Mission Church

Family Strong: Parent on Purpose

In this powerful and practical message from our Family Strong series, Pastor Ezra Stanton challenges parents to shift their focus from raising well-behaved kids to raising disciples of Jesus—sons and daughters who know their God-given identity and walk in it.
 
This isn’t a parenting pep talk loaded with pressure or guilt. It’s a call to purpose.
With honest stories, biblical truth, and real-life application, this message breaks down three essential ways to parent with purpose:
1. Dedicate your children to the Lord – More than a moment, it’s a declaration that your home is built on God’s Word.
2. Disciple your children in the Word – Faith is caught before it’s taught. Make it visible. Make it normal. Make it part of everyday life.
3. Discipline your children toward the Lord – Discipline isn’t about punishment. It’s about formation—training your child in truth with grace and consistency.
 
You’ll also hear:
Why your child’s identity must be anchored in Christ, not culture
- The difference between raising rule-followers and Jesus-followers
- Why your kids don’t need perfect parents—they need present, prayerful ones
- How to model repentance, grace, and reconciliation in your home
- How to make spiritual conversations part of your daily rhythm
 
Whether your kids are toddlers, teens, or somewhere in between, this message will equip and encourage you to lead your home with purpose, not perfection.
 
Because your home may be messy—but your mission is clear.
 
Let’s raise disciples. Let’s parent on purpose.

#FamilyStrong: Built to Last

What do you build your life on when the storms come—not if, but when?
In this special 10-year anniversary message, Pastor Ezra Stanton reflects on how Mission Church went from a Bible study in a living room to a church impacting thousands—one decision, one step of obedience, and one secure foundation at a time.
 
As part of our Family Strong series, this message is both a celebration and a challenge: build your life on what lasts. Not on performance, image, or success—but on Jesus Christ, the Cornerstone.
With personal stories (including the time he got left at church as a kid), biblical truth, and practical insight for families, Ezra reminds us:
 
You don’t have to be perfect to be secure—you just have to be His
 
God doesn’t just forgive you—He adopts you, anchors you, and calls you His
Storms will come, but when you’re built on the Rock, you won’t be shaken
The greatest gift you can give your family is a life rooted in Christ
Safe isn’t a place—it’s a person
 
Whether you're a parent trying to lead with intention, a couple navigating chaos, or someone searching for stability in a shifting world—this message is a reminder that you were made to be rooted, not rattled.
And if you’re new to faith? There’s an invitation waiting. You don’t have to earn God’s love—you just have to surrender to it.
 
This is more than a milestone message. It’s a blueprint for a faith, family, and future that lasts.
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#FamilyStrong: Real Talk on Marriage

What do you get when you gather four couples—married anywhere from just a few months to over 50 years—and ask them the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious questions about marriage?
You get this conversation. And you don’t want to miss it.
 
As part of our Family Strong series, we hosted a live Marriage Q&A Panel to help couples of every stage grow stronger together. No filters. No perfect answers. Just wisdom, honesty, and plenty of laughter from real couples who’ve walked through it all—from the newlywed honeymoon highs to the “we might not make it” moments.
In this session, we ask questions like:
 
What’s something marriage taught you that no book or premarital class ever could?
How do you stay emotionally connected when life is loud and chaotic?
What’s the weirdest argument you’ve had? (Spoiler: food and furniture might be involved.)
How do you fight fair—and still like each other afterward?
What role does church and community really play in a healthy marriage?
What does honoring each other actually look like in everyday life?
 
Whether you’re dating, newly married, decades in, or just wanting to invest in your future, this conversation is for you. It’s funny. It’s heartfelt. It’s full of moments that will remind you that you’re not alone—and it’s worth fighting for.
 
Your marriage doesn’t have to be perfect. But it can be strong.
 
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#FamilyStrong - A Culture of Honor

You don’t need a perfect family to have a powerful one. You need a culture of honor.
 
In this foundational message, Pastor Ezra Stanton breaks down what it takes to build a strong, healthy, God-centered home—and the secret isn’t more rules, tighter schedules, or better behavior. It’s honor.
Drawing from Romans 12, Ephesians 6, Proverbs 18, and Genesis 1, this message shows that honor isn’t just a church word—it’s a spiritual thermostat that can change the entire atmosphere of your home.
 
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why humility is the foundation for true honor
- How to spot and stop dishonor before it fractures your family
- Why honor isn’t earned—it’s given
- How to teach your kids (and yourself) to honor up, down, and all around
What the Bible says about honoring in every direction—from your spouse to your siblings, parents, kids, friends, and leaders.
- How honoring God’s order releases His blessing into your relationships
 
This message is packed with honest, practical teaching—from dual climate control in your marriage to building a home where discipline reflects love, not control.
 
If you want a family that doesn’t just survive but flourishes, don’t just talk about honor. Live it.
Whether you're newly married, raising kids, leading a blended family, or navigating adult relationships with your parents or grown children, this message is your reminder: you can’t buy honor, but you can build it.
 
Like, comment, and share if you're ready to shift the culture of your home by choosing the values that reflect the heart of God—starting with honor.

#FamilyStrong: Default or Design - The Truth About Your Family Values

Every family has values—but are yours shaping your home by design… or by default?
 
In this powerful, practical, and vulnerable message, Kendra Stanton unpacks the often unseen forces shaping your family culture. Whether you're a parent, spouse, or single adult leading your life with intention, this message will challenge and encourage you to stop letting chaos, culture, and the pace of life dictate what matters most—and to start defining what your home stands for.
 
Because the truth is: you already have values.
They're not always declared. But they're always demonstrated.
 
You’ll hear:
💬 Why “behavior is a language”—and what it’s saying about your real values
💬 How even your Sunday morning chaos can reveal what’s actually shaping your family
💬 What Scripture teaches about God’s character through values—from Genesis to the Ten Commandments to Deuteronomy
💬 How to spot unspoken, unhealthy values (like performance, fear, or distraction) that might be forming your home
💬 What it looks like to declare, protect, and pass down intentional, Christ-centered values
💬 Why it’s not about perfection—it’s about purpose
 
Kendra reminds us that God doesn't want a polished performance—He wants your heart. And if He has your heart, your habits, rhythms, and family culture will reflect His values.
 
You’ll walk away with clarity, conviction, and a powerful invitation to make this your declaration:
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (Joshua 24:15)
 
📲 Don’t miss the free resource to help you identify and define your family values—it could change your legacy.

#FamilyStrong: Greatness Awaits

You weren’t made to just get by. You weren’t created to barely hang on. You were designed with greatness in your DNA.
 
In this bold and timely message, Pastor Ezra reminds us that true greatness isn’t something you earn—it’s something you inherit.
 
This message is for:
— The man trying to carry it all but secretly wondering if he’s enough
— The woman silently questioning if she’s doing it right
— The husband, the wife, the parent, the believer who feels the pull of pressure, culture, and confusion
Because while the world tells you to perform, hustle, and achieve, God says something radically different:
“Greatness already lives in you.”
 
Why? Because you were made in the image of the Greatest of All Time—God Himself.
In this message, you’ll discover:
🔥 How to stop chasing identity and start living from it
🔥 Why the enemy’s oldest strategy is to confuse who you are
🔥 What a Roman centurion can teach us about spiritual leadership
🔥 Why submitting to God unlocks the authority you were created to walk in
🔥 How being under authority is the key to leading with power
 
Whether you’re a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father, a leader, or just trying to figure out your next step—greatness awaits.
 
Not because you’re perfect. Not because you have it all together.
But because the Spirit of the Living God is in you.
 
Walk in it. Lead with it. Live from it.
 
You don’t have to perform for greatness. You just have to access what’s already yours.

Easter Service: 2025

Seeds: Your Legacy Starts Now

Your Legacy Starts Now: How the Seeds You Plant Today Shape Eternity
What story will your life tell when you're gone? What kind of fruit will still be growing because of the seeds you planted? In the final message of our Seeds series, we’re getting to the heart of it all: legacy.
 
This isn’t just about someday. This is about right now. Every word you speak, every decision you make, every act of faith, love, or generosity—it’s all seed. And the kind of seed you plant today is what people will remember, talk about, and benefit from long after you're gone.
 
In John 15, Jesus, just hours away from the cross, gives His disciples one final instruction: Remain in Me. Why? Because when you're connected to the Vine, your life produces fruit that lasts. Not temporary impact. Not surface-level success. But legacy-level growth.
 
This message will help you: 🌱 Understand the difference between bearing fruit and chasing hype
🌱 Shift from a “right now” mindset to a legacy mindset
🌱 Let God prune what doesn’t serve your purpose
🌱 Stay connected to the Source so you can multiply fruit that outlives you
🌱 Plant seeds today that will shape your children, your grandchildren, and generations to come
 
Your legacy isn't about waiting until the end of your life—it's built day by day, seed by seed.

Seeds: The Power of Multiplication

You don’t need a lot—you just need to start.
 
In this message, we’re diving into the power of multiplication—how God takes what you’re willing to sow and expands it in ways you never imagined. We’ve talked about seeds, soil, and growth. But now we’re talking about impact—because everything healthy multiplies.
 
Through Luke 6 and 2 Corinthians 9, we’re learning that what’s in your heart doesn’t stay hidden—it multiplies. What’s stored up inside of you comes out when life squeezes you. Whether it’s generosity, gratitude, bitterness, or fear—it all grows. And it all spreads.
 
Here’s what we’ll unpack:
• Why generosity isn’t about pressure—it’s about joy (yes, the word hilarious is actually in the Bible!)
• How what you give—your time, energy, money, and love—doesn’t disappear when sown, it multiplies
• Why holding on to what God asked you to sow will lead to stagnation instead of blessing
• How living a generous life makes room for God to do more with your “yes” than you could with your control

Seeds: Transformation from The Inside Out

Not everything that looks like faith is the real thing. In a culture obsessed with appearances and faking it 'til you make it, Jesus offers something radically different: true transformation from the inside out.
In this powerful message from Matthew 13, we explore the parable of the weeds and the wheat—where Jesus draws a startling contrast between what looks good and what actually is good. The difference? The seed.