You think your influence is fading. God says it’s forming.

When my 10-year-old son told me “no,” I realized something: My influence was smaller than I thought… and greater than I knew.

Influence changes as people grow. Authority shifts. Capacity expands. But hope? Hope speaks anyway.

In this message from 1 Peter 3:14–18 and 2 Timothy 4:2, we discover what it means to live ready — even when we feel unready — and how our struggles may carry more influence than our successes ever could.

In a culture that panics, rages, and retreats… what would it look like to be a church that speaks with hope?

• Why your struggles may impact people more than your wins

• How to be ready “in season and out of season”

• The three lies we believe:

  • I’m not from here

  • I’m not doing well

  • I’m not ready for this

• How context determines content

• Why gentleness + courage is the mark of real influence

• How to speak up when fear tells you to shut up

Imagine a church: • That doesn’t panic • That doesn’t rage • That doesn’t retreat • That speaks with hope

Jesus, help us speak up when fear tells us to stay silent.

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What if real change doesn’t come from trying harder—but from loving differently?

In Psalm 1, we’re invited into a life of blessing, stability, and fruitfulness—not through quick fixes, but through delight and meditation on God’s Word. Transformation happens when daily discipline and deep desire align with the Divine.

This message explores how spiritual formation works over time, why what you love shapes who you become, and how meditating on Scripture leads to a life that bears fruit in every season.

Key Takeaways:

• Why delight always comes before obedience

• How meditation shapes your loves (even like a song stuck in your head 🎶)

• The difference between drifting and being deeply rooted

• Why change is a long obedience in the same direction

• How the fruit of the Spirit grows naturally from a rooted life

If you’re longing for real spiritual change—not hype, but depth—this message is for you.

There’s a difference between being around Jesus… and being aware like Jesus.

In Mark 5, a desperate father begs Jesus to hurry—his daughter is dying. A crowd presses in. Then Jesus stops and asks a wild question: “Who touched me?” In the chaos, the disciples think it’s pointless… but Jesus is doing something deeper: noticing the one, restoring the forgotten, and showing us what real, awe-filled worship looks like.

This message will help you see how an awestruck encounter with God doesn’t make you less aware of people—it makes you more aware. More responsible. More loving. More present. And it will challenge you with a powerful truth: your intention isn’t enough—love requires awareness.

• Why Jesus pauses when everyone else says “keep moving”

• How worship should shape the way we love our neighbor

• The difference between impact vs. intention

• 3 life-changing principles for relationships and spiritual growth:

  • I’m responsible for my actions

  • I’m not responsible for someone’s response

  • Love compels me to be aware

• Why Jesus made one miracle public and kept another private

• How walking with Jesus helps you notice people you used to miss

If you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or like life is moving too fast—this is an invitation to slow down and let Jesus reshape your awareness.

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