What do you do when you’ve prayed, believed, and nothing seems to change? In this message from our Pray Like Jesus series, guest pastor Stephen Francis explores why Jesus calls us to keep praying even when the answer hasn’t come. Through Mark 9, we see that prayer isn’t a last resort, but a way of depending on God for the power and faith we don’t have on our own. When circumstances feel impossible, we’re challenged not to settle for “it is what it is,” but to keep praying, keep believing, and trust that God is still at work.

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Why prayer matters

13:09 – Strongholds that only prayer can break

20:54 – “I believe, help my unbelief”

28:55 – Keep praying, keep believing

37:22 – Making prayer part of everyday life

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As we close out our series on the Lord’s Prayer, we look at what Jesus meant by “lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” From everyday irritations to life-altering trials, this message explores how testing can shape us, why prayer was never meant to be practiced alone, and the hope we have knowing that evil does not get the final word.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Prayer and the real work of the church

06:24 — The hope of God’s Kingdom

09:40 — “Lead us not into temptation”

13:20 — Why prayer is meant to be communal

23:47 — Understanding temptation, testing, and trials

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The Lord’s Prayer can become so familiar that we miss just how much is packed into it. In this message, we look at the Kingdom of God as the story running through Scripture—and what it means for us to become part of what God is doing right where we live, work, and show up every day.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Praying the Lord’s Prayer

04:12 — When something powerful becomes too familiar

10:24 — What does “Your kingdom come” actually mean?

19:25 — Jesus and the Kingdom of God

23:36 — Becoming a beachhead for the Kingdom

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What if loving others well starts with learning to see yourself the way God sees you? In “The Command You Missed,” we look at Jesus’ call to love your neighbor as yourself and what healthy self-love actually means. This message explores how receiving God’s love, getting honest about where you are, and releasing shame can change the way you see yourself—and the way you love the people around you.

Timestamps:

00:00 – The Command You Missed

06:40 – Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself

14:10 – Get Honest: Where Are You?

20:00 – Be Here With Him

25:47 – Let Go of the Weight You’re Carrying

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What does it really mean to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread"? In this message,June explores how this simple line from the Lord's Prayer teaches us to trust God one day at a time, even when life feels uncertain. Looking at Israel in the wilderness, the life of Jesus, and our own struggles with security, success, and the future, we're reminded that God isn't just interested in meeting our needs—He's forming us into people who depend on Him.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & why "daily bread" still matters today

07:45 – Israel in the wilderness and God's daily provision

16:40 – What the Exodus teaches us about following Jesus

30:35 – A simple prayer to practice every day

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What does real forgiveness look like,especially when the hurt runs deep? In this message from our Pray Like Jesus series,we explore Jesus' teaching on forgiveness in the Lord's Prayer and discover that forgiveness isn't about excusing what happened or pretending the pain wasn't real.Instead,it's choosing to release others into God's hands because we've first experienced His forgiveness.As we let go of bitterness,we make room for God's healing,protect our hearts from becominghardened,and reflect the grace we've already received through Christ.

Timestamps:00:00 – Why forgiveness is central to the Lord's Prayer12:57 – What happens when we refuse to forgive27:26 – What forgiveness is—and what it isn't34:31 – How praying for your enemies transforms your heart

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What does it really mean to pray, "Give us today our daily bread"? In this message from our Pray Like Jesus series, we discover that Jesus isn't simply teaching us to ask God for what we need, but to trust Him one day at a time. Looking at God's provision in the wilderness and Jesus' declaration that He is the Bread of Life, this message reminds us that our deepest need isn't more security, success, or possessions—it's a daily dependence on Christ. As we learn to trust God's provision, we're also invited to become people of generosity, allowing His blessings to flow through us so others can experience His love and care.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why Jesus teaches us to pray for daily bread

10:22 – Learning daily dependence through God's provision in the wilderness

18:57 – Jesus, the true Bread of Life

28:15 – From receiving God's provision to becoming a blessing to others

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What does it really mean to pray, "Hallowed be Your name"? In this message from our Pray Like Jesus series, we explore how the Lord's Prayer begins by shifting the focus away from ourselves and back to God. Looking at what it means to treat God's name as holy, we're challenged to examine who is really at the center of our hearts and how that shapes the way we pray, live, and represent Jesus to the world. Ultimately, this message reminds us that prayer isn't about performance or saying the right words. It's about reorienting our hearts around the One who is unlike any other and trusting in the finished work of Christ.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Why prayer isn't about us

09:08 – What "Hallowed be Your name" really means

18:19 – How God's holiness reshapes our priorities, prayer, and presence

41:38 – Jesus, the perfect example of humility and holiness

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Prayer isn't about saying the right words. It's about knowing the One you're talking to. In the first message of our Pray Like Jesus series, we explore why Jesus begins the Lord's Prayer with "Our Father" and how understanding God's heart changes the way we approach Him. Whether prayer feels natural or difficult, this message invites you to discover the relationship that prayer was always meant to build.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introducing the Pray Like Jesus series

4:22 Why Jesus teaches us to pray "Our Father"

8:18 What we assume when we approach God

15:42 Why prayer can feel so difficult

28:17 The invitation to approach God with confidence

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Real hope isn't found in better circumstances. It's found in Jesus working through His people. As we wrap up our Church 101 series, this message explores God's vision for the local church and why ordinary people, united around His mission, become a source of hope for their neighborhoods, families, and the world.

Timestamps:

0:00 Building the Beacon update

8:40 Why the local church matters

13:46 The mission of Beacon Church

18:29 God can do immeasurably more

29:37 What worship is really about

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