Radiant Church Podcast
Messages by Caden Metcalf, lead pastor of Radiant Church, Surprise, AZ — New episodes every Monday. Radiant is All About Changed Lives! Worship God | Build Family | Reach People - To learn more, visit us online at radiantchurch.com
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Repentance Brings Revival | REVIVAL
01/12/2026
Repentance Brings Revival | REVIVAL
Revival doesn’t begin with hype, emotion, or strategy—it begins with repentance. In this message, we explore how a humble, honest turning back to God has always been the spark that ignites spiritual renewal. From the lives of John Wesley and Charles Spurgeon to the prayers of God’s people in Psalm 85, Scripture shows us that repentance isn’t harsh or condemning—it’s hopeful and life-giving. Biblical repentance is more than feeling bad about sin. It’s a decisive change of direction—a return to God that realigns our hearts, restores joy, and opens the door to renewal. In a culture that replaces repentance with blame, self-help, or cancellation, God invites us to something better: transformation. This message walks through four powerful results of repentance seen throughout Scripture—joy restored, mercy released, refreshing received, and relationship renewed. Repentance clears the ground so revival can grow. It doesn’t push God away; it draws us closer to Him. If your faith feels dry, your joy feels distant, or your love feels faint, this message is an invitation to turn again to the God who revives His people. Repentance isn’t the end of the story—it’s the doorway to what God wants to do next. When people repent, God revives.
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The Power of Prayer & Fasting | REVIVAL
01/05/2026
The Power of Prayer & Fasting | REVIVAL
Why not believe God can do something extraordinary in 2026? Why not seek Him with all your heart? In this message, we launch into 10 days of prayer and fasting with a bold faith-filled question: Why not God? Throughout Scripture and church history, renewal and revival have always been preceded by a passion for God expressed through prayer and fasting. From Jesus, Moses, Daniel, and the early church to modern testimonies of provision, healing, restoration, and breakthrough—fasting aligns our hearts with God’s will and positions us to hear His voice clearly. This teaching unpacks what biblical fasting really is (and what it isn’t), why Jesus expects His followers to fast, and how fasting disciplines the flesh, sharpens spiritual discernment, releases God’s power, and brings divine favor. We’re reminded that fasting doesn’t change God—it changes us. As a church family, we’re called to step into a new year believing God for new things: revival, direction, freedom, and favor. If you’re facing a situation that feels impossible, stalled, or “not the way it’s supposed to be,” this message is an invitation to pick up that burden again—and this time, pray and fast. When God’s people humble themselves, heaven hears. From the first day you set your heart to seek Him, God begins to move. So the question remains: why not?
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Lessons from the Shepherd | NAMES
01/05/2026
Lessons from the Shepherd | NAMES
Psalm 23 is more than a familiar passage—it’s a promise for every season of life. In this message, we learn how God reveals Himself as our Good Shepherd, the One who guides us into the future, knows what we need, and walks with us through every valley. Drawing from David’s experience as both a shepherd and a king, we uncover powerful lessons about God’s care: we never walk alone, He is our provider, He gives us rest, He restores our souls, and He comforts us in the darkest moments. Even in the presence of enemies, failure, and uncertainty, God prepares a table, pours out His anointing, and surrounds us with goodness and mercy. This message is an invitation to stop striving and start dwelling—to remain in God’s presence and trust the Shepherd who leads, protects, restores, and provides. As we step into a new season, the call is simple: keep showing up in His presence and watch what only God can do. God is good all the time—and all the time, God is good.
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The Prince of Peace | NAMES
12/22/2025
The Prince of Peace | NAMES
Peace can disappear in a moment—through chaos, loss, fear, or circumstances beyond our control. In this Christmas message, we look at Jesus as the Prince of Peace, prophesied in Isaiah 9 and revealed in full through His life, authority, and presence. Biblical peace isn’t the absence of problems—it’s the presence of a Person. Jesus isn’t just a gentle idea of peace; He is Sar Shalom—the Commander, Governor, and Authority of peace. He doesn’t negotiate with chaos; He commands it. Whether the storm is raging around you or within you, Jesus guards hearts and minds with a peace that surpasses understanding. Through Scripture and story, this message explores peace on every level—externally, internally, and eternally. Sometimes Jesus calms the storm. Other times, He calms us in the storm. Either way, the Prince of Peace is with us, steadying our souls, speaking truth over fear, and inviting us to surrender control and rest in Him. Peace didn’t come as a policy. It came as a Person. And His name is Jesus.
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Immanuel | God With Us | NAMES
12/16/2025
Immanuel | God With Us | NAMES
Immanuel isn’t just a Christmas name—it’s the story of the entire Bible in one word: God with us. From Genesis to Revelation, Scripture tells a single, beautiful story of God’s desire to dwell with His people. What sin broke, God promised to restore. What was lost in Eden, Jesus fulfills in the incarnation. In this message, we explore the meaning and significance of the name Immanuel, first promised in Isaiah and fully revealed in Jesus. God doesn’t offer distance, strategy, or escape—He offers His presence. In our fear, uncertainty, and brokenness, God’s answer has always been Himself. You’ll see how Immanuel unfolds across redemptive history: God with us intended, lost, promised, near, threatened, arrived, within, and forever. Jesus is not God watching from heaven—He is God who stepped into our pain, our weakness, and our world to be with us and save us. This message reminds us that we were created for God’s presence, sustained by it now, and destined to dwell with Him forever. Immanuel is not seasonal—it’s eternal.
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Faith in the Middle | Gospel of Matthew
12/12/2025
Faith in the Middle | Gospel of Matthew
Most of life happens “in the middle”—between the starting point and the breakthrough, between the promise and the fulfillment. In Matthew 14, Jesus meets His disciples in the middle of the lake, in the middle of the night, in the middle of a storm… and teaches them what faith really looks like. In this message, we learn how to stay faithful when the wind is against us. Jesus sends the disciples into a storm—not because they disobeyed, but because they obeyed. We see that some storms are allowed by God, that resistance doesn’t mean you’re off course, and that Jesus often reveals Himself most clearly in the waves, not the calm. You’ll discover five powerful truths: learn to rest, some storms are from God, keep rowing when resistance comes, look for Jesus in the storm—not just the exit, and walk on His Word, not your circumstances. Like Peter, we step out because Jesus says “Come,” and even when we sink, His hand is already reaching toward us. The storm becomes the classroom. The waves become the revelation. And the moment Jesus climbs into the boat, everything changes. If you’re in a season of pressure, uncertainty, waiting, or fatigue—this message will help you see Jesus in the middle and find courage to keep going.
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You Feed Them | Gospel of Matthew
12/04/2025
You Feed Them | Gospel of Matthew
Jesus doesn’t just see the crowd—He has compassion for them. And in Matthew 14:13–21, that compassion becomes a calling for His disciples. In this message, we explore the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and discover what happens when ordinary people bring their small offering to an extraordinary God. We learn three powerful truths: the crowd reveals Christ’s compassion, Christ’s compassion becomes our calling, and our calling requires our contribution. God isn’t asking you to have it all—He’s asking you to bring what you do have. Even when it feels small, insufficient, or insignificant, Jesus multiplies what’s surrendered to Him. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, under-resourced, or unsure of how God could use you, this message is an invitation to step out in bold faith. Bring your “five loaves and two fish,” trust Him with the outcome, and watch Him do more than you could ask, think, or imagine.
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The Price of Truth | Gospel of Matthew
11/25/2025
The Price of Truth | Gospel of Matthew
Truth always costs something—and in Matthew 14:1–13, we see that cost on full display. In this message, we look at the story of John the Baptist’s imprisonment and execution, a moment that reveals what happens when truth confronts corrupt power. John wasn’t killed for preaching to crowds—he was killed for challenging a ruler’s sin. We explore four themes: how truth confronts power, why faithfulness will cost you, how sin seeks to silence the prophetic voice, and why grief—though real—is never the final word. From the courage of William Tyndale to the boldness of John the Baptist, we are reminded that the kingdom of God advances not in comfort but in conviction. This message calls believers to stand firm in a culture that prefers silence over righteousness and compromise over holiness. Faithful discipleship requires courage, conviction, and a willingness to confront deception with love and truth. The question isn’t whether truth is costly—it’s whether we’re willing to pay the price.
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Seven Secrets of the Kingdom of God | Gospel of Matthew
11/17/2025
Seven Secrets of the Kingdom of God | Gospel of Matthew
The kingdom of God doesn’t look like what most people expect—and Jesus makes that clear through seven powerful parables in Matthew 13. In this message, we uncover the “secrets” of how God’s kingdom really works: it starts small like a mustard seed, grows quietly like hidden yeast, demands full surrender like a priceless treasure, and advances even when the world seems messy and mixed. Jesus shows us that the kingdom is hidden but unstoppable, quiet but powerful, and worth everything we have. God is working in ways we can’t always see, calling us to trust Him, treasure Him, share His truth, and guard our hearts against familiarity that blinds us to His presence. Never despise small beginnings. The King is at work—and His kingdom is breaking in, one life at a time.
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Seeing, Growing, Trusting | Gospel of Matthew
11/13/2025
Seeing, Growing, Trusting | Gospel of Matthew
Not everything that grows in the field comes from the same seed. In Matthew 13, Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God is both hidden and growing—real faith develops quietly, even in the middle of confusion, counterfeits, and chaos. In this message, we discover what it means to truly see God’s kingdom, grow faithfully among the weeds, and trust the Sower’s timing. The seed is still good. The harvest is still coming. God isn’t panicked—He’s patient, and His kingdom is advancing even when it’s hidden beneath the surface. Keep listening. Keep growing. Keep trusting. The weeds won’t last forever, but the wheat will.
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Dirt Work | Gospel of Matthew
11/04/2025
Dirt Work | Gospel of Matthew
Spiritual growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens in the soil of your heart. In this message from Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower, revealing how the same seed—the Word of God—produces different results depending on the condition of the soil. We dig into what it means to prepare your heart for God’s Word, to grow deep roots that endure life’s storms, and to cultivate a faith that bears lasting fruit. Whether you’re in a season of planting, pruning, or perseverance, God is doing “dirt work” in you—turning hard ground into good soil that produces a harvest of faith, hope, and love. Don’t just hear the Word. Let it take root.
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Give Me A Sign | Gospel of Matthew
10/27/2025
Give Me A Sign | Gospel of Matthew
We live in a world obsessed with proof—always looking for another sign, another piece of evidence before we’ll believe. But in Matthew 12:38–50, Jesus confronts that mindset head-on: “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign, but none will be given except the sign of Jonah.” In this message, we discover that Jesus doesn’t offer us a sign to prove Himself—He offers His resurrection to transform us. What we need isn’t more evidence; it’s more surrender. Learn how faith begins not with “prove it,” but with “lead me.” See why moral reform without spiritual renewal always falls short, and how true belonging comes from doing the Father’s will. The resurrection is the ultimate sign—and it’s more than enough.
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Worship Through Witness | Worship Series
10/20/2025
Worship Through Witness | Worship Series
Worship doesn’t stop at singing—it continues through our witness. In this message from Matthew 28:16–20, we explore how the Great Commission calls every believer to worship God by sharing their story and making disciples. Jesus has all authority, and He promises to be with us as we go. Discover how to overcome doubt, find courage, and share your testimony with boldness. Your story is powerful—it reveals God’s glory and can change someone’s eternity. Worship through your words, your work, and your willingness to GO and tell what the Lord has done for you. No worship, no glory. But when you witness, heaven rejoices.
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Worship Through Words | Worship Series
10/20/2025
Worship Through Words | Worship Series
Our words aren’t empty—they carry spiritual power. In Matthew 12, Jesus reminds us that every word reveals the heart and aligns with one of two kingdoms. Words can build up or tear down, heal or harm, bless or blaspheme. They shape the spiritual climate of our homes, relationships, and churches. In this message, we learn that our speech is worship—a reflection of who rules our heart. From the Pharisees’ accusations to Jesus’ truth-filled responses, we see that what comes from our mouths exposes our alignment, our faith, and our fruit. Let your words become an act of worship that points people to Jesus, brings life to others, and declares that He is Lord.
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Worship Through Work | Worship Series
10/07/2025
Worship Through Work | Worship Series
Work isn’t just what we do to get by—it’s one of the ways we worship God. In this message, we explore how faith transforms our nine-to-five into something sacred. From Genesis to Ephesians, Scripture reveals that work was God’s idea long before the fall. It’s a gift, a calling, and a way to display His glory in everyday life. Learn how to work with sincerity, purpose, surrender, and integrity—turning every task, meeting, and conversation into an act of worship. Whether you’re managing a team, cleaning a house, or studying for exams, your work can preach Jesus to the world. When we show up with faith and excellence, even the ordinary becomes holy ground.
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Worship Through Giving | Worship Series
09/30/2025
Worship Through Giving | Worship Series
Generosity isn’t about guilt, pressure, or manipulation—it’s about grace. In this message, we explore how worship through giving flows from a revelation of God’s extravagant love for us. From the early church in Acts to Jesus’ teaching on stewardship, Scripture shows that true generosity comes when we recognize that everything we have belongs to God. We’ll unpack four key questions every believer should ask about money: Who owns it? Am I content? Have I confronted fear? Is giving a priority in my life? Worship through giving is more than a financial transaction—it’s an act of faith, gratitude, and obedience that changes hearts, builds God’s kingdom, and leads to joy.
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Worship Through Serving | Worship Series
09/22/2025
Worship Through Serving | Worship Series
Worship isn’t just what we sing—it’s what we do. In this message, we discover how serving is a powerful act of worship that honors God, builds His family, and reaches people with the gospel. Drawing from Ephesians 4, Romans 12, and the example of Jesus Himself, we’re reminded that every believer is called to ministry—not just pastors. When we serve, we declare God’s worth with our lives, strengthen the body of Christ, and join the mission of reaching the lost. Serving isn’t about filling a spot—it’s about fighting spiritual battles, raising up the next generation, and seeing lives changed for eternity.
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Worship Through Praise | Worship Series
09/18/2025
Worship Through Praise | Worship Series
We were made to worship. In this message, we explore what it means to worship God through praise—lifting our voices, our hands, and our hearts in response to who He is and what He has done. From the Old Testament sacrifices to the “sacrifice of praise” we offer today, worship isn’t about ritual—it’s about surrender, gratitude, and spiritual warfare. Discover why corporate worship matters, why singing is powerful, why lifting our hands is biblical, and why worship is both a witness to others and a weapon in the spiritual battle we face. When we praise, God shows up, strengthens us, and confuses the enemy. Worship isn’t just music—it’s our response to the God who saves, delivers, and dwells with His people.
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Rest and Do Good | Matthew 12:1–21
09/08/2025
Rest and Do Good | Matthew 12:1–21
What does it really mean to live from a place of rest? In this message, we explore Jesus’ claim to be “Lord of the Sabbath” and how He redefines what the Sabbath is truly about. Rest was never meant to be a rigid rule—it’s a gift from God, meant to refresh our souls and refocus our hearts on Him. But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He reminds us that true rest leads to compassion. Healing on the Sabbath, valuing people above rituals, and doing good even when it costs us—this is the heart of God on display. If you’ve been worn down by striving, stuck in empty routines, or wondering how to balance rest and purpose, this message will inspire you to slow down, lean into God’s grace, and live with a heart of compassion.
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Memorized, but Misunderstood — Matthew 12:1–8
09/04/2025
Memorized, but Misunderstood — Matthew 12:1–8
It’s possible to know Scripture and still miss God’s heart. In this message, Pastor Christian walks through Jesus’ clash with the Pharisees over the Sabbath and shows why mercy outruns mere ritual. From David eating the bread of the Presence to priests “working” on the Sabbath, Jesus reveals that the point was never box-checking—it’s covenant love (ḥesed) that fuels true obedience. Scripture: Matthew 12:1–8; 1 Samuel 21; Hosea 6:6; Exodus 20:8–11; Exodus 34:21Big ideas: You can know and still not understand. “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” Relationship fuels obedience; compliance without love grows cold. Sabbath is a gift for renewal, not a grind of rules. Try this week: Trade a checklist for compassion. Practice Sabbath rest with a soft heart toward people. Ask: Where have I kept the ritual and lost the reason? (From Radiant Church • Next Gen Pastor Christian)
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Real Rest | Matthew 11:25–30
08/25/2025
Real Rest | Matthew 11:25–30
Are you tired, worn down, or striving but never finding peace? In this message, we unpack Jesus’ invitation to “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” True rest isn’t found in routines, religion, success, or even sleep—it’s only found in Jesus. Discover what it means to release the burdens of performance, control, and self-reliance, and instead take on the easy yoke of Christ. When you fully trust Him, you’ll find the deep, soul-level rest your heart has been longing for.
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Don’t Miss Your Moment | Matthew 11:7–24
08/18/2025
Don’t Miss Your Moment | Matthew 11:7–24
God is always speaking—but are we listening? In this message, we see John the Baptist wrestling with doubt from a prison cell, the crowds resisting truth because it didn’t fit their expectations, and whole towns shrugging off miracles that should have moved them to repentance. Jesus warns us not to miss the moments God gives—because every revelation carries a responsibility. Distraction, stubbornness, or waiting for a “better time” can cost us everything. The kingdom is advancing right now. The question is: will you respond in faith, or let the moment pass you by?
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Faith and Doubt | Matthew 11
08/12/2025
Faith and Doubt | Matthew 11
Even the strongest believers can wrestle with doubt—just ask John the Baptist. In this message, we explore the difference between honest doubt and unbelief, the four main types of doubt we face, and how Jesus responds to our questions with patience and truth. From prison, John asks, “Are You the One?” and Jesus answers with evidence of miracles and fulfilled prophecy, reminding us that God is never threatened by our questions. If you’ve ever faced disappointment, cultural pressure, unanswered questions, or personal struggles that shook your faith, this teaching will encourage you to lean into community, remember God’s promises, and trust His timing.
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Who Told You? | Christine Caine
08/05/2025
Who Told You? | Christine Caine
In this powerful and deeply personal message, Christine Caine walks us through the earliest questions found in Scripture—Did God really say? Where are you? Who told you?—and how they still echo in our hearts today. Through the story of Adam and Eve and her own incredible testimony of abuse, rejection, adoption, and redemption, Christine shares how shame tried to shape her identity—but the truth of God’s Word broke every lie. This message is a reminder that no label, no trauma, and no past can define you when God has already spoken the truth about who you are. Unnamed. Unwanted. Unqualified. Yet chosen. Called. And loved. If you’ve ever wondered whether God really said something about you, this episode will challenge you to believe again, hope again, and live free.
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Heaven’s Help for Earth’s Problems | 2 Kings 6
07/29/2025
Heaven’s Help for Earth’s Problems | 2 Kings 6
In this message, we explore an often-overlooked miracle from the life of Elisha—when a borrowed axe head sinks in the river and God makes it float. What seems small or insignificant to others is a reminder that God cares about every detail of our lives. Pastor unpacks how the people we surround ourselves with shape the miracles we witness, and how faith, even in the little things, opens the door to the supernatural. Whether you’re facing something big or something that feels too small to mention—this is your reminder: God sees, God cares, and God still moves.
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Fear in the Right Direction | Matthew 10:24–33
07/28/2025
Fear in the Right Direction | Matthew 10:24–33
Fear is part of being human—whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or simply being misunderstood. But what happens when fear begins to silence our faith or compromise our convictions? In this powerful message from Matthew 10:24–33, we learn that Jesus doesn’t call us to live without fear—but to fear in the right direction. Instead of fearing people or their opinions, we’re called to live in awe of the One who holds our soul. Pastor [insert name] reminds us that the fear of God doesn’t shrink us—it secures us. And when we fear God rightly, we’re freed to live boldly, speak truth courageously, and walk in confidence, knowing we are deeply seen, known, and loved by our Heavenly Father. If you’ve ever felt afraid to speak up about your faith, this message is for you. 🕊️ You are not invisible. You are valuable. You are worth more than many sparrows.
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Sheep Among Wolves – Matthew 10:16–23 | Gospel of Matthew Week 24
07/14/2025
Sheep Among Wolves – Matthew 10:16–23 | Gospel of Matthew Week 24
Jesus sends His disciples into the world not with ease, but with purpose—and a warning: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves.” In this powerful message from Matthew 10:16–23, we explore what it means to be commissioned by Christ into a world that may reject us. Expect resistance, Jesus says, but do not be afraid. You are not alone—the Spirit of the Father will speak through you. We dive into why opposition rises when we truly follow Jesus, what it can lead to, and how we’re called to respond with wisdom, innocence, and endurance. Whether facing rejection from strangers or betrayal from loved ones, Jesus calls us to stay faithful and urgent in bringing the good news. This message is a reminder that suffering for Christ’s sake is not failure—it’s part of the mission. And through it all, God's kingdom advances.
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Called and Commissioned – Matthew 10 | Gospel of Matthew Week 23
07/10/2025
Called and Commissioned – Matthew 10 | Gospel of Matthew Week 23
In this message from Matthew 10, we explore how Jesus called and commissioned His twelve disciples—ordinary men with diverse backgrounds and flaws—empowering them with authority and purpose. Learn how their stories give us hope and challenge us to live sent lives. Jesus didn’t call supervisors, He called laborers—people willing to say, “Here I am, Lord, send me.” This teaching encourages us to see people the way Jesus does, to share the gospel with boldness and compassion, and to trust God’s provision in every step of obedience. You’ll be reminded that you’re called too—empowered, equipped, and sent into the world with His message.
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World Domination | Gospel of Matthew – Week 22
06/30/2025
World Domination | Gospel of Matthew – Week 22
In this message from Matthew 9:35–38, we explore what it means when Jesus says the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. He’s not just calling us to observe — He’s calling us to join a Kingdom mission that’s bigger than ourselves. Jesus went everywhere, healed everyone, and proclaimed that God’s Kingdom is here — bringing healing, hope, and world-changing power. But He didn’t do it alone. He invited His followers, then and now, to be part of His redemptive work on earth. This message challenges us to: See people the way Jesus does — with compassion and urgency Step out of our comfort zones and into our calling Pray for more workers, and be willing to go ourselves The Kingdom is advancing — are you part of it?
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New Wine, New Way
06/30/2025
New Wine, New Way
In this compelling message, Pastor Christian unpacks Matthew 9:14–34 to show us how Jesus isn't interested in patching up the past—He's doing something new. Discover what it means to step into a fresh move of God: – New wine needs a new mindset – New wine comes with power and proof – New wine forms new faith patterns If you're ready to release old habits and embrace the new thing God is doing in your life, this message is for you.
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