In this message from the Journey Through Matthew series, Beez the Chaplain teaches through one of the most transformational verses in the Beatitudes:

We live in a world full of options, distractions, pursuits, and substitutes—yet none of them fully satisfy. Using a creative Elden Ring / RPG-style analogy, Beez breaks down how many of us are walking through life with an empty spiritual inventory, trying to fight battles we’re not equipped for.

But Jesus invites us to stop striving, stop earning, and stop settling for spiritual junk food — and instead hunger for Him, because only He can truly satisfy the deep hunger in our soul.

If you've ever felt spiritually empty, burned out, or like you're grinding through life with no breakthrough — this message will help you reset, rest, and refill your spiritual inventory with what actually matters.

📍 Scripture: Matthew 5:6 | Matthew 9:1–8 | John 16:33 | 1 Corinthians 10:13
🎯 Theme: Hunger for righteousness, grace over self-effort, spiritual satisfaction
🙏 Series: Journey Through Matthew

This one’s for the real ones.
Every year, we pause to do something sacred at XP Church—give honor where honor is due. From our pastors and staff to our guild leaders and Discord mods, this is our way of saying: Thank you for building the future of church—for gamers, by gamers.

In this special Hour of Honor, Pastor Souzy drops a heartfelt message about the purpose of the Church and the power of community. If you've ever wondered what XP Church is all about or why it matters, this is the video to watch.

🛡️ This isn’t just a stream—it’s a celebration of every volunteer, every chat mod, every guild leader who’s made XP Church what it is.
🧭 And if you’ve been wondering how to go from watching church to being the church, you’ll want to stick around until the end.

💬 Drop a “thank you” in the comments to someone who’s impacted your XP Church journey.

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to the Hour of Honor
02:20 Honoring Our Church Members
06:55 Celebrating New Members
10:35 Connections Team Shoutout
13:00 Events Team & Game Nights
16:20 Guild Wars 2 & RuneScape Leaders
20:30 Media Team Appreciation
24:00 Discord Bots & Automation
26:40 Saturday Service Volunteers
29:00 Worship & Choir Team
32:00 Women's Ministry Leaders
34:10 Discord Mod Squad Love
37:00 Community Care & Support
39:50 Bible Talk Team
42:15 XP Group Leaders
45:00 Honoring Our Financial Supporters
47:30 Special Honor: Board of Directors
52:10 Honoring Pastor Adam’s Legacy
56:00 Preaching Team Gratitude
58:15 Celebrating Our Staff & Pastors
1:02:10 Final Challenge: Don’t Just Be Blessed—Be a Blessing
1:03:30 Closing Prayer & Honor to God

Welcome to XP Church, the world's first church for gamers! Whether you are looking to explore faith for the first time or grow in your faith, you are welcome here!

If you are looking to connect with our church or if you made a decision to follow Christ, let us know by clicking the link below. We would love to connect and see how we can pray for you, serve you and get you connected with our church!
https://xpchurch.com/connect/

To support this ministry and help us continue to help gamers win together, click here: Through our Website: https://xpchurch.com/give/
Through Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/xpchurchforgamers/tip

You can also listen to an audio version of this message on any podcast platforms!

Check out our Level Up Podcast helping gamers level up in life, faith and leadership:
https://xpchurch.com/podcast/ 

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Get Connected!
Website: https://xpchurch.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/xpchurch
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/xpchurchforgamers
X: https://twitter.com/xpgamerchurch
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gaming/xpchurchforgamers
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xpchurchforgamers
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@xpchurchforgamers

In this message, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Journey Through Matthew series and explores one of the most misunderstood qualities in the Christian faith: meekness. Using a Kingdom Hearts–inspired illustration, Pastor AJ explains that meekness isn't weakness — it's strength under control. The world tells us to power up, fight back, defend ourselves, and chase recognition. But Jesus teaches that true strength comes through humility, surrender, and allowing God to lead. If you've ever struggled with pride, control, anger, or feeling the need to prove yourself, this message will challenge and encourage you.

🔥 Scripture: Matthew 5:5
💬 Key Thought: Meekness unlocks blessing, influence, and inheritance in the Kingdom of God.

 In this heartfelt message from the Journey Through Matthew series, Pastor Nfluence continues through the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:4 — “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Titled “Does the Brokenness Have a Key to Your Heart,” this sermon explores how God uses pain, loss, and even spiritual brokenness to unlock deeper relationship and dependence on Him. Drawing connections to stories like Jeremiah’s lament, Isaiah’s prophecy, and Peter’s redemption, Pastor Nfluence shows that our mourning is not wasted — it’s the very place where God meets us with comfort and healing. If you’ve ever felt distant, hurt, or wondered why God allows pain, this message will remind you that your brokenness can become the very key to your heart’s healing. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:4 | Lamentations 3:21–24 | Isaiah 42:1–4 | Luke 22:54–62 | John 21:15–19 🎯 Themes: Mourning, Comfort, Healing, Repentance, Hope 🙏 Series: Journey Through Matthew 

In this message, Pastor AJ Valdez kicks off a brand-new series — Journey Through Matthew — with a sermon titled “Kingdom Hearts and the War Inside.” Diving into Matthew 5:3, Pastor AJ unpacks Jesus’ words: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Just like in the game Kingdom Hearts, the battle isn’t only out there — it’s happening within. Our hearts are the true battleground where pride, humility, and surrender collide. Through powerful analogies, biblical truth, and real-life application, Pastor AJ challenges us to lay down our pride, embrace humility, and let God reign within. Because the kingdom doesn’t come to the proud — it comes to the humble.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:3
🎮 Theme: Humility, Inner Conflict, The Kingdom Within, Spiritual Growth
🙏 Series: Journey Through Matthew

In this powerful message, Pastor Nfluence continues our Life & Lore of Jesus Series by diving into Matthew 5:1–12, also known as The Beatitudes — one of the greatest sermons ever told.

Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount by redefining what it means to be blessed. In a world that celebrates power, wealth, and status, Jesus declares that true blessing belongs to the humble, the merciful, the pure in heart, and the peacemakers.

Through clear teaching and modern-day examples, Pastor Nfluence helps us see how this sermon still transforms hearts and shapes the way we live today.

📖 Key Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12
🎯 Themes: The Beatitudes, Kingdom Living, True Blessing, The Upside-Down Kingdom
🙌 Series: Life & Lore of Jesus

Is Jesus’ power really over 9,000?
This week, Beez the Chaplain taps into Matthew 4:23–25 and asks: What if Vegeta’s scouter had to read Jesus’ power level? Spoiler: It would break.

Dive into a message that unpacks the healing, holistic, and universal power of Jesus—how it's not just for some, but for everyone. Whether you're fighting emotional burnout, spiritual questions, or just need to know you’re not too far gone, this one’s for you.

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)

0:00 Intro: Power Levels & DBZ
3:12 Over 9000? Jesus' Infinite Power
5:25 Reading Matthew 4:23–25
7:40 Point 1: His Power Over All
12:33 Small vs Severe: Jesus Heals Both
17:45 Surrendering Our “Small” Burdens
20:08 Point 2: His Power In All
24:42 Compartmentalizing Our Trust
27:10 Point 3: His Power For All
30:15 The Gospel is for Everyone
31:10 Final Encouragement & Prayer

Welcome to XP Church, the world's first church for gamers! Whether you are looking to explore faith for the first time or grow in your faith, you are welcome here!

If you are looking to connect with our church or if you made a decision to follow Christ, let us know by clicking the link below. We would love to connect and see how we can pray for you, serve you and get you connected with our church!
https://xpchurch.com/connect/

To support this ministry and help us continue to help gamers win together, click here: Through our Website: https://xpchurch.com/give/
Through Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/xpchurchforgamers/tip

You can also listen to an audio version of this message on any podcast platforms!

Check out our Level Up Podcast helping gamers level up in life, faith and leadership:
https://xpchurch.com/podcast/ 

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Get Connected!
Website: https://xpchurch.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/xpchurch
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/xpchurchforgamers
X: https://twitter.com/xpgamerchurch
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gaming/xpchurchforgamers
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xpchurchforgamers
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@xpchurchforgamers

In this powerful message, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Matthew Series with a sermon called “Jesus’ Raid Team – Will You Join?”
Drawing from Matthew 4 and Luke 5, Pastor AJ compares Jesus’ call to the disciples with the familiar raid invite gamers know so well. Just as fishermen were called to become fishers of men, we too are invited to join God’s ultimate team — to use our gifts, step out from the shore, and build His kingdom together. 💬 Whether you’re a gamer, streamer, or believer looking to go deeper, this message will challenge you to hit ACCEPT on God’s invite and follow Him fully.  📖 Key Scriptures: Matthew 4:18–22 | Luke 5:1–11 | John 1:35–42 

God just opened a door we didn’t see coming. After 11+ years of prayer, vision, and setbacks… the dream of XP Church having a home in a fully gamified LAN center is no longer a dream—it's happening!

In this powerful update, Pastor SouZy shares how XP Church is stepping into a historic partnership with Satellite Gaming in Salem, Oregon. You'll hear the vision, the miracle timing, the wild coffee shop twist, and how YOU can help make the next chapter real.

Plus: a major announcement about Pastor Influence, and how this all connects to XP Church’s 10-year anniversary in 2026.

👇 DROP INTO THE MISSION 👇
🎮 Support Pastor Influence: https://patreon.com/pastorinfluence

📅 Save the date: March 21, 2026 – XP Church 10-Year Celebration!

⏱️ Timestamps (Chapters)

00:00  God’s About to Blow Your Mind
01:30  The Original Vision (11 Years Ago)
05:10  COVID Shut It Down
07:45  A Fresh Start in Oregon
09:10  The Satellite Gaming Connection
12:40 The Land Center Is Real (No Cap)
15:55  Concept Tour: Broadcast Room, LAN Center, Gathering Space
20:45  The Coffee Shop Miracle
22:40  Why We’re Not Jumping In Fully (Yet)
27:30  What It’ll Take to Use the Space Weekly
30:40 A Twist: Satellite Offers a Paid Role
33:00  Pastor Influence's Opportunity
35:20  Why This Matters for XP Church
37:00  Real Stories from Stream Impact
40:30  How You Can Help: Patreon Campaign
43:00  A Call to Build This Together

Welcome to XP Church, the world's first church for gamers! Whether you are looking to explore faith for the first time or grow in your faith, you are welcome here!

If you are looking to connect with our church or if you made a decision to follow Christ, let us know by clicking the link below. We would love to connect and see how we can pray for you, serve you and get you connected with our church!
https://xpchurch.com/connect/

To support this ministry and help us continue to help gamers win together, click here: Through our Website: https://xpchurch.com/give/
Through Paypal: https://streamlabs.com/xpchurchforgamers/tip

You can also listen to an audio version of this message on any podcast platforms!

Check out our Level Up Podcast helping gamers level up in life, faith and leadership:
https://xpchurch.com/podcast/ 

——————

Get Connected!
Website: https://xpchurch.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/xpchurch
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/xpchurchforgamers
X: https://twitter.com/xpgamerchurch
Facebook: https://facebook.com/gaming/xpchurchforgamers
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xpchurchforgamers
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@xpchurchforgamers

 In this sermon, Pastor AJ Valdez continues the Life & Lore of Jesus Series with a powerful word from Matthew 4:12–17. When John the Baptist was imprisoned, Jesus began His public ministry by proclaiming: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This message reminds us that even in the darkest of times, Jesus is the light that breaks through the shadows. If you feel surrounded by darkness, take courage—Jesus is the great light that still breaks the darkness today. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 4:12–17 🎯 Themes: Hope in darkness, repentance, prophecy fulfilled, the kingdom of God.