Posts with the tag “stuck”

Life's struggles often lead us to wrestle with circumstances, but true transformation comes from wrestling with God instead. Through Jacob's story, we discover that wrestling with God involves engaging deeply with Him over our troubles rather than fighting against Him. This divine struggle encompasses three key areas: our repetitive patterns and mindsets, our calling and purpose, and our level of commitment. By shifting our focus from wrestling with problems to wrestling with God, we can find genuine rest and experience transformative growth.  Read More

The message at Mercy City Church emphasized the importance of aligning with God's heart cry to live a purposeful life. The speaker referenced Pastor Mike's previous message on advancing with God's heart cry, using examples from movies like Braveheart. The key points included understanding God's heart for relationships and community, and the need to leave behind personal desires and sins to advance together. The speaker highlighted the importance of building relationships, expecting the unexpected, and seeking God's strategies for victory. The message concluded with a call to action for personal and communal advancement, encouraging connection and purposeful living.  Read More

Pastor Matt discusses the importance of aligning with God's will before accelerating in one's spiritual journey. He references Joshua chapter 5, highlighting the Israelites' transition from the wilderness to the Promised Land, emphasizing the necessity of circumcision as a symbol of covenant and alignment with God. Matt stresses that while miracles are significant, living in the Promised Land requires internal alignment and a commitment to God's promises. He encourages the congregation to embrace community, align their hearts with God, and prepare for a season of accelerated momentum, warning against misinterpreting enemy fear as a cue for action.  Read More

Pastor Matt delivered a sermon emphasizing the importance of training new believers to become spiritual warriors. He highlighted the need to protect and disciple the harvest, urging the congregation to embrace the "valley of decision" rather than avoiding it. Pastor Matt shared personal experiences of feeling stuck and the necessity of vision and faith. He referenced Numbers 16, illustrating the importance of standing in the middle, even amidst division and judgment. The sermon concluded with a call to action for believers to embrace their roles and make a difference in their immediate surroundings.  Read More