Summary

In this powerful message from 2 Samuel 23:13–17, we explore the example of David’s mighty men and what it means to be a loyal disciple who gets behind the vision of their pastor. Using the story of Winston Churchill’s leadership during WWII, this sermon draws clear parallels between the support great leaders receive and the vital role of faithful men and women in the church. Learn the qualities of those who stand close, work as a team, persevere through hardship, and help build lasting ministry for the glory of God.
Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Winston Churchill’s Stand in WWII

04:12 – The Power of Loyal People Behind a Leader

07:25 – David’s Mighty Men and the Pastor’s Vision

10:48 – The Lacking Mindset in Crisis

14:20 – Loyalty Tested in Relationships and Ministry

18:22 – Mighty Men Are Loyal Men

21:45 – Disciples Who Get Behind Their Pastor’s Heart

25:03 – Positioning Yourself Close to Leadership

27:36 – Playing as a Team Without Seeking Glory

30:01 – Persevering Through Hardship Without Tapping Out

33:44 – Lasting Ministry and the Example of Loyalty

36:18 – Three Results of Getting Behind Your Pastor

39:15 – Closing Story: Sharing the Spirit of Your Pastor
Show Notes

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In this powerful Thursday night conference service, Pastor Rick Martinez delivers a stirring message from Luke 4:38–39, calling believers to immediate action after receiving a miracle from God. Following an offering challenge for world evangelism, this message urges Christians to rise up, serve, and invest their lives in the work of the Gospel. You’ll hear testimonies from the mission field, a challenge to sacrificial giving, and a convicting reminder to value Christ above all else—the Pearl of Great Price.
Key Scripture: Luke 4:38–39
Theme: From Miracle to Ministry – Don’t let God’s gift to you go unused.
00:00 The Power of Giving Beyond Yourself
13:51 New Zealand’s Role in World Evangelism
21:13 Testimonies from the Mission Field
27:21 Call to Sacrificial Giving
32:19 Transition to Main Sermon
37:06 What Are You Doing With Your Healing?
44:01 The Immediacy, Instinct, and Urgency of Ministry
52:19 The Investment and Impact of Ministry
1:00:07 The Pearl of Great Price Call
1:06:12 Altar Call and Commitment
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Summary

In this powerful conference sermon, Built to Be Sent, discover why God’s blueprint for your life must never be neglected. Drawing from John 20:21, Pastor challenges believers to hold fast to the ancient landmarks of faith, resist drift, and live sent with boldness and urgency. Learn how the peace of Christ fuels your mission, why relationship with the risen Lord changes everything, and how to guard your calling for future generations.
Whether you’re a pastor, disciple, or new believer, this message will stir your faith and call you to action.
Chapters

0:00 – Introduction: The Southern California wildfire without water
3:55 – Neglecting the blueprint leads to disaster
6:35 – John 20:21 – Peace to you, I send you
9:20 – The peace of salvation in the midst of trials
13:40 – Jesus appears to the fearful disciples
17:35 – Peace as a posture, not a feeling
21:20 – Three essentials for mission: relationship, identity, faith
25:55 – Faith over results: resisting drift from the blueprint
30:35 – Guarding ancient landmarks of the Gospel
34:30 – The drift of Harvard University from its mission
37:50 – Fellowship convictions and generational faithfulness
41:05 – “I also send you” – The Great Commission
44:10 – Living sent with courage and urgency
Show Notes

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In this powerful message from Joshua 6, discover how your words can either lock you into defeat or launch you into victory. Using real-life testimonies, biblical examples, and the unforgettable story of the Jericho walls, this sermon challenges you to silence negativity, speak faith, and trust God for the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. Learn the three battles you must win—mind, faith, and worship—and see how God can turn the impossible into reality when you align your words with His promises.

00:00 – Intro: From Alcatraz to Jericho

03:35 – The Power of Refusing Limits

06:40 – Joshua’s Command: Say Nothing Until the Shout

08:58 – Words of Fear: The 10 Spies’ Evil Report

13:40 – When Fear Drowns Out Faith

17:18 – Identifying Your “Jericho” Obstacles

20:50 – Three Battles You Must Win (Mind, Faith, Worship)

28:15 – Speaking Words of Faith in Impossible Situations

32:40 – Testimonies of Faith and Miracles

38:10 – Jesus Removes the Faithless Before the Miracle

41:20 – Closing Story: The Red Hen and the Egg

42:35 – Prophetic Prayer and Shout for Breakthrough

What do you do when old fears from your past suddenly return? In this powerful sermon, Pastor Rick Martinez shares his personal testimony of how a brain tumor diagnosis brought him to Christ over 40 years ago—and how a recent scare forced him to confront those fears again.

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• Recognize and confront recurring fears

• Address weaknesses and sins you’ve left undealt with

• Finish what God started in your life

• Trust Him to bring you through revisits with greater victoryScripture Reference: Job 3:24–26

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Sacrificial Giving

11:41 The Blueprint of God's Word

12:04 Welcoming the Minister: A New Perspective

13:18 The Importance of the Holy Spirit

14:09 Facing Old Fears and Trials

18:33 Revisiting Old Battles

26:45 Confronting Weaknesses and Flaws

35:01 The Necessity of Revisits in Life

42:11 Revisiting Purpose and Calling

45:26 Confronting Old Fears for Destiny

49:24 The Importance of Response

52:19 Healing Through Revisits

58:43 Invitation to Transformation

Show Notes

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Summary

Eric Liddell shocked the world when he gave up his best Olympic event to honor God’s day. In this powerful sermon from Pastor Adam Dragoon, we learn from 1 Corinthians 9:24–27 that the Christian life is not just about running — it’s about running to win. Discover the disciplines, boundaries, and mindset you need to finish well, avoid disqualification, and hear “Well done” from the Lord.

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7, Colossians 3:16

Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Next Gen Friday

00:53 – Eric Liddell’s Olympic Stand for God

02:20 – Running to Win: 1 Corinthians 9:24–27

03:40 – Somalia Olympic Runner: Not All Compete the Same

05:14 – Marathon Lessons: Who Finishes Well

06:44 – The Reality: Many Run, Not All Win

08:17 – Self-Control: The Athlete’s Secret Weapon

10:25 – Laying Aside Weights and Sin (Hebrews 12:1)

11:22 – Self-Restraint for the Gospel’s Sake

12:46 – Boundaries and Spiritual Survival

13:44 – Discipline or Disqualification

15:08 – Habits Over Feelings

16:10 – Emotional Christianity vs. Steady Faithfulness

17:22 – Prayer: Guarding Against Temptation

18:36 – Letting the Word of Christ Fill You

19:54 – Run With the Runners

20:56 – The Discipline of Church Attendance

22:42 – Faking It vs. Genuine Christianity

23:15 – Perishable Crowns vs. Eternal Rewards

24:42 – Changing Your Pace Through Repentance

25:37 – Finishing Strong Over Sprinting Fast

27:25 – Leaving Nothing on the Table

27:59 – Complete Surrender, Complete Joy

Show Notes

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Summary

In this stirring message from Wayman Wednesday, Pastor Wayman Mitchell calls believers to a life of radical commitment, sacrifice, and sanctification. Using Acts 21 as his primary text, Pastor Mitchell challenges Christians to remove all boundaries in serving God—whether in ministry, outreach, holiness, or personal sacrifice.

With vivid illustrations from military service, missionary work, and scripture, he confronts the modern church’s comfort-driven mindset and calls for a generation willing to say, “Whatever it takes” to fulfill the will of God.

Key Scriptures:

• Acts 21:10–14, 26
• 1 Timothy 1:12
• Jonah 1:1–3
• 2 Corinthians 4:5, 12:15
• Nehemiah 4:13–15
• 1 Thessalonians 4:3–4
• Titus 2:11–12

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Wayman Wednesday on Taking the Land Podcast

01:36 – A Conference Filled with God’s Presence

03:58 – The World’s Mentality: No Longer Worth Fighting For

04:53 – The Church’s Need for Paul’s Spirit

07:10 – Commitment Over Personal Preference

08:35 – Choosing God Over Secular Priorities

10:06 – The Will of the Lord Be Done

12:03 – Lessons from Military Commitment

13:47 – Guerrilla Teams & Outreach Mindset

15:53 – Understanding We Are at War

17:19 – No Excuses: Whatever It Takes

18:51 – Sacrifice: A Lost Word in Today’s Church

20:54 – Paul’s Willingness to Suffer for Christ

23:01 – Examples of “Whatever It Takes” in Scripture

24:43 – Sanctification in a Prophetic Generation

26:20 – Holiness vs. Religious Appearance

27:42 – The Call to Purification and Set-Apart Living

29:52 – Possessing Your Vessel in Honor

31:08 – Avoiding Sinful Entertainment

31:36 – Holiness is for Every Believer

33:39 – Sanctifying the Lord in Your Heart

34:28 – Removing Boundaries in Serving God

35:43 – Whatever It Takes: Even in Giving

36:54 – Consecration in Attitudes and Relationships

38:29 – Reverence in Prayer

39:34 – Biblical Responses to God’s Presence

40:51 – Isaiah’s Vision of the Lord

41:13 – Jacob’s Encounter with God

42:07 – Closing Challenge: Whatever It Takes

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Summary:From a life filled with drugs, gangs, violence, and near-death experiences… to a powerful testimony of salvation and transformation. Pastor Tomas Bueno shares his gripping journey from the streets of Los Angeles, through addiction and gang life, to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything.
Hear how God restored his marriage, delivered him from meth, and called him to pioneer a church in Bellflower, CA.
If you’ve ever wondered if God can reach someone in the deepest darkness—this story is for you.
Chapters:0:00 – Welcome to Testimony Tuesday
1:01 – Meet Pastor Tomas Bueno
2:02 – Growing up in LA & Paramount
5:57 – Violence at Home & Moving to Huntington Beach
10:00 – Teen Years: Drugs & Rebellion
13:53 – First Time Using Meth
16:20 – Meeting His Future Wife at 17
17:40 – Pregnancy & Avoidance
19:08 – Claiming the Gang Life
21:30 – The Night He Got Shot
24:50 – Back to the Streets & Paranoia
26:02 – Reconnecting with His Son’s Mother
28:25 – Deportation & Marriage
30:44 – Still Trapped in Addiction
32:56 – Failed Marriage Counseling Attempts
35:29 – Paranoia, Gang Betrayal & Fear
37:13 – The Grocery Store Encounter with a Christian
40:41 – Breaking Point: Brother Nearly Dies
45:27 – Finding the Church Flyer & Attending Service
47:20 – Reuniting with Gus & The Altar Call
50:27 – God’s Protection from Gang Threats
52:23 – Wife Gets Saved
54:02 – Deliverance from Drugs
56:03 – Restoring Relationships & Raising Kids in Church
59:00 – First Stirring to Preach
1:00:58 – Confirmed Call to Paramount
1:05:29 – Pioneering the Church in Bellflower
1:09:54 – Prayer Requests & Needs
1:11:07 – Closing Remarks
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This Leadership Monday message is a masterclass in real discipleship. Pastor James Martinez and Pastor Joe Campbell open up a powerful dialogue on what it truly takes to raise leaders, build churches, and sustain revival. They expose the myth of social media influence and re-center the focus on character, responsibility, and boots-on-the-ground evangelism. From retaining converts to launching pastors, this is the raw truth every disciple and pastor needs.

00:00 – Intro to Leadership Monday

01:35 – A Year of Spiritual Shift and Fruitfulness

03:15 – The Great Commission: Making Disciples

04:50 – Why Character Must Be Shaped in Community

06:45 – Discipleship Exposes Your Flaws

08:20 – Character Test: Money, Responsibility, Organization

10:30 – The Power of Godly Influence

12:00 – Raising Up Key Couples

14:00 – Discipleship Chains: Generational Transfer

16:00 – Building with Standards and Integrity

18:30 – Can Someone Replace You? That’s Discipleship

20:30 – Ministry Requires Example and People Skills

22:00 – The Social Media Question

25:00 – The Danger of Image Over Substance

26:30 – You Need Converts, Not Just Views

28:00 – Evangelism is Confrontational

30:00 – Boots on the Ground Evangelism

32:00 – Why Retention is Difficult Today

34:00 – Emotional Decisions vs. Real Conversion

36:00 – Real Follow-Up Takes Friendship

38:00 – The Power of Relationship in Retention

40:30 – God Factor + Open Homes = Lasting Fruit

42:30 – Funny Story: Outreach Gone Wrong

44:00 – Closing Charge on Stewardship and Character

46:00 – Final Rebuke: Take Care of What God Has Given You

On this Wayman Wednesday, hear a classic message from Pastor Wayman Mitchell that will stir your soul and challenge your limits. In “The Challenge to Greatness,” Pastor Mitchell preaches from 1 Kings 4:29–34 on how God enlarged Solomon’s heart and gave him supernatural wisdom—not because Solomon wanted fame, but because he wanted to help God’s people.

This sermon challenges every believer to surrender fully to God’s will, embrace self-denial, and believe that God can do “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.”

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro: The Legacy of Wayman Mitchell

1:08 - Christianity: Beyond Natural Ability

2:32 - Solomon’s Heart for God

4:15 - What Do You Want from God?

6:00 - Serving God or Self?

7:40 - Paul’s Conversion: “What do You Want Me to Do?”

10:00 - Largeness of Heart vs Small-Mindedness

11:30 - Submitting to Another Man’s Vision

13:30 - Prioritizing the Kingdom of God

15:00 - Triumphing Over Mediocrity

17:00 - Lifelong Self-Education and Growth

18:50 - Solomon’s Military and Trade Strategy

21:10 - People Skills and Pastoral Wisdom

22:45 - Solomon’s Commerce and the Glory of Israel

24:00 - Jabez: Rising Above a Curse

25:40 - Aholiab & Bezalel: Empowered by God

27:45 - Pastor Mitchell’s Testimony: From a Rock Pile to 88,000 sq. ft.

31:00 - The Garbage Collectors: Jeff Day, Tom Payne & Louis Polino

34:00 - Altar Call: Open Your Heart to God’s Greatness

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