In this message, Steve Martel examines the biblical account of Daniel in Babylon and the lion's den. Rather than focusing solely on the dramatic rescue, the sermon highlights the lifelong, everyday faithfulness that prepared Daniel to stand firm against cultural pressure, political traps, and mortal danger. Martel challenges believers to examine their own daily walk, decision-making, and willingness to obey God when it costs them something.

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In this message by Bob Steenbergh, the deep-seated historical hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans is explored to highlight how Jesus crossed cultural, social, and moral boundaries. Examining Jesus's intentional journey through Samaria and His encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, the sermon challenges modern divisions, self-righteousness, and prejudice, reminding believers that Jesus came as the Savior of the world and calls His followers to carry their cross daily in reaching the lost.

In this message by Bob Steenbergh, the deep-seated historical hostility between the Jews and the Samaritans is explored to highlight how Jesus crossed cultural, social, and moral boundaries. Examining Jesus's intentional journey through Samaria and His encounter with the woman at the well in John 4, the sermon challenges modern divisions, self-righteousness, and prejudice, reminding believers that Jesus came as the Savior of the world and calls His followers to carry their cross daily in reaching the lost.

In this message based on Luke 19, Pastor Steve Martel explores the story of Zacchaeus, emphasizing that true spiritual transformation is a heart change rather than just an external change in behavior or circumstances. Using Zacchaeus's story, the sermon highlights that having wealth and success does not fill the internal void of being separated from God, that we must push past obstacles and pride to truly seek Jesus, and that authentic grace always produces life-changing fruit.

Key Takeaways

External Changes Aren't Enough: You can change your job, appearance, or environment, but if your heart remains the same, you will carry the same struggles into your new surroundings.

Success Does Not Equal Salvation: Having money, status, and material success cannot satisfy the deepest spiritual needs of the human soul.

Overcoming Obstacles: Like Zacchaeus climbing the sycamore tree, seeking Jesus requires letting go of pride and the fear of what others might think.

The Power of Grace: Jesus goes to the homes of sinners not to condone wrongdoing, but to offer transformative grace that radically alters how a person lives, loves, and gives.

Drawing from the story of Blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10, Pastor Steve Martel explores what it truly means to step out in biblical faith. Before Bartimaeus ever received his physical sight, he made a pivotal choice: he threw off his beggar’s cloak and moved toward Jesus.

In this message, Pastor Steve challenges us to examine the "coats" and heavy labels we continue to wear—whether old identities, fear, rejection, failure, guilt, or unforgiveness. True faith doesn't wait for circumstances to change or for the entire path to be clear before taking a step. It is about trusting the voice of Jesus, casting off what belongs to the old life, and moving off the roadside to follow Him with restored vision and purpose.

Drawing from Mark 10:46–52, Pastor Steve Martel explores the story of Bartimaeus to illustrate how moments of ultimate helplessness and desperate prayer draw the immediate attention of Christ.

Face to Face Series

When faith Reaches out to Jesus

In this message by Steve Martel, the focus centers on the biblical call for believers to love others not through human strength or emotional limits, but through a deep, transformative connection to Jesus Christ. Emphasizing that love is the soil from which all spiritual fruit grows, the message highlights how authentic Christian love serves as the ultimate witness to a watching world. The sermon explores three key aspects of the church: growing in community and unity through love, serving as faithful stewards of spiritual gifts, and living actively on mission to make Jesus known for the glory of God.

Sermon Title: Beyond Salvation: Walking in the Supernatural Power of Christ

Sermon Description:

What does it truly mean to "get our act together" as the body of Christ? In this compelling message, Bob Steinberg challenges believers to move past the idea that the Christian walk is just about being saved and waiting for heaven. Grounded firmly in the final authority of Scripture, Bob reminds us that if Christ is in us, He has called each of us to active, powerful ministry.

By digging deep into the Word and examining our hearts, we must ask ourselves: If we aren't seeing the supernatural in our lives, why? Bob unpacks the promise of the Father—the pouring out of the Holy Spirit, the gifts, and the signs that should follow those who believe. This message is an urgent call to pursue love, desire spiritual gifts for the edification of the church, and live every single day in expectant prayer, asking: "Lord, what is it you want us to do?"

Key Scripture References Mentioned:

Proverbs 18:17 (Examining arguments and seeking truth)

Acts 2 / Joel 2 (The promise of the Holy Spirit poured out on all flesh)

1 Corinthians 14:1 (Pursuing love and desiring spiritual gifts)

James 4:2 (You have not because you ask not)