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What is the Biblical understanding and response to trials and adversity? In this guest message at Yountville Community Church, Eric teaches on where trials come from, what their purpose is, and our response. The main emphasis of the message is that you are equipped in Christ to overcome and conquer the adversity that comes in your life. Trials and hardship are NOT from God and this message gives you the Biblical understanding of trials and tribulations.
Do you know what happened to you when you gave your life to Jesus? Sure, you got saved to heaven and redeemed from the path to hell, but you also got transformed. In this message Eric covers the unfathomable truths in the Bible about our transformation in Christ and the new life we are able to live. This sermon was preached at Yountville Community Church in April 2023.
This is part 2 of a message series that began with the question, "How could a good God allow evil in the world?" This message is how to be victorious over trials and tribulations that come against you. Contrary to popular belief, God is not the author of your pain and trial. God is equipping you and calling you to overcome the trials in victory. Listen to this message to learn how to defeat what Satan is orchestrating against you.
Note to the listeners - very sorry for the poor audio quality in this recording - this was an outdoor event with wind that caused problems with the audio quality.
One of the most vexing problems of the faith is explaining and understanding how a good God could allow evil in the world. If God is really good, how do we understand all the pain, suffering, trials, and tribulations in the world? Listen in to this message to hear Eric's Biblical insight.
Note to listeners -- sorry about the audio quality, this was an outdoor venue with poor recording.
Perhaps the greatest lie ever believed in Christianity is the reason that Jesus had to die and who killed him. The conventional view is that Jesus was punished in our place for our sins by the Father. The theological term for this view is called Penal Substitution.
But is that the truth? Was Jesus actually punished in our place? This punishment paradigm is problematic for several reasons. Discover what is really going on.
Apologies for the audio quality - the wind caused a lot of interference.
One of the biggest lies we believe about God is that He separates from us when we sin. We believe a Holy God cannot even look upon sin and therefore separates from us. We tear down the narrative many of us have believed from the Garden of Eden and then also seemingly proven on the cross when Jesus cries out, "My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
Repair one of the most toxic lies you believe about God in this session.
This session is from Epic Life Tahoe and the power of the lies we believe about God and how they kill our ability to have right, intimate, and powerful relationship with God. Our view of God more closely resembles the an angry and capricious God instead of a loving Father.
We included some of the Q&A from the group that followed.
Christians don't know how to explain the pandemic, recession, political turmoil, wildfires, and civil unrest in light of God's nature. These are crazy times with the pandemic and Christians are missing the opportunity to be salt and light in a hurting world. If you want to live powerfully despite the pandemic, you need to know how to respond and understand God's good nature in the midst of a hurting world. If you need an encouraging message about how to get through trials, tribulations and suffering, listen to this message.
This message is from William Jessup University where Eric Knopf shared on the greatest lie he ever believed — choosing between ministry or marketplace. Learn about Eric Knopf’s journey in pursuing both marketplace as a co-founder of a software company as well as leading the ministry Epic Life.
This is part 2 of Eric's message on Stepping Into Your Spiritual Authority. If you want to live a powerful life that brings the Kingdom to every area of your life, you need to hear this message. Jesus made available vastly more than what we even think is possible. How do we access that? Listen to learn how to develop yourself to be ready and available for what God wants to do through you.
Many believers today are timid, insecure, and afraid. Rather than stepping out to be the hands and feet of Jesus, they have reduced their faith down to attending a service once a week. This is not how it ought to be. As people of God, it is our responsibility to bring hope, light, and healing to any situation around us.
In this message, Eric Knopf peaches on how to step into your Kingdom's authority. Jesus made available vastly more than what we even think is possible. How do we access that? Listen to learn how to develop yourself to be ready and available for what God wants to do through you.
How do we reconcile the God of the Old Testament, who appears vengeful, violent and angry with the compassionate, loving Jesus of the New Testament? In this message, Eric outlines the supreme revelation of Jesus being the perfect revelation of the Father.
What do you believe happened on the Cross? Was Jesus punished for our sins or was He creating a covenant of forgiveness? Eric preaches the second part of his series on how our view of God's character is built through the narratives we believe. He shares why the narrative that Jesus was punished in our place is not only harmful to God's character, but actually an unreliable interpretation.
Who we believe God to be is the most important thing about us. In this message, Eric shares the story of our sin and separation and how we got it all wrong. Our modern day interpretation of the Father more closely resembles the GodFather than a loving father. We have believed that God's holiness demands He separate from us. But as we'll see, that couldn't be farther from the truth. Be sure to wait for the end for the revelation of "My God my God why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus says that "the world is going to give you trouble, but I have overcome the world." This sermon is all about the unfair advantage that Christians have in this world because if you believe in Jesus and have received him as your savior, there is something inside of you that is equipping you to be better. Listen in to hear more about God's equipping over you, spoken by Eric Knopf—you don't want to miss it!
In this episode Eric Knopf interviews Eric Waterbury to discuss intentionality in relationships. They discuss a tool that they use in their own ministry (Epic Life) called the Circles of Covenant. This tool helps you prioritize and categorize relationships in your own life and allows you to govern your decision making process when you need to be selective towards who you spend time around. Both Eric and Eric discuss their bitter disagreements they've had over the years and how they resolved them with the level of intentionality they needed to build a highly successful, professional and personal relationship between them. Enjoy!
Eric Knopf preaches on how the devil causes confusion in minds of believers so they don’t make the right decisions that lead to powerful lives. It begs the question: How do you not get deceived when making decisions? If you want to experience God’s best for your life, maximize your God given potential, fulfill God’s calling on your life, then you need to make the right decisions.
The problem is, there are so many choices that we face that can radically impact our futures. We ask questions like, God, what do you want? Where are you leading? Is this the right choice? How do we answer these questions? How do we discern what’s taking place and make the right decisions?
This message was preached live by Eric Knopf at an Epic Life Gathering in Sacramento.
Dan Chrystal is the author of the new book, The Lost Art Of Relationship which leads us on a journey to find the lost commandment of Jesus. We took some time to learn more about Dan’s story and hear about his upcoming book. He shares some brilliant insights from his book that you won’t want to miss. Take a listen
Tonight is Eric Knopf’s third and final message in his series on the Will of God. When it comes to suffering, Job is cited unanimously, more than any other book of the Bible. Christians everywhere will use the book of Job to try to prove that God is responsible for the suffering in our lives.
This message reveals how the modern understanding of the book of Job is wrong. Eric’s message is Biblical and profound. God’s purpose for you is always good, and his will is good and perfect.
Get ready to have your mind changed and listen in!
Everyone references the Will of God, but very few people can cite a correct passage on the Will of God. In night 2, Eric takes you through every passage on the Will of God. If you want to know what the Bible says about the Will of God, listen to this.
For many Christians, The Will of God is the single largest question mark over their life. Perhaps you have prayed and sought counsel about God’s will, or maybe you’ve been told it’s mysterious and unknowable, maybe it causes you anxiety to think about.
You may be surprised to know that many of the common sayings about the will of God are false and unbiblical. Tonight, Eric Knopf kicks off his 3 part series on the Will of God by debunking many of the lies and misconceptions. Eric has gone through every single passage on the Will of God, so this sermon is packed with scripture!
If you want to learn more about the will of God, this sermon is a must.
Eric Knopf shares some powerful insights at the Sacramento NextGen pastors gathering about how to make a dent in the universe. His message is biblical and practical--with an outline of 10 steps. Some wisdom from his message include...
Destroy the desire to please people and make pleasing God your number one mission. Don’t obsess over short term results. Be okay with being nervous, because if you are not nervous, your ideas are too small. Don’t expect a breakthrough to conform to your schedule, because the kingdom operates by faith.
Want to hear more? Listen in. If you want to make a difference in the world, you need to hear these 10 steps.
Charity Eliering shares her amazing story from being limited and suppressed to becoming a powerful business woman, a powerful mother, and a powerful contributor to the kingdom. Charity shares her experience of coming to grips with the fact that she is meant for something more as well as some of the powerful affirmations she has spoken over herself to move her into a position of significance and breakthrough. Enjoy!
The biggest battleground of our time is within our minds. If the devil can influence your mind, he can influence your life. The problem is most Christians are tormented in their minds and have no idea it is even occurring. We believe our thoughts are our own. If the devil can convince us that all of our thoughts are our own, he can oppress us and convince us we are the problem. If you or someone you know has faced any kind of mental tormenting from anxiety, fear, insecurity, self-hatred, hopelessness and more, you'll benefit from this teaching. The sermon notes are included at the bottom of this page.
Eric Knopf and Eric Watebury share a conversation about what it means to develop a spine. How do you go from being a spineless people pleaser to a world changer? If you want to abandon pleasing people and understand its effects, listen to this.
We believe entrepreneurship is a strategic in for Kingdom Impact in our current culture. In this interview, we talk with Tom Walters of Rehab Science. His story is crazy. He started a brick and mortar retail location and invested hundreds of thousands of dollars into starting it only to see if fail. Then he started posted videos of stretches and exercises on instagram and blew up. Now he leads one of the largest social media accounts for helping people train, recover and regain motion. Listen to his story... it's crazy!
People think that when they got saved that means they are going to heaven. You didn't just get saved. You got transformed. So few believers know what happened to them at their salvation. Salvation doesn't just define what happens after you die, it is supposed to redefine how you live while still on earth.
The greatest scheme of the enemy is to convince you that he doesn't exist and confuse you on how he operates. If you don't know, it's impossible to victorious over him. Don't be be ignorant to who the devil is and how he attempts to steal your fruit and ruin your spiritual growth.
Ashley Mellott shares her leadership secrets and lessons: What makes a great leader, what makes a poor leader and how to develop people to reach their maximum potential. You'll want to save this episode.
From the foundations of the earth, God destined man to co-create with Him. Creating is not about art, ink or music, it's about creating the future with God. Because God is a creator, you are a creator. Change always requires that we create and you must take responsibility for your part in ransoming the world for the kingdom.
In our very first podcast interview session, we talked with Eric Waterbury about why people torch their lives. In this podcast, Eric Waterbury talks about how he walks people through pain and the destructive forces when we light our lives on fire.
Epic Life is back! Do you ever ache for something more in your life? Do you long to live a life of significance? It turns out, there’s a reason for that! As believers, each and every one of us is called and invited to live a radically significant and impactful life.
In tonight’s sermon, Eric Knopf takes us through the 4 ingredients of a significant life. What does it take? Here’s a hint: You must heal from past disappointment, dismantle your fear of failure, dream audacious dreams, and follow through again and again. But there's more.
If you’re ready to embark on a journey of significance with God, listen in!
Hi Epic Life Fam! Over the past year since we have ended our regularly weekly services, we have felt the stirring to do something new and something bigger than before. Listen to this podcast and here all the new details as well as a glimpse of what we're pursuing. We hope you can be there April 3rd at our first gathering.
Epic Life's final celebration was a blast. If you want to re-experience it or hear it for the first time you can do so right here! Everything from testimony to gift giving to rap. It's all right here!
If you want to experience God's best for your life, you have to be ready to face resistance. Last week Eric Knopf preached about the dangers of delay and the importance of stepping out. This week he talks about what stepping out will require from us. We live in a culture obsessed with approval and validation, but following God requires that we walk a different path and let go of our need to please people. If you live for the opinions of others, your future is only as bright as your ability not to disappoint someone. You don't want to miss this message! This sermon is loaded with biblical, practical wisdom on how to embrace the wind, live unintimidated by failure, and walk in the fullness God has for you.
"God's best does not happen by accident, it happens by force." — Eric Knopf
LeeAnne testifies to the family that Epic Life has been and the effect that it has had on her life and growth. "When you're on the outside of a family all you see are the the commonalities, when you're on the inside of the family it is your uniqueness that gives you your identity" -LeeAnne Costea-Schall
This week Eric Knopf kicks off our God’s Best series with a message about taking your place in the Kingdom. The Bible says “every place where you set your foot will be yours,” but the question is, are you willing to step out? Many believers hold back because they are waiting for a convenient time when they feel more ready for change. The truth is, there is never a convenient time for a breakthrough; it will often require discomfort, excruciating terror, and courage. The good news is, God already equipped you when He called you. Don't delay! Listen in and be encouraged to step foot in the territories God has called you to go.
“We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.” — CS Lewis
God designed us for victory. Unfortunately, many of us still live as victims, because we are unaware of who God has made us and we place limits on our relationship with Him. The truth is, your encounters with God are not limited to Sundays or midweek Bible studies. God gives you His Spirit without limit, and He wants to invade every area of your life. He wants you to thrive! This week, Eric Knopf continues the Spiritual Superhero series with another powerful sermon about your transformation. You don't want to miss it!
"Your transformation from sinner to saint didn't just rewrite your eternity, it transformed your body into a temple where God’s manifest Spirit dwells" Eric K.
Do you think about yourself the same way God thinks about you? If you're like most Christians, the chances are high you have a misalignment, here. What many of us believe to be habit problems or behavior problems are actually thinking problems. Perhaps you consider yourself powerless when it comes to God’s will, or maybe you blame “human nature” every time you sin. The reality is, God sees you as a new creation. This week, Eric Knopf kicks off our "Spiritual Superheroes" series with a powerful message that will help you rewire the way you think, and start living as the righteousness of God.
"You have the keys to someone's breakthrough" — Eric Knopf
Chrissa Trudelle shares her testimony about how the 'not yets' in her life have been transformed from haunting her story to driving her story. "After all we are here on Earth and 'not yet' in Heaven" -Chrissa T.
This question will fundamentally change how you look at the world. If you love being challenged give this sermon a listen. Have you ever asked yourself these questions? Does the will of God always happen? What is my role concerning God's will? Why does God ask us to pray for His will if it's already being done?
Sountha explains how faith in God and a great community led him to recovery from drug addiction.
How should we look at God's sovereignty? Is God in control or is he in charge? How should we look at our role in this world in relationship to a powerful God? Eric Knopf challenges a prevailing belief that God is always in control. Who is in control of the world? The Bible paints a far different picture than today's leading theology about God's role in controlling the world.
Nathaniel shares how the Holy Spirit taught him how to trust in the godly community in which he was already in. "God wants to give you sweet potato fries" -Nathaniel S.
Have you ever had a breakthrough, that stopped as quickly as it began? If so, you’re not alone. In this message, Eric Waterbury shares not only how to have a breakthrough, but to sustain it. If you want to keep your breakthrough alive, consider the following.
- Discover where you need a breakthrough in your community.
- Embrace truth: it will release more freedom into your life.
- See emotions not as problems to be solved, but signs to be interpreted.
- Identify where your pain is coming from.
And, while you’re on your journey, treasure the transition. It means you’re on your way somewhere.
Featured Scripture: Hebrews 11:1
Have you been waiting for God to “move” in your life? Are you are asking God to “bring you joy?” If you answered yes to either of these questions, it’s time for a perspective shift. This sermon will change not just the way you think, but the way you see. Brian Orme drops one insight after another:
- We don’t have to wait for God to move, we are empowered to move in God.
- We don’t have to beg God to bring us joy, we can ask him to wake us up to the joy that’s already there.
- Your mind will either be possessed by illusions or Holy Spirit. Your perception becomes your projection.
- We can rejoice that God has already given all of himself to us.
Listen in to learn more about the power of the mind, seeing reality clearly, and moving in God.
Krista discusses how the community at Epic life helped her to find out her ethnicity which led to a meeting her father who she had always believed was dead.
Do you feel stuck? Many of us are praying for a new season but wondering why we’re still living in the same patterns.
Tonight’s message by pastor Damien is packed with wisdom on how to intentionally walk into your next season and leave behind the expired season. Listen in to learn about necessary endings, new beginnings and receiving God’s best!
“The Lord is always doing something new, the question is whether we are aligning, positioning, and allowing it.”
Featured scripture
Mark 2:22 “And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins."
David shares his testimony revealing how God has performed several miracles in his life.
At the beginning of each New Year, Christians across the globe make long, lofty lists of resolutions. This year, however, Eric Knopf challenges us to set dreams, rather than resolutions. The difference? Resolutions take willpower and discipline, but dreams take faith. Being made in God’s image means that it is in our DNA to bring dreams to life. Furthermore, to help us take those dreams from potential to reality, Eric launched an online tool called dreammanager.org. Listen in to learn about dreaming with God, and walk away with fresh excitement for the New Year!
Jessica shares how she was raised in a Christian environment and started conforming to the standards of the world once she entered the college environment. She discusses how revealing the truth through The Truth has set her free to shamelessly enter into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
It’s the end of the year and many of us are evaluating all areas of life, including our relationship with God. Are you happy about your relationship with God? Or do you refer to your relationship the same way they would talk about a dramatic dating relationship? Many Christians say things like “God has been distant from me” Or, “I haven’t spent time with God in a while,” or “I need to get right with God.” None of these line up with God’s true character.
The truth is, God’s love for you, predates your love for Him. He is never withholding love from you because he has loved you unconditionally even before you were born!
Listen in to hear the last message of 2016. It’s time to get on the same page as God!
"God has spent an eternity loving you awaiting the day for you to love Him in return" -Eric K.
Riley shares how listening to God's voice helped her turn her complaining into thankfulness.
Have you ever experienced a negative circumstance in your life and called it God’s discipline? See, modern theology looks at a circumstance and calls it discipline, but it turns out that “God’s discipline” is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Bible. God’s discipline doesn’t come in the form of negative outcomes. Rather, it comes in the form of God letting us have the outcomes we’ve created.
God gave you a mind; He made you powerful; He gave you His voice, AND He loves you enough to allow you to make your own choices. If you want to create a more vibrant relationship with God, and learn more about his voice, Listen in to hear more.
Eric Knopf also makes an exciting announcement about the release of his Will of God Book.
Pick up your copy here.
Do you ever have trouble reconciling with the paradox of crippling punishment and a loving God? Do you ever wonder what discipline in the Kingdom, even means? Turns out, it may not be what you think. In this week’s sermon, Eric Knopf dives into the Scriptures to clarify the truths and lies about God’s discipline. If you’ve ever wrestled with any of these questions, listen in...this message is full of insight and hope!
"The discipline of the Lord comes from His voice. God's discipline is relational"
In tonight’s sermon, Eric Knopf dives headfirst into a big topic: Fear of the Lord. The “fear of the Lord” is a widely discussed and often misused phrase in today’s church. The book of Proverbs states that the “Fear of the Lord” is the beginning of wisdom. And at the same time, Jesus frequently commands His disciples NOT to fear. When facing this apparent contradiction, we must first recognize the multiple definitions of the Greek noun phobos. According to the New Testament Greek Lexicon, phobos can mean either “fear, dread, and terror,” or, “reverence for one’s husband.” These definitions are not interchangeable, and they require a contextual distinction for accurate understanding.
Sadly, while the church does focus on the Grace of God to bring people in, they often use the “Fear of the Lord—with an emphasis on the terror based definition—as a sin prevention and behavior grooming tool. In doing so, the church unintentionally disciples followers into a faith damaging, fear-based relationship with their loving Father. In the words of the Eric’s sermon, “it’s impossible to authentically love someone you also fear.”
Featured scripture:
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” -- 1st John 4:18
Michelle discusses overcoming weariness and depression. Her circumstances may not have changed, but she has.
In tonight’s sermon, Eric Waterbury challenges each and every person to step it up, elevate their character and walk with dignity. Dignity is eroded by entitlement and bolstered by honor.
Do you have anyone in your life who you are completely transparent with? Do you have any authority figure speaking into your life who you are willing to submit to? The thing is, most of us love to hear sermons about our power and self-agency but cringe when we hear words like submission, servitude, and obedience. Many of us want all the benefits of sonship and discipleship but without any of the costs. Dignity, as Eric Waterbury explains, is an inside job.
Curious to learn more? Listen in!
"God wants my trust; not my help. He already has the answers. He wants my open ears and a meaningful response to what truth He does share."
Eric Waterbury has been getting some powerful breakthroughs lately, and he is here tonight to share them!
Most Christians say that they want to grow, but the problem is, many of us will do anything we can to stop ourselves from hearing the truth. Then in hiding from the truth, we also shield themselves from breakthroughs.
If you value growth, and desire breakthrough, then you must develop a life where other people tell you things about yourself on a regular basis.
What do you allow to stay in your head? Tonight’s message is about the image we have in our lens. The truth will set you free!
Listen in to hear more!
Tonight, Eric Waterbury teaches about breakthroughs. Often, what we call breakthrough is a really revelation or inspiration, but the two are not the same. The thing about breakthrough is that it's always available, but never accidental. If you want a breakthrough, God is willing to give it to you, AND you must participate. What are you contending for?
If you want to have a good year in 2017, or if you want to step into greater authority, you don't need to wait until January 1 to start stepping up. Start building your momentum now. Listen in!
Many people believe that if they want to live a life of peace, they should avoid conflict and stay out of messes. True peace, however, is made when we face conflict and live in truth and victory. Life can get messy; we will face trouble, make mistakes, and interact with people who offend us. And still, peace is promised to us. Tonight, Camille Knopf preaches a powerful message about forgiveness, cleaning up messes, and keeping short accounts. It will change the way you think: you don't want to miss it!
“A peacekeeper avoids conflict, but a peacemaker lives from a place of victory.”
Bible Passage: Romans 12:18
Anca shares how God challenged her to live her life by overcoming her fears. "He is the protector of my heart, and there is nothing that He cannot heal."
When it comes to giving and God, there is no shortage of myths among Christians. Some people believe that they have to beg God just to get Him to relinquish an occasional blessing. Others think that receiving is selfish, and they try to repay every gift God gives them.
The truth is, God has a hobby and it’s giving. God delights in giving and He is good at it! In this week’s sermon, Eric teaches all about God's giving and your heart. Listen in to hear!
“When God gives he aims for your heart.” --Eric Knopf
Do you ever feel distant from God? Do you find yourself wondering how to approach Him in prayer? If so, it’s time to take a look at your perception of God. Many Christians perceive God as a micromanager, or a difficult boss, when in reality He is our loving Daddy God and He's always in a good mood! God isn’t distant or unclear on His relationship status with you either: Jesus calls you a friend of God. This week Eric Knopf shares four revelations that will transform your relationship with Daddy God. You don’t want to miss this message!
“If you have trouble approaching God, you don’t have an interaction problem, you have a perception problem.” —Eric Knopf
Claudia shares her testimony of the lies that people had spoken over her and how God used those lies as a launching point to finding healing.
This week Eric Knopf continues our Daddy God series by uncovering more truth about God’s identity. From an early age, many of us unknowingly assign character attributes from our earthly father to our heavenly father. Unfortunately, not all of our fathers were good representations of God’s love. Undetected, relational insecurities and lies about our earthly fathers can manifest in our relationship with God. Knowing the truth about who God is will transform your relationship with Him. Regardless of your relationship with your earthly father, this encouraging message is one you don’t want to miss.
"A lie that remains unchallenged becomes your reality. A lie accepted defends itself"
Dorothy shares her experiences of believing for the impossible and being sent on mission trips, as well as what those trips have accomplished.
Destiny shares her testimony of going through struggle and self-doubt and encourages others through her story.
To hear more from Destiny visit her website Destinyrobbins.com
Do you want to transform your relationship with God? Start by taking a look at who you believe God is. Who you believe God to be determines everything about how you relate to Him. Some Christians relate to God as their boss, others as a strict teacher, but our Kingdom design is to relate to God as DADDY. Sonship precedes all other roles. In this week’s sermon, Eric Knopf preaches about the true identity of God.
Listen in and be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
This week Eric Knopf wraps up our series on God and trials by tackling a question that has plagued Christians for years... "is sickness for God’s glory?" While some theologians argue that God is the author of pain and suffering, much of this theology is built around one verse: John 9. The only problem is, we’ve misinterpreted its meaning. In this message, Eric unpacks the verse in multiple translations and languages to illuminate the truth. This powerful series can completely change the way you see God. You don’t want to miss the ending!
Bryan Ryan discusses how he has gone deeper with God and community to find spiritual freedom.
What comes to your mind when you think of Church? For many Christians, Church conjures up images of singing, group potlucks, a list of rules, and a collection box. The Church as God intended it, however, was meant for so much more!
You have an eternal responsibility to make judicial, legislative, and governmental decisions for the changing of society. This week at Epic Life, Brian Orme encourages and challenges all believers to step out of their boxes of knowledge and begin operating in wisdom. His message is full of Biblical insights and mind-blowing truths. You don’t want to miss it.
“Wisdom is the application of revelation so that there can be transformation.” --Brian Orme.
Bible Passages
- Hebrews 6:1-3
- Ephesians 2:6,10
- Daniel 7:10
- Ps 139:16
- Genesis 3
- Genesis 6
During the first two weeks of our series on trials, Eric dispelled some of the existing myths about God authoring our pain. A lingering question still remains, however, which is does God give Satan permission to attack us? In today’s message, Eric takes us through the book of Job and unpacks many of the common misunderstandings about spiritual attacks. Listen in to learn about fear, God’s role in trials, and our way of resisting the Devil.
"You can't have a proper understanding of God without a proper understanding of the Devil." —Eric Knopf
This week, Eric Knopf continues our series about trials and tribulations. The Bible tells us we will have trouble: and it also says to have joy in all things. Does this mean we are to celebrate for our trouble? No. Many Christians are confused about their biblical mandate for joy and end up shipwrecked in their faith when they face hardship and disappointment. We are called to have joy IN all circumstances, not for them. Don’t wait until you have a tragedy to figure out your theology. Listen in, now to learn the truth about trials, joy, and unshakeable hope.
“When your theology is correct, pain is not a threat to your joy or faith.” — Eric Knopf
Caleb discusses growing in Christ while trusting that you already are who God created you to be.
This week, Eric Knopf kicks off our series on trials and tribulations. The prevailing theology of our time says that God is responsible for everything— including grave tragedies and heartbreaking hardships. Sadly, this line of thinking has left many Christians depressed or shipwrecked in their faith, because they believe God is authoring their pain. This blend of theology is not only incorrect but incompatible with God’s character. If you have ever wrestled with questions about where trials come from, or how to respond to them, you do not want to miss this message! Listen in to hear some insight and truth!
Right now, there’s no greater need in ministry, in families, and in our country, than unity. Christ died so that we can walk in unity! In tonight’s sermon, Eric Waterbury shares some powerful insights about what the Holy Spirit is teaching him about unity. We can remain in unity with people we don’t agree with, and even with people, we don’t necessarily like. He teaches about vulnerability, deep love, the ongoing process of restoration, the unity of the faith, and the true meaning of glory.
If you’re ready to crack open your mind and your heart, this is a sermon you want to listen to!
Featured Scripture: My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. -- John 17:20-2
Tonight, Pastor Damien Giacchino preaches about developing godly character as we transition in life. Did you know that every blessing you are contending for requires a certain level of character to handle? Often times we pray for things that we don’t have the character to sustain. In transition, it is our character that sustains us more than our circumstances.
Godly character comes from kingdom values being mirrored into your life. If you want to thrive in the kingdom and receive the fullness of what God has for you, start developing your character.
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All of creation transitions: whether it’s a career change, a new relationship, or a move across the country, our lives are in a constant state of transition. If we want to be destiny people, then, we have to be transitional people.
Tonight, pastor Damien Giacchino preaches on how to be sensitive to the seasons. God is always calling us somewhere but it’s up to us as to how we’ll respond. He explains that we must begin preparing for what we pray for because preparation is one of the greatest forms of faith.
Whether your transition is now, or in the future, you don’t want to miss this message.
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
Sarah shares her testimony, explaining how God has helped her develop friendships while still being herself.
In tonight’s sermon, Eric Waterbury teaches about fear. Fear is one of the most powerful emotions that exists on the planet. It’s debilitating, soul-crushing and the Devil’s main instrument. When a person stays in fear too long it becomes their new normal.
What are you afraid of? What lies are attached to dreams that you don't even have the courage to think about anymore?
See, the fears that most debilitate us are very subtle. With Biblical wisdom and personal testimony, Eric teaches about dealing with fear, and being courageous as we overcome circumstances. If you're ready to confront your fears, listen in!
Featured Scripture: 1 Kings
John Nye shared his testimony of honor and respect to the Epic Life community for being a "saving grace" in his life. You'll want to hear this one!
This week Eric Knopf preaches his final message in our series on the prophetic. In the first two messages, we learned all about what the prophetic is, and its vital importance for Christians today. Prophecy is meant to reveal God’s heart, builds you up, and sets you free. Tonight we get to learn all about the practical applications for cultivating the prophetic. Eric will cover questions such as: How does the prophetic influence the way you pray? What should you do if you feel blocked from hearing God? What if you hear wrong? Understanding the prophetic is foundational and transformational to your faith. You don’t want to miss this message!
Key Scripture
Pursue love, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy. 1 Corinthians 14:1
The Bible says that “hope does not disappoint" but many Christians still live a life clouded with dashed hopes and deferred dreams. Why is this?
Get ready to rock your reality! In tonight’s message, Brian Orme preaches about the power of hope, heavenly awareness, and heart healing. Whether you are struggling to keep hope alive, or you simply need to reframe your perspective, this message is a must.
“When we learn to love we learn to give, and when we learn to give we learn to live.” — Brian Orme
God's been doing a lot of healing in so many people. Hear how He's been healing people at Epic!
Do you want to hear from God, and ramp up how you encounter Him in your life? If your answer is yes, then it’s time to wake up to the prophetic. Last week Eric Knopf kicked off our series on the prophetic by giving us a solid foundation of scripture. This week, as the series continues, he dives into the practical applications. This message demystifies some of the common misunderstandings about the prophetic and offers practical insight for how to discern God’s voice. The prophetic is not something you have to strive to grasp; if you’re in Christ, you already are prophetic. His prophetic expression is personalized to you. it’s operating in you all around you. Listen in to learn more!
“A loving father will always speak to his children in a way that they understand.”
— Eric Knopf
This week Eric Knopf kicks off our series about the prophetic — one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible. Perhaps you have wondered if prophecy is still relevant for today, or maybe you believe it's important but have no idea how to operate in it. Wherever you stand, it’s time to get clarity: the prophetic is far too important of a spiritual gift to ignore. It's already operating in us and all around us! In tonight’s message, you’ll learn what prophecy is, and what it isn't. You'll learn about God's intention to reveal His heart and build up the body through the prophetic. Listen in to hear some truth. You don't want to miss this! "Old Testament prophets call your sin to remembrance, but New Testament prophets call your righteousness to remembrance"
Oksen shared how God helped him through his past fears and depression. Hear his story and how he's become victorious through the process.
Of everything Jesus has told us, his greatest commandment is simple: to love. God is love, and he has called us to love one another not merely with words, but with actions. In tonight’s message, Tara teaches us about activating love.
Loving others is vital for our faith because when we love one another, God’s love is made complete in us. Love is a river, not a one-way street. We are meant to live engaged with life in a way that our love has an effect on the world.
Want to become more aware of God’s love? Want your love for others to have an effect? Listen in!
Caleb shared on how He started to find God through reading the Bible, community and so many other ways. Listen to His pursuit of God!
If you’re going to do anything important in your life, you will face difficulty. The problem is, many Christians see challenges as a U-turn sign instead of a green light. What if you discovered that often the most difficult time in your life is the border to your promised land? What’s the dream that you don’t dare tell anyone? What’s the promised land that you are praying for? This is a journey that no one else can take for you. If you want to be a giant in the kingdom, it’s up to you.
In tonight’s sermon, Eric Waterbury challenges everyone in attendance to move from being a noun to a doing a verb. Open your heart and ask the Holy Spirit. God has something for you.
Tonight's message is all about turning revelation. Far too often we get excited about a revelation only to fall back into the same old patterns a week later. Revelation is not supposed to be a momentary high, but something that we walk out for days and years following. This week Eric Waterbury shares several different practical ways to not only help you have a breakthrough but to help you KEEP your breakthrough. In tonight’s sermon he talks about: Being relentless, so God will meet you with passion, taking care of your heart, the importance of telling someone what you need, repentance, knowing the truth so it will set you free...and so much more.
Want more tools for your next breakthrough? Listen in!
Do you want to know the greatest predictor of your happiness? Hint: It’s not your income, your house size, or your exercise routine. Study after study has revealed that happiness is directly tied to the quality of your relationships, and the meaningful connections you choose to cultivate with others.
In tonight’s sermon, Brett Shoemaker gives us both practical and Biblical wisdom about how we can do relationships well. “Surrounded by people, but plagued with loneliness” is the silent cry of many people in our generation... but it doesn’t have to be you.
If you want to be intentional about building good relationships, listen in to this sermon!
Nick shared on how God has been giving him a lot of breakthrough from hopelessness in body image. This is a journey you'll want to listen to, There is Hope!
What do you believe about God’s character? Many of us grew up receiving a general message that God is a selfish glory hog who is always keeping score, and only wants to take from you. But this could not be further from the truth. Jesus came to give you life, and lift you up. God wants your heart, and your ability to receive, far more than he wants your stuff. This week Eric Knopf finished our Character of God series with a message about how God is love, and love is not self-seeking. His message is full of truth, wisdom, and practical ways to understand God’s love. You don’t want to miss this.
“God has bigger ideas for you then you have for you.” — Eric Knopf