Pastor Fernando shares a timely message for the new year: An Overcoming Mindset. Regardless of our challenges in 2025, we must confront them and rise above their obstacles. Throughout the Bible, we find examples of individuals who have experienced glimpses of God's glory. Once they encounter it, their perspective shifts, allowing them to see life and conflict from a higher vantage point. As we begin 2025, we must cultivate a heart of worship and remain focused on Jesus and His throne, avoiding distractions that may sway us. His voice should take precedence over all others.

Pastor Fernando delivers a powerful message titled "The Name of Jesus." He explains that the names of God in the Old Testament carry significant meaning and purpose, which are all encapsulated in one name—Jesus. We possess Jesus's name and authority, and we must awaken to the belief that God can restore us. Jesus can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Satan understands the power of Jesus's name and will try to distract us, but we can wield this name as a powerful weapon.

Benjamin Summers delivers an insightful sermon on God's love for all people. Using scripture as a foundation, he emphasizes that God desires everyone to repent and turn to Him. In his sermon, he presents seven key points and highlights that Jesus was a friend to sinners. Occasionally, we may get sidetracked by this notion and become frustrated with others and their opinions. However, God desires to reach all people, if possible and wants us to let that love flow through us to others. It is our purpose after all.

Pastor Fernando's sermon of the week, "Stepping Into His Ways," is truly powerful. In life, you have three options: to forge your path, to let life happen to you, or to step into God's story for your life. Remember, you are not an accident; the Lord designs us to fulfill His purpose. If Satan can confuse our identity, we may fail to realize this purpose. We must seek our true purpose, align ourselves with it, and strive to run the race to win.

Pastor Fernando delivers an inspiring message of hope by examining the lives of two women from the Bible: Sarah and Hagar. Hagar faced difficult circumstances, and the rejection she experienced led her to flee. In her turmoil, she struggled to see the goodness of God. On the other hand, Sarah attempted to take control of the promise, which only complicated matters. Ultimately, she learned to trust God with her future. She transitioned from trying to control everything to fully surrendering to God's will. We can create significant chaos if we fail to lean on God's goodness. It's essential to surrender control to the Lord because how we handle today's challenges impacts how we navigate our future.

Join us for our Christmas program at Encourager! Experience beautiful music, inspiring Christmas stories, and a powerful message from Pastor Fernando about miracles. God wrote man's story in the Garden of Eden; although humanity changed it, God rewrote it through Jesus and the redemption He provided. Remember, God is not finished writing your story. Let Him complete it.

Benjamin Summers shares an essential message about regret. There are both good and bad aspects of regret that we can experience. The Bible offers many examples of people who overcame regrets, providing valuable lessons for us. During this Christmas season, we can consider giving our regrets to the Lord as a meaningful gift. Instead of dwelling in the swamp of sorrow, let us strive to move forward. Joel 2:25 assures us, "And I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten." So, let us release those regrets and embrace restoration!

In his sermon titled "Influencing the Future," Pastor Fernando poses the question: "How do we become an influence on culture without allowing culture to influence us?" He uses Caleb as an example of someone who profoundly impacted his generation. Caleb stood firm against six challenges while trusting in the unknown. Among the twelve men who surveyed the Promised Land, only Caleb and Joshua believed in God's promise and became heirs to it. It requires courage and faith to take this stand. We simply need to align ourselves with God as we remain steadfast. The church must engage with all seven mountains of influence. We should strive to be a thriving church, filled with His glory.

Pastor Fernando delivers a timely message titled "The Operation of Heaven: David to Solomon." He references Psalm 71:18, which states, "Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me until I declare your power to the next generation." This is a crucial reminder for us in our Christian journey to proclaim the Lord to future generations.

When we walk closely with the Lord, He will open doors for us, granting us unique access to His heavenly resources. David prepared for the future by ensuring Solomon had everything necessary to build the temple. We must ask ourselves, what are we doing to fulfill God’s promises for the next generation?

We must stay in touch with the needs of our times. Let’s position ourselves to be a source of hope for the world. We must have faith in God's plans for our children and future generations.

Pastor Fernando presents a vital message: "Discerning God in Darkness." Using examples from the scriptures, he shows how we can become trapped and hopeless in our difficult seasons, forgetting that God owns these times. We must seek Him to find out what He is doing during this time and where He wants to take us. We must ask these questions so we don't get lost and miss the new season He is leading us into. We must not become comfortable in our current place, but remember, God still works miracles!