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What’s keeping you from having peace of mind? Do worries and anxieties about your life or those you love weigh you down? The truth is, your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts, and you can’t have a positive life when you have a negative mind.

In this message from part 4 of Liquid Church’s series, Mastermind, Pastor Kayra Montanez highlights how to have peace of mind by sharing the neuroscience at work and the spiritual ways God gives His children peace of mind. We turn to the words of wisdom the Apostle Paul shares with us in Philippians 4:7 to find that prayer should be our first defense when it comes to fighting for a peaceful thought life. Even when Paul was locked in a Roman prison, Paul knew that it is possible to have peace of mind that comes from God despite whatever life circumstances we find ourselves in.

Whatever is keeping you from having peace of mind today, remember this: If it’s big enough to worry about, it’s big enough to pray about. While anxiety may come from a perceived loss of control, you can surrender control to God and find peace knowing that your Savior is trustworthy and faithful.

Mastermind Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church

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Ever wonder how different people can respond to the same situation in seemingly opposite ways? The truth is, the lense through which you look at life changes the way you see the world. It’s all about your frame of mind.

If you look at life through a negative filter, you’ll always see the worst. But, if you take captive your thoughts like the Apostle Paul calls Christians to do, you can start looking at life through the perspective of Christ. This is called reframing. But how exactly do you change your frame of mind when it comes naturally to you?

In this message from part 3 of Liquid Church’s series, Mastermind, Pastor Tim Lucas highlights 3 practical steps we can take to reframe our relationships and challenging situations in life.

In order to look at our circumstances with a Gospel perspective, we’ll need to start by thanking God for what didn’t happen. The truth is, some of God’s greatest gifts can be unanswered prayers! We can practice pre-framing, too, which is deciding how you’ll look at a situation in advance, before you even enter the situation at hand. Finally, look for God’s goodness right where you are. Your mind will always find what it’s looking for - so instead of looking for what’s wrong in your world, look for God at work. He is there with you through it all!

Mastermind Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church

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Have you been living in a cycle of toxic thought patterns? The truth is, our brains can be a battlefield at times. However, you don’t need to submit to negative thinking. When anxiety, fear and depression hit, there is a way to healing and victory. Throughout the New Testament, the Apostle Paul teaches us that there is a renewal process for our minds. We really can retrain our brains away from toxic thoughts and meditate on positive thoughts that give life.

In this message from part 2 of Liquid Church’s series, Mastermind, Pastor Kayra Montanez highlights 3 things we can put into practice to train our brains and change our lives. Replace your rut of negative thoughts by digging a trench of truth with God’s word. Then, write it, think it, and profess that truth until you believe it.

It may take time and it won’t be easy, but when you follow this process, you will create new thought patterns that God will use to renew your mind and transform your life.

Mastermind Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church

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Too often we’re prisoners to our own thoughts: Those voices telling us to worry, that we aren’t good enough, or that we can’t ever change our behavior. Do you feel trapped by anxiety? Pastor Craig Groeschel says that “Your life is always moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts.” This means that what you think about the most can actually come out in your life. But, when we live in God’s truth, we can wage war on the toxic thoughts that hold us down. We can take captive our negative thoughts and replace them with God’s truth to win the war in our minds.

In this message from part 1 of Liquid Church’s series, Mastermind, Pastor Tim Lucas identifies some of the mental strongholds that hold us back and offers a tool to break them. We pray that, through the healing power of Christ and some practical applications, this message helps you retrain your brain to become the person God designed you to be.

Mastermind Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church

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Do you feel like your passion for life has been stolen? Or has your passion for God and the cause of Christ faded? The truth is, the last year and a half took a lot out of us. When passion flees, that’s because passion is more of an emotional response that usually occurs when something is new or exciting. Zeal, on the other hand, is more of an energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of something meaningful, like a great cause or important objective. What passion neglects, zeal protects.

In this message from part 5 of Liquid Church’s series, Renovate, guest Pastor Stephen Francis reflects on what happens after Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem after rebuilding the city’s walls. Upon his return, Nehemiah found that the temple of God had been neglected, and the people of Jerusalem had lost their spiritual fervor for the Lord.

If you feel like your spiritual passion for God has disappeared, we pray this message from Pastor Stephen Francis will help you develop a zeal for God that does not fade.

Renovate Series | Pastor Stephen Francis | Liquid Church

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Have you ever given up just before you completed a project? If not, have you ever been tempted to? The truth is, anytime you try to step out of your comfort zone and accomplish something great, you will likely face some kind of opposition. If you’re trying to renovate your life, it takes time and energy. If you’re trying to finish a race, you become tired and may feel defeated. Don’t throw in the towel just before the finish line. Instead, embrace the power of perseverance as you pursue your God-given goal.

In this message from part 4 of Liquid Church’s series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas reflects on Nehemiah’s journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. When progress on this massive project was going well, Nehemiah faced a series of opposition. While Nehemiah’s enemies tried to distract and discredit him, God gave Nehemiah discernment and perseverance to stay focused and complete the task at hand.

Like Nehemiah, we can learn to say no to the distractions and temptations that come from the Enemy of our souls. If God has given you a burden to fulfill, we pray this message will encourage you to stand strong and persevere to the finish line.

Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church

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If you have a God-given burden on your heart, at some point you will likely face opposition on the path to reach your goal. It is true that when God’s work is done, the devil doesn’t like it. The enemy of our souls, Satan, will do everything he can to try and stop you. We may face opposition from others who criticize us, or sometimes we face internal, spiritual opposition in the form of doubt, discouragement, and defeat. However, Nehemiah in the Old Testament of the Bible provides a great example for us of how we can stand up to opposition and persevere for the glory of God.

In this message from part 3 of Liquid Church’s series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas reflects on Nehemiah’s journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. Likewise, if you desire to renovate your world, whether it be your marriage, career, your health, etc… Take heart. Be encouraged. God is with you in the face of opposition.

As you watch this message, we pray that you will be encouraged to stand strong, to courageously persevere and pursue the God-given burden on your heart.

Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church

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Do you have a God-given goal in your heart, but struggle to know when or how to start taking action towards it? In the Old Testament book of Nehemiah, we learn from an ordinary guy with extraordinary faith how he rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 short days. Like Nehemiah, God is calling you to take action for the burdens he has given you. What is he asking you to stand up and do courageously?

In this message from part 2 of Liquid Church’s series, Renovate, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares how you can begin taking action for the cause of Christ in your home, your world, your career, and in God’s church. We see that Nehemiah wasn’t a powerful man in his day - but he didn’t need to be the best. Rather, like Nehemiah, we just need to care the most to take action toward the goals God has placed on our hearts. As we renovate our worlds, we also need to lean on God for patience. We need to trust His perfect timing! Last, God-given goals require careful planning to reach them. You can pray AND plan as you let God into the process and journey.

As you watch this message, we pray that you will see God at work as you take action in your life for His purposes. As you courageously act on the burden He has placed in you, remember that God has the power to help you complete it!

Renovate Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez| Liquid Church

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What’s broken in our world that breaks your heart? Is there anything in your own life that is broken and needs fixing? Whether that’s your marriage, your career, or your family life… The truth is, God can turn some of the biggest burdens on your heart into a blessing beyond your own life. It’s by his power that we can move forward and rebuild after a tragedy. In fact, that’s exactly what God did with Nehemiah.

In this message from the kickoff of Liquid Church’s series, Renovate, Pastor Tim Lucas shares wisdom from the Old Testament book of Nehemiah to help you rebuild your life when times get tough. Watch and learn from Nehemiah’s incredible example of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days. We pray this message will help you discover God’s plan to renovate your heart and home!

Renovate Series | Pastor Tim Lucas | Liquid Church

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Has anyone ever openly challenged or opposed your faith? Or, do you often feel repressed speaking up for your beliefs in a secular culture? The truth is, Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:10 say “God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.”

In this message from the conclusion of Liquid Church’s Crazy Happy series, Pastor Kayra Montanez shares 4 ways to handle opposition to our faith. The truth is, facing opposition with courage makes us more like Jesus. If you face repression of your faith as a Christian, it can actually help deepen your faith, because faith often grows in the face of conflict.

Based on The Beatitudes - or beautiful attitudes - from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount, these mysterious verses reveal God’s plan for us to live a blessed, abundant life. Part of that Crazy Happy life means standing firm in your faith even when faced with opposition or repression. Watch this message to learn how you can follow Christ’s example of faithful perseverance.

Crazy Happy Series | Pastor Kayra Montanez | Liquid Church

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