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Anything and Everything — Talking To Jesus — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Prayer is not something you have to do, it’s something you get to do.
In our new collection of talks “Talking to Jesus” Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. invites us to increase our connection with Jesus, by speaking to him about “Anything and Everything.”

Intimate and Organic — VOUS Summer Vibes — Judah Smith

You were designed for relationship with Jesus.

In this VOUS Summer Vibes talk, Pastor Judah Smith shares how we can have an intimate and organic relationship with Jesus.

The Compassion Of Christ — VOUS Summer Vibes — Lisa Harper

Oftentimes we believe that we need to be perfect to be loved by God. But when we study the Bible, we learn that God only requires our hearts.

For the Vous Summer Vibes Collection, guest speaker and author, Lisa Harper, reveals to us the Compassion of Christ through various stories of imperfect people made perfect by Jesus Christ.

When we think of God as the all knowing, omnipresent being of the universe we mistakenly assume that we need to be perfect in his presence. But God shows his humble nature through the human form of Jesus Christ. 

No matter where we are on the faith journey, Jesus is compassionate throughout. We can always count on him to be there for us. He takes our imperfections and uses them for his will.

The Genius of Jesus — VOUS Summer Vibes — Erwin McManus

The truth is, our unique genius isn’t just a vague concept. God created us so that genius could be our reality. What’s the evidence for this? Jesus. Jesus came to earth to show us that we too could be fully, beautifully human, not by pushing God away, but by opening our lives to his influence. In the “Summer Vibes” talk, 'The Genius of Jesus' by pastor Erwin Mcmanus, we discover the genius of Jesus is available to all of us, not so that we could avoid messing up, but so that we can become his image bearers of love for others. The most powerful genius is LOVE.

I Remember — VOUS Summer Vibes — Tim Timberlake

Have you ever had the feeling that everyone else around is having their prayer answered, but not you? Often in life we make up our minds around what we believe is the best for us and forget to listen to what God desires. In the “Summer Vibes” talk, “I Remember”, Pastor Tim Timberlake speaks on the importance of creating memories of God’s faithfulness in our lives everyday as reminders of how good God is and also to keep us strong on our journey and purpose.

Just Keep Dipping — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Chances are at one point or another you’ve said, “This is not what I thought.” and bailed out on an idea. But what if God is looking for your faith in the unconventional and persistence in the ordinary to see a miracle through?
In the message, “Just Keep Dipping,” Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. expresses through Naaman’s story how vanity and doubt are obstacles to the breakthrough God has in store for us.
So often, what precedes a miracle is a process. God gives his word as our motivation to step into the process without turning back. Battling back the thoughts of pride that come up to take us off course can be daunting but well worth the effort. Obedience always finds its reward.

Stop Following Your Dreams – Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Sometimes we can be tempted to believe the bigger life gets the better life is. Perhaps this is a mindset that leads to the trap of sacrificing everything for the sake of our dreams. But what is a dream worth?
This independence weekend is earmarked by a talk titled, “Stop Following Your Dreams” where Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. challenges us to rework a dream-chaser mentality into a heart that desires to be in relationship with God above all else.
Although God wants us to enjoy all the good gifts that he has provided for us, he also wants to know if we will place these created things at the center of our lives.  As we go on this faith journey, our faith will be tested. But we can always find the answer when we honor Jesus as more than enough. Remember, the center seat is always meant for the Creator himself.

It’s Gonna Be Alright — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Although there are days of despair and desperation that leave us feeling as if where we are is where we will remain forever, they will not. 
Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr reminds us we can rest assured that regardless of what we may be facing “It’s Gonna Be Alright.” God knows our pain and is ready to shelter us in his arms.
God will turn things around for our favor. In God nothing is impossible. 

Through The Eyes Of A Father — Adrian Molina

Perhaps the clearest image of God we have on earth is that of the father. Jesus sacrificed heaven and descended to be a reflection of the glory of God to his people. As children of God, we too should reflect that light.

 

In this special Father’s Day talk, Pastor Adrian Molina reminds us of how Jesus sees us as his children, “Through the Eyes of a Father”. The powerful relationship between Jesus and his father gives us a clear picture of how Jesus sees us. When we accept salvation, we are invited into sonship. 

 

We can then leverage the relationship between God the Father and Jesus to guide our relationships with anyone entrusted to our care. As extensions of our heavenly Father, we use our unique gifts to draw others closer to him.

I Won't Make It — Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Do you often feel like you won’t make it? We all have seasons so difficult that we believe we will not have the strength to keep going. Everyone feels that way at some point in life, but we need to remind ourselves that every challenge is a preparation for a blessing.

 

In this talk, “I Won’t Make It” Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. shows us that we are made of strengths and weaknesses like King David. All obstacles and pain we endure, are actually training and preparing us for what he has planned. We also see how David brought home and loved someone he was supposed to execute.

 

How was that possible? God sees us no matter where we are, and because of his grace, we have security, restoration, and sonship. When we walk in Christ and community, we are never alone, and we can always make it!