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In this powerful conclusion to "The Miracles of Jesus" series, Pastor Ben unpacks the story of four friends who carried a paralyzed man to Jesus, refusing to let a crowded doorway stop them from tearing open a roof to bring him before the Healer.

Through this account in Mark 2:1-12, we discover that God doesn't just want to work miracles for us, He wants to work miracles through us as we bring the people in our lives to Him. Drawing on decades of ministry and deeply personal stories of perseverance, Pastor Ben challenges us to move beyond intentionality into faith-filled action, even when the way forward isn't clear.

Discover what it really means to carry your friends, family, and neighbors into the presence of Jesus—and watch what God does when you refuse to give up on them.

In this powerful message from our series "The Miracles of Jesus," we dive into the famous account of Jesus walking on water and Peter's bold step out of the boat. Even when life feels like an unpredictable storm, discover what it means that God is sovereign: in complete authority and ultimate control. Learn why Jesus doesn't always pray for us to be removed from our trials, but instead works something good in us through them.Whether you're drowning in fear, doubt, or hardship today, this message will challenge you to move from comfort to calling, from presence to pursuit, and to step out in a water-walking kind of faith.

In John 5:1–9, Jesus encounters a man who had been unable to walk for 38 years and asks him a challenging question: “Do you want to get well?”

In this message Pastor Ryan explores how receiving the miracle God wants to do in our lives may require us to embrace change, take responsibility, and obey Jesus in ways we never have before. Through the healing at the Pool of Bethesda, we’re reminded that no matter how long we’ve struggled, Jesus can transform our lives when we stop making excuses, trust the Holy Spirit, and step forward in faith.

God is ready to do something new. But the question is, are you ready to get up, leave behind what He has freed you from, and walk into a new way of life?

Doubt is not the absence of faith—it can be part of the journey of learning to trust Jesus.

Through the story of Thomas in John 20, we discover that when our faith feels weak, God meets us through community, His presence, and the power of the cross. Rather than isolating or waiting until every question is answered, we can borrow the faith of others and choose to believe even when we cannot yet see what God is doing.

Faith is more than a feeling; it is a daily decision to trust that Jesus died, rose again, and is still working miracles today.

Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana reveals that every sign and wonder is ultimately meant to point us to the glory of Christ, not simply the miracle itself.

In this message, we discover how turning water into wine foreshadows the salvation Jesus would accomplish through His death and resurrection, inviting us into a life transformed by His grace. As Banner Church begins 21 days of prayer and fasting, this sermon challenges us to invite Jesus into every area of our lives and trust that He is still working miracles today.

Whether you're believing for healing, breakthrough, renewed joy, or deeper faith, this message reminds us that the best is still ahead because the Miracle Worker is not finished yet.

This message explores the biblical purpose of fasting through Isaiah 58, revealing that true fasting is about far more than giving something up. It's about making room for more of God.Pastor Ryan challenges believers to move beyond temporary satisfaction and pursue a life nourished by the Holy Spirit, highlighting how prayer and fasting can bring freedom, breakthrough, wisdom, healing, and renewed purpose. As Banner Church prepares for 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, this sermon offers practical guidance on how to fast with humility, faith, and a heart fully surrendered to Jesus.Whether you're new to fasting or have practiced it for years, this message will encourage you to say "yes" to God's greater plans and experience the life He desires for you.

In this message from 1 Peter 2:1–10, we explore the biblical theology of the altar and discover how God's people have always encountered Him through lives of worship and surrender.

From the sacrifices of the Old Testament to Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice on the cross, this sermon reveals that believers are now called to offer their entire lives as living sacrifices to Christ. As Banner Church prepares for a season of prayer, fasting, and believing for miracles, this message challenges us to move from consumer Christianity to wholehearted devotion with Jesus at the center.

Be encouraged to lay down whatever is keeping you from God and trust that when we seek Him, He faithfully meets us.

Team Teach Sunday wrapped with a third set of speakers at the 12pm service, teaching on Banner's four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM.

Priscilla spoke on God's presence from Psalm 27, sharing the tragic loss of her brother to gun violence and how God's presence brought her healing rather than hatred. Naima taught on home from John 13, using her own journey of resisting then embracing her stepdad as a picture of making room for others the way Jesus made room for her. Gabriel spoke on freedom from Colossians 1, drawing on a snowboarding rescue story and his exit from the Mormon church to illustrate that freedom comes from being rescued, not self-effort, and Ki'ana closed on building God's kingdom from Matthew 28, sharing her path from addiction to discipleship and challenging the church to see themselves as products of the Great Commission.

Team Teach Sunday continued with four new voices from Banner's serve team unpacking our four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM.

Jose, from the worship team, shared on God's presence from Psalm 27, teaching that it must be our greatest desire and requires active pursuit through worship, prayer, and Scripture. Austin spoke on being a home that looks like heaven from John 13, focusing on what it means to love one another practically through hospitality, honoring words, and unconditional love. Janelle taught on freedom in Christ from Colossians 1, using her move to Hawaii as a picture of being "rescued and transferred" into God's kingdom as sons and daughters, and Hunter closed on building God's kingdom together from Matthew 28, encouraging everyone to make disciples right where they already are.

Team Teach Sunday brought four voices from our serve team to unpack Banner's four core values: PRESENCE, HOME, FREEDOM, and KINGDOM.

Prisca shared on God's presence from Psalm 27, Morgan on being a home like heaven through his own story of redemption, Ava on freedom in Christ using Colossians 1, and Will on building God's kingdom together as true disciples from Matthew 28

Each speaker connected scripture to real, personal testimony. From addiction to belonging to calling. One church, four values, one family growing together.