Jesus Culture Sacramento Message of the Week

In the midst of national chaos and global reports, how do we respond? Pastor Banning reminds us that we are a part of an unshakable Kingdom, and we cannot allow ourselves to approach circumstances like the world does. Our mandate as the Body of Christ to respond to everything in prayer.

“Anything not born in prayer is born in pride.” Jesus is calling us back to holiness, righteousness, and His presence, and prayer is the key. Pete Greig, author, Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd in Guilford, England, and founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement, joins our Sacramento and San Diego campuses to stir our hearts to pray. Pete equips us with four simple steps, and a reminder that if we learn to pray for the little things continually, we will be met with answers and miracles along the way.

The Father’s heart is that we would be positioned to receive all He has for us. Pastor Cody Williams challenges us to evaluate the posture of our hearts and live with intention and purpose in our daily lives.

Are we effective in our efforts to be salt and light in our communities? As followers of Jesus, we are called to enhance and preserve a decaying world. Pastor Becky Johnson concludes our two-part series, and reminds us that our mandate as believers is to make a difference in culture.

As believers and followers of Jesus, we are called to be unique, add flavor, and prevent decay in every environment we find ourselves…just like salt! Pastor Mark Kresge reminds us of our significant role as believers in the lives of the lost that are around us.

Worry and anxiety is experienced by every human being on earth, and it is one of the most culturally accepted sins. Pastor Becky Johnson teaches us out of Matthew 6, that our primary pursuit in life needs to be Jesus and His Kingdom. Worry and anxiety divides our focus and distracts us from this. Part of overcoming worry and anxiety in our lives is connected to the understanding that we are incredibly loved and valued by God.

Our obsession with digital devices has numbed us, sedated us, and exhausted us. Most people would admit to feeling lonelier and more disconnected than ever, and life continues to pass us by. Dr. Darren Whitehead, Senior Pastor of Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee, calls our church family to a 40 day digital fast to self-observe what happens in us, our friendships, and our families and children. What happens when we intentionally reduce the noise, the distractions, the notifications, the constant buzzing in the pocket…what will it feel like for you?

As believers, we can become familiar with the stories of scripture and the teachings of Jesus. The danger with this, is that the Bible can begin to lose its edge. Pastor Banning Liebscher teaches us about the importance of recognizing that in order to follow Jesus and be a true disciple, there is a cost- we are required to give up everything that we have.

Courage is the most important thing that men need to cultivate in their lives. Many of the issues we are facing in culture is less about fatherlessness and more about “brotherlessness.” Danny Silk, co-founder of Loving on Purpose, speaks to the men of our house on the importance of surrounding oneself with great men of God in order to become a better man.

God made us to know the fullness of Him and has not called us to settle with the things we struggle with. Pastor SeaJay Liebscher reminds us that we are called to be men and women that fight for our victory, and pursue all that God has for us. It’s our responsibility to work with God to get our breakthrough.