Mission Church
Welcome to the Mission Church podcast—where faith connects with everyday life. Each week, Pastor Ezra and Kendra Stanton, guest speakers, and Mission Church leaders share messages to inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re exploring faith or looking to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, you’ll find something meaningful here. Join us for live online services every weekend at Mission.live, or download our app to learn more about Jesus and Mission Church.
Episodes

9 hours ago
9 hours ago
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.

6 days ago

7 days ago
7 days ago
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.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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.

Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
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.

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
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.

Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
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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Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Today, we focus on the foundational command given by God since creation: "Be Fruitful and Multiply." We revisit Genesis 35:1-13, where God reaffirms this command to Jacob at Bethel, marking a pivotal moment in Biblical history. Here, Jacob is instructed to rid his household of idols and build an altar to God, setting a profound example of purification and dedication that paves the way for God's blessings.
This message delves deep into Galatians 5:22-23, emphasizing that the Fruit of the Spirit is not a collection of independent attributes but a singular, holistic fruit that encompasses love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are not just virtues to aspire to; they are evidence of a life deeply connected to the Holy Spirit.
We also explore the theme of multiplication, not just in bearing fruit, but in expanding its reach to influence and transform others. This call to multiply underpins the Great Commission and reflects Jesus’s desire for His followers to expand His kingdom actively.
As we embark on this journey through each aspect of the Fruit of the Spirit, starting with love, we invite you to engage deeply, allowing the Holy Spirit to cultivate these qualities in you. This isn’t just about personal growth—it's about preparing to make a significant impact in the world around us, fulfilling God’s original command to be fruitful and multiply.

Friday Feb 07, 2025
Friday Feb 07, 2025
In this powerful message, we dive into the story of David and Goliath to explore how each of us can face, defy, and ultimately defeat the giants in our lives. Giants like economic uncertainty, unexpected breakups, or family challenges may seem insurmountable, but like David, we don’t need traditional armor or weapons to conquer them. Armed with faith, David stepped onto the battlefield with nothing but his sling, a few smooth stones, and unwavering confidence in God’s power.
As David’s encounter with Goliath reveals, giants will try to shake our identity, aiming to weaken our self-worth and security. But David’s trust wasn’t in his strength—it was in God’s history of faithfulness. His boldness came from knowing that God was with him, and his confidence allowed him to see the giant not as unbeatable but as an opportunity to witness God’s victory.
This message invites us to do more than pray against our giants; it challenges us to face them head-on with bold, faith-driven action. It’s a reminder that our battles are God’s battles, and when we trust Him and move forward in faith, no giant can stand. Join us as we look deeper into this story to learn how, through God, we too can stand firm, confident, and victorious over anything that stands in our way.
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Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
ave you ever felt like a fraud, like you didn’t deserve to be where you are? Maybe you’ve thought, "I’m not smart enough, talented enough, or worthy enough." If you can relate, you're not alone. This feeling is known as imposter syndrome, a mindset studied since the 1970s by researchers Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes. They found that even highly accomplished individuals, including those with PhDs, often feel like they’ve fooled others into believing in their abilities.
But here’s the good news: today, we’re going to explore how to overcome imposter syndrome by looking at David’s story from 1 Samuel. David, a young shepherd, didn’t let insecurities or ill-fitting armor hold him back. Instead, he stayed true to who God made him to be—a slinger, not a soldier weighed down by someone else’s armor.
Like David, we’re called to fight our giants in the way God designed us to. We can’t wear someone else’s armor or live out someone else’s identity. When we embrace who we are in Christ, we’re empowered to defeat the giants in our lives—whether it’s imposter syndrome or any other insecurity. Let’s dive into God’s Word today and equip ourselves to fight in the way we were meant to.
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