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SummaryBe filled to the brim with expectation for 2026! This message centers around the miracle at the wedding in Cana, illustrating the miracle of Jesus transforming water into wine. Here are five keys to experiencing the new wine of Jesus this year: Invite Jesus into everythingKnow who Jesus isDo whatever He tells youFill it to the brimExpect the bestAs we move into 2026, invite Jesus into everything, know deeply Who it is that you are inviting into everything, do whatever He tells you, fill the jars of expectation to the brim, and you will begin to have moments throughout the year where you have this humbling and this holy realization that He was saving the best until now.TakeawaysThe wedding at Cana illustrates Jesus' miraculous power.Invite Jesus into everything in your life.Know who Jesus is and what He is capable of.Do whatever Jesus tells you to do.Fill your jars of expectation to the brim.Expect the best from God this year.The past has refined you for your future.Miracles happen when we do what He tells us.Jesus takes water, and He turns it into wine. He takes praise, and He turns it into power. He takes your surrender, and He turns it into your destiny. Chapters00:00 Anticipating a New Year02:36 The Wedding at Cana: Jesus' First Miracle08:46 Five Keys to Experience New Wine17:53 Blessing and Expectation for the New Year

SummaryThis message reflects on the significance of Christmas, emphasizing the miracle of childbirth and the birth of Jesus. It explores the alignment of the Seven Feasts of Israel with the stages of a child's development in the womb, highlighting the divine orchestration of life. TakeawaysThe birth of Jesus was the most miraculous and intentional way.The word Bethlehem means house of bread.You are under the blood of destiny.Jesus came as a servant king who showed us humility.Chapters00:00 The Significance of Christmas: More Than a Celebration00:17 The Miracle of Childbirth: A Divine Connection07:06 The Worth of King Jesus: A Call to Worship14:01 Communion: Remembering the Gift of Jesus

SummaryWhy did Jesus choose the fields of Bethlehem and a group of Shepherds to reveal His greatest news--the birth of the Messiah--to the world? How can we live our lives as those who see God's glory? Let's renew our wonder in the glory of God revealed to us!TakeawaysStewarding learning to steward our own hearts before our positions leads to greater glory.God remembers our faithfulness to worship Him when no one is watching.True peace is not the absence of struggle but the presence of a Savior.God's plan for peace on earth was fulfilled through Jesus, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.Mary's courage to surrender came from her belief that God's will is always good.

SummaryThe people of God bring Him thank offerings, testifying to the transformative power of gratitude and celebration to the Lord in our lives.TakeawaysThankfulness is essential for spiritual healing and wholeness.Gratitude connects us to God and to each other.Sharing personal testimonies strengthens faith.Faith and thankfulness can lead to transformation.The act of giving thanks is a form of worship.Every day is an opportunity for new beginnings.The blood of Jesus provides grace and forgiveness.God's presence is felt in moments of gratitude.

SummaryTestimonies from our Thanksgiving Outreach. These testimonies emphasize the importance of being the hands and feet of Jesus, sharing love, and planting seeds of faith in other people's lives. They highlight the joy of serving, the power of prayer, and the call to live generously as a reflection of gratitude to God.Key TakeawaysTestimonies inspire faith and remind us of God's movement.Generosity is a key aspect of living out our faith.The act of serving brings the kingdom of God to others.We are called to plant seeds of faith in others.Living generously reflects our gratitude to God.Every blessing we receive is meant to be shared.The greatest gift we can share is our faith in Jesus.

SummaryWe conclude the series on the Gifts of the Spirit by exploring words of knowledge and prophecy. These two gifts are powerful ways the Holy Spirit reveals truth and speaks directly into lives. Through biblical examples—like Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well—and practical teaching, we discover how these gifts bring clarity, encounter, edification, exhortation, and comfort. We also examine how to discern authentic prophetic words from counterfeit uses, and why purity in these gifts is vital for the church today.Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of how God uses these gifts to build strong believers, restore direction, and revive hope.Key TakeawaysWords of knowledge provide clarity about the truth when the facts are not easily available.God sees every detail of your life and still chooses to come to you, speak to you, and rescue you.Prophecy is a specific message from God for individuals or situations.Prophecy is the revelation of what God IS saying, but what He IS saying will always align with what He HAS SAID in Scripture.The purpose of prophecy is: edification, exhortation,and comfort.Edification builds a strong church and mature believers.Exhortation appeals for our restoration.Comfort elevates our hope to God rather than our circumstances.Counterfeit prophecy often elevates self, manipulates others, or contradicts Scripture.The church today needs pure prophetic voices to build mature believers, restore the paths of righteousness, and revive hope in God.Chapters00:00 Understanding Words of Knowledge06:24 The Gift of Prophecy22:38 The Need for Prophetic Purity in our Culture

SummaryThis message continues the Gifts of the Holy Spirit series with a focus on wisdom. Drawing primarily from the book of Proverbs, the teaching explores wisdom as both a divine gift and a calling for believers. The message highlights Solomon’s request for wisdom, the distinction between sonship and kingship, and the central truth that Jesus Himself is wisdom.Listeners are invited to embrace wisdom not as mere intelligence, but as humility rooted in the fear of the Lord. The message contrasts the wise and the foolish, showing how wisdom equips believers to steward God’s resources, bless others, and build a legacy of faith. Communion closes the service, reminding us that Jesus bears our foolishness and offers new lifeTakeawaysWisdom is a central theme in the Bible, mentioned 234 times.To enter into kingship, one must be anointed with wisdom.Sons trust God. Kings are entrusted by God.Jesus embodies wisdom and is the pathway to understanding.The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.Fools are impulsive, blame-shifting, unteachable, and resistant to growth. The wise are humble, thoughtful, teachable, and rooted in the fear of the Lord.Humility is essential for acquiring wisdom.Wisdom yields better returns than gold and is more precious than rubies.Jesus bears our foolishness and transforms mistakes into future blessings.We are called to steward the wisdom we receive for the benefit of others.Chapters00:00 The Importance of Wisdom17:34 Communion and New Life in Christ

SummaryIn this powerful continuation of the Gifts of the Spirit series, we unpack the gift of faith and its intimate connection to miracles. Faith isn’t just belief—it’s surrender. The gift of faith is a Spirit-empowered knowing that a breakthrough is happening now. Through personal testimonies and biblical truth, this message calls believers to live boldly, step out in faith, and become conduits for the anointing that breaks every yoke.Key TakeawaysFaith and miracles are interconnected; one requires the other.We have all the gifts of the Spirit because we have the Holy Spirit.The gift of faith is a knowing that a breakthrough is happening.True faith is not just belief; it is a surrender of the heart.Living a life of faith leads to a deeper relationship with Jesus.Faith is foundational to the Christian life and must be persistent.Miracles should be a normal part of a believer's life.We are called to be conduits for the Holy Spirit's power.Chapters00:00 Exploring Spiritual Gifts02:34 Faith and Miracles: A Divine Connection05:12 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Spiritual Gifts09:19 Tools for the Mission: Understanding Spiritual Gifts12:15 The Gift of Faith: A Deeper Understanding17:46 The Foundation of Faith in Christ22:50 The True Meaning of Belief27:30 The Journey of Faith: Following Jesus30:59 The Power of Faith in Action34:33 Persistent Faith: Never Giving Up37:47 Living a Life of Faith and Expecting Miracles

SummaryIn this powerful continuation of the Gifts of the Spirit series, we dive deep into the often-overlooked but essential gift of discerning of spirits. It is a Holy Spirit-empowered ability to distinguish what is truly from God and what is a counterfeit masquerading as light. Through vivid examples, biblical teaching, and practical contrasts, this message awakens a hunger for clarity, confidence, and spiritual authority in a world clouded by deception.Whether you're weary from soul-led battles or longing for unwavering faith, this episode invites you to receive a gift that silences inner chaos and equips you to stand firm in truth.Key TakeawaysThe gift of discernment is a powerful tool from the Holy Spirit.Spiritual discernment is the Holy Spirit-empowered ability to know what force in the spiritual realm is behind what you see or experience in the physical realm.Spiritual discernment is the supernatural ability to know the difference between the presence of the Holy Spirit and the presence of a counterfeit.Spiritual discernment helps us recognize when evil is masquerading as light. What we would consider good is not always holy.Spiritual discernment provides clarity, resulting in soul-healing rest.Spiritual discernment produces confidence, resulting in mountain-moving faith.Spiritual discernment is not just about spotting the counterfeit. It is also about silencing the inner battle between our soul and our spirit.Chapters00:00 What is the gift of discerning of spirits?07:31 Why is this gift important in our world today?15:16 Provides clarity, resulting in soul-healing rest.25:19 Produces confidence, resulting in mountain-moving faith.

SummaryWhat if the very language of heaven was already within your reach? In this message from the Gifts of the Holy Spirit series, we journey into the mystery and power of tongues—a gift often misunderstood, sometimes misused, but always meant to build up the body of Christ. With humor, humility, and a deep dive into Scripture, this teaching reframes tongues, not as a badge of spirituality but as a supernatural key for intimacy, intercession, and edification.TakeawaysLove is the foundation. Every spiritual gift—including tongues—must flow through love, or else it becomes noise without power.Tongues are not a badge of spirituality. They are a gift, not a performance metric. There are multiple expressions of tongues. From corporate tongues with interpretation to private devotional tongues for edification and intercession, the Spirit equips believers in diverse ways.Tongues build up the believer. Praying in the Spirit strengthens your inner life, awakens joy and peace, and aligns you with God’s will even when you don’t know what to pray.Tongues confuse the enemy. When you utter mysteries in the Spirit, you bypass the enemy’s schemes and release heaven’s language into earth’s atmosphere.Partnership is key. God doesn’t force the gift—He invites. Praying in tongues is a willed, daily partnership with the Holy Spirit, not a one-time event.Tongues are for everyday life. Not just for Sunday gatherings, but for washing dishes, walking the dog, preparing for a meeting, or tucking kids into bed—Spirit-led prayer belongs in the ordinary.Intercession through tongues is perfect prayer. The Spirit prays through you according to God’s will, carrying people, cities, and nations into the arms of Jesus.Don’t throw away God’s gift because of man’s misuse. Past abuses don’t negate the beauty and power of what God intends for His people.Call to ActionAs you listen, open your heart to the Spirit’s invitation. Whether you’ve prayed in tongues for years or are hearing this teaching for the first time, ask God to stir fresh hunger, fresh fire, and fresh intimacy. Then, carry that flame into your Monday—because victory is lit in the secret place and explodes in the public place.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Gift of Tongues04:59 The Controversy of Tongues in the Church07:29 The Importance of Love in Spiritual Gifts08:55 Understanding 1 Corinthians 14: The Pursuit of Love and Gifts15:17 The Power of Praying in Tongues22:21 The Everyday Practice of Tongues28:51 Types of Tongues: Corporate vs. Devotional34:46 Intercession and Thanksgiving in Tongues37:15 The Role of the Church in Tongues

SummaryEvery believer carries the gift of healing through the Holy Spirit, and that healing is part of God's original design for humanity. God's nature reveals that He is a healer. The role of the Holy Spirit is to empower believers in the gift of healing. We are encouraged to respond to God's nature, surrender to the Holy Spirit, and step out in faith to bring healing to others.TakeawaysEvery person carries the gift of healing through the Holy Spirit.God's nature is that He is a healer, not just in action but in essence.Healing was part of God's original design for humanity before sin entered the world.The gifts of the Spirit are not medals of honor but tools for ministry.The Holy Spirit empowers believers to operate in all gifts, including healing.Jesus came to restore God's original design and will for health and wholeness.Healing is available today and is part of the believer's inheritance.The church is called to be a conduit for God's healing power in the world.Chapters00:00 Understanding the Gifts of the Spirit12:59 Healing: God's Original Design and Will15:56 The Power of Belief in Healing17:31 Understanding Salvation: Sozo and Its Implications18:46 God's Design for Health and Wholeness20:57 The Garden of Eden: A Reflection of Divine Health22:20 The Impact of Sin on Health and Well-being26:35 Jesus: The Restorer of Health and Wholeness28:35 The Will of God: Healing for Today31:15 Activating the Gift of Healing40:18 Commissioning for Healing Ministry

SummaryThe importance of prophetic ministry and the need for stillness in God's presence. Caroline shares her vision for creating an atmosphere where individuals can hear from the Lord and be affirmed in their spiritual journeys. TakeawaysWe are a church family that embraces change.Creating an atmosphere for the prophectic enhances spiritual experiences.Being still before God allows for deeper connection.Our church serves as a well for those seeking spiritual refreshment.Soaking in God's presence is essential for spiritual growth.Courage is a mantle available to all believers.Listening to God requires quieting our minds and hearts.Chapters00:00 The Prophetic Ministry and Its Impact09:20 Embracing Courage and Spiritual Awakening

SummaryPart 2 of Worthy is the Lamb series (Rev. 5:9-10). Exploring our role as Priest and King in living out the victory of the Lamb so that we may both serve our God and reign on the earth.TakeawaysThe role of priest and king embraces the dichotomy of serving and reigning.Consecration without freedom is legalism. Freedom without consecration is self-worship.True freedom in Christ, as demonstrated from the life of Jesus, comes from submission to God's will.Volitional license is the attempt to reign without serving.Virtue signaling is the appearance of serving without the cost.Victim worship says my wounds are more worthy than the wounds of the Lamb.Our victory is not the absence of pain and injustice. It is the overcoming of those things. We surrender our pain and injustice to the Lamb who was slain and walk in the authority of the Lion who has overcome.Chapters00:00 Living out the victory of the Lamb.01:01 Embracing our role as Priest and King03:38 Reigning without serving07:48 The appearance of serving without the cost13:13 Brokenness without victory means my wounds are more important than the wounds of the Lamb19:14 Steps to Victory

SummaryThe Book of Revelation was written to reveal the victory of the Lamb of God and the destiny of His victorious Church. What does it mean to join in the declaration that began in heaven, "Worthy is the Lamb?"TakeawaysThe Book of Revelation reveals the victory of Jesus Christ.Jesus' victory is not just for the future but for now.Heaven's perspective is crucial for understanding our struggles.The declaration 'Worthy is the Lamb' is a declaration of the hope heaven has for the people God loves and the victory of the Lamb who gave His life for them.Chapters00:00 The Word of God01:46 The Purpose of Revelation02:36 Context of Early Church Persecution07:02 John's Vision and Worship08:54 Letters to the Seven Churches11:11 The Scroll and God's Will15:00 The New Song in Heaven18:33 Worthy is the Lamb: A Declaration of Victory22:06 The Battle Cry of Heaven

SummaryMichael French emphasizes the importance of building on faith and understanding our identity in Christ. He explores the significance of the Lord's Prayer and how it relates to manifesting the Kingdom of God. He concludes with a prayer for empowerment and action, urging believers to give away what we carry and to trust in God's provision.TakeawaysWe are called to present Jesus outside the church.Our identity in Christ is crucial for our purpose.Prayer is about manifesting God's kingdom on earth.Daily bread represents spiritual sustenance, not just physical needs.We must recognize our capacity to reflect God's presence.The kingdom of God is already present within us.We need to give away what we receive from God.Expect God to provide what you need for each day.Our focus should be on God's will, not our reputation.Transformation is necessary for the world to see God's kingdom.Chapters00:00 Joyful Living and Community Connection00:16 Building on God's Impact01:34 Expecting More from God02:57 Understanding Our Identity in Christ04:56 The Church's Role in the World07:02 Recognizing Our Capacity07:59 Manifesting God's Kingdom10:45 The Present Kingdom of God12:43 The Cost of the Kingdom16:24 Letting Go of Self-Importance17:54 Desiring God's Will Over Ours20:59 Daily Bread: More than Physical Needs25:28 Spiritual Sustenance for Daily Living30:47 The Manna Analogy35:47 Giving Away What We Receive40:07 Embracing Our Unique Role46:01 Trusting God's Sovereignty

SummarySpecial guest speaker, Michael French, delves into the Lord's Prayer, emphasizing the significance of praying for God's Name to be made holy and understanding our identity in Christ. He highlights the trials and challenges believers face as opportunities for purification and growth, ultimately leading to a greater manifestation of God's presence on the earth. He encourages listeners to recognize their role as representatives of God's name and to embrace their identity as gifts to the world.TakeawaysThe Lord's Prayer is a powerful model for prayer and faith.Praying for God's name to be made holy involves personal responsibility.Our identity in Christ is central to our purpose and representation of God.Trials and challenges are opportunities for spiritual growth and purification.Believers are called to manifest God's name in the earth.Understanding our identity helps us to reflect God's nature.We are gifts to the world, carrying God's presence within us.Cooperating with God leads to transformation in our lives and those around us.Chapters00:00 The Kingdom Manifested02:23 The Lord's Prayer and Its Significance07:47 Understanding Prayer and God's Will10:42 The Lord's Prayer: A Deeper Meaning13:57 The Holiness of God's Name16:50 Our Identity as God's Representatives20:50 Trials and Challenges: A Path to Purity24:42 Manifesting God's Name in the Earth29:10 The Purpose of the Temple and Our Role32:41 The Kingdom of God Within Us37:08 Recognizing Our Identity in Christ40:19 Cooperating with God's Work in Us

Sunday Morning Message

The only thing that made it through the cross of Jesus was our free will! It's time to surrender our will, our rights, and our options so we can experience God's will in our lives! We are not supposed to carry Jesus and something else. We are not supposed to give our lives to Jesus, and yet hang on to some things of the world. So many Christians are settling for a counterfeit freedom in certain areas of their life! We have a Father who wants to fulfill every area of our life in the greatest way, but it requires surrender! Luke 9:24 says, "For whosoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it." Go all in! Surrender your will to Jesus in every area of your life and experience real freedom!

What can we learn about the link between God’s promise,our faith, and credited righteousness that will increase our understanding, transform our lives, and expand our impact on the world around us?Righteousness originates with God, who offers us the promise of blessing through his grace. Righteousness does not begin with our actions. It begins with God’s action. He makes a promise to us by His grace, that aligns with His righteous character and His divine plans for us.Faith is a journey whereby God expands our capacity to comprehend what is possible by His Promise of blessing. Faith isn’t about acting out our own imagination of God’s promise. Then we become discouraged if we don’t see the results we arelooking for, and think it’s because we don’t have enough faith, which is just a belief in our own righteousness. Faith is a journey where we grow in our knowledge of Him, increasing our ability to see the world through His eyes, and aligning our desires withHis heart as He continues to unfold and reveal the scope of His blessing.God’s righteousness, credited to us by our faith in His promise to act, produces acts of God through us that fulfill His mission for the world. Righteousness is not an act FOR God. It’s an act OF God through us. Once credited with righteousness, we become vesselsfor divine action.Righteousness is the engine of kingdom advance, empowering us to live out God’s blessing in Genesis 12:3 that all nations would be blessed and Jesus' commission in Matt. 28:19-20 to make disciples of all nations.It produces in us the power to bring God’s acts of blessing, God’s message of hope, and God’s provision of freedom to a world in desperate need of His righteousness.

I believe that God is re-establishing the purpose of the Church! We need each other! We were created for relationship! One of the major ways God reveals Himself to us is through our relationships with others! The Kingdom of God is a family! God's intent was for the church to gather together, grow together, and go together!The world around us is groaning for sons and daughters (The Church) to manifest God, to testify about Jesus, to live out the Word! Are you manifesting the world or God? It's time to see the importance of the church, the power of family, and the urgency of the gospel!