments to point out the attributes and Godhood of the Holy Spirit. He then explains our need for the Holy Spirit in our life: to guide us, lead us, and bring us closer to the Father. He ends the message with a reminder that the Holy Spirit is our comforter and that He is always with us when we walk through the valleys of life.

Zach Nash continues the series on the book of Acts talking about the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He shares his own experience encountering the Holy Spirit for the first time in Teen Challenge. He clarifies some of the misconceptions about the infilling of the Holy Spirit and explains why it's so important for us. It's an important message for us to allow God's Spirit to fill our lives and treasure his Spirit in us.

Nick Brennt begins a new series on the book of Acts, seeking to build faith not only in God but also the Holy Spirit. He reminds us how often we can often put trust in our own plans and strategy but forget our need for the Holy Spirit. That it's our response to God's leadership that activates us, but it's the declaration of the Christian faith to be utterly dependent on God. It's a call to radically seek and desire for the Holy Spirit to speak in our lives and submit to his leadership.

In the first Monday Nights of the year, Yasmin Pierce shares on Jesus’s resurrection power to those that believe in Him. She highlights how in modern culture we medicate our afflictions when we need revival, which is only found in Jesus. It’s a wakeup call for Christians to pray and believe in Jesus for resurrection in our generation.

Carlton Bates shares a special message about receiving our identity from God, continuing our series on friendship with Jesus. He goes all the way back to the beginning of scripture to unpack the original struggle with identity in the garden of Eden. He states that knowledge does not equal power, and that our identity comes from beholding the one who made us. It’s a powerful message about letting go of our own works and performance to get our identity and receiving our identity from God. 

Derek Mack continues on the series of friendship with Jesus illuminating how we get to experience Jesus as our shepherd. He unpacks Psalm 23 and how shepherds will take their sheep into the wilderness to lead them to green pastures, and how that relates to our relationship as God's sheep. God meets us in the valleys of life, and it's the joy of a Chirstian experience that we get to embrace to be led and guided by him in the low places.