Mid-Cities Church Sermon Podcast: Recent Episodes
Pastor Daniel Stephens
Hear encouraging Sunday morning messages that address a variety of biblical and social issues. Messages are relevant and applicable to everyday life.
What kind of King have we been searching for? Throughout history, every earthly king has fallen short, leaving us longing for a King who is perfectly faithful, righteous, and worthy of our trust.
In the final week of Chronicles of the Kings, we turn our eyes to Jesus—the King of Kings. Watch as Pastor Will Brown takes us through the final week of Chronicles Of The Kings and discover why He is the King our hearts have been waiting for.
What do we do when life is going well? Is it possible to depend on God in difficult seasons, yet slowly begin relying on ourselves when the pressure fades?
In Week 7 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of Hezekiah, a king who trusted God through impossible circumstances but later struggled with pride and self-reliance.
Watch as Pastor Obed Borrero takes us through Week 7 of Chronicles Of The kings and discover why our greatest need is to keep our eyes fixed on Christ in every season.The King Who Needed God Desperately, Until He Didn’t - Chronicles Of The kings (Week 7)
What happens when God's people lose sight of His Word? And what can happen when they rediscover it?
In Week 6 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of Josiah, a king whose heart was transformed when God's Word was rediscovered. Watch as Pastor Ben Chapman takes us through Josiah, The King Who Rediscovered the Word and discover how God's Word still has the power to transform lives today.
Can God really forgive someone who has gone too far? What if the mistakes, failures, and sins in our lives feel too great to overcome?
In Week 4 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of Manasseh, a king whose story reveals both the depth of human sin and the incredible depth of God's mercy. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through The King Who Found Mercy and week 4 of Chronicles Of The Kings and discover the hope that is found in the mercy of God.
In Week 3 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of Solomon, a king who began with a heart devoted to God but slowly allowed other loves to take His place. Through Solomon's story, we are reminded that even good things can become dangerous when they become ultimate things.
Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through Week 3 of Chronicles of the Kings and discover how God calls us to remain fully devoted to Him.
In Week 2 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of David, a shepherd who became king and a man after God's own heart. Through David's story, we see that God chooses differently than people, values a surrendered heart over outward appearance, and calls us to trust Him in the face of fear.
Watch as Pastor Mike Cantrell takes us through Week 2 of The Chronicles of the Kings and discover why Jesus is the better David.
What happens when the approval of people matters more than obedience to God? When fear becomes our guide, compromise is never far behind.
In Week 1 of Chronicles of the Kings, we look at the life of Saul, Israel's first king. His story reveals how insecurity, the fear of man, and the desire to preserve his own image led him away from God's will. Watch as Pastor Obed takes us through Week 1 of Chronicles of the Kings and discover why obedience to God will always matter more than the approval of people.
As humans, we all go through difficult seasons and struggles with one another. Relationships can face conflict, hurt, and tension. So how are we called to handle those moments?
Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about reconciliation and how God can bring healing and restoration to our relationships.
Sometimes we feel the pressure of life, to hold everything together and always know what to do.
But God never intended for us to carry it all on our own.
Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about releasing the pressure of life and finding peace in God’s truth.
After a challenging season, this message reminds us of the importance of slowing down and relying fully on God. Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens takes us through the story of Jesus and Peter walking on water shows us what true faith looks like.
If you’ve felt overwhelmed, distracted, or distant, this is a reminder to refocus the gaze of your soul back on Jesus.
Is heaven and hell real? Many of us have heard about these places our entire lives, but it can still raise big questions about whether they truly exist. Many of us wrestle with questions about eternity.
Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand walks through what the Bible says about heaven and hell in Week 4 of our series, The Big Questions. In this message, we explore what Scripture and why it matters for our lives today.
Why is there so much evil in the world and where did it come from?
From the fall in Genesis to the spread of sin through humanity. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about evil in Week 3 of our series, The Big Questions!
A big question many of us wrestle with is whether the Bible is truly reliable, and what Jesus’ view of Scripture really is.
These are the questions Pastor Morgan Stephens breaks down in Week 2 of our series, The Big Questions.
The resurrection of Jesus was a historical event that changed the world forever. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand talks about the resurrection of Jesus and why it matters as we begin our new series, “The Big Questions!”
This Sunday, we had the honor of welcoming Pastor Stephen Mansfield as our guest speaker. In this powerful message, he shares 7 important points on how the Lord is calling a people to revival in this generation!
We don’t like to wait, especially when it comes to big life decisions. So we fill the waiting with distractions, avoid it, or try to rush the process. But what if there’s a better way? Listen as Pastor Leah Hammett takes us through the final week of All Up In Your Business!
How do we deal with conflicts with people when they arise? What about conflicts with God? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero unpacks James 4 and shares how we can resolve these conflicts and experience restoration in relationships!
Words have power. Because of this, we need to be careful with what we say.
Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through the book of James and what it teaches about the power of the tongue in James chapter 3.
This message is Week 4 of our sermon series, “All Up In Your Business."
What does authentic faith in God look like? Listen as Pastors Andrew Strand and Mike Cantrell discuss James 2 and how we can apply it to our lives!
In life, God calls us to a destination. Along the way, we often find ourselves in valleys of frustration. Listen as Pastor Donnell Jones shares God's purpose for us in the valleys and how we can discover Jesus in the journey.
How can we be more than just hearers of the Word and instead be doers? What does the Bible say about being slow to speak and slow to anger? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand answers these questions in week two of All Up in Your Business!
We deal with people being in our business every day, Facebook comments and opinions about our lives. Maybe God has something to say about these things. Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through the book of James in our new sermon series, All Up in Your Business!
What makes us different from demons? Listen as guest speaker Pastor Mike Trimmer delivers a powerful message and walks us through what the Bible says about how we can be different from demons!
How do we find peace with others? Do you bring peace to those around you, or do you bring chaos, problems, and drama? Listen as Pastor Mike Cantell continues our Missing Peace series by exploring how we can find peace with others biblically.
We all go through seasons of anxiety and a lack of peace. How do we move away from anxiety and find peace within ourselves? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about finding peace within.
In our culture, many people are missing peace. How do we find peace within ourselves, with God, with others, and even with our future? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through week one of our new series, The Missing Peace, and what the Bible says about having peace with God.
To start the year off, it’s good to go back to the basics. If we want to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul, we must first understand what Christ has done for us. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through practical ways to grow with God by returning to the basics!
What do we when we feel comfortable, but stuck because of fear? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how we can turn away from relying on fake peace and begin receiving true peace in the Lord that frees us to send us!
In the midst of our sin, God demonstrated His love for us. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through the story of the cross and how Jesus demonstrated His love for us in week two of our Crown Him Christmas series!
How do we know God is always with us? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through our new Christmas series, Crown Him, and shares what the Bible says about the story of Jesus and how we can receive God in our challenges and pain!
What Truth Is the Word Reflecting to You? What is Scripture revealing about your heart? Listen as Pastor Jennifer Beyer walks us through the story of Jacob!
How do we keep routine maintenance in our Word and our relationship with God? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about keeping routine maintenance in our lives!
How do we love people in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand concludes our sermon series My City. My Church. with a powerful message on what the Bible says about loving people!
God sends us, just like he sent the son. Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand takes us through what the Bible says about how we send people in a way that is authentic, intentional, and spirit led!
What does it mean to be a generous people? How can we give in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens answers these questions in week 3 of our sermon series, My City, My Church!
How can we make disciples in a way that is authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Who are you discipling and helping grow in their faith and understanding of God’s Word? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand answers these questions and takes us through week two of our new series, My City,My Church!
How can we reach people with the Gospel? How do we do it in a way that’s authentic, intentional, and Spirit-led? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens kicks off our new series, My City, My Church!
Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about receiving Jesus’ grace and avoiding the distractions of the world.
Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand dives into the Book of Esther and reminds us that Jesus is always at work, even when we can’t see it. Behind the scenes, God is moving in powerful ways. Stay faithful, trust His timing, and remember that His plan is always unfolding!
How can we stay rooted in solitude and prayer? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand concludes this series by sharing practical ways to remain grounded in prayer and solitude, and discover what the Bible teaches about living this out.
How can we stay rooted in our community and spiritual friendships? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens talks about the importance of these relationships, and how they can be healing!
What does it mean to be rooted in rest? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens explores what the Bible says about how Jesus offers us rest!
Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand talks about being rooted in Christ and His Word as he kicks off our new sermon series, Deep Roots!
What does the Bible say about Confession? Listen how Pastor Daniel Stephens shares and explains the Guidelines for Confession!
What should we do when the God of the universe gives us an invitation? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares what God is inviting us to and how we should respond to the God of invitation!
What does the Bible say about leadership transitions in a church? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from 2 Timothy and Acts about healthy leadership transitions and how God can heal hurts.
What does it mean to be truly happy as a follower of Jesus? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how Psalm 1 lays out God's wisdom for true happiness and being blessed!
How can we be sure of our salvation in Christ? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens explains how the sealing work of the Holy Spirit gives us confidence and assurance in Jesus and His gospel!
How does the Holy Spirit give us power? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit empowers God's people and how we can participate in His purposes!
What is the church supposed to be like, and how should it work in its spiritual gifts? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how the Holy Spirit gives us gifts and how we can operate in those gifts in the strength of the Holy Spirit!
How do we overcome the power of our sinful nature? Listen as Pastor Leah Hammett shares how the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit helps us overcome the flesh and be transformed into the image of Christ!
How do we succeed in the Christian life? Listen as Pastor David Hermes from our Every Nation church in Denver, Colorado, shares how we are created to thrive by depending on the Holy Spirit!
Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit brings people from death to life as they believe in the gospel of Jesus!
What does the Holy Spirit want to do in your life? Listen as Pastor Jim Laffoon from our global family of churches, Every Nation, shares about the work of the Holy Spirit from Matthew 3!
What is our new identity as followers of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Holy Spirit applies our adoption in Christ and helps us walk in the freedom of our new identity!
Why did the Holy Spirit come on Pentecost? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, as described in Acts 2, fulfilled the biblical hope of God's presence and power dwelling in His people!
How do we preemptively keep ourselves from sin as we follow Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares biblical and practical ways to fill our hearts up with God's Word every day!
How do we stop focusing on all of our problems and start focusing on our purpose in life? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how Jesus embraced our death so we could embrace His life in Numbers 21:4-9!
How does the Jesus way reorient our way of life? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares what the Bible says about reorienting our lives around Jesus!
What if the way we preserve our power, position, and possessions does not align with Jesus's way? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus's way of sacrifice can transform how we live our lives!
How does the way of Jesus deal with our biggest problem: sin? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the cross of Christ deals with the penalty, power, and pattern of sin in our lives!
What if the ways of earthly ambition and power don't align with the way of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how we can forsake those ways and embrace Jesus' way of humility and selflessness!
What if there really is only one way to God the Father? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus is the way and how he has a way to peace and hope in this life!
Why does Paul end this incredible letter with a chapter full of greetings? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares the importance and power of relationships in the church community!
How can Christians stand united despite different opinions? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero shares how Jesus unites us despite our different opinions on secondary issues and reconciles our relationships with other believers!
What does it look like for Christians to submit to authority? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can submit to authority wisely as we put on Jesus!
What should the Christian life look like? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can love people well as Christians and how to receive God's love!
How do Christians change and grow? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the how and the why that make real transformation possible for followers of Jesus!
How do we live in step with the Holy Spirit? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how the Old Testament story of the cloud and Tabernacle shows us a way to live Spirit-led lives today!
What if kids need parents to be parents more than friends? Listen as Ps. Russ Austin, founding pastor of Mid-Cities, shares how parents can raise their kids to know the Lord and train them to walk in God's wisdom!
What if God doesn't want us to see sex as a guilt-ridden burden? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares what the Bible says about God's design and intention for sex in marriage!
What does the Bible mean when it tells wives to respect their husbands? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how trust is earned, respect is actually given, and how that can transform a Christ-centered marriage!
Why can marriage seem like a mystery? Listen as Pastor Kevin York, Vice President of Every Nation (our global family of churches), shares the biblical importance of marriage for the fabric of society and in his own life!
We have all missed the target on loving people, but what if we were aiming at the wrong target? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says is the target for how husbands should love their wives!
What if unresolved issues, even small ones, have the potential to bring discord and ruin into a marriage? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about how to deal with issues in marriage before they explode.
What if marriage is actually not a contract? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares how the Bible views marriage as a covenant and how that can help your marriage thrive!
We all miss things in life, but what if we have missed important things about marriage? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares why marriage should be important to both people who are married + single and how changing our view on weddings can transform our lives!
What if spiritually snacking keeps us from receiving from God? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we will seek God at the table He is preparing in our global Week of Prayer + Fasting!
We hear words like "salvation" and "Messiah," but what do those words mean? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus is our present and future salvation!
It can be hard to trust someone when they make a promise to us, but what about when God makes a promise? Listen as Pastor Leah Hammett shares the power of trusting God's promises and presence in the Christmas story!
What should our spiritual posture be in this Christmas season? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can prepare our hearts and minds for the arrival of Christ!
What does it mean to be an evangelistic church? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about sharing the good news of Jesus and hear a powerful testimony of how investing and inviting can change someone's life!
What does it mean to be an apostolic church? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about being apostolic and tells stories of how we have been apostolic over the years.
What does it mean to be a prophetic church? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can be a church that listens to God well and speaks the truth in love!
Why is it important to be a pastoral church? What does it look like for a community to actively shepherd and support one another? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens calls us to create an environment that reflects the love and grace of Jesus Christ in our community.
Why should we share the good news of Jesus with others? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how people come to faith in Jesus and how to overcome common objections to sharing faith in Jesus with others!
Why should we pray for people who don't believe in Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares Paul's burden + hope for the lost and how we can carry that same burden + hope in prayer!
How should believers respond when they face life's difficult circumstances? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how God's love transforms our responses to trials and difficulties!
What do we do when we experience pain and suffering in this life? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand breaks down Romans 8:18-30 and the way to purpose in our pain and strategy in our suffering!
What does it look like to participate in the breakthrough God has for us? Watch as Dr. Chris Johnson from our Every Nation church in Harrisonburg, Virginia, shares the process and power of obeying God through the story of Naaman in 2 Kings 5!
What is the difference between life in the Spirit and life in the flesh? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Paul explains the power of life in the Holy Spirit!
We don't do what we want to do. We do what we don't want to do. The struggle is real! Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Paul shines a light on our struggles in Romans 7.
The Mayflower Church was experiencing persecution and needed a miracle from God. Watch Pastor Bob Fu interview the pastor of the Mayflower Church as we hear their incredible story of how God moved to rescue them from persecution! Pastor Chris Davis also shares how we should view persecution biblically and how to respond in faith.
How can the church love the next generation? Watch as Ps. Tim Johnson shares about spiritual fatherhood and how we can bless the next generation!
Why does God give us gifts? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shows us how God intends His people to use their spiritual gifts within a faithful community for His glory!
How do we face the giants and battles that lay before us? Listen as Pastor Mike Cantrell shows how we can walk like David into the battles God has called us to fight!
How should we respond when God calls us to step up? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can truly walk in God's courage in whatever He calls us to do!
How do we walk in the joy of the Lord in any situation? Listen as Pastor Billy Lile from our Every Nation church in Aiea, Hawaii, shares why and how we can rejoice in God!
How do we obey God in such a way that we actually get to know Him better every day? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens reveals the motivation that drives the ascending spiral of the spiritual life!
What if our environment is affecting our fruitfulness? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares how we can change our environment and help others change theirs, too!
We all know Jesus preached, but what was His message? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the paradigm-shifting potential of what Jesus preached!
What if your words actually tell you the condition of your inner being? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down what Jesus says about our words and how they can act like a thermometer for our hearts!
God doesn't just call us to follow Jesus but also to fish for people! Listen as Pastor Mike Cantrell shares how we can flip the switch to actively making disciples and impacting others!
What is the one thing we should focus on in every season of life? Listen as Kayla Stephens shares insights on how to seek after God from Luke 10:38-42!
What if eliminating hurry from our lives is one of the most critical issues facing followers of Jesus today? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us discover how Jesus lived an un-hurried life and how we can follow in His footsteps!
What's the greatest sermon you've ever heard? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares his top two favorite sermons he has ever heard and the impact they can still have today!
What do we do when God takes us to unexpected places on His mission? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from Acts 17 on how using a message and a method can help us impact others for Jesus!
What do you do when God gives you a plot twist? Listen as Pastor Obed Borrero breaks down the plot twists of Paul's sermon at Antioch and their potential to transform our world!
What is the gospel that Peter preached to the nations? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from one of Scripture's greatest sermons in Acts 10!
After the Holy Spirit descended on the followers of Jesus after His ascension, they went on to preach some of the greatest sermons ever! Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down and helps us apply the truths in Peter's sermon at Pentecost in Acts 2!
How does God's grace transform how we live our lives? Watch as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares from Romans 6 on how grace impacts different areas of our lives.
Many of us don't realize what we have in Jesus. Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from Romans 5 on the amazing realities and riches we have in Jesus by faith!
What does it mean to be justified by faith? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down one of the most important truths in Christianity and how it can transform our lives!
What if the gospel is not about how we get ourselves to God? Watch as Church Planting Resident Aaron Moroles shows us the heart of the gospel in Romans 3 and how to apply it to our lives!
Why is God so patient and kind toward us? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand helps us dive into Romans 2 and how we can go from judging others to experiencing peace with others.
Who is the gospel of Jesus for? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down Romans 1 and shares about the wrath of God + the gospel of Jesus.
How do we gauge the genuineness of our faith? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about how we should engage with one another in community!
What do we need in order to live holy and set apart? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down how the Holy Scriptures and the Holy Spirit are essential to experiencing what God wants to do in us and through us!
How does God restore us to a place of holiness and being set apart? Watch as Pastor Andrew shows us how Jesus's ultimate sacrifice can redeem, restore, and transform us!
How should we see our sin and God's grace biblically? Watch as Pastor Andrew Strand shares God's perspective and how holiness is revealed in Leviticus 16.
God created us to be set apart for Himself and for His purposes, so what went wrong? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we lost holiness and what is the only we can be restored to God and our purpose.
Why is holiness one of the main attributes of God mentioned in the Bible? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens gives us a biblical overview of holiness and why God wants to set us apart this year as a church family.
Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand helps us get ready for everything God has for us in 2024 by encouraging us to lay aside every sin and hindrance that could keep us from God's purpose + mission!
How does Christmas fit into the story of the Bible? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us better grasp the Christmas story and how it should impact our lives today!
At Christmas, we talk about peace on earth, but what does that really mean? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the biblical meaning of Christmas and how we can have true peace with God.
What if following Jesus isn't safe? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us dive into the Scriptures and discover how we can follow Jesus bravely + boldly in His kingdom!
What if God accomplishes uncommon things through everyday people like us? Watch as Aaron Moroles, Church Planting Resident at Mid-Cities, shares how God wants to work through us to do great things for His kingdom!
Are we living out of our identities as sons of God or as slaves of sin? Listen as Pastor Kyle Johnson shows us the difference in Luke 15 and how to live as sons of the King.
If Jesus is our High Priest, then what is the Temple now in our day? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from the Scriptures during our Exiles Offering Commitment Sunday!
If you missed Commitment Sunday, you can fill out our Exiles Offering Digital Commitment Card at midcities.org to make a Spirit-led commitment.
Are we pursuing God's vision for our lives or our own vision? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how God works and provides when we are seeking His vision.
What broken part of this world is God calling you to help bring redemption and restoration? Watch as Pastor Andrew reads from the Book of Nehemiah and shows us how to be faithful to living in God's purpose + project for our lives!
What does it look like to take a faithful stand for Jesus amid our modern-day Babylons? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares helpful observations from the story of the fiery furnace in the Book of Daniel.
How do we influence our cities without being influenced by them? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can seek the good of the city in our exile as followers of Jesus.
What does the Bible mean when it says followers of Jesus are like "exiles" in a foreign land? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us discover how we can use the biblical idea of exile as a lens to make sense of our lives + the world around us.
What's the difference between the world's definition of intimacy and God's definition? Listen as Elder Brandon and Emmy Sheppard share how married couples can biblically cultivate spiritual, emotional, and sexual intimacy.
What kind of people does God want us to be? Watch as Pastor Brock Lillis from our Every Nation church in Murfreesboro, TN, shares how we can be empowered to go on God's grand mission for our lives!
What do men and women need in marriage? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares powerful tools couples can use to cultivate a thriving marriage!
If we don't take care of things, they will slowly erode and entropy over time. Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about how to avoid ruin and make sure love doesn't fade in your marriage!
What does the Bible say about marriage? Is marriage more of an art or a science? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares a theology for marriage and God's creative intent for marriage!
How do we keep the fear of what's happening in the world from stopping us from living by faith? Listen as Pastor Jim Laffoon shares from Psalm 37 on how we can stop fretting and live as lights in the world!
Paul's most expansive theological letter unexpectedly ends with a long list of relationships. What does that mean for us today? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down the importance of spiritual family and following Jesus together!
What is our mission as followers of Jesus in our schools? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the differences in how religion, the world, and Jesus handle sin + how we can carry hope to others!
How do we process grief as followers of Jesus? Listen as Danny Carrigan shares from his story of experiencing loss and walking with God through it.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? Watch as Krystal Smith shares how God reached her and taught her to follow Him!
How does God help marriages thrive? Listen as Kenny + Joyce Copeland share how God restored them and helped them make their remarriage work!
How do we see God's faithfulness in our lives? Listen as Ric Warnick, a Mid-Cities Elder, shares how God has been faithful in his life and how God's faithfulness empowers us to for faithful + purposeful lives!
What do we do with our brokenness, pains, and wounds? Listen as Cindy Adair shares how God has healed and restored her in an interview with Pastor Daniel Stephens!
What is one thing we need more than anything else? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares out of Psalm 1 and one of the most important things we can do as followers of Jesus!
What does it mean to spend time with God? Listen as Pastor Donnell Jones from Grace Covenant Brookland (one of our Every Nation churches in Washington DC) shares how the Psalms can help us have meaningful face-time with God!
How do we worship God in any circumstance? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shows us how we can bless the Lord in Psalm 103!
What is a biblical mindset toward parenting? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what it looks like to trust God to build your family!
What are the Psalms, and why should we read them? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens orients us to the Psalms and dives into how they mentor us in praying + communing with God!
What if following Jesus means getting out of our comfort zones? How do we follow Jesus in every area of our lives? Listen as Leah Hammett, our Women's Minister, helps us dive into Matthew 9 and discover what it looks like to answer God's call for our lives!
Do you have enemies? What if you do, but you don't realize it yet? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how Jesus defines "enemies" and how we can love them as God loves them!
What are the thieves that try to steal the abundant life Jesus has for us? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how we can experience abundant life in Jesus!
Why have Christians practiced sharing the Lord's Supper for two thousand years? Listen as Pastor Andrew shares the power that participating in communion can have in our lives!
Jesus calls us to go make disciples, teach them, and baptize them! But what does it mean to baptize? Listen as Pastor Oscar Martinez shares what water baptism means biblically and his own testimony!
What if anxiety and worry aren't supposed to be part of life in God's kingdom? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how making the kingdom of God our priority in life helps us overcome worry!
What do you believe about Jesus? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares how what you believe about Jesus has the potential to transform your life!
What does the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem mean? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares why we should let Jesus be the King of our lives!
What story does the Bible tell? How does it lead us to Jesus? Can the story of God impact and transform our lives? Listen as Pastor Seth Trimmer from our Every Nation church in Corvallis, Oregon, shares a deep dive into the story of God in Scripture and how we can read the Bible with more clarity + confidence!
We share our names and stories to get to know each other. God is the same way! But what is the story of the Bible, and what does it have to do with Jesus? Listen as Pastor Seth Trimmer from our Every Nation church in Corvallis, Oregon, shares the compelling beauty of the story of God and believing in Jesus!
What does the Bible say about immorality? How can we follow Jesus in the area of sexual purity? Listen as Pastor Chris Kelly shares steps we can take to overcome and experience God's design for us!
What is idolatry in our modern day? Why does God hate idolatry? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says and how we can deal with idolatry in our lives!
How does lying affect us and others? Listen as 191 Español Campus Pastor Olaf Luna shows us why God hates lying and how we can walk in the truth!
Is God just? Why does God hate injustice? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about how God feels toward injustice and how we should think about it as Christians.
Does God hate evil? What does the Bible say about what God hates? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens kicks off our new series and gives us a foundation on how to hate what God hates.
How do we live without the restraint of our past decisions + failures? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares what the Bible says about how Jesus redeems + restores us.
What is the greatest miracle possible? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares Matthew 9 and the power of forgiveness!
How did God grow the early church? Listen as Pastor Mike Cantrell, our new Pastor of Church Planting + Groups, shares how God miraculously multiplies His church!
How does God provide for us? Watch as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares why and how God provides for us from John 6!
How do we be part of God's mighty works in the world today? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares from Matthew 9 on the importance of knowing + the sharing the Gospel and our testimony.
Why is it important to believe God when we ask for a miracle? Listen as Pastor Daniel helps us see the difference between believing in a word and believing in Jesus!
Mary and Joseph were told different things by the angels concerning the birth of Jesus, but they are connected in a powerful way! Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares the power of the good news of Christmas!
What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus is the "light" of the world? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shows us three things that "light" does in the Bible!
Is "fire" a good thing in the Bible? What does the Bible mean when it talks about fire? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us unpack the Bible and explain why the best thing for us is walking into God's fire!
What does it mean that God is in charge? What does the Bible mean when it says God is a potter? Listen as Pastor Daniel shares how seeing ourselves as clay in the Potter's hands can change our lives!
How is God like the wind? What does the Bible say about the Holy Spirit? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand unpacks what the Bible says about the metaphor of "wind".
We all have different experiences with our earthly fathers. But how should we relate with our Heavenly Father? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down what the Bible means when it uses the metaphor of "Father" about God and how it can transform our lives!
What does it mean when the Bible says Jesus is the "Lamb of God"? How does Jesus' sacrifice make a difference in our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us discover how the Bible uses the metaphor of "lamb" for God!
Why does the Bible talk about God as a lion? What does it mean to fear God? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand helps us understand + experience the biblical metaphor of God as a lion!
How do we experience God's will for our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares how we can walk in God's plan for our lives from the Parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15!
How do we experience 40 more years of God's faithfulness at Mid-Cities? Listen as Pastor Steve Murrell, President of Every Nation (our global family of churches), shows us how the key is to pursue and allow Christ to be formed in us!
How does a church become a spiritual family? What does it mean to be part of a spiritual family? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares what the Bible says about being in a spiritual family and why Mid-Cities is his spiritual family!
How do we deal with loneliness? What does it mean to worship God together? Listen as Pastor Daniel shares why we should worship together from Exodus and what the Bible says about worship!
Jesus' first miracle happened at a wedding celebration! Even in the Old Testament, God organizes His people's lives around festivals. How should Christians party together? Listen as Pastor Daniel helps us dive into what the Bible says about parties and how God uses them to impact our lives!
What are the attitudes that make strong men weak and weak men strong? Listen as Pastor Shaddy from our Every Nation church in Orlando, FL, shows us these attitudes in the lives of Samson and David in the Bible.
How do we have faith to engage in God's great purposes for our lives? What does it look like to reach people with the good news of Jesus? Listen as Pastor Shaddy from our Every Nation church in Orlando, FL, shares keys to trusting God and engaging others from Matthew 4.
It's hard to love others consistently. What if love is something we learn? How do we learn to love as God loves us? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand shares the key to learning how to love others from 1 Corinthians 13!
Life is not a solo sport! We were actually created for family and community. But how do we experience life-giving, spiritual family? Listen as Pastor Daniel shares what the Bible says about family and the key to empowering relationships!
How do we end up in dark places in life? How should we deal with being in a dark place? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens shares some keys from Acts 16!
We all have needs that only Jesus can fill. But how do we move from Jesus as our greatest need to Jesus as our greatest desire? Listen as guest speaker Pastor Donnell Jones from our Every Nation church in Washington DC preaches on the story of the woman at the well in the gospel of John!
Why did Jesus come to save us? What are we being saved from? Watch as Pastor Daniel helps us understand why + how Jesus is reconciling all things!
Why does the church need Jesus? What does it mean that Jesus is "the head"? Listen as Pastor Daniel shows us why Christ should be supreme in the church and in our lives in Colossians 1:18!
What does it mean that Jesus is the firstborn of all creation and the Creator of all things? Why should Jesus be in the preeminent place in our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens helps us dive deep into Colossians 1:15-17!
Who is Jesus? If the statements in Colossians 1:15-20 about Jesus are true, what do they mean for us today? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down the first two statements about Jesus in the passage of Scripture and what happens when we keep Jesus in the right place!
Could God really transform your life and save you? Listen as Dareion Gooden shares his testimony and how God saved him + put him on a path to life!
What do we do when God wants us to step out of our comfort zones? Listen as Jae + Lana Lewis share their journey of stepping out of their comfort zone in their family and how God can impact your life too!
What do we do when we struggle to believe that God is good? How does God shepherd us? Listen as Brandon Sheppard, a Mid-Cities Elder, shares how God has been good to him and how we can embrace God's goodness in our lives.
How is God moving in the next generation? Watch as Mid-Cities Youth students share what God did in their lives at Every Nation Youth Camp!
Does God still heal today? How should we seek God for healing for ourselves or someone else? Watch as Amy Cravey shares her experience seeking God for healing and how it can help you too!
What do we do with our struggles in marriage? Can God truly restore brokenness? Watch as Nate and Beth Saxton share their story of how God moved in their marriage and how He can bring restoration to your life too!
We all want to experience God's peace, but what if our actions keep us from it? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down the impact our mouths, spirits, and mind have on our relationship with God!
Why do we worship God in church? How does creation reveal reasons to worship God? Listen as Pastor Chris Davis shares what the Bible says about worship and the reasons why we should worship God!
How should we process the recent Supreme Court Decision as followers of Jesus? What does the Bible say about how we should respond? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens and Pastor Chris Davis talk through how we should respond biblically and in love.
The culture has many definitions of masculinity, but which explanation is true? What if biblical masculinity is the answer to many of our questions? Listen as Pastor Daniel Stephens breaks down what the Bible says about masculinity and what should be the target for all men!
When we live into the future, we worry about what may come. How do we live in the present and access God's resources here and now? Listen as Pastor Daniel shares how receiving our daily bread from God empowers us to overcome anxiety and live more fully in the present.
What does resurrection mean? What is going to happen at the final judgment? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down what the Bible says about what will happen at the end!
We want people to experience Jesus and a purposeful + joyful life with Him, but that usually means we have to talk to people about Jesus! That can be a scary thought for most of us! How do we overcome our fear of sharing the gospel and help others follow Jesus? Listen as Pastor Mickey Eckles from Trinity Church in Lubbock, TX, shares what the Bible says about evangelism and ways we can find the inspiration to go and share the good news!
God wants to pour out His Spirit in a remarkable in our cities! But why should we want God to move? How do we pray for an awakening in West Texas? Listen as Dr. Stephen Mansfield, New York Times Bestselling Author and Pastor, shows us what the Bible says about seeing people as God sees them and reaching them with the good news of Jesus!
What should prosperity look like biblically? What does the Bible say about generosity and giving? Listen as Pastor Andrew Strand breaks down the difference that being generous can make in our lives!
Who or what we worship determines the way our lives go! Why is God alone worthy of our worship and attention? What does the Bible say about prayer and worship? Listen as Leah Hammett, Women's Ministry Director, shows us three key things from the Scriptures about how worship can help us thrive in life.
How do we experience a life-giving community? What does it look like to be a part of a spiritual family? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez breaks down how to thrive in a spiritual family at any stage of life!
The resurrection of Jesus changed the course of human history forever, but what if it can have the same impact on you? Imagine what kind of difference the resurrection can make in your life! Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down the three areas of our lives that the resurrection of Jesus can transform!
What does it look like to follow Jesus in today's age? How does the cross factor into our journey? Listen as Pastor Ernie breaks down biblical discipleship and leadership and how to experience God's call and promises!
Our appetites have the potential to make or break our lives. Are we hungry for the things of God or the things of the world? How should we engage God's word? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down why daily engaging with the Bible is one of the essential habits for a thriving life!
Who is the Holy Spirit? How do spiritual gifts work? Listen as Pastor Mario from our Every Nation church in Orlando, Florida, encourages us and helps us dive into Chapter 4: The Holy Spirit + Spiritual Gifts in The Purple Book!
Who is the Holy Spirit? Are spiritual gifts still active and available for believers today? Listen as Pastor Daniel dives into what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit and how we can engage with Him!
How do we turn from our old lifestyle and embrace the life God has for us? What does the Bible say about baptism? Listen as Pastor Ernesto from our Every Nation church in North Carolina shares from Chapter 3: Repentance + Baptism in The Purple Book!
What does it mean to "repent" and follow Jesus? What does the Bible say about baptism, and how can we practice it? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down what the Bible says about how to repent and why we should be baptized!
If Jesus is your Savior, then is He also your Lord and Master? Listen as Pastor Laud from our Every Nation church in Ghana shares the devotional from this week's chapter in The Purple Book!
We all love to get what we want! But what if what we want isn't what is best for us? The good news is that God knows what's best for us and wants to help us experience His best! Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down what it means for Jesus to be Lord and King of our lives!
Listen as Pastor Ryan Caley, an Every Nation missionary and church planter in Paris, France, helps us dive deeper into this week's chapter, "Sin + Salvation," in The Purple Book! Get the most of our Foundations series by joining a group at midcities.org/connect!
What is the underlying problem that our world and societies face? How do we overcome brokenness, shame, and discontent? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down what the Bible says about sin and how Jesus is the solution to sin and our source of hope!
Not being authentic can cost us way more than being authentic and open with others. How do we walk in authenticity and embrace more of God's purposes and goodness for our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel Hernandez shares what the Bible says about authenticity and how this works as a cultural value at Mid-Cities!
What if God wants to do miracles in our midst over the next 12-18 months in our cities? God wants to heal, deliver, set people free, and much more! But how do we partner with God in this fresh work? Listen as Pastor Reggie Roberson from King's Park International Church in North Carolina helps us dive into the book of Acts and discover how to live in partnership with the Holy Spirit.
Leadership can make or break a community or organization. What is leadership? How is God calling you to lead? Listen as Pastor Daniel talks about the Bible says about leadership in Matthew 9:35-38 + Romans 12:6-8 and how leadership operates uniquely at Mid-Cities Church!
How will we see God do even more miracles in our cities in us and through us? Listen as Pastor Ron Lewis from our Every Nation churches in NYC and North Carolina shares stories and lessons from what God did in post-9/11 New York City and what the Bible says about how God does miracles through His people.
Marriage is complex and challenging, but it is possible to have a healthy + thriving marriage through difficult circumstances! Listen as Pastor Daniel and Kayla break down six little miracles that give you practical wisdom and dive into what the Bible says about succeeding in marriage.
The next generation is inundated with the noise and temptations of culture. At Mid-Cities, we care about reaching the campus and the next generation with the Gospel! Watch as Pastor Ernie shares some miracles that God has done on the campus and what the Bible says about our calling to change the campus and change the world.
Does God still heal people today? What role do we play in the miracles God does in our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down what the Bible says about miracles and healing!
Does God still do miracles? If he does, should we expect miracles to happen in our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel shares the miraculous story of the Centurion's faith and how to fix our eyes on Jesus!
We usually try to avoid the wilderness. But what if God wants to use the wilderness to do something wonderful in our lives? Listen as Pastor Daniel helps us prepare for our week of prayer + fasting on January 10-14 by diving into Luke 4:1-13.
God did amazing things in 2021! Listen as Pastor Daniel helps us dive into Deuteronomy 8 and look back to what God did and allow His faithfulness to motivate us to be faithful in 2022.
We are all familiar with the Christmas story, but what really happened 2000 years ago in Bethlehem? What does the birth of Jesus mean for us today? Listen as Pastor Daniel dives into what the Bible says about Christmas and how to make the most of it this year.
Christmas is about the light of the world coming to shine in the darkness. But how do we navigate difficult situations during the holidays? Listen as Pastor Daniel shows us how God wants to meet you in your circumstances and do something extraordinary.
We have victory in Jesus! But how do we experience that victory in our daily lives? Listen as Pastor Ernie Kruger shares the three marks of a person who wins in Christ from 1 John Chapter 5!
Are we operating out of fear or out of love? We can't love people if we live in fear, but how do we overcome fear? Listen as Pastor Daniel shows us how we can update to God's operating system of love and make a difference in people's lives.
Is there a difference between committing a sin and making a practice of sin? How do we overcome sin and walk out a life of righteousness in Christ? Listen as Pastor Andrew shows us what 1 John 3 has to say and how to love with our actions.
With so many identities to choose from, which one will help us live in the light? What does it mean to be the church? Listen as Pastor Daniel teaches us what the Bible says in 1 John about our primary identity as children in the family of God and what it looks like to live in that identity.
Why does God feel so distant sometimes? Why is it so hard to figure out life's problems on our own? Watch as Pastor Andrew dives into Chapter 1 of 1 John and shows us why living in the light of knowing God and being known by God and others in the community is the best way to live!
How does a powerful moment with God turn into a meaningful mission? What happens when we embark on a mission + adventure with God as a way of life? Listen as Pastor Chris Davis breaks down what living a meaningful mission looks like through the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10 and shares stories from Mid-Cities Serves 2021!
How do we decide who is a "person"? Where does the value of life come from? Listen as Pastor Daniel breaks down guiding truths on what the Bible says about life and what our church will be doing in the future to serve the vulnerable.
Questions around gender and sexuality permeate our culture. With so many different experiences and ideas, how do we navigate the issue in love? What does the Bible say about gender and sexuality? Listen as Pastor Daniel takes us through our grid of creation, fall, redemption and breaks down the power of biblical confession.
How do you know if you are being deceived? Listen as Pastor James Lowe from Bethel World Outreach Church in Nashville shares how to detect lies and discover the truth in Galatians 5 and 6.
There are so many different ideas and opinions about sex and marriage in culture. It can all get confusing. What if the Bible was very clear about what sex is and its place in our lives? Watch as Pastor Daniel breaks down what the Bible says about why God created sex, its place in marriage, and the valuable gift of being single!
Most of us avoid thinking or talking about death. We either ignore death or fear it. But we all have to deal with death eventually. What does the Bible say about how we should handle death? Watch as Pastor Daniel shows us how to process death well through our "Theology For Life" grid!
There are lots of problems and issues in today's world. But is that the way things should be? Watch as Pastor Daniel shows us how the fall of man in Genesis 3 impacts how we should live our lives today!
What do we do with all the opinions in culture and social media about life's issues? Whose opinion matters the most? Watch as Pastor Daniel gives us a grid to see life's problems and questions how God sees them.
We all want to belong to something bigger than us! But becoming a part of something can be hard. Watch as three of our Mid-Cities Youth help us discover what the Bible says about belonging and helping others belong.
Serving is what we do in the kingdom of God, but how should we serve people? What does it look like to serve like Jesus in your context? Watch as Pastor Andrew helps us see the character of Jesus and how we can embody it as we serve.
We can get so caught up in serving that we forget who we are serving! If we miss out on "who" we should serve, then we may miss out on opportunities to advance God's kingdom. Watch as Pastor Daniel shares "who" we are called to serve and how Jesus served different groups of people in love.
The key to making a difference in the world is to be devoted to the right things! But what are those things? Pastor Kevin York, Executive Director of Every Nation Churches, showed us what we need to be devoted to and how devotion is key to JUMPING into what God has for us!
We all want to be great, but how? In God's kingdom, the key is we have been set free to serve others, not to walk in the way of the world! Watch as Pastor Daniel unpacks Matthew 20:20-28 and dives into why we serve + the difference between volunteers and servants.
Some might describe our culture as the promised land or Egypt, but what if our cultural moment is really more like Babylon? Discover the ways culture tries to re-educate us and our children, how to grow spiritually in "exile", and pray for this next school year.
How do we fully walk in God's calling for our lives? One key is to faithfully steward what He has given us! Watch as Pastor Ernie Kruger shares 4 insights from Luke 12 on how to make the most of our money.
God did not design us to live anxious lives. The truth is that worry is a robber that can rob us of God's good gifts. Listen to dive into Luke 12 and discover how to defeat worry and anxiety about money and finances.
We live in a culture that is comfortable living in discontentment. But what if discontentment is keeping us from living a generous and fulfilling life? Pastor Andrew helped us discover how generosity, gratitude, and contentment in Jesus are vital to walking fully in God's purposes for our lives.
We all grow up with different views on money, but what do we do when those views don't help us make the most of our money? Pastor Andrew shows us in Luke 12 how a healthy fear of God is the right "lens" to see our money through.
Sermon on 2.26.17 Senior Pastor Daniel Stephens and Women's Director Kayla Stephens - midcities.org
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1 Timothy is a letter that was written by the Apostle Paul to Timothy in approximately A.D. 64 for the purpose of encouraging and instructing a young leader through difficult situations in the Ephesian church. Paul had been out of prison for several years, and visited many of the churches in Asia and Macedonia that he helped start. When he and Timothy returned to Ephesus, they found widespread false teaching in the church. Paul warned the Ephesian elders to be on guard against the false teachers who would inevitably come after he left. Paul sent Timothy to Ephesus to lead the church while he moved on to Macedonia. A few of the themes in the book of 1 Timothy are teaching sound doctrine, how to lead public worship, church leadership, personal discipleship, and caring for the church.
Prayer is essential for our personal spiritual health and growth. This May, the elders and leaders of Mid-Cities have called our church to enter into a focused season of prayer and fasting. We feel strongly that this is a time for our church to be vigilant and strategic in asking God to move in our families, church, and community.
How You Can Be Part Of The Initiative 1. Take The 3:31 Challenge Pray three times a day all 31 days in May. We are asking that everyone take a few minutes to pause and pray at 7am, Noon, and 7pm. We will be sending prayer points via email weekly. You can also find prayer points on the Mid-Cities Mobile App and our website. Tip: You may want to consider setting an alarm on your phone for those times so you don't forget.
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Commit To Fast Fast one day a week. We are asking everyone to commit to fast every Wednesday during May. This is a call to fast food in some way (i.e. water only, juice only, skip a meal, etc.). Tip: In addition to fasting food, you may want to consider fasting television, social media, etc.
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Attend the Services We will gather corporately twice in May to worship and pray together as a church. These services will be: • Sunday, May 15 at 6pm in the Sanctuary • Wednesday, June 1 at 7pm in the Sanctuary We will also have Adult Classroom 1 open during all three services throughout the month of May for come and go prayer. We will also have leaders available to pray for you if you so desire.
Prayer is essential for our personal spiritual health and growth. This May, the elders and leaders of Mid-Cities have called our church to enter into a focused season of prayer and fasting. We feel strongly that this is a time for our church to be vigilant and strategic in asking God to move in our families, church, and community.
How You Can Be Part Of The Initiative 1. Take The 3:31 Challenge Pray three times a day all 31 days in May. We are asking that everyone take a few minutes to pause and pray at 7am, Noon, and 7pm. We will be sending prayer points via email weekly. You can also find prayer points on the Mid-Cities Mobile App and our website. Tip: You may want to consider setting an alarm on your phone for those times so you don't forget. 2. Commit To Fast Fast one day a week. We are asking everyone to commit to fast every Wednesday during May. This is a call to fast food in some way (i.e. water only, juice only, skip a meal, etc.). Tip: In addition to fasting food, you may want to consider fasting television, social media, etc. 3. Attend the Services We will gather corporately twice in May to worship and pray together as a church. These services will be: • Sunday, May 15 at 6pm in the Sanctuary • Wednesday, June 1 at 7pm in the Sanctuary We will also have Adult Classroom 1 open during all three services throughout the month of May for come and go prayer. We will also have leaders available to pray for you if you so desire.
Pastor Daniel’s emphasis this week is God’s initial design for marriage and the reality that Satan is actively working to destroy our marriages and families. Since the battle is primarily fought in the spiritual realm, we must enter that realm through our relationship with Jesus to successfully win the fight.
Knowing who the enemy is, how he works, and how we overcome him is essential to our marriage and family. Being passive in the fight will insure defeat because Satan will not be passive.
This week we are continuing in our series entitled “The Christ-Centered Home.” Pastor Daniel’s emphasis this week is the reality that you cannot have a Christ-centered marriage without Christ-centered individuals. The very dynamics that produce a thriving marriage flow from a life led by the Spirit rather than a life dictated by the flesh or the natural man.
We can only give what we have and if we have not received grace, sacrificial love, and God’s priorities in our own hearts, then we cannot give those things to our spouse. The first step to a marriage aligned with the Lord’s will is a self-check to see if our own hearts are aligned with his.
This week we are beginning a series entitled “The Christ-Centered Home” It begins with a message about the true nature of freedom and especially our freedom in Christ. American culture has distorted the biblical concept of freedom to mean “living without any restraint or accountability.” As Americans, we often think of freedom as a life in which no one makes demands on us or limits the things we want to do. That view of freedom creates a great deal of tension in families because by definition, family members make demands on one another.
Our responsibilities toward one another in marriage and family create restraints and sometimes we push back against those. As a beginning point, we need to understand the true meaning of biblical freedom and how God’s restraints actually maximize our lives rather than stealing our happiness.
This series takes us into Easter Sunday as we look at three moments from the last week of the life of Jesus. His last Passover, His last teaching, and His last breath. This week we look at one of Jesus’s last teachings. Ironically, at that last supper, a dispute broke out among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. This paves the way for this week’s discussion.
This series takes us into Easter Sunday as we look at three moments from the last week of the life of Jesus. His last Passover, His last teaching, and His last breath. This week we take a deeper look at the Old Testament Passover meal and how it finds fulfillment at the Last Supper.
Why do bad things happen to good people? How do we make sense of tragedy and loss? If God is good, why do we have to deal with such hard times? These are all great questions your group can grapple with this week. Every week at Mid-Cities, we hear reports of sickness, disease, loss, broken marriages, wayward children, and more. The Bible tells us we will have trouble in this world. So how we can navigate those difficult times more effectively?
This weekend, we finish our study of God’s presence by considering his presence in us through the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the presence of God dwelling in us. He gives us strength, revelation, supernatural gifts, and bears his fruit (character) in us.
God is always present through his Spirit but our awareness of his presence is often what limits our sense of God being with us. Some days we will sense or feel his presence. Other days we will simply know he is close by faith.
Our study this week is designed to increase our faith in the presence of God in our lives every day and to help us draw more on that presence.
This week we continue our study of God’s presence through the life of David. David is described as a “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Sam.13:14). He definitely wasn’t perfect but somewhere he captured the heart of God and incorporated much of God’s heart into his own.
Because of his heart, David was the man through whose lineage the Messiah was promised. Grasping the true heart of God comes from spending time in His presence - having personal encounters with Him. Today we want to look at moments in David’s life that may provide insights into how we may personally experience more of God’s presence.
This week we continue our study of God’s presence through the life of Moses. Moses was an unsuspecting character in God’s story. He was born into a Levite family, miraculously spared the death penalty at birth, and raised by the Egyptian Pharaoh’s daughter.
As an adult, Moses was estranged from his Egyptian family after killing a man (Ex 2). God’s presence, in the form of a burning bush, changed the destiny of Moses, a nation, and all of history.
Today we continue our study of God’s presence through the life of Abraham. He had many encounters with God. Pastor Andrew preached from Genesis 12 where God promised to bless Abraham and all his descendants. We will look at another defining moment where Abraham encountered God’s presence in Genesis 22.
"The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."
"The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."
"The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."
"The Fellowship of the Believers
42 And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 And all who believed were together and had all things in common. 45 And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. 46 And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved."
From daily news coverage and television shows to music, the issue of sexual orientation is front and center. What does the Bible say about it? How should Christians handle this sensitive issue? What about the Church? How do I navigate this subject with my kids?
These are some of the questions we will deal with in this new series. Our responsibility and desire is to equip the Church to navigate this issue with the heart of Jesus and the truth of God's Word. For too long the Church has run away from this conversation as opposed to running to it. It's time to have an orientation for believers on ORIENTATION.
From daily news coverage and television shows to music, the issue of sexual orientation is front and center. What does the Bible say about it? How should Christians handle this sensitive issue? What about the Church? How do I navigate this subject with my kids?
These are some of the questions we will deal with in this new series. Our responsibility and desire is to equip the Church to navigate this issue with the heart of Jesus and the truth of God's Word. For too long the Church has run away from this conversation as opposed to running to it. It's time to have an orientation for believers on ORIENTATION.
From daily news coverage and television shows to music, the issue of sexual orientation is front and center. What does the Bible say about it? How should Christians handle this sensitive issue? What about the Church? How do I navigate this subject with my kids?
These are some of the questions we will deal with in this new series. Our responsibility and desire is to equip the Church to navigate this issue with the heart of Jesus and the truth of God's Word. For too long the Church has run away from this conversation as opposed to running to it. It's time to have an orientation for believers on ORIENTATION.
From daily news coverage and television shows to music, the issue of sexual orientation is front and center. What does the Bible say about it? How should Christians handle this sensitive issue? What about the Church? How do I navigate this subject with my kids?
These are some of the questions we will deal with in this new series. Our responsibility and desire is to equip the Church to navigate this issue with the heart of Jesus and the truth of God's Word. For too long the Church has run away from this conversation as opposed to running to it. It's time to have an orientation for believers on ORIENTATION.