Living Word Family Church Sermon Podcast

Today Pastor Mike shares a heartfelt reminder that we don’t walk this journey alone. Life brings seasons that stretch us, moments that feel heavy, and challenges that test our resolve — but God calls us to keep running with endurance.As a church family, we’re learning to say together: I will not be defeated. I will not quit. Not because we’re strong on our own, but because our lives belong to God, and He gives us purpose that carries us forward.Through Hebrews 12:1 and John 17:1–5, we’re invited to refocus our hearts, remember why we’re here, and trust that God is shaping something meaningful in us as we keep going.

What is the best thing in your life? What is the one thing you lack that would make you happy? What is the best thing you can imagine? The landscape of history, and our lives, is littered with the remnants of shattered dreams and unfulfilled longings. But the problem is usually that we have been pursuing the wrong things. The right thing is surprisingly close to you even now.

As usual, we are beginning the new year with a three week fast! As we take stock of the near future and reflect on the recent past, let's make it our goal during this fast to focus not on what we are laying down, but on what we are leaning into! Let's see this season as a time to feast on God's word and His presence.

As we embark on another new year, we need to learn to recognize the moves and promptings of God. Once we do, how will we choose to respond to them? Our answer to that question will determine our success as stewards of all He has entrusted to us.

During our healing series, we talked a LOT about faith. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus -the incarnation- let's notice how much faith is involved in that; especially that first Christmas...

Some people believe in healing, pray for healing, and "check all the boxes" as it were, yet remain sick or die. Is this evidence that healing is NOT always God's will? What does the word tell us about times when believers are suffering?

"Speak the Word" is a powerful reminder that our words carry weight. Pastor Mike teaches that life and death are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21), and what we confess shapes our future. When we declare God’s Word over our lives, we align ourselves with His promises - even when circumstances don’t seem to change. Drawing from Job 22:28 and James 3:6, this message challenges us to speak life, trust God’s timing, and boldly proclaim His truth.

As we continue to look at how Jesus desires us to receive healing, we cannot ignore what the scriptures say about the power of God's word coming out of OUR mouths!