Influencers OC

The Golden Rule

November 22, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie • Matthew 7

Pete McKenzie emphasized the importance of relationships and the golden rule, urging the audience to treat others as they would like to be treated. He highlighted the need for self-reflection and personal growth through spending time with God, journaling, and meditating. 

Battle Line

November 15, 2024

Pete McKenzie draws parallels between Glenn's story and the story of David and Goliath, highlighting the importance of running to the battle line. Be ready to "run to the battle line" and respond to God's calling.

Challenged

November 8, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

Pete McKenzie emphasized the importance of facing life's challenges with faith and courage, drawing parallels to the biblical story of David and Goliath. He highlighted that true Christian faith is a lifelong journey and that overcoming small battles prepares one for larger ones. McKenzie shared a personal story about his wife's brain tumor diagnosis, stressing the need to run towards, not away from, life's battles. He encouraged the audience to focus on God's solutions rather than the problems, to trust in divine guidance, and to be men of God who fight battles with faith and courage. The message concluded with a call to action for men to stand strong in their faith and support each other.

The Difficulty with Difficulty

November 1, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie • Matthew 7:7–11

Pete McKenzie discusses the inevitability of difficult times and the importance of faith and trust in God. He references Matthew 7:7-11, emphasizing that God is a giver and that life is filled with perplexities and uncertainties. McKenzie shares personal experiences, including the loss of his son Stephen and his wife Susan, to illustrate how faith helps navigate pain and loss. He stresses the need to trust God's plan and be prepared to praise Him in all circumstances, regardless of the outcome. McKenzie encourages a commitment to faith and courage, urging believers to trust in God's sovereignty and peace.

Confessions of a modern day Pharisee

October 25, 2024 • Dave Hess

Inadequate

October 18, 2024

Pete McKenzie emphasized the importance of spiritual health and faith, referencing Matthew 6:30 and the Beatitudes. He discussed the difference between "little faith" and true faith, highlighting that insufficient faith leads to worry and anxiety. McKenzie shared personal anecdotes, including a story about losing a baby and a friend's cancer battle, to illustrate the need for unwavering faith. He encouraged fixing one's eyes on Jesus, trusting in God's sovereignty, and praising Him regardless of circumstances. McKenzie concluded by urging the group to trust God with their anxieties and to glorify Him through their faith.

What do you do more than others?

October 11, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

Pete McKenzie discusses the five pillars: making Jesus Lord of your life, making God's word the final authority, associating with like-minded men, becoming a man of prayer, and giving it away.

Near Death

October 4, 2024 • Barry Whiteside, Chris Real

The uniqueness of being a Christian

September 27, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

Where are the prayer warriors?

September 20, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

A Heavy Message about Grace

September 13, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

Stop beating the horse

September 6, 2024 • Ron Tovar

When does our teaching come true.

Divine Assistance Grace

August 30, 2024 • Ephesians 2:8–9

Take the grace and pass the cannoli Saved by Grace not works otherwise we would be bragging about it. Theology must be grace-saturated. If we are saved by faith, then we are saved not by works but by grace alone (https://www.esv.org/verses/rom.%2011%3a6/)

What is Prayer For?

August 23, 2024 • Michael Low

What is Prayer? What is there about prayer in our lives that we should consider.

I Want What You have

August 16, 2024 • Pastor Pete McKenzie

Our dedication to Christ makes us look like fools.