Seven Letters to Seven Churches: Thiatyra
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Release Date: 10/14/2019
Four Cups | Week 4: The Cup of Praise
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What if the happiest people in life aren’t the ones with fewer problems—but the ones who know their purpose? In the final week of our Four Cups series, guest speaker Chris Hodges, founding pastor of Church of the Highlands, walks through the four promises God made in Exodus 6:6–7 and how they reveal the spiritual journey God has for every believer. From salvation to freedom to purpose and ultimately living a life that makes a difference, this message explains how God invites every person into a life of fulfillment beyond their problems. Discover how the “Fourth Cup” — the Cup of...
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Four Cups | Week 3: The Cup of Redemption
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n Week 3 of the “Four Cups” series, Pastor Stephen Mizell explores the Cup of Redemption from Exodus 6:6–7. Before the Red Sea parted… before the miracles… God made four powerful promises to His people. In this message, we focus on the third promise: “I will redeem you.” Redemption isn’t just about being forgiven—it’s about restored value and discovering the purpose God created you for. God doesn’t waste your story. Your struggles, victories, and experiences may be the very things He uses to reveal your calling. Key Takeaways Redemption means restored value — God buys...
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Four Cups | Week 2: The Cup of Deliverance
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In this message from our Four Cups series, Pastor Stephen Mizell teaches how God not only brings us out of bondage — He also works to remove bondage from within us. Drawing from Exodus 6 and the promise “I will free you,” this sermon explores how true freedom is a process shaped by renewed thinking, healing, and community. If you’ve ever felt saved but still stuck, this message will help you understand how God leads us into lasting freedom. Key Takeaways • God can bring you out instantly — but transformation happens over time • Salvation solves eternity — deliverance transforms...
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Four Cups | Week 1: The Cup of Sanctification
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What if the first miracle God ever did for His people wasn't parting the Red Sea — but simply letting them know He knew them? In this first message of our new series The Four Cups, Pastor Stephen Mizell unpacks the ancient Passover tradition rooted in Exodus 6:6-7 and shows how God's four promises — "I will bring you out, I will free you, I will redeem you, I will take you as my own" — are a roadmap for every believer's journey with Him. Before God changes your habits, He changes your identity. Before He fixes your behavior, He establishes who you belong to. That's the Cup of...
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Integrated: The Long Game
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This week's message concludes our 7-week series through the book of James, exploring what it truly means to live an integrated faith—where what we believe actually shapes how we live. Pastor Stephen Mizell challenges us to embrace the long game of discipleship through three essential characteristics: patience, prayer, and persistence. Mature faith doesn't burn bright and fade fast—it stays, it prays, and it brings people home. Discover why spiritual maturity happens in seasons, not seconds, and learn how refusing to give up is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself. Key...
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Integrated: The Wisdom War
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Not all wisdom is created equal. In this episode, Pastor Stephen Mizell from Open Door Church in Edenton, NC, tackles one of the most critical questions facing believers today: Where is your wisdom coming from—and where is it taking you? Continuing the Integrated series through the book of James, Pastor Stephen unpacks James chapters 3 and 4 to reveal the stark difference between earthly wisdom and godly wisdom. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why "garbage in, garbage out" isn't just about media—it's about the wisdom sources shaping your life The three characteristics of earthly...
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Integrated: The Direction of Your Life
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If you want to know where your life is headed, listen to what's coming out of your mouth. Join Pastor Stephen Mizell for this week's message from James 3 about the incredible power of our words to direct, destroy, and diagnose our lives. In this online-only service (due to weather), we continue our journey through the book of James, exploring how faith moves from belief to behavior. This week, we discover that your tongue is the steering wheel of your life—and the words you speak reveal the condition of your heart. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your words have the power to DIRECT your life's trajectory...
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Integrated: The Anatomy of Faith
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Is your faith alive? In this week's message from our "Integrated" series, Pastor Stephen Mizell examines James 2:14-26 and challenges us with a simple truth: a faith that doesn't act isn't alive. Join us as we explore what it means to close the gap between what we say we believe and how we actually live. This isn't about judgment—it's about diagnosis. Just like a doctor identifies health issues to help us heal, God's Word reveals areas where our faith needs action. Key Takeaways: Faith without works is dead—belief must lead to action Don't just acknowledge needs, engage with them...
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Integrated: The Royal Law
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What if the church's biggest problem isn't hatred, but the subtle ways we treat people differently? In this week's message from our "Integrated" series, Pastor Stephen Mizell confronts a truth that hits closer to home than we'd like to admit: we all have prejudices. Drawing from James 2, this sermon challenges us to examine how we show favoritism—whether based on wealth, appearance, motivation, or countless other factors. Pastor Stephen reminds us that every person who walks through our doors is created in the image of God and deserves the same mercy we desperately need. KEY TAKEAWAYS: ...
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Integrated: The Mirror of Reality | Week 2
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What if the biggest lie you'll ever hear isn't from the culture, the media, or even the enemy - but from yourself? In this week's message from the book of James, Pastor Stephen Mizell tackles one of the most common problems in the church today: we're information-rich but obedience-poor. Drawing from James 1:19-27, Pastor Stephen uses the powerful metaphor of a mirror to show how God's Word reveals who we really are. But here's the challenge: are we just glancing at our reflection and walking away unchanged, or are we allowing what we see to transform us? Why asking for "deep teaching" might...
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