Pride, Faith, and Building What Lasts - Genesis 11:1–13:4 | January 5, 2025
Release Date: 01/05/2026
Secret and Sincere - Matthew 6:1-24 | January 7, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream for today's episode of One Single Story as they explore the challenges of performance-driven religion and how to keep good deeds from becoming a show. Scripture Focus: Matthew 6:1-24 (Sermon on the Mount) - Jesus addresses performance-driven religion and reframes how we approach generosity, prayer, and fasting. In This Episode: The difference between babbling prayers and persistent, sincere prayer Why motive matters more than method in spiritual practices Distinguishing between public faith and performance faith How...
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Faith vs. Sight - Genesis 13:5–15:21 | January 6, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore the powerful contrast between Abraham's faith-driven obedience and Lot's sight-driven choices in Genesis 13:5–15:21. Scripture Focus: Genesis 13:5–15:21 - Abraham and Lot separate as Lot chooses the well-watered Jordan Valley based on appearance, while Abraham trusts God's direction. God confirms His covenant with Abraham, declaring him righteous because of his faith. In This Episode: Why Lot chose based on what looked good while Abraham chose obedience The contrast between sight-driven decisions...
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Pride, Faith, and Building What Lasts - Genesis 11:1–13:4 | January 5, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore one of the Bible's most striking contrasts: the Tower of Babel and God's call to Abraham. This episode examines how pride leads to independence while humility positions us for God's blessing. Scripture Focus: Genesis 11:1–13:4 - The Tower of Babel's prideful unity transitions to God's call of Abraham, one humble man who would become a blessing to all nations. In This Episode: The Tower of Babel as a picture of human pride and independence from God Why unity without humility is dangerous The power of...
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Beginning of Wisdom - Proverbs 1:7-9 | January 2, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore what it truly means to fear the Lord and how humility opens the door to godly wisdom in Proverbs 1:7-9. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:7-9 - The foundation of wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and honoring godly instruction. In This Episode: Understanding "fear of the Lord" as reverent respect, not terror How humility makes us teachable and transforms knowledge into wisdom The vital role of parents and mentors in passing down godly understanding Personal stories of influential spiritual guides...
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Planting Roots for a New Year - Proverbs 1:1-6 | January 1, 2026
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Psalm 1 and discuss what it means to be planted and rooted in God's Word as we begin 2026. Scripture Focus: Psalm 1:1-6 - Two paths in life: one rooted in God's Word that bears fruit, and another that is rootless and blown away. In This Episode: Meditation on God's Word versus simply reading it Why direction determines destination in your spiritual life Understanding righteousness as alignment with God's heart How stability comes from being planted and rooted Key Quote: "Blessed life doesn't...
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Everything That Has Breath - Psalm 150:1-6 | December 31, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore the ultimate crescendo of worship in Psalm 150. Discover what it means to live a life of praise beyond Sunday mornings and how every breath is an opportunity to worship God. Scripture Focus: Psalm 150:1-6 - The concluding psalm calling all creation to praise God with every instrument, voice, and breath. In This Episode: Why praise is a mandate, not a mood Practicing all-of-life worship in daily moments The connection between breath, grace, and worship Understanding that you're already an...
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A New Heaven and New Earth - Revelation 21:1-27 | December 30, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore God's ultimate redemption plan in Revelation 21—a vision where God doesn't discard what He created, but restores it, making all things new. Scripture Focus: Revelation 21:1-27 - John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, where God dwells among His people and establishes the New Jerusalem. In This Episode: God's plan as restoration, not just rescue Finding comfort in suffering through the promise of permanent peace Living as Kingdom citizens and ambassadors now Bringing heaven's values to...
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The Final Judgment - Revelation 20:1-15 | December 29, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Wendy Korbusieski as they explore Revelation 20 and discuss the defeat of evil, the Book of Life, and how eternal perspective reshapes our daily priorities. Scripture Focus: Revelation 20:1-15 - The final judgment unfolds before the Great White Throne, where those whose names are in the Lamb's Book of Life enter eternal life and all evil is forever ended. In This Episode: The Book of Life versus the other books of judgment Why evil has an expiration date How sin gets settled - at the cross or at the throne How eternal perspective...
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The Humble King - Zechariah 9:1-17 | December 26, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Sheryl Daughety on One Single Story as we explore Zechariah 9's powerful prophecy of the coming King. In this day-after-Christmas episode, we examine how the Messiah's humility challenges worldly power, what it means for God to fight for His people, and how to live in light of Christ's promised return. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 9:1-17 - The messianic prophecy of the humble King riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, fulfilled by Jesus during His triumphal entry. In This Episode: How a humble king challenges our views of power and...
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God With Us - Zechariah 8:1-23 | December 25, 2025
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Join Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Sheryl Daughety on this Christmas Day edition as they explore what "God with us" means through Zechariah 8's message of restoration and hope. Scripture Focus: Zechariah 8:1-23 - God's promises of restoration, calling His people to truth, justice, and faithfulness. In This Episode: How God's restoration points to the gospel Balancing truth and peace in faith communities How hope motivates obedience What "God with us" means this Christmas Key Quote: "I don't deserve the life that I'm living, and I don't deserve the blessings that I...
info_outlineJoin Pastor Stephen Mizell, Pastor Jay Rivenbark, and Pastor Alyssa Bream as they explore one of the Bible's most striking contrasts: the Tower of Babel and God's call to Abraham. This episode examines how pride leads to independence while humility positions us for God's blessing.
Scripture Focus: Genesis 11:1–13:4 - The Tower of Babel's prideful unity transitions to God's call of Abraham, one humble man who would become a blessing to all nations.
In This Episode:
- The Tower of Babel as a picture of human pride and independence from God
- Why unity without humility is dangerous
- The power of one obedient person versus a prideful multitude
- The difference between building stages versus building altars
- How faith becomes a blessing when it leads to action
- Modern towers we build: technology, power, titles, and wealth
Key Quote: "Choose altars over towers because God will take care of your name if you take care of your obedience."
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