Jesus Culture Sacramento Message of the Week

In the fourth part of Banning Liebscher’s series on Seasons of Delay he tackles the importance of understanding that delays can be an crucial time of growth in our lives.  When you are able to recognize the season you are in, you get a vision for what God is developing in you and how it is connected to His plan for you. Patience is a vital part of walking through delays and it is in patience that God gives us the things we are lacking. Ultimately, these delays can be powerful times of growth if we see them correctly and listen to what God is doing within us during these seasons.  This is a message that will challenge you and your viewpoint on your own season of life!

During seasons of delay, we must continue to press in and not lose heart because God’s answer will come speedily and quickly. In this podcast, Pastor Banning Liebscher shares stories throughout scripture that demonstrate how not losing heart during those moments of waiting resulted in sudden, miraculous acts. The Suddenly of Delay is all about how the doors are flung wide open after a season of waiting for the answer.

As the church, we are called to be the light of the world. We believe that a key part in that can only be achieved by truly engaging with our communities and cities. Engaging your city simply looks like adopting your city. This Sunday, Zack Curry talks practically about our role as the church in our communities. We, as children of God, carry the solution to the needs surrounding us. We are called to personally engage with those needs and offer all of ourselves to finding a solution. This is a message that will personally challenge you to begin living the lifestyle of Jesus in a deeper way!

In the second part of Banning Liebscher’s series on Seasons of Delay, he shares that these seasons can either strengthen or challenge some of our deepest held beliefs. In this message, Banning sheds light on the tough and confusing questions that often arise in our hearts during these times by reminding us that the goodness of God is never challenged — no matter what we are facing.  Through Banning’s personal stories and the story of Lazarus, he gives us new perspective on how to approach these seasons and partner with God in making them purposeful. Ultimately, there is no situation we are facing where God is not with us; this is a message you won’t want to miss!

Sean Smith’s powerful testimony is one that is filled with the resurrection power of Jesus.  Sean has been ministering for over 30 years and we were honored to have him with us for Easter Sunday. By reminding us all that Jesus is hope, Sean teaches that it’s not about the appearance of the situation but the expectations of the beholder.  Just like when Mary was looking for Jesus in the empty tomb; she didn’t realize it was Jesus she was talking to, because He was alive and she was looking for someone dead. This is a story that will anchor you in Jesus, the hope of the world, and give you fresh perspective!

In seasons of delay, the dreams located deep within our hearts are exposed and our trust in God is developed. In Proverbs 3:5-6 we learn what God truly desires from us is trust. This Sunday, our new series with Banning Liebscher tackles the issue of trust and how, if processed correctly, it can increase during seasons of delay.  There are countless examples of delay in the Bible, and if we can begin embracing them properly and talking to God about their purpose, these seasons can be filled with exponential growth. Don’t miss this message that challenges us to trust and be filled with hope, even when it doesn’t make sense!

This week we had the honor of hosting our dear friend from the Stirring Church, Nathan Edwardson. In his message, Nathan weaves us through Daniel 3, reminding us that God is redeeming culture through his people when our holiness is paired with excellence. When we lead lives of holiness, the power of Jesus is released in culture and we move beyond what we can do on our own. Listen as Nathan encourages us to live a life of risk, courage and anointing so our lives can’t be explained without God.

This week, Banning Liebscher redefines what success looks like for us, as believers. One of the main questions that arises through this message is, “Have I been faithful and obedient to what God has asked of me?”  Simply put, we are to abide in His love and to love other people well. That is our main priority as children of God, and that is what true success looks like. Loving well, means creating and investing in relationships. Our heart, as the church, should be that we desire to share Jesus with the world by loving people and investing in friendships. Listen as Banning dives us into John 15:13 and reminds us that there is no greater love than to lay one’s life down for a friend.

One of the most misunderstood concepts in scripture is rebuke. Although sometimes experienced in an unhealthy way, when done in love and community, it is one of the key gifts God has given us to create healthy community. In the past two weeks, Pastor Banning Liebscher has established that growth only happens when there is health; and the way we speak is a great marker of that. This week, Banning shares that a vital part of growth is input. We as a community need to be able to not only give but also receive feedback in a healthy and loving way. Listen in as Banning talks through what feedback should actually look like and how this is integral for every relationship in your life!

What we say matters. This is the second week of diving into the topic of our words and the power they carry. Banning Liebscher reminds us that our words should be directly connected to what God is saying and doing, in and around us! As a community, our desire is to build life and health together; which is only possible through understanding how important our words actually are. As followers of Jesus, we are called to be so full of faith, hope, and His love, that we can’t help but speak it! Listen to this week’s message and be challenged to press in for growth and a new level of health!