Join Pastor Rachel as she reveals the "secret sauce" for navigating the Christian life and overcoming challenges: Grace. This powerful message, rooted in the New Testament as the "book of grace", explains that while the law came through Moses, "grace and truth came through Jesus Christ" (John 1:17). You'll discover five kinds of grace that empower believers: Saving Grace, which frees us from sin's grip, acting as an eraser for our past and giving us adoption papers, highlighting that "by grace you have been saved through faith" (Ephesians 2:8); Sanctifying Grace, the divine ability to grow, live set apart, and change our desires, enabling us to "reign in life through the one Jesus Christ" by receiving an "abundance of grace" (Romans 5:17); Sustaining Grace, divine assistance to carry us through trials, as the Lord told Paul regarding his affliction, "My grace is sufficient for you. My strength is made perfect in weakness"; Serving Grace, the divine ability to find purpose through spiritual gifts, like those mentioned in Romans 12 and 1 Peter 4, primarily for building the local church; and Supplying Grace, the divine ability to live in abundance, ensuring that "God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you always having all sufficiency for all things may have an abundance for every good work" (2 Corinthians 9:8). Pastor Rachel encourages listeners to embrace the phrase "Because of Jesus" as an anchor for daily living and reminds us that grace is an invisible, endless supply of fuel for our journey. Learn how to "flip that switch" from human effort to the fullness of grace and discover how easy it is to accept Jesus' love and forgiveness, as "Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Romans).

This podcast episode with Pastor Peter delves into the "house to house" season, a prophetic encouragement for the church to make diligent room for the Lord's spirit to move. Drawing extensively from David's Tabernacle as a blueprint for Jesus's church, the message outlines seven distinctives that connect us to the New Testament church, including open access into God's presence, ongoing singing and intercession mirroring heaven's throne room, prophetic direction, and the engagement of all nations. Pastor Peter emphasizes that all ministry flows out of ministering to the Lord first, preparing the church to fulfill its calling as a "house of prayer for all nations" (Isaiah 56:7) and implementing the "house of peace" strategy modeled by Jesus (Matthew 10, Luke 10). This strategy centers on prayer and hospitality in homes, acting as gates into communities where the gospel can freely spread, leading to a "quiet revival" where God's presence itself becomes the evangelism strategy. With the local area experiencing massive growth, the church is called to engage this "harvest field", making a personal decision like King David (Psalms 132) to prioritize Jesus, becoming like Him, and making room for Him in every aspect of life.

Join Pastor Peter as he explores the profound call to make room for the Lord's presence in our lives, families, and communities, emphasizing that greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Drawing inspiration from a couple married for 63 years who advised to 'keep loving one another and never give up,' Peter highlights the simple yet profound truth that life is about knowing God, obeying Jesus, and seeing His goodness. The sermon, titled 'House to House,' unveils a prophetic season for the church, encouraging believers to become an unshakable house of prayer for all nations, drawing on Mark 16:15 and the Book of Acts for inspiration. Pastor Peter delves into King David's example, illustrating how David, a man after God's own heart, prioritized the Lord's presence by committing to find a dwelling place for the Ark of the Covenant (Psalms 132) and making it his first act as king (1 Chronicles 13). This commitment contrasts sharply with King Saul's neglect and underscores the importance of not treating the Lord's presence casually. The message encourages practical daily prayer, envisioning our homes as places where God's throne is central, and culminates in two invitations: a call to deeper intimacy and rededication, allowing God to take His rightful place in your everyday life, and an invitation to personally know Jesus as Savior and follow Him. Learn how honoring Jesus means allowing Him to work in us both to will and to do what pleases Him (Philippians 3), and that prayer is a privilege that changes history.

This podcast episode with Pastor Andrew delves into the profound concept of the anointing, defining it as the power of God accessible to every believer, every single day, every single minute, every single hour. Drawing a unique parallel to the coffee-making process, Pastor Andrew explains that the anointing is first in you, referencing 1 John 2:27, which states, "The anointing which you have received from him abides in you". He illustrates how believers often keep this power locked up, much like a coffee bean in preparation, but through seasons of growth and the often-painful grinding process, which can feel like a "dry season", the anointing comes on you, echoing Acts 1:8: "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you". The message culminates in the powerful truth that the anointing flows through you, demonstrated by Jesus in Mark 5:30 where power went out from Him, emphasizing that our hands are instruments for this flow. Through the journey of Elijah and Elisha, who served and waited for their double portion, listeners are encouraged that the anointing, empowered by the Holy Spirit for pure, true miracles, is not for personal gratification but to bless others, much like a prepared cup of coffee is for someone else's enjoyment. This episode calls listeners to recognize the anointing within, allow it to come upon them, and let it flow through them as ambassadors of the gospel, reminding us that "hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when it finally arrives, it is a sweetness to the soul" (Proverbs), and that the Holy Spirit leads our steps, ordering them of the Lord.

Tune into this powerful message from Pastor Rachel as she introduces Jesus the Redeemer, reminding us that greater is He that is in us than He that is in the world. Drawing from Psalm 103, Pastor Rachel encourages us to explode with praise and not forget God's benefits, specifically that He redeems our life from destruction. Discover the profound meaning of redemption: to buy back, set free, and rescue, as exemplified by the story of the little boy and his sailboat. This episode highlights three predominant things Jesus did as our Redeemer: He paid your sin debt, overcoming the wages of sin which is death, offering eternal life (Romans 6:23); He delivered you from the power of sin, stripping spiritual rulers and powers of their authority and enabling you to push back against evil (Colossians 2:15); and He transferred your position from slave to son, making you an heir of God through Christ (Galatians). Learn to reject the slave mentality of fear and worry, push back against imaginary problems, and understand that you are an overcomer. Pastor Rachel emphasizes the vital importance of the blood of Jesus in setting and keeping us free, and how the oil of the Holy Spirit helps us overcome what we cannot on our own. Embrace the call to be a believer, not a beggar, and step into the abundant life God has for you by walking in faith.

Tune into Pastor Andrew's message as he concludes the "316 series," exploring the most important gift God has given us: the name of Jesus Christ. This episode unpacks the power, access, and authority held within this single name, demonstrating its significance in every realm. Drawing from Acts chapter 3, Pastor Andrew highlights the first miracle performed post-ascension, where Peter and John heal a lame man in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Discover how this name grants believers ultimate access to the Father—acting as a "master key" that simplifies reaching God, unlike various complicated methods. Learn that the name of Jesus provides all authority, prevailing over heaven, earth, and under the earth, impacting jobs, families, friendships, and even terminal illnesses, as God has "given him the name which is above every name" (Philippians 2:9-11). Pastor Andrew challenges listeners to utilize this gift, reminding them that "whatever you ask the Father in my name he may give you" (John 15:16). He illustrates how miracles, healing, and deliverance flow through the use of His name (Mark 9:39, Mark 16:17-18), and how salvation offers a reconnection to the Father—a finished work received by believing and confessing Jesus Christ as Lord. This powerful message emphasizes that your identity in Christ, combined with the master key of Jesus' name, provides everything you need to navigate life effectively.

This podcast episode with Pastor Peter deeply explores the profound meaning of laying down one's life for fellow believers, emphasizing that this is a direct response to Jesus' sacrificial love. Drawing from 1 John 3:16, Pastor Peter explains that "by this we know love, that Jesus laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for one another", clarifying that this isn't about earning salvation but about living out the "life of Jesus formed in us". The message highlights that this sacrificial living, rooted in the humility and nobility of Jesus, leads to a church growing in purity, maturity, and unity. It contrasts the way of Jesus with the "stain of Cain"—a path of self-preservation that leads to hatred and division—and encourages listeners to remember their "why" for perseverance, which is the transforming love of Christ. Pastor Peter reminds us that "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet" [Romans 16:20] and that "no greater love than this than someone lays down their life for their friend" [John 15:13], empowering believers to be love in the world and volunteer willingly [Psalms 110:3], reflecting the ethos of the church to freely give as we have freely received.

Join Pastor Andrew as he unpacks the crucial role of context in understanding scripture, using Colossians—a letter written by Paul from prison—to underscore Christ's supremacy as the central truth (Colossians 1-2). Discover how letting the word of Christ dwell richly in you (Colossians 3:16), as paraphrased in the Passion and Amplified versions, impacts every aspect of life. Pastor Andrew illustrates the power of spiritual songs, emphasizing how music's frequencies, when paired with God's Word, can bring profound physical and spiritual shifts, echoing the freedom experienced by Paul and Silas in prison (Acts). Learn to sing from your heart, prompted by the Spirit, for victory and praise (Exodus 15:1, Psalms 100), as a means of teaching (Deuteronomy 31:19), and as an anchor in challenging times.

Tune into this transformative message from Pastor Rachel, part of BWOC's "God's 3:16s" summer series, designed to bring about a complete mind shift regarding God's Word, emphasizing that when we open God's Word, God opens His heart to us. Pastor Rachel delves into the third of six "3:16" gifts God has given believers: His Word (2 Timothy 3:16), following His Son (John 3:16) for everlasting life and His Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16) to empower you on earth. Discover why the Bible is unlike any other book – it's not just a love story or a history book, but a miraculous work inspired by God's life-giving breath on every page, making it profitable. We are encouraged to "eat" the Bible spiritually by meditating on God's faithfulness, and Pastor Rachel provides eight reasons you can trust your Bible, including Jesus' own belief in it, the apostles' willingness to die for it, confirmation from early church fathers, the miraculous harmony of its 66 books written by 40 authors over 1600 years, its preservation, archaeological evidence, and fulfilled prophecy. She addresses common challenges, demonstrating that you do have time (e.g., Psalm 23 in 54 seconds, 2 Timothy in 11 minutes) and that understanding comes when you put God's Word in you, as it opens your spiritual eyes and gives understanding. Ultimately, the message encourages listeners to move beyond merely appreciating God's Word to loving it, recognizing that it is not just part of your life, but it is your very life, changing, rearranging, and renewing your mind, providing every answer you need, and always leading you to Jesus Christ, the living word. As Pastor Rachel puts it, "when we grab the word of God off the coffee table, we're really reaching to hug you". The message concludes with an invitation to embrace Jesus' love and assurance of salvation.

In this insightful message, Pastor Peter delves into the profound truth of 1 Corinthians 3:16, emphasizing that "you are the temple where God's spirit dwells", clarifying that "you" is plural, meaning "y'all" – the church collectively. He explains that God's Spirit is actively "at work," "powerful," and "very productive on the mission of God," likening His work to a "construction project" building lives, families, and communities into a temple for His presence. While God's Spirit is unseen and prepares us, God's tangible "presence" is when "God appears, when God shows up, when God's power is on display". The church's journey is a progression from being God's "field" to His "building" and finally to His "temple". Paul's letter to Corinth urges the church to stop "tearing each other apart" and instead engage in "edification," a "construction word" meaning "to build up one another," promoting unity, purity, and maturity. Everyone is called to be a "fellow worker" with God, actively participating in this building, with Jesus Christ as the only foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11), knowing their "labor is not in vain in the Lord" (1 Corinthians 15) as they collaborate on an eternal temple.