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“My Bride” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 3 | May 3rd, 2026

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In the third week of the Church Unbranded series, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores one of the most intimate and enduring metaphors for the church found in Scripture: The Bride of Christ.

In a culture defined by noise, division, and "hollow philosophies," the church is called to be a people who are deeply united. This message pushes us past our Western consumer mindset—where we "go to" or "attend" church like a gym or a grocery store—and invites us into a love story where we are the beloved people Jesus gave His life for.

 

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Unity vs. Uniformity: A divided culture needs a united church. We don't have to agree on every "non-essential" to be on the same team. As Rupertus Meldenius said: "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty; in all things charity."
  • More Than Real Estate: The church is not a religious institution or a piece of geography; it is a Bride. Paul explains in Ephesians 5 that Christ’s love for the church is the ultimate standard for marriage—a love that is sacrificial, purifying, and refuses to quit.
  • The "Love Story" Arc: The Bible begins with a wedding (Adam and Eve) and ends with a wedding (Jesus and His Church). From Genesis to Revelation, God is pursuing a people to be His own.
  • Loving What Jesus Loves: You cannot claim to love the Groom while despising His Bride. Spiritual maturity is learning to love the church - not because she is perfect, but because she is precious to Jesus.
  • The Unholy Trinity: We are often preoccupied with "Me, Myself, and I." The church re-orients our heads away from the screen and back toward the King, moving us from isolation to community.
  • A New Psalm 23: Pastor Jason shares a sobering "modern version" of Psalm 23 that reveals how "The Screen" has become a shepherd for many, leading to anxiety and distraction rather than peace.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: A Culture Divided vs. A Church United
  • 02:30 – Ephesians 4: Keeping the Unity of the Spirit
  • 05:15 – Unity, Liberty, and Charity: The Watchword of Peacemakers
  • 08:45 – The Metaphor: Moving from "Place" to "People"
  • 12:10 – Ephesians 5: Christ’s Love for the Bride
  • 16:00 – The Profound Mystery: Marriage and the Gospel
  • 19:40 – The Forerunner’s Joy: Why the Bride Belongs to the Groom
  • 23:15 – From Genesis to Revelation: The Wedding Story of History
  • 26:50 – The Flawed Bride: Why Jesus refuses to walk away
  • 30:10 – 25 Years of Marriage: Why you can't love the Man and hate the Wife
  • 34:25 – Reason 1 to be Grateful for the Church: The Church is Present and Visible
  • 37:10 – Reason 2: The Church Embodies Hope and Healing
  • 38:50 – Reason 3: The Church Lifts our Heads from the "Unholy Trinity"
  • 39:40 – The Digital Shepherd: A Modern Re-writing of Psalm 23
  • 40:20 – Closing: Re-orienting to the True Shepherd (Psalm 23)

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Ephesians 4:1-6
  • Ephesians 5:25-27
  • Matthew 19:5
  • Ephesians 5:32
  • John 3:29
  • Matthew 18:3
  • Psalm 23

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“The Temple” | CHURCH UNBRANDED - Week 2 | April 26th, 2026

Monday Apr 27, 2026

Monday Apr 27, 2026

In Week 2 of our Church Unbranded series, we are joined by a special guest and close friend of Bethlehem: Pastor Jason Berry from 12Stone Church. As part of this unique partnership between our two churches, Pastor Jason helps us look past the "brand" on the sign and into the biblical heart of what the church actually is.

While our culture often views church as a place we go, the New Testament describes it as a people we belong to. Specifically, Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 3 that we together are the Temple. This isn't just a metaphor; it is an earth-shattering reality that shifts how we live, work, and relate to God every single day.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • From a Place to a People: Throughout history, God’s desire has always been to dwell with His people. This presence moved from a garden (Eden), to a portable tent (Tabernacle), to a building (Temple), to a Person (Jesus), and finally to a people (us).
  • The Evolution of the "Container": In the Old Testament, God’s presence was restricted—one man, one day a year, in one room. But at the moment of Jesus’ death, the temple veil was torn, granting permanent access to the Father for everyone who bows to Him.
  • The Newborn in the Backseat: Pastor Jason illustrates holiness through a powerful story about driving his newborn son home. We don't drive cautiously because of the "rules," but because of who is in the car. Likewise, we live holy because we are hosting God's presence.
  • Awareness, Reverence, Purpose:
    • Awareness: Realizing God's Spirit is in your midst right now.
    • Reverence: Living with a "holy awe" that changes how we handle our private lives and our words.
    • Purpose: Realizing that wherever your feet are, you are an outpost of the Kingdom.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Lie Detector Video with Pastor Jason Britt & Pastor Jason Berry 
  • 04:35 – Introduction from Pastor Jason Berry
  • 05:11 – Funny Jason Britt Golfing Story 
  • 06:59 – The Heart Behind the Church Unbranded Series 
  • 12:04 – We Are All Under the Name of Jesus
  • 13:34 – The Metaphor to Unpack: The “Church” = The “Temple”
  • 14:16 – Where God’s Presence is, His Purpose is Not Far Behind 
  • 15:44 – Journey from Genesis to Revelation 
  • 26:48 – God’s Central Desire for Us 
  • 27:31 – How the Presence of God Shifted 
  • 28:33 – Driving Story: How Awareness Can Change Everything
  • 32:01 – Awareness Leads to Reverence; Reverence Leads to Purpose 
  • 36:56 – The Problem We See: Cultural Christianity 
  • 39:42 – Where Are We Getting Casual with the Presence of God? 
  • 41:11 – As a Follower of Jesus, You Are on Purpose 
  • 43:48 – Prayer of Blessing

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • 1 Corinthians 3:16-17
    • John 1:14, 2:19
  • Matthew 27:51
  • Revelation 21:22
  • 1 Corinthians 6:18-20
  • 1 Peter 2:4-10
  • Ephesians 2:18-22

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“Here and Now” | CHURCH UNBRANDED Week 1 | April 19th, 2026

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

Tuesday Apr 21, 2026

In this opener of our new series, “Church Unbranded,” Lead Pastor Jason Britt introduces a powerful "grounding technique" for the soul. In a world defined by noise pollution, political division, and constant distraction, we often lose sight of the bigness and beauty of what we are a part of.

Using the Lord’s Prayer as our guide, we discover that the Kingdom of God is not a spiritual metaphor or a "someday" hope—it is a reality happening in the here and now. As citizens of this Kingdom, we are called to be an "outpost of hope" in the middle of a broken world.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Grounding Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer is more than a tradition; it is a way to reconnect to reality when emotions or culture try to pull us away. It reminds us that we are safe, we are here, and God is present.
  • The Doxology of Power: The phrase "For Yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory" was used by the early church to anchor their worship. It shifts our focus from our petitions (asking God) to His praise (honoring the King).
  • A Kingdom, Not a Metaphor: Jesus mentioned the Kingdom over 120 times in the Gospels. If ”your” Jesus only exists to get you to heaven when you die, you are missing the power He wants to establish through you today.
  • The Church as an Outpost: Imagine a remote settlement in a dangerous frontier. That is the Church. We aren't built for comfort; we are a piece of "home" (heaven) planted in hostile ground.
  • The Gates of Hell: When Jesus promised that the "gates of hell" would not overcome His Church, He was standing in Caesarea Philippi—a place of literal pagan debauchery known as the "Gates of Pan." Jesus isn't intimidated by the darkness of our culture; He is the Light that breaks through it.
  • Unity Over Division: A culture that is deeply divided desperately needs a Church that is deeply united. Our mission is to move outward so the Kingdom can move forward.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Heart Behind the “Church Unbranded” Series
  • 03:15 – Video: New Salem Church Baptisms
  • 04:44 – Divided Culture vs. United Church 
  • 07:24 – The Grounding Technique: Reconnecting to the present
  • 10:15 – Praying the Lord's Prayer Together
  • 13:40 – Starting and ending with the Kingdom
  • 17:25 – Dallas Willard: Living a life with God at the center
  • 21:44 – The Point of the Church
  • 23:31 – Me, Myself, and I: Escaping the "Unholy Trinity"
  • 24:20 – What Jesus Can Do FOR You or What He Wants to Do THROUGH You  
  • 26:06 – The Frontier Outpost: Planting hope in hostile territory
  • 27:30 – Caesarea Philippi: Standing at the literal "Gates of Hell"
  • 29:44 – Matthew 16:18 - The Gates of Hell Will Not Overcome
  • 32:29 – God’s Kingdom Shows Up In The Middle of Darkness 
  • 37:16 – The 5 C’s: Identifying your posture toward the Church
  • 44:19 – The 7-Day Challenge: Praying for God’s presence where your feet are planted

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • Matthew 6:9–13
    • 1 Chronicles 29:11
  • John 18:36
  • Matthew 16:18–19

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“God Works” | Dave Edwards | April 12th, 2026

Monday Apr 13, 2026

Monday Apr 13, 2026

In this special standalone message, we are honored to welcome our friend Dave Edwards to Bethlehem Church. In his message, "God Works," Dave explores how God uses the "bitter waters" of our lives to reveal His character and His power.

Drawing from the journey of the Israelites in Exodus 15, Dave breaks down how God transitions us from rescue to renewal. We often want to skip the desert, but it’s in the dry places that we learn God isn't just a bystander—He is an active worker in our hearts. Using the framework of the five key areas where God is constantly moving, this message will help you identify what He is doing in your life right now. As Philippians 2:13 reminds us, "It is God who works in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure."

💡 Key Takeaways: The 5 Areas of God’s Work

  • The Area of Rescue: This is the work of salvation. God doesn't just meet us where we are; He brings us out.
  • The Area of Release: This is the work of forgiveness - letting go of the past so we can walk into the future.
  • The Area of Requirement: This is the work of trust. God provides exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expected.
  • The Area of Refusal: This is the work of surrender - saying "no" to our own way so we can say "yes" to His.
  • The Area of Renewal: This is the work of the Spirit - the process of being made new from the inside out.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: Welcome from Guest Speaker Dave Edwards
  • 00:49 – Survey of Who Is In the Room (Different Generations) 
  • 05:40 – Philippians 2:13: The Thing That Unites Us 
  • 08:12 – Setting Up The 5 Essential Areas God Could Be At Work
  • 09:58 – Area 1: Rescue – The Work of Salvation (Exodus 15:22)
  • 14:21 – Area 2: Release – The Work of Forgiveness (Exodus 15:22)
  • 18:33 – Area 3: Requirement – The Work of Trust (Exodus 15:23) 
  • 26:06 – Area 4: Refusal – The Work of Surrender (Exodus 15:24-25) 
  • 27:26 – Area 5: Renewal – The Work of the Spirit (Exodus 15:26-27)
  • 31:09 – Wherever God is at Work in Your Life is the Finished Work of Jesus
  • 34:38 – God Points to a Tree → The Finished Work of Jesus
  • 35:14 – Prayer - “Apply The Tree To Me” 
  • 36:44 – Closing Prayer 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Exodus 15:22-26
  • Philippians 2:13
  • Psalm 103:1-5
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17

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The Questions the Resurrection Answers | EASTER 2026 | April 5, 2026

Monday Apr 06, 2026

Monday Apr 06, 2026

This Easter at Bethlehem Church, Lead Pastor Jason Britt explores the ultimate turning point in human history: the Resurrection. We often view Easter as a beautiful tradition or a commercialized holiday filled with candy and bunnies, but for the first disciples, it was the definitive answer to the heavy, existential questions that define the human experience. The Resurrection doesn't just provide a happy ending; it provides a new beginning by settling the questions of our purpose, our brokenness, and our future.

If you’ve ever wondered if your life has true meaning, why the world feels so broken, or if there is a peace that can actually sustain you in a world of fear, this message is for you. Discover why a "moderate" interest in Christianity isn't an option and how the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead can give life to your mortal body today.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The First Words of Easter: Whether it was an angel or Jesus Himself, the message was consistent: "Do not be afraid" and "Peace be with you." Jesus meets us in our circumstances with peace before He ever changes them.
  • The Problem of the Heart: We often look for a savior to fix the world "out there,” but the gospel addresses the sin inside us. The heart of the problem is the problem of the human heart.
  • Transformation over Information: Easter isn't a historical fact to be remembered; it is a reality to be lived. There are no shortcuts to transformation—it only comes through the power of the Resurrected King.
  • Infinite Importance: As C. S. Lewis noted, Christianity is either of no importance or of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is "moderately" important.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: Welcome to Easter at Bethlehem Church
  • 01:05 – Let’s Worship Together! 
  • 02:52 – Worship: I Know A Name 
  • 07:25 – Put Yourself In The Scene
  • 12:19 – Worship: The Wonderful Blood 
  • 15:06 – Worship: Jesus Paid It All 
  • 16:15 – Worship: The Blood 
  • 21:42 – Worship: Owe You Praise 
  • 24:14 – Prayer With Pastor Jason 
  • 26:40 – Diving in to the Message
  • 27:49 – Easter Candy Fun Facts 
  • 29:45 – More than a Memory: Why we gather to celebrate a Living Savior
  • 30:15 – Audacious Claims that Jesus Makes 
  • 32:59 – Is the Resurrection a holiday or a reality?
  • 34:43 – What the eyewitnesses saw: Nobody expected an empty tomb
  • 36:51 – The First Words: Why "Do Not Be Afraid" is the message of our time
  • 39:58 – The Four Existential Questions: Why am I here?
  • 41:12 – What’s wrong with the world? The unpopular truth about Sin
  • 42:57 – What’s the solution? How Jesus overcame the world
  • 44:53 – How will this end? Living with an expiration date
  • 48:12 – Life Stories: Information vs. Transformation: The evidence of a changed life
  • 51:55 – The Now Power: The Spirit that lives in you
  • 57:12 – Closing & Easter Prayer
  • 1:02:07 – Worship: Because He Lives 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • John 11:25-26
  • Matthew 28:5-10
  • Mark 16:6
  • Luke 24:36
  • John 20:19-21
  • Romans 8:10-11

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Judas: The Slow Drift to Betrayal | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 3

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

Wednesday Apr 01, 2026

In the week leading up to Easter, we continue our Everyday Disciple series by looking at one of the most infamous names in human history: Judas Iscariot. We often imagine Judas as a visible villain, but the reality is much more unsettling. Judas didn't look like a traitor; he was the trusted treasurer, the straight-laced disciple, and the one the others likely pointed to as a model of stability.

In this message, Executive Pastor Matt Piland explores the "slow drift" of Judas. No one—not even Judas himself—starts their journey with Jesus intending to end it in betrayal. Yet, through small compromises, unchecked greed, and a heart that was "near" Jesus but not "with" Him, Judas committed the ultimate crime. Discover how to identify the signs of drifting in your own life and why the greatest sin isn't an act of failure, but a failure to repent.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Myth of the Monster: Judas didn't wear a black robe; he was highly respected by the other disciples. Sin is often camouflaged by outward "righteousness" and religious activity.
  • The Smokescreen of Moral Outrage: Judas was loudest about "caring for the poor" while quietly stealing from the money bag. We are often most offended by others' sins in the areas where we are quietly drifting ourselves.
  • The Anatomy of the Drift: Drifting doesn't happen in a moment; it happens in a thousand small steps. Unchecked sin eventually leads to a hardened heart and a distorted view of God.
  • Remorse vs. Repentance: Both Peter and Judas failed Jesus. Judas felt remorse and ran from Jesus; Peter felt repentance and ran to Jesus. One believed his guilt was bigger than God’s grace; the other believed God’s grace was bigger than his guilt.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: "Everyday Disciple" Bumper
  • 01:24 – Review: Peter’s Regret and Thomas’s Doubt
  • 02:58 – The Infamy of Judas: Dante’s Inferno and the 9th Circle
  • 04:13 – Matthew 26: The 30 pieces of silver and the kiss
  • 07:45 – The "Trusted" Disciple: Why no one saw the betrayal coming
  • 09:45 – The Treasurer: Why Judas looked more stable than Peter
  • 13:15 – Like Judas, We All Can Drift
  • 15:00 – Mary and Martha (What Judas Thought) in John 12:4-6
  • 17:08 – The Progression of Sin: How the "Slow Drift" works
  • 21:54 – Hebrews 3: Why we need others to yell when we drift
  • 22:47 – The Problem With Unchecked Sin
  • 24:55 – The Problem for Many of Us: We Think We Can Control Sin but We Can’t
  • 27:15 – Jesus Offering Judas a Chance to Repent 
  • 31:01 – Peter vs. Judas: Two paths after the fall (Remorse vs. Repentance)
  • 31:50 – A Moment for Confession: Preparing for Holy Week

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 
  • Matthew 27:3-5
  • Acts 1:18
    • John 13:21-29; 12:4-6
  • Luke 9:1-2
  • Hebrews 3:12-13 
  • 1 John 1:9

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"Why Doubt Isn't the Opposite of Faith" | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 2

Monday Mar 23, 2026

Monday Mar 23, 2026

In Week 2 of our series, Everyday Disciple, Lead Pastor Jason Britt tackles a struggle everyone faces but few Christians want to admit: Doubt. We often label Thomas as "Doubting Thomas," letting one moment of uncertainty define his entire legacy. But the humanity of a disciple shows us that doubt isn't a deal-breaker—it can actually be the doorway to a deeper, more resilient faith.

Whether your doubt is born from intellectual questions or, like Thomas, from "disappointed hope" and situational crisis, Jesus isn't intimidated by your uncertainty. He didn't shame Thomas for wanting proof; He provided His scars. Discover why a faith that has never been tested is a faith that can’t be trusted, and how bringing your questions to Jesus moves your convictions from the "leaves" of public opinion to the "roots" of core belief.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Doubt vs. Disbelief: Disbelief is a heart that refuses to trust; doubt is a mind struggling to reconcile reality with faith. Disbelief is quitting; doubt is questioning.
  • The Source of Doubt: Most doubt is situational, not dispositional. Thomas was fiercely loyal in John 11, but he was "crushed" by the cross in John 20. Our deepest doubts are often born from our deepest disappointments.
  • The "Tree" of Conviction: Not all beliefs function the same way.
    • Public Convictions (Leaves): Beliefs shaped by others; the most fragile.
    • Personal Convictions (Limbs): Personally examined and sturdy.
    • Core Convictions (Roots): Deep beliefs that anchor us when the storm hits.
  • The Goal of Doubt: The goal of an everyday disciple isn’t to avoid doubt, but to let doubt deepen your roots. In the hands of Jesus, doubt won't destroy your faith—it will deepen it.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: "Everyday Disciple" Bumper
  • 01:30 – Recapping the Disciples: Moments of Infamy (Peter, Thomas, Judas)
  • 03:59 – First Date Fails: Why our worst moments shouldn't define us
  • 05:52 – Introducing Thomas: Moving past the "Doubting" label
  • 07:58 – Is doubt a deal-breaker? Why everyone believes something
  • 11:33 – What Thomas had believed
  • 14:15 – Courageous & Loyal Thomas 
  • 15:40 – Disappointed Hope: Faith is often situational
  • 16:34 – Confidence Grows When vs. Doubt Grows When 
  • 18:22 – Faith isn’t the absence of questions - it’s the courage to ask them 
  • 21:09 – There’s More to Thomas than His Doubts 
  • 24:19 – Even the Strongest Believers Can Doubt 
  • 26:40 – Three Levels of Convictions and What It Means 
  • 29:51 – The Tree Illustration: Where Do You Take Your Doubt? 
  • 34:17 – Closing & Ending Prayer with Pastor Jason 
  • 39:53 – Prayer of Blessing with Chevas 

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • John 20:24-29
  • John 11:16
  • John 14:5

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Why Failure Doesn’t Have to Be Final | EVERYDAY DISCIPLE - Week 1

Monday Mar 16, 2026

Monday Mar 16, 2026

Welcome to Week 1 of our new series, Everyday Disciple. Most of us wouldn't describe our daily lives as "extraordinary"—they feel routine, predictable, and very ordinary. Yet, the Gospels show us that Jesus didn't scout the religious elite; He called ordinary, everyday people to rearrange their lives around Him.

In this kickoff message, Lead Pastor Jason Britt looks at the life of Peter—a man defined by his impulsive passion and his infamous failure. We often think being a disciple means having it all together, but disciples aren't perfect people; they are people who are in training. Whether you are dealing with regrets of action, inaction, or reaction, discover why your worst moment doesn't have to be your defining moment. In the hands of Jesus, regret isn't the end of your story—it’s where redemption begins.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • The Definition of a Disciple: A disciple is more than a believer; they are a learner, student, and apprentice. It means moving Jesus from the "sidelines" to the center of every ambition, relationship, and decision.
  • The Anatomy of Regret: Regret is a rational emotion connected to our choices. Whether it's something we did (action), something we missed (inaction), or the way we handled a crisis (reaction), we all carry it.
  • The Prayer of Jesus: Jesus didn’t pray that Peter would never fail; He prayed that Peter’s faith wouldn’t be finished when he failed. Failure is an event, not an identity.
  • From Denial to Boldness: 53 days after Peter denied Jesus to a servant girl, he stood before thousands at Pentecost to declare Jesus as Lord. Grace is the bridge between our worst moment and our greatest mission.

📌 Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Intro: "Everyday Disciple" Bumper
  • 01:00  – Easter Invite from Pastor Jason 
  • 03:23 – Setting up the New Series 
  • 05:32 – What is a Disciple? 
  • 08:28 – Famous vs. Infamous: The moments that define us
  • 10:57 – The Profile of Peter: Fisherman, Impulsive, Confident, and Ordinary
  • 14:29 – Peter’s Plan is Our Plan: Faithfulness 
  • 18:42 – Something We All Face: Regret 
  • 19:25 – Truth About Following Jesus (Being a Disciple) 
  • 21:52 – The Three Types of Regret: Action, Inaction, and Reaction
  • 25:56 – The Race to the Tomb: Why Peter was being outrun by John
  • 28:12 – Jesus' Promise: "When you have turned back..."
  • 30:37 – Your worst moment is not your defining moment
  • 32:15 – Acts 2: The man who denied Jesus now declares Him
  • 34:32 – Not a Redo, but Redemption 
  • 36:15 – What Peter’s Story Actually Is 
  • 39:25 – Closing Prayer: Grace for your everyday regrets

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 
  • Acts 2:14
  • John 21

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"Helping The Next Gen Win" | Guest Speaker: Clay Scroggins

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

It is so much easier to criticize a generation than it is to build one. In this powerful message, guest speaker Clay Scroggins challenges us to move from being critics to "constructors." Looking at the life of Solomon in 2 Chronicles 1, we discover that the greatest gift we can give the next generation isn’t better circumstances—it’s better capacity.

If God gave you a "blank check" and asked what you wanted for the next generation, what would you say? Solomon didn't ask for wealth, fame, or protection; he asked for chokmah—the skill for living. Join us as we explore how to model submission, prioritize skill over status, and introduce the next generation to Jesus, the true and better King who gives wisdom generously to all.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Capacity Over Circumstances: We often try to make life easier for those following us, but wisdom is what allows them to flourish regardless of how hard life gets.
  • Submission is the Start: Wisdom doesn't begin with information; it begins with worship. We inspire wisdom in others by modeling our own dependence on God.
  • Skill vs. Status: In Hebrew, wisdom means "skill." We help the next gen win when we redefine success as how well we serve rather than how high we climb.
  • The Greater Solomon: While Solomon started well and ended tragically, Jesus is the King who is Wisdom personified. He doesn't just give us advice; He gives us a new heart.

📌 Timestamps: 

  • 00:00 – Pastor Jason Introduces Pastor Clay 
  • 02:32 – What Clay Has Learned about the Next Generation 
  • 05:22 – Building a Foundation for the Next Generation 
  • 06:20 – What Do You Want for the Next Generation? 
  • 07:01 – What the Almighty God Says He Wants for the Next Generation 
  • 08:02 – Solomon steps into leadership
  • 10:36 – Circumstances vs. Capacity 
  • 14:22 – TRUTH 1: Teaching submission to the Sovereign Lord
  • 20:57 – Takeaways from 2 Chronicles 1:7-12
  • 24:28 – TRUTH 2: Seeking skill over status
  • 25:21 – Redefining success: Wisdom is skilled living
  • 28:32 – TRUTH 3: Becoming the example, not just the advice
  • 31:54 – What The Next Generation Needs: Men and Women Who Are Willing to Repent
  • 32:50 – Are you Willing to Ask for Wisdom?
  • 33:37 – King Solomon vs. King Jesus (Jesus is the Better King) 
  • 34:33 – The True Call to Help the Next Generation Win
  • 34:55 – Closing Prayer

✝️ Key Scriptures:

  • 2 Chronicles 1:1, 7-12
  • James 1:5
  • 1 Corinthians 1:30

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“Spirit-Filled People” | FAMILIAR STRANGER

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026

Tuesday Mar 03, 2026

In the conclusion of our series, Familiar Stranger, Lead Pastor Jason Britt looks at the birth of the Church in Acts 2. We often entertain ourselves with the "supernatural" on a screen through movies and shows, yet we often struggle to embrace the supernatural reality of the Holy Spirit in our actual lives. If everything about our salvation is supernatural—from the Virgin Birth to the Resurrection—why would we expect to sustain our Christian walk through natural strength alone?

Pastor Jason connects the dots between the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai and the pouring out of the Spirit at Pentecost. While the Law was once written on stone, the Holy Spirit now writes it on our hearts. Being a "Spirit-filled person" isn't about chasing miracles; it’s about a life so marked by Jesus that it can only be explained by His power. When we move from "trying" to "trusting," we become the witnesses God called us to be.

💡 Key Takeaways:

  • Supernatural Sustenance: You cannot live a supernatural life in natural strength. The Holy Spirit is our essential Helper for a life that is distinctly different.
  • Sinai vs. Pentecost: At Sinai, the fire marked a place; at Pentecost, the fire marks a people. The Holy Spirit transforms us from the inside out.
  • The Spirit’s Gaze: The Holy Spirit’s "spotlight ministry" is always to make much of Jesus. A Spirit-filled life is a Jesus-centered life.
  • Obedience Over Readiness: Baptism isn't about having your act together—it is a radical act of personal obedience and a public boast in the work of Christ.

✝️ Key Scriptures:

    • Acts 2:1-41
    • Exodus 19-20 (The Sinai connection)
  • Genesis 11:4 (The Babel connection)

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