Summary

True joy comes from a relationship with Jesus rather than fleeting happiness. Living a restored life allows us to enjoy that relationship along our journey. Restoration involves not only forgiveness but also a commitment to holy living and a diligent pursuit of God. By being attentive and allowing God's presence to guide us, we can experience profound joy and freedom, impacting not only our lives but also those around us.

Takeaways

• We don't live on old bread; Jesus wants to be your daily bread.
• The most important thing you can do is to be still and just allow His presence to do what only it can do in your life.
• Restoration begins with forgiveness but continues in relationship.
• You will never be faced with anything alone; He is always with you.

Chapters

00:00 Gratitude and Fresh Starts

02:20 The Power of the Word

03:29 Psalms of Ascent: A Journey of Growth

06:42 The Importance of Being Still

12:18 Restoration and Joy: A Deep Dive

17:07 Living from a Place of Joy

22:14 The Two Parts of Restoration

28:17 The Call to Holy Living

Summary

The Psalms of Ascent teach us the importance of the journey with the Lord. Every step is an opportunity to ascend. We begin the journey to ascend by lifting our eyes from where we are to where God has called us. Then our soul answers the question, "Where does my help come from?" The Maker of heaven and earth made us, and He provides everything we need and protects us from every threat. He is the Lord our Keeper.

Takeaways

• The Psalms of Ascent transform an ordinary journey into a sacred pilgrimage.
• Every step taken is an intentional surrender to God.
• Lifting our eyes is the first step in our journey.
• The Maker of heaven and earth made us and He will provide our help.
• God's protection is vigilant and continuous.
• God preserves what we have failed to guard.
• Every step is an opportunity to ascend higher and draw closer to the One who walks with us.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Psalms of Ascent

05:24 The Journey Begins: Psalm 121

10:52 The Maker: God's Provision

17:25 The Watchman: God's Protection

24:21 The Guardian: God's Preserving

26:50 Conclusion: Ascending in Faith and Purpose

Summary

Be 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 everything
• Know who Jesus is
• Do whatever He tells you
• Fill it to the brim
• Expect the best

As 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.

Takeaways

• The 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.

Chapters

00:00 Anticipating a New Year

02:36 The Wedding at Cana: Jesus' First Miracle

08:46 Five Keys to Experience New Wine

17:53 Blessing and Expectation for the New Year

Summary

This 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.

Takeaways

• The 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.

Chapters

00:00 The Significance of Christmas: More Than a Celebration

00:17 The Miracle of Childbirth: A Divine Connection

07:06 The Worth of King Jesus: A Call to Worship

14:01 Communion: Remembering the Gift of Jesus

Summary

Why 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!

Takeaways

• Stewarding 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.

Summary

The people of God bring Him thank offerings, testifying to the transformative power of gratitude and celebration to the Lord in our lives.

Takeaways

• Thankfulness 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 Takeaways

• Testimonies 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.

Summary

We 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 Takeaways

• Words 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.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Words of Knowledge

06:24 The Gift of Prophecy

22:38 The Need for Prophetic Purity in our Culture