Unscripted
Daniel 1:1-2 - Letting Go
April 8, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Daniel 1:1–2
Most people are working hard to control various aspects of their lives, but is that the best pathway to joy, peace, and contentment? Or is it possible the way to find peace in life is through surrender to God, rather than controlling everything ourselves? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss what life can be like when we give control over to God.
Which Jesus Do You Want?
March 25, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Luke 19:29–44
WHICH JESUS DO YOU WANT? Might sound like a strange question, but it applies. There are many different versions of Jesus out there, and if we’re not careful, we might find we have chosen the wrong Jesus. In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss the first PALM SUNDAY and how many people chose the wrong Jesus.
Ephesians 6:15-16 - The Gospel and Faith
February 12, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Evan Johnson • Ephesians 6:15–16
If you’ve ever slipped and had a bad fall, then you know the importance of having shoes that have good tread. Did you know we are encouraged to have good shoes in our Christian lives? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we continue our discussion about the armor of God as we discuss shoes and shields.
Ephesians 6:12 - Identify the Enemy
January 29, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Ephesians 6:12
God’s word tells us to fight the good fight of faith. However, there are many peace-loving Christians who don’t want to fight. As Christians, do we have a choice in the matter, or is it inevitable that we will have to fight an enemy? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss who our enemy is, why he is our enemy, and the need we have to be prepared to face times of battle as we walk with God.
Fighting From Victory - Ephesians 6:10-12
January 22, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Ephesians 6:10–12
There have been many movies that depict demonic and satanic attacks on people. Is that a real thing that happens, or is that just a way to sell movie tickets? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we begin to dig into what God’s word has to say about fighting spiritual battles.
Vision 2024
January 15, 2024 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Isaiah 43:19
It’s important for a church (a group of people following the Lord together) to have vision for where they are headed as a group, a fellowship, a church. In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss how God gives vision for a church, and specifically the vision God has given Pastor Nate for our church, Mountain Life Calvary Chapel.
Worth the Wait
December 18, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Evan Johnson • Luke 2:36–38
Most people get frustrated when they have to wait on hold on the phone. Well how do you feel when you God says to you, "JUST WAIT." Believe it or not, there are times in life when waiting is the best thing for us. But I don’t know if it makes it any easier. On this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss the times in life when God calls us to… WAIT.
Come Let Us Adore Him
December 11, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Matthew 2:1–12
If you’ve ever seen a nativity scene, then you’ve probably seen the 3 wise men portrayed as being at the birth of Jesus. But is that really how it happened? Who were these guys? Where did they come from? Why did they want to see Jesus? And, when did they show up? These and other questions are discussed in this episode of UNSCRIPTED.
As Unto the Lord
December 4, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Ephesians 6:5–9
Most people spend at least half of their life at their place of work. How should we, as Christians, approach this half of our life at work? Should we love our job or just endure it? Should we work hard, even if our boss is mean to us? And what if you are the boss at your place of work… how should you interact with, and treat your employees as a Christian boss? These are some of the questions we will tackle today in this episode of UNSCRIPTED.
Kids, Parents, and Our Heavenly Father
November 27, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Ephesians 6:1–4
The journey of parenting starts off with lots of excitement, but along the way, parenting can become quite a challenge. And what about being a child? That’s not the easiest job either! In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss what God’s word has to teach us about the parent/child relationship.
Dating, Marriage, and Romantic Relationships
November 13, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree
What does the Bible have to say about dating? That’s a question pastors are often asked, and the answer is almost always the same… "Not Much." In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we look at what God’s word has to offer us in the world of dating, marriage, and romantic relationships.
Relationship Goals - Singular Focus
November 6, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • 1 Corinthians 7:7–9, 2 Peter 1:3, 1 Corinthians 7:32–35
Which is better… to be single, or to be married. Often, single people feel that getting married would bring fulfillment into their life. But is it possible to be content, even if you are single? And is it even possible that being single is BETTER? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss being a single Christian and the contentment that can be found in this situation of life.
Ephesians 5:21 - I Am Second
October 30, 2023 • Pastor Nate Morris, Pastor Paul Hammontree • Ephesians 5:21
SUBMIT! That’s a command most of us don’t want to hear. But is it possible for us to see submission as a positive rather than a negative thing? In this episode of UNSCRIPTED we discuss the scriptural charge to submit to one another in love for one another, and as an act of worship to God, and how when it’s done correctly, with the right motivation, submission actually becomes something we enjoy doing.