What happens when we truly see the Lord?

In this message from Isaiah 6:1–13, Pastor John Mix explores the life-changing vision that transformed the prophet Isaiah. In the wake of King Uzziah's death, Isaiah's focus shifted from an earthly throne to the heavenly throne, where he encountered the holiness and majesty of God. That encounter forever changed the way he viewed God, himself, and the world around him.

Through The Three Looks of Isaiah, discover how every believer is called to:

• Take an Upward Look – See the holiness, majesty, and greatness of God.
• Take an Inward Look – Recognize our own sinfulness and our need for God's cleansing and grace.
• Take an Outward Look – See a world in need of the Gospel and respond to God's call with willing obedience.

When Isaiah saw the Lord, his response was one of humility, surrender, and service. His example reminds us that a fresh vision of God changes our priorities, deepens our worship, and compels us to faithfully serve wherever God calls.

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1–13

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Jesus declared to His followers, "Ye are the salt of the earth." The question isn't whether believers are salt—it's whether we've lost our spiritual savor.

In this message, Pastor John Mix examines Matthew 5:13 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, showing how God calls His people to make a difference in a world that desperately needs the truth of the Gospel.

Rather than focusing on changing society first, this message challenges every believer to pursue personal revival by embracing five biblical characteristics of a spiritually "salty" Christian.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What it means to be the salt of the earth
• Why identifying with Christ goes beyond simply wearing the Christian label
• How humility opens the door for God's grace
• Why a vibrant prayer life is essential for spiritual strength
• What it means to seek God's face instead of merely His blessings
• How repentance restores fellowship with God and prepares the heart for revival

The message concludes with a searching challenge:

Don't ask, "How salty is America?" Ask, "How salty am I?"

When God's people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways, He promises to hear, forgive, and heal. Revival doesn't begin in government or culture—it begins in the hearts of God's people.

Scripture: Matthew 5:13; 2 Chronicles 7:14

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Living faithfully for Christ doesn’t happen by accident.

In this special message, guest preacher Pastor Joseph Schmidley opens Colossians 3:1–4 and challenges us to examine where our attention, priorities, and affections are truly focused.

Spiritual drift rarely begins with a deliberate decision to walk away from God. More often, it happens gradually as the distractions, responsibilities, and priorities of everyday life begin to pull our focus away from Christ.

Pastor Schmidley challenges believers to seek those things which are above, intentionally set our affection on Christ, and remember that following Him is not simply another part of life—Christ is our life.

In this message:

• Learn how spiritual drift happens over time
• Discover why living for Christ requires intentional daily choices
• Consider what it means to set your affection on things above
• See the difference between relationship with Christ and empty religion
• Learn how earthly responsibilities can become earthly obsessions
• Be challenged to make Christ the center of every area of life

One question from the message provides a powerful test for our worries, priorities, and decisions:

“Will this matter when Christ appears?”

Instead of simply trying harder, Pastor Schmidley encourages us to look higher—to Christ and allow Him to continually transform our lives.

Scripture: Colossians 3:1–4

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