Mission Church

Seeds: How Do We Grow In Faith

Seeds: How to Hear God’s Voice

So many things in life are outside your control—your team losing (looking at you, Cowboys fans), the weather, the chaos of life. But your growth? That’s on you. God wants you to grow, and He’s given you everything you need—you just have to plant the right seeds in the right soil.
 
In this message, Pastor Ezra breaks down the process of growth straight from the words of Jesus. How do you hear God’s voice? How do you know His will for your life? How do you create an environment where faith actually flourishes instead of staying stuck?
 
We’re diving deep into Matthew 13, the Parable of the Sower, where Jesus gives us a roadmap for transformation. The difference between 10X, 30X, and 100X growth isn’t talent, background, or effort—it’s all about the condition of your soil.
 
This sermon will challenge you to:
✔️ Recognize the biases blocking you from hearing God
✔️ Evaluate your busyness and make space for real spiritual growth
✔️ Trust that God is working, even when you can’t see it
 
Your future starts with what you plant today. So the question is—how good is your soil?

Seeds: How To Discover Your Potential

When Forgiveness Feels Impossible

Forgiveness isn’t just a nice idea—it’s non-negotiable for anyone following Jesus. In Matthew 18, Peter tries to impress Jesus with his “generosity” in forgiving up to seven times. Jesus? He flips the script: Seventy times seven. Translation? Stop keeping score. Start canceling debts.
 
🔥 Forgiveness isn’t optional. We love to hold onto offenses, justify our bitterness, and wait for an apology. But Jesus makes it clear—forgiveness isn’t a suggestion; it’s a command.
 
🔥 Your debt was bigger. Jesus tells a parable about a servant who owed the king an impossible debt—$26 billion worth! The king wipes it clean. But instead of showing that same mercy, the servant hunts down someone who owes him pennies in comparison—and throws him in prison.
 
🔥 Unforgiveness holds YOU hostage. We think refusing to forgive gives us power, but it actually traps us. It’s like carrying a maxed-out credit card—the weight of that debt follows you everywhere. Jesus says: Let it go. Cancel it.
 
🔥 Forgiveness isn’t approval—it’s freedom. It doesn’t mean what they did was okay. It means you refuse to let it control you anymore. Some of us are holding onto $15,000 worth of offense, forgetting that God already forgave our $26 billion debt.
 
At Mission Church, we don’t cancel people—we cancel debts. Because forgiven people forgive people. If you’re ready to break free from the weight of unforgiveness and step into the future God has for you, watch now and start canceling the debt today.

Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness

This episode continues our series on the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on the profound quality of faithfulness. We start by revisiting a joyous moment when our high school students led worship, representing the value of youth's involvement in faith.
The discussion takes us into Galatians 5, where the apostle Paul emphasizes letting the Holy Spirit guide our lives, contrasting the conflict between our sinful desires and spiritual aspirations. We explore real-life struggles with temptation and the pursuit of a life guided by the Spirit's peace and joy.
The episode highlights the importance of faithfulness—a deep commitment and integrity despite challenges, illustrated through personal anecdotes and scriptural examples. We reflect on the faithful lives of Simeon and Anna from Luke 2, who exemplified steadfastness in awaiting God's promises.
Through examining God's unwavering faithfulness and His desire for us to embody this trait, the sermon invites listeners to introspect on their lives, encouraging them to embrace faithfulness not from obligation but from a love for God, enhancing personal and communal spiritual growth.

Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

This episode takes you on a journey of discovering the profound impact that peace can have in your life through the insightful exploration of Galatians 5. Pastor Ezra shares personal anecdotes about overcoming challenges like crooked teeth and insecurities, emphasizing God's word as a tool for living in alignment and finding peace.The sermon explores how peace is not only a present from God but also His powerful presence within us, helping us stay grounded even amidst life's chaos and challenges. Ezra offers four secrets to peace, drawn from biblical teachings, encouraging listeners to embrace the fullness of love, joy, peace, patience, and self-control that the Holy Spirit brings.With references to familiar experiences and practical advice, like using the Mission Church app for daily scripture reading, this talk is both relatable and actionable. Listeners are invited to foster peace through forgiveness, community fellowship, and embracing God’s presence while understanding that peace is His plan to work through us, turning us into peacemakers in our everyday lives.

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness + Kindness

Join us in an inspiring episode where we delve into Galatians 5 and explore the profound impact of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Our journey emphasizes the importance of community and relationships as we navigate through one of the most unchurched areas in the country. Discover the fruits of the Spirit, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, and learn how to harness the power of these gifts to transform your life.
We share practical insights on living a fulfilling Christian life, highlighting the distinction between the gifts and the fruits of the Spirit. By examining personal anecdotes and biblical passages, we encourage listeners to embrace God's goodness and kindness, reflecting His virtues in everyday interactions. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth or striving to overcome personal challenges, this episode offers guidance and encouragement for your faith journey.

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Dive into our latest series, "Fruit of the Spirit," as we explore the overflow of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Today, we kick off with an essential and vibrant component of this fruit: Joy. The series, inspired by Galatians 5:22-23, highlights the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit, encompassing love, joy, peace, and other key attributes that are a testament to a life led by the Spirit.

Show Some Love

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, but before you pick a side, let’s talk about something even bigger than the game—love. Not just any love, but the kind of love that changes everything.
 
We throw the word love around a lot—love for our team, love for our friends, love for tacos. But 1 Corinthians 13:1-7lays it out plain and simple: If we don’t love people, nothing else matters. Not our gifts, not our talents, not even our faith.
 
🔥 What good is success without love? You can have the biggest platform, the most powerful voice, and even be the most generous person in the room—but if it’s not fueled by love, it’s just noise.
 
🔥 Love is the measure of real faith. Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s action. It’s patience when you want to snap. It’s kindness when you’d rather be rude. It’s forgiveness instead of holding grudges. It’s not just about what we get—it’s about reflecting God’s love in how we live.
 
🔥 Love is a choice, not a feeling. If we wait until we feel like loving people, we’ll only love the ones who love us back. But Jesus calls us to more than that. When we choose to love, we show that He lives in us.
So how do we show some love? At home. At work. At school. In our church. Every day, in the small things and the big ones. Because at the end of the day, faith, hope, and love remain—but the greatest of these is love.
 
Don’t just hear the word—live it. Watch now and let’s start showing some love!
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