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565 episodes transcribedAs we continue to think about our identity in reference to what we do, we have to consider if we have a worship problem. We will worship one of two wa...
We need to redefine how we think of success in terms of God's great power, not our work. In this episode, Pastor Mike reminds us that it is all on Him...
Pastor Mike challenges us to channel our God-given drive to work hard, compete, achieve, and excel in a healthy, humble, and God-honoring way. We don'...
Performance and success are not where our identity is found. There are so many ways to get sidetracked: our children’s achievements, our career, and e...
As we continue in this series, Pastor Mike reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made to reflect God's truth and image to the world. Our Cr...
It is all too easy to let self-obsession shrink your world. Tune in as Pastor Mike reminds us that loving God and serving others is the antidote to se...
What do you see when you look in the mirror? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike discusses the importance of seeing ourselves as God sees us and focusing...
Social media can change how we think about our physical image. We are bombarded by lies every day making it hard to believe the truth of who we are. T...
Our obsession with our physical appearance has led to an identity crisis. Culture glorifies images that are unattainable and unhealthy to strive for....
As Pastor Mike continues to teach on identity, it is our prayer that you will begin to grasp your true identity in Christ. We challenge you to pause a...
How do we combat feelings of loneliness in our lives? In today’s episode, Pastor Mike provides a word of encouragement on how to combat loneliness: Wh...
God's love far surpasses the love of imperfect people. His unfailing love, grace and mercy provide a foundation for us to live our lives authentically...
Pastor Mike discusses the search for identity and how our relationships play a role in fulfilling that search. We try to find the perfect fit in life...
In today’s episode, Pastor Mike discusses how people can lose their true identity. The lies we believe about ourselves distort the truth of whom God s...
Pastor Mike wraps up this week’s series by sharing how a "Life with God" perspective is fulfilling and life-changing! God is compassionate, loving and...
With a "Life For God" mentality, we can quickly focus more on scoring points or winning at Bible Jeopardy than the true gift of getting to know God. B...
In this episode, Pastor Mike discusses the "Life From God" posture, which views God as a divine vending machine. This entitlement and lack of gratitud...
Pastor Mike discusses the second posture of relating to God, "Life Over God." Rather than seeking a relationship with God, we can easily elevate ourse...
In today’s episode, we begin a series on the different ways of relating to God. Pastor Mike explores the first way, "Life Under God," and the weight o...
The final chapter of Colossians in the Bible is packed with timeless wisdom that still applies to our modern lives. Paul's message encourages us to pr...
