Summary: Pastor Mike teaches that every believer has biblical authority to cast out demons, straight from Mark 16:17–18 where Jesus says these signs «will» follow those who believe—including driving out demons. He explains it’s not about personal power or formulas but staying under Jesus' authority while relying fully on the Holy Spirit for...
Summary: Pastor Mike shares the top four reasons why Christians struggle to pray: being offended at God for unanswered prayers, demonic distractions, the flesh’s resistance due to original sin, and simply not planning time for prayer. But the one that shocks most people is the last—he says many don’t pray because they genuinely don’t know how,...
Summary: Pastor Mike addresses the question of whether masturbation is a sin, explaining that the Bible doesn’t explicitly condemn it—no verse directly denounces the act itself, like in the stories of Onan or Jesus' words about lust. But he stresses that it’s almost impossible to separate masturbation from lust, and more importantly, if it’s...
Summary: From the story of the ten lepers in Luke 17, where only one—a Samaritan—returned to thank Jesus after being healed, the preacher emphasizes that gratitude is a deliberate choice of attitude, not dependent on circumstances. While all ten were physically cleansed, only the thankful one received deeper spiritual wholeness («your faith has...
Summary: From the story of the widow in 2 Kings 4 whose small jar of oil miraculously multiplied to pay her debts, the preacher teaches that in times of desperate need, God works through what we already have, requiring our active participation in faith rather than passive waiting. He illustrates this biblical pattern—from David’s sling to the...
Summary: In this 2015 message responding to cultural upheavals like the Caitlyn Jenner transition, the Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage ruling, and Planned Parenthood controversies, the preacher asks «What are we supposed to do?» amid rapid moral decline, using Psalm 11 where David refuses to flee despite threats, affirming that «if the...
Summary: In this message on John 3:16—widely regarded as the greatest verse in the Bible because it contains the greatest news—the preacher highlights its cultural impact through examples like In-N-Out Burger cups, Forever 21 bags, and Tim Tebow’s eye black, emphasizing that its true greatness lies in making God’s love personal. He unpacks the...
Summary: In this teaching from John 16, Jesus explains the Holy Spirit’s vital ministries to believers: as Comforter (Paraclete) who stands beside us, as Convictor who reproves the world concerning sin (rooted in unbelief), righteousness (now revealed through the Spirit since Jesus has ascended), and judgment (because Satan is already defeated),...
Summary: Drawing from Numbers 11 and the Israelites' wilderness experiences, the preacher warns that murmuring and complaining—especially about life’s misfortunes—are serious sins that grieve God and reveal unbelief in the heart, just as they did for Israel. He emphasizes that we actively choose our attitudes in response to adversity, big or...
Summary: In this message from 2 Timothy 2, Paul urges Timothy—and us—to be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus by living with focus and discipline like a faithful teacher, soldier, athlete, and farmer. The preacher stresses avoiding distractions, obeying God’s rules to avoid downfall, and nourishing our own souls first with God’s Word,...
Summary: Using the analogy of abandoned grocery carts, the preacher vividly illustrates that God doesn’t just select believers but fully «checks out"—predestining, adopting, redeeming, and forgiving them completely through Christ’s blood, based on Ephesians 1. He contrasts the pre-salvation state of spiritual deadness and enmity with God to...
Summary: In this hard-hitting sermon on Galatians 6:7, the preacher warns that no one can mock God or escape the law of sowing and reaping—whatever one sows, that will they reap, whether to the flesh (corruption) or to the Spirit (eternal life). He urgently calls for repentance, emphasizing that God’s warnings are loving protections, and...
Summary: Drawing from Nahum 1:7, the preacher stresses that God’s unchanging goodness is a refuge even in dark times when it’s hard to see, set against the backdrop of impending judgment on wicked Nineveh. He encourages believers to embrace God’s goodness by faith, leaning on Him in trouble rather than relying on self-strength, and assures that...
Summary: In this sermon on Acts 12, the preacher highlights how God remains fully in control even in the darkest moments—during suffering, at midnight hours, with weak faith, or when the wicked prosper—using Peter’s miraculous prison escape as the key example. He draws humor and encouragement from details like Peter groggily dressing, the prayer...
Summary: The preacher emphasizes that to overcome fleshly temptations, especially sexual sin, Christians must make absolutely no provision for the flesh, drawing from Romans 13:14 and Jesus' radical words about cutting off offending body parts. He illustrates this with personal stories about chocolate and shares three drastic measures he’s...
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