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We have been discussing generosity in our lives, but how does that translate as a local church? How is Lineage rich in generosity? These are the questions that Pastor Ryan answered during the last installment of our Be Rich series as he prepared us to Reach, Connect, Go, and Grow this coming Sunday for our Serve Day, a day focused on serving our community through generosity.
When we live with an open hand and are willing to be obedient in sharing our wealth, we will experience joy and blessing in our lives. In this week's message, Pastor Ryan discusses the why behind our giving, the command to be willing to share, and the three types of giving outlined in the Bible.
The world encourages us to have a "mine" mentality, where we think everything— our time, our talent, our finances—belongs to us. However, true riches comes from living a life of contagious generosity. In the second part of our Be Rich series, guest speaker Tim DeTellis shares how to live generously with the resources that God has given us.
Jesus went through dry seasons but He knew how to drink from the right well. He declared "I'm thirsty" on the cross so you never have to search further than Him to find the Living Water.
In part 1 of our new series, 'Be Rich', Pastor Ryan shared with us how the generosity of God should inspire us to live a life of overflow and giving to others. Generosity isn't just a nice thing to do- it is a faith response to God's provision.
"Miracles are God's intervention on our behalf when we have a problem that we can't fix." This week, Pastor Ryan began a series called "Miracles," where he taught us how to strengthen our faith and trust in God when we need a miracle.
Prayer is an essential part of our walk with God. It reawakens your heart when you need it. Pastor Ryan walks us through a model of prayer you can use in your daily life.
This world can be challenging for those of us that call ourselves Christians, but we can live life as a champion! This week, Pastor Randy shared with us three points that can help us live with a champion's spirit, but also be the champions this hurting world needs.
We can take back control of our lives. Pastor David gives us simple steps to change our mindset and overcome everything trying to hold us back. Understanding the truths from God's Word, we can set ourselves up for emotional healing.
This week in SUMMERLAND, we hear a message from Pastor Josh Joines of Faith Family Church in Baytown, TX! Obeying God is the premise of seeing His promises fulfilled in our life. The blessing follows the obedience.
This week in SUMMERLAND, we hear from Pastor Peter Haas! In the Old Testament, God allowed Caleb to participate in a good number of miracles because he had a "different spirit." After doing a Bible study on this leader, we will consider the question: How can we acquire this same spirit of faith? And if we learn this lesson, we will never use the expression: "It's too late…"
This week in SUMMERLAND we have the privilege of hearing from Pastor Bryan Lamoureux, who leads Reverb Church in St Augustine, FL. He brought a message on revival, encouraging us to stay desperate for God, then watch how He will show up in our lives and our church.
In this week’s message, Pastor Randy shares about the beauty and joy of heaven while helping us set aside the misconceptions we may have about eternity.
People often have misconceptions about God, especially when He is referred to as Father. In this week's message, Pastor Randy explains how our relationships and ideas about our earthly fathers can influence our perception of the Heavenly Father and how we can transform our view of God and our relationship with Him.
We all live with a premise, which is our attitude towards life. Tim encourages us to let God surprise our assumptions by delivering the punchline!
Everything God says about you is true! In our new series, SUMMERLAND, Pastor Randy walks us through Romans 8 and how we can live free from our past and fully experience life the way God intended us to.
God knew effect that sin would have on us. Loneliness, isolation, vulnerability, and hopelessness. God created us to be in relationship with Him, and He created us to be in relationship with one another. God created our earthly family, and an eternal family: the Church.
All throughout the Psalms, we get a picture of how God likes to be worshipped. Pastor Ryan dives deeper into the Hebrew words for "praise" and how that provides a template for us to worship God.
After we experience the fresh life God has for us, we are called to go first, go quickly, and go far to introduce others to Jesus.
When it comes to forgiveness, Jesus encourages us to not keep score of the wrongs done against us, but lose count by pursuing forgiveness. Freedom is found on the other side of forgiveness.
Grace is a gift given to us, we can not earn it or buy it. Everyone that follows Jesus receives the gift of grace to fulfill a purpose and to make a difference in the world. Pastor Ryan outlines the process of discovering, embracing and using your gifts.
The resurrection power of God can impact our everyday lives. We don't have to wait until death to experience the fullness of God's life; we can encounter it right here and now on earth. Pastor Ryan's Sunday message is not just for Easter; it is relevant every day of the year.
In John 14, Jesus proclaims Himself to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life. What is the significance of each of these statements? Pastor Ryan walks through each of them, and shares what that means for our life on earth, and into eternity.
Jesus saves us by His grace, but His salvation is not only about our rescue from sin and death. He transforms our lives and gives us a new identity as His ambassadors, so we can share His message of love and redemption with others. Pastor Ryan teaches through 3 applications in Ephesians 2 that we can apply to our life as an ambassador for the Kingdom.
Jesus led people to salvation through faith with simple instructions. This week as we continue our “Jesus Saves” series we will learn about the simple steps that we can take to lead from a life of sin to a life of redemption and how to encourage others to follow Jesus.
Salvation is God's grace received through faith. The primary vehicle God designed for humanity to experience salvation is through His Church! Pastor Ryan shares 5 things that we- as the Church- should be doing to remain faithful and fruitful.
“Jesus saves” is a phrase we often hear, but did you know that His salvation is not just for our eternal benefit, but also for the purpose of serving others? Jesus showed us how to be humble servants, to sit with the marginalized, and to demonstrate compassion towards those in need. Through serving, we gain a unique perspective on life that no one else has.
Tithing is a principle established in the Bible from the Old Testament to the New Testament. Giving God ten percent of our income before paying bills, buying groceries, or having fun with friends and family demonstrates that God is our top priority. Tithing is not about the money but trusting God to provide for all our needs.
There is a fight for our finances, and we must choose which side we will be on. Will we be on God’s side, allowing His influence to back us and help us succeed? Or will we choose the side that sells us the lies that money is evil or that if we had more money, we could do more and be happier? Pastor Ryan’s message shows us how we can win the battle of our finances with God’s help.
God put you on earth to learn how to LOVE! Pastor Randy extracts a few principles from the life of Jesus to show us how to love others well.
In a world full of confusion, God does not desire to leave you senseless. To kick off our series, Dollars and Sense, Pastor Ryan takes us to Proverbs to learn about the patterns of prosperity. God wants you to prosper!
Your job in God's family is to invite others to join us! Pastor Ryan shares some spiritual insight and practical ways to share the hope you have in Jesus with those in your life.
God hasn't asked us to do something hard, He has invited us to do something impossible. Something that can only be accomplished through the power of prayer. Ryan urges us to pray consistently, undistracted, and persistently-- and watch how God will respond.
If we worry for a second, we've worried too long. Our friend Tim DeTellis encourages us to live a life in constant prayer by surrendering our worries to God.
Pastor Ryan continues the conversation on the power of prayer and fasting. By looking into the stories of Caleb, Nehemiah, and Isaiah we learn that the right perspective builds the right faith, the right discipline builds the right strength, and putting those things together builds the right reward.
Prayer connects us to God. Fasting disconnects us from the world. To kick off the Pray First series, Pastor Ryan talks about the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting, and shows us the different types of fasts found in the Bible.
Welcome to Church At Home 2023! We're glad you're tuning in as Pastor Ryan recaps the year, and gives some encouragement from Colossians 1 as we head into the new year.
We don't just have a gracious Father beyond the stars, we have Emmanuel; God with us. Jesus embraced humanity so that He might relate to everything you experience on earth. He is with you in your work, your relationships, your struggles, and your suffering.
The power of an invitation can have tremendous impact on your life. Depending on the situation an invite has the power to shape relationships, expose your life to new experiences and even set the trajectory of your family tree. Throughout scripture, we read of many people included and excluded from invitations. These situations shaped their faith and have given us an insight into God’s character.
What God commands you to do, He equips you to do. God gives a promise, that when you are generous with your money, time, and talents, your world and your portion will grow larger. He responds to your generosity with blessing!
God has deposited glory inside of each of us, and we have an opportunity to give that glory back to Him. This looks like giving God your best, your attention, and your strength. We can sabotage the full potential of God's glory being displayed when we withhold areas of our life from Him. Where does God need access?
In order to make the most of every opportunity (Ephesians 5), we must understand the times in which we live. Pastor Ryan shares 3 things that a church with purpose- who understands the times- does that you can prioritize in your daily life.
Ephesians 5 charges us to imitate God in everything we do, making the most of every opportunity in this life. In part 1 of our series, Pastor Ryan shares 3 ways to make it count.
Pastor Randy gives a Biblical perspective on current events in Israel and the Middle East.
Too often, we fall into the lie of thinking God could never use us for extraordinary things. The Bible is filled with stories of ordinary people yielding to the Holy Spirit, and watching the miraculous come forth in their life. The Holy Spirit wants to bring into your life His supernatural power, a change of perception and transform you to reflect the character of Christ.
There's more for you to experience beyond water baptism... The Holy Spirit wants to baptize you in His refining fire. Just like gold is melted down to remove all its impurities, The Holy Spirit baptizes us in fire to remove all our impurities. But He doesn't leave you in the fire alone, He ministers to you there through rest, reshaping your character, and empowering you with gifts.
Have you ever come to a moment where you realized you needed a change? The Holy Spirit desires to be a change agent in your life; transforming your unrighteousness to His righteousness, natural living to supernatural living, and your wandering into purpose.
"You do not receive Him, because you do not behold Him." -Jesus
God wants to interact with you as Father, Son, and Spirit! The Holy Spirit is not unreachable; He wants to be in an intimate relationship with you so you can recognize His voice, experience HIs presence, and thrive in the life He has planned for you.
Because you've been entrusted, does not mean you've been entitled. Pastor Randy teaches out of the life of King David, giving us 3 key ways to avoid the entitlement trap.
The 4th pillar of our church vision is to GO! Pastor Randy encourages us to surrender our lives to the will of God, and watch where He will lead you and what He will do through you.
God has given you unique gifts and abilities to build His Church, and each gift is important! The grace always proceeds the gift. Willie challenges us to USE our spiritual gifts; first at Lineage, and then beyond.
Wondering what your spiritual gifts are? We'd love to help you discover them! Follow the link below to take our Lineage 101 course.
In the book of Acts, we see over and over again that Jesus calls us to be His witnesses, stepping outside of our comfort zone to reach people for Christ. Jesus modeled this for His disciples and for us: You'll never take the Gospel to the wrong person.
God doesn't want something FROM you, He wants YOU! Pastor Ryan unpacks the first part of our vision, REACH, in our series Lineage 101.
It's the worst of times, and the best of times, all at the same time. In the finale of Asking for a Friend, Pastor Ryan talks about the 4th most requested topic of the end times. The bottom line? Don't panic. Jesus gives us everything we need so we can be ready for His return.
The third most requested topic over the summer was spiritual warfare! The reality is, we are no match for the devil; but the devil is no match for our God. Pastor Ryan exposes the strategies of the devil and shares weapons of warfare found in Scripture.
Pastor Randy teaches on the 2nd most requested topic this summer... Marriage! Marriage is created by God to be a reflection of His image to the world around you. Watch/listen to learn why your marriage is worth fighting for.
The MOST REQUESTED topic from our church-wide survey was Holy Spirit! Pastor Ryan answers the questions: Who is the Holy Spirit? Why is there controversy surrounding Him? Why do I need Holy Spirit? How do I pray to know the person of the Holy Spirit better?
We must remain hungry for God's vision and thirsty for God's favor on our lives. Tim encourages us with the reminder that when we stand in the peace of Christ, He promises to fight for us.
There are over 600 warnings in your Bible about Hell... either the people who penned the Bible over a couple millennia were all crazy enough to believe the same lie, or its the truth. Pastor Randy presents a case for why he doesn't want to go to Hell, and why you shouldn't either.
How is the Word of God relevant to our lives today? Pastor Randy closes The Holy Bible Series by giving us 5 questions to ask as we study the Bible and apply it to our lives.
In this message, Pastor Ryan gives practical instruction to help us engage with God’s Word and get its truth to saturate our lives.
The level of your spiritual maturity is determined by how much you DO with what you know-- not how much you know. Pastor Ryan shares 3 ways to make The Holy Bible an active and vibrant part of your daily life.
In a world where every belief is put to the test, how do we know The Bible can be trusted? Pastor Ryan gives 5 reasons The Bible is Truth and the final authority over your life and the world around you.
Submission is the doorway to freedom. To kick off The Holy Bible series, Pastor Ryan talks about the authority and reliability of God's Word. It's the final authority over our lives.
Did you know there are several kinds of baptisms mentioned in the Bible? Pastor Randy gives us a tour of ancient Israel and a significant spot where Jesus, among others, were baptized.
Do you know the Good Shepherd? One of the most beautiful descriptions of the Jesus as the Good Shepherd in God's Word is found in Psalm 23. He wants to know you intimately and bless your life.
Because you have Jesus, you will have influence wherever you go. Pastor Randy shares a message on being salt and light in your world, and Pastor Ryan shares the strategy behind Easter at Lineage this year.
The person of Jesus is what happens when light slows down and takes on mass; He becomes the corrective lens to show us what life should look like. Jesus takes us from being formless to formed, empty to fulfilled, and from darkness to light.
What do you have in your hand? Like we see in John 6, Jesus can use even a little (5 loaves of bread and 2 fish) to bless thousands of people. God wants to use what's in your hand to fill spiritual deficiencies in your world.
The greatest resources in life are our relationships. You were designed for community! Pastor Randy closes our series, "Death To Selfie" by talking about the importance of having real relationships in your life where you can experience healing and freedom.
Who's the authority in your life? How you perceive who's in charge of your life informs your identity. Pastor Ryan exposes 5 lies the devil wants you to believe about God's character and authority in your life.
Jesus charges us in Luke 17 to live counter-culturally by extending forgiveness towards those who have offended us; because forgiveness breaks the cycle of a broken world.
What happens when the 21 days of prayer and fasting are over? Pastor Ryan shares 5 key insights on how to continue to build a life of prayer on day 22 and beyond.
This week, we take a look at the dramatic encounter that Paul has with Jesus [Acts 9] and how it changed his life forever. We are reminded, that under the right conditions, the things that seem dead in your life can come alive-- and even flourish!
Prayer isn't about God moving toward us; prayer is about us moving toward God. To kick off 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, Pastor Ryan unpacks a template for prayer found in the Old Testament. We encourage you to pray this way every day for the 21 days and beyond!
Life is short. And the longer we walk with God, the more we need the fundamentals. We're kicking off the new year with a focus on the habit of prayer, and asking God to teach us how to use our time wisely.
This week, we take a look at the Christmas story according to Rahab the prostitute, found in the book of Joshua. The theme? God has drawn near to those who have drawn away.
Pastor Ryan kicks off the season by focusing on worship through generosity as we culminate this year's Legacy Offering.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES:
Oceanside - 3pm
Cocoa West - 3pm / 4:30pm / 6pm
This week to prepare for the Legacy Offering, Pastor Ryan talks about the motivation behind our generosity. "If one first gives himself to the Lord, all other giving is easy." [Jon Bonnell]
After we are reached with the Good News of Christ, connect with other believers, and grow in our faith, Jesus tells us to GO! You are called to make a difference in your world, beyond, and together, in the whole world.
This week, Pastor Ryan shared Part 2 of the “All That Matters” series to help us re-center our hearts on the value of connection. God never intended for us to walk through life alone, and He’s given all of us the desire and need for meaningful relationships. Life Groups give us the opportunity to go deeper in our relationships, to be honest, to identify our blind spots, and to realize our God- given potential. It is in this kind of godly, relational environment that we can experience real life change and real healing.
If God answered all of your prayers, would it change the world or just change you? In part 1 of All That Matters, Pastor Ryan unpacks what it looks like to be on assignment to reach people for Jesus.
This week, Pastor Ryan concluded "The Daniel Dilemma" series by teaching us how to love well in today’s culture. A key part of living like Jesus is loving those around us. Without love, nothing we say or do can have the long-term, positive impact we desire. So, how do we love those around us when our culture and beliefs look so different?
This week, Pastor Ryan walked us through Daniel chapters 3 & 6. There we discover the value of standing firm in our worship. Thankfully, the enemy Satan has not changed his strategy and therefore it is easy to see when he is working against us. His goal is to shape our worship or prevent it all together. With that insight we take a cue from Daniel and his friends in remaining firm in the worship of our God.
This week Pastor Ryan introduced the "Babylon Mentality." Babylon is the physical setting for the book of Daniel, but it is also a mindset. So, how do we restore order and sanity in our lives? We lift up God, acknowledge His grace and authority, and humble ourselves before Him.
As we walk through our daily lives, it can feel like we are constantly battered with competing messages through our televisions, radios, social media, and even our friends and family. So how do we navigate a culture that is constantly shifting its core values? Through Daniel, we learn that when culture shifts, we need to know who we are, reaffirm our convictions, and respond.
We all desire to make a difference in our own world. The secret to changing the world we live in is using our influence to make a difference for the Kingdom. In this message, we learned that we are all part of a sphere of influence that, if we leverage it properly, can literally change our world. Equipped with this understanding of God-given influence, we will all begin to make a difference and find a new level of fulfillment.
In part 3 of "Somehow I Manage", Pastor Ryan teaches we should aim to connect with our God-given purpose that He had in mind for us before we were created. With this in mind, we need to live by design, not by default. Our time on earth is short, and there is competition for our time and attention, so we need to live our lives on purpose.
When we look at finances as purely numbers, we see five basic laws of sound money management: earning, spending, saving, investing and giving. But to find hope and freedom in our finances, we need to understand that God sees beyond the numbers.
If you really want to know what someone is like, look at the friends they've chosen. This week is all about relationships and how the people closest to us determine who we become. Pastor Ryan outlines 3 meaningful relationships every Christian should have.
What reveals your pride is how your use your time. Pastor Ryan concludes the series by talking about the last temptation of Jesus, the pride of life, and how intentionally creating room to sabbath (cease) is the antidote.
Pastor Ryan covers the 2nd temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness, lust of the eyes, and gives us strategy from God's Word to fight against it.
This week, Pastor Ryan unpacks the first temptation Jesus was faced with in the wilderness and 3 ways we can solve this in our own lives.
Pastor Ryan kicks off "Into The Wild" by helping you figure out where you've left the door open in your life, and what buttons to push to close those doors.
Summer Road Trip 2022 comes to an end as Pastor Ryan charges us to rebuild stronger and better with the next generation in mind. Our aim is for them to find Jesus because of us, not in spite of us.
When God steps in, everything changes. This week, our summer road trip takes us to the Middle East, where Pastor Randy shares some Old Testament prophecy and how it relates to current events.
This week on our summer roadtrip we hear from Pastor Ken Claytor, who leads Alive Church in Gainesville and Orlando, about ways to handle unanswered prayers.
Tim DeTellis joins the summer road trip and shares ways we can become powerful peacemakers in our world. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."
The Lineage family is an ordinary people, empowered by God’s Spirit, doing what Jesus did, together in the church, wherever they are. Pastor Randy talks about our strategic partners and the difference you are making through them. Change starts with YOU.
How does anyone hear the voice of God? Pastor Randy walks through a story Jesus told in Luke 8 and shares four things you can do to hear God's voice clearly.
It's easy to get caught up in the chaos of our world. Pastor Ryan encourages us to start looking at where God is in the midst of it. When you lack the ability to see what’s next, look at where God has been. He will remain faithful to you.
When our world feels upside down, we as the Church are called to understand the times and know what we should to reach our communities for Christ. Pastor Ryan shares some practical ways to engage with our world today.
A spiritual gift is a supernatural ability that God gives us so that together we can advance His purposes in the world. Do you know what your spiritual gifts are? Pastor Ryan talks about different gifts God gives and why it's important for you to connect to the Body of Christ to use them.
God wants you to experience healing in every area of your life, and you aren't going to experience it without other people. In part 4 of Now That I Believe series, Pastor Ryan challenges us to take initiative to make ourselves relationally known to combat spiritual deficiency.
In part three of our series, Now That I Believe, we explore the powerful life transformation of the Apostle Paul when he first encountered Jesus. When we choose to put our faith in God, everything changes. Listen in as Pastor Ryan walks us through steps of salvation to experience the move of God in our own lives!
Is Holy Communion a symbol? Pastor Randy teaches on Communion and demonstrates how it's an invitation from Jesus Himself to solidify our commitment to Him. Create your spiritual values early in life, then manage them the rest of your life.
Baptism is an opportunity for obedience. Pastor Ryan kicks off the series by answering 3 questions about baptism, and shares where Jesus models it for us in Scripture.
The resurrection of Jesus wasn't just an event to celebrate, but a power to experience. There's just one condition... believe. Ps Ryan shares the invitation of Jesus to reach out and experience His power in your life.
If you want Jesus, He's not hard to find. In the series finale, we unpack the Face of the Lion representing the power of God. He promises that when we draw near to Him, He will draw near to us.
In part 3 of this series, we focus on the Face of the Eagle, which represents God's excellence. Pastor Ryan challenges us to distinguish ourselves with exceptional qualities that reflect the excellent character of God.
The Ox will plow your field or will be your sacrifice. In part 2 of this series, we explore how the Creature with the face of the Ox found in Revelation 4 reveals the characteristic of servanthood in Jesus.
God loves people. The Creature with the face of the man found in Revelation 4 reveals the person of Jesus with a focus on relationships and His humanity.
We celebrate our name change to Lineage Church by talking about family; the core of our DNA. We are a family where you can belong, feel safe, and know that you matter. Welcome to Lineage!
All throughout the Bible, we see 4 core promises that God makes to His children, starting with Abraham. Pastor Ryan shares how these promises affect us today and how we can walk in them.
Finale weekend is focused on the revelation of Love given to John, the disciple. The secret to love is being loved by God.
The world operates by contract, but God operates by covenant. In the 3rd week of this relationships series, Pastor Randy talks about commitment, and leads us through some powerful "I commit to..." statements that reveal we are better together.
Good relationships are possible but not probable. Pastor Randy talks about some hurdles we face in relationships and what we can do to believe the best in people around us to influence them for Jesus.
Pastor Ryan cuts to the chase for the first installment of our series on relationships and talks about something we deal with in every type of relationship: conflict. He shares some insightful truths from God's word to help us navigate through the difficult moments.
Why are there 7 steps to the Tabernacle? God wants us to slow down and approach him with great intention. Pastor Ryan continues the Heart Strings Series by teaching through steps 2-4 of the Tabernacle Prayer.
How loud is your attitude? Tim DeTellis kicks off the new year by talking about Jesus' attitude and sharing how we can follow His example and have contagious attitudes, in a good way!
The last Sunday of every year, we give our Staff, Dream Team and buildings a rest, and enjoy a special online experience. Pastor Ryan reminds us of our heart as a church family and how we should approach the new year ahead.
Jesus came to bring supernatural beauty in your ashes, supernatural joy instead of mourning, and supernatural praise for the spirit of heaviness. Pastor Ryan shares how Jesus leads us on a journey to know Him, find freedom discover purpose, and make a difference.
What can you give to God that He doesn't already have, but He wants? When you give it to God, He actually gives you gifts that the world could never give you in return. Pastor Ryan answers this question through the Christmas story of the wisemen who traveled to give gifts to Jesus.
Words create culture. For the finale of Lineage Series, Ps Ryan shares his story from a spirit of death to life, and preaches from the encouragement he has received over the years.
Our aim is to leverage the resources we have on earth for the greatest eternal return on investment. We do this because heaven, not earth, is our forever home-- We are just passing through. God calls us to steward all that He has given us for the sake of others and the true rewards of heaven.
We all face a gravitational pull to things that don't matter. Pastor Ryan frames up a message to help us begin to live being motivated by eternity in everything we do. You will never miss what you invest in eternity.
We have to remember where we came from to inform where we're going. Pastor Ryan shares some BIG NEWS for the future of our church family.
What will people remember about you when you're gone? Pastor Ryan talks about how we can become legacy people by following the example of Jesus: having an eternal mindset, understanding sacrifice, and having a sense of urgency. Live today as if this is the day that will be remembered.
On the last Serve Day of 2021, Pastor Randy talks about 3 spheres of missions we have in life: personally to the people we know, locally for the people in our community, and globally to the world.
Your relationships determine the direction and quality of your life. Pastor Randy shares 3 keys of influence and simple ways to exercise them in your daily life.
This week, Pastor Ryan teaches from Mark 2, showing us that sometimes our greatest opportunities aren't obvious. Sometimes they are met with opposition, but it can be the best opportunity to see God demonstrate His power in our lives.
"I've been through some terrible times in my life, a few of which actually happened." [Mark Twain] This week in Better Neighboring series, Pastor Ryan talks about fear and 2 big ways we can combat it.
CHALLENGE: After watching this message, read Psalm 91 out loud each day for 7 days.
In week 2 of Better Neighboring, Pastor Ryan shows us how Jesus' life on earth included people in everything he did. Jesus wanted to reproduce himself in the lives of others. You never know how a simple invite can change someone's life.
How good is your eyesight? Our friend Tim DeTellis kicks off Better Neighboring Series by talking through the story of the Good Samaritan and what we can learn from his obedience to care for his neighbor.
In the finale of the series, we catch up with Abram, now named Abraham, as God calls him to a test to sacrifice the thing he loved most-- his only son Isaac. The bottom line: God is building a bigger family than the one you can see.
The story of Abram continues as God invites him outside to look up at the stars and dream of the possibilities of the promise. God is capable of impossible things through limited human capacity.
Pastor Ryan kicks off the story of the lineage of our faith in Genesis 12 + 13, where God invites Abram to leave his home, and believe for things he has never seen. The promise doesn't make you capable, it makes you accountable to a God who is more than capable of fulfilling it.
Jesus came and lived as Light in human form. Now, we have the Light of the World deposited in us to share with others!
Missed this Serve Day? Join us for the next one on October 31, 2021.
For the finale of #TheOldNewThingSeries, Pastor Ryan talks about the importance and authority of the Word of God. The Word of God carries you, you don't carry it. As DL Moody says, "The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation."
What is God looking for when it comes to worship? In week 3 of #TheOldNewThingSeries, Pastor Ryan shows us that God has actually told us exactly how we should worship Him by walking through the 7 Hebrew words for praise found in the Psalms.
Pastor Ryan teaches on the power of prayer and fasting in part two of #TheOldNewThingSeries, as we prepare to embark on 7 days of prayer and fasting beginning on August 9th. We are believing that these old habits will produce new life for you and your family as you expect results.
Join us for a prayer gathering on August 9th at Cocoa West to kick off 7 days of prayer and fasting together as a church family! Learn more at centrallife.org/pray.
Snap out of it! What traveling thoughts have you allowed to have a seat at your table that you should have given bread, water, and sent on their way? God wants to empower you to win the battle in your mind. [2 Corinthians 10]
To close #SummerRoadtripSeries, Pastor Randy talks about the power of giving God your "yes" when He calls you to pray, give and grow your GO. Central Life is a GOING church for a coming Lord!
In week 3 of #SummerRoadtripSeries, we hear from Ps Peter Haas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A lot of people use Christianity as a formula through which they can control God and live a comfortable life. Yet, ironically, this approach tends to sabotage God’s favor. As a result, we end up with an unsatisfying life. Pastor Peter shares about three types of traumas that are designed to liberate us. True freedom comes from true surrender.
In this week’s message, we hear from Pastor Dino Rizzo of Church of the Highlands. God’s Word directs us to think on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. As we do, we’ll see our thought patterns improve, which in turn, can change our behavior and the way we live. We will all still experience difficulties in life, but as our perspective shifts, we’ll experience God’s peace and joy in everything we face.
Our friend, Tim DeTellis kicks off Summer Roadtrip 2021 by talking about God's calling for each of us and challenges us with this question: Will we do whatever it takes for the sake of the Gospel?
For the finale of #LaFamiliaSeries, Pastor Ryan shares some non negotiable principles from God's Word that you should consider incorporating into your family life.
In week 2 of #LaFamiliaSeries, Pastor Ryan shares a Biblical approach to parenting your children to grow in wisdom and stature, and how we structure our kids and student ministries to support you.
How do we raise our children so they grow in wisdom? Pastor Ryan encourages parents to follow the example of Jesus in Mark 10 and bless their children into their destiny.
Pastor Ryan gives us a charge to seek the peace and prosperity of our cities, and as a result, we too will prosper. He also reminds us WHY we serve, following the heart and example of Jesus while he was on earth.
Missed this Serve Day? Join us for the next one on August 29th, 2021.
Pastor Ryan closes the #HouseholdOfFaithSeries by walking through Galatians 6 and sharing stories of families who didn't give up and reaped a harvest because of it.
In week 5 of #HouseholdOfFaithSeries, Pastor Randy asks us to contemplate if and how we want to make progress as he walks us through the conflict, contrast and conviction the Apostle Paul outlines in Galatians chapter 5.
This week in #HouseholdOfFaithSeries, Pastor Randy tackles Galatians 4 and reminds us of the inheritance we have in Jesus because of the cross.
In week 3 of #HouseholdOfFaithSeries, Pastor Marnus encourages us through chapter 3 of Galatians how we are equipped by grace to finish strong in Jesus!
The law is good, but grace is better. In week 2 of #HouseholdOfFaithSeries, Pastor Randy walks us through the 2nd chapter of Galatians and continues to uncover the problem of the fake gospel.
In week one of the Household Of Faith Series, a journey through the book of Galatians, Pastor Ryan unpacks Galatians 1 and addresses the tension of how we are to become godly.
We believe that the first step for everyone who has accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior is baptism. Pastor Ryan teaches on the importance of following Jesus in this instruction, and how it leads to open heavens over your life as you walk with Him.
You know the saying: What goes around comes around. But-- what goes around is sometimes interrupted by grace. The death and resurrection of Jesus is the answer to all the guilt you've ever experienced, and wants to pour out his grace on your life.
In week 4 of Grace Upon Grace series, we dive into the life of David. Pastor Ryan defines grace in the context of David's life as: God's undeserved favor towards you and the power to live in step with Him.
In week 3 of Grace Upon Grace series, Pastor Randy shares stories from the life of the Apostle Peter to show how we can count on God's sustaining grace in every season.
This week in the Grace Upon Grace series, Pastor Ryan teaches on the life of Judah from the book of Genesis. His legacy is now ours because we have a Lion to lean on.
Pastor Ryan kicks off the series by walking us through some key principles to understanding the grace of God and positioning ourselves so it can flow through our lives.
In the finale of Sons and Daughters Series, Pastor Ryan talks about how the process of taking off our sandals is the thing that teaches us we can't earn our rights as children of God. He underscores the main thought of the series which is this: God is passionate about rescuing the lost ones.
In week 2 of this series, Pastor Ryan talks about how God uses authority to bring about freedom.
Jesus is constantly trying to readjust your view from your condition to your position. Whatever the mess in your life looks like, God wants YOU. His heart always has been, and always will be for family.
Jesus did not just save you so you could SIT; he saved you to be SENT. Together, we are going deep and investing in the cities where God has planted us [The Space Coast]. We are going places no one has dared to go, and doing things no one has ever done. It's time to GO, Central Life!
Jesus came to serve; and we are called to follow his example with our lives on earth. How should we prepare to serve? Purify our hearts, sanctify our bodies, simplify our schedules, and fortify our faith.
Jesus declared that HE will build his Church-- and nothing can come against it. Our job as believers is to tap into the Holy Spirit as we build up and encourage the Body of Christ. God calls us to build so that we can experience resurrection in the cities he has placed us.
2020 has been a stressful year for many of us. With a new year ahead, it's time to redirect our focus to what really matters so we can receive the "out of this world" peace that Jesus has to offer.
There is power in a name. When we pray, it's important the name that we use. Why is it important to understand the names of God? He answers prayers based on His character, and His character is reflected in His names!
Every year, we celebrate Jesus' miraculous birth in a manger, but more than that, we receive everything He became to us after that moment. Jesus did not show up on earth only to meet one specific need in our lives; He arrived to become available to meet every need in every moment you need it.
On Legacy Sunday 2020, Pastor Ryan recaps the legacy year we have had serving the Space Coast and beyond. Then he encourages us to follow the example of Jesus and give the gift of legacy this Christmas season.
What in your life do you consider to be precious? Using Scripture as a guide, Pastor Ryan encourages us to release it to give way to the promise of the supernatural this Christmas season.
In the finale of #UpsideDownSeries, Pastor Ryan tackles the big words of Theology and Doctrine and how we should look at them through the upside down lens of the Kingdom of God. The bottom line? Do good wherever you are and however the Spirit leads you.
Have you ever wondered if your life has a purpose; even in 2020?! Before there was a you, there was something for you to do! When God's vision shows up, you suddenly see what you didn't see before.
In part 3 of #UpsideDownSeries, Pastor Ryan teaches from Isaiah 53 on the upside down power of God's freedom. Jesus endured the cross to bring your freedom in your body, mind, hands and heart.
What do your circles look like? A new year ahead is a new opportunity to "become all things to all people" so that we might save some (1 Corinthians 9). Pastor Ryan poses some important questions that we should ask ourselves when interacting with the people in our spheres of influence, day in and day out.
What if 2020 became your defining moment? Pastor Ryan kicks off #UpsideDownSeries by encouraging us to lift our heads, because redemption and revival are near. We were made for this moment!
The enemy does not know your next move! God has equipped us to face the spiritual battle in this life from a position of victory. Pastor Randy closes out #EphesiansSeries by talking about the armor of God and why we need to put it on every day.
We are designed to live life together. In part 3 of #EphesiansSeries, Pastor Ryan unpacks the mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of practicing authenticity in relationships. Remember, God is attracted to honesty not perfection.
The ultimate authority of Jesus is one of the main themes found running through the book of Ephesians. Paul, by the inspiration and example of Jesus, writes that authority is the pathway to freedom. The truth is: if there is no authority, there is no freedom.
God has made known to us the mystery of his will through Jesus. The Apostle Paul unpacks this revelation for us in the book of Ephesians. We believe there's something in this for you. Will you receive it?
Why is it that the only blessing of God we consistently label as evil is wealth? Pastor Ryan unpacks some common misinterpretations we have of what Jesus says about building wealth in this life.
Money is not just a math problem, it’s a spiritual problem. In part 2 of How To Win With Money, Pastor Ryan addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about tithing as an act of worship.
God has a standard for us to follow when it comes to our money and our possessions; but it's more than just numbers. The goal of this series is to help you look beyond the numbers to understand why we should honor God with everything we manage while on this earth.
There are 3 baptisms taught in Scripture: the baptism in Jesus, the baptism in water, and the baptism in the Holy Spirit. In the finale of #HolySpiritSeries, Pastor Randy de-mystifies the baptism of the Holy Spirit and how it can upgrade your everyday life with God, then gives you an opportunity to receive that gift.
The Holy Spirit was given to us as a gift to transform us; not from the outside in, but from the inside out. Pastor Ryan encourages us to pray and ask the Holy Spirit to show us (because we can't change what we don't see), change us to look more like Him and fill us with His presence.
Did you know that you have a purpose in life? God made you with great intentionality and deposited within you grace gifts that are activated by the Holy Spirit's presence in your life. In part 2 of #HolySpiritSeries, Pastor Ryan walks us through a few things we should know about spiritual gifts and what we should do with them.
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Who is the Holy Spirit and why is He with you? In week one of this series on the Holy Spirit, Pastor Ryan begins to unpack the role of the Holy Spirit as Helper, Advocate and Friend. Just as He is a breath of fresh air in our lives, we can become that for others when we allow Him to do a transformative work in each of us.
For the finale of Summer Roadtrip 2020, Pastor Randy Alonso teaches on the security we have in the promises of God. He is a God on offense, and as His children, we too can live on offense while the world around us is on defense. God has spoken a blessing over your life; believe it, receive it, and walk therein!
We tend to ask questions when interruptions to life arrive, and they sound something like: Why me? Why this? Why now? Pastor Larry Lamb offers a different response. Instead of asking questions during seasons of suffering, we should trust and cooperate with God in the process He has you in right now.
On the second stop of our Summer Roadtrip, Pastor Todd Mullins of Christ Fellowship Church speaks about the freedom that is found in Jesus. The world offers us so many things to wear and put on. Which begs the question: What Are You Wearing?
Are you waiting for the world to change? In the first week of our Summer Roadtrip series, Tim DeTellis encourages us to live a life that intrigues, invites and involves others. Tim is a long-time friend of Central Life and serves as the president of our strategic partner, New Missions.
How long does it take to rob someone of their hope? Maybe you've lived in some state of hopelessness for your entire life. But it doesn't have to stay that way. The pathway to mercy comes through the person of Jesus. He wants to come into your life and set things in the proper order, so you can experience freedom and hope in Him.
Jesus crossed boundaries to give people a clear picture of Himself and God's gift. He's not afraid to break social, racial, religious or political boundaries to get close to you.
God saves you, frees you, and redeems you so He can send you. In the finale of "Where Do We Go From Here?" Pastor Ryan shares how our role as Christ-followers is designed to make an eternal difference with our life on earth.
Did you know you have a spiritual gift? That gift is meant to grow and is a part of something bigger than you could imagine! The key to living your purpose is found in your spiritual gifts.
God didn't need you to save you, but He invites you to walk with Him to experience His power in you to do the things He's calling you to do. In the 3rd week of our series, "Where Do We Go From Here?" Pastor Ryan unpacks the key to finding freedom in your walk with God and in life.
We all know that we have been encouraged to practice "social distancing" in this season. But -- don't let spiritual distancing become your reality. God wants to know you intimately, and there is no better time than now to pursue a deeper relationship with Him! Getting close is what you were made for.
Our prayer for you is that you would come out of this season better than when you came into it. Allow God to do a work in you, and He will do a work through you!
Limited isn't always a downgrade. Take a cue from Jesus (in Philippians 2) and stay humble, stay active and stay surrendered so that we might seize the window of opportunity to make an eternal impact.
Crisis is naturally a part of our life on earth because of the reality of sin. Through the lens of God's Word, Pastor Ryan shares how we have the opportunity to make the greatest choice in crisis.
Pastor Ryan gives a response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and how we, as the Church, can remain helpful and hopeful during this time.
The trials of your life can be the launch pad of your faith, or it can paralyze you in fear. In week 5 of the I Am series, Pastor Ryan unpacks Jesus' statement, "I am the resurrection and the life." Jesus wants to call you out of a life of doubt, disappointment, and discouragement into deliverance.
Pastor Randy gives historical background from John 10 to help us understand the value of a shepherd, and how Jesus came to fulfill the role of "The Good Shepherd." Jesus calls you by name and offers you an invitation to move from the pen to the pasture.
This week of the #IAmSeries is all about light! Pastor Ryan unpacks the 2nd I Am statement of Jesus: I am the light of the world, and what it means for us today.
God wants daily dependence from us, and through that we might realize that WHERE provision comes from is more important than HOW it comes. The HOW is always subject to change, but the WHERE [Jesus] stays the same forever. #IAmSeries
Pastor Ryan kicks off the #IAmSeries by talking about the Jesus as the Word. Our desire is that we would get close enough to Jesus to discover what Jesus was willing to uncover about himself.
At the beginning of 2020 we have been focused on setting new habits and patterns to be pro-active in nature. But for the finale of #NewSeries, Pastor Ryan shares how-- even when we don't know what's coming and are forced to be re-active-- we can prepare a response of worship.
Jesus doesn't need you serve, but he invites you to be a part. In this installment of #NewSeries, Pastor Ryan talks about the power of carrying water jars and experiencing the miracle in saying yes to God.
Generosity brings freedom. In week 3 of #NewSeries, Pastor Ryan teaches on saying "yes" to God by living a generous, open-handed lifestyle with our money, resources and time.
We all need community. Pastor Marnus teaches out of Hebrews 3 where God instructs us to encourage each other daily. WE is the best defense for sin's deceitfulness in me.
To kick off the new year, we're beginning to unpack -- in a practical way -- what it looks like to live where you see yourself how God sees you; through the finished work of Jesus.
The past doesn't have any right to control your future unless you let it. This weekend, Pastor Ryan shares how God can use someone from the past with a past to help you get past your past.
What do Angry Birds and the song "White Christmas" have in common? Find out in the second installment of Christmas at Central Life!
Pastor Ryan kicks off Christmas At Central Life by teaching us principles demonstrated by the Wisemen of the Christmas story.
We can make a difference in the lives of those around us with our generosity. In week 5 of Lineage, Pastor Ryan gives an annual report and unpacks the miracle of "Feeding the 5000" from Matthew 14.
There are different kinds of natural and spiritual gifts, but they are all given by the same God. In week 4 of Lineage, Pastor Ryan unpacks what God says about spiritual gifts and how you can develop them.
God saved you on His own. There is nothing you could have done to earn it, or participate in the act of saving yourself. BUT -- the pathway to freedom is an active choice where you partner with God and other people. Freedom looks less like independence and more like dependence on the right things.
Do you know God intimately? He had written out all the days of your life -- before you even existed! Pastor Randy prompts us to ask Him to "reveal what is already written in our book."
What do you know about your faith heritage? As we launch into a series on vision, Pastor Ryan connects the dots of why God's promise to Abraham matters to YOU.
There is beauty in enduring (Galatians 6:9). There is blessing for holding on. There is power in the cling. What, or WHO, are you clinging to?
Have you ever had plans that didn't work out like you wanted them to? In week one of a two-part series, we focus on the lives of two of Jesus' disciples, Peter and Judas, and the differences of how they reacted to their failed plans. The reality is, your failure isn't final; it's formative.
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Numbers matter, but they shouldn't be the primary focus of our finances. God has something for you BEYOND the numbers. In the finale of Momentum Series, Pastor Ryan shares 5 spiritual principles that will create impetus in your life.
In Luke 15, Jesus tells a story about a prodigal son who goes down a pathway with strong momentum, but in the wrong direction. Jesus also includes in the story practical steps in how to reverse that momentum and begin heading in a new direction, demonstrating how the Father fills all of our gaps with grace.
When Jesus is the Prince of Peace + you follow His principles (the ways of the Lord) = His overwhelming peace will flood your life. This week's message focuses on the principle of obedience in relation to the tithe, and how you can experience peace when you walk in this principle.
What is your heart set on? Pastor Ryan unpacks what God's Word says about this question and how to experience peace when it comes to finance and stewardship.
Pastor Ryan shares vision and special announcements regarding the future of Central Life Church.
Pastor Ryan talks about living a life of urgency and purpose, putting first things first, and doing those things now. Don't wait to take action in what God has called you to.
The greatest sin that culture carries, the root of all sin, is pride. Whether you humble yourself or are made humble by God, there is always a way back to restoration.
The greatest test you'll ever face in this life is the battle of who will get your worship. The enemy's tactic to gain your worship is by fear of the furnaces and lions' dens of our culture; but God has already won the war! With Him, you can stand firm despite the circumstances around you.
Culture shifts. Now, faster than ever. If you let it, culture will try to rename you, tame you, and claim you. The question is: when culture shifts, will you?
Your priorities determine your capacity. Pastor Peter Haas shares about the cascading effect of simple keystone habits that dramatically change the rest of our lives.
One of the primary ways we show ourselves to be Jesus followers is to go around doing good so that others can be helped, healed, and set free. Whether you feel blessed and influential or forgotten and ignored, Jesus is ready and willing to use you for His “All That Matters Tour.”
How do we get closer to God and what are the things in our lives that we put between ourselves and Him?
Distraction can be deadly to the health of your fulfillment in life. In the book of Nehemiah, we find an example of how to put distraction to death, and continue the work God has called us to with even greater determination.
Every generation has two critical responsibilities: to leverage the efforts of the generation that came before it, and to fuel the faith and imagination of the generation following it.
Pastor Ryan shares the DNA of his spiritual heritage and generational values that have been intentionally transferred to his life, and how we can do the same for others.
Most of our lives are lived under some kind of pressure - but God has designed a strategy that helps us remain focused on the tasks at hand and have hope for the future.
Satan is a deceiver. He prefers to focus on our weaknesses rather than attack our strengths. In Samson’s life, he was endowed with supernatural physical power (strength), but his weakness proved to be his unguarded heart and he fell to Delilah in the bedroom.
Pastor Randy talks about the power of unity in marriage because we are in a battle for a healthy, growing future.
Pastor Ryan shares about the reality of carrying what we load in regards to sex and romance.
In part 2 of the Swipe Right series, Pastor Ryan talks about how your desires can keep you from your destiny. Don't trade away God's lifelong gift in order to satisfy a short-term appetite.
The fierce thirst of the Israelites in the wilderness was only met with bitter and salty water, a startlingly accurate picture of what is all around us today when it comes to sex and relationships. See how God can make what was bitter sweet again.
In the finale of the SEVEN series, we talk about the 7th and final statement that Jesus spoke, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit". But, what about the days leading up to this moment? We talk about how Jesus lived out 3 specific themes that related to our humanity and how we can live in the 3rd and final day. Resurrection Day!
Jesus said in John 4:34, I must FINISH the work that God gave me to do. There is powerful value in Jesus example to know the will of the Father and do it. It appears that He had a very narrow focus, so that He stayed on mission.
In verse 28 of John chapter 19, Jesus verbalized His humanity when He said, "I am thirsty." Those simple words open a window to help us understand how much He relates to our human experience.