Enjoy today's message from Pastor Shawn Blackwell!

Enjoy this special Mothers' Day message from Pastor Shawn Blackwell!

Ever feel like you have to be in control? Like life only works if it's on your terms? In this powerful and personal Easter message, Pastor Shawn dives deep into the heart of surrender—what it truly means to let go and trust God, even when life feels overwhelming.In Matthew 26, we see Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane—fully human, fully God—facing unimaginable pain, anxiety, and pressure. On the eve of His crucifixion, He had a choice: take control or surrender to the Father’s will. And He chose surrender. The Easter story is not just about the resurrection—it’s also about the willing surrender that made it possible. Jesus could’ve called down angels. He could’ve taken control. But instead, He prayed, “Not my will, but Yours be done.”“You don’t always have the power to control… but you ALWAYS have the power to surrender.”In this message, you’ll learn:- Why control is often rooted in fear.- What areas of your life may reveal a lack of trust in God.- How to know the difference between what’s yours to handle and what’s God’s alone.- How Jesus’ surrender led to our salvation.Whether you’re a control freak, recovering perfectionist, or someone simply struggling to hold it all together—this message is for you. Easter is about NEW LIFE, and that life starts on the other side of surrender. Ready to let go? Ready to trust God with everything? Let this message be your invitation to lay down control and pick up your cross—because surrender isn’t weakness. It’s worship.Scripture Highlights:- Matthew 26:36–42- Matthew 16:24- Proverbs 3:5–6- Luke 23:34 & 46- Matthew 10:39

Live on Mission - Week Three | Shawn Blackwell | 4.13.25

What does it really mean to follow Jesus? In this message, we explore how the first disciples responded to Jesus' invitation with action and purpose—and how we’re called to do the same.

📖 From John 1, Matthew 4, Luke 5, and Acts 1, we see three key truths:

➡️ Follow Jesus – The disciples left everything to pursue a new life with Him.
➡️ Bring People to Jesus – Andrew brought his brother. Philip invited Nathanael. Encountering Jesus naturally led to inviting others.
➡️ Bring Jesus to People – Jesus commissioned His followers to be His witnesses everywhere. That mission continues with us.

You weren’t created for comfort—you were created for a mission. Let’s live like it. 💥

"After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude..." — Revelation 7:9
From every nation. Every tribe. Every language. Heaven is not exclusive — it’s expansive, and it’s God’s desire that His house be FULL. (Luke 14:23)

In this powerful message, we’re reminded that EVERY soul matters to God — no matter how lost, broken, or far from Him they may seem. Let’s be part of that mission. Let’s see the value in every person — and celebrate every soul that finds its way home. 🙌
❤️ If this message spoke to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.

On ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, people walk through church doors carrying the weight of grief, addiction, broken relationships, past trauma, guilt, and discouragement. The battle is real. But so is our God of Hope!

In this message, we explore:
🔹 Why the Church is meant to be a place of Hope & Encouragement
🔹 How discouragement precedes destruction and how to fight back
🔹 The story of Nehemiah—one man’s hope that rebuilt a city in 52 days
🔹 3 essential steps to overcoming discouragement:
1️⃣ Refresh Your Spirit – Remember who your Father is
2️⃣ Rely on God – Trust His plan, even when it’s risky
3️⃣ Refuse to Give Up – Some things are worth fighting for

No matter where you are in life, God has more for you! Watch now and be encouraged to bounce back, rebuild, and move forward in faith!

📖 Key Verses: Psalms 27:6 | 2 Cor. 7:5-6 | Nehemiah 1-4 | Ephesians 3:20

Facing Your Giants: Lessons from David & Goliath 🏹🛡️

We all face giants—fear, doubt, struggles that seem impossible to overcome. But just like David, we’re called to see challenges from a spiritual perspective, stand united instead of fighting each other, and step into God’s power to go on the offensive.

📖 Key Takeaways:
⚔️ Get the right perspective – Don’t let fear define your battle. (1 Samuel 17:23-26)
🤝 Stop fighting each other – The real enemy isn’t your brother or sister. (1 Samuel 17:28-29, Philippians 4:2-3)
🔥 Play offense, not defense – Trust God’s strength to overcome. (1 Samuel 17:37, Revelation 12:11)

No giant is too big when you stand in faith! Listen to the full message and step into victory today! 🙏🔥

#DavidAndGoliath #FaithOverFear #VictoryInJesus

Landing our Serve One Another series this week! Enjoy todays message, including a special testimonial from David Lambert of NLC Pine Bluff!

Continuing on in our Serve One Another series! Enjoy the message!

Join us as we start off our series Serve One Another, as we hear a special message from Pastor Luke Bryant of Liverpool One Church in England!