Moments in God's presence don't just comfort us- they give us momentum for the seasons ahead. When we intentionally steward time with Him, His presence begins to guide us, shape us, and propel us forward. What if the Holy Spirit is using your current test as a place of promotion? In His presence, we learn to discern His leading, gain clarity for what's next, and walk with confidence into what He's preparing.

Pastor Mark Kelsey reminds us in this Leadership Lessons episode what reconciliation, unity, and authentic discipleship within the Church truly look like. Walking through Ephesians, he presents God's blueprint for the Body of Christ, calling leaders to model reconciliation through the cross, pursue unity with intentionality, and resist inspiration without transformation. This conversation challenges the Church to develop people deeply, submitting to Christ as the Head and becoming a reconciled, unified, and fully equipped Body reflecting God's presence and power on the earth.

Matthew 6:9-13. Prayer isn't a lucky poem or a magic formula. It's a pattern, a rhythm, a posture. The Lord's Prayer doesn't twist God's arm, it aligns our soul. In a world constantly knocking us out of alignment, Jesus gives us a way to stand humbly before God, ready to be lifted by His mighty hand. A message from our friend, Pastor Dan Lian.

Pastor James Powell brings a powerful message from John 10 and Psalm 23, reminding us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads, provides, and corrects out of love—not based on our performance, but on what He has done. This message reframes conviction as kindness, inviting us into deeper trust, humility, and gratitude as we learn to follow the Shepherd's voice and rest in His unchanging care.

Pastor James Powell from The House Vegas reminds us of Paul's instruction in Philippians 3:13. It comes from a place of lived experience, not theory. Writing from prison, Paul reflects on a life marked by both great success and deep failure. Rather than allowing either to define him, he makes a conscious decision to forget what is behind him so he can faithfully pursue what God has ahead. Selective amnesia is the discipline of releasing what no longer has authority so we can walk fully in God's purpose.

Luke 2:8–16. In the Christmas story, God announces the arrival of Jesus not to the elite, but to shepherds, outsiders who lived nearby, but not in. Through them, we see the heart of God: good news for all people, especially those who feel forgotten, labeled, or pushed to the margins.

This Sunday, Pastor Brittany Smigielski shows us how Jesus enters the darkness, meets us on the outside, and invites us in. When we behold Christ, the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd, our true identity is restored, our labels are broken, and our souls discover their worth in Him.

Luke 2:8–20. Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us that joy is not superficial or fleeting, it's rooted in grace. As we close out 2025, this message points us to the unlikely joy announced to shepherds: good news for all people. In a city and a world searching for fulfillment, Jesus comes as Savior, Messiah, and Lord, offering deep, lasting joy that isn't shaped by circumstances.

In todays Leadership Lesson, Mike Oaks teaches about the furnished room of the Shunammite woman becomes a picture of the heart.

The bed calls us to rest and healing, the chair establishes God's authority, the table invites fellowship and formation, the lamp brings light and discernment, and the walls remind us this dwelling is permanent, not seasonal. As we intentionally furnish the heart, we become a place where God rests, leads, and works through us.

Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, Genesis 1:1–2. This Sunday, Pastor Brittany Smigielski reveals the everlasting with‑ness of a God who moves first. From creation to Christ to this very moment, God's defining nature is nearness. When shame isolates, suffering overwhelms, or faith feels fragile, Immanuel steps toward us.

God is not distant, He is with you, present in every season, bearing every pain, and restoring what was broken.

Matthew 1:18–25. This Sunday, Pastor Kevin Myers reminds us the war over sin is already won. When fear rises and battles feel overwhelming, Jesus enters as Immanuel, God with us. Now, the battle is for our faith. In every struggle, God is not distant. He's present, powerful, and fighting for you.