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1. Your Story Could Change Someone's Life | Dead Man Walking — Pastor Matthew Maiden

   Nov 8, 2026 · 35 min

   What if the most powerful thing you could share with someone isn't a sermon, but your own story? In “Dead Man Walking,” Pastor Matthew Maiden explores the story of Lazarus and the incredible power of a life transformed by Jesus. Just as Lazarus became living evidence of the resurrection, our lives carry a testimony of God's grace, forgiveness, and transforming power. Pastor Matt challenges us to s

2. The Enemy Celebrated Too Soon — Dr. Michael Maiden

   Nov 2, 2026 · 38 min

   What if your greatest failure isn't the end of your story? In “The Enemy Celebrated Too Soon,” Dr. Michael Maiden shares from Judges 16 and the life of Samson, reminding us that even after devastating mistakes, God is still able to restore purpose, strength, and hope. Through Samson's journey, we discover the importance of living with God-given vision, refusing to let failure define our identity,

3. And So He Did | Pastor Candice Maiden

   Oct 26, 2026 · 42 min

   What if the next step in your faith isn't waiting for another word from God, but acting on what He's already said? In “And So He Did,” Pastor Candice Maiden explores the story of Noah and what it means to live with a faith that moves. Through Noah's obedience, we discover why our participation matters, how trusting God requires both action and surrender, and why our obedience can impact generation

4. Stop Letting Your Feelings Define Your Faith | Beyond the Feels — Pastor Justin Hege

   Oct 18, 2026 · 47 min

   What do you do when what you feel doesn't match what God says? In “Beyond the Feels,” Pastor Justin Hege shares why our faith can't depend on our emotions, circumstances, or spiritual experiences alone. Through Scripture, the life of David, and personal stories, he encourages us to become deeply rooted in God's promises, even when life feels uncertain. God's faithfulness doesn't change with our ci

5. Don't Give Up | Dr Michael Maiden

   Oct 12, 2026 · 35 min

   What if you're closer to a breakthrough than you realize? In “Get Your Shout Back,” Dr. Michael Maiden shares from Joshua 6 and the story of Jericho, where God's people continued marching even when nothing appeared to be changing. Through three powerful lessons, Dr. Mike encourages us to persevere in faith, recognize the power of our words, and recover the shout of victory that discouragement may

6. You’re Closer to God Than You Think | Proximity — Pastor Matthew Maiden

   Oct 5, 2026 · 35 min

   What if you stopped trying to get closer to God and realized how close He has already brought you? In “Proximity,” Pastor Matthew Maiden shares how Jesus removed the distance between us and God. Through Christ, we have been brought near, united with Him, and invited to live from relationship instead of religious striving. When we understand that God is already with us, prayer changes. Our response

7. Let God Defend You — Dr. Michael Maiden

   Sep 27, 2026 · 38 min

   Not every battle is yours to fight. When we’re betrayed, criticized, dishonored, or misunderstood, our instinct can be to defend ourselves. But Romans 12 gives us a different response: “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” In “Let God Defend You,” Dr. Michael Maiden shares how to trust God with the battles that don’t belong to us. Through the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail

8. When Obeying God Isn’t Easy | Lowing As They Went — Dr. Michael Maiden

   Sep 20, 2026 · 31 min

   Following God doesn’t always feel easy—but that doesn’t mean you’re going the wrong way. In “Lowing As They Went,” Dr. Michael Maiden draws from 1 Samuel 6, where two cows carry the ark of God back toward Israel. Though they cry out for the calves they’ve left behind, they continue straight down the road. Through this powerful picture, Dr. Mike shares how Jesus transforms us, grace enables us to o

9. What if forgiveness is only the beginning? | Matt Maiden

   Sep 14, 2026 · 35 min

   The blood of Jesus changes everything. In this message, Pastor Matthew Maiden takes us back to Exodus 12 and the Passover Lamb to uncover a deeper picture of what Jesus accomplished through His sacrifice. The blood doesn’t just mean forgiveness. It means freedom. It means victory over sin and death. It means a new life, a new identity, and an inheritance that God has given us through Christ. The q

10. Dustin Bates | Unlock it

    Sep 7, 2026 · 52 min

    What if your faith is the key that unlocks what God wants to do? In “Unlock It,” Dustin Bates teaches from Mark 6 about the power of faith and the danger of becoming familiar with God. Faith isn’t reactive—it goes first. It believes God’s Word before there is evidence, takes Him at His Word, and keeps believing when circumstances say otherwise. Whether you’re believing for healing, restoration, a

11. God Encounters: Everything Changes When God's People Pray

    Aug 30, 2026 · 34 min

    Prayer is more than asking God for help—it changes us, strengthens us, and invites the power of God into impossible situations. In the final message of the God Encounters series, we look at Acts 4 and discover what happened when the early church prayed in the middle of opposition. The place was shaken, believers were filled with the Holy Spirit, boldness was released, and the church was united in

12. What Happens When You Get in God's Word? | God Encounters Part 3

    Aug 24, 2026 · 45 min

    What if the way you encounter God is closer than you think?   In Part 3 of the God Encounters series, we journey with two disciples on the road to Emmaus and discover what happens when Jesus opens the Scriptures to us. They didn't recognize Jesus as He walked beside them, but as He opened God's Word, their understanding changed, their eyes were opened, and their hearts began to burn.   Pastor Geor

13. If the devil can’t stop your worship, he can’t stop your breakthrough | Dr Michael Maiden | God Encounters

    Aug 16, 2026 · 33 min

    What do you do when you're trusting God, but everything around you seems to be going wrong? In Part 2 of our God Encounters series, we look at the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 and discover the power of worship in the middle of pressure, pain, and uncertainty. Even after being beaten and thrown into prison, Paul and Silas chose to pray and worship God—and their worship became the doorway to a

14. Get up and Go! | Pastor Matthew Maiden

    Aug 10, 2026 · 36 min

    What’s keeping you from moving forward? In this powerful message, Pastor Matt Maiden challenges us to stop looking back and start moving toward what God has ahead. Through Scripture and stories from the Bible, we’re reminded that our past doesn’t define our future, our failures don’t disqualify us, and God still has a race for us to run. God has called you, equipped you, and given you purpose. But

15. What Happens When You Truly Encounter God? | Dr Michael Maiden | God Encounters (Part 1)

    Aug 2, 2026 · 35 min

    Every life-changing encounter with God begins with a heart that seeks Him. Through the story of Zacchaeus, this message explores what it means to pursue Jesus, respond to His invitation, and experience the transformation that comes from His presence. Be encouraged to stay spiritually hungry and discover how God meets those who seek Him.

16. Why We Miss What God Is Doing? | Vision | Dr Michael Maiden

    Jul 26, 2026 · 44 min

    What if the answer you've been praying for is already right in front of you? In the final message of our Vision series, discover how Jesus calls us to lift our eyes, recognize what God is already doing, and live with the joy of His promises before they become reality. When God gives vision, He changes the way we see people, opportunities, and our future. If you've ever felt like you're waiting on

17. Launching Pad | Pastor Matthew Maiden

    Jul 22, 2026 · 30 min

    God never intended for His people to simply attend church—He calls us to be equipped and sent. In this message, Pastor Matt Maiden explores how every believer has a God-given mission and how a personal encounter with Jesus becomes the launching point for a life of purpose. Be encouraged to say, "Here am I, send me," and discover what it means to live on mission every day.

18. Vision: Seeing Beyond What You See | Dr Michael Maiden

    Jul 12, 2026 · 34 min

    Sometimes the biggest battle isn't what's happening around you—it's what you're able to see. In Week 2 of our Vision series, discover how God opens our spiritual eyes to see beyond fear, recognize His presence, and walk by faith instead of circumstances. Through the story of Elisha, Pastor George reminds us that God is always at work, even when we can't see it, and that there are always more for u

19. Vision| Discovering God's Plan for Your Life | Dr Michael Maiden

    Jul 6, 2026 · 43 min

    God has a vision for every season of your life. In this opening message of our Vision series, learn how God reveals His purpose, helps you understand your identity in Christ, and invites you to live from the inheritance and authority He's already given you. This message will encourage you to see your life through God's perspective and step confidently into His calling.

20. Mirror Mirror on the Wall | Dr Michael Maiden

    Jun 30, 2026 · 29 min