This message is a reminder that believers carry the image of God and are never alone. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, there’s a down payment on eternity—God’s promise of presence and purpose. Let this truth bring peace and courage to live faithfully, no matter the challenge.

This message kicks off the Renewed series with a deep dive into 2 Corinthians. It unpacks the tense relationship between Paul and the Corinthian church, explores the pain behind his “severe letter,” and highlights how Paul becomes a model of reconciliation and spiritual maturity.

A powerful real-life story—surviving a death threat while serving as a missionary in Colombia during the Pablo Escobar era—helps illustrate the need for a clear calling and the steady presence of the Holy Spirit when life feels dangerous or divided.

Whether the challenge is church conflict, broken relationships, or simply staying faithful to Jesus' mission, this teaching offers encouragement to:
- Bear God’s image in every conversation
- Stand firm in your calling, even when it costs you
- Actively share the good news of Christ’s victory

When life pushes us to the edge, Jesus steps in. Time and again, He meets us with mercy we didn’t earn, strength when we’re at our weakest, and promises that remain steady even when the world around us is falling apart. Sharing how He’s shown up in our lives is one of the most powerful ways we bring Him glory.

We aren’t just a congregation—we’re a spiritual family of seekers.

Some are walking closely with Jesus. Others are still searching. But no matter where you are on the path, the call is the same: live, love, and go.

This clip invites us to rediscover the simplicity and challenge of Jesus' greatest commandments and the Great Commission.

What matters most? That we keep seeking, together.

Jeroboam didn’t want to submit to God—he wanted control. So he made his own gods, ones that wouldn’t challenge his pride or demand surrender. That same temptation is alive today. I have to ask myself regularly: am I following God, or am I reshaping Him to fit my comfort? Pride and selfishness are behind so many of our struggles, and until we let go, we’ll never fully walk in truth.

In this final message of our “Strongholds” series, I share what we can learn from King Jeroboam—a leader who let pride dominate his heart. As I studied his story, I saw how easily pride disguises itself as power, control, comfort, and the need for acceptance. But at the root, it’s still pride.

I didn’t just see Jeroboam in this story—I saw myself. Maybe you will too.

Together, we’ll walk through how these strongholds form, how they shape our view of God and others, and what Scripture says about breaking free. My prayer is that this message will help you identify any stronghold that might be holding you back—and remind you that real freedom is found in Christ alone.

In today’s message, I take a hard look at the dangers of entitlement and how it played a role in dividing an entire kingdom under Rehoboam’s rule. It’s easy to point fingers at others and say they feel entitled—but what about us? I challenge you to reflect honestly: Are you living as if the world owes you something? Are you ignoring the needs of others while chasing your own comfort and status? Together, we’ll explore how Jesus calls us to humility, mercy, and peace, and how real fulfillment isn’t found in demanding more—but in serving well.

Join me as we dive deep into the heart of this struggle and discover the freedom that comes when we lay down entitlement and take up the mindset of Christ.

In this message, I dive into the story of King Solomon and wrestle with a question that hits close to home—am I chasing power, or am I trusting God? Solomon had everything: wisdom, wealth, influence, and success. But somewhere along the way, his pursuit of power led him away from God. Sound familiar?

I unpack how this same struggle shows up in our lives today. Whether it’s chasing more money, control over our circumstances, comfort, or acceptance from others, we all fall into the trap of thinking those things will finally make us happy. But they never do.

Let’s explore how we can break free from these strongholds and learn to put our trust fully in Jesus, the only true source of power and possibility.

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📖 Scripture References I Talk Through:

1 Kings 3:7-9
Deuteronomy 17:14-17
Romans 5:6
Philippians 4:13

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