July 24, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Galatians 2:1–16, Romans 14:1–21, John 10:10, Galatians 1:13–17, Colossians 2:9–10
Discover the transformative power of the book of Galatians as it guides you from foundational truth to practical living. This sermon is a must-watch for long-time Christians who might find themselves slipping into wrong habits, traditions, and self-effort. We often wrongly believe that what we do determines what we receive from God. However, faith in Jesus is all you need for salvation and His free gift of grace and righteousness. Yet, many find themselves burdened by church-imposed obligations, thinking they must earn God's favor through their actions. Paul teaches that you cannot live in both systems—Christ and law. You'll learn why trying to gain God's blessings through your behavior can rob you of joy. Embrace the abundant life Christ offers as a free gift, and understand that true victory comes from a revelation of Christ within you, not just knowing more about Him.
Learn why you don’t need to seek external sources for fulfillment; the fullness of God dwells in you. Accepting this truth is your starting point. Paul and Titus lived in this freedom, and you can too, without being bound by legalism. When Christ lives through you, you respond to others with love, not judgment. Experience real liberty and the conviction to stand firm in your beliefs amidst societal pressures. Learn from Timothy's example—minister with love, not out of fear or pressure. Understand that grace is a free gift, meant to produce ease and rest in your life. Don’t frustrate grace by trying to earn what God has already freely given. Let grace have full reign in your life and see God's purpose fulfilled.
Galatians 1: From Law to Grace
July 17, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • John 1:14–17, Acts 26:10–18, Galatians 1, Galatians 5:1–2, Galatians 5:13–14
In "Galatians 1: From Law to Grace," Pastor Mark explores the powerful transformation of Saul to Paul and the Gospel of Grace. We uncover the profound truth that Jesus came to fill us with the Spirit of God. Imagine a life led, guided, and empowered by Him, free from the constraints of religious law and tradition. The body of Christ today faces similar struggles as the early churches Paul addressed. Despite attending church, many aren't experiencing the true power, freedom, and life that God offers.
Galatians 1:6 and John 1:14 remind us that the true gospel is one of grace—God’s unearned favor and love. Before Jesus, people sought God's blessing through sacrifices and strict adherence to the law, which dominated their consciousness and traditions. But Jesus brought a radical change, offering grace freely with the demonstration of transforming Paul from a zealous persecutor to a proclaimer of grace.
Paul's revelation of grace, despite not walking with Jesus, underscores the transformative power of the Spirit. He teaches us that living to gain favor from God leads to judgment and comparison, while understanding grace brings true freedom and joy. Religion may scorn this joy, but grace enables a deeper, more authentic experience of God.
For those facing persecution or opposition, remember that it's often the Spirit working within others that stirs their anger. Continue to love and minister to them, and watch Jesus transform their lives.
The gospel is simple: forgiveness and grace are already given. Christ within you is the hope of glory, a journey of discovering Jesus in you. Embrace this truth and experience the life-changing power of God's grace today.
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Galatians: Healing Consciousness
July 10, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • 2 Corinthians 3:7–8, Colossians 3:1–10, Ephesians 2:1–5, John 3:13, Galatians 1:15–16
In “Galatians: Healing Consciousness,” Pastor Mark emphasizes the crucial role of a daily walk with the Holy Spirit, who unveils the unique gifts and callings within you. Learn how to align your thoughts with spiritual truths, which will encourage you to embrace a life of faith and spiritual awareness.
Learn that God's love for you is immense and personal. Embrace His Spirit, walk in His path, and experience the fullness of life He has prepared for you. Imagine yourself free from sickness, pain, and the curse through Jesus Christ, and tap into Heaven’s resource He has placed within you. Realize the power of the new covenant and God's life within you, and let God's transformative love provide healing and blessings in your life.
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Galatians 1: Be Free
July 3, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • 2 Peter 1:2–4, Galatians 1:1–5, Galatians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 7:20–22, 2 Corinthians 3:17–18
In “Galatians 1: Be Free," Pastor Mark begins a verse-by-verse teaching through Galatians. Uncovering the revelation of righteousness, freedom, and liberty that not only affects your eternal life but also what you experience today!
Stay in the liberty of Christ to continuously receive from God. Understand the difference between mercy and grace, and embrace the favor and blessing God has given you. Believe in your righteousness through Christ, and live a holy life with that mindset. Jesus has brought us into perfect union with God, removing all separation and condemnation. He came to deliver us from sin and the evils of this age, impacting our lives here and now. Experience an overflow of grace and peace by deepening your knowledge of God and Jesus.
Experience freedom where your situation doesn’t dictate your joy or praise. Your reaction in difficult times can be a testimony to others, transforming lives through love and worship. Let God inhabit your praises, not your complaints. Your environment reflects what you pour out.
Despite hardships, we can grow in our faith and praise God like the disciples did through intense persecution. Remember, you are the Lord’s freed man with favor and divine promotion. Only you can hinder God's plan for your life.
Wisdom for a Sticky Situation
June 26, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Matthew 5:23–24, Luke 4:18, 2 Corinthians 9:6–8, Proverbs 4:20–23, Matthew 5:38–45
What do you do when someone is trying to manipulate you and taking advantage of your generosity? How do you represent Jesus in a situation where you are being mistreated? What if your generosity isn’t reciprocated or acknowledged while trying to maintain a generous heart? In “Wisdom for a Sticky Situation,” Pastor Mark dives into scripture and provides wisdom for a real-life issue from a church member.
Learn how to prosper in your soul by living by the spirit and not by your emotions. If your emotions aren’t aligned with God’s Word, you will not tap into the joy and peace that abiding in Him provides, and your relationships will suffer. You will never truly enjoy life and be free if you’re holding onto unforgiveness and bitterness.
Everything in the Kingdom of God starts with your heart, not your actions. As Proverbs 4:20–23 emphasizes, your heart determines your influence and how you live. What looks like a loss in the natural world isn't the case for God. He provides sufficiency and wisdom beyond natural circumstances, turning situations around if you keep your heart free from offense and bitterness.
Exploring Matthew 5:38–45, we discuss the royal law of love. Jesus prioritizes relationships and loving people above all else. Adopting a kingdom mindset means recognizing that God has you taken care of, freeing you from the need for others' approval. Jesus' example of unconditional love, even towards Judas, shows us how to live with abundant provision and love.
We learn that the blood of Jesus is sufficient to forgive everyone, encouraging us to see others as Jesus does. As children of God, we are called to go beyond the bare minimum, imitating our Father’s generosity and love.
Reflecting on Colossians 2:10, we understand that our identity and value come from God, not from others' actions. This security allows us to love others without needing their validation. This mindset opens new opportunities and aligns our plans with God's dreams for our lives.
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Supply & Demand
June 19, 2024 • Keith Thomas, Randall Barrington • Matthew 6:25–34, Ephesians 4:17–18, Philemon 6, Psalm 23, Psalm 91:1–13
In “Supply & Demand,” Keith Thomas and Randall Barrington teach on the transformative truth that God's supply always exceeds the world's demand. They explore how the Kingdom of God operates under the principle of abundant supply, in contrast to the economy of demand that governs the world.
Key Points:
- Understand that God's supply is always present, and it is always more than the demand.
- Recognize that supply starts from within you, through the grace and power of God.
- Learn to adopt the language of the Kingdom,
- Discover the secret to living in the overflow of God's provision by seeking His Kingdom first.
- Understand how to acknowledge and allow the good things God has deposited within you.
- Explore the benefits of the cross and the peace that comes from being in union with Christ.
- Cultivate a mindset of abundance and defeat the fear that holds you back.
- Forsake unrighteous thinking and embrace the truth of your righteous standing in Christ.
- Understand that faith is great confidence in the Father's willingness and ability, while fear is great confidence in Satan's willingness and ability.
Unlock the fullness of God's supply in your life and experience the freedom and provision that comes from walking in His grace. Dive into this transformative message and let it empower you to thrive in the Kingdom of God.
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Supernatural Intelligence
June 12, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Psalm 1:1–2, Romans 12:2, Romans 6:11, 1 Corinthians 2:9–10, John 14
In “Supernatural Intelligence,” Pastor Mark leads us through a meditation on God's Word and teaches how to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal messages to us. Meditation is not just about reading the Word; it is about engaging with it deeply. Imagine yourself in the stories of Jesus, feeling the environment around you, and letting the Word come alive. This immersive approach makes the teachings more real and applicable to your life.
We discover how to forgive deeply through meditation. Visualizing scenarios where Jesus' love rises within you and guiding your actions based on biblical principles. Allow the Word to shape your responses, letting it be the blueprint for your interactions.
We learn to let the Holy Spirit guide our meditation. There's a profound difference when God's Spirit directs your thoughts. As 1 Corinthians 2 verses 9–10 teach, certain insights can only come through His revelation. Experience the fullness of meditation with divine guidance.
Are you anxious about the future or concerned about perceptions? Meditation is the key to peace. Feed your mind with positive, biblical truth to shape your thoughts and actions. Just as a 3D printer creates objects from digital input, your thoughts and meditations shape your reality using "supernatural intelligence."
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The Healer Lives in You
June 5, 2024 • Tim Atchley • Mark 16:17, Matthew 19:26, Hebrews 4:6, Romans 12:1, Ephesians 3:19
In “The Healer Lives in You”, Pastor Tim Atchley visits us from Harvest Church Knoxville. He explains three keys to healings that that it’s not about how much you believe about healing, it’s about what you believe as it pertains to His position in you and your position in Him.
If you’re not experiencing healing in your life, it’s not because you don’t pray enough or you don’t read your Bible enough. I’m telling you to REST. Labor into rest by believing that Jesus is who He says He is. Believe He lives in you. Believe you live in Him.
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Mature & Stable Christians
May 29, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Ephesians 4:11–14, James 1:5–8, Acts 2:22–27, Hebrews 11:17–19, John 15:7
In “Mature Christianity,” Pastor Mark teaches the difference between a child and a mature Christian. That we need to obtain the skill of reasoning according to God’s Word and reach conclusions based on what He says.
Everything Jesus did came to fulfill scripture. Jesus lived His life based on the written word of God. Even when Satan came to tempt Him, He always responded, “It is written.” If you want to be mature, you have to become a student of the Word and not live from prophecy to prophecy and by each spiritual encounter. If Jesus lived his life letting the Word of God govern His life, how much more should we?
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Unlimited: Report from Uganda
May 22, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Ephesians 3:20, Psalm 37:1–3, Acts 2:16–19, John 15:16, 1 Corinthians 2:9
In “Unlimited: Report from Uganda," Pastor Mark returns from Uganda with powerful testimonies of the glory of God manifesting in salvations, healings, and prophecy.
He teaches what's possible for the believer who feeds on the faithfulness of the Father and judge Him faithful no matter the circumstance. He shares the heart of God is to take you to a place without limitation. He wants to take you to places you've never been and elevate your life to an unlimited level.
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Who Do You Say God Is?
May 15, 2024 • Derek Crosby • Matthew 16:13
In “Who Do You Say God Is”, Derek teaches on the nature of God and dives in what Jesus asked Peter in Matthew 16, "But who do you say that I am?" Is God healer to you? Is He your redeemer? Your Fortress, and High Tower?
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Keys to the Spirit-Led Life
May 8, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Psalm 37:4–5, 1 Corinthians 2:9–10, Acts 13:1–3, Galatians 5:25, Galatians 5:16–18
Live from Life of Faith Church in Birmingham, AL | May 8th, 2024
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In “Keys to the Spirit-Led Life”, Pastor Mark answers the major questions concerning hearing God's voice and how we can live the Spirit-led life like Jesus.
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Healing Night: Designed to Absorb God's Life
May 1, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Proverbs 4:20–22, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 8:11, Ephesians 1:17–20, 2 Corinthians 3:7–18
Life of Faith Church teaches you how to live by faith and experience the grace and power of God in your life.
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In “Healing Night: Designed to Absorb God's Life”, Pastor Mark shares God’s original design for man never included sickness. For the Born Again Believer, divine health is not only possible but the expectation when you live in the realm and reality Jesus came to reveal.
Reddy Family Miracles
April 24, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen
Live from Life of Faith Church in Birmingham, AL | April 24th, 2024
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Load Yourself With The Word
April 17, 2024 • Pastor Mark Machen • Numbers 13:1–30, Hebrews 3:16, 1 Timothy 4:6–16, Hebrews 4:1–11
Live from Life of Faith Church in Birmingham, AL | April 17th, 2024
Life of Faith Church teaches you how to live by faith and experience the grace and power of God in your life.
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In “Load Yourself Up”, Pastor Mark discusses how the diligent Christian fills themselves with the word of God to enter into rest.
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