FEARLESS

Ever made a decision based on how you felt? In this week's latest addition to the Adulting series, "In my Feelings", Pastor Jeremy Johnson preaches on the connection between our emotions, the flesh and the spirit within.

God doesn't just bring the dead to life, when you receive Jesus, his spirit then lives within you in exchange for your sin. But no life grows without challenges and in those pits it's easy to let our emotions take over. Emotions are inherently fickle, changing from one moment to the next. If we wait till we "feel" like following Jesus, how might we be delaying the God call on our lives? Why make life changing decisions based on fickle feelings? God is with you always! Inside the body lies the spirit, a direct connection to God at all times. Getting into relationship with Jesus allows this spirit to mature and become in control of our emotions. Our decision to trust in Gods truth through the living word give us guidance through our spirit to live out our purpose. Develop a relationship with God and watch your spirit take hold of unruly emotions bringing forth a bounty of blessings!

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 13:11 (ASV)

Romans 8:5-9 ESV

Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)

Growing up in our physical body is tough; we out grow our clothes, we out grow our beds and at the same time we might assume that our spirit grows with that. But just as a child has to eat the food off their parent's plates before they can prepare their own, we also need to feed our spirit in growing in relationship with God. Feeding that hunger in the spirit as you go through the growth spurts along the way.

In this second sermon of the series, Pastor Jeremy walks us through the "growing pains" of maturing in our spirit and shares how adulthood isn't a result of time but is rather a decision to mature in our spirit. When we were children, we thought like children and it was right for that season. But, as you grow you must shed childish things and let God show you what it means to ADULT in your speech, feelings and thoughts. What could be possible for you and I if we found ourselves more and more in the presence of God? What could we learn and change in our life if we sought first the kingdom and acted with LOVE?

Adulting in our spirit leads to more decisions made in love, bettering our thoughts, our actions and exchanging childish ways for gifts found in the presence of God. Hear how God can transform your life and take you from glory to glory while we grow into spiritual giants.

1 Corinthians 13:11

1 Corinthians 13:4

What comes to mind when you think of the word "adult?" Taxes? Children? Doctor's appointments? Buying a house or a car? These are all things that we pair with becoming an adult in society. But, as we all know, God sees things differently. He has a different idea for how to "adult" in life, and Pastor Jeremy Johnson, Lead Pastor of Fearless LA, begins to break down this thought in a brand new series, named "Adulting."

In the first sermon of this new series, Pastor Jeremy breaks down what it means to "adult" in the Kingdom of God. Paul talks about how we must put away childish things as we grow and mature in Christ, beginning with our thoughts. Our minds are childish and immature by nature, and some people unfortunately never grow out of this way of thinking. But when we renew our mind daily, intaking what God has in store for us through His Word, our perspectives change and our thoughts become mature. This gives us the first steps we need to live an adult, Christian life.

Scripture References:

1 Corinthians 13:11

Philippians 4:8

Romans 12:2

Ephesians 6:10

This Sunday, we had our very own Pastor Jeremy Johnson preach another fantastic message as part of our Royal series at Fearless LA! Everyone of us has missed the mark at some point or another. Thankfully, Christ's crucifixion gives us the redemption we long for. We no longer live for us, but it is Christ who resides within each one of us. There's a reason why the early followers of Jesus were called Christians (Little Christs). We are no longer just living for God under the law, but AS christ.

As a result, our thinking has to be transformed. We are SURROUNDED by God's presence. A presence that cannot be compared to the earthly things around us - which provide a false identity. Earthly happiness is fleeting, but JOY through Christ is immeasurable.

We often can become scared of showing people the real us. The fear, shame, and guilt that we tend to suppress. Jesus took these things to the cross but WE have to mentally train ourselves to remember this: We are no more sinners; we are saints.

Indeed it can hurt when people don't like us or reject us as we mature in our faith. This only confirms the Christ in us! Wherever we go, we carry God's presence with us.

Psalm 32

Galatians 2:20 NIV

Cor 1:27 NIV

2 Cor 5:17 NIV

Heb 12:1-2 NIV

Zacharia 2:5 NIV

Colossians 3:1-4

In this week's powerful message, Pastor Jeremy Johnson continues our series ROYAL. We must have our minds right before anything! Your mind determines the direction of your life, what you think about yourself matters. We have to believe before we can have the confidence to walk into our destiny. If you think you can, you're right. If you think you can't, you're right. God does open doors. God also closes doors. Sometimes we can mix those up. We walk through open doors thinking it was God. We stop knocking at closed doors because we feel defeated, thinking it's an attack of the enemy. Be encouraged today knowing that He renews our minds and His mercies! This key will help us to unlock the doors that have been waiting for us to unlock them through His royal authority.

Scripture References:

Acts 12:1-24 (NIV)

Proverbs 23:7 (NIV)

Ephesians 3:20-21 (NKJV)

On this week's podcast, we continue our series on Royalty. Our wonderful Children's Pastor, Dalisha Munton, shares a powerful message on the incredible authority and power we now have access; because we are royal.

Through the sacrifice of the cross, Jesus gave us a new bloodline and royal identity. The old habits, mindsets, and behaviors passed down by ancestors can be replaced through Jesus perfect, healthy lineage. We no longer have to live in sin, bound by comparison, complacency or compromise. Instead we have the opportunity to live a truly royal life which displays confidence, humility and honor.

This new royal life is anchored by confidence in Jesus; not by circumstances, possessions or our abilities. It cannot be shaken. It allows us to walk in humility instead of insecurity. We get to celebrate our gifts while recognizing whom our strength comes from, God.

Royals create a life of honor by choosing humility in action. We choose to honor people even when they do no deserve it. This royal culture creates an atmosphere ready for miracles.

Pastor Dalisha teaches us about the empowerment through Jesus to walk out this royal paradigm. We are encouraged to take back our worship and step into a life of full surrender to Jesus.

Scripture References:

1 Peter 2:9

Matthew 29:18-20

1 Peter 1:5-6

Exodus 12:22

James 4:6

Mark 9:35

Proverbs 18:16

Every story has one thing in common: an author was involved in the writing process. Each book ever written was created by an author who simply had a story to tell. This is precisely how God treats us with our individual lives. God has amazing storylines and characters in mind for your life today, but how often is it that we try to take the pen away from Him? In our anxiety and fear, we hijack the writing process, thinking that we can write a better story then He can.

In this special sermon, David Turner, Youth Pastor of Fearless LA, tackles this subject along with the idea that God is the ultimate authority in our lives. Because of this, God puts people in our lives as authorities to teach us how to serve under them. This allows us to humble ourselves and, in turn, be raised to a position of authority in our own right.

Scripture References:

Matthew 28:18-20

Matthew 5:14-16

Proverbs 23:7

2 Corinthians 10:5

Psalms 115:16

Did you know that when you're going through trials, and feeling the weight of the world, the pressure you face has nothing to do with you? In this weeks amazing message from our very own Pastor Christy Johnson, we dive into how to let God do the "how" and the "when"; and instead get ourselves to focus on the "trust" and "surrender."

God isn't trying to prevent the pressure in our lives. He allows it for a reason, to reveal His all-surpassing power! If there's no pressure, there's no power. If it's perfect, then we don't require anything; hence we don't need the power! The pressure points back to him. Take heart in knowing that God will not waste your pain!

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 4:6-12 NIV

This Sunday we had another great message from Pastor Jeremy Johnson as part of our ongoing 'Royal' series.

We are worthy and valuable. Romans 3:23 tells us "We have all sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." Most of us tend to focus on the "sinned" part of this scripture, but we can also take a look at the "glory" part. God has given us a righteous standing through Christ Jesus. Jesus died AS our sins, not for them, and for the marks we sometimes miss in our Christian walk.

God is trying to restore us to the status we had in the garden of Eden. This is to be the person each of us are called to be before the fall happened in the garden. God can restore our feelings and thoughts about ourselves that the enemy works hard to instill within us. It is impossible to hate ourselves yet, love God. Are you buying into an augmented reality that the enemy has lied to you about? John 8:32 tells us "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."

If a prince for example, is put into a slum environment; does that change his royal status?

Has the devil given you a name that makes you feel powerless? Or has something been spoken over your life that causes you to not see yourself the way God does?

Scripture References:

Romans 3:23-24

John 8:32

John 17:22

2 Corinthians 4:4-12

2 Corinthians 5:16

2 Corinthians 5:20

Have you ever found yourself just simply learning about God rather than having a friendship with Him? Did you know He actually calls us His friends? He says we are His friends if we do what He commands! On this week's podcast, Pastor Jeremy Johnson continues the life changing series, Royal. He teaches us that friendship with God and obedience to God go hand in hand! He calls us out of slavery from sin, changing our name to Saints! The enemy will try everything he can to attack your friendship with God by throwing lies at you in the form of names. But God has another name for us, and we can enact our call by accepting that new name! We are royals.

Scripture Reference:

John 15:14-16