The Miami Church Podcast

Bible Engagement - We Align our Lives to God’s Word. It’s about growth and transformation. The surest way to get into the presence of Jesus is to get into His Word. It changes the way you think, the way you feel, the way you live, and the way you love. The Goal = Help People Find & Follow Jesus. Transformation > Information. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Happy Father's Day!! Great moments are born in great opportunity. We have a great opportunity before us and this is our time! You were created for “such a time as this.” For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

During His time on earth Jesus invited misbehavers and skeptics and unbelievers to follow Him. His SIMPLE invitation was, "Follow Me". "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the father [Heavenly Father] except through Me." [John 14:6] His SIMPLE invitation is the same for you and me, "Follow Me." Too simple? Too easy? Maybe we need to look a little closer. There's something you need to know about following Jesus. Eventually, following Jesus is going to cost you something. It may cost you a lot. It may cost you money, carreer advancement, or even relationships. That's because Jesus offers us the choice of denying ourselves now or losing ourselves later. But I believe you will find that when you pay the price for following Jesus, you'll be glad you did. Deny yourself now or lose yourself later. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Jesus. The most interesting and influential person in history. Right? Is He real or just made up? Is there proof? Not just proof from the Bible? If He is real, what is His message? If it’s true (and I believe it is) Now what? Who is He? What is His purpose? What is His message? What does He say to you? What we do with Jesus defines the faith of everyone who has ever lived. Regardless of who you are, or where you are from. Jesus invites you to – FOLLOW ME. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Why Worry? Worry—it's universal. It's as much a part of life as breathing. “I’m stressed.” “I feel anxious.” Yet Jesus said, “Don't. Don't worry!” Easier said than done. . . Where does worry come from? Why is it so difficult to overcome? And what can you do to conquer it? Despite the uncertainty of our lives and the world around us and the pressure we place on ourselves, as Followers of Jesus we are directed to release our anxiety and worry to God. When we do, we don’t have to lie awake at night. Our shortness of breath can be replaced by life-giving rest. We can experience a peace that goes beyond our human understanding. The Apostle Paul says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing moms!!! Peace is possible because God has made PEACE with us. We can experience peace with God when we stop resisting & striving and simply surrender. Peace with God PAVES the way to peace with ourselves and EQUIPS us to make peace with others. Reject Stress and Surrender to Peace! For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Why do so many of us feel so alone? We have never been more connected as a culture, yet we have never felt more alone. Many experts are beginning to call loneliness a cultural epidemic. How can we have 500 friends on social media yet feel so utterly alone? A devious disconnect is underway in our culture, and it’s not just a tech problem – it’s a human problem. We can only get so far on our own. We were created for community and God created a means to experience true and authentic community – the Church. Simply believing in what God says isn’t enough; doing is what makes all the difference. In community, we have the opportunity to encourage, support, and spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Do not give up meeting together! A Vision for Community. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Our thoughts are powerful! They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. Sometimes no matter what we do, we make the wrong decision. It's as though we have the wires crossed in our minds. The truth is our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. So how do we rewire our brains to think thoughts that lead us to changed lives? For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Our thoughts are powerful! They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. If you want to truly change your life, you cannot just change your behavior. Even if you change your actions for a while, the original issue will just reestablish itself. That is why the way of Jesus has never been about behavior modification; it’s about LIFE TRANSFORMATION (Romans 12:1-2). What do we do when we become trapped by our thoughts and unable to escape negative & unhealthy thinking? What does it mean to take our thoughts captive and win the battle in your mind? For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Our thoughts are powerful! They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. If you want to truly change your life, you cannot just change your behavior. Even if you change your actions for a while, the original issue will just reestablish itself. That is why the way of Jesus has never been about behavior modification; it’s about LIFE TRANSFORMATION (Romans 12:1-2). What do we do when we become trapped by our thoughts and unable to escape negative & unhealthy thinking? What does it mean to take our thoughts captive and win the battle in your mind? For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

During His time on earth Jesus invited misbehavers and skeptics and unbelievers to follow Him. His SIMPLE invitation was, "Follow Me." "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father [Heavenly Father] except through Me." [John 14:6] His SIMPLE invitation is the same for you and me, "Follow Me." Find & Follow Jesus Believe - He is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. He is your Savior. Follow - Make Him the Leader of your life. Place your life (your whole self) under His authority. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

God has given us, those who are followers of Jesus, the privilege and responsibility to carry His name well. The Hebrew people of the Old Testament interpreted the Commandment "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God" to mean they should never speak the name of Yahweh, even going so far as to create a substitute name to use in place of what they wouldn't speak. But God willingly entrusts His reputation and His story to Jesus-followers, and we have the privilege and responsibility to carry The Name well. As this message reminds us, God frequently uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things. With the Holy Spirit coming alongside, there can be no excuses for thinking we can't obey the Colossians 3 teaching that whatever we do in word or deed, we're to do in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

As a Church we have been in a season of Prayer. We have been asking Jesus to teach us to pray like He prays. We want to seek Him like never before. To know Him. To experience Him in fresh and new ways. The purpose of Prayer is to align our plans and will with God's plan - with His will. That His Kingdom and His will would overcome and consume us - our plans, our dreams, and our desires. As we conclude this Message Series, we are challenged to pray a simple prayer from Luke 18. "Heavenly Father, I want to see." We want to be open-minded, but we naturally resist things we can't control or don't understand. So how can we learn to be open to changing our ideals and beliefs, especially if we may be wrong about something? It begins with a simple prayer. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

As a church community, we are calling our church to a season of prayer, fasting, and seeking. We are desiring to encounter and experience God in a deeper, real, and authentic way. We are praying for each other, our church community, and pouring out our heart for our city. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then i will hear from heaven, and i will forgive their sin and will heal their land." One of the practical ways we are joining together in prayer is by setting our phone alarms to 7:14 AM and 7:14 PM. When the alarm goes off it is a reminder to stop and pray. To pray for our people, to pray for our church, and to pour out our hearts for our city. Our Goal is to Align our plans & will with God's plan & will. Heavenly Father, what are You saying to us today? For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

In Matthew's biography about Jesus' life, we find Jesus declaring himself to be "the Bread of Life". Jesus is picking up the imagery of the hungry Israelites in the desert to reveal something about God: God is the one who provides bread, but he also provides salvation to the whole world. We are calling our Church into a season of Prayer & Fasting. Our Goal = to Align our plans & will with God's plan & will. What is God saying to us? Individually and Collectively. When we pause to reflect on who God is, we gain a better understanding of who we are and why we are here. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

As a church community, we are entering into a season of prayer, fasting, and seeking. We are desiring to encounter and experience God in a deeper, real, and authentic way. We are praying for each other, our church community, and pouring out our heart for our city. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." One of the practical ways we are joining together in prayer is by setting our phone alarms to 7:14 AM and 7:14 PM. When the alarm goes off it is a reminder to stop and pray. To pray for our people, to pray for our church, and to pour our hearts out for our city. Our Goal = to Align our plans & will with God’s plan & will What is God saying to us? Individually & Collectively. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

We are Calling our Church into a season of Prayer & Fasting. Our Goal = to Align our plans & will with God's plan & will. What is God saying to us? Individually & Collectively? When we pause to reflect on who God is, we gain a better understanding of who we are and why we are here. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Hey Family, I want you to know you are loved. However your day or week is going, I want you to know you are not alone. We are in this together. Life is hard, and we are here to help. This week we have another of my close friends, Pastor Burt Crabbe from True North Community Church in New York. I hope you enjoy the message. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Hey Family, I want you to know you are loved. However your day or week is going, I want you to know you are not alone. We are in this together. Life is hard, and we are here to help. This week we have One of my friends and fellow local Pastors, Carlos Lollett, preaching at Miami Church. Every time I am around Carlos, I leave encouraged & inspired. I am anticipating "only God" moments this Sunday. PS - our Tailgate Parking Lot Party is happening next Sunday, February 12th starting at 9:30 AM. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show

Gratitude changes everything. It changes your perspective. It changes your outlook. It affects your attitude, your health, your stress, and how you relate to God. For more information, check out www.miamichurch.com, or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Support the show