Real Life Podcast

God wants us to GROW through what we GO through! Pastor Justin brings this first message in our Saints & Struggles series. Apostle Paul’s life was filled with hardships and trials, yet he endured for the sake of the Gospel through God’s grace! In this message you will learn how to find purpose in the pain, how to grow through what we’re going through, and how to trust in the grace of God. There is promise in the pain, you can find them in His Word. Invite God into your situation today as Paul did over and over again!

As Christians, we’re not called to do what’s culturally popular and trendy. We are called to do what is morally and ethically right! The last Beatitude found in Matthew 5: 10-12 reads: “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Join pastor Jeff Wallace as we dive into scripture to discover what this means for us, and what our correct response should be!

So often, it seems like the world and our lives are in chaos! So much to do, so many things to handle. We need peace. But . . .maybe instead we need to BE the peace. Jesus said, “Blessed are the Peacemakers for they will be called children of God.” Pastor Mike Gonzalez is here to tell us how we can contribute to the peace around us, and become the peacemaker we’re called to be.

Jesus said in the next of the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” We all want to see God! So, how can we become pure in heart? What does that mean? Good questions, and Pastor Marc Millan will help us understand how to live this one out in his message today.

Mercy - something we love to get, but give? Not so much. We want justice. We want people to get what they deserve. We want to get away with things, but also want to hold others accountable. But wait - Jesus, in the Beatitudes said, “Blessed are the Merciful.” Confused? Pastor Justin Miller makes everything clear in this week’s message - join us!

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness.” Most of us understand what it’s like to be hungry or thirsty. But, how do you hunger or thirst for righteousness? We try to fill ourselves with money, stuff, activities. But, it never works. What will? Pastor Justin Miller gives his insight - and it’s powerful!

How would you describe ‘meek’? Quiet, mousy, wimpy, timid? That’s probably what most of us would say. But, is that what Jesus meant when he told us “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”? Join us for our study of the third Beatitude as Pastor Justin Miller unpacks the true meaning of the word ‘meek’ and why Jesus chose those people to receive such a promise!

We’ve all grieved at some point: over a divorce, losing a job, dealing with an illness or death - even mourning over our sin. But, “Blessed are those who mourn”? Often, it doesn’t feel like a blessing. Join Pastor Jeff Wallace as he talks about the different types of mourning and how we CAN be comforted!

Did Jesus talk about blessings? Yep, and we’ve got ‘em in our new series, Lessons on Blessings! The first one says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”. What does that mean? Does He want us to be sad all the time? Not at all! Listen in, and Pastor J will explain what it really means to be Poor in Spirit and how wonderful the blessings are that follow.

God wants to fill us to overflowing, but what if we're already full? Distractions, desires, and our own demands take up a lot of room in our lives. But, to have a new life we have to be emptied out fully and die to ourselves. Join Pastor Justin Miller as he wraps up our Overflow series and helps us see that empty is the new full.

Trust. For some of us, that’s not easy. We’ve been hurt, betrayed, or abused, and we find it really hard to trust people. We get that. But, what about trusting God? We struggle to keep control, even knowing that’s not what’s best for us. Pastor Andy Funes is going to explain how incredible our life can be As You Trust.

Peace! When things just aren’t going our way; when sorrow or grief are in our hearts; when our job is suddenly gone; when we’re hurt. We’d all love to still feel that Peace of God to strengthen us and help us through the rough times and the good times. Pastor Jeff Wallace shares with us how to have overflowing peace.

Generosity. Let’s have an honest discussion about not what God wants FROM you, but what he has FOR you! He wants to fill our open hands with blessings so we can Overflow onto the world! So, let’s talk about love. And trust. And faith. Let’s listen in as Pastor Justin Miller gives his take on Overflowing Generosity.

JOY! Who doesn’t want that? But, sometimes it’s really hard to find. Things around us aren’t going well. We get angry. We get hurt. We lash out. We’re definitely not joyful. BUT . . what if we were to make a different choice, no matter what’s going on around us, and actually choose to rejoice? Pastor Justin Miller will tell us how in his message, All Joy.

How are you doing? No, really - how are you doing? Not what you show the world, but what’s in your heart? Pastor Mike tells us that whatever’s happening in the inside will eventually overflow to the outside. So, how can we guard our heart for that overflow? He’s got that covered, too, in his message, Heart Check!

What is your heart and spirit filled with right now? Anger? Failure? Doubt? What the world fills us with through the music, movies, and social media we digest? Where do the fruits of the Spirit or Jesus fit in? Join Pastor Justin Miller as he offers up some much better alternatives to fill us to Overflowing!

Do you love others? Truly love them with an Agape kind of love? What IS an Agape kind of love? Jesus is pretty clear about it, as is John, his disciple. Join us for a powerful message today as we finish up our Kingdom Come series with a lesson on what happens When God’s Kingdom Goes.

Where God is at work, so is His enemy. Do we believe that? We should! Jesus Himself was tempted - do we think we won’t be? But God is there, waiting to help us through it! Join Pastor Justin Miller as he tells us how to be prepared when temptation comes our way.

Jesus is our Teacher. He is our Friend. He is our Counselor. BUT. . . is he our KING? This weekend, we celebrate the highlight of human history - the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our King! Let that sink in. Then join Pastor Justin Miller for a powerful Easter resurrection message.

Reward Sibanda is in the house this weekend. You will laugh, you will cry, but most of all, you'll feel the love God has for you! Join us for an inspiring message on Loving in the Kingdom.