Ever wondered why Paul and Silas were singing in prison at midnight? 🎵

In this special Christmas episode recorded live at House Church, we dive into Acts 16 and discover the real power behind worship—it’s not about the words we sing, but WHO we’re singing to.

When you’re wrongfully accused, mistreated, or stuck in a situation you didn’t create, what’s your first response? Payback or praise? Paul and Silas chose praise, and it literally shook the prison walls.

This message will challenge you to: ✨ Understand the true source of power in worship ✨ Choose praise over payback when you’re persecuted ✨ Sing through your problems—even when it looks crazy

Key Takeaway: True praise comes from a changed perspective. Jesus took our prison on the cross to set us free. When you remember that, no earthly chain can really hold you.

After the Amen Question: What problems in your life do you need to sing through?

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That feeling when something small seems like no big deal? Like skipping your quiet time just this once, or that harmless compromise you keep making?

In this episode, I’m preaching through Matthew 27:1-10, examining how Judas’s betrayal of Jesus didn’t start with thirty pieces of silver—it started way smaller than that. Just like American Airlines Flight 191 didn’t crash because of one catastrophic failure, but because of one tiny bolt that nobody checked.

Here’s the beautiful truth: if small compromises lead to big consequences, then small acts of faithfulness lead to big kingdom impact. Jesus himself only ministered for three years within a thirty mile radius of his hometown, yet his obedience brought salvation to the world.

What you’ll learn:

* The difference between remorse and repentance (and why it matters)

* How the Sanhedrin’s “small” unfaithfulness led to catastrophic consequences

* Why the ordinary, mundane things in your life matter more than you think

* Practical steps to check the “bolts” in your life before they lead to disaster

Key Question: What is the bolt you need to check today?

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 27:1-10

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The Rich Young Ruler: What Are You Holding Onto?

We all have something we’re clutching that we don’t want to let go of. In this episode, we break down the story of the rich young ruler from Mark 10 and explore what it really means to surrender to Christ.

A young man runs to Jesus asking, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He’s moral, religious, and doing everything right. But Jesus looks at him with love and puts his finger on the one thing standing between him and the kingdom—his wealth. The man walks away sad.

Using the illustration of a monkey trap, we unpack how we’re just like this young ruler. We hold onto things (wealth, status, comfort, acceptance, desire) thinking they’ll save us, when Jesus is calling us to simply let go and experience the freedom that’s already ours in Him.

Key Points:

* Why Jesus challenges our self-righteousness

* The one thing we all lack: faith

* How idols are good things that become ultimate things

* Why surrender is easier when we see what Christ did for us

* What it means that eternal life starts now, not later

This isn’t just about rich people—it’s about all of us and what we’re trusting in for salvation, security, and satisfaction.

After the Amen segment: We share what we’re personally holding onto and challenge you to identify yours.

💬 COMMENT BELOW: What is something you’re holding onto that you need to surrender?

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