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Marriage definitely has its pros and cons, and so does singleness!

This week’s episode will remind you of the beauty of your single season.

A few reminders taken from this episode ⤵️

• Singleness can help you find your purpose
• Stewarding your singleness well will set you up for a more successful marriage
• Your devotion to The Lord will help you define TRUE love and help you hold people to that standard

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🚨The world is excited about relationships and relationship series, but the world is not teaching it right.🚨

This sermon series is designed not only for you to learn how to do relationships well, but how God designed relationships to be!

In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius shares the true purpose of singleness and how a healthy marriage starts in this season.

We pray that this message encourages you and excites you to take full advantage of the season God has you in 💙

Sermon Notes ⤵️
Singleness is a good gift.
Singleness should be a pursuit for the Lord, first.
Actively pursue purpose.
Learn the love of God.
Learn your worth.
God has a purpose for your singleness and it's developing you!

Scripture References ⤵️
1 Corinthians 7:6-8
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Matthew 22:37-39

In this week's episode, Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius discuss:

➡️ How you should respond in light of the holiness of God

➡️ Why Easter is SUCH a big deal

➡️ What you should ALWAYS go back to if you’re questioning your input (like a TikTok, a podcast a sermon, etc.)

If you have ever wondered to yourself, "What did Jesus do to deserve that gruesome of a death?" this message is for you!

Pastor Darius walks through the moments that led to Jesus being crucified and shares why each decision Jesus made was intentional and purposeful.

Sermon Notes:
Jesus is innocent.
Barabbas is guilty and deserving of death.
Jesus gave up His life, in exchange for the death that Barabbas was due.
YOU are loved.
To God, YOU were worth dying for and living with!

Scripture References:
Matthew 27:11-26
Romans 5:6-8

3 ways to cultivate contagious faith:

1️⃣ Praying for people who you want to see come to The Lord so you can intercede on their behalf

2️⃣ Fasting for people who you want to see come to The Lord so that you can demonstrate your faith and willingness to see the bondage in their lives broken

3️⃣ Showing them the Jesus in your life so that you can show them the difference Jesus makes in your life

We are praying, fasting, and expecting The Lord to move in our Easter weekend services. Bring your friends and let’s celebrate The Risen King together 💙

How can you take advantage of the Easter holiday hype?

In this week’s sermon, Pastor Darius reminds us that the only thing we can take with us to Heaven is the people we’ve brought to Jesus.

Here’s how you can take advantage of the Easter holiday hype AND not show up to Heaven empty-handed ⤵️

• Go get your friends and bring them to Jesus!
• Move by FAITH!
• Do your part, and God will do His part.
• Be determined!

Don’t get on the other side of Easter and wonder what God would have done of you would have prayed more.

Scripture References:

• Mark 2:1-5
• John 12:32

In this week’s podcast episode, Pastor Darius and Pastor Aly discuss:

• the role of Judas in the story of the crucification of Jesus
• where to start when reading the Bible
• the blessing and power of fasting

Often time, we are quick to point the finger at Judas, Jesus's betrayer, but if we're being honest, there are some things in our lives that can entice us and draw us away from Jesus in the same way it happened to Judas.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius discusses the Judas in you versus the Spirit in you and how you can live by the Spirit and not by the flesh.

Sermon Notes:

• The evil desires of your flesh is the Judas in you.
• If you're not checking your evil desires, then you're nurturing your evil desires.
• When the evil desires you nurture become fully grown, you no longer control your desires, your desires control you.
• Don't be deceived! God has what you're looking for!
• Set your mind on things of the Spirit. Read your BIBLE!
• Crucify your flesh by prayer and fasting! Belong to CHRIST!

Scripture References:

• Luke 22:1-6
• James 1:13-17
• James 1:16-17
• Romans 8:5-7
• Galatians 5:22-25

“The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Have you felt this before?

That feeling when you want to say “yes” to The Lord because you know it’s what's best, but your flesh is reminding you of the pain and fear that comes with that decision 😢

If that’s you, this week’s podcast is for you!

Pastor Aly and Pastor Darius discuss:

• How to put your flesh under submission
• The power of community and getting alone with The Father
• Why it’s important to be honest with The Father

We pray that this conversation challenges you as you walk in obedience to The Lord no matter how difficult saying “yes” is 💙

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Winning and losing is determined in the 4th quarter.

It doesn't matter how strong you start if you don't finish well.

In this week's sermon, Pastor Darius walks through Matthew 26:36-46 and discusses the humanity of Jesus in the 4th quarter of His ministry (The Cross).

Here are 4 things we learn from this moment:

1. Jesus embraced community under pressure.
2. Jesus got alone with the Father.
3. Jesus said nevertheless, YES!
4. Pressure reveals true character.

If Jesus did these things, how much more do you need to do the same?

Scripture References:

• Matthew 26:36-46
• James 5:16
• 1 Peter 5:6-7
• Romans 5:3-5